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The '''Naginata''' is a class of Weapon used by [[Impa]] in {{HW}}. It is associated with [[Element (Hyrule Warriors)|Fire]].
The {{Term/Store|Naginata||Series, HW, HWL, HWDE}} is a class of {{Term|HWDE|Weapon}} used by {{Term|HWDE|Impa|link}} in {{HW}}.<ref>{{Cite|Naginata|Smithy|HWDE}}</ref> It is associated with the {{Term|HWDE|Element|link}} of Fire.
==Variations==
==Variations==
The default Naginata is the '''Guardian Naginata''', which has a blue body and a massive, golden {{wp|Japanese sword mountings#Tsuba|tsuba}} that guards from the long steel blade. It is found by beating the [[Adventure Mode]] Adventure Map square G-9 after using a [[Item Card|Candle]] to find it.
The default Naginata is the '''Guardian Naginata''', which has a blue body and a massive, golden {{wp|Japanese sword mountings#Tsuba|tsuba}} that guards from the long steel blade. In {{HW|-}}, it is found by beating the [[Adventure Mode]] Adventure Map square G-9 after using a [[Item Card|Candle]] [[Item Card]] to find it.
The '''Scorching Naginata''' has a purple body with intricate, golden designs and a round tsuba with a red, flame-shaped blade. It is obtained
The '''Scorching Naginata''' has a purple body with intricate, golden designs and a round tsuba with a red, flame-shaped blade. In {{HW|-}}, it is obtained by getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on the Adventure Map square G-11 after revealing it with a Candle.
by getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on the Adventure Map square G-11 after revealing it with a Candle.
The '''Sheikah Naginata''' bears a red body and a guard in the shape of a stylized [[Eye Symbol]], a mark of the [[Sheikah]]. It is obtained from getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on the Adventure Map square D-15, after using a [[Item Card#Water Bomb|Water Bomb]] to find it.
The '''Sheikah Naginata''' bears a red body and a guard in the shape of a stylized [[Eye Symbol]], a mark of the [[Sheikah]]. In {{HW|-}}, it is obtained from getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on the Adventure Map square D-15, after using a [[Item Card#Water Bomb|Water Bomb]] to find it.
The Lv.★ form of the Naginata is the '''8-Bit Magical Sword''', which is based on the [[Magical Sword]] from {{TLoZ}}. It is obtained by getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on Termina Map square C-7, after using a [[Item Card#Bomb|Bomb]] to find it but is only available for ''Hyrule Warriors''.
The Lv.★ form of the Naginata is the '''8-Bit Magical Sword?''', which is available in {{HW|-}} and {{HW|DE}}. It is based on the [[Magical Sword]] from {{TLoZ}}. In {{HW|-}}, it is obtained by getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on [[Termina Map]] square C-7, after using a [[Item Card#Bomb|Bomb]]. In {{HW|DE|-}}, instead of appearing as a separate Weapon, the 8-Bit Magical Sword? replaces the Crackling Naginata when the "8-Bit Weapons" Setting is turned on in Game Settings within the Settings menu.
Impa holds the Naginata upwards, then twirls it. A red circle of arcane symbols appears on the ground, drawing enemies in as several blades rise to the sky and a pupil-less [[Eye Symbol|Sheikah eye]] appears in the air above the center. The eye gains its pupil as the blades crash down on the enemies. This attack hits a very wide, circular area ahead of Impa.
Impa holds the Naginata upwards, then twirls it. A red circle of arcane symbols appears on the ground, drawing enemies in as several blades rise to the sky and a pupil-less Sheikah eye appears in the air above the center. The eye gains its pupil as the blades crash down on the enemies. This attack hits a very wide, circular area ahead of Impa.
==Etymology==
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|name1= Naginata
|name2= Guardian Naginata
|name3= Scorching Naginata
|name4= Sheikah Naginata
|name5= 8-Bit Magical Sword
|name6= Crackling Naginata
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|ja1= {{Romanize|薙刀|Naginata}}
|ja2= {{Romanize|守護者の薙刀|Shugosha no Naginata|Guardian's Naginata}}
|ja3= {{Romanize|業炎の薙刀|Gōen no Naginata|Blazing Naginata}}
|ja4= {{Romanize|伝家の薙刀|Denka no Naginata|Heirloom Naginata}}
The default Naginata is the Guardian Naginata, which has a blue body and a massive, golden tsuba that guards from the long steel blade. In Hyrule Warriors, it is found by beating the Adventure Mode Adventure Map square G-9 after using a CandleItem Card to find it.
The Scorching Naginata has a purple body with intricate, golden designs and a round tsuba with a red, flame-shaped blade. In Hyrule Warriors, it is obtained by getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on the Adventure Map square G-11 after revealing it with a Candle.
The Sheikah Naginata bears a red body and a guard in the shape of a stylized Eye Symbol, a mark of the Sheikah. In Hyrule Warriors, it is obtained from getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on the Adventure Map square D-15, after using a Water Bomb to find it.
The Lv.★ form of the Naginata is the 8-Bit Magical Sword?, which is available in Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. It is based on the Magical Sword from The Legend of Zelda. In Hyrule Warriors, it is obtained by getting an A-Rank while playing as Impa on Termina Map square C-7, after using a Bomb. In Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, instead of appearing as a separate Weapon, the 8-Bit Magical Sword? replaces the Crackling Naginata when the "8-Bit Weapons" Setting is turned on in Game Settings within the Settings menu.
Impa uses her Naginata to throw enemies into the air, then uses the Naginata to make them explode.
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Impa throws her Naginata in front of her, stabs it into the ground and kicks any nearby enemies while carrying herself along the body of the weapon. She then slams her Naginata down, creating a shock wave.
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Impa uses magic to create four Naginatas from flame, which she then uses to stab in a central point before making them explode.
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Impa's Naginata catches fire, she throws it in front of her and creates a massive wall of flames.
Impa holds the Naginata upwards, then twirls it. A red circle of arcane symbols appears on the ground, drawing enemies in as several blades rise to the sky and a pupil-less Sheikah eye appears in the air above the center. The eye gains its pupil as the blades crash down on the enemies. This attack hits a very wide, circular area ahead of Impa.
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