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This article is about the Sword technique performed by Link. For the Added Effect found on the Zora Helm, see Spin Attack (Added Effect).

The Spin Attack, also known as the Whirling Blade, Whirling Blade Technique, and the Big Move, is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed]

Names in the American English canon

Name
Spin Attack
Appearance(s)
Name
Whirling Blade
Appearance(s)
Name
Whirling Blade Technique
Appearance(s)

Four Swords[18]

Name
Big Move
Appearance(s)

Skyward Sword HD[19]

Names in the American English canon
NameAppearance(s)
Spin Attack
Whirling Blade
Whirling Blade Technique

Four Swords[18]

Big Move

Skyward Sword HD[19]

For terminology in other regions, see § Nomenclature below.

Overview

Phantom Hourglass

Link performing a Spin Attack to hit four Shock Switches simultaneously

Considered to be one of Link's signature moves, the Spin Attack sees the young hero hold his Sword in a fighting stance, then rotating in a full circle as he slashes with it, striking everything around him in a range of 360 degrees or more. The attack typically deals greater damage than an ordinary Sword strike, and is useful for quickly disposing of whole groups of Enemies with a single move. In addition to being a strong offensive technique, the Spin Attack is sometimes used for solving puzzles within Dungeons; for instance, when several Shock Switches need to be activated simultaneously. It can also hasten the process of cutting Grass or Pots, and collecting any Items that they drop.

In most of its appearances, the Spin Attack must be "charged" by briefly holding the Sword button. While the blade is readied, Link can continue to move around, though at a reduced speed and always facing in the same direction. Additionally, in many of the games in which the Spin Attack appears, Link is able to upgrade the maneuver in some fashion during his quest.

A Link to the Past

The Spin Attack in A Link to the Past is a secret Sword technique used by the Knights of Hyrule, taught to Link by his Uncle when the young hero finds him injured in Hyrule Castle during the game's early scenes.[20] It is performed by holding the B button for approximately one second until the shine of the blade reaches its tip, then releasing the button. Link reaches back before swinging the blade forward, striking any Enemies behind him.

Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, the Spin Attack technique is available to Link as soon as he retrieves his Sword on Toronbo Shores. The knowledge of how to perform it has been inherited through the family of the hero through several generations.[17] It is performed by holding the button which the Sword is assigned to for approximately one second until the Sword flashes, then releasing the button.

Link's Awakening is the only game in which Link performs a backhanded Spin Attack by default, turning counterclockwise in this case. Link can use the Roc's Feather to jump while his Sword charges, allowing him to perform a Spin Attack midair.

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, the Spin Attack can be performed as soon as Link receives his first Sword, though the attack's range is fairly limited with the Kokiri Sword he wields as a child.

One way to perform the attack is to hold the B button for a moment and then release it; after the initial slash, Link readies his Sword by holding it behind him. If he holds the Sword for at least two full seconds, then he will perform an elongated Spin Attack with two spins. The other way to perform the attack is to make a quick, full circle with the Control Stick in either direction, then press B at the end.

After Link visits the Great Fairy of Power and receives a Magic Meter, he gains the ability to power up the Spin Attack by charging it. This causes the attack to emit a magic whirl that extends its reach, at the expense of some of his Magic Meter. Charging the attack for two or more seconds creates an even larger whirl, but consumes more of his Magic Meter. Link will still be able to perform a non-magical Spin Attack by releasing the B button immediately as charging begins. Performing the Spin Attack by rotating the Control Stick will add the magical property without consuming any of his Magic Meter.

Majora's Mask

Majora's Mask 3D

Deku Link performing a Spin Attack

The Spin Attack in Majora's Mask behaves nearly identically to Ocarina of Time, with two minor differences. Link does not gain the magical Spin Attack ability upon receiving the Magic Meter during the first three-day cycle; this comes only after meeting the Great Fairy of Power by rescuing the 15 Stray Fairies from Snowhead Temple.[21][note 1] In addition, if Link performs the Spin Attack three times consecutively by rotating the Control Stick, the third Spin Attack will have a double rotation.

