Ice Rod

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Ice Rods are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed][3]

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

The Ice Rod is located in the Ice Cave east of Lake Hylia in A Link to the Past 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.

ALttP Ice Rod Sprite.png

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

Hyrule Compendium Entry
235 (240) Ice Rod
BotW Hyrule Compendium Ice Rod.png
Description
A magical rod crafted from refined ice found in the Hebra Mountains. This rod can cast waves of freezing air. Great for magic—not so great for melee.
Common Locations
Gerudo Highlands
Eldin Canyon
Properties
Atk 5

Ice Rods are one-handed Weapons in Breath of the Wild. They are weaker counterparts to Blizzard Rods. Ice Rods are not made of flammable materials and can safely be used around open flames or Scorching Climates. Ice Rods are also not made of magnetic materials and cannot be manipulated with Magnesis. Ice Rods do not conduct electricity, and will float in sufficiently deep bodies of water. Ice Rods are imbued with Ice elemental energy, generating a flurry of Ice when swung. However, Ice Rods are fragile and will break easily if they make direct contact with objects or enemies. Ice Rods will also break simply from extended use. If Link executes a Spin Attack while wielding a Ice Rod, he will let loose five blasts at once in different directions. They also provide minor resistance to Heat, though they have no effect in Scorching Climates. When thrown with the R button, Ice Rods will not leave Link's hand and instead produce a flurry of Ice that will advance in the direction they are thrown. Ice Rods will temporarily lose their magical properties if used excessively, requiring a brief cooldown period before they can be used again.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information
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In Hyrule Warriors, 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, 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.

Cadence of Hyrule

Ambiguously Canon Information

The Ice Rod appears as a weapon in Cadence of Hyrule, capable of launching balls of ice at enemies from a distance at the cost of Stamina, sometimes causing them to be frozen temporarily. When either Cadence, Link, or Zelda runs out of stamina, the rod can then be used to club opponents at close range. If the projectile flies above water, it will freeze the water beneath it, allowing the heroes to walk on water temporarily without having to use the Zora's Flippers.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information

The Ice Rod appears as a weapon that can first be obtained by defeating an Ice Wizzrobe. It can be used to freeze enemies in a particular area, and is particularly strong against enemies with Fire elemental energy, such as Fire Moblins and Fire Wizzrobes. Once it is used three times, it must regain its Ice energy. The Ice can be collected by either defeating Ice Moblins, Ice Wizzrobes, or any monster that has Ice elemental energy.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
アイスロッド (Aisu Roddo) (ALttP | ALBW)[6][7]Ice Rod
Canada
FrenchCA
Baguette de glace (ALBW) 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Baguette de glace (ALBW)[11] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Eisstab (ALBW | HWDE)[8][9]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Bacchetta del Ghiaccio (ALttP)[4]
  • Bacchetta del ghiaccio (ALBW)[5]
  • Ice Wand
  • Ice wand
The Republic of Korea
Korean
아이스 로드 (Aiseu Rodeu) (ALBW)[10] 
Latin America
SpanishLA
Cetro de Hielo (ALBW)[12] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Cetro de Hielo (ALBW) 
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Gallery

  • The Rented Ice Rod from A Link Between Worlds

    The Rented Ice Rod from A Link Between Worlds

  • The Rented Ice Rod icon from A Link Between Worlds

    The Rented Ice Rod icon from A Link Between Worlds

  • The Nice Ice Rod from A Link Between Worlds

    The Nice Ice Rod from A Link Between Worlds

  • The Nice Ice Rod icon from A Link Between Worlds

    The Nice Ice Rod icon from A Link Between Worlds

  • An Ice Wizzrobe wielding an Ice Rod from Breath of the Wild

    An Ice Wizzrobe wielding an Ice Rod from Breath of the Wild

  • Ravio using the Rented Ice Rod from Hyrule Warriors

    Ravio using the Rented Ice Rod from Hyrule Warriors

  • The Ice Rod from Cadence of Hyrule

    The Ice Rod from Cadence of Hyrule

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 393 (ALttP)
  2. ↑ "Ice Rod" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  3. ↑ "Ice Rod -- Assign it to A Button B Button X Button Y Button
    This will launch a ball of ice dealing 1 damage in the direction you're facing, at the cost of stamina.    " — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule)
  4. ↑ "La Bacchetta del Ghiaccio! Usando l'energia magica scagli una gelida raffica di ghiaccio!" — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  5. ↑ "Bacchetta del ghiaccio
    Agitala per congelare tutto quello che vuoi.    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds, Italian localization)
  6. ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 46 Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 25 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 14
  7. ↑ "アイスロッド
    振ると色んな物を
    凍らせることができる    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  8. ↑ "Eisstab
    Schwinge ihn, um alles Mögliche einzufrieren.    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  9. ↑ "Eisstab: Fügt Wasser als empfohlenes Element hinzu und löscht Feuer." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  10. ↑ "아이스 로드
    휘두르면 다양한 사물을
    얼릴 수 있다    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  11. ↑ "Baguette de glace
    Une petit coup de cette baguette suffit à geler toute sorte de choses.    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  12. ↑ "Cetro de Hielo
    Este cetro congela cualquier cosa con un simple y firme movimiento de muñeca.    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
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