Wolf Link: Difference between revisions

In {{TP}}, Wolf Link is the divine beast that [[Midna]] explains the [[Twili]] have long believed would free them.<ref>{{Cite|In our world, we've long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast.|Midna|TP}}</ref> [[Link]] is transformed into this form due to the influence of the [[Twilight]] covering [[Hyrule]].<ref>{{Cite|O brave youth... In the land covered in twilight, where people roam as spirits, you were transformed into a blue-eyed beast...|Faron (Spirit)|TP}}</ref> His whole body changes and reforms, leaving only his earrings, his distinctive blue eyes, and the [[Triforce]] mark on his hand. Though losing the ability to use items, this new form grants Link heightened senses and speed, along with many other unique abilities.<ref>{{Cite|Eee hee hee! Want to see something interesting? You're a beast! You should know what to do! Use your senses with (D Pad) and poke around...|Midna|TP}}</ref> In this form, Midna rides on Link's back giving directions, and allows him to [[Warping|warp]] using the [[Portal (Object)|Portal]]s created across Hyrule.

It is later revealed that anyone engulfed in the Twilight will normally be transformed into a helpless spirit, and that only the power of the Triforce protects Link and enables him to retain his physical form, although considerably altered.<ref>{{Cite|Twilight covered Hyrule like a shroud, and without light, the people became as spirits. Within the twilight, they live on, unaware that they have passed into spirit forms...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You were transformed into a blue-eyed beast... That was a sign... It was a sign that the powers of the chosen one rest within you...and that they are awakening.|Faron (Spirit)|TP}}</ref> Link is eventually able to return to his human form with the aid of the [[Light Spirit]] [[Faron (Spirit)|Faron]].<ref>{{Cite|If you were to return Faron Woods where you were first transformed... If you were to revive the light spirit... There, by the power of the light spirit, you may find the means to regain your other state of being...|Ordona (Spirit)|TP}}</ref> Upon entering the other provinces of Hyrule covered in Twilight, Link is again transformed into his wolf form, and can only regain his human form after aiding the Spirits of Light by restoring light to the area.

One of the most important aspects of Link's wolf transformation is that he gains the use of greatly enhanced senses. This ability, shown as Sense while in wolf form, activates a special combination of enhanced visual and olfactory perception. Visual range is reduced, but Link is able to detect many otherwise hidden things. The Sense ability is notably similar to the power of the [[Lens of Truth]] from previous titles, though it can be used indefinitely and does not take up [[Magic Meter|Magic Power]].

Another application of the Sense ability is the detection of special patches of ground found all across Hyrule. These appear as patches of sparkling light where Wolf Link can dig, usually unearthing items such as [[Rupee]]s or [[Heart]]s. Some of the patches are larger, and can lead to different areas within dungeons, or to [[cave]]s. This digging ability is always available to Link while in wolf form, but is mostly useless unless combined with the Sense ability.

=====Midna's Assistance=====

[[File:Dark Energy2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Midna's Dark Energy Attack]]

Another ability is the Dark Energy Attack, where Midna raises her hand and summons a growing circle of crackling Twilight energy which will surround any enemies within range. Once released, this power allows Wolf Link to unleash multiple attacks, rapidly darting from one enemy to another, defeating them all simultaneously. This technique is vital to defeat the groups of Shadow Beasts which appear from the [[Portal (Object)|Portal]]s across Hyrule. It is also very useful in defeating large groups of enemies.