Deku Link can perform a version of the Spin Attack by simply pressing the A button.[22] He will stand on one foot and twirl 720 degrees, striking with the tip of his hat, which briefly hardens into a root. This Spin Attack can stun Enemies and break Objects such as Grass and Pots, but is rarely powerful enough to defeat at Enemy. If performed while running, Deku Link's movement speed will temporarily increase. In the original Majora's Mask, his hat does not transform during the attack, though he can use it to instantly reach top movement speed from standing still.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

In Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, the Spin Attack is performed by holding the button which the Sword is assigned to for approximately one second until the Sword flashes, then releasing the button. Several of the Magic Rings in these games alter characteristics of the Spin Attack; the Charge Ring enables Link to charge up the Spin Attack in half of the time it normally takes,[23] while the Spin Ring causes Link to spin twice instead of once.[24] The Energy Ring causes Link to automatically shoot a Sword Beam instead of readying a Spin Attack once the Sword button has been held.[25] Link can use the Roc's Feather or the Roc's Cape to jump while his Sword charges, allowing him to perform a Spin Attack midair.

In Oracle of Seasons, the Spin Attack can be used as a "show of courage" to open the Maku Tree Gate.[26]

During the ending credits of a non-Linked Game of Oracle of Ages, Link is shown sword-training with Ralph, and attempts to teach him the Spin Attack. Ralph winds up losing control and inadvertently pulling off a Hurricane Spin.

Four Swords

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The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, Link can once again use the Spin Attack from the time he receives the Hero's Sword from Orca, having learned the technique during Sword Training.[7] One way to perform the Spin Attack is to hold the B button for a moment as Link readies the Sword behind his back, then release the button. The other method is to rotate the Control Stick in a full circle in either direction, then press B at the end. In addition, when performing the Thrust attack four times in sequence, the fourth strike will be a Spin Attack.

Four Swords Adventures

Four Swords Adventures

A Spin Attack from the Cross Formation

There are four ways to perform a Spin Attack in Four Swords Adventures:

  1. Holding the B button until the Sword glows, then releasing it.
  2. Quickly rotating the Control Stick in a full circle then pressing the B button.
  3. Pressing the B button during or immediately after Rolling.
  4. Pressing the B button four times quickly while holding the Control Stick in any direction.

While the Links are in the Cross Formation, they can perform a special Spin Attack where the four heroes all spin around the center of the Formation, making it extremely effective when surrounded by Enemies.[27] Once their Swords are filled with the Power to Repel Evil, executing a Spin Attack will also fire a Sword Beam.

The Minish Cap

The Minish Cap is the only game in The Legend of Zelda series in which Link is unable to perform a Spin Attack upon receiving a Sword. Instead, he learns the technique from Swiftblade shortly after completing Deepwood Shrine, the game's first Dungeon.[28] It is performed by holding the button that the Sword is assigned to for approximately one and a half seconds until the shine of the blade reaches its tip, then releasing the button.[29] If Link finds Scarblade's dojo in Castor Wilds, he will be able to reduce the Spin Attack's charging time.[30] After obtaining all seven prior Tiger Scrolls, Swiftblade the First will pass the Great Spin Attack onto the young hero;[31] training with Greatblade will then extend the attack's duration.[32]

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, the Spin Attack can be performed as soon as Link receives the Wooden Sword from Rusl. The children of Ordon Village ask Link for a demonstration of his Sword skills, and will casually mentioning the controls for each maneuver, including the Spin Attack.[33]

In the Nintendo GameCube version, as well as Twilight Princess HD, Link can perform the Spin Attack either by pressing and holding the B button for a moment and then releasing it, or by quickly spinning the Control Stick in a full circle and pressing B at the end. For the first time in the series, the direction of the Spin Attack will match the direction that the Control Stick is spun.

