Scorching Climate
Scorching Climates are a recurring mechanic in The Legend of Zelda series.(BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom)[1][2] Scorching Climates go unnamed in Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword, and Echoes of Wisdom.
Overview
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, the Death Mountain Crater, Fire Temple, and Fire Room are all located within or contain a Scorching Climate. When Link is in a Scorching Climate, a countdown timer will appear. The amount of time Link has is eight seconds for every Heart in his Life Gauge. If this timer expires, Link will instantly die, although he is able to be saved if he has a Fairy. Wearing the Goron Tunic allows Link to traverse Scorching Climates without taking damage.
Skyward Sword
The Volcano Summit, which is located on the upper portion of Eldin Volcano, is a Scorching Climate.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, a Scorching Climate appears in the Eldin Canyon and Death Mountain. It is the result of Divine Beast Vah Rudania's rampage, which has worsened the eruptions from Death Mountain.[3] When in a Scorching Climate, Link will catch on Fire and begin to take damage.[1] He will also have a pained expression on his face. However, this can be avoided by wearing pieces of Fireproof Armor or drinking a Fireproof Elixir, both of which grant the Flame Guard Added Effect. Additionally, Arrows drawn in a Scorching Climate will ignite and deal Fire damage when shot at flammable Objects or Enemies. If Link attempts to fire a Bomb Arrow in a Scorching Climate, it will immediately explode.
Several of the Death Mountain Markers along the Mountain Road track the intensity of Eldin Volcano and Death Mountain's Scorching Climate. The Scorching Climate begins near Medingo Pool, only requiring one level of Flame Guard to traverse.[4] At the Abandoned North Mine and past the Bridge of Eldin, the Scorching Climate intensifies, requiring two levels of Flame Guard for protection.[5][6]
In a Scorching Climate, Roasted Foods can be created by dropping their corresponding Materials onto the ground.[7] Weapons, Bows, and Shields that are made of wood will also burn when exposed to a Scorching Climate, eventually disintegrating into ash.[8]
Tears of the Kingdom
In Tears of the Kingdom, Eldin Canyon has cooled down with the dormancy of Death Mountain and no longer has a Scorching Climate. However, the Caves within these Regions still contain Scorching Climates. Additionally, parts of the Depths contain Scorching Climates, such as the Death Mountain Depths, Eldin Canyon Depths, and parts of the Eldin Mountains Depths. Waterfalls of Flowing Lava, which are located below Hot Springs on the Surface, are also surrounded by Scorching Climates. Lastly, Dinraal is surrounded by a Scorching Climate that moves with her.
Like in Breath of the Wild, Link is required either equip a piece of Flame-Resistant Equipment or drink Fireproof Elixirs to safely navigate Scorching Climates.[2] If Link brings out a Bomb Flower in a Scorching Climate, it will explode the moment he either drops or throws it, or when he Fuses it to an Arrow. However, this explosion can be prevented by dousing the Link in Water first.
Echoes of Wisdom
In Echoes of Wisdom, Scorching Climates are created by the presence of Lava in an area. A Scorching Climate is present on Eldin Volcano in the area surrounding its Crater. This includes several Caves, such as the Crater Shortcut, the Rock-Roast Quarry, and the Lizalfos Burrow. Areas in the Still World that feature Lava, like the Stilled Eldin Volcano, Stilled Western Eldin Volcano, and parts of Eldin Temple, are also subjected to Scorching Climates. When Princess Zelda is idle within a Scorching Climate, she will sweat and fan herself, which is similar to reaction to the Heat of the Gerudo Desert. Unlike in other appearances, Scorching Climates do not cause damage to Zelda.
Trivia
- In Ocarina of Time, there is a glitch that causes the timer in Scorching Climates to not work at all if Link is at the lowest amount of health possible, which is one sixteenth of a Heart. The Life Gauge will display this amount rounded upwards to quarter of a Heart.[9]
Nomenclature
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See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Scorching Climates
— Tips and Tricks (Breath of the Wild)
The extreme temperatures of volcanic regions will hurt you without the proper precautions. Wear fireproof equipment or down an elixir to stave off the heat. - ↑ 2.0 2.1
Scorching Climates
— Tips and Tricks (Tears of the Kingdom)
The extreme temperatures of superheated volcanic regions will hurt you without the proper precautions. Wear fireproof equipment or down an elixir to stave off the heat. - ↑
With Rudania runnin' wild recently, Death Mountain's eruptions have gotten real bad.
— Bludo (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Death Mountain Marker #2
— Death Mountain Marker (Breath of the Wild)
Goron City ahead
Heat level: ★
Non-Gorons use extreme caution - ↑
Death Mountain Marker #6
— Death Mountain Marker (Breath of the Wild)
Abandoned North Mine
Heat level: ★★
No unauthorized access - ↑
Death Mountain Marker #8
— Death Mountain Marker (Breath of the Wild)
Bridge of Eldin
Heat level:★★
Non-Gorons turn back or burn! - ↑
Scorching Climate
— Tips and Tricks (Breath of the Wild)
In the extreme heat of volcanic regions, ingredients will cook simply by placing them on the ground. Use this to your advantage to prepare meals on the go. - ↑
Scorching Climates
— Tips and Tricks (Breath of the Wild)
In the extreme heat of volcanic regions, wooden bows or shields you have equipped will catch fire. It's better to use metal equipment instead. - ↑ Break Timers with Low Health, @SeedyZ on YouTube, Uploaded February 20, 2024 (Archive)