Hookshot

[[File:.png|20x20px]] [[|]] The Hookshot (pronounced /ˈhʊkˌʃɒt/ HUUK-shot), formatted as Hook Shot in some games, is a recurring item in Template:LZS, first appearing in A Link to the Past. It is a machine consisting of a chain and hook. When used, the chain extends and sends then hook which is attached to it. If the hook latches onto certain objects, Link is projected towards that object. Link can also use it to pull enemies and objects towards him.

Location

In nearly all games, the Hookshot is almost always found inside dungeons. A recurring trend in the series is that the Hookshot is typically found inside water-themed or flooded dungeons, such as the Swamp Palace in A Link to the Past, or Catfish's Maw in Link's Awakening. The Hookshot is usually guarded by the dungeon's mini-boss, and often becomes necessary to navigate the remainder of these dungeons it is found in. It is also often required to defeat the dungeons' bosses.

In some games however, especially Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, the Hookshot is instead not found inside a dungeon, but can rather in Dampé's Grave and Pirates' Fortress, respectively. However, while these two Hookshots are not found in water dungeons, the Longshot in Ocarina of Time, which is the upgrade to the original Hookshot, can be found in the Water Temple. Whereas in Majora's Mask, the Hookshot is located within an oceanic region. Other exceptions include The Wind Waker, where the Hookshot is found in the Wind Temple, and A Link Between Worlds, where the Hookshot can be rented for 50 Rupees or bought for 800 Rupees from Ravio's Shop.

Image	Game	Location	Notes
	A Link to the Past	Swamp Palace
File:Hookshot.gif	Link's Awakening	Catfish's Maw
	Ocarina of Time	Dampé's Grave	Upgrades to Longshot
	Ocarina of Time	Water Temple	Upgraded from Hookshot
	Majora's Mask	Pirates' Fortress
	The Wind Waker	Wind Temple
	A Link Between Worlds	Ravio's Shop	Upgrades to Nice Hookshot
	A Link Between Worlds	Ravio's Shop	Upgraded from Hookshot

Uses

The Hookshot is used most commonly to grapple onto far away objects so that Link can reach previously inaccessible areas. In addition, the Hookshot can also be used as a replacement for the Boomerang by allowing Link to grab far away objects (like hard to reach Rupees or out of reach switches) and attack enemies. In most cases, attacking an enemy with the Hookshot will only stun them, but some weaker enemies such as Keese will be defeated when hit with the Hookshot. Other enemies, such as Like Likes, will instead pull Link towards them when hit by the Hookshot, which can potentially hurt Link or threaten his other items.

In 2D Zelda games, the Hookshot will latch onto specific solid objects that stand in either of the four cardinal directions, and can include blocks, chests, specific stones, or pots. It is often used to pull Link over pits and unsafe hazards. In the 3D console games, the 3D environment makes greater use of the Hookshot as it can also be used to reach higher or lower heights. In these games, objects that can be grappled onto are usually marked with a bulls eye target. In Ocarina of Time, the Hookshot also produces a laser light used for aiming the Hookshot. In Ocarina of Time 3D, the laser dot is surrounded by an extra red ring when the Hookshot is pointed at a viable object. In said game, the Hookshot can also be aimed by moving the Nintendo 3DS. In A Link Between Worlds, the Hookshot gains some additional use as it can also be used to grapple onto switches as well as wooden walls, which Link can then quickly merge with.

Over the years, the Hookshot has been redesigned many times, but the concept remains the same. A few games include upgraded variations to the regular Hookshot. Ocarina of Time includes the Longshot, which has a much longer chain and can therefore reach farther objects. In A Link Between Worlds, the Hookshot can be upgraded to the Nice Hookshot by Mother Maiamai, if Link has purchased the Hookshot from Ravio's Shop and has found at least 10 Lost Maiamais. The Nice Hookshot deals more damage and extends farther.