Due to the Wii version utilizing motion controls for Sword strikes, it is not possible to charge a Spin Attack. Instead, it is performed instantly by shaking the Nunchuk from side to side, with the direction of the Spin Attack again matching its movement. After performing the attack in the Wii version, Link will have to wait approximately two seconds until his Sword shimmers before he can do it again.

Executing the Control Stick or Nunchuk motion while Link is performing a Jump Slash or a Backflip will allow him to unleash a Spin Attack immediately upon landing. The Spin Attack can also be performed while Link is riding on Epona, though he merely whirls the Sword above his head instead of fully spinning. When Link is in his Wolf form, the Spin Attack is changed to a quick, full-body spin that strikes with his outstretched tail. In the Wii version, Wolf Link's tail will shimmer after two seconds, as though it were a Sword.

Main article: Great Spin

One of the Hidden Skills Link can acquire is the Great Spin, which enhances the power and radius of the Spin Attack when he is at full health.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, the Spin Attack is taught by Oshus during Sword Training, and is performed by quickly drawing a circle around Link with the Stylus. Link will spin in the same direction as the circle. If the maneuver is performed four times in a row without resting, he will become dizzy and unable to move for several seconds.

Once Link has earned the Swordsman's Scroll by completing the game's Trading Quest, he can perform the Hurricane Spin by executing three Spin Attacks in a row.[34]

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, the Spin Attack is taught by Russell during Sword Training, though he doesn't explain the controls unless Link asks him.[12] It is once again performed by quickly drawing a circle around Link with the Stylus.[35] Link will spin in the same direction as the circle. If the maneuver is performed four times in a row without resting, he will become dizzy and unable to move for several seconds.

Once Link has earned the Swordsman's Scroll by collecting all 20 Stamps with the Stamp Book and showing them to Niko, he can perform the Hurricane Spin by executing three Spin Attacks in a row.[36]

Skyward Sword

The Spin Attack in Skyward Sword is taught by Eagus in the Sparring Hall,[13] and is performed by swinging both the left and right Joy-Cons at the same time.[37][note 2] Using the maneuver depletes a larger portion of Link's Stamina Wheel than ordinary Sword strikes. Link will spin in the direction the controllers are swung, which is crucial to the game's mechanics, as many Enemies have vulnerabilities or defenses against attacks from certain directions. Skyward Sword also introduces a vertical Spin Attack which sees Link quickly flip on the spot with his Sword outstretched, performed by swinging the controllers upward or downward.

Once Link gains the ability to perform Skyward Strikes, the charged gained from holding the Sword aloft can be used to amplify the Spin Attack, increasing its strength and radius.

A Link Between Worlds

The Spin Attack in A Link Between Worlds is performed by holding the B button for approximately one second until the shine of the blade reaches the Sword's hilt, then releasing it. As soon as the charging is complete, a faint circle appears to whirl around Link, indicating the range of the attack.

If Link manages to return all 100 of the Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai, she will reward the young hero by upgrading his Spin Attack to the Great Spin.

Tri Force Heroes

The Spin Attack in Tri Force Heroes is performed by holding the B button for approximately one second until the shine of the blade reaches the Sword's hilt, then releasing it. As soon as the charging is complete, a faint circle appears to whirl around Link, indicating the range of the attack. Once the Links have gathered, a Spin Attack can be performed by whichever one sits at the top of a Totem. This allows the Totem-carrier to move around while the attack is taking place, effectively increasing its range. If a Link is thrown by the one underneath him while he is holding a Spin Attack charged, then he will automatically perform the maneuver midair.

