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{{Ability
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|name = Spin Attack
{{Infobox Ability
|image = [[File:Link Spin Attack OoT.png|360px]]
|image=
|caption = Link using the Spin Attack in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
{{Media
|game = All except {{LOZ}} and {{AOL}}
|Artwork ALttP= File:ALttP Link Spin Attack Artwork.png
|req = [[Sword]], [[Tiger Scrolls|Tiger Scroll]]{{Exp|The Minish Cap}}
|Artwork OoT= File:Link Spin Attack OoT.png
|uses = Dealing extra damage, attacking at 360 degrees
|Artwork TWW= File:TWW Spin Attack Artwork.png
|Artwork TMC= File:TMC Spin Attack Artwork.png
|Screenshot ALttP= File:ALttP Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot LA= File:LA Whirling Blade.png
|Screenshot LADX= File:LADX Whirling Blade.png
|Screenshot LANS= File:LANS Whirling Blade.png
|Screenshot OoT= File:OoT Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot OoT3D= File:OoT3D Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot MM= File:Spin Attack MM.jpg
|Screenshot MM3D= File:MM3D Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot OoS= File:OoS Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot OoA= File:OoA Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot FS= File:FS Whirling Blade Technique.png
|Screenshot TWW= File:Hurricanespin.jpg
|Screenshot TWWHD= File:TWWHD Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot FSA= File:FSA Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot TMC= File:TMC Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot TP= File:TP Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot TPHD= File:TPHD Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot PH= File:PH Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot ST= File:ST Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot SS= File:SS Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot SSHD= File:SSHD Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot ALBW= File:ALBW Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot TFH= File:TFH Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot BotW= File:BotW Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot TotK= File:TotK Spin Attack.png
|Screenshot EoW= File:EoW Spin Attack.png
}}
}}
|caption=
|type= sword
|game= ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, FS, TWW, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, ST, SS, ALBW, TFH, BotW, TotK, EoW
|other= SSB, SSBM, SCII, SSBB, HW, SSB4, SSBU, CoH
|req=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|Series= {{Term|Series|Sword|link}}
|TMC= {{Term|TMC|Tiger Scroll|link}}
}}
|uses=
{{List|
Dealing extra damage,
Attacking at 360 degrees
}}
}}
The {{Term/Store|Spin Attack|Spin Attacks|Series, ALttP, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, TWW, TWWHD, FSA, TMC, SS, SSHD, ALBW, TFH, CoH}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, TWW, FSA, TMC, SS, ALBW, TFH, CoH}}{{Ref Cluster|<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |page= 387 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|When you charge power for a Spin Attack, magic power will be consumed. Pay attention to your green {{Color|OoT3D Green|Magic Meter}}!|Great Fairy of Power|OoT3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|MM3D Dark Blue|Reviving Power}}<br/>You found all the Stray Fairies in Snowhead Temple and revived the Great Fairy of Power. As thanks, she powered up your {{Color|MM3D Red|Spin Attack}}!|Bombers' Notebook|MM3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |publisher= BradyGames |page= 41 {{Exp Game|OoS}} & 98 {{Exp Game|OoA}} |edition= Pocket Guide}}</ref><ref name="TWWHD">{{Cite|Next is the {{Color|TWWHD Vermilion|spin attack}}! {{Color|TWWHD Vermilion|Hold {{Icon|TWWHD B}} briefly}} to build up your strength, then release it! (Or rotate {{Icon|TWWHD L Stick}} once and press {{Icon|TWWHD B}}.)|Orca|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|game= FSA |page= 28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Spin Attack<br/>Press and hold your {{Color|TMC Red|sword}} button. Charge and release!|Tiger Scroll|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Are you ready to try a {{Color|SSHD Green|spin attack}}?|Eagus|SSHD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Spin Attack |game= ALBW |page= 20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|That swift Spin Attack of his... Fella, it's something else! I always looked up to him as a kid, heh.<br/>The story goes that he appears before the unlucky and slices away their bad luck with a single marvelous spin!|Daily Riches Owner|TFH}}</ref><ref name="CoH Inventory">{{Cite|{{Color|CoH Yellow|Spin Attack}} {{Icon|CoH Link}}<br/>Hold {{Icon|CoH L}} and then release to deal damage to enemies adjacent to {{Color|CoH Blue|Link}}, at the cost of stamina.|Inventory|CoH}}</ref>}} also known as the '''Whirling Blade,'''{{Exp Game|LA}}<ref name="LADX">{{Cite|'The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down the Sword Button and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release the Button! Can you master this?'|Secrets Of The Whirling Blade|LADX}}</ref> '''Whirling Blade Technique''',{{Exp Game|FS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote='''Whirling Blade Technique'''|game=ALttP&FS|page=9}}</ref> and the '''Big Move''',{{Exp Game|SSHD}}<ref>{{Cite|Once you've sliced up those logs, I'll set it up so you can try out your {{Color|SSHD Red|big move}}.|Eagus|SSHD}}</ref> is a recurring ability in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref|LANS, TPHD, PH, ST, BotW, TotK, EoW}} It is {{Term|Series|Link|link}}'s signature move. The {{Term|Series|Spin Attack}} was first introduced in {{ALttP}} and has appeared in every main {{TLoZ|Series|-}} title since. To perform it, Link usually gets in a stance to power up his [[Sword]] and then spins around once in a circle, damaging all enemies within the sword's radius. This technique is useful in that it [[Weapon Strength|deals more damage]] than a sword strike, and it is also used to solve puzzles in various [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' games]]. The Spin Attack is a basic attack, although a better, upgraded version can often be learned sometime later in Link's quest.
==Overview==
[[File:CrystalSwitchSpinAttack.png|thumb|right|Link performing a Spin Attack to hit four Crystal Switches simultaneously in {{PH|-}}]]
The Spin Attack is mostly used when Link is closely surrounded by several enemies due to the attack's long range. As such, this allows the young hero to quickly and easily dispose of whole groups of enemies with just this technique, making it one of the most useful abilities in the game.<ref name="MM Nintendo Guide 9">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= MM|publisher= Nintendo|page= 9}}</ref><ref name="TP Guide 3">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TP|publisher= Prima|page=3}}</ref> This is mostly true in {{FSA}}, where, combined with the Cross [[Formation]] used by the [[Links]], the Spin Attack allows the young heroes to defend themselves from all four directions.
Other than attacking, the Spin Attack is also used to solve various puzzles in the games. These more often are the ones that require Link to hit more than one switch at the same time, such as in {{TP}}, where Link must perform a Spin Attack to hit all of the switches in the [[Palace of Twilight]] in order to make a floating platform appear. Special entrances require this technique to get them to open: in {{OoS}}, the Spin Attack is crucial in opening the gate to the [[Maku Tree#Maku Tree (Male)|Maku Tree]]. Moreover, in {{TMC}}, Link must execute this technique in front of a guard blocking the entrance to [[Mount Crenel]] so that he will allow the young hero to proceed to his destination.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Exit the Mayors house and now make your way to the top-left part of town. There is a guard that is blocking your way but will let you go by once you perform the Spin Attack for him.|url=http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Walkthrough03.php|title=The Minish Cap: Walkthrough|site=ZeldaDungeon.net}}</ref>
Another use, though not as pivotal as the aforementioned uses, is that Link's sword can pick up the items it slashes, such as [[Rupee]]s (which can be safely retrieved by swinging the sword at them should they land close to an edge, rather than having Link walk over and possibly falling). Because of this, a Spin Attack is an excellent way to way to pick up items all around Link. This same technique applies to the [[Enemy Weapon|weapons]] Link can pick up in {{TWW|-}}, as he may also perform a Spin Attack wielding those. If he performs a spin attack with a Moblin Spear (the longest weapon in the game), he can immediately pick up all of the objects in a very large radius. This technique is especially useful for the [[Treasure Sphere]]s often dropped by larger enemies, as the objects inside disappear rather quickly once they hit the ground.
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{Stub|ALttP}}
The {{Term|ALttP|Spin Attack}} in {{ALttP}} is a secret sword technique used by the {{Plural|ALttP|Knight of Hyrule|link}}, taught to {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}} by his {{Term|ALttP|Link's Uncle|link|display=Uncle}} in {{Term|ALttP|Hyrule Castle (Dungeon)|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I shall teach you one of the secret sword techniques used by the Knights of Hyrule... Hold the B Button to focus power in your blade. Release it to unleash the power.|Link's Uncle|ALttP}}</ref>
==={{LA|-}}===
{{Stub|LANS}}
In {{LA}}, the {{Term|LANS|Whirling Blade}} technique is available to {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} as soon as he retrieves his {{Term|LANS|Sword|link}} on {{Term|LANS|Toronbo Shores|link}}. The knowledge of how to perform it has been inherited through the family of the hero through several generations.<ref name="LADX"/>
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Stub|OoT3D}}
==={{MM|-}}===
{{Stub|MM3D}}
==={{OoS|-}}===
{{Stub|OoS}}
In {{OoS}}, the {{Term|OoS|Spin Attack}} can be used to open the {{Term|OoS|Gate|link}} in front of the {{Term|OoS|Maku Tree Gate|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Maku Tree Gate<br/>Show courage to gain passage!|Sign|OoS}}</ref>
==={{OoA|-}}===
{{Stub|OoA}}
==={{FS|-}}===
{{Stub|FS}}
==={{TWW|-}}===
{{Stub|TWWHD}}
==={{FSA|-}}===
{{Stub|FSA}}
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Stub|TMC}}
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Stub|TPHD}}
==={{PH|-}}===
{{Stub|PH}}
==={{ST|-}}===
{{Stub|ST}}
==={{SS|-}}===
{{Stub|SSHD}}
==={{ALBW|-}}===
{{Stub|ALBW}}
==={{TFH|-}}===
{{Stub|TFH}}
==={{BotW|-}}===
In {{BotW}}, the Spin Attack can be performed with a {{Term|BotW|One-Handed Weapon|link|display=One}} or {{Term|BotW|Two-Handed Weapon|link}} by holding the attack button, but its execution changes depending on the {{Term|BotW|Weapon|link}} used. With a one-handed weapon, the Spin Attack is identical to previous incarnations, being a single, powerful circular attack with a wide range. It can be charged longer for more power and range at the cost of more [[Stamina]]. With two-handed weapons, Link does not charge the Spin Attack but instead begins spinning continuously shortly after the attack button is starting to be held. Link continues to spin until the attack button is released or until Link runs out of Stamina, at which point he finishes the attack with a powerful downward strike that can knock foes away. If [[Urbosa's Fury]] is unlocked and activated, Link will do his regular Spin Attack like normal, but he will summon a wide arc of lightning around him to electrocute enemies nearby, similar to the {{Term|BotW|Electricity|link|display=Electrical}} attack used by {{Plural|BotW|Electric Lizalfos|link}}.
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Stub|TotK}}
==={{EoW|-}}===
Spin Attacks are set to reappear in {{EoW}}.
==Other Appearances==
==={{SSB|-}} Series===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
:''For more in-depth information, see {{ssb|MainPage|SmashWiki's}} {{ssb|Spin Attack}} article.''
[[File:Spin Attack 2 (SSBB).jpg|thumb|right|The Spin Attack in {{SSBB|-}}]]
In the {{SSBS}}, the Spin Attack is Link, [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link]]'s Up Special Move. It proves to be a powerful attack when used on the ground, and when used in the air, it serves as Link's third jump and thus help him {{ssb|Recovery|recover}} from off-stage. It is not until its appearance in {{SSBB}} that the Spin Attack can be charged while on the ground. Young Link and Toon Link's version of the Spin Attack is weaker than its adult Link counterpart; however, the younger Links' attack traps enemies in a cyclone of slashes and can draw in foes if they are relatively close to the Spin Attack's radius.
{{Noncanon|End}}


