Magic Meter

The Magic Meter measures Link's current level of Magic Power in.

Uses
The Magic Meter appears as a green bar on the HUD which decreases when Magic Power is used, although it can be refilled using Magic Jars, drinking Potions, or by being healed by a Great Fairy and certain type of Fairies. The Magic Meter is drained when using Magic and Spells in and, the Magic Medallions in , and the Fire, Ice, and Light Arrows. The Magic Meter is further used to power various items, such as the Lantern, the Fire, and Ice Rod, and the Magic Cape from A Link to the Past. Enemies such as Bubbles can drain Link's Magic Meter if they come into contact with him.

In, the Magic Meter functions differently. It can only be filled by collecting Magic Jars (or when playing as Young Link, by pressing the Strong Attack button to play the Song of Time). When it is full, the player Warrior can enter Focus Spirit mode. In this mode, their attack, speed and range are increased, and different bonuses are granted upon defeating certain numbers of enemies; reaching those thresholds also refills the Magic Meter slightly. These bonuses last as long as the character is in Focus Spirit mode. When the meter runs out, the Warrior will automatically perform a powerful attack. Focus Spirit mode can also be ended prematurely by pressing the Special Attack button, which will trigger an even stronger finishing move.

Upgrades
In most games where the Magic Meter appears, it is possible to increase its capacity.

Absence in Later Titles
A Magic Meter does not appear in. Although an early image of the game where the Magic Meter can be seen appears in the back of the box of the Wii version of the game, suggesting that a Magic Meter was intended to appear in the game at some point in development. This is further supported by the fact that a Green Chu Jelly can be obtained by merging a Blue and a Yellow Chuchu in the Wii version. Drinking the Green Chu Jelly will have no effect, as well as scooping it with an empty Bottle will result in no description of the Jelly. It was probably intended to be used to refill the Magic Meter.

SS undefined also lacks the Magic Meter. A parallel mechanic, the Stamina Meter, drains when Link performs intense physical actions such as sprinting, rolling, climbing, and using Sword techniques. Regular walking does not drain the Stamina Meter, and it regenerates automatically with time.