Power Glove
The Power Glove,(ALttP | OoA | ALBW)[1][citation needed] also known as the Handy Glove,[2][note 1] is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series that allows Link to lift heavy objects. In some games,(ALttP | ALBW) it is eventually replaced by the more powerful Titan's Mitt. In others,(TAoL | OoA) 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.[5]
A Link to the Past
Power GloveThis allows the wearer to lift and throw heavy objects.
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.[6] Rosso also hints that Link should pick up the rocks surrounding his home.[7] 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
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.
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.[8] He spots Bagu coming back towards the castle,[9] 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,[10] 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,[11][12] 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
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
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 Mattel's Power Glove controller for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese |
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 FrenchCA | Gants de la force (ALBW)[24] | |
 FrenchEU | Gants de puissance (ALBW)[19] | |
 German |
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 Italian |
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 Korean | 파워 글러브 (Pawo Geulleobeu) (ALBW)[22] | Power Glove |
 Russian | N/A (TAoL) | |
 SpanishLA | Guante de Fuerza (ALBW)[23] | |
 SpanishEU | Guante de Fuerza (ALBW)[25] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
The Power Glove as seen in the inventory from A Link to the Past
A Power Glove Item Card from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Notes
- ↑ This item was also referred to as the Magic Glove in NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America and on Zelda.com's encyclopedia.[3][4] However, as this contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, this is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 134 (ALttP | OoA | ALBW)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 126 (TAoL)
- ↑ NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 66
- ↑ "Magic Glove
The Magic Glove gives its owner the power to smash even the strongest rocks into tiny bits of gravel." — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia, Zelda.com (archive), retrieved January 22, 2022. - ↑ "Handy Glove: Use this to break the blocks in the palaces by swinging the sword." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 46)
- ↑ "I was on the mountain mining ore when, all of a sudden, the earth started shaking! When I got home, the place was a wreck. Rocks everywhere. You seen outside? I'll be bustin' my back for days to clean up that mess. At least pickin' up rocks and smashin' the things feels pretty good. Wish they were full of good ore, though. What? You want to try too? Rah! Feels good smashin' stuff! Huh? Can’t do it? Sorry to hear it. Can’t stand to see a nice kid like you not be able to throw your weight around... Here-take this. It’s a hand-me-down from yours truly." — Rosso (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "You’ll feel tough with that on your mitt—oughta be able to pick up rocks! Smaller ones, anyway. And if you get to smashin' and just can’t stop yourself, well, there’s a whole bunch of them outside! Grah-ha-ha! Just a joke, that’s all. I wouldn't REALLY tell ya to do all my work out there. Still, if you do...who am I to stop ya? Now, these rocks aren't gonna clean themselves up. Back to it!" — Rosso (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ And the Handy Glove is on! - Link (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
- ↑ He's coming back! - Link (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
- ↑ This time, I have a magic glove, so I'll be strong enough to beat you! - Link (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
- ↑ I gave it to Ganon. I had to. - Bagu (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
- ↑ He's holding my frogs for ransom! - Bagu (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
- ↑ "Hai ottenuto i Guanti della Forza!" — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
- ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 386
- ↑ "Guanti della forza
Grazie a questi guanti, con
puoi sollevare piccoli massi. Ti senti più forte!" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 49
- ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 29 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 23
- ↑ "パワーグローブで小さい岩を持ち上げられる
まるで気分は力持ち！" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Gants de puissance
Vous permet de soulever des rochers avec et de vous sentir grand et fort." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Krafthandschuh: Fügt Blitz als empfohlenes Element hinzu und macht an Felsen Gegner sichtbar." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Krafthandschuh
Erhöht die Körperkraft, sodass du mit kleine Felsen aufheben kannst." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "파워 글러브로 작은 바위를 들이 을릴 수 있다
기분만큼은 천하장사!" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Guante de Fuerza
Te hace sentirte fuerte como nadie. Oprime para levantar rocas pequeñas." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Gants de la force
Vous permet de soulever des rochers avec et de vous sentir grand et fort." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Guante de Fuerza
Te hace sentirte fuerte como nadie. Pulsa para levantar rocas pequeñas." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
puoi sollevare piccoli massi. Ti senti più forte!" —