The '''Spin Attack''', also known as the '''Whirling Blade''',<ref name=la>{{cite|The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero.|A book in the Mabe Village Library|LA}}</ref> is [[Link|Link's]] signature move. It was first introduced in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and has appeared in every main ''Zelda'' title since. To perform it, Link usually gets in a stance to power up his [[sword]] and then spins around once in a circle, damaging all enemies within the sword's radius. This technique is useful in that it [[Weapon Strength|deals more damage]] than a sword strike, and it is also used to solve puzzles in various [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' games]]. The Spin Attack is a basic attack, although a better, upgraded version can often be learned sometime later in Link's quest.
==={{SCII|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{SCII}}, Link uses two variations of the Spin Attack. The first version acts much like the Hurricane Spin: Link can charge his sword to spin around several times, although this will not leave him dizzy like in other ''Zelda'' games. By completely charging the sword with the Spin Attack, a more powerful attack will be unleashed, demonstrated by the fire that surrounds Link's sword in the process. The second version, called the Cyclone Attack, causes Link to jump into the air while executing a Spin Attack. Like the previous variation, this attack can also be charged by the young hero, which will cause for Link to jump higher. The Spin Attack, when fully charged, causes 74 HP worth of damage while the Cyclone Attack deals 71 HP.  


Although not much is known about the history of the Spin Attack, ''A Link to the Past'' mentions that this ability is a secret sword technique used by the [[Knights of Hyrule]],<ref>{{cite|I shall teach you one of the secret sword techniques used by the Knights of Hyrule...Hold the B Button to focus power in your blade. Release it to unleash the power.|Link's Uncle|ALTTP}}</ref> while ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' describes that the Spin Attack has been "handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero."<ref name=la/>
:''Spin Attack: {{Icon|SCII Arrow Down}}{{Icon|SCII Arrow Down Left}}{{Icon|SCII Arrow Left}}{{Icon|SCII Horizontal Attack}}{{Icon|SCII (}}{{Icon|SCII Hold Horizontal Attack}}{{Icon|SCII )}}
:''Cyclone Attack: {{Icon|SCII Arrow Up}}{{Icon|SCII (}}{{Icon|SCII Arrow Up Left}}{{Icon|SCII ,}}{{Icon|SCII Arrow Up Right}}{{Icon|SCII )}}{{Icon|SCII Horizontal Attack}}{{Icon|SCII (}}{{Icon|SCII Hold Horizontal Attack}}{{Icon|SCII )}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Uses==
==={{HW|-}}===
[[File:CrystalSwitchSpinAttack.png|thumb|left|Link performs a Spin Attack to hit four Crystal Switches simultaneously]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
The Spin Attack is mostly used when Link is closely surrounded by several enemies due to the attack's long range. As such, this allows the young hero to quickly and easily dispose of whole groups of enemies with just this technique, making it one of the most useful abilities in the game.<ref name=mm>{{cite book|The spin attack is helpful when Link is closely surrounded by enemies--or precious, gem-and-potion-hiding plants.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Official Player's Guide|Nintendo Power|page=9}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=This ferocious 360-degree sword strike is Link's bread and butter when enemies swarm in. [...] The range on this attack is surprisingly long, allowing you to eliminate whole groups of enemies with a single attack.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Guide|publisher=Prima|page=3}}</ref> This is mostly true in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', where, combined with the [[Battle Formations#Cross|Cross Formation]] used by the [[Links]], the Spin Attack allows the young heroes to defend themselves from all four directions.
{{Stub|HWDE}}
The Spin Attack serves as Link's [[Special Attack]] for the [[Hylian Sword]] and [[Master Sword]] Weapons in {{HW}}. He raises his Sword to charge energy, much like when charging a Skyward Strike, then unleashes a powerful Spin Attack that spans a wide range. A shorter and less far-reaching Spin Attack can be used by pressing the Strong Attack button, where he does a single spin if using the Hylian Sword, or two spins when using the Master Sword. The button can be held down for a couple of seconds first for increased range and damage. His fourth combo also involves a Spin Attack which takes him into the air, and a Spin Attack similar to the [[Cyclone Attack]] can be used if the Strong Attack button is held down after any of his combos. He can move around while charging this attack, and although it is weaker and has less range than his other Spin Attacks, it is useful for causing extra damage to Captains, Warriors and Giant Bosses, depleting their Weak Point Gauge faster.


