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− | |game= ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening| Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'' |
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+ | |Artwork TLoZ= File:TLoZ Wallmaster Artwork.png |
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− | |other=[[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''The Legend of Zelda'' comic]] |
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+ | |Model LANS= File:LANS Wallmaster Model.png |
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+ | |Model OoT= File:OoT Wallmaster Model.png |
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+ | |Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Wallmaster Model.png |
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+ | |Model MM3D= File:MM3D Wallmaster Model.png |
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+ | |Model ALBW= File:ALBW Wallmaster Model.png |
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+ | |Model TFH= File:TFH Wallmaster Model.png |
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+ | |Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Wallmaster Sprite.png |
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+ | |Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Wallmaster Sprite.png |
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+ | |Sprite OoS= File:OoS Wallmaster Sprite.png |
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+ | |Sprite OoA= File:OoA Wallmaster Sprite.png |
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+ | |Sprite FSA= File:FSA Wallmaster Sprite.png |
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+ | |Sprite TMC= File:TMC Wallmaster Sprite.png |
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− | :''Also see: [[Floormaster]]'' |
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− | '''Wallmasters''', or Wall Masters, appear in many [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' titles]], however, their claim to fame as one of the most horrifying and frustrating enemies in the series stems from their inclusion in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. |
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− | {{Navi|Wallmaster|'''Wallmaster''' |
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+ | |game= TLoZ, ALttP, LANS, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH |
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+ | |other= TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TFoE, TWoG, ZA, FPTRR |
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+ | |TLoZ= {{HP|TLoZ|3}} |
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+ | |OoT= {{HP|OoT|4}} |
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+ | |TLoZ= [[Heart]], One [[Rupee]], Five Rupees, [[Clock]] |
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+ | {{Term/Store|Wallmaster|Wallmasters|Series, TLoZ, ALttP, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH|plural}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 211 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, ALttP, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoA, OoS, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH}}}}</ref> also known as '''Wall Masters''',{{Exp Game|TMC}}<ref>{{Cite|Wall Master|Figurine|TMC}}</ref>{{Note|Wallmasters were referred to as '''Clutch''' on [[Zelda.com]]'s encyclopedia.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= {{Big|Wallmaster}}<br/>Wallmasters are devious creatures who rely on the element of surprise. They crawl along the ceiling or inside dungeon walls, waiting to grab their prey. Since they are nothing more than large hands, they are perfectly designed to carry their victims away. In some regions, the term "Clutch" is used to refer to these creatures.|retrieved= January 22, 2022|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160308171202/http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/w.jsp#wallmaster|title= The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia |site= Zelda.com |type= archive}}</ref> However, as this contradicts the names given in-game, it is not considered [[Guidelines:Canon|Canon]].}} are recurring [[Enemy|enemies]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref|TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TFoE, TWoG, ZA, FPTRR}} Wallmasters go unnamed in {{LA|NS}}. |
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==Characteristics== |
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⚫ | Wallmasters are monstrous hands that hang from the walls and ceilings of dark areas and [[dungeon]]s,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=A monster hand that appears out of the labyrinth wall.|game= TLoZ|page=36}}</ref> attempting to grab {{Term|Series|Link|link}}. If they grab him, Link will be taken back to the beginning of the dungeon or the specific room.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=If it catches Link, it takes him back to the entrance to the labyrinth.|game= TLoZ|page=36}}</ref> |
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− | [[File:WallmasterLOZ.png|150px|left|Artwork of Wallmaster from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'']] |
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⚫ | Wallmasters are monstrous hands that hang from the walls<ref>{{ |
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+ | With the exception of {{TLoZ|-}}, Wallmasters drop down from the ceiling, which is indicated by their growing shadows and a warning sound as they prepare to grab Link. |
