Power Glove

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Template:Item The Power Glove,^{(ALttP)[citation needed]} also known as the Handy Glove, is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series that allows Link to lift heavy objects. In some games,^(ALttP) it is eventually replaced by the more powerful Titan's Mitt. In others,^(TAoL) it is itself an upgrade to the Power Bracelet.

Location and Uses

The Adventure of Link

The Handy Glove is situated within the walls of Midoro Palace in The Adventure of Link. Upon collection, it increases the strength of Link's Sword, allowing it to crush the blocks found in Palaces.

A Link to the Past

The Power Glove is located in the Desert Palace in A Link to the Past, introducing the need to lift heavy rocks. These rocks obstruct the path to the bosses of the dungeon, the Lanmolas. These rocks also surround the entrance to Death Mountain, necessitating the retrieval of the Power Glove before Link can ascend to the Tower of Hera. Unlike the Gloves in The Adventure of Link, the Power Glove does not alter Link's Sword power.

The Power Glove is replaced by the more powerful Titan's Mitt in Thieves' Town.

Oracle of Ages

The Power Glove is located in the Ancient Tomb in Oracle of Ages. It functions as the L-2 Power Bracelet, being able to lift considerably heavier objects, such as the statues found in and around the Tomb. The Power Glove is crucial for defeating the boss of the dungeon, Ramrock, in its final form. In said form, its hands transform into metal balls, connected to the main body by chains. Link must use the Power Glove to grab onto one of the balls that it doesn't throw towards the young hero and pull it far enough so that it recoils and hits Ramrock, eventually defeating it.

A Link Between Worlds

The Power Glove in A Link Between Worlds functions nearly identically to its counterpart in A Link to the Past. Rosso gives Link the Power when the hero expresses an interest in picking up small rocks. Rosso also hints that Link should pick up the rocks surrounding his home. If Link obliges in picking up all of the rocks surrounding his house, Rosso will reward Link with a Chest containing 50 Rupees. Some Lost Maiamais can be located beneath small rocks that must be lifted.

The Power Glove is eventually replaced by the Titan's Mitt on the Gear screen, though both are visible on Link's hands.^{[clarification needed]}

Other Appearances

Ambiguously Canon Information

Ancient Stone Tablets

The Worn-Out Glove is an item only available in Ancient Stone Tablets. It works identically to the Power Glove, except that only a single rock can be lifted per screen.

Non-Canon Information

Link lending the Magic Glove to Bagu

The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

In the The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics, Link uses the Magic Glove from The Adventure of Link in a fight against Bagu. When Link finds out that Bagu stole a fragment of the Triforce of Wisdom, Link grabs the Handy Glove and proceeds to hunt him down. He spots Bagu coming back towards the castle, and charges him before the two engage in combat. Link then uses his Glove and is able to heave Bagu into the air and throw him down, forcing Bagu to reveal why he took the sacred relic. When he confesses that he gave the Triforce fragment to Ganon because he's holding Bagu's pet frogs for ransom, Link reluctantly allows Bagu to use his Magic Glove so that he can defeat the Prince of Darkness and retrieve his frogs.

The Faces of Evil

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In The Faces of Evil, the Power Glove is an item that can be used to destroy stronger enemies and boulders instantly, as opposed to using Bombs. It costs 10 Rubies per use. The Power Glove is created by giving the Crone in Spearfish Falls some Grapple Berries.

The Wand of Gamelon

In The Wand of Gamelon, the Power Glove appears identically as in The Faces of Evil; it is an item that can be used to destroy enemies and boulders instead of using Bombs. It costs 10 Rubies per use. The Power Glove is created by Grimbo of Washubi Swamp after Zelda gives him a Hanyu Spore.

Hyrule Warriors

Main articles: Gauntlet § Hyrule Warriors and Gauntlet § Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, the Power Gloves are the third Level form of the Gauntlet, a class of Weapon used by Link. They are joined with a Chain Chomp, functioning as the Weapon's Ball and Chain.

Trivia

• In A Link to the Past, the Power Glove and Titan's Mitt subtly alter Link's sprite so that his hands are armored and no longer flesh-colored. This detail is absent from A Link to the Past & Four Swords.
• The Power Glove may be a reference to the Power Glove controller for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
		Handy Glove Magic Glove	Power Glove
	Japanese	聖なるグローブ	パワーグラブ
	FrenchCA		Gants de la force (ALBW)
	FrenchEU		Gant du Puissance (ALttP) Bracelet de Force (OoA) Ganta de puissance (ALBW)
	German		Krafthandschuh (OoA) Krafthandschuhe (ALttP)
	Italian		Guanti Muscolo (OoA) Guanti della Forza Guanti della forza (ALBW)
	Spanish	Guante	Guante de Fuerza (OoA)

Gallery

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  The Power Glove as seen in the inventory from A Link to the Past

References

Gauntlets

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