Other than attacking, the Spin Attack is also used to solve various puzzles in the games. These more often are the ones that require Link to hit more than one switch at the same time, such as in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', where Link must perform a Spin Attack to hit all of the switches in the [[Palace of Twilight]] in order to make a floating platform appear. Special entrances require this technique to get them to open: in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', the Spin Attack is crucial in opening the gate to the [[Maku Tree#Maku Tree (Male)|Maku Tree]]. Moreover, in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Link must execute this technique in front of a guard blocking the entrance to [[Mount Crenel]] so that he will allow the young hero to proceed to his destination.<ref>{{cite web|quote=Exit the Mayors house and now make your way to the top-left part of town. There is a guard that is blocking your way but will let you go by once you perform the Spin Attack for him.|url=http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Walkthrough03.php|title=The Minish Cap: Walkthrough|site=ZeldaDungeon.net}}</ref>
Toon Link can perform the [[Hurricane Spin]] as some of his combos and Special Attack for his [[Light Sword]] Weapon. The Special Attack variant causes him to briefly become dizzy, a reference to when he used the technique in {{TWW}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


Another use, though not as pivotal as the aforementioned uses, is that Link's sword can pick up the items it slashes, suchs as Rupees (which can be safely retrieved by swinging the sword at them should they land close to an edge, rather than having Link walk over and possibly falling). Because of this, a Spin Attack is an excellent way to way to pick up items all around Link. This same technique applies to the [[Usable Enemy Weapons|weapons]] Link can pick up in ''The Wind Waker'', as he may also perform a Spin Attack wielding those. If he performs a spin attack with a Moblin Spear (the longest weapon in the game), he can immediately pick up all of the objects in a very large radius. This technique is especially useful for the [[Treasure Sphere|Treasure Spheres]] often dropped by larger enemies, as the objects inside disappear rather quickly once they hit the ground.
==={{CoH|-}}===
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{{Stub|CoH}}
{{Plural|CoH|Spin Attack}} can be performed by {{Term|CoH|Link|link}}. They damage any {{Term|CoH|Enemy|link}} within the eight tiles around him and knock them away.<ref name="CoH Inventory"/> When used, one fourth of {{Term|CoH|Link}}'s {{Term|CoH|Stamina Gauge|link}} will be depleted.<ref name="CoH Inventory"/>
{{Ambig|End}}


==Performing the Spin Attack==
==Performing the Spin Attack==
[[File:LinkSpinAttackALttP.gif|Link performs the Spin Attack in A Link to the Past|left]]
[[File:LinkSpinAttackALttP.gif|Link performs the Spin Attack in {{ALttP|-}}|left]]
The Spin Attack is done in most ''Zelda'' games by holding down the button that the [[sword]] is assigned to for a matter of time and then releasing it.<ref name=mm>{{cite book|If you press and hold B then release it when Link's sword starts to sparkle, it's easier to perform the spin attack, but swirling the Control Stick then pressing B is a bit faster.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Official Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=9}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Another method is to hold the B Button for a couple of seconds, then release it. Once you learn magic, this method of "charging up" your spin will actually use some of your magic power, and the attack will be even stronger.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Official Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=11}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Hold down (B) to charge up and releasee to make Link spin around with his sword arm extended, slashing through everything nearby.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Guide|publisher=Prima|page=3}}</ref> This will cause Link to get in a fighting stance while he charges up his sword or, in the case of the 2D ''Zelda'' games, just stand still as the sword begins to glow. This method can be done in most 3D ''Zelda'' games, with the exception of the Wii games ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'': since there is no sword button, Link cannot charge a Spin Attack. Instead, the player must perform it by lightly shaking the nunchuk left and right (''Twilight Princess'')<ref>{{cite|If you're surrounded by enemies, shake your Nunchuk lightly left and right to perform a spin attack!|N/A|TP}}</ref> or swinging the Wiimote and Nunchuk at the same time (''Skyward Sword'').
The Spin Attack is done in most ''Zelda'' games by holding down the button that the [[sword]] is assigned to for a matter of time and then releasing it.<ref name="MM Nintendo Guide 9"/><ref name="OoT Guide 11">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT|publisher= Nintendo|page=11}}</ref><ref name="TP Guide 3"/> This will cause Link to get in a fighting stance while he charges up his sword or, in the case of the 2D ''Zelda'' games, just stand still as the sword begins to glow. This method can be done in most 3D ''Zelda'' games, with the exception of the Wii games {{TP|-}} and {{SS}}: since there is no sword button, Link cannot charge a Spin Attack. Instead, Link must perform it by lightly shaking the Nunchuk left and right ({{TP|-}})<ref>{{Cite|If you're surrounded by enemies, shake your Nunchuk lightly left and right to perform a spin attack!|N/A|TP}}</ref> or swinging the Wiimote and Nunchuk at the same time ({{SS|-}}).


A faster way to perform the Spin Attack is to quickly swing the Control Stick once and press the sword button afterwards.<ref>{{cite|Next is the spin attack! Hold [B] briefly to build up your strength, then release it! (Or rotate [the Control Stick] once and press B.)|Orca|TWW}}</ref><ref name=mm/><ref>{{cite book|quote=There are several spin attacks, each more powerful than the last. If you're being attacked from all sides, move the Control Stick in a circle very quickly and press B. If your timing is correct, you'll hold your sword outward and whip around in a circle.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Official Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo|page=11}}</ref> If timed correctly, this will have the same effect as if Link had charged his sword to execute the Spin Attack, with the advantage being that this method does not consume [[Magic Power]] in games like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. In some games, like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Link can also perform this attack by simply using the thrust attack four times, or a combination of such, though this strategy only works if Link is actively attacking something, rather than swinging his sword at thin air. In ''Twilight Princess'', if the player rotates the Control Stick right after performing a [[Jump Attack]], Link will execute a Spin Attack upon landing.
A faster way to perform the Spin Attack is to quickly rotate the Control Stick once and press the Sword button afterwards.<ref name="MM Nintendo Guide 9"/><ref name="TWWHD"/><ref name="OoT Guide 11"/> If timed correctly, this will have the same effect as if Link had charged his sword to execute the Spin Attack, with the advantage being that this method does not consume [[Magic Power]] in games like {{OoT}} and {{MM}}. In some games, like {{TWW|-}}, Link can also perform this attack by simply using the thrust attack four times, or a combination of such, though this strategy only works if Link is actively attacking something, rather than swinging his sword at thin air. In {{TP|-}}, if the player rotates the Control Stick right after performing a [[Jump Attack]], Link will execute a Spin Attack upon landing.


For ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', the player has to quickly draw a circle to perform the Spin Attack.<ref>{{cite|To do a spin attack, quickly draw a circle around yourself.|Captain Russell|ST}}</ref> Although in other games Link can carry out an infinite amount of Spin Attacks without getting dizzy, in these [[Nintendo DS]] games, the young hero can only execute this technique four times in a row before he gets dazed and vulnerable for a few seconds.
In {{PH}} and {{ST}}, Link must quickly draw a circle to perform the Spin Attack.<ref>{{Cite|To do a spin attack, quickly draw a circle around yourself.|Russell|ST}}</ref><ref name="PH Guide 11">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= PH|publisher= Prima|page= 11}}</ref> Although in other games, Link can carry out an infinite amount of Spin Attacks without getting dizzy, in the [[Nintendo DS]] games, the young hero can only execute this technique four times in a row before he gets dazed and vulnerable for a few seconds.<ref name="PH Guide 11"/>


