Ice Rod
Template:Item The Ice Rod is a weapon that appears exclusively in A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds. It is similar to the Fire Rod, but it harnesses the power of Ice.
Location and Uses
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, the Ice Rod is located in the Ice Cave east of Lake Hylia. Link must use a Bomb to gain access to the cave. When used, the Ice Rod launches freezing ice that can permanently freeze enemies. It can also instantly defeat some enemies, such as Crows. The Ether Medallion has a similar effect.
The Ice Rod is required to defeat Trinexx, the boss of Turtle Rock. It is also is particularly effective against the Lanmolas of Desert Palace.
The Ice Rod drains the Magic Meter. Fortunately, a frozen enemy that is smashed with the Magic Hammer will often leave behind a Magic Jar.
A Link Between Worlds
The Ice Rod in A Link Between Worlds functions differently from A Link to the Past, though its effect is the same. Instead of launching balls of ice, it drops an ice block in front of Link. It can be rented from Ravio's Shop at any point in the game for 100 Rupees, or purchased for 1200 Rupees; 800 if it is the first item bought. As in A Link to the Past, the Ice Rod is essential to completing Turtle Rock.
The Ice Rod can be upgraded to the Nice Ice Rod by buying the Ice Rod and giving ten Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai. The Nice Ice Rod drops four ice blocks in a diamond formation.
Breath of the Wild
The Ice Rod in Breath of the Wild is a usable one handed weapon with the ability to freeze enemies for a short period of time. While the Blizzard Rod freezes enemies for a longer period of time.
Non-Canon Appearances
Hyrule Warriors Series
Template:Sectstub In Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends, the Rented Ice Rod is used by Ravio as part of the moveset for his Rental Hammer Weapon. It can be used to smash enemies with chunks of ice or create icicles that can launch enemies into the air or freeze them.
In Hyrule Warriors Legends, the Ice Rod also appears as an Item Card in the Lorule Map. It can be used to destroy fire statues, removing locks on certain adjacent squares so that they can be opened normally. Using it will activate the Water Element Nice Power on the Ravio Board.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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FrenchCA | Baguette de glace Template:ExpGame Baguette de glace louée  Baguette de glace de luxe
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FrenchEU | Baguette de Glace Template:ExpGame Great baguette de glace
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German | Eisstab | |
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Italian | Bacchetta del Ghiaccio | |
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SpanishLA | Cetro de Hielo Template:ExpGame Cetro de Hielo alquilado Cetro de Hielo mejorado
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Ice Sceptre Rented Ice Sceptre Improved Ice Sceptre |
Gallery
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Ice Rod artwork from A Link to the Past
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Ravio demonstrating the Ice Rod's use in A Link Between Worlds
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Rented Ice Rod sprite from A Link Between Worlds
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Nice Ice Rod sprite from A Link Between Worlds
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Nice Ice Rod from A Link Between Worlds
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Ice Rod from Breath of the Wild
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Blizzard Rod from Breath of the Wild
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Ravio using the Rented Ice Rod in Hyrule Warriors