Several of the available Outfits can affect the Spin Attack in different ways. The Sword Suit, Sword Master Suit, and Fierce Deity Armor all double the strength of Link's Sword; the Sword Master Suit also increases its length and range, while the Fierce Deity Armor allows Link to shoot four Sword Beams in a cross formation whenever a Spin Attack is performed. The Spin Attack Attire increases the strength, range, and duration of the attack, similar to the Great Spin from A Link Between Worlds, and also renders Link invincible during the maneuver. Finally, the Dapper Spinner allows Link to perform a Spin Attack by quickly pressing the B button three times, hastening its execution.

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, the Spin Attack can be performed with a One-Handed or Two-Handed Weapon by holding the attack button, but its execution changes depending on the Weapon used. With a One-Handed Weapon, the Spin Attack is identical to previous incarnations, being a single, powerful circular attack with a wide range. It can be charged longer for more power and range at the cost of more Stamina. With Two-Handed Weapons, Link does not charge the Spin Attack but instead begins spinning continuously shortly after the attack button is held. Link continues to spin until the attack button is released or until Link runs out of Stamina, at which point he finishes the attack with a powerful downward strike that can knock foes away. If Urbosa's Fury is unlocked and activated, Link will do his regular Spin Attack like normal, but he will summon a wide arc of Lightning around him to electrocute enemies nearby, similar to the Electrical attack used by Electric Lizalfos.

Tears of the Kingdom

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Similar to Breath of the Wild, Link can perform a Spin Attack with One-Handed and Two-Handed Weapons.

Echoes of Wisdom

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Spin Attacks reappear in Echoes of Wisdom.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Series

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl

The Spin Attack

In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Spin Attack is Link, Young Link, and Toon Link's Up Special Move. It proves to be a powerful attack when used on the ground, and when used in the air, it serves as Link's third jump and thus help him recover from off-stage. It is not until its appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl that the Spin Attack can be charged while on the ground. Young Link and Toon Link's version of the Spin Attack is weaker than its adult Link counterpart; however, the younger Links' attack traps enemies in a cyclone of slashes and can draw in foes if they are relatively close to the Spin Attack's radius.

SoulCalibur II

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In SoulCalibur II, Link uses two variations of the Spin Attack. The first version acts much like the Hurricane Spin: Link can charge his sword to spin around several times, although this will not leave him dizzy like in other Zelda games. By completely charging the sword with the Spin Attack, a more powerful attack will be unleashed, demonstrated by the fire that surrounds Link's sword in the process. The second version, called the Cyclone Attack, causes Link to jump into the air while executing a Spin Attack. Like the previous variation, this attack can also be charged by the young hero, which will cause for Link to jump higher. The Spin Attack, when fully charged, causes 74 HP worth of damage while the Cyclone Attack deals 71 HP.

Spin Attack: Arrow DownArrow Down LeftArrow LeftHorizontal Attack Button(Hold Horizontal Attack Button)
Cyclone Attack: Arrow Up(Arrow Up Left,Arrow Up Right)Horizontal Attack Button(Hold Horizontal Attack Button)

Hyrule Warriors

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The Spin Attack serves as Link's Special Attack for the Hylian Sword and Master Sword Weapons in Hyrule Warriors. He raises his Sword to charge energy, much like when charging a Skyward Strike, then unleashes a powerful Spin Attack that spans a wide range. A shorter and less far-reaching Spin Attack can be used by pressing the Strong Attack button, where he does a single spin if using the Hylian Sword, or two spins when using the Master Sword. The button can be held down for a couple of seconds first for increased range and damage. His fourth combo also involves a Spin Attack which takes him into the air, and a Spin Attack similar to the Cyclone Attack can be used if the Strong Attack button is held down after any of his combos. He can move around while charging this attack, and although it is weaker and has less range than his other Spin Attacks, it is useful for causing extra damage to Captains, Warriors and Giant Bosses, depleting their Weak Point Gauge faster.

Toon Link can perform the Hurricane Spin as some of his combos and Special Attack for his Light Sword Weapon. The Special Attack variant causes him to briefly become dizzy, a reference to when he used the technique in The Wind Waker.