[[File:Spin Attack SS.png|thumb|right|Link performing a Spin Attack in ''Skyward Sword'']]
In {{SS|-}}, Link has to swing both the [[Wii]] Remote and the Nunchuk at the same time to perform a Spin Attack.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=The Spin Attack - Remember how in Twilight Princess all you had to do was shake the Nunchuck? Well, in this game, it requires a little more movement: Swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuck together in a horizontal motion from either right to left or left to right, whichever one is more comfortable for you.|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda/ss-controls/|title=Skyward Sword Controls|site=ZeldaUniverse.net}}</ref> Because of the game's mechanics, Link is allowed to pick in which direction he spins, an ability first introduced in {{TP|-}}. However, in {{SS|-}} it is a pivotal component to sword fighting, as certain enemies will block one side, forcing Link to spin in the direction that strikes his enemy's exposed side. With the directional movement imparted to Link via the Wii Remote, Link is, also for the first time, allowed to perform a vertical Spin Attack by swinging the Wii Remote and the Nunchuck together in a vertical motion, either downward or upward.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=The Vertical Spin Slice - This one is a little more complicated than those listed above, but still fairly simple. Swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuck together in a vertical motion either downward or upward. It’s just like the Spin Attack, but literally vertical!|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda/ss-controls/|title=Skyward Sword Controls|site=ZeldaUniverse.net}}</ref> Much like the horizontal Spin Attack, the direction in which Link needs to perform the spin is dependent on what direction is necessary to damage his foe. In cases where the direction does not matter, the spin attacks have no difference; left Spin Attacks are the same as right ones, and upwards ones are the same as ones going down. All four directions yield the same radius and damage. It also does not matter which direction the Nunchuk is swung; the Wii Remote controls the direction Link will spin. Performing a Spin Attack depletes a portion of Link's [[Stamina]], similar to the restrictions in {{PH|-}} and {{ST|-}}. Unusually, a single hit from the Spin Attack in {{SS|-}} does no more damage than a hit from a regular attack, but it has a similar overall effect to Spin Attacks in other titles because unless it knocks the target out of the way on the first hit it will generally hit twice.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the player has to swing both the [[Wii]] remote and the nunchuk at the same time to perform a Spin Attack.<ref>{{cite web|quote=The Spin Attack - Remember how in Twilight Princess all you had to do was shake the Nunchuck? Well, in this game, it requires a little more movement: Swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuck together in a horizontal motion from either right to left or left to right, whichever one is more comfortable for you.|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda/ss-controls/|title=Skyward Sword Controls|site=ZeldaUniverse.net}}</ref> For the first time, because of the game's mechanics, Link is allowed to pick in which direction he spins, a pivotal component to sword fighting, as certain enemies will block one side, forcing Link to spin in the direction that strikes his enemy's exposed side. With the directional movement imparted to Link via the Wii Remote, Link is, also for the first time, allowed to perform a vertical Spin Attack by swinging the Wiimote and the nunchuck together in a vertical motion, either downward or upward.<ref>{{cite web|quote=The Vertical Spin Slice - This one is a little more complicated than those listed above, but still fairly simple. Swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuck together in a vertical motion either downward or upward. It’s just like the Spin Attack, but literally vertical!|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda/ss-controls/|title=Skyward Sword Controls|site=ZeldaUniverse.net}}</ref> Much like the horizontal spin attack, the direction in which Link needs to perform the spin is dependent on what direction is necessary to damage his foe. In cases where the direction does not matter, the spin attacks have no difference; left spin attacks are the same as right ones, and upwards ones are the same as ones going down. All four directions yield the same radius and damage. It also does not matter which direction the nunchuk is swung; the Wiimote controls the direction Link will spin. Performing a Spin Attack depletes a portion of Link's [[stamina]], similar to the restrictions in ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''. Unusually, a single hit from the Spin Attack in ''Skyward Sword'' does no more damage than a hit from a regular attack, but it has a similar overall effect to Spin Attacks in other titles because unless it knocks the target out of the way on the first hit it will generally hit twice.


The Spin Attack can also be performed in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest|Battle Quest]]'', the ''Legend of Zelda''-themed sub-game in the [[Wii U]] spin-off title ''[[Nintendo Land]]''. Miis that use swords can perform a Spin Attack by raising their swords in the air or hold them to a side, as if they were charging a Skyward Strike, and swinging the Wii Remote. The charge lasts until the player performs a Spin Attack, or receives damage. However, charging a Spin Attack is rather time-consuming, and leaves the player vulnerable until the charge is complete or cancelled.
The Spin Attack can also be performed in {{BQ}}, the ''Legend of Zelda''-themed sub-game in the [[Wii U]] spin-off title {{NL}}. Miis that use swords can perform a Spin Attack by raising their swords in the air or hold them to a side, as if they were charging a Skyward Strike, and swinging the Wii Remote. The charge lasts until the player performs a Spin Attack, or receives damage. However, charging a Spin Attack is rather time-consuming, and leaves the Miis vulnerable until the charge is complete or canceled.


==Upgrades and Variations==
==Upgrades and Variations==
In some ''Zelda'' games, Link can learn an upgraded version of the Spin Attack as he travels on his quest. Other times, using [[mask]]s or [[Magic Ring]]s will slightly alter the behavior and characteristics of this technique. The alterations as well as the upgrades available are described below.
In some ''Zelda'' games, Link can learn an upgraded version of the Spin Attack as he travels on his quest. Other times, using [[Mask]]s or [[Magic Ring]]s will slightly alter the behavior and characteristics of this technique. The alterations as well as the upgrades available are described below.


===Super Spin Attack===
===Super Spin Attack===
:''See also: [[Great Spin]]''
:''See also: [[Great Spin]]''
[[File:Magic Spin Attack OoT.jpg|thumb|right|Link performing a Magic Spin Attack]]
[[File:Magic Spin Attack OoT.jpg|thumb|right|Link performing a Magic Spin Attack in {{OoT|-}}]]
The '''Super Spin Attack''', also known as the '''[[Great Spin]]''' or the '''Magic Spin Attack''', is a special technique found in several [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' games]], including ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. As its name suggests, it is a Spin Attack with a bigger radius of attack. Usually this attack can only be used when one's life meter is completely filled up or until [[Magic Power]] has been acquired. It can be differentiated from the normal spin attack due to its color, which is usually red in its most powerful form. This is demonstrated in the Nintendo 64 ''Zelda'' games, where the Super Spin Attack is denoted by the blue or red outlines that the attack makes: the blue Super Spin Attack is weaker and has a smaller radius than its red counterpart. Moreover, the red version makes Link spin around twice, but the downside is that Link must charge it longer before he can use it. Although charging it up with the B Button uses up a small fraction of Link's [[Magic Power]], quickly rotating the Control Stick and pressing the sword button does not consume magic.
The '''Super Spin Attack''', also known as the '''[[Great Spin]]''' or the '''Magic Spin Attack''', is a special technique found in several [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' games]], including {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}}. As its name suggests, it is a Spin Attack with a bigger radius of attack. Usually this attack can only be used when one's life meter is completely filled up or [[Magic Power]] has been acquired. It can be differentiated from the normal Spin Attack due to its color, which is usually red in its most powerful form. This is demonstrated in the Nintendo 64 ''Zelda'' games, where the Super Spin Attack is denoted by the blue or red outlines that the attack makes: the blue Super Spin Attack is weaker and has a smaller radius than its red counterpart. Moreover, the red version makes Link spin around twice, but the downside is that Link must charge it longer before he can use it. Although charging it up with the B Button uses up a small fraction of Link's [[Magic Power]], quickly rotating the Control Stick and pressing the Sword button does not consume magic.
 
In {{FSA|-}}, each Link has the ability to execute a Spin Attack during the game-play in both Overhead and side-scrolling areas. However, the Cross [[Formation]] enables a powerful Spin Attack in which all Four [[Links]] will perform the Super Spinning Attack.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= This formation is very useful when you're surrounded by enemies. You can do a super spinning attack in this formation.|game= FSA|page= 17}}</ref> Unlike the normal Spin Attack, this makes the four Links spin around the center of the Cross Formation, making it extremely effective against multiple enemies.


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', each Link has the ability to execute a spin attack during the game-play in both Overhead and side-scrolling areas. However, the [[Battle Formations#Cross Formation|Cross formation]] enables a powerful Spin Attack in which all Four [[Links]] will perform the Super Spinning Attack.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= This formation is very useful when you're surrounded by enemies. You can do a super spinning attack in this formation.|game= Four Swords Adventure|page= 17}}</ref> Unlike the normal Spin Attack, this makes the four Links spin around the center of the Cross Formation, making it extremely effective against multiple enemies.
In {{ALBW|-}}, the Great Spin is an upgrade of the regular Spin Attack, obtained by returning all of the [[Lost Maiamai]]s to [[Mother Maiamai]]. This doubles the range of the attack, and greatly increases its power.


