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{{Infobox Dungeon
{{Infobox Dungeon
|image= File:OOS - Sword and Shield Maze (Entrance).png
|image= File:OoS Sword & Shield Maze.png
|location= [[Subrosian Volcanoes]]
|location= [[Subrosian Volcanoes]]
|game= {{OoS}}
|game= OoS
|item= [[Hyper Slingshot]]
|item= [[Hyper Slingshot]]
|mini-boss= [[Frypolar]]
|mini-boss= [[Frypolar]]
|boss= [[Medusa Head]]
|boss= [[Medusa Head]]
|quest= [[Changing Seasons]]<br>[[Heart Container]]
|quest= {{List|[[Changing Seasons]], [[Heart Container]]}}
|theme=  
|theme=  
|strategy= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Temple Remains and Sword & Shield Dungeon#Sword and Shield Dungeon|Sword & Shield Maze}}
|strategy= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Temple Remains and Sword & Shield Dungeon#Sword and Shield Dungeon|Sword & Shield Maze}}
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The theme of this dungeon centers around polar opposites: the first floor of the dungeon is [[ice]]-themed, while the basement is fire and lava-themed. Also, the first floor of the dungeon, when seen from above, resembles a shield while the first basement resembles a sword, hence the name of the dungeon. These opposites are further interlinked by the fact that, in {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}, defense is usually represented by the color blue (i.e., the [[Blue Ring]]), and offense is usually represented by the color red (i.e. the [[Red Ring]]). Fittingly, the mini-boss of the dungeon is [[Frypolar]], a fire-and-ice enemy. The item obtained in the dungeon is the Level-2 [[Hyper Slingshot]].
The theme of this dungeon centers around polar opposites: the first floor of the dungeon is [[ice]]-themed, while the basement is fire and lava-themed. Also, the first floor of the dungeon, when seen from above, resembles a shield while the first basement resembles a sword, hence the name of the dungeon. These opposites are further interlinked by the fact that, in {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}, defense is usually represented by the color blue (i.e., the [[Blue Ring]]), and offense is usually represented by the color red (i.e. the [[Red Ring]]). Fittingly, the mini-boss of the dungeon is [[Frypolar]], a fire-and-ice enemy. The item obtained in the dungeon is the Level-2 [[Hyper Slingshot]].


The [[Ice#Icy Surfaces|icy floors]] of the ice section of the dungeon cause Link to slip and slide, making navigation rather difficult. This problem can be solved using the [[Snowshoe Ring]]. At a certain point in the dungeon, Link finds magical [[Ice Crystal]]s on the ice-themed floor. These must be thrown down to the fire floor in order to harden the lava, which allows Link to navigate further into the basement of the dungeon.<ref>{{Cite|Icy cores make piercing blades.|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The magical ice freezes all.|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref>
The {{Plural|OoS|Magnetic Glove|link}} are used extensively, required to manipulate an {{Term|OoS|N Ball|link}} and {{Plural|OoS|Magunesu|link}}, as well as to pull {{Term|OoS|Link|link}} to a far-away {{Term|OoS|"S" Stone|link}}. The [[Ice#Icy Surfaces|icy floors]] of the ice section of the dungeon cause Link to slip and slide, making navigation rather difficult. This problem can be solved using the [[Snowshoe Ring]]. At a certain point in the dungeon, Link finds magical [[Ice Crystal]]s on the ice-themed floor. These must be thrown down to the fire floor in order to harden the lava, which allows Link to navigate further into the basement of the dungeon,<ref>{{Cite|Icy cores make piercing blades.|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The magical ice freezes all.|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref> which contains a {{Term|OoS|Dial|link}} in the {{Term|OoS|Dial Room|link}} as well as a large {{Term|OoS|Lava|link}} lake.


