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{{Term/Store|Blade Trap|Blade Traps|Series, LA, LADX|plural}},{{Exp Game|LA}}<ref>{{Cite Book|type= Guide|game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 101}}</ref> also known simply as {{Term/Store|Trap|Traps|TLoZ|plural}},{{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A|publisher= |page= 121}}</ref> are recurring traps in {{TLoZ|Series}}.

Blade Traps are formidable, mechanized obstacles equipped with spikes or blades. They come in a variety of types and are always impervious to all attacks, with some either staying dormant until approached, and others moving in a set path.

Blade Traps as dormant obstacles are common to the 2D games, in titles such as {{TLoZ}}, {{LA}}, {{OoS}}, and {{OoA}}. Generally speaking, upon crossing the path of a Blade Trap, whether vertical or horizontal, the trap will react instantly by closing in rapidly on the intruder. Contact with a Blade Trap damages [[Link]] (usually one [[Heart]] by default) and may prove deadly in some circumstances. After being set off, they will slowly return to their original position.

Other Blade Traps glide along a projected path, specifically those in {{OoT}} and {{MM}}, but also appears in some 2D games as well, such as {{ALttP}}. These Blade Traps move along the ground, regardless of Link's presence, at the same constant speed, competing for space. The path of these traps vary; with some either moving from one side to the next, and others moving in a complete circle.

Other, although much less common, types of Blade Traps have also appeared throughout the series. {{ALttP|-}} and {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}} introduced giant versions of Blade Traps, which move in a set path around the room, taking up large amounts of space. In {{TP}}, a stone model used in the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Twilight Princess)|Arbiter's Grounds]] and a gilded model used in the [[Temple of Time (Twilight Princess)|Temple of Time]] appear, both of which appear as obstacles that move along the [[Spinner]] rails. The boss of Arbiter's Grounds, [[Stallord]], makes great use of them in its boss battle. These Blade Traps are the only kind that can be destroyed, as the [[Dominion Rod]] may be used to bring a nearby statue to life, consequently smashing the trap in question with its ax.

A similar type of trap called the [[Chaser]] appears in {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}, {{FS}} and {{TMC}}, which is a sentient bladed trap that will follow Link down narrow corridors once he is within its line of vision.

Blade Traps appear as a hazard in {{SS}}. They can be found in [[Lanayru Desert]] on the way to meeting [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]], the Thunder Dragon. These sharp blades move back and forth, making it difficult for Link to pass through the area.

File:TLoZ Link Dodging Traps.png|Artwork of Link with some Blade Traps from {{TLoZ|-}}

File:TLoZ Link Dodging Traps 2.png|Artwork of Link with a Blade Trap from the Japanese NES port of {{TLoZ|-}}

File:BigTrap.png|Large Blade Trap from {{ALttP|-}}

File:UnusedTrap.png|Unused Trap from {{ALttP|-}}

File:OoS Blade Trap Big Red Sprite.png|Red giant Blade Trap from {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}

File:SpikedSpinner.png|Spiked Blade Trap from {{TP|-}}

File:Toge Trap TP 1.png|Arbiter's Grounds Blade Trap from {{TP|-}}

File:Toge Trap TP 3.png|Temple of Time Blade Trap from {{TP|-}}

File:TLoZ Link next to a Trap Figure.png|Figure of Link and a Blade Trap from {{TLoZ|-}}

* [[Chaser]]

* [[Spike]]