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− | In its debut, the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', the Wallmaster would come out of the walls to ambush Link on-screen, a trait that the foe has kept throughout the series. Furthermore, these enemies, in certain circumstances, were required to be defeated in order to progress in a dungeon. Beginning in ''A Link to the Past'' and continued in later titles such as ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''The Minish Cap'', a warning sound accompanies the presence of the Wallmaster, and they are able to rapidly regenerate themselves after defeat. |
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− | ''Ocarina of Time'' is the game in which Wallmasters meet their greatest acclaim - the growing shadow they create upon dropping, the rushing, eerie sound before the ambush, and their extended vitality makes this enemy one of the most fearsome in the series, after just one title. [[Navi]] even warns Link upon entering an area with Wallmasters, stating "watch for the shadows of monsters hanging from the ceiling". In ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', no more than one Wallmaster is fought at anytime. The Wallmasters usually drop a lot of [[Rupee]]s when killed. |
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+ | ==={{TLoZ|-}}=== |
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+ | {{Manual|TLoZ|Wall Master|A monster hand that appears out of the labyrinth wall. If it catches Link, it takes him back to the entrance to the labyrinth.}} |
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+ | Wallmasters emerge from the walls and attempt to grab [[Link]] in {{TLoZ}}. When defeated, Wallmasters may drop either a [[Heart]], one [[Rupee]], five Rupees, or a [[Clock]].{{Note|If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Recorder, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees; however, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|author=n.a.|published=n.d.|retrieved=August 17, 2017|url=http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops|title=Forced Drops|site=redcandle.us}}</ref>}} |
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+ | ==={{ALttP|-}}=== |
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− | {{Figurine|TMC|Wall Master|Appears in dungeons. If these guys grab you, they'll send you back to the start of the dungeon. Dodge them as they fall, then attack.|[[File:Wall_Master_Figurine.gif]]}} |
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+ | Wallmasters appear in {{ALttP}} in the [[Skull Woods]]. Here, they drop down from the ceiling and try to grab [[Link]]. If they succeed, they take him back to the beginning of the [[dungeon]]. |
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+ | ==={{LA|NS|-}}=== |
+ | Wallmasters appear as a [[+Effect Panel]] that can be placed in any [[Chamber]] inside [[Chamber Dungeon]]s in {{LA|NS}}. When they appear, they drop down and return [[Link]] to the start of the dungeon. |
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− | [[File:Wallmaster ALttP.png|right|50px|The sprite of the Wallmaster as seen in ''A Link to the Past'']] |
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− | The best strategy is to stun them with an item, like the [[Boomerang]] as in ''The Minish Cap'', and then slash them to their doom while they can't fight back. In ''Ocarina of Time'', four slashes from the [[Kokiri Sword]], two from the [[Master Sword]], or one slash from the [[Biggoron's Sword]] will slay the monster; however, a fully charged spin attack from any sword is usually the easiest way to dispatch them. [[Din's Fire]] is also a fast, safe way to vaporize these creatures. In the ''Oracle'' titles, they can be defeated with three hits from the [[Wooden Sword|standard sword]], and one hit with [[Master Sword]] or [[Biggoron's Sword]]. |
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+ | ==={{OoT|-}}=== |
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+ | Wallmasters appear as an ominous creepy looking hand. Normally, their first appearance is in the [[Forest Temple]] and can later appear in the [[Bottom of the Well]] and the [[Shadow Temple]]. Throughout all their appearances, [[Navi]] will issue a first time warning to Link about their presence inside a dungeon. |
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+ | When Link enters a spot they reside in, a faint howl can be heard with an accompanying growing shadow. When the shadow grows to its largest point, it stops growing for a split second and stays in place, then a Wallmaster will immediately drop down from above to land on the shadowy spot. If Link is directly below, the ominous hand will snatch Link and drag him above. Both will soon fade-out (as if Link fell into a bottomless pit), then Link appears in the beginning of the dungeon he is in as if normal, but with one whole heart lost from "damage". If the Wallmaster fails to grab Link, it simply lands on the shadow, then will scurry a tiny bit before immediately returning above, vanishing from sight. A Wallmaster will then make another attempt at capture so long as it lives. When the Shadow is growing, if Link switches to first-person mode, the howl disappears, and the large shadow is gone. This ultimately resets a Wallmaster's attack. Wallmasters will also reset their attack once Link is out of the Wallmaster's general range area. |
