Ice Rod

The Ice Rod is a weapon that appears exclusively in and. It is similar to the Fire Rod, but it harnesses the power of Ice. In both games, it is needed to complete Turtle Rock dungeon.

A Link to the Past


In, the Ice Rod is located in the Ice Cave east of Lake Hylia. Link must use a Bomb to gain access to the cave. When used, the Ice Rod launches freezing balls of ice that can permanently freeze foes in blocks of ice. It can also instantly defeat some enemies. Another item, the Ether Medallion, has a similar effect.

The Ice Rod is required to defeat Trinexx, the boss of Turtle Rock. It is also is particularly effective against the Lanmolas of Desert Palace.

The Ice Rod drains the Magic Meter. Fortunately, a frozen enemy that is smashed with the Magic Hammer will often leave behind a magic refill.

A Link Between Worlds
The Ice Rod in functions differently from A Link to the Past, though its effect is the same. Instead of launching balls of ice, it drops an ice block in front of Link. It can be rented from Ravio's Shop at any point in the game for 100 Rupees, or purchased for 1200 Rupees; 800 if it is the first item bought. As in A Link to the Past, the Ice Rod is essential to completing Turtle Rock.

The Ice Rod can be upgraded to the Nice Ice Rod by buying the Ice Rod and giving ten Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai. The Nice Ice Rod drops four ice blocks in a diamond formation.