Rock

Rocks are found in virtually every Zelda game. The term "rock" or "stone" is generally reserved for such an object that acts as an obstacle, or can be destroyed to find Hearts, Rupees, or other spare items like arrows and bombs. They can be removed in a number of ways, depending on the game, such as picking them up and throwing them, breaking them with a hammer or blowing them up with a bomb. If a rock is thrown, it can damage enemies.

The Legend of Zelda
Link can only push certain rocks, and only after he has obtained the Power Bracelet. The boulders that fall off of Death Mountain are occasionally classified as Rocks.

The Adventure of Link
Link is only able to destroy boulders in his path in the overworld after he has obtained the Glove.

A Link to the Past
Most rocks are denoted by a light green color, though some darker heavier ones can seen throughout Hyrule. Though Link can't initially pick up or destroy any type of rock, the Power Glove enables him to carry lightweight rocks, and the Titan's Mitt allows him to lift and throw heavier and even larger rocks than himself. Throwing a rock at an enemy will heavily damage it, usually resulting in an instant-kill. The most common rocks can be destroyed with the Magic Hammer, and charging into them with the Pegasus Boots can eradicate piles.

Though the placement of Rocks is generally used for visual appeal, there are a few rocks with more meaningful locations. Aside from being a general obstacle and barricade that restrict Links access to caves and movements through paths, some hide holes and entrances to caves, and others Magical Warp Tiles. Removing these Rocks is necessary for Link to collect all Heart Pieces and gain accuse to new areas.

In the Dark World, Rocks are replaced with Skulls, and may occasionally turn out to be Stals.

Link's Awakening
There's only one type of rock, and Link requires the Power Bracelet in order to lift and throw them.

Ocarina of Time
As a child, certain small rocks can only be picked up after having obtained the Goron Bracelet. When Link is an adult, these small rocks can be picked up without it. Also when he is an adult,certain boulders and pillar-like rocks can be picked up thrown in a similar fashion with the Silver and Golden Gauntlets. Though even with these aids, it is clear heavier objects are still more strenuous to lift and throw. Some rocks can also, or only, be destroyed with the use of Bombs, Bombchu, or the Megaton Hammer.

Majora's Mask
The small rocks return from Ocarina of Time, and Link can lift them without aid. "Bomb-able" rocks return as well, but larger boulder-size rocks can no longer be lifted at any point in the game.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The same type of rocks return from Link's Awakening, and they can only be lifted with the Power Bracelet.

Four Swords
Some rocks surround Stone Arrghus, the boss of Eastern Temple. Some Puzzles involves Link pushing rocks as well.

The Wind Waker
Though Link can lift and throw pots and other common objects, lift-able rocks are very uncommon, especially in comparison to previous games. The only handful that can be lifted are the Stone Head rocks, which are very distinct in appearance, and can only be lifted after the Power Bracelets are obtained. Bomb-able rocks appear as well, but once again, are much rarer than in previous games.

The Minish Cap
The same type of rocks return from Link's Awakening, and they can only be lifted with the Power Bracelet.

Twilight Princess
Rocks can be destroyed with the explosions from one or two bombs.

Varieties
The most common Rocks through out the series are small and large rocks, and are generally the easiest to deal with. However, there are other varieties that require improved equipment, or even have special properties.

Dark Rock
This Rock is seen in and, and is the counter part to more common rocks in there respected game. This Rock usually requires the highest form of strength to move, Titan's Mitt and Golden Gauntlet respectively. The Dark Rock found in however, can be destroyed with the Megaton Hammer, but requires more hits then the normal Large Rocks.

Black Pillar Rock
Black pillar-like rocks appear in Ocarina of Time. They appear late in the game and are only found blocking the tunnel to the Great Fairy Fountain outside of Ganon's Castle, as well as in certain barrier rooms inside the castle. They can only be picked up with the Golden Gauntlets, and are immediately thrown.

Sparkling Rocks
This type of rock appears in, and has little glimmers of green light that bounce off it. If Link picks up the rock, it will act as a normal rock. Though if struck by a sword, it will have green Rupees fly out every time it is hit, for a limited time. If Link hits the rock fast enough before time runs out, the rock will occasionally drop a higher value Rupee.

Large Cracked Rock
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