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+ | Wallmasters are slightly durable, requiring several hits from various weaponry. When damaged, the Wallmaster's escape will be briefly interrupted as it struggles to get back up from the damaging impact. When defeated, a Wallmaster will shrink and burst into a small blue flame, dropping in its place either Blue Rupees, Red Rupees, or a combination of both, up to three total. |
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+ | [[Navi]] warns [[Link]] upon entering an area with Wallmasters in {{OoT}}.<ref>{{Cite|Watch for the shadows of monsters hanging from the ceiling.|Navi|OoT}}</ref> They are also able to rapidly regenerate themselves after defeat. There are usually no more than one Wallmaster in a room at any time. |
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+ | ==={{MM|-}}=== |
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+ | Identical to its ''Ocarina of Time'' counterpart.<!--Same amount of money drop?--> They appear within [[Beneath the Graveyard]] and [[Beneath the Well]]. If Link is grabbed by one, he is taken back to the last used entrance of the cave he is in. |
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+ | ==={{OoS|-}}=== |
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+ | {{Stub|OoS}} |
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+ | ==={{OoA|-}}=== |
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+ | {{Stub|OoA}} |
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+ | ==={{FSA|-}}=== |
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+ | ==={{TMC|-}}=== |
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+ | {{Figurine|TMC|Wall Master}} |
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+ | Wallmasters appear in the [[Fortress of Winds]] and [[Dark Hyrule Castle]] in {{TMC}}. Unlike their [[Floor Master]] counterparts, they hang from the ceilings of rooms, invisible except for their growing shadow before dropping down onto [[Link]]. If a Wallmaster touches Link, it will not deal any damage, but will return him to the beginning of the [[dungeon]]. |
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+ | [[Link]] can [[Wall Merging|Wall Merge]] to avoid their attacks in {{ALBW}}, which will stun the Wallmaster as it slams into the floor. |
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+ | ==={{TFH|-}}=== |
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+ | Wallmasters in {{TFH}} only appear as special enemies during the "[[Drablands Challenge#Evade the Wallmaster!|Evade the Wallmaster!]]" [[Drablands Challenge]]. When one appears, it will choose a [[Link]] to follow and, after a period of time, will slam down onto its target. If one slams down onto a Link, it will result in an instant KO and a loss of a [[Fairy]] for all the Links. Destroying a Wallmaster will delay its attempts to grab a Link, reappearing moments later. The effect of a Wallmaster's slam can damage other enemies, flip [[Terrorpin]]s, and cause damage to brittle ice floor panels. Wallmasters can be stunned if they are hit with certain items, such as the shockwave from the [[Magic Hammer]], while close to the ground. They also appear in the [[Coliseum (Mode)|Coliseum]] if only two Links are fighting. Their behavior there is the same as in the Drablands Challenges. |
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==Other Appearances== |
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+ | ==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)=== |
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− | ===''The Legend of Zelda'' comic=== |
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+ | [[File:LinkZeldaWallmaster.jpg|Link pushing Zelda into a Wallmaster to keep her safe outside|thumb|right]] |
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+ | Wallmasters appear in the {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}} published by Valiant Comics. They first appear in "''[[The Power]]''", where Link pushes [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] into a Wallmaster to let her escape from a dungeon while the young hero goes off to fight [[Ganon]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=That Wall Master will put you outside where it's safe! I'll take a raincheck on the kiss!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=3}}</ref> They later appear in both stories of Issue #5. In "''[[Assault]]''", when Ganon tells Link that Zelda has died,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Ha! Ha! Ha! Princess Zelda no longer exists! She is gone...forever!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=9}}</ref> [[Miff]] charges at Ganon while at the same time, Link throws his Sword at him and warns the [[Fairy]] that it is a trap.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Miff! NO! It's a trap!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=10}}</ref> Upon striking Ganon with the Sword, a Wallmaster is revealed, which crushes Link's weapon in two and makes Link realize that Zelda is still alive.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=A Wall Master! He was lying...trying to make me mad enough to attack him! That means Zelda is still alive!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=10}}</ref> In their last depiction in "''[[Choices]]''", a Wallmaster grabs Link by surprise after he successfully defeats a four-headed [[Gleeok]]. |
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+ | Wallmasters appear as non-moving enemies that appear in certain [[stage]]s in {{TFoE}}, often in dark corridors. They often appear in large groups. Unlike their other incarnations, Wallmasters stay in one place and do not pursue [[Link]]. If they move close to him, it will grab and damage him, however the Wallmaster will not attempt to drag him outside the area. They are a difficult enemy to fight as they do not have many weaknesses, but can be defeated with a [[Bomb]]. |
