Statue
Statues are recurring Objects in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3]
Location and Uses
While many Statues are simply decorative, some are able to be moved or destroyed by Link in a variety of ways in order to press Switches or open new pathways. Other Statues are capable of autonomous movement and serve as Enemies.
There are also a number of specific and notable Statues in the series.
The Legend of Zelda
A Link to the Past
In the remake of A Link to the Past & Four Swords, three Carver's Statues appear as rewards during the Lumberjack's Riddles. Additionally, the Gargoyle serves as the entrance to Thieves' Town.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, the The Mourning Mermaid covers a Cave containing the Magnifying Glass. Additionally, Owl Statues appear throughout Koholint Island.
Majora's Mask
In Majora's Mask, Owl Statues are used in conjunction with the "Song of Soaring" to transport Link across Termina, and to Save. In Majora's Mask 3D, similar objects called Quill Statue also appear.
Oracle of Seasons
In Oracle of Seasons, Mystery Seeds can be given to Owl Stones in exchange for advice on nearby puzzles.
Oracle of Ages
In Oracle of Ages, Mystery Seeds can be given to Owl Statues in exchange for advice on nearby puzzles. Additionally, various Link Statue appear in Lynna City after Link defeats Veran.
Four Swords
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, Tingle Statues appear in Dungeons when certain spots are Bombed. Additionally, a Link Statue appears in Hyrule Castle.
Four Swords Adventures
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, there are three Mysterious Statues in Castor Wilds with whom Link can Fuse golden Kinstone Pieces. Statues resembling Minister Potho appear outside Funday School, with one inside being movable to access a portion of the Hyrule Underground.
A number of Statues appear in Dungeons to assist in solve puzzles, or to serve as decoration. In Dark Hyrule Castle, there are a number of Stone Statues that hinder Link's progress, and can only be destroyed by reflecting their own cannonballs back at them.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, Link can use the Dominion Rod to control Mechanical Statues and Horned Statuettes. Statues are important in Link's quest to help Ilia; six Owl Statues hold the missing characters from the Ancient Sky Book, and the Wooden Statue is an Item used to restore Ilia's memory.
A Link Statue depicting Wolf Link and Midna also appears at the final floor of the Cave of Shadows.
Phantom Hourglass
In Phantom Hourglass, Tribal Head Statue appear as parts of various puzzles.
Spirit Tracks
In Spirit Tracks, Tribal Head Statue appear as parts of various puzzles.
Skyward Sword
In Skyward Sword, Bird Statues are used to Save and return to the Sky.
Tri Force Heroes
In Tri Force Heroes, Link can Save his progress by checking the Tri Force Hero Statue in the center of Hytopia's village. The Serpent's Toga also allows the Links to temporarily transform into a Statue when standing still, rendering them invincible to most threats.
In the Stone Corridors Level, the Links make use of several Anubis-like Statues in order to press down Floor Switches, block the paths of Spiketraps, and weigh down tilting platforms. They can be picked up with the Boomerang and blown a short distance with the Gust Jar. The Level's Boss, Vulture Vizier, will occasionally drop some of these Statues onto the tilting platform where the battle takes place.
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, Sealed Statue are objects used to open the Temple of the Sacred Sword. Zelda can also control Mechanical Statues and Owl Statues with the Dominion Rod.
Hyrule Warriors Legends
In Hyrule Warriors Legends, Owl Statues can be used in conjunction with a golden Ocarina to warp.
The Faces of Evil
The Wand of Gamelon
Nomenclature
Names in Other Regions | ||
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Language | Names | Meanings |
石像 (Sekizō)[4] | Stone Statue | |
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Gallery
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A movable Statue in the Deepwood Shrine from The Minish Cap
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A movable Statue in the Fortress of Winds from The Minish Cap
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A Statue resembling Minister Potho inside Funday School from The Minish Cap
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A Statue in the Wind Ruins from The Minish Cap
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A Statue outside the Fortress of Winds from The Minish Cap
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A Statue resembling Minister Potho outside Funday School from The Minish Cap
References
- ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 120 (TLoZ)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 179 (FS)
- ↑ "The Gemstone Switches behind the Statues" — Sheikah Stone (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Shogakukan, pg. 34
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- Objects in The Legend of Zelda
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- Objects in Link's Awakening
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- Objects in Majora's Mask
- Objects in Majora's Mask 3D
- Objects in Oracle of Seasons
- Objects in Oracle of Ages
- Objects in Four Swords
- Objects in The Wind Waker
- Objects in The Wind Waker HD
- Objects in Four Swords Adventures
- Objects in The Minish Cap
- Objects in Twilight Princess
- Objects in Twilight Princess HD
- Objects in Phantom Hourglass
- Objects in Spirit Tracks
- Objects in Skyward Sword
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- Objects in Tri Force Heroes
- Objects in The Faces of Evil
- Objects in The Wand of Gamelon
- Objects in Hyrule Warriors
- Objects in Hyrule Warriors Legends
- Objects in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition