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{{Infobox Ability | |||
|image = File:Dowsing.png | |||
|caption = | |||
|type = | |||
|game = SS | |||
|other = | |||
|req = [[Goddess Sword]] | |||
|uses = Locating treasures, people, and objects | |||
|comp = | |||
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{{Term/Store|Dowsing||Series, SSHD}} is a treasure-seeking ability that the [[Goddess Sword]] possesses in {{SS}}.<ref>{{Cite|I can lead you in the direction of this aura through a process known as {{Color|SSHD Red|dowsing}}.|Fi|SSHD}}</ref> | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In Dowsing mode, the Goddess Sword acts as a sort of [[compass]] to inform [[Link]] about nearby important items and help him track them down.<ref>{{Cite|It is possible to use your dowsing ability | In Dowsing mode, the Goddess Sword acts as a sort of [[compass]] to inform [[Link]] about nearby important items and help him track them down.<ref>{{Cite|It is possible to use your dowsing ability to locate hidden objects or creatures.|Fi|SS}}</ref> Link can choose in the Dowsing menu which specific object or person he wishes to track down. When Link is in the Dowsing mode, the camera will switch to a first-person perspective and allow the young hero to explore his surroundings. As Link gets closer to the object or person he is searching for, the sword will beep faster and faster, pointing in the direction in which it is found. Fi can obtain new Dowsing targets by scanning people and objects and focusing on the aura it produces.<ref>{{Cite|Furthermore, my analysis suggests that this Kikwi most likely produces a false-positive dowsing reaction due to previous direct contact with Zelda. [...] Learning that Zelda is no longer with the Kikwi elder is an unfortunate setback. But he may still have useful information. Taking this into account, I calculate an 85% probability that your quest will be aided if you find the lost Kikwis for the elder. To expedite your search for these forest-dwelling creatures, I have added Kikwis as a dowsing option.|Fi|SS}}</ref> | ||
to locate hidden objects or creatures.|Fi|SS}}</ref> Link can choose in the Dowsing menu which specific object or person he wishes to track down. When Link is in the Dowsing mode, the camera will switch to a first-person perspective and allow the young hero to explore his surroundings. As Link gets closer to the object or person he is searching for, the sword will beep faster and faster, pointing in the direction in which it is found. Fi can obtain new Dowsing targets by scanning people and objects and focusing on the aura it produces.<ref>{{Cite|Furthermore, my analysis suggests that this Kikwi most likely produces a false-positive dowsing reaction due to previous direct contact with Zelda. [...] Learning that Zelda is no longer with the Kikwi elder is an unfortunate setback. But he may still have useful information. Taking this into account, I calculate an 85% probability that your quest will be aided if you find the lost Kikwis for the elder. To expedite your search for these forest-dwelling creatures, I have added Kikwis as a dowsing option.|Fi|SS}}</ref> | |||
After Link tempers the Goddess Sword into the Goddess White Sword, its new powers can allow Link to dowse for more items.<ref>{{Cite|Nayru's Flame has strengthened this blade, increasing its dowsing capabilities.|Fi|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Master, the abilities of your sword have increased. It is now possible to dowse for Rupees. I have registered Rupees as a viable dowsing target. Use this exciting new feature as you deem necessary.|Fi|SS}}</ref> However, Fi may only store one optional Dowsing target, and if Link selects a new one, the previous target will be erased.<ref>{{Cite|Your dowsing ability can be calibrated to locate the item that this person seeks. However, if you are searching for another object that someone has asked you to find, that target will be removed when you switch to this target.|Fi|SS}}</ref> | After Link tempers the Goddess Sword into the Goddess White Sword, its new powers can allow Link to dowse for more items.<ref>{{Cite|Nayru's Flame has strengthened this blade, increasing its dowsing capabilities.|Fi|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Master, the abilities of your sword have increased. It is now possible to dowse for Rupees. I have registered Rupees as a viable dowsing target. Use this exciting new feature as you deem necessary.|Fi|SS}}</ref> However, Fi may only store one optional Dowsing target, and if Link selects a new one, the previous target will be erased.<ref>{{Cite|Your dowsing ability can be calibrated to locate the item that this person seeks. However, if you are searching for another object that someone has asked you to find, that target will be removed when you switch to this target.|Fi|SS}}</ref> | ||