Nintendo Land

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Cadence of Hyrule

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Spin Attacks in Cadence of Hyrule can be performed by Link. They damage any Enemies within the eight tiles around him and knock them away.[16] When used, one fourth of Link's Stamina Gauge will be depleted.[16]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBRBritish
Spin Attack (SSSkyward Sword)[39]
JapanJapan
Japanese
  • 回転斬り (Kaitengiri) (ALttPA Link to the Past)[40]
  • 回転斬り (Kaiten Giri) (TWWThe Wind Waker | PHPhantom Hourglass | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[41][42][43]
  • 回転(かいてん)斬(ぎ)り (Kaiten Giri) (SSSkyward Sword)[44]
  • 回転斬(かいてんぎ)り (Kaitengiri) (TFHTri Force Heroes)[45]
  • Spinning Slice
  •  
  •  
  •  
The Kingdom of DenmarkThe Kingdom of Denmark
Danish
Snurreangreb (SSSkyward Sword)[46] 
The Kingdom of the NetherlandsThe Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
  • Spin Attack (Draaiaanval) (SSSkyward Sword)[47]
  • Draaiaanval (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[48]
  •  
  •  
The Republic of FinlandThe Republic of Finland
Finnish
Pyörähdyshyökkäys (SSSkyward Sword)[49] 
CanadaCanada
FrenchCACanadian
  •  
  •  
  •  
The French RepublicThe French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
  •  
  •  
The Federal Republic of GermanyThe Federal Republic of Germany
German
Wirbelattacke (TWWThe Wind Waker | PHPhantom Hourglass | SSSkyward Sword | TFHTri Force Heroes)[57][58][59][60] 
The Hellenic Republic (Greece)The Hellenic Republic (Greece)
Greek
Περιστρεφόμενη Επίθεση (Peristrefómeni Epíthesi) (SSSkyward Sword)[61] 
The Italian RepublicThe Italian Republic
Italian
  • Attacco vortice (OoSOracle of Seasons)[62]
  • Attacco rotante (TWWThe Wind Waker | PHPhantom Hourglass | SSSkyward Sword | TFHTri Force Heroes | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[63][64][65][66][67]
  • Tornado attack
  • Spinning attack
The Republic of KoreaThe Republic of Korea
Korean
회전베기 (Hoejeonbegi) (PHPhantom Hourglass | TFHTri Force Heroes)[68][69] 
The Portuguese RepublicThe Portuguese Republic
PortugueseEUEuropean
  • Ataque Rotativo (SSSkyward Sword)[70]
  • Ataque Rodopiante (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[48]
  •  
  •  
The Russian FederationThe Russian Federation
Russian
  • Удар с разворотом (Udar s razvorotom) (SSSkyward Sword)[71]
  • Круговая атака (Krugovaya ataka) (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[48]
  •  
  •  
Latin AmericaLatin America
SpanishLALatin American
Ataque giratorio (MM3DMajora's Mask 3D | PHPhantom Hourglass | TFHTri Force Heroes)[72][73][74] 
The Kingdom of SpainThe Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Ataque circular (MM3DMajora's Mask 3D | TWWThe Wind Waker | PHPhantom Hourglass | SSSkyward Sword | TFHTri Force Heroes)[75][76][77][78][79] 
The Kingdom of SwedenThe Kingdom of Sweden
Swedish
Snurrattack (SSSkyward Sword)[80] 
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not used by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Hurricane Blade[81]
Applies to
A Link to the Past
Source

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Superseded by
Art & Artifacts
Name
Whirling Blade Attack[82]
Applies to
Link's Awakening
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Superseded by
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Hurricane Blade[81]
A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Art & Artifacts
Whirling Blade Attack[82]
Link's Awakening

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

Gallery

  • A Link to the Past

    Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Ocarina of Time

    Artwork of adult Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Ocarina of Time