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+ | Wallmasters are encountered only in a single room late into the [[Shrine of Illusion]] in {{ZA}}. Like in the main {{TLoZ|-}} series, Wallmasters drop from the ceiling randomly, but do not actively pursue [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], instead falling at random. If a Wallmaster touches Zelda, she is returned to the first room of the Shrine of Illusion. |
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⚫ | Wallmasters serve a helpful purpose in {{FPTRR}}. If [[Tingle]] brews the [[Hand Potion]], he can use it on flaming hand statues deep inside [[dungeon]]s, and a Wallmaster will grab Tingle and toss him outside the dungeon. This is actually helpful, as the game can only be saved at Tingle's [[House]]. Tingle cannot use his [[Tingle Balloon|Balloon]] to return home unless he is outside the cavern. |
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==Trivia== |
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+ | *In {{TLoZ|-}}, {{OoS|-}}, and {{OoA|-}}, Wallmasters have only four fingers. |
+ | *Wallmasters in {{TMC|-}} behave like the [[Floormaster]]s from {{TWW|-}}. They also take their design and appearance from the art style of {{TWW|-}}; however, {{TMC|-}}'s Wallmasters are red as opposed to the Floormaster's purple. |
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− | *A glitch in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''A Link to the Past'' occurs if Link leaves a room while a Wallmaster is dropping. It will continue to drop into the previous room, then return to the roof, crossing the screen again. |
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+ | *An unused Wallmaster model exists in the files for {{CR}},<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= June 17, 2019|url= https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm23045617|title= キャプテン★レインボー 消された住人達その3 フォールマスター(前編)|site= Niconico Video|type= }}</ref> indicating that it was planned to appear as a character at some point in development. Its wish would seemingly have been to become a TV celebrity.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= June 17, 2019|url= https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm23130831|title= キャプテン★レインボー 消された住人達その3 フォールマスター(後編)|site= Niconico Video|type= }}</ref> |
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− | *Wallmasters in ''The Minish Cap'' behave like the Floormasters of ''The Wind Waker'' |
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+ | *In {{OoT|-}}, Link's "snatched" animation is shared with another hand enemy capable of grabbing him: the [[Dead Hand's Hand]]. |
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==Gallery== |
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+ | File:OoT Wallmaster-Floormaster Concept Screenshot.png|An early Wallmaster from {{OoT|-}} |
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+ | File:ALBW Wallmaster Carrying Link Model.png|A Wallmaster carrying Link away from {{ALBW|-}} |
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+ | File:BSWallmaster.gif|Wallmaster from {{BSTLoZ|-}} |
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+ | File:WoG Wallmaster Sprite.png|Wallmaster from {{TFoE|-}} and {{TWoG|-}} |
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+ | File:ZA Wallmaster Sprite.png|Wallmaster from {{ZA|-}} |
+ | File:HW Wizzro Hand.jpg|Wizzro's hand attack resembling a Wallmaster from {{HW|-}} |
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− | File:Wallmaster Minish.gif|A Wallmaster from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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− | *[[Floormaster]] |
+ | * [[Floormaster]] |
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+ | * [[Key Master]] |
+ | * [[Knucklemaster]] |
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− | |Japanese= {{Japanese|ウォールマスター|Uōrumasutā|Wallmaster|3}} or {{Japanese|フォールマスター|Fōrumasutā|Fallmaster|3}} |
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+ | |Levitating Enemies |
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− | [[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]] |
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+ | |enemies= TLoZ, ALttP, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH, TFoE, TWoG, ZA, BSTLoZ |
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Wallmasters,[1] also known as Wall Masters,(TMC)[2][note 1] are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[name reference needed] Wallmasters go unnamed in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch.
Characteristics
Wallmasters are monstrous hands that hang from the walls and ceilings of dark areas and dungeons,[4] attempting to grab Link. If they grab him, Link will be taken back to the beginning of the dungeon or the specific room.[5]
With the exception of The Legend of Zelda, Wallmasters drop down from the ceiling, which is indicated by their growing shadows and a warning sound as they prepare to grab Link.
Mainline appearances
The Legend of Zelda
Wallmasters emerge from the walls and attempt to grab Link in The Legend of Zelda. When defeated, Wallmasters may drop either a Heart, one Rupee, five Rupees, or a Clock.[note 2]
A Link to the Past
Wallmasters appear in A Link to the Past in the Skull Woods. Here, they drop down from the ceiling and try to grab Link. If they succeed, they take him back to the beginning of the dungeon.
