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:''This article is about the status condition. For the curses bestowed by {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} in {{TMC|-}}, see {{Term|Series|Sorcerer's Curse|link}}.''
Introduced in the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', a '''jinx''' is a status effect that Link suffers in many games after he touches a specific type of [[Bubble]]. Once he touches one, he will not be able to draw his sword until the effect disappears.
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{{Term/Store|Curse|Curses|Series, MM3D|plural}},<ref>{{Cite|You've been {{Color|MM3D Red|cursed}}! You can't draw your sword!|N/A|MM3D}}</ref> also known as '''Jinxes''',{{Name Ref}} is a status effect that [[Link]] suffers from in many games after he touches a specific type of [[Bubble]] or [[Fog]]. Once he touches one, he will not be able to draw his Sword until the effect disappears.


In ''The Legend of Zelda'', merely touching a normal Bubble would incapacitate Link from using his sword. If Link were to come in contact with a Red Bubble, he would not be able to wield his sword until he either touches a Blue Bubble, drinks a [[potion]], or gets healed with a [[fairy]].
==Appearances==
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
In {{TLoZ}}, if Link touches a normal Bubble he becomes unable to use his sword. If Link comes in contact with a [[Red Bubble]], he cannot wield his Sword until he either touches a [[Blue Bubble]], drinks a [[Potion]], or is healed by a [[Fairy]].


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', when Link is affected by a jinx, he has a blue mist surrounding his body and he can not draw his sword; however, the effect is temporary and will wear off after a little while. Link can also immediately remove the effect of a jinx by playing the [[Song of Storms]]. There are two ways to circumvent the effects of a jinx. [[Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]] can still use his [[Swords of Majora's Mask#Fierce Deity Sword|Fierce Deity Sword]], and the [[Swords of Majora's Mask#Great Fairy's Sword|Great Fairy's Sword]] can also be used while Link is jinxed (because it is used on a [[C-Button]] rather than the [[B-Button]].)
==={{MM|-}}===
In {{MM}}, Link is afflicted with a Curse when he makes contact with a Blue Bubble, causing him to flash blue (be colored blue in {{MM3D}}) and forces him to sheath his Sword, also making him unable to draw it; however, the effect is temporary and will wear off after approximately 50 seconds. Link can also immediately remove the effect of a Curse by playing the [[Song of Storms]], or using a healing item. [[Fierce Deity Link]]'s [[Fierce Deity Sword]] and the [[Great Fairy's Sword]] (because it is used on a [[C Button]] rather than the [[B Button]]) are not affected and can still be used.


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and  ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', equipping a [[Magic Ring#Whisp Ring|Whisp Ring]] will prevent the jinx from affecting Link.
==={{OoS|-}}===
In {{OoS}}, equipping a [[Whisp Ring]] will prevent the Curse from affecting Link.


In [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]], Link cannot use his sword or items if jinxed by a [[Bubble#Blue Bubble|Blue Bubble]]. The effect will wear off after a while, but can be removed by stepping in light.
==={{OoA|-}}===
In {{OoA}}, equipping a [[Whisp Ring]] will prevent the Curse from affecting Link.


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==={{TWW|-}}===
In {{TWW}}, Link cannot use his Sword or items if Cursed by a Blue Bubble or by [[Blue Fog]]. Purple smoke escapes from his body and he appears tired, but it does not hinder his movement in any way. The effect will wear off after 5 seconds, but can be removed by stepping in [[Light Beam|light]].
 
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Term|TMC|Link|link}} is unable to use his {{Term|TMC|Sword|link}} if he touches a {{Term|TMC|Wisp|link}} in {{TMC}}. {{Plural|TMC|Wisp}} are found at {{Term|TMC|Veil Falls|link}} and in {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|link}}.
 
==={{SS|-}}===
In {{SS}}, Link cannot use his Sword or items after being hit by a [[Dark Lizalfos]]'s Cursed breath attack, a [[Cursed Spume]]'s projectile, a [[Dark Keese]], or falling in Cursed water.
 
==={{TFH|-}}===
In {{TFH}}, "dark" variants of many of the game's enemies appear in the [[Den of Trials]], which will Curse Link for 3 to 5 seconds upon dealing damage.
 
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