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When [[Link]] enters the room, he finds a Sword embedded in the ground, bound by ropes. Cutting one of the ropes causes the evil magic within the blade to awaken and burn away the rest, thus beginning the battle. Link must transform into [[Wolf Link|wolf form]] and use his senses to see Death Sword. When it attacks and gets its Sword stuck in the floor, Wolf Link must jump at it and start biting to make it visible. Afterwards, he can shoot it with the [[Bow]] while it is floating in the air to stun it. Alternatively, he can also use the [[Clawshot]] or the [[Gale Boomerang]]. Afterwards, it flies in circles around Link attempting to strike him with its Sword, at which point it gets stuck again, leaving it vulnerable.
When [[Link]] enters the room, he finds a Sword embedded in the ground, bound by ropes. Cutting one of the ropes causes the evil magic within the blade to awaken and burn away the rest, thus beginning the battle. Link must transform into [[Wolf Link|wolf form]] and use his senses to see Death Sword. When it attacks and gets its Sword stuck in the floor, Wolf Link must jump at it and start biting to make it visible. Afterwards, he can shoot it with the [[Bow]] while it is floating in the air to stun it. Alternatively, he can also use the [[Clawshot]] or the [[Gale Boomerang]]. Afterwards, it flies in circles around Link attempting to strike him with its Sword, at which point it gets stuck again, leaving it vulnerable.


After defeating Death Sword, a path will open up to where Link can find the spinner [[Spinner]] in a [[Chest]].
After defeating Death Sword, the path leading to the [[Spinner]] will open up.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Both Death Sword and [[Phantom Zant]] share an unique mini-boss theme.
*Both Death Sword and [[Phantom Zant]] share an unique mini-boss theme.
*Before the battle with Death Sword begins, its Sword is embedded in the floor with a myriad of ropes adorned with {{w|wikipedia|ofuda}}. Ofuda are a type of talisman that are generally used for protecting from danger. They originate from the Shinto in Japan.
*Before the battle with Death Sword begins, its Sword is embedded in the floor with a myriad of ropes adorned with {{w|wikipedia|ofuda}}. Ofuda are a type of talisman that are generally used by the {{wp|Shinto}} for danger protection.
*Death Sword may have been partially inspired or connected to [[Blue Stalfos]], a mini-boss from [[Oracle of Ages]]. They both go by the same name in the German version and have similar appearances.  


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Death Sword shares its French name, Faucheur, with [[Gomess]]. The name is an allusion to the {{wp|Grim Reaper}}, who is known in French-speaking regions as "la Faucheuse."
Death Sword shares its French name, Faucheur, with [[Gomess]]. The name is an allusion to the {{wp|Grim Reaper}}, who is known in French-speaking regions as "la Faucheuse." Death Sword also shares its German name, Todesklinge, with [[Blue Stalfos]].


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Revision as of 23:11, 28 January 2017

Template:Boss Death Sword is the mini-boss of the Arbiter's Grounds in Twilight Princess.

Strategy

When Link enters the room, he finds a Sword embedded in the ground, bound by ropes. Cutting one of the ropes causes the evil magic within the blade to awaken and burn away the rest, thus beginning the battle. Link must transform into wolf form and use his senses to see Death Sword. When it attacks and gets its Sword stuck in the floor, Wolf Link must jump at it and start biting to make it visible. Afterwards, he can shoot it with the Bow while it is floating in the air to stun it. Alternatively, he can also use the Clawshot or the Gale Boomerang. Afterwards, it flies in circles around Link attempting to strike him with its Sword, at which point it gets stuck again, leaving it vulnerable.

After defeating Death Sword, the path leading to the Spinner will open up.

Trivia

  • Both Death Sword and Phantom Zant share an unique mini-boss theme.
  • Before the battle with Death Sword begins, its Sword is embedded in the floor with a myriad of ropes adorned with ofuda. Ofuda are a type of talisman that are generally used by the Shinto for danger protection.

Etymology

Death Sword shares its French name, Faucheur, with Gomess. The name is an allusion to the Grim Reaper, who is known in French-speaking regions as "la Faucheuse." Death Sword also shares its German name, Todesklinge, with Blue Stalfos.

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ゴベラの剣 (Gobera no Ken) Sword of Gobela
France FrenchEU Faucheur Reaper
Germany German Todesklinge Death's Sword
Italy Italian Spada Mortis Sword of Death (Latin)
Latin America SpanishLA Espada de la Muerte Sword of Death

Gallery

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