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| [[File: | | [[File:SS Zelda Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|Zelda]] | | [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|Zelda]] | ||
| [[Sealed Grounds]] | | [[Sealed Grounds]] | ||
| Fi scanning Link's [[Sailcloth]]. | | Fi scanning Link's [[Sailcloth]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File: | | [[File:SS Kikwi Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Kikwi]]s | | [[Kikwi]]s | ||
| [[Faron Woods]] | | [[Faron Woods]] | ||
| Agreeing to find all the [[Kikwi]] tribe members for [[Bucha]]. | | Agreeing to find all the [[Kikwi]] tribe members for [[Bucha]]. | ||
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| | | [[File:SS Piece of the Key Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| Earth Temple Key | | [[Earth Temple Key]] | ||
| [[Eldin Volcano]] | | [[Eldin Volcano]] | ||
| Overhearing [[Ledd]] and [[Cobal]]'s conversation outside the Earth Temple. | | Overhearing [[Ledd]] and [[Cobal]]'s conversation outside the Earth Temple. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Power Generator.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Power Generator Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Power Generator]]s | | [[Power Generator]]s | ||
| [[Lanayru Desert]] | | [[Lanayru Desert]] | ||
| Speaking to an [[Ancient Robot]]. | | Speaking to an [[Ancient Robot]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Propeller.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Propeller Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Windmill Propeller]] | | [[Windmill Propeller]] | ||
| [[Skyloft]] | | [[Skyloft]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Jakamar]] after reviving [[Scrapper]]. | | Speaking to [[Jakamar]] after reviving [[Scrapper]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Trial Gate.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Trial Gate Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Trial Gate]] | | [[Trial Gate]] | ||
| [[Isle of Songs]] and on top of [[Levias]] | | [[Isle of Songs]] and on top of [[Levias]] | ||
| Whenever Link learns [[Din's Power]], [[Nayru's Wisdom]], [[Farore's Courage]] and the "[[Song of the Hero]]" to open trial gates. | | Whenever Link learns [[Din's Power]], [[Nayru's Wisdom]], [[Farore's Courage]] and the "[[Song of the Hero]]" to open trial gates. | ||
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| | | [[File:SS Sacred Water Model.png|center|x50px]] | ||
| [[Sacred Water]] | | [[Sacred Water]] | ||
| [[Lake Floria]] | | [[Lake Floria]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Faron (Dragon)|Faron]] | | Speaking to [[Faron (Dragon)|Faron]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File: | | [[File:SS Sandship Map Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Sandship|Skipper's Ship]] | | [[Sandship|Skipper's Ship]] | ||
| [[Pirate Stronghold]] | | [[Pirate Stronghold]] | ||
| Letting [[Fi]] scan the sails and masts inside the Pirate's Stronghold. | | Letting [[Fi]] scan the sails and masts inside the Pirate's Stronghold. | ||
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| [[File:Water Basin.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Water Basin Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Water | | [[Water Basin]] | ||
| [[Volcano Summit]] | | [[Volcano Summit]] | ||
| After finding the flaming entrance to the | | After finding the flaming entrance to the {{Term|SS|Fire Sanctuary (Dungeon)|link}} dungeon, speak to the Mogma [[Ledd]] by the waterfall near the [[Volcano Summit]]. | ||
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| [[File:Tadtones.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Tadtones Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Tadtone]]s | | [[Tadtone]]s | ||
| [[Faron Woods]] | | [[Faron Woods]] | ||
| Speaking to Bucha during the [[Song of the Hero]] Quest. | | Speaking to Bucha during the [[Song of the Hero]] Quest. | ||
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| [[File:Party Wheel.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Party Wheel Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Party Wheel]] | | [[Party Wheel]] | ||