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
Wallmasters appear as a +Effect Panel that can be placed in any Chamber inside Chamber Dungeons in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch. When they appear, they drop down and return Link to the start of the dungeon.
Ocarina of Time
Wallmasters appear as an ominous creepy looking hand. Normally, their first appearance is in the Forest Temple and can later appear in the Bottom of the Well and the Shadow Temple. Throughout all their appearances, Navi will issue a first time warning to Link about their presence inside a dungeon.
When Link enters a spot they reside in, a faint howl can be heard with an accompanying growing shadow. When the shadow grows to its largest point, it stops growing for a split second and stays in place, then a Wallmaster will immediately drop down from above to land on the shadowy spot. If Link is directly below, the ominous hand will snatch Link and drag him above. Both will soon fade-out (as if Link fell into a bottomless pit), then Link appears in the beginning of the dungeon he is in as if normal, but with one whole heart lost from "damage". If the Wallmaster fails to grab Link, it simply lands on the shadow, then will scurry a tiny bit before immediately returning above, vanishing from sight. A Wallmaster will then make another attempt at capture so long as it lives. When the Shadow is growing, if Link switches to first-person mode, the howl disappears, and the large shadow is gone. This ultimately resets a Wallmaster's attack. Wallmasters will also reset their attack once Link is out of the Wallmaster's general range area.
Wallmasters are slightly durable, requiring several hits from various weaponry. When damaged, the Wallmaster's escape will be briefly interrupted as it struggles to get back up from the damaging impact. When defeated, a Wallmaster will shrink and burst into a small blue flame, dropping in its place either Blue Rupees, Red Rupees, or a combination of both, up to three total.
Navi warns Link upon entering an area with Wallmasters in Ocarina of Time.[7] They are also able to rapidly regenerate themselves after defeat. There are usually no more than one Wallmaster in a room at any time.
Majora's Mask
Identical to its Ocarina of Time counterpart. They appear within Beneath the Graveyard and Beneath the Well. If Link is grabbed by one, he is taken back to the last used entrance of the cave he is in.
Oracle of Seasons
Oracle of Ages
Four Swords Adventures
The Minish Cap
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Wall Master | Appears in dungeons. If these guys grab you, they'll send you back to the start of the dungeon. Dodge them as they fall, then attack. |
Wallmasters appear in the Fortress of Winds and Dark Hyrule Castle in The Minish Cap. Unlike their Floor Master counterparts, they hang from the ceilings of rooms, invisible except for their growing shadow before dropping down onto Link. If a Wallmaster touches Link, it will not deal any damage, but will return him to the beginning of the dungeon.
A Link Between Worlds
Link can Wall Merge to avoid their attacks in A Link Between Worlds, which will stun the Wallmaster as it slams into the floor.
Tri Force Heroes
Wallmasters in Tri Force Heroes only appear as special enemies during the "Evade the Wallmaster!" Drablands Challenge. When one appears, it will choose a Link to follow and, after a period of time, will slam down onto its target. If one slams down onto a Link, it will result in an instant KO and a loss of a Fairy for all the Links. Destroying a Wallmaster will delay its attempts to grab a Link, reappearing moments later. The effect of a Wallmaster's slam can damage other enemies, flip Terrorpins, and cause damage to brittle ice floor panels. Wallmasters can be stunned if they are hit with certain items, such as the shockwave from the Magic Hammer, while close to the ground. They also appear in the Coliseum if only two Links are fighting. Their behavior there is the same as in the Drablands Challenges.
Other Appearances
The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)
Wallmasters appear in the The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics published by Valiant Comics. They first appear in "The Power", where Link pushes Zelda into a Wallmaster to let her escape from a dungeon while the young hero goes off to fight Ganon.[8] They later appear in both stories of Issue #5. In "Assault", when Ganon tells Link that Zelda has died,[9] Miff charges at Ganon while at the same time, Link throws his Sword at him and warns the Fairy that it is a trap.[10] Upon striking Ganon with the Sword, a Wallmaster is revealed, which crushes Link's weapon in two and makes Link realize that Zelda is still alive.[11] In their last depiction in "Choices", a Wallmaster grabs Link by surprise after he successfully defeats a four-headed Gleeok.