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In {{TFH|-}}, wearing the [[Spin Attack Attire]] doubles the range and power of the Spin Attack.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Game
! Game
! How to Obtain
! How to Obtain
|-
|-
| ''Ocarina of Time''
| {{OoT|-}}
| Must visit the [[Great Fairy of Power]] in the [[Great Fairy's Fountain]] in [[Death Mountain]].
| Must visit the [[Great Fairy of Power]] in the [[Great Fairy's Fountain]] in [[Death Mountain]].
|-
|-
| ''Majora's Mask''
| {{MM|-}}
| For the red variation, Link must retrieve the 15 [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]] in the [[Woodfall Temple]] and take them to the Great Fairy of Power in the [[Fairy's Fountain]] of [[Woodfall]].
| For the red variation, Link must retrieve the 15 [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]] in the [[Woodfall Temple]] and take them to the Great Fairy of Power in the [[Fairy's Fountain]] of [[Woodfall]].
|-
|-
| ''Four Swords Adventures''
| {{FSA|-}}
| Must be in [[Cross Formation]].
| Must be in Cross Formation.
|-
|-
| ''Twilight Princess''
| {{TP|-}}
| Final Hidden Skill learned from the [[Hero's Shade]].
| Final Hidden Skill learned from the [[Ancient Hero]].
|-
| {{ALBW|-}}
| Link must return all 100 lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai.
|}
|}
===Great Spin Attack===
===Great Spin Attack===
[[File:Hurricanespin.jpg|right|thumb|The Hurricane Spin in ''The Wind Waker'']]
:''Not to be confused with the [[Great Spin]], a sword technique entirely different from this technique. That technique is covered in the section above.''
The '''Great Spin Attack''', also known as the '''Hurricane Spin''',<ref name=tww>{{cite|You learned the Hurricane Spin! Hold [B] to build up your power, then release it to perform a whirlingattack with your blade. Remember, it consumes magic power.|N/A|TWW}}</ref> is an extremely advanced spin attack. When used, Link can spin multiple times, prolonging the use of the Spin Attack and causing far more damage. However, the downside is that this causes Link to become dizzy and vulnerable to enemy attacks for a few seconds after being used, unless he collides with an obstacle during the attack. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and ''Four Swords'', this powerful maneuver consumes Magic Power. A version of this move is first displayed by [[Ralph]] when he is practicing with sword fighting with [[Link]] in the ending credits of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''.<ref>1:03-1:30 in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_JgJSkLxSk&feature=related</ref>
{{Main|Great Spin Attack}}
The {{Term|Series|Great Spin Attack|link}} is an extremely advanced {{Term|Series|Spin Attack}}. When used, {{Term|Series|Link|link}} can spin multiple times, prolonging the use of the {{Term|Series|Spin Attack}} and causing far more damage.


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===Skyward Strike Spin Attack===
! Game
The [[Skyward Strike]] can be used to amplify Link's Spin Attack in {{SS|-}}. This increases its radius and, before obtaining the Master Sword in Hero Mode, will deal more damage due to having the fully-powered Skyward Strike.
! How to Obtain
! How to Perform
|-
| ''The Wind Waker''
| Must bring 10 [[Knight's Crest]]s to [[Orca]] on [[Outset Island]].<ref>{{cite|The Knight's Crest... It is the symbol of a courageous knight... But not just anyone can gather them... No! It takes a soul who possesses not only power, but wisdom and courage as well! Any courageous soul who gathers ten of these crests can learn a powerful new sword technique!|Orca|TWW}}</ref>
| Must charge Link's sword until it glows yellow.<ref name=tww/>
|-
| ''A Link to the Past/Four Swords''
| Obtained after collecting the ten Medals of Courage via the extra mission in ''Four Swords''.
| Must hold the B-Button until the sword flashes for a second time.
|-
| ''Four Swords Anniversary Edition''
| Obtained after completing the [[Hero's Trial]].
| Must hold the B-Button until the sword flashes for a second time.
|-
| ''Four Swords Adventures''
| Collecting 2000 [[Force Gems]] to empower the [[Four Sword]] in the current stage.
| Must hold the B-Button until the sword flashes for a second time and Link holds the sword backwards.
|-
| ''The Minish Cap''
| Taught to Link by [[Blade Brothers#Swiftblade I|Swiftblade I]] in the southwest side of [[Castor Wilds]].<ref>{{cite|Though my body may perish, I am still the true master swordsman of Hyrule... Swiftblade the First, Spirit of the Swordsman! If you train with me, I will teach you skills that are out of this world!|Swiftblade I|TMC}}</ref>
| Must tap the sword button repeatedly after performing a Spin Attack.<ref>{{cite|Great Spin Attack - Perform a Spin Attack...and hit the button repeatedly!|N/A|TMC}}</ref>
|-
| ''Phantom Hourglass''
| Must complete the [[Phantom Hourglass Trading Sequence]] to obtain the [[Swordsman's Scroll]].<ref>{{cite|You got the Swordsman's Scroll! Memories of veteran swordsmen flow through it. You can now perform the great spin attack, [Link]!|N/A|PH}}</ref>
| Must use a Spin Attack three times in a row.<ref>{{cite|Do a spin attack three times to execute a great spin attack!|N/A|PH}}</ref>
|-
| ''Spirit Tracks''
| Learned after obtaining 20 [[Stamp Book|stamps]] and talking to [[Niko]], who will give Link one of the [[Swordsman's Scroll]]s.<ref>{{cite|You got the Swordsman's Scroll! Memories of veteran swordsmen flow through it. You can now perform the great spin attack, [Link]!|N/A|ST}}</ref>
| Must use a Spin Attack three times in a row.<ref>{{cite|Do a spin attack three times to execute a great spin attack!|N/A|ST}}</ref>
|}
 
===[[Sword Beam#Skyward Strike|Skyward Strike]] Spin Attack===
The Skyward Strike can be used to amplify Link's Spin Attack in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. This increases its radius and, before obtaining the Master Sword in Hero Mode, will deal more damage due to having the fully-powered Skyward Strike.


===Deku Spin===
===Deku Spin===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', [[Deku Link|Deku Link's]] basic attack is similar to that of a Spin Attack: he spins around on one foot and damages all enemies within the radius created by his hat.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Deku Scrub's basic attack is the spin move. Hit A to twirl into an enemy-whacking whirlwind.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Official Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo|page=10}}</ref> Unlike the Spin Attack, however, this move can be performed while Deku Link is running. The Deku Spin is also useful in that it helps the young hero hop farther by Deku Spinning on the surface of the water than by simply running up to it.
In {{MM|-}}, [[Deku Link]]'s basic attack is similar to that of a Spin Attack: he spins around on one foot and damages all enemies within the radius created by his hat.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= MM|publisher= Nintendo|page= 10}}</ref> Unlike the Spin Attack, however, this move can be performed while Deku Link is running. The Deku Spin is also useful in that it helps the young hero hop farther by Deku Spinning on the surface of the water than by simply running up to it.


===Wolf Spin===
===Wolf Spin===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', [[Wolf Link]] uses a type of Spin Attack which is performed in the same way as with a sword. Alternatively, it can be performed partially charging [[Midna|Midna's]] shadow field, causing Link to attack with his fangs and tail, though it will only work after using the shadow field for the first time.
In {{TP|-}}, [[Wolf Link]] uses a type of Spin Attack which is performed in the same way as with a sword. Alternatively, it can be performed partially charging [[Midna]]'s shadow field, causing Link to attack with his fangs and tail, though it will only work after using the shadow field for the first time.


===Magic Rings===
===Magic Rings===
[[File:OOX Charge Ring.png|left|The Charge Ring|28px]]
[[File:OoS Energy Ring Sprite.png|right|28px]]
[[File:OOX Spin Ring.png|left|The Spin Ring|28px]]
[[File:OoS Charge Ring Sprite.png|left|28px]]
[[File:OOX Energy Ring.png|right|The Energy Ring|28px]]
[[File:OoS Spin Ring Sprite.png|left|28px]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', three [[Magic Ring]]s alter some characteristics of the Spin Attack. The {{Sec|Magic Ring|Charge Ring}} enables Link to charge up the Spin Attack in a quarter of the time it normally takes. The {{Sec|Magic Ring|Spin Ring}} causes Link to spin twice instead of once. This ability is useful against bosses that can only be hurt with a Spin Attack. Lastly, the {{Sec|Magic Ring|Energy Ring}} enables a spin attack to become a [[Sword Beam]] attack instead.
In {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}, three [[Magic Ring]]s alter some characteristics of the Spin Attack. The {{Term|Series|Charge Ring|link}} enables Link to charge up the Spin Attack in a quarter of the time it normally takes. The {{Term|Series|Spin Ring|link}} causes Link to spin twice instead of once. This ability is useful against bosses that can only be hurt with a Spin Attack. Lastly, the {{Term|Series|Energy Ring|link}} enables a spin attack to become a [[Sword Beam]] attack instead.
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
==Other Appearances==
{{Noncanon|start}}
===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
:''For more in-depth information, see [[ssb:MainPage|SmashWiki's]] [[ssb:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] article.''
[[File:Spin Attack 2 (SSBB).jpg|thumb|right|The Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the Spin Attack is Link, [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link|Toon Link's]] Up Special Move. It proves to be a powerful attack when used on the ground, and when used in the air, it serves as Link's third jump and thus help him [[ssb:Recovery|recover]] from off-stage. It is not until its appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' that the Spin Attack can be charged while on the ground. Young Link and Toon Link's version of the Spin Attack is weaker than its adult Link counterpart; however, the younger Links' attack traps enemies in a cyclone of slashes and can draw in foes if they are relatively close to the Spin Attack's radius.