    Artwork of child Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Ocarina of Time

    Link learning the powered-up Spin Attack from the Great Fairy of Power

  • Ocarina of Time 3D

    Promotional screenshot of child Link performing a Spin Attack

  • The Wind Waker

    Model of Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Super Smash Bros. Melee

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Super Smash Bros. Melee

    Young Link performing a Spin Attack

  • SoulCalibur II

    Link performing the charged Spin Attack

  • SoulCalibur II

    Link performing the Cyclone Attack

  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    Toon Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Hyrule Warriors

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

    Link and Toon Link performing Spin Attacks

  • Cadence of Hyrule

    The Spin Attack power-up

  • Age of Calamity

    Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack

See Also

Great Spin
Great Spin
Great Spin
Great Spin
Hurricane Spin
Hurricane Spin
Hurricane Spin
Hurricane Spin
Shadow Spin Attack
Shadow Spin Attack
Shadow Spin Attack
Shadow Spin Attack

Notes

  1. ↑ Woodfall Temple in the Nintendo 64 version of Majora's Mask.
  2. ↑ In the Wii version of Skyward Sword, the Spin Attack is instead performed by swinging the Wii Remote and Nunchuk at the same time.[38]

References

  1. ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 387 (ALttPA Link to the Past)
  2. ↑ When you charge power for a Spin Attack, magic power will be consumed. Pay attention to your green Magic Meter! — Great Fairy of Power (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  3. ↑ You mastered the Spin Attack! Press and hold [B]IconFile:MM B Button Icon.png to power your weapon with magic... When you release [B]IconFile:MM B Button Icon.png, your sword will unleash a whirlwind of energy as you spin around. To stir up energy quickly without having to charge your weapon, rotate [Control Stick]IconFile:MM Control Stick Icon.png once and press [B]IconFile:MM B Button Icon.png. — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  4. ↑ Reviving Power
    You found all the Stray Fairies in Snowhead Temple and revived the Great Fairy of Power. As thanks, she powered up your Spin Attack!     — Bombers' Notebook (Majora's Mask 3D)
  5. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide, BradyGames, Pocket Guide, pg. 41 (OoSOracle of Seasons)
  6. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide, BradyGames, Pocket Guide, pg. 98 (OoAOracle of Ages)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Next is the spin attack! Hold B Button briefly to build up your strength, then release it! (Or rotate L Stick once and press B Button.) — Orca (The Wind Waker HD)
  8. ↑ Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 28
  9. ↑ Spin Attack
    Press and hold your sword button. Charge and release!     — Tiger Scroll (The Minish Cap)
  10. ↑ Since you're at it, how about you show us that other move... Y'know, that little twirly thing you do! What do you call it? A spin attack? — Beth (Twilight Princess)
    Since you're at it, how about you show us that other move... Y'know, that little twirly thing you do! I love that! What do you call it? A spin attack? — Beth (Twilight Princess HD)
  11. ↑ And, finally, we have the spin attack. Slide the stylus in a circle around yourself to spin attack, LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.. — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Now for the spin attack! This one's a little bit trickier. If you don't know how to do this attack, just ask me! Now hustle! — Russell (Spirit Tracks)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 You really are a strong swordsman. Easy to teach too. You make this instructor proud! Are you ready to try a spin attack? — Eagus (Skyward Sword)
    You really are a strong swordsman. Easy to teach too. You make this instructor proud! Are you ready to try a spin attack? — Eagus (Skyward Sword HD)
  14. ↑ Spin Attack (A Link Between Worlds manual, pg. 20)
  15. ↑ That swift Spin Attack of his... Fella, it's something else! I always looked up to him as a kid, heh.
    The story goes that he appears before the unlucky and slices away their bad luck with a single marvelous spin!     — Daily Riches Owner (Tri Force Heroes)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Spin Attack Link
