Razor Trap

Razor Traps first made their appearance in The Legend of Zelda on NES. They are minor threats in the dungeons of the game, although a nuisance all the same. They are nothing more than spiked blocks that sit stationary in pre-set spots of a given room. Upon crossing the path of a Razor Trap, whether vertical or horizontal (in 2D view), the trap will react instantly by closing in rapidly on the intruder (Link). Contact with a Razor Trap damages Link (one heart by default), and may prove deadly in some circumstances. Razor Traps also occur in other titles, such as Ocarina of Time, where they are sometimes in constant motion as well as reacting on a triggered response.