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The Life Gauge, also referred to as Life Hearts, Life Points, and Heart Containers in earlier games, is a recurring element in. It is a meter that measures Link's current amount of health in Hearts.

Uses
The Life Gauge measures Link's current amount of health, represented in the form of Hearts (with the exception of, where Link's health is instead represented by square segments). Whenever Link takes damage, either by an enemy attack, a hazard, or by falling from a high altitude, Link will lose a certain amount of Hearts or part of a Heart equal to the damage taken. In earlier games, the Life Gauge's Hearts are in fractions of two. Starting from, Hearts are in fractions of four. When Link loses all of his Hearts, the game ends with a Game Over. Link's Life Gauge can be replenished by picking up recovery Hearts. The Gauge can also be replenished by drinking recovery Potions, using a Fairy, visiting a Great Fairy, or by resting while Sitting or Sleeping. In many games, Link can also instantly be revived and some or all of his Hearts restored provided he has a Bottled Fairy or a Potion with the effect.

In most multiplayer games, such as and, the Links each have their own Life Gauge. The Life Gauge is shared in single-player campaigns, as well as in, wherein the Links all share the damage taken.

In most games, but not all, Link's Life Gauge starts with three Hearts. The Life Gauge can usually be increased by obtaining Heart Containers, which add an additional Heart to the Life Gauge for every Heart Container acquired. In some games, Link can also temporarily increase his maximum health through the use of items or equipment. The maximum total of Hearts the Life Gauge can have varies by game.

Often it is also possible for Link to enhance his defense against enemy attacks, thereby taking less damage than normal. This may either take the form of wearing certain equipment, using items, or by receiving permanent upgrades.

The Legend of Zelda
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 16 Hearts in.

When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams from any level Sword he posseses.

Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by obtaining the Blue and Red Rings, which reduce damage taken by a quarter and a half, respectively.

In addition to extending Link's Life Gauge, Link can also permanently decrease his Life Gauge as well. In the Second Quest only, Old Men encountered in certain dungeons will request that Link either pay them an amount of Rupees or give up one of his Life Gauge's Hearts in order to pass. The sacrificed Heart can never be recovered, however, more Hearts can still be obtained by finding Heart Containers.

The Adventure of Link
In, the Life Gauge is represented as a meter marked in square segments as opposed to Hearts. The Life Gauge starts with 4 segments, and can be extended to a total of 8 segments.

When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams from his Sword.

Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by increasing his Life whenever he levels up; this is separate from extending the Life Gauge, which can only be extended by collecting Heart Containers. Link's Life can be leveled up a total of eight times.

A Link to the Past
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in.

When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Master Sword, Tempered Sword, and Golden Sword.

Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by obtaining the Blue and Red Mail.

Link's Awakening
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in.

When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Level 2 Sword.

Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by picking up a Guardian Acorn, which reduces damage taken by half. In, Link can permanently enhance his defense by selecting the Blue Clothes after clearing the Color Dungeon, which holds the same effect as a Guardian Acorn.

Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in both and.

Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks in both games by receiving an upgrade from a Great Fairy. In Ocarina of Time, the Great Fairy of Courage found in the Fountain near Ganon's Tower will grant Link the upgrade. In Majora's Mask, the Great Fairy of Courage in the Great Bay Coast will grant the upgrade after Link brings back her scattered Stray Fairies in the Great Bay Temple. These upgrades give a white outline around the Hearts in Link's Life Gauge, signifying the enhanced defense.

In Ocarina of Time, Nayru's Love can be used to temporarily negate all damage taken.

Oracle series
In a non-Linked Game of and, the Life Gauge starts with 3 Hearts. In a Linked Game, it starts with 4 Hearts. The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in a non-Linked Game, a total of 15 Hearts in a Linked Game, and a maximum total of 16 Hearts in a Linked Game while exchanging Secrets.

When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Noble Sword or Master Sword. While wearing the Light Ring L-1 or Light Ring L-2, Link can shoot Sword Beams up to two and three Hearts missing, respectively.

Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by wearing certain Magic Rings. Some Rings will reduce damage taken overall, while others will reduce or negate damage taken only from specific attacks or hazards. The Protection Ring ensures that all damage taken is always equal to one Heart. Conversely, the Cursed Ring increases damage to attacks.

Four Swords
In, the Links each have their own individual Life Gauge, and start with 6 Hearts each. In a single-player game in, the two Links each share a Life Gauge. The Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by collecting Heart Containers, however, this extension lasts only for the duration of the stage.

