Totem

Template:Ability Totems are formations that the Links and enemies can assume in Tri Force Heroes.

Overview

Totems can be formed by the Links by approaching another Link and pressing the A button. Totems can be formed as either stacks of two or three, the latter of which being capable through picking up an existing Totem of two Links. Totems are necessary in progressing throughout the land, through completing puzzles that require a certain height to be met or accessing higher elevations. When a Totem is formed, only the highest Link can use items, though each subordinate Link is capable of tossing the Link(s) above him. In a Totem, only the bottom Link is able to navigate, and thus the others are dependent upon him to move around while in stable position.

When it is necessary to form a Totem, "Totem time!" text will scroll across the screen. Certain enemies, such as Totem Dekus and Moblins tend to mimic the Links' ability to form a Totem. Totem Armos are frequently utilized by enemies for this purpose. If a Link is hurt while atop a Totem, he will fall down, breaking the formation.

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A Miniblin riding an Armos

Trivia

• A similar mechanic is present in Spirit Tracks, wherein Link must ride atop Phantom Zelda in order to traverse the landscape of the Tower of Spirits and fight against enemies, such as Miniblins mounted atop Armos within it.
• The director of Tri Force Heroes, Hiromasa Shikata, stated that because a Totem size of four was too tall to display, the number of Links was shortened from the traditional four to three.

Etymology

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
	Japanese	Template:Japanese
	FrenchCA	Totem
	SpanishLA	Tótem

Gallery

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  Promotional artwork of the Links formed in a Totem while playing on Nintendo 3DS systems

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  The Links combining forces to form a two-Link Totem

• Link, King Tuft, and Sir Combsly forming a Totem in celebration after Princess Styla's curse is lifted

  Link, King Tuft, and Sir Combsly forming a Totem in celebration after Princess Styla's curse is lifted

• Artwork of the Links forming a Totem to battle Arrghus

  Artwork of the Links forming a Totem to battle Arrghus