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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*An unused model of the Wind Waker can be found in {{TP}}' files.<ref>[http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess#Unused_Models The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - The Cutting Room Floor]</ref>
 
*An unused model of the Wind Waker can be found in {{TP}}' files.<ref>[http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess#Unused_Models The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - The Cutting Room Floor]</ref>
*When a player uses the Wind Waker's Special Attack in Hyrule Warriors, One of the melodies from Ocarina of Time will play in the background while the attack animation is playing.
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==

Revision as of 05:40, 18 November 2014

[[File:File:Wind Waker wand.png.png|20x20px]] [[|]] The Wind Waker is an important item that is central to the plot of The Wind Waker.

Location and Uses

The Wind Waker is a magical conductor's baton that is given to Link by the King of Red Lions when he reaches Dragon Roost Island. Long ago, it was used by the King of Hyrule to conduct the Sages when they played their song to call upon the gods.[1]

The Wind Waker is said to have the power to change the direction of the wind, as well as being able to call upon and borrow the power of the gods.[2] Link uses this to move around the Great Sea with much ease in The Wind Waker. It also has the power to open doors to ancient temples, awaken the sage within someone, allow him to travel in cyclones, take control of others and more.

According to an interview with Eiji Aonuma in the documentary Zelda no Video, the idea that eventually evolved into the Wind Waker initially started off as a theremin-like device.[3]

Songs

WW Link
Link conducting with the Wind Waker artwork

There are six total Wind Waker songs that can be learned throughout the course of the game.

By moving the Control Stick, songs can be conducted in 3/4, 4/4, or 6/4 time, with each time signature having two separate songs. The C-Stick is then used to play one of five notes: up, down, left, right, and center. Both the timbre and the pace of the played music varies according to the time, and each song can only be played while conducting in the appropiate time.

3/4 Time

Playing a song without moving the Control Stick to the left or right will allow songs to be played in 3/4 time.

4/4 Time

Songs are played in 4/4 time by holding the control stick to the left while playing the song.

  • Ballad of Gales: Down, Right Left, Up - Learned from Cyclos after hitting him three times with arrows. Allows Link to warp via a cyclone to one of several islands on the Great Sea.
  • Command Melody: Left, Center, Right, Center - Learned from a stone tablet in the Tower of the Gods. Allows Link to take command of the statues in the Tower of Gods, as well as Medli and Makar when in the Earth Temple or the Wind Temple respectively.

6/4 Time

6/4 time is activated by holding the control stick to the right while playing.

  • Earth God's Lyric: Down, Down, Center, Right, Left, Center - Learned on Headstone Island. Is used with Medli to open the Earth Temple and several barriers within it.
  • Wind God's Aria: Up, Up, Down, Right, Left, Right - Learned on Gale Isle. Is used with Makar to open the Wind Temple and several barriers within it.

Non-canon Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, the Wind Waker, which is simply called the Baton, is used as a second weapon for Princess Zelda. By using it, Zelda is capable of attacking with gusts of wind, tornadoes, and lightning strikes. It is also capable of creating music and attacking enemies with the soundwaves generated. When performing her two strongest attacks, the "Song of Storms" and "Saria's Song" will play. The "Earth God's Lyric" and "Wind's Requiem" are also part of the move set.

Trivia

Gallery

Video Gallery

Zelda - Baton gameplay

References

  1. "That Wind Waker you hold was used long ago to conduct us sages when we played our song to call upon the gods. In those days, it was always the king who conducted for us..." — Fado (The Wind Waker)
  2. "This conductor's baton can call upon and borrow the power of the gods" — King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)
  3. Template:Cite web
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - The Cutting Room Floor
TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese Baton of Winds
French Republic FrenchEU Baguette du Vent Wand of Wind
Federal Republic of Germany German Taktstock des Windes
Italian Republic Italian Bacchetta del Vento Wand of the Wind
Kingdom of Spain SpanishEU Batuta de los Vientos Baton of Winds
Items in The Wind Waker
InventoryBag ItemsQuest Status
TelescopeSailWind Waker (Item)Grappling HookTingle TunerPicto BoxIron BootsMagic ArmorBottleSpoils BagBait BagDelivery BagBoomerangHero's BowHookshotDeku LeafBombSkull HammerTWWItemNav
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
TWW Spoils Bag IconTWW Bait Bag IconTWW Delivery Bag Icon
Joy Pendant
Boko Baba Seed
Skull Necklace
Golden Feather
Knight's Crest
Red Chu Jelly
Green Chu Jelly
Blue Chu Jelly
All-Purpose Bait
Hyoi Pear
Note to Mom
Moblin's Letter
Maggie's Letter
Father's Letter
Complimentary ID
Fill-Up Coupon
Cabana Deed
Town Flower
Sea Flower
Exotic Flower
Pinwheel
Sickle Moon Flag
Big Catch Flag
Big Sale Flag
Hero's Flag
Fountain Idol
Skull Tower Idol
Postman Statue
Shop Guru Statue
Wind's RequiemBallad of GalesCommand MelodyEarth God's LyricWind God's AriaSong of PassingTriforce of CouragePiece of HeartTreasure ChartDin's PearlFarore's PearlNayru's PearlHero's SwordHero's ShieldPower BraceletPirate's CharmHero's CharmTWW Quest Status2
Wind's RequiemBallad of GalesCommand MelodyEarth God's LyricWind God's AriaSong of PassingTriforce of CouragePiece of HeartTreasure ChartDin's PearlFarore's PearlNayru's PearlMaster SwordMirror ShieldPower BraceletPirate's CharmHero's CharmTWW Quest Status
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Down Arrow
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