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The Light Arrow, also known as the Arrow of Light[1] and the Light of Justice,[2][3] is an upgrade to Link's Bow arsenal that has made several appearances throughout Template:LZS.
Uses
The weapon empowers Arrows with sacred light that can easily pierce and destroy evil itself.[2][3][4][5][6] Due to their immense power, they can usually eliminate enemies with just one hit, as seen in The Wind Waker. The Light Arrow, unlike the Fire and Ice Arrow, consumes double of Link's Magic Meter, with the exception of The Minish Cap and Twilight Princess, due to a lack of a Magic Meter.
It is commonly assumed that these Arrows are based on the Silver Arrow from preceding games, but they are fundamentally different in that they weaken Ganon's defenses and stun him so Link can freely strike him with the Master Sword. Behaving in the opposite manner, the Silver Arrows are used to damage Ganon directly and not simply stun him. With the exception of the Template:OoX where Ganon was not properly revived, the Silver Arrows are the only weapon shown to be capable of truly destroying Ganon in his beast form.
Appearances and Locations
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, Princess Zelda entrusts Link with the Light Arrows in the Temple of Time after all of the Sages have been awakened.[1] Although they do not do any more damage than regular Arrows to normal enemies, they are needed to defeat the King of Evil, Ganondorf, and are useful in stunning the final boss, Ganon. They are also required to dispel the magical barrier that blocks access to the upper levels of Ganon's Castle. An added bonus is the almost-guaranteed side effect that an enemy killed with the Light Arrow drops 50 Rupees.
Majora's Mask
In Majora's Mask, the Light Arrows are found in the first half of the Stone Tower Temple and are used to invert the temple in order to continue through the dungeon.[7] Moreover, they are useful for defeating the temple's boss, Twinmold, and are also helpful during final boss, Majora's Mask.
Similarly to Ocarina of Time, if Link defeats an enemy with a Light Arrow, 50 Rupees are automatically rewarded. They are nearly identical to those from Ocarina of Time, but are more powerful against enemies, and are even able to damage fully armored Iron Knuckles.
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, Link obtains the Light Arrows in Ganon's Tower by completing the Illusionary Room puzzle and defeating Phantom Ganon seven times. They are used to destroy Phantom Ganon, Puppet Ganon, and Ganondorf.[8][9][10] In the final battle against Ganondorf, Princess Zelda borrows Link's Bow and Light Arrows to fire them at the King of Evil and to stun him.[11]
The Light Arrows are the ultimate weapon in the game, performing a one-hit kill on any enemy other than bosses, even if it is wearing armor, as is the case with Darknuts. However, like in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, they consume Magic Power and must be used with care.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, the Light Arrows are received in an optional sidequest. To obtain them, Link must fuse Kinstones with the Stranger, a man who lives in a house in western Hyrule Town. This will open a portal in South Hyrule Field that leads to the Tower of Winds, home of the Wind Tribe in the Cloud Tops.[12] Here, Link must use the Gust Jar to suck in the ghost circling Gregal, who will thank the young hero with the Light Arrows for saving his life after Link accesses the Cloud Tops via the whirlwind atop Veil Falls.[13] However, if Gregal is not saved by the time Cloud Tops is reached via Veil Falls, he will have passed away and the Light Arrows will be impossible to obtain. Holding the Arrow in the Bow will charge up the Light Arrow; if the Light Arrows are not charged, they will act as normal Arrows.
Twilight Princess
- See also: Zelda's Bow
In Twilight Princess, Link cannot actually obtain the Light Arrows; they are instead wielded by Princess Zelda. They are granted to her by the four Light Spirits, who have actually turned into the Light Arrows themselves, after she calls for their aid to banish evil.[14] Along with the Light Arrows, Princess Zelda is also given a Bow with which to wield them. In the battle on horseback with Ganondorf, Princess Zelda will fire Light Arrows at him to slow him down, allowing Link to attack Ganondorf with the Master Sword.
Spirit Tracks
In Spirit Tracks, the Light Arrows are obtained late in the game. After defeating Byrne with the help of Princess Zelda, and meeting Chancellor Cole and Malladus in the Altar of the Demon King at the top of the Tower of Spirits, Link is told that he must get a weapon from the Sand Temple in order to beat Malladus. After clearing the Sand Temple, Link claims the Bow of Light. After this, Link's Arrows become Light Arrows, as the Bow of Light replaces his normal Bow. During the final battle, Link must fire a Light Arrow at Zelda's body to free her from Malladus. Shortly after, Zelda fires Light Arrows at Malladus' weak point on his back while Link distract him.