In a few other games, however, the Hookshot is replaced with other similar items. Oracle of Ages replaces the Hookshot with the Switch Hook. The Wind Waker includes the Hookshot, but also the Grappling Hook. Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword replace the Hookshot with a very similar item, the Clawshot.

Non-Canon Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Super Smash Bros. Series

Link using the Hookshot in Super Smash Bros. Melee

See SmashWiki's article on the Hookshot for more information

The Hookshot is Link's grab in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, it was replaced by the Clawshot. Link, Young Link, and Toon Link can use this move as a tether recovery to grab the edge of the stage and pull themselfs back up to it. Young Link and Toon Link's versions of the Hookshot have a shorter range compared to the adult Link version.

The Hookshot also appears as a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Image	Artwork from	Effect in The Subspace Emissary	Usable by
File:Hookshot Sticker.png	Ocarina of Time	[Weapon] - Attack +4	All

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, the Hookshot appears as an item obtained in the "The Shadow King" Scenario. The Hookshot is used to grapple onto ledges, indicated by a bulls eye target overhead and a glowing space when the Hookshot is selected. It can also be used to grapple onto enemies and quickly move towards them, sometimes also while performing an attack on certain enemies in some instances, such as on Aeralfos when it is in flight. The Hookshot can temporarily be upgraded by finding a item upgrade power-up in battles, which increases its strength for its duration. In this state it can also be used to pull and crash a tiny Moon onto enemies. Its duration can be increased by crafting Whip Badges. The Hookshot is also used to pull down and stun Argorok when its tail glows blue, as well as weaken a part of Ganon when his tail glows.

In Adventure Mode, the Hookshot is also an Item Card that allows to unlock a new area of the map upon completion.

Etymology

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
		Hookshot	Longshot	Rented Hookshot	Nice Hookshot
	Japanese	フックショット (Fukkushotto)	ロングフック (Rongufukku)	借りたフックショット	ナイスフックショット (Naisu Fukkushotto)
	FrenchCA	Grappin Template:ExpGame	Supergrappin Template:ExpGame	Grappin loué	Grappin de luxe
	FrenchEU	Grappin		Grappin de location	Great grappin
	German	Enterhaken Template:ExpGame Fanghaken Template:ExpGame	Enterhaken	Leih-Enterhaken	Super-Enterhaken
	Italian	Arpione	Super Arpione Template:ExpGame	Arpione a noleggio	Super arpione
	SpanishEU	Gancho		Gancho alquilado	Gancho chulo
	SpanishLA	Gancho Template:ExpGame	Supergancho Template:ExpGame		Gancho mejorado

Gallery

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  Hookshot artwork from A Link to the Past

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  The Hookshot from A Link to the Past

• Link's Awakening - Hookshot.png

  Hookshot artwork from Link's Awakening

• OOT - Hookshot.png

  Hookshot artwork from Ocarina of Time

• HookshotG Large.png

  Hookshot as seen in game from Ocarina of Time

• LongshotG Large.png

  Longshot as seen in game from Ocarina of Time

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  Hookshot as seen in game from Ocarina of Time 3D

• OoT3D Longshot model.png

  Longshot as seen in game from Ocarina of Time 3D

• MM - Hookshot.png

  Hookshot artwork from Majora's Mask

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  Hookshot from Majora's Mask

• TWW - Hookshot.png

  Hookshot artwork from The Wind Waker

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  Ravio demonstrating the Hookshot's use in A Link Between Worlds

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  Hookshot artwork from A Link Between Worlds

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  Rented Hookshot sprite from A Link Between Worlds

• Nice Hookshot.png

  Nice Hookshot from A Link Between Worlds

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  Link using the Hookshot in Super Smash Bros. Melee

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  Young Link using the Hookshot in Super Smash Bros. Melee

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  Toon Link using the Hookshot in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Hookshot icon from Hyrule Warriors

See Also

• Switch Hook
• Grappling Hook
• Clawshot
• Gripshot

References

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