Whirlwind


 * ''This article is about the item. For the object, see Whirlwind (Object).

The Whirlwind is an item from Spirit Tracks that is found in the Forest Temple. This item functions similar to the Boomerang, but works in a few different ways. One important use of the Whirlwind is its ability to pick up and move small items, like Small Keys. It can also blow around lighter enemies, or even send Phantom Zelda flying short distances.

The whirlwind is activated by selecting on the touch screen, which brings up an aiming line. You then blow into the DS's microphone to send the whirlwind spinning off the screen. The longer you blow, the farther it travels, but it eventually dies after a few seconds.

The whirlwind loses much of its use after getting the boomerang, as it can do much of what the Whirlwind can do, plus stun enemies and steal elements from torches or enemies.

Trivia
The whirlwind functions largely like the Gust Jar from The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. However, the Whirlwind only blows things away, while the gust jar sucks things in.