===''Soulcalibur II''===
 
:''Spin Attack: {{SC2|d}}{{SC2|dl}}{{SC2|le}}{{SC2|ha}}{{SC2|op}}{{SC2|hha}}{{SC2|cpa}}
==Nomenclature==
:''Cyclone Attack: {{SC2|up}}{{SC2|op}}{{SC2|ul}}{{SC2|co}}{{SC2|ur}}{{SC2|cpa}}{{SC2|ha}}{{SC2|op}}{{SC2|hha}}{{SC2|cpa}}
{{Nomenclature}}
In ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', Link uses two variations of the Spin Attack. The first version acts much like the Hurricane Spin: Link can charge his sword to spin around several times, although this will not leave him dizzy like in other ''Zelda'' games. By completely charging the sword with the Spin Attack, a more powerful attack will be unleashed, demonstrated by the fire that surrounds Link's sword in the process. The second version, called the Cyclone Attack, causes Link to jump into the air while executing a Spin Attack. Like the previous variation, this attack can also be charged by the young hero, which will cause for Link to jump higher. The Spin Attack, when fully charged, causes 74 HP worth of damage while the Cyclone Attack deals 71 HP.
 
{{Noncanon|end}}
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Hurricane Blade<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 128}}</ref>
| {{ALttP}}
| {{Guide|ALttP|Nintendo}}
| {{A&A}}
|-
| Whirling Blade Attack<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 13}}</ref>
| {{LA}}
| {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}
| {{LANS}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Spin02.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:ALttP Link Spin Attack Artwork 2.png|Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from {{ALttP|-}}
File:LA - Spin Attack.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''
File:OoT Spin Attack Artwork.png|Artwork of adult Link performing a Spin Attack from {{OoT|-}}
File:Spin Attack Ocarina of Time.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:OoT Link Spin Attack Artwork.jpg|Artwork of child Link performing a Spin Attack from {{OoT|-}}
File:spinattack.jpg|''Ocarina of Time''
File:OoT3D Spin Attack Render.png|{{Term|OoT3D|Link}} performing a {{Term|OoT3D|Spin Attack}} in {{OoT3D|-}}
File:Spin.jpg|Obtaining the Spin Attack in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Spin.jpg|Link obtaining a Spin Attack in {{OoT|-}}
File:OOT3D Spin Attack.png|Young Link performing the Spin Attack on a [[Stalchild]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:OoT3D Spin Attack Promotional Screenshot.png|Promotional screenshot of child {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} performing a {{Term|OoT3D|Spin Attack}} from {{OoT3D|-}}
File:Spin Attack MM.jpg|Link performing a Magic Spin Attack in ''Majora's Mask
File:LANS Whirling Blade Promotional Screenshot.png|Promotional screenshot of {{Term|LANS|Link}} performing a {{Term|LANS|Spin Attack}} from {{LANS|-}}
File:WW - Spin Attack.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Spin Attack (SSBM).jpg|Link using a Spin Attack in {{SSBM|-}}
File:TMC Spin Attack.png|{{TMC}}
File:Spin Attack 2 (SSBM).jpg|Young Link performing a Spin Attack in {{SSBM|-}}
File:Spin Attack (SSBM).jpg|Link using the Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
File:Spin Attack (SSBB).jpg|Link performing a Spin Attack in {{SSBB|-}}
File:Spin Attack 2 (SSBM).jpg|Young Link performing the Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
File:Spin Attack 3 (SSBB).jpg|Toon Link performing a Spin Attack in {{SSBB|-}}
File:Spin Attack (SSBB).jpg|Link performing the Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
File:SCII Link Performing Spin Attack.png|Link performing the charged Spin Attack in {{SCII|-}}
File:Spin Attack 3 (SSBB).jpg|Toon Link performing the Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
File:SCII Link Performing Cyclone Attack.png|Link performing the Cyclone Attack in {{SCII|-}}
File:Spin Attack (SCII).png|Link performing the charged Spin Attack in ''Soulcalibur II''
File:Hyrule Warriors Spin Attack Video.gif|Link performing a Spin Attack in {{HW|-}}
File:Cyclone Attack.png|Link performing the Cyclone Attack in ''Soulcalibur II''
File:SSBfWU Link & Toon Link Spin Attacks.jpg|Link and Toon Link performing Spin Attacks in {{SSB4|Wii U|-}}
File:CoH Spin Attack Sprite.png|The {{Term|CoH|Spin Attack}} from {{CoH|-}}
File:HWAoC Link Artwork.png|Artwork of {{Term|HWAoC|Link}} performing a {{Term|HWAoC|Spin Attack}} from {{HWAoC|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Refbar}}
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Great Spin|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Hurricane Spin|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Shadow Spin Attack|link}}


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The Spin Attack,(ALttP | OoT | MM | OoS | OoA | TWW | FSA | TMC | SS | ALBW | TFH | CoH)[12] also known as the Whirling Blade,(LA)[13] Whirling Blade Technique,(FS)[14] and the Big Move,(SSHD)[15] is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed] It is Link's signature move. The Spin Attack was first introduced in A Link to the Past and has appeared in every main The Legend of Zelda title since. To perform it, Link usually gets in a stance to power up his Sword and then spins around once in a circle, damaging all enemies within the sword's radius. This technique is useful in that it deals more damage than a sword strike, and it is also used to solve puzzles in various Zelda games. The Spin Attack is a basic attack, although a better, upgraded version can often be learned sometime later in Link's quest.

Overview

Link performing a Spin Attack to hit four Crystal Switches simultaneously in Phantom Hourglass

The Spin Attack is mostly used when Link is closely surrounded by several enemies due to the attack's long range. As such, this allows the young hero to quickly and easily dispose of whole groups of enemies with just this technique, making it one of the most useful abilities in the game.[16][17] This is mostly true in Four Swords Adventures, where, combined with the Cross Formation used by the Links, the Spin Attack allows the young heroes to defend themselves from all four directions.

Other than attacking, the Spin Attack is also used to solve various puzzles in the games. These more often are the ones that require Link to hit more than one switch at the same time, such as in Twilight Princess, where Link must perform a Spin Attack to hit all of the switches in the Palace of Twilight in order to make a floating platform appear. Special entrances require this technique to get them to open: in Oracle of Seasons, the Spin Attack is crucial in opening the gate to the Maku Tree. Moreover, in The Minish Cap, Link must execute this technique in front of a guard blocking the entrance to Mount Crenel so that he will allow the young hero to proceed to his destination.[18]

Another use, though not as pivotal as the aforementioned uses, is that Link's sword can pick up the items it slashes, such as Rupees (which can be safely retrieved by swinging the sword at them should they land close to an edge, rather than having Link walk over and possibly falling). Because of this, a Spin Attack is an excellent way to way to pick up items all around Link. This same technique applies to the weapons Link can pick up in The Wind Waker, as he may also perform a Spin Attack wielding those. If he performs a spin attack with a Moblin Spear (the longest weapon in the game), he can immediately pick up all of the objects in a very large radius. This technique is especially useful for the Treasure Spheres often dropped by larger enemies, as the objects inside disappear rather quickly once they hit the ground.

A Link to the Past

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The Spin Attack in A Link to the Past is a secret sword technique used by the Knights of Hyrule, taught to Link by his Uncle in Hyrule Castle.[19]

Link's Awakening

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In Link's Awakening, the Spin Attack technique is available to Link as soon as he retrieves his Sword on Toronbo Shores. The knowledge of how to perform it has been inherited through the family of the hero through several generations.[13]

Ocarina of Time

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Majora's Mask

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Oracle of Seasons

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In Oracle of Seasons, the Spin Attack can be used to open the Gate in front of the Maku Tree Gate.[20]

Oracle of Ages

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Four Swords

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The Wind Waker

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Four Swords Adventures

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The Minish Cap

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Twilight Princess

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Phantom Hourglass

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Spirit Tracks

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Skyward Sword

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A Link Between Worlds

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Tri Force Heroes

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Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, the Spin Attack can be performed with a One or Two-Handed Weapon by holding the attack button, but its execution changes depending on the Weapon used. With a one-handed weapon, the Spin Attack is identical to previous incarnations, being a single, powerful circular attack with a wide range. It can be charged longer for more power and range at the cost of more Stamina. With two-handed weapons, Link does not charge the Spin Attack but instead begins spinning continuously shortly after the attack button is starting to be held. Link continues to spin until the attack button is released or until Link runs out of Stamina, at which point he finishes the attack with a powerful downward strike that can knock foes away. If Urbosa's Fury is unlocked and activated, Link will do his regular Spin Attack like normal, but he will summon a wide arc of lightning around him to electrocute enemies nearby, similar to the Electrical attack used by Electric Lizalfos.

