Water Tektite
Water Tektites are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Characteristics
A Link to the Past
Appearing only in the Swamp Palace in A Link to the Past, Water Tektites usually live in groups on shallow and deep water and move in diagonal motions towards Link as he attempts to get past. They usually appear in groups of three. While not that dangerous on their own, not being overly strong, they often appear alongside the more dangerous Pirogusu and Kyamerons and other traps.
Link's Awakening
Water Tektites move in diagonal motions and appear in the Angler's Tunnel and Catfish's Maw, but do not actively home in on Link like those in the previous game. They are unable to jump and can never leave the water.
Oracle of Seasons
Water Tektites appear out in the open in Oracle of Seasons, found primarily around Spool Swamp, skating around Goponga Flowers.
Oracle of Ages
Water Tektites can be found throughout the Mermaid's Cave in Oracle of Ages.
A Link Between Worlds
Water Tektites appear solely in the Swamp Palace of Lorule in A Link Between Worlds. While they don't appear in as many numbers as those in A Link to the Past, their behavior is similar. They are a little weaker than their counterparts in A Link to the Past, not causing as much damage on contact. They appear largely identical to their original form, but now have some antennae or eyestalks on top of the main part of their body.
Tri Force Heroes
Water Tektites in Tri Force Heroes are identical to their appearance in A Link Between Worlds. They are found in the Riverside and in the Flooded Zone of the Den of Trials.
Other Appearances
Link's Awakening (Cagiva)
In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Link defeats a Water Tektite while exploring Angler's Tunnel.
Ancient Stone Tablets
Water Tektites appear in Level 2 in Ancient Stone Tablets.
Nomenclature
Cue Ball is known as ヒップループホバー (Hiploop Hover) in Japanese, connecting it to both Helmasaurs (known as ヒップループ (Hiploop) in Japanese) and Water Tektites (known as ホーバー (Hover) in Japanese).
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | ホーバー (Hōbā) (ALttP)[3] | Hover |
 Italian | Tektite Acquatico (ALttP | LA | LADX | OoS | OoA | ALBW)[2] | Same as English. |
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Gallery
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Link defeating a Water Tektite from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva
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References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 212 (ALttP | LADX | OoS | OoA | ALBW | TFH)
- ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 212
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 131
- Enemies
- Tektites
- Enemies in A Link to the Past
- Enemies in Link's Awakening
- Enemies in Link's Awakening DX
- Enemies in Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
- Enemies in Oracle of Seasons
- Enemies in Oracle of Ages
- Enemies in A Link Between Worlds
- Enemies in Tri Force Heroes
- Enemies in Link's Awakening (Cagiva)
- Enemies in Ancient Stone Tablets