    Hold L Button and then release to deal damage to enemies adjacent to Link, at the cost of stamina.     — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 'The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down the Sword Button and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release the Button! Can you master this?' — Secrets Of The Whirling Blade (Link's Awakening DX)
  18. ↑ Whirling Blade Technique (A Link to the Past & Four Swords manual, pg. 9)
  19. ↑ Try getting in some good practice on those logs! If you forget how to swing your sword, you can always check the Help with [Directional Button Right]IconFile:SSHD Directional Button Right Icon.png. Don't ever forget your fundamentals! Once you've sliced up those logs, I'll set it up so you can try out your big move. — Eagus (Skyward Sword HD)
  20. ↑ I shall teach you one of the secret sword techniques used by the Knights of Hyrule... Hold the B Button to focus power in your blade. Release it to unleash the power. — Link's Uncle (A Link to the Past)
  21. ↑ Oh, strong young one! I am the Great Fairy of Power! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I grant you prowess with this new sword technique! — Great Fairy of Power (Majora's Mask 3D)
  22. ↑ One more thing: Press A Button when you're on the ground to perform a spin attack! — Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D)
  23. ↑ Charge Ring
    Spin Attack charges quickly     — Ring Box (Oracle of Seasons)
  24. ↑ Spin Ring
    Double Spin Attack     — Ring Box (Oracle of Seasons)
  25. ↑ Energy Ring
    Beam replaces Spin Attack     — Ring Box (Oracle of Seasons)
  26. ↑ Maku Tree Gate
    Show courage to gain passage!     — Sign (Oracle of Seasons)
  27. ↑ This formation is very useful when you're surrounded by enemies. You can do a super spinning attack in this formation. (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 17)
  28. ↑ We shall start with the most basic of all techniques! I shall teach you...the Spin Attack! — Swiftblade (The Minish Cap)
  29. ↑ First!! Press and hold your sword button... Second!! Build up enough power... Third!! Releeeease your destructive might!! — Swiftblade (The Minish Cap)
  30. ↑ Yes! Then I will teach you how to more quickly unleash your Spin Attack, which you have already learned! — Scarblade (The Minish Cap)
  31. ↑ This is a technique that only I have mastered... Only one who holds the sacred blade can perform...the Great Spin Attack! — Swiftblade I (The Minish Cap)
  32. ↑ Yes! All right, I'll teach you how to prolong the duration of the Great Spin Attack, which you have already learned! — Greatblade (The Minish Cap)
  33. ↑ Like it's hard to briefly hold B Button and release it. — Malo (Twilight Princess)
    You just lightly shake the Nunchuk side to side... — Malo (Twilight Princess)
    Like it's hard to briefly hold B Button and release it. — Malo (Twilight Princess HD)
  34. ↑ You got the Swordsman's Scroll! Memories of veteran swordsmen flow through it. You can now perform the great spin attack, LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! Do a spin attack three times to execute a great spin attack! — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  35. ↑ To do a spin attack, quickly draw a circle around yourself. — Russell (Spirit Tracks)
  36. ↑ You got a Swordsman's Scroll! Memories of veteran swordsmen flow through it. You can now perform the great spin attack, LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! Draw a circle around you three times to execute the attack! — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  37. ↑ Spin Attack
    Swing [Joy Cons]IconFile:SSHD Joy Cons Icon.png together horizontally     — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)
  38. ↑ Great! Now I'm going to surround you with logs. You need to cut them all without moving from that spot! All you have to do is swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk horizontally at the same time. Give it a shot! — Eagus (Skyward Sword)
  39. ↑ Spin Attack (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 11)
  40. ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 22
  41. ↑ 次(つぎ)は　回転斬(かいてんぎ)りじゃ！
    B Buttonをしばらく押(お)して　気(き)をためて離(はな)す！     — Orca (The Wind Waker)
  42. ↑ 回転斬(かいてんぎ)りと同(おな)じように
    すばやく３回転(かいてん)させれば