The Faces of Evil
Wallmasters appear as non-moving enemies that appear in certain stages in The Faces of Evil, often in dark corridors. They often appear in large groups. Unlike their other incarnations, Wallmasters stay in one place and do not pursue Link. If they move close to him, it will grab and damage him, however the Wallmaster will not attempt to drag him outside the area. They are a difficult enemy to fight as they do not have many weaknesses, but can be defeated with a Bomb.
The Wand of Gamelon
Zelda's Adventure
Wallmasters are encountered only in a single room late into the Shrine of Illusion in Zelda's Adventure. Like in the main The Legend of Zelda series, Wallmasters drop from the ceiling randomly, but do not actively pursue Zelda, instead falling at random. If a Wallmaster touches Zelda, she is returned to the first room of the Shrine of Illusion.
Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland
Wallmasters serve a helpful purpose in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. If Tingle brews the Hand Potion, he can use it on flaming hand statues deep inside dungeons, and a Wallmaster will grab Tingle and toss him outside the dungeon. This is actually helpful, as the game can only be saved at Tingle's House. Tingle cannot use his Balloon to return home unless he is outside the cavern.
Trivia
- In The Legend of Zelda, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages, Wallmasters have only four fingers.
- Wallmasters in The Minish Cap behave like the Floormasters from The Wind Waker. They also take their design and appearance from the art style of The Wind Waker; however, The Minish Cap's Wallmasters are red as opposed to the Floormaster's purple.
- An unused Wallmaster model exists in the files for Captain Rainbow,[12] indicating that it was planned to appear as a character at some point in development. Its wish would seemingly have been to become a TV celebrity.[13]
- In Ocarina of Time, Link's "snatched" animation is shared with another hand enemy capable of grabbing him: the Dead Hand's Hand.
Nomenclature
Names in other regions | |||
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Language | Name | Meaning | |
Japanese | ウォールマスター (Wōrumasutā) (TLoZ)[14] フォールマスター (Fōrumasutā) (ALttP | OoT)[15][16] フォールマスター (Fōrumasutā) (ALttP | OoT)[17][18] | Same as English. Fallmaster Fallmaster | |
Dutch | Wall Master (TLoZ)[19] | ||
FrenchEU | La Main (TLoZ)[20] Wall Master (TLoZ)[21] | The Hand | |
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Notes
- ↑ Wallmasters were referred to as Clutch on Zelda.com's encyclopedia.[3] However, as this contradicts the names given in-game, it is not considered Canon.
- ↑ If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Recorder, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees; however, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.[6]
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 211 (TLoZ | ALttP | OoT | OoT3D | MM | MM3D | OoS | OoA | FSA | TMC | ALBW | TFH)
- ↑ "Wall Master" — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "Wallmaster
Wallmasters are devious creatures who rely on the element of surprise. They crawl along the ceiling or inside dungeon walls, waiting to grab their prey. Since they are nothing more than large hands, they are perfectly designed to carry their victims away. In some regions, the term "Clutch" is used to refer to these creatures." — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia, Zelda.com (archive), retrieved January 22, 2022. - ↑ "A monster hand that appears out of the labyrinth wall." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 36)
- ↑ "If it catches Link, it takes him back to the entrance to the labyrinth." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 36)
- ↑ n.a., Forced Drops, redcandle.us, published n.d., retrieved August 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Watch for the shadows of monsters hanging from the ceiling." — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "That Wall Master will put you outside where it's safe! I'll take a raincheck on the kiss!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 3)
- ↑ "Ha! Ha! Ha! Princess Zelda no longer exists! She is gone...forever!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 9)
- ↑ "Miff! NO! It's a trap!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 10)
- ↑ "A Wall Master! He was lying...trying to make me mad enough to attack him! That means Zelda is still alive!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 10)
- ↑ キャプテン★レインボー 消された住人達その3 フォールマスター(前編), Niconico Video, retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ↑ キャプテン★レインボー 消された住人達その3 フォールマスター(後編), Niconico Video, retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Ambit Ltd., pg. 164
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 140
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 145
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 140
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 145
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 36
- ↑ Hyrule Historia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 141 (TLoZ)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 36
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