When all four Links are at full health, the stage enters Rupee Fever, where the value of Rupees are doubled for as long as the Links maintain their health. This occurrence does not happen in a single-player game. If the Master Sword is obtained, Link will shoot Sword Beams when he is at full health.

Whenever a Link loses all of his Hearts in his Life Gauge, a Rupee penalty is paid in order to revive the fallen Link. The cost will increase each time a Link is revived. If the Links do not have enough Rupees to revive the fallen Link, the Stage ends.

A Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by picking up Armor Seeds, which reduce damage taken by half. This effect lasts only for the duration of the stage.

The Wind Waker
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in.

The Magic Armor can be used to temporarily negate all damage taken, at the cost of draining Link's Magic Meter, or his Rupees whenever he is struck in.

Four Swords Adventures
In a single-player game of, the Links share a single Life Gauge and start with 4 Hearts. In a multiplayer game, the Links each have their own individual Life Gauge. The Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by collecting Heart Containers, however, this extension lasts only for the duration of the stage.

Whenever a Link loses all of his Hearts in his Life Gauge, a Force Fairy is used to revive him. If the Links do not have any Force Fairies to revive a fallen Link, the Stage ends.

A Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by finding a Blue Bracelet, which reduces damage taken by half. This effect lasts only for the duration of the stage.

The Minish Cap
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in.

Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by using the Blue or Green Charm.

Twilight Princess
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in.

The Magic Armor can be worn to negate all damage taken, at the cost of draining Link's Rupees. Conversely, wearing the Zora Armor increases damage to fire and ice-based attacks.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 16 Hearts in both and.

In addition to Link's Life Gauge, both the S.S. Linebeck and the Spirit Train in Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, respectively, have their own Life Gauges used to measure their endurance and stability. Their Life Gauge is represented by Green Hearts. These Hearts will deplete whenever the vehicle is attacked or crashes into an obstacle. When the Life Gauge is fully depleted, the vehicle is destroyed, resulting in a Game Over. The vehicle's Life Gauge can be replenished by finding Green Hearts in the overworld, either by defeating enemies or destroying objects, or can be fully replenished by disembarking at an island or station. Initially, the default vehicle starts with four Hearts, and can be increased by assembling matching Parts.

In Phantom Hourglass, Link shares his Life Gauge with Gongoron. Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks if he is accompanied by Neri and has given her Wisdom Gems.

In Spirit Tracks, Link can shoot Sword Beams while at full health if he has obtained the Swordsman's Scroll and the Lokomo Sword.

Skyward Sword
The Life Gauge starts with 6 Hearts in SS undefined. The Life Gauge can be extended to 18 Hearts by collecting Heart Containers and all Pieces of Hearts. It can also be extended by an additional Heart by wearing Life Medals, which altogether can extend the Life Gauge to a maximum 20 Hearts.

Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by drinking a Guardian Potion. Drinking a Guardian Potion + will temporarily negate all damage taken for three minutes.

A Link Between Worlds
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in.

When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Master Sword and its upgraded forms.

Drinking a Yellow Potion will temporarily negate all damage taken.

Tri Force Heroes
In, the Links (as well as Doppels in a single-player game) all share a single Life Gauge and start with 8 Hearts. The Life Gauge can be extended whenever the Links wear the Jack of Hearts Outfit (which extends the Life Gauge by one Heart), the Queen of Hearts Outfit (which extends by three Hearts), or the Lady's Ensemble (which extends by one Heart). After acquiring 30 Hero Points, wearing the Bear Minimum extends the Life Gauge by two Hearts.

When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams if he is wearing the Sword Suit, the Sword Master Suit, or the Fierce Deity Armor. The Fierce Deity Armor can still shoot Sword Beams even without full health if a Spin Attack is charged.

Whenever the Life Gauge is fully depleted, a Fairy is used to revive the Links and the Level's Stage is restarted. If the Links do not have anymore Fairies to revive themselves, the Level ends.

Wearing the Serpent's Toga and standing still will negate all damage taken. Conversely, wearing the Bear Minimum or Cursed Tights will increase damage taken.

Breath of the Wild
The Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by consuming certain Foods that grant Link yellow Temporary Hearts. These Hearts are lost when Link takes damage and cannot be recovered, however, more can be obtained by eating another Food that gives the same effect.

Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by equipping Armor. Each garment increases Link's resilience by a certain amount of defense points.