Tears of the Kingdom

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Echoes of Wisdom

Spin Attacks are set to reappear in Echoes of Wisdom.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Series

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For more in-depth information, see SmashWiki's Spin Attack article.
The Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Spin Attack is Link, Young Link, and Toon Link's Up Special Move. It proves to be a powerful attack when used on the ground, and when used in the air, it serves as Link's third jump and thus help him recover from off-stage. It is not until its appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl that the Spin Attack can be charged while on the ground. Young Link and Toon Link's version of the Spin Attack is weaker than its adult Link counterpart; however, the younger Links' attack traps enemies in a cyclone of slashes and can draw in foes if they are relatively close to the Spin Attack's radius.

SoulCalibur II

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In SoulCalibur II, Link uses two variations of the Spin Attack. The first version acts much like the Hurricane Spin: Link can charge his sword to spin around several times, although this will not leave him dizzy like in other Zelda games. By completely charging the sword with the Spin Attack, a more powerful attack will be unleashed, demonstrated by the fire that surrounds Link's sword in the process. The second version, called the Cyclone Attack, causes Link to jump into the air while executing a Spin Attack. Like the previous variation, this attack can also be charged by the young hero, which will cause for Link to jump higher. The Spin Attack, when fully charged, causes 74 HP worth of damage while the Cyclone Attack deals 71 HP.

Spin Attack: Arrow DownArrow Down LeftArrow LeftHorizontal Attack Button(Hold Horizontal Attack Button)
Cyclone Attack: Arrow Up(Arrow Up Left,Arrow Up Right)Horizontal Attack Button(Hold Horizontal Attack Button)

Hyrule Warriors

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The Spin Attack serves as Link's Special Attack for the Hylian Sword and Master Sword Weapons in Hyrule Warriors. He raises his Sword to charge energy, much like when charging a Skyward Strike, then unleashes a powerful Spin Attack that spans a wide range. A shorter and less far-reaching Spin Attack can be used by pressing the Strong Attack button, where he does a single spin if using the Hylian Sword, or two spins when using the Master Sword. The button can be held down for a couple of seconds first for increased range and damage. His fourth combo also involves a Spin Attack which takes him into the air, and a Spin Attack similar to the Cyclone Attack can be used if the Strong Attack button is held down after any of his combos. He can move around while charging this attack, and although it is weaker and has less range than his other Spin Attacks, it is useful for causing extra damage to Captains, Warriors and Giant Bosses, depleting their Weak Point Gauge faster.

Toon Link can perform the Hurricane Spin as some of his combos and Special Attack for his Light Sword Weapon. The Special Attack variant causes him to briefly become dizzy, a reference to when he used the technique in The Wind Waker.

Cadence of Hyrule

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Spin Attacks can be performed by Link. They damage any Enemy within the eight tiles around him and knock them away.[11] When used, one fourth of Link's Stamina Wheel will be depleted.[11]

Performing the Spin Attack

Link performs the Spin Attack in A Link to the Past
Link performs the Spin Attack in A Link to the Past

The Spin Attack is done in most Zelda games by holding down the button that the sword is assigned to for a matter of time and then releasing it.[16][21][17] This will cause Link to get in a fighting stance while he charges up his sword or, in the case of the 2D Zelda games, just stand still as the sword begins to glow. This method can be done in most 3D Zelda games, with the exception of the Wii games Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword: since there is no sword button, Link cannot charge a Spin Attack. Instead, Link must perform it by lightly shaking the Nunchuk left and right (Twilight Princess)[22] or swinging the Wiimote and Nunchuk at the same time (Skyward Sword).

A faster way to perform the Spin Attack is to quickly rotate the Control Stick once and press the Sword button afterwards.[16][5][21] If timed correctly, this will have the same effect as if Link had charged his sword to execute the Spin Attack, with the advantage being that this method does not consume Magic Power in games like Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. In some games, like The Wind Waker, Link can also perform this attack by simply using the thrust attack four times, or a combination of such, though this strategy only works if Link is actively attacking something, rather than swinging his sword at thin air. In Twilight Princess, if the player rotates the Control Stick right after performing a Jump Attack, Link will execute a Spin Attack upon landing.

In Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, Link must quickly draw a circle to perform the Spin Attack.[23][24] Although in other games, Link can carry out an infinite amount of Spin Attacks without getting dizzy, in the Nintendo DS games, the young hero can only execute this technique four times in a row before he gets dazed and vulnerable for a few seconds.[24]

In Skyward Sword, Link has to swing both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk at the same time to perform a Spin Attack.[25] Because of the game's mechanics, Link is allowed to pick in which direction he spins, an ability first introduced in Twilight Princess. However, in Skyward Sword it is a pivotal component to sword fighting, as certain enemies will block one side, forcing Link to spin in the direction that strikes his enemy's exposed side. With the directional movement imparted to Link via the Wii Remote, Link is, also for the first time, allowed to perform a vertical Spin Attack by swinging the Wii Remote and the Nunchuck together in a vertical motion, either downward or upward.[26] Much like the horizontal Spin Attack, the direction in which Link needs to perform the spin is dependent on what direction is necessary to damage his foe. In cases where the direction does not matter, the spin attacks have no difference; left Spin Attacks are the same as right ones, and upwards ones are the same as ones going down. All four directions yield the same radius and damage. It also does not matter which direction the Nunchuk is swung; the Wii Remote controls the direction Link will spin. Performing a Spin Attack depletes a portion of Link's Stamina, similar to the restrictions in Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. Unusually, a single hit from the Spin Attack in Skyward Sword does no more damage than a hit from a regular attack, but it has a similar overall effect to Spin Attacks in other titles because unless it knocks the target out of the way on the first hit it will generally hit twice.

The Spin Attack can also be performed in Battle Quest, the Legend of Zelda-themed sub-game in the Wii U spin-off title Nintendo Land. Miis that use swords can perform a Spin Attack by raising their swords in the air or hold them to a side, as if they were charging a Skyward Strike, and swinging the Wii Remote. The charge lasts until the player performs a Spin Attack, or receives damage. However, charging a Spin Attack is rather time-consuming, and leaves the Miis vulnerable until the charge is complete or canceled.

Upgrades and Variations

In some Zelda games, Link can learn an upgraded version of the Spin Attack as he travels on his quest. Other times, using Masks or Magic Rings will slightly alter the behavior and characteristics of this technique. The alterations as well as the upgrades available are described below.

Super Spin Attack

See also: Great Spin
Link performing a Magic Spin Attack in Ocarina of Time

The Super Spin Attack, also known as the Great Spin or the Magic Spin Attack, is a special technique found in several Zelda games, including Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. As its name suggests, it is a Spin Attack with a bigger radius of attack. Usually this attack can only be used when one's life meter is completely filled up or Magic Power has been acquired. It can be differentiated from the normal Spin Attack due to its color, which is usually red in its most powerful form. This is demonstrated in the Nintendo 64 Zelda games, where the Super Spin Attack is denoted by the blue or red outlines that the attack makes: the blue Super Spin Attack is weaker and has a smaller radius than its red counterpart. Moreover, the red version makes Link spin around twice, but the downside is that Link must charge it longer before he can use it. Although charging it up with the B Button uses up a small fraction of Link's Magic Power, quickly rotating the Control Stick and pressing the Sword button does not consume magic.

In Four Swords Adventures, each Link has the ability to execute a Spin Attack during the game-play in both Overhead and side-scrolling areas. However, the Cross Formation enables a powerful Spin Attack in which all Four Links will perform the Super Spinning Attack.[27] Unlike the normal Spin Attack, this makes the four Links spin around the center of the Cross Formation, making it extremely effective against multiple enemies.

In A Link Between Worlds, the Great Spin is an upgrade of the regular Spin Attack, obtained by returning all of the Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai. This doubles the range of the attack, and greatly increases its power.

