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{{Item infobox | {{Item infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Magic Rod TLoZ artwork.jpg]]<br>Artwork of the | |image=[[File:Magic Rod TLoZ artwork.jpg]]<br>Artwork of the Magical Rod from ''The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (1986) | |first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (1986) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]'' (2018) | |latest_appearance=''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]'' (2018) | ||
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|related=[[Fire Rod]]<br>[[Ice Rod]]<br>[[Sand Rod]]<br>[[Tornado Rod]] | |related=[[Fire Rod]]<br>[[Ice Rod]]<br>[[Sand Rod]]<br>[[Tornado Rod]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Magic Rod''' is an item that appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''. It functions very similar to the [[Fire Rod]], as it can shoot blasts of magic spells to damage enemies and light [[torch]]es. | The '''Magic Rod''', originally known as the '''Magical Rod''', is an item that appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''. It functions very similar to the [[Fire Rod]], as it can shoot blasts of magic spells to damage enemies and light [[torch]]es. It is the type of wand also used by [[Wizzrobe]]s.<ref name=manual>''The Legend of Zelda'' instruction booklet, page 26.</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''The Legend of Zelda'' series=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda'' series=== | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda''==== | ||
In ''The Legend of Zelda'', the ''' | In ''The Legend of Zelda'', the Magical Rod, also known as the '''Magic wand''',<ref name=manual/> shoots a beam resembling those of [[Wizzrobe]]. When the Magical Rod is equipped, [[Link]] can use it like a [[sword]] to strike enemies and shoot magical spells. The Magical Rod is as powerful as the [[White Sword]]. | ||
If Link has the [[Book of Magic]], the | If Link has the [[Book of Magic]], the Magical Rod can shoot beams that burst into flames upon hitting a wall or a surface. With this, the Magical Rod serves as an alternative to the [[Candle]]. | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''==== | ||
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Magic Rod obtained LA switch obtained.jpg|Link obtains the Magic Rod in the Switch remake for ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' | Magic Rod obtained LA switch obtained.jpg|Link obtains the Magic Rod in the Switch remake for ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=マジカルロッド<br>''Majikaru Rōdo''<br>マジックロッド<br>''Majikku Roddo'' | |||
|JapM=Magical Rod (''Zelda no Densetsu'')<br><br>Magic Rod (''Yume o Miru Shima'') | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{TLOZ}} | {{TLOZ}} | ||
{{LA}} | {{LA}} | ||
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| Magic Rod | |||
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 Artwork of the Magical Rod from The Legend of Zelda | |||
| First appearance | The Legend of Zelda (1986) | ||
| Latest appearance | Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018) | ||
| Location(s) | The Legend of Zelda: Dragon (original game) Level-8 (Second Quest) Link's Awakening: Turtle Rock | ||
| Effect | Shoots blasts of magic | ||
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The Magic Rod, originally known as the Magical Rod, is an item that appears in The Legend of Zelda and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. It functions very similar to the Fire Rod, as it can shoot blasts of magic spells to damage enemies and light torches. It is the type of wand also used by Wizzrobes.[1]
History
The Legend of Zelda series
The Legend of Zelda
In The Legend of Zelda, the Magical Rod, also known as the Magic wand,[1] shoots a beam resembling those of Wizzrobe. When the Magical Rod is equipped, Link can use it like a sword to strike enemies and shoot magical spells. The Magical Rod is as powerful as the White Sword.
If Link has the Book of Magic, the Magical Rod can shoot beams that burst into flames upon hitting a wall or a surface. With this, the Magical Rod serves as an alternative to the Candle.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, the Magic Rod is the main dungeon item of Turtle Rock. It can shoot an endless number of fireballs without the need for the Book of Magic. The Magic Rod is one of the most powerful weapons, dealing twice as much damage as the Koholint Sword. The Magic Rod is essential for navigating Turtle Rock, as it can melt the blocks of ice in Link's path. It is required during the battle against Hot Head.
In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, the Magic Rod has a pink cap.
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, the Magic Rod is an offensive weapon that can be used by Link, serving as an alternative for his sword and shield setup. It is capable of blasting fire and summoning pillars of flames to attack enemies, although the weapon has low defense. The Fire Rod is the first upgrade, then the Prism Rod, and lastly the Magical Rod. The Magic Rod has an 8-bit variant named the 8-bit Candle.
Gallery
Sprites
The Legend of Zelda sprite
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening sprite
Screenshots
Link obtains the Magic Rod in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Link obtains the Magic Rod in the Switch remake for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マジカルロッド Majikaru Rōdo マジックロッド Majikku Roddo |
Magical Rod (Zelda no Densetsu) Magic Rod (Yume o Miru Shima) |
Trivia
- The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia erroneously considers the Magic Rod and the Fire Rod to be the same item.[2]
- In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, when Link obtains the Magic Rod, the obtain text reads "Burn, baby, burn!", referencing the song "Disco Inferno" from the 1970s disco band, The Trammps. This reference does not appear in the Japanese version[3] or the Nintendo Switch remake.
References
- ^ a b The Legend of Zelda instruction booklet, page 26.
- ^ The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia - F's. Zelda.com (archived).
- ^ How a Disco Reference Was Added to a Zelda Game. Legends of Localization (posted September 6, 2013).