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Series
- See SmashWiki's article on Light Arrow for more information.
Zelda shooting a Light Arrow in Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, the Light Arrows are used as Zelda and Sheik's Final Smash. If Zelda uses it, the first character hit takes 42% damage, and is sent flying at a high angle. As Sheik, the first character hit takes 48% damage, and is sent flying at a horizontal direction. The first character hit is usually guaranteed to be instantly KO'd.
Trophy Information
| Name | Image | Description | How to Unlock |
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| Light Arrow (Zelda) | File:Light Arrow Trophy (Zelda).png | Princess Zelda's Final Smash. She wields a mighty bow of light with which she can attack from afar. Her arrow travels in a straight line and flies through all characters unlucky enough to be in the way. This attack cannot be blocked. The more enemies there are, the higher the chances to get them all with one shot. More is always better! | Clear All-Star Mode as Zelda |
| Light Arrow (Sheik) | File:Light Arrow Trophy (Sheik).png | Sheik's Final Smash. After grabbing a Smash Ball, Sheik will be able to wield a bow of light. The arrow fired from this bow has the power to pass through multiple targets, so it will damage all enemies in the direction it flies. This, coupled with its shield-breaking power, makes it even more terrible. Even in Sheik form, Zelda's ability as an archer is undiminished. | Clear All-Star Mode as Sheik |
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, the Light Arrows appear in the Scenario, "Liberation of the Triforce", after Ganondorf transforms into Ganon. Princess Zelda blesses Link's Bow and Arrow set with this upgraded form so that he may attack and stun Ganon with them. They are only effective when the gem on Ganon's forehead glows, when he is about to charge.
Light Arrows also appear in some of Zelda's combo attacks as part of her Rapier moveset. These do not have the same effect as the Light Arrows in "Liberation of the Triforce", which must be received separately.
Gallery
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Artwork of the Light Arrow in Ocarina of Time
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Light Arrow as seen in game from Ocarina of Time
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Light Arrow artwork from The Wind Waker
Princess Zelda receiving the Light Arrows in Twilight Princess
Princess Zelda shooting a Light Arrow in Twilight Princess
Zelda shooting a Light Arrow in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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Sheik shooting a Light Arrow in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Zelda shooting a Light Arrow in Hyrule Warriors
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "And here is a weapon that can penetrate the Evil King's defenses... The power given to the chosen ones... The sacred Arrow of Light!!!" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "You got the Light Arrow! Set it to (C) to power up your arrows. The light of justice shall target evil!" — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "You got the Light Arrow! Set it to (C) and your arrows will be powered up! The light of justice will smite evil!" — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "You got the Light Arrow! When you take out your bow, use [R] to change arrowheads, then fire away. The sacred light of these arrows can pierce pure evil itself!" — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "You got the Light Arrow! Now, you can fire arrows filled with sacred light!" — N/A (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "Spirits of the light! Wielders of the great power that shines far and wide upon the lands of our world... In my hour of need, grant me the light to banish evil!" — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "If you shoot that which releases the sacred golden light into the blood-stained, red emblem outside the temple... it shall rearrange things, in which the earth is born in the heavens and the moon is born on the earth." — Garo Master (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Phantom Ganon, Habitat: Forsaken Fortress, Effective Weapons: Light Arrows, Master Sword" — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Puppet Ganon, Habitat: Ganon's Castle, Effective Weapon: Light Arrows, This is a gigantic marionette created by Ganon himself. It transforms into three different shapes, but all are vulnerable to rays of light." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Ganondorf, Base of Operations: Ganon's Castle, Effective Weapons: Light Arrows, Master Sword" — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "I'll use this bow to cover you! Attack him as best you can!" — Princess Zelda (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Goodness! We rarely get visitors here. Tell me, how did you get here?" — Girl from the Wind Tribe (MC)
- ↑ "Oh, it's Link! Thank you for your help earlier! I've got something else good for you, so here, please take it!" — Gregal (MC)
- ↑ Template:Cite book
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | Template:Japanese | Light Arrow |
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French | Flèche de Lumière | Light Arrow |
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FrenchCA | Flèche de lumière Template:ExpGame | Light arrow |
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German | Licht-Pfeile | Light Arrow |
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Italian | Freccia della Luce | Arrow of the Light |
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SpanishEU | Flecha de Luz | Light Arrow |
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SpanishLA | Flecha de luz Template:ExpGame | Light arrow |