| [[Fun Fun Island]] | | [[Fun Fun Island]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Dodoh]] and accepting his quest after opening an entrance to [[Thunderhead]]. | | Speaking to [[Dodoh]] and accepting his quest after opening an entrance to [[Thunderhead]]. | ||
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| [[File:Crystal Ball.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Crystal Ball Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Crystal Ball]] | | [[Crystal Ball]] | ||
| [[Skyloft]] | | [[Skyloft]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Sparrot]] and accepting his quest after defeating [[Ghirahim]] for a second time. | | Speaking to [[Sparrot]] and accepting his quest after defeating [[Ghirahim]] for a second time. | ||
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| [[File:Pumpkin Patch Plower.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Pumpkin Patch Plower Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Mogma#Guld|Pumpkin Patch Plower]] | | [[Mogma#Guld|Pumpkin Patch Plower]] | ||
| [[Pumpkin Landing]] | | [[Pumpkin Landing]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Kina]] and accepting her quest after defeating [[Ghirahim]] for a second time. | | Speaking to [[Kina]] and accepting her quest after defeating [[Ghirahim]] for a second time. | ||
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| [[File:New Plant Species.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS New Plant Species Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Kikwi#Oolo|New Plant Species]] | | [[Kikwi#Oolo|New Plant Species]] | ||
| [[Skyloft]] | | [[Skyloft]] | ||
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| [[File:Heart | | [[File:SS Heart Dowsing Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Heart]]s | ||
| <center>-</center> | | <center>-</center> | ||
| Speaking to Fi while having low hearts | | Speaking to Fi while having low hearts | ||
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| [[File:Goddess Cube.png|center|50px]] | | [[File:SS Goddess Cube Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Goddess Cube]]s | | [[Goddess Cube]]s | ||
| [[Eldin Volcano]] | | [[Eldin Volcano]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Gorko]] when he is in the Eldin Volcano region, after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]]. | | Speaking to [[Gorko]] when he is in the Eldin Volcano region, after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]]. | ||
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| [[File: | | [[File:SS Rupees Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Rupee]]s | | [[Rupee]]s | ||
| [[Eldin Volcano]] | | [[Eldin Volcano]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Mogma#Cobal|Cobal]] in the caves of [[Eldin Volcano]] (see [[Dowsing#Gallery|gallery]] for details) after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]]. | | Speaking to [[Mogma#Cobal|Cobal]] in the caves of [[Eldin Volcano]] (see [[Dowsing#Gallery|gallery]] for details) after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]]. | ||
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| [[File: | | [[File:SS Treasure Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Collectibles|Treasure]] | | [[Collectibles|Treasure]] | ||
| [[Skyloft]] | | [[Skyloft]] | ||
| Having [[Gondo]] upgrade Link's gear after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]], then choosing <u>not</u> to have any items upgraded. | | Having [[Gondo]] upgrade Link's gear after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]], then choosing <u>not</u> to have any items upgraded. | ||
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| [[File: | | [[File:SS Gratitude Crystal Icon.png|center|50px]] | ||
| [[Gratitude Crystal]]s | | [[Gratitude Crystal]]s | ||
| [[Skyloft]] | | [[Skyloft]] | ||
| Speaking to [[Batreaux]] after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]]. | | Speaking to [[Batreaux]] after obtaining the [[Goddess Sword|Goddess White Sword]]. | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Nomenclature== | |||
{{Nomenclature}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Dowsing | File:SS Dowsing Eyecon.png|The eye icon used to cancel Dowsing by looking | ||
File:Dowsing All targets aquired.png| | File:Dowsing All targets aquired.png|All Dowsing Target slots filled | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
{{ | {{Categories | ||
| | |abilities= SS, SSHD | ||
}} | }} | ||