    使(つか)うことができる！     — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  43. ↑ 回転斬り Link — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Japanese version)
  44. ↑ 回転(かいてん)斬(ぎ)り (Skyward Sword Japanese manual, pg. 8)
  45. ↑ B Buttonを押(お)し続(つづ)けて離(はな)すと
    回転斬(かいてんぎ)りを出(だ)せます     — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  46. ↑ Snurreangreb (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 91)
  47. ↑ Spin Attack (draaiaanval) (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 41)
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 48.2 A Link Between Worlds manual, pg. 9
  49. ↑ Pyörähdyshyökkäys (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 101)
  50. ↑ Four Swords Adventures manual, Canadian version, pg. 39
  51. ↑ Faites trois fois une attaque tourbillon pour la déclencher. — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  52. ↑ Maintenez B Button enfoncé, puis relâchez pour effectuer une attaque circulaire. — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  53. ↑ Et maintenant, l'Attaque Circulaire! Appuie un moment sur B Button, retiens ta respiration et relâche le bouton! — Orca (The Wind Waker)
  54. ↑ Faites trois attaques circulaires à la suite pour la déclencher. — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  55. ↑ Attaque circulaire (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 31)
  56. ↑ Maintenez, puis relâchez B Button pour effectuer une attaque circulaire. — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  57. ↑ Als Nächstes die Wirbelattacke! Halte B Button für eine Weile gedrückt, sammle deine Kräfte und lass los! — Orca (The Wind Waker)
  58. ↑ Führe dazu drei Mal die Wirbelattacke aus! — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  59. ↑ Wirbelattacke (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 21)
  60. ↑ B Button gedrückt halten und loslassen: Wirbelattacke — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  61. ↑ Περιστρεφόμενη Επίθεση (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 111)
  62. ↑ Tieni premuto A o B per caricare, rilascia per sferrare un attacco vortice! — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian version)
  63. ↑ Il prossimo è l'attacco rotante! Tieni premuto B Button, trattieni il respiro e rilascia il pulsante! — Orca (The Wind Waker)
  64. ↑ Ora puoi realizzare il Gran attacco rotante, compiendo tre Attacchi rotanti! — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  65. ↑ Attacco rotante (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 71)
  66. ↑ Tieni premuto e rilascia B Button per un vertiginoso attacco rotante! — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  67. ↑ Attacco rotante — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian version)
  68. ↑ 회전베기와 마찬가지로 재빠르게 3번 돌면 사용할 수 있다! — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  69. ↑ B Button를 길게 눌렀다가 떼면
    회전베기 공격을 합니다     — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  70. ↑ Ataque Rotativo (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 61)
  71. ↑ Удар с разворотом (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 121)
  72. ↑ Ataque giratorio
    Mantén oprimido B Button y suéltalo / Gira Circle Pad + B Button     (Majora's Mask 3D Latin American Spanish manual, pg. 8)
  73. ↑ Realiza el ataque giratorio tres veces seguidas para ejecutarlo. — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  74. ↑ Mantén oprimido B Button y luego suéltalo para hacer un ataque giratorio. ¡Procura no marearte! — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  75. ↑ Ataque circular
    Mantén pulsado B Button y suéltalo / Gira Circle Pad + B Button     (Majora's Mask 3D European Spanish manual, pg. 8)
  76. ↑ Ahora aprenderás el ataque circular. Mantén pulsado B Button para concentrar energía y luego suéltalo. — Orca (The Wind Waker)
  77. ↑ Haz el ataque circular tres veces seguidas para ejecutarlo. — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  78. ↑ Ataque circular (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 51)
  79. ↑ Mantén pulsado B Button y luego suéltalo para hacer un ataque circular. ¡Procura no marearte! — Mr. Tudor (Tri Force Heroes)
  80. ↑ Snurrattack (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 81)
  81. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 128
  82. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 13

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