In Tri Force Heroes, wearing the Spin Attack Attire doubles the range and power of the Spin Attack.

Game How to Obtain
Ocarina of Time Must visit the Great Fairy of Power in the Great Fairy's Fountain in Death Mountain.
Majora's Mask For the red variation, Link must retrieve the 15 Stray Fairies in the Woodfall Temple and take them to the Great Fairy of Power in the Fairy's Fountain of Woodfall.
Four Swords Adventures Must be in Cross Formation.
Twilight Princess Final Hidden Skill learned from the Ancient Hero.
A Link Between Worlds Link must return all 100 lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai.

Great Spin Attack

Not to be confused with the Great Spin, a sword technique entirely different from this technique. That technique is covered in the section above.
Main article: Great Spin Attack

The Hurricane Spin is an extremely advanced Spin Attack. When used, Link can spin multiple times, prolonging the use of the Spin Attack and causing far more damage.

Skyward Strike Spin Attack

The Skyward Strike can be used to amplify Link's Spin Attack in Skyward Sword. This increases its radius and, before obtaining the Master Sword in Hero Mode, will deal more damage due to having the fully-powered Skyward Strike.

Deku Spin

In Majora's Mask, Deku Link's basic attack is similar to that of a Spin Attack: he spins around on one foot and damages all enemies within the radius created by his hat.[28] Unlike the Spin Attack, however, this move can be performed while Deku Link is running. The Deku Spin is also useful in that it helps the young hero hop farther by Deku Spinning on the surface of the water than by simply running up to it.

Wolf Spin

In Twilight Princess, Wolf Link uses a type of Spin Attack which is performed in the same way as with a sword. Alternatively, it can be performed partially charging Midna's shadow field, causing Link to attack with his fangs and tail, though it will only work after using the shadow field for the first time.

Magic Rings

In Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, three Magic Rings alter some characteristics of the Spin Attack. The Charge Ring enables Link to charge up the Spin Attack in a quarter of the time it normally takes. The Spin Ring causes Link to spin twice instead of once. This ability is useful against bosses that can only be hurt with a Spin Attack. Lastly, the Energy Ring enables a spin attack to become a Sword Beam attack instead.


Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • 回転斬り (Kaitengiri) (ALttP)[31]
  • 回転斬り (Kaiten Giri) (PH)[32]
  • Spinning Slice
  •  
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Draaiaanval (ALBW)[33] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Attacco vortice (OoS)[30]
  • Attacco rotante (CoH)[29]
  • Tornado attack
  • Spinning attack
The Portuguese Republic
PortugueseEU
Ataque Rodopiante (ALBW)[33] 
The Russian Federation
Russian
Круговая атака (Krugovaya ataka) (ALBW)[33] 
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Hurricane Blade[34]
Applies to
A Link to the Past
Source

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Superseded by
Art & Artifacts
Name
Whirling Blade Attack[35]
Applies to
Link's Awakening
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Superseded by
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Hurricane Blade[34]
A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Art & Artifacts
Whirling Blade Attack[35]
Link's Awakening

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

Gallery

  • Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from A Link to the Past

    Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from A Link to the Past

  • Artwork of adult Link performing a Spin Attack from Ocarina of Time

    Artwork of adult Link performing a Spin Attack from Ocarina of Time

  • Artwork of child Link performing a Spin Attack from Ocarina of Time

    Artwork of child Link performing a Spin Attack from Ocarina of Time

  • Link performing a Spin Attack in Ocarina of Time 3D

    Link performing a Spin Attack in Ocarina of Time 3D

  • Link obtaining a Spin Attack in Ocarina of Time

    Link obtaining a Spin Attack in Ocarina of Time

  • Promotional screenshot of child Link performing a Spin Attack from Ocarina of Time 3D

    Promotional screenshot of child Link performing a Spin Attack from Ocarina of Time 3D

  • Promotional screenshot of Link performing a Spin Attack from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

    Promotional screenshot of Link performing a Spin Attack from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

  • Link using a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Melee

    Link using a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Melee

  • Young Link performing a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Melee

    Young Link performing a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Melee

  • Link performing a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    Link performing a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  • Toon Link performing a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    Toon Link performing a Spin Attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  • Link performing the charged Spin Attack in SoulCalibur II

    Link performing the charged Spin Attack in SoulCalibur II

  • Link performing the Cyclone Attack in SoulCalibur II

    Link performing the Cyclone Attack in SoulCalibur II

  • Link performing a Spin Attack in Hyrule Warriors

    Link performing a Spin Attack in Hyrule Warriors

  • Link and Toon Link performing Spin Attacks in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

    Link and Toon Link performing Spin Attacks in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

  • The Spin Attack from Cadence of Hyrule

    The Spin Attack from Cadence of Hyrule

  • Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

    Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 387 (ALttP)
  2. ↑ "When you charge power for a Spin Attack, magic power will be consumed. Pay attention to your green Magic Meter!" — Great Fairy of Power (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  3. ↑ "Reviving Power
    You found all the Stray Fairies in Snowhead Temple and revived the Great Fairy of Power. As thanks, she powered up your Spin Attack!    " — Bombers' Notebook (Majora's Mask 3D)
  4. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide (Pocket Guide), BradyGames, pg. 41 (OoS) & 98 (OoA)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Next is the spin attack! Hold B Button briefly to build up your strength, then release it! (Or rotate L Stick once and press B Button.)" — Orca (The Wind Waker)
  6. ↑ Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 28
  7. ↑ "Spin Attack
    Press and hold your sword button. Charge and release!    " — Tiger Scroll (The Minish Cap)
  8. ↑ "Are you ready to try a spin attack?" — Eagus (Skyward Sword HD)
  9. ↑ "Spin Attack" (A Link Between Worlds manual, pg. 20)
  10. ↑ "That swift Spin Attack of his... Fella, it's something else! I always looked up to him as a kid, heh.
    The story goes that he appears before the unlucky and slices away their bad luck with a single marvelous spin!    " — Daily Riches Owner (Tri Force Heroes)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Spin Attack Link
    Hold L Button and then release to deal damage to enemies adjacent to Link, at the cost of stamina.    " — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule)
  12. ↑ [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "'The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down the Sword Button and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release the Button! Can you master this?'" — Secrets Of The Whirling Blade (Link's Awakening DX)
  14. ↑ "Whirling Blade Technique" (A Link to the Past & Four Swords manual, pg. 9)
  15. ↑ "Once you've sliced up those logs, I'll set it up so you can try out your big move." — Eagus (Skyward Sword HD)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 9
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess—PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 3
  18. ↑ "Exit the Mayors house and now make your way to the top-left part of town. There is a guard that is blocking your way but will let you go by once you perform the Spin Attack for him." — The Minish Cap: Walkthrough , ZeldaDungeon.net.
  19. ↑ "I shall teach you one of the secret sword techniques used by the Knights of Hyrule... Hold the B Button to focus power in your blade. Release it to unleash the power." — Link's Uncle (A Link to the Past)
  20. ↑ "Maku Tree Gate
    Show courage to gain passage!    " — Sign (Oracle of Seasons)
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 11
  22. ↑ "If you're surrounded by enemies, shake your Nunchuk lightly left and right to perform a spin attack!" — N/A (Twilight Princess)
  23. ↑ "To do a spin attack, quickly draw a circle around yourself." — Russell (Spirit Tracks)
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 11
  25. ↑ "The Spin Attack - Remember how in Twilight Princess all you had to do was shake the Nunchuck? Well, in this game, it requires a little more movement: Swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuck together in a horizontal motion from either right to left or left to right, whichever one is more comfortable for you." — Skyward Sword Controls , ZeldaUniverse.net.
  26. ↑ "The Vertical Spin Slice - This one is a little more complicated than those listed above, but still fairly simple. Swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuck together in a vertical motion either downward or upward. It’s just like the Spin Attack, but literally vertical!" — Skyward Sword Controls , ZeldaUniverse.net.
  27. ↑ "This formation is very useful when you're surrounded by enemies. You can do a super spinning attack in this formation." (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 17)
  28. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10
  29. ↑ "Attacco rotante" — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian localization)
  30. ↑ "Tieni premuto A o B per caricare, rilascia per sferrare un attacco vortice!" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)
  31. ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 22
  32. ↑ "回転斬りと同じように
    すばやく３回転させれば
    使うことができる！    " — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 A Link Between Worlds manual, pg. 9
  34. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 128
  35. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 13
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