The boss of the dungeon is the fearful [[Medusa Head]]. Defeating the boss garners Link a [[Heart Container]] as well as the [[Changing Seasons]], the final [[Essences of Nature|Essence of Nature]].
The boss of the dungeon is the fearful [[Medusa Head]]. Defeating the boss garners Link a [[Heart Container]] as well as the [[Changing Seasons]], the final [[Essences of Nature|Essence of Nature]].


===Minor Traps and Enemies===
===Minor {{Plural|OoS|Enemy}}===
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:OoS Anti-Fairies Sprite.png|[[Anti-Fairies]]
|OoS= Anti-Fairy, Armos, Ball and Chain Soldier, Beamos, Big Blade, Blade Trap [Green], Blade Trap [Orange], Blue Darknut, Blue Stalfos, Blue Wizzrobe, Fire Keese, Flame Trap, Gel, Gibdo, Green Zol, Hardhat Beetle, Keese, Magunesu, Mini-Moldorm, Podoboo, Pols Voice, Red Darknut, Red Wizzrobe, Red Zol, Spiketrap, Spark, Spiked Beetle, Spiked Thwomp, Stalfos [Red], Sword Stalfos, Rope, Wallmaster, Whisp, Wizzrobe
File:OoS Armos Red Sprite.png|[[Armos]]
}}
File:OoS Ball and Chain Soldier Sprite.png|[[Ball and Chain Soldier]]
File:OoS Beamos Sprite.png|[[Beamos]]
File:OoS Blade Trap Green Sprite.png|[[Blade Trap]]
File:OoS Blade Trap Orange Sprite.png|[[Blade Trap]]
File:OoS Blue Wizzrobe Sprite.png|{{Term|OoS|Blue Wizzrobe|link}}
File:OoS Sword Darknut Red Sprite.png|[[Darknut]]
File:OoS Sword Darknut Blue Sprite.png|[[Darknut]]
File:OoS Fire Keese Sprite.png|[[Fire Keese]]
File:OoS Flame Trap Sprite.png|[[Flame Trap]]
File:OoS Gel Sprite.png|[[Gel]]
File:OoS Blade Trap Big Orange Sprite.png|[[Blade Trap|Giant Blade Trap]]
File:OoS Gibdo Sprite.png|[[Gibdo]]
File:OoS Hardhat Beetle Sprite.png|[[Hardhat Beetle]]
File:OoS Keese Sprite.png|[[Keese]]
File:OoS Magunesu North Sprite.png|[[Magunesu]]
File:OoS Mini-Moldorm Sprite.png|[[Mini-Moldorm]]
File:OoS Podoboo Sprite.png|[[Podoboo]]
File:OoS Pols Voice Sprite.png|[[Pols Voice]]
File:OoS Rolling Spike Trap Sprite.png|[[Rolling Spike Trap]]
File:OoS Spark Sprite.png|[[Spark]]
File:OoS Spiked Beetle Sprite.png|[[Spiked Beetle]]
File:OoS Spiked Thwomp Sprite.png|[[Spiked Thwomp]]
File:OoS Stalfos Blue Sprite.png|[[Stalfos]]
File:OoS Stalfos Red Sprite.png|[[Stalfos]]
File:OoS Sword Stalfos Sprite.png|[[Sword Stalfos]]
File:OoS Rope Sprite.png|[[Rope]]
File:OoS Wallmaster Sprite.png|[[Wallmaster]]
File:OoS Bubble Sprite.png|[[Whisp]]
File:OoS Wizzrobe Sprite.png|[[Wizzrobe]]
File:OoS Red Wizzrobe Sprite.png|{{Term|OoS|Red Wizzrobe|link}}
File:OoS Zol Green Sprite.png|[[Zol]]
File:OoS Zol Red Sprite.png|[[Zol]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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|ja= {{Romanize|剣と盾のダンジョン|Ken to Tate no Danjon}}
|jaM= Sword and Shield Dungeon
|esS= Mazmorra de la Daga y el Escudo
|esSM= Dagger and Shield Dungeon
|esL=
|esLM=
|frF= Donjon Épée&Écu
|frFM= Sword&Shield Dungeon
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|de= {{De|Schwert/Schild-Höhle}}
|deM= Sword/Shield Cave
|it= Dungeon Spada e Scudo
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 14 April 2024

The Sword & Shield Maze,[1] also known as the Sword & Shield Dungeon,[name references needed] is the eighth and final dungeon in Oracle of Seasons. It is also the only dungeon located in Subrosia.

Entrance to the Maze

The entrance to the Sword & Shield Maze is at the "mouth" of a human-looking volcano. Its eyes follow Link's movements. The dungeon is found in the northwestern corner of the Subrosian Volcanoes. This secluded section of Subrosia can only be accessed from a portal within the Temple Remains where the Temple of Seasons once stood. This dungeon is the only dungeon of the game where the Maku Tree cannot direct Link to the entrance. This is likely because the dungeon is not in Holodrum at all.

In a Linked Game, when Link enters the dungeon, Princess Zelda leaves her refuge to encourage the populace of Holodrum to prevent them from giving in to the destruction that now surrounds them, as the end of the game draws near. Zelda does so against the wishes of Impa, who wishes her to remain hidden.[2][3][4]

Themes and Navigation

The theme of this dungeon centers around polar opposites: the first floor of the dungeon is ice-themed, while the basement is fire and lava-themed. Also, the first floor of the dungeon, when seen from above, resembles a shield while the first basement resembles a sword, hence the name of the dungeon. These opposites are further interlinked by the fact that, in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, defense is usually represented by the color blue (i.e., the Blue Ring), and offense is usually represented by the color red (i.e. the Red Ring). Fittingly, the mini-boss of the dungeon is Frypolar, a fire-and-ice enemy. The item obtained in the dungeon is the Level-2 Hyper Slingshot.

The Magnetic Gloves are used extensively, required to manipulate an N Ball and Magunesu, as well as to pull Link to a far-away "S" Stone. The icy floors of the ice section of the dungeon cause Link to slip and slide, making navigation rather difficult. This problem can be solved using the Snowshoe Ring. At a certain point in the dungeon, Link finds magical Ice Crystals on the ice-themed floor. These must be thrown down to the fire floor in order to harden the lava, which allows Link to navigate further into the basement of the dungeon,[5][6] which contains a Dial in the Dial Room as well as a large Lava lake.

The boss of the dungeon is the fearful Medusa Head. Defeating the boss garners Link a Heart Container as well as the Changing Seasons, the final Essence of Nature.

Minor Enemies

Trivia

  • The American version of Oracle of Seasons is the only version to name this dungeon a maze. In all other versions, it is simply called "Sword & Shield Dungeon".
    • Additionally, the term "Sword & Shield Dungeon" also appears in the American version when one brings up the dungeon map, leading to the dungeon having inconsistent naming in the American version.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The Italian Republic
Italian
Dungeon Spada e Scudo[7]Same as English.
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Gallery

  • Level 8 - Sword & Shield Maze

    Level 8 - Sword & Shield Maze

  • Map of the dungeon

    Map of the dungeon

  • The room containing the Ice Crystals

    The room containing the Ice Crystals

  • Navigating the fire floor

    Navigating the fire floor

  • The room atop the Temple Remains leading to the dungeon in Subrosia

    The room atop the Temple Remains leading to the dungeon in Subrosia

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 151
  2. ↑ "Zelda! No! Don't leave the refuge! Not now!" — Impa (Oracle of Seasons)
  3. ↑ "Let go of me! I cannot stand by while the people live in fear of destruction!" — Princess Zelda (Oracle of Seasons)
  4. ↑ "No matter how frightening it is, you must not lose hope! Hope is the one thing that can lead you to peace!" — Princess Zelda (Oracle of Seasons)
  5. ↑ "Icy cores make piercing blades." — Owl Stone (Oracle of Seasons)
  6. ↑ "The magical ice freezes all." — Owl Stone (Oracle of Seasons)
  7. ↑ "Livello 8
    Dungeon Spada e Scudo    " — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)
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