- This article is about the recurring snake enemy. For the spitting snake enemy from The Adventure of Link, see Rope (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link). For information on the generic item, see Rope (item).
Ropes are poisonous snakes[1] and enemies that appear in many The Legend of Zelda games, starting with the titular The Legend of Zelda. Ropes usually slither around slowly, but if they notice Link, they charge at him. They can be defeated by a slash from the sword. Their color often varies between their appearances. A recurring element throughout the series is groups of them appearing after trapped levers are pulled.
History[edit]
The Legend of Zelda series[edit]
The Legend of Zelda[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda, Ropes only appear in labyrinths, and will charge at Link if he is on the same x- or y-axis as one with nothing blocking them from doing so. Additionally, they only have sideways-facing sprites. There are two types of Ropes: an orange type and a flashing type. The orange ones appear in the Moon and Demon labyrinths in the original quest, being one of the primary enemies of the former and only appearing in a single room of the latter. The flashing ones only appear in the Second Quest, in Level-3 and Level-8. The flashing Ropes can be defeated if hit four times.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Ropes, also known as Cobras,[2] are colored gray and move slower than in the first game. Link first encounters Ropes early during his adventure, in the secret passage of Hyrule Castle. The game introduces a variant of Rope called Masked Snake, which has a skull on its head.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Ropes, known here as Snake Ropes,[3] appear in Turtle Rock and retain their behavior from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, they are colored blue.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Ropes, known again as Snake Ropes,[4][5] retain their appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening but are recolored to green. They now appear from the ground occasionally when Link uses the Shovel. Both games have a trapped switch summon Ropes, with the former game being in the Ancient Ruins (being a floor switch) and the latter game being in Mermaid's Cave (being the usual pull switch). In Jabu-Jabu's Belly in the latter game, they can be found underwater sometimes.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords, Ropes, known here as Roopes,[6] retain their green look from the Oracle games, but with more aggressive expressions. They appear in the Chambers of Insight, Talus Cave, and Vaati's Palace. In The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition, they also appear in the Realm of Memories in the The Legend of Zelda and A Link to the Past-based stages, as well as in the Hero's Trial.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, Ropes appear in red, but otherwise look like a more-detailed version of their A Link to the Past design. They first appear in the Eastern Temple, later appearing in the Temple of Darkness, pyramid, and Frozen Hyrule.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Ropes have the same sprite as in The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. They appear in subterranean areas and the overworld, most often in Castor Wilds. Like most enemies, there is a figurine of Rope.
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No.
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Title
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Description
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096
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Rope
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"Appears in various areas. They'll come straight for you if they spot you. Just swing your sword when they charge at you."
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Ropes are purple and look like fairly realistic snakes. Depending on player choice, they can be first encountered as normal enemies on Bannan Island or as a group miniboss and as enemies in the Temple of Wind. Later, they appear on the Ghost Ship, where they hide under steel drums in the cargo hold. On Dee Ess Island, nests with three or six Ropes can be dug up with the shovel.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Ropes appear in the same capacity as in A Link to the Past. They now assume a different pose while charging, with their mouths open and heads flailing around. They first appear in the secret passage to the Sanctuary, but can be encountered before in certain caves if the player chooses to explore.
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, Ropes look and act like they do in A Link Between Worlds and are found in Palace Noir.
Zelda's Adventure[edit]
In Zelda's Adventure, a single Rope (generically referred to as a snake) appears west of Great Wimbich, slithering about aimlessly. Playing the Flute obtained from one of the townspeople causes it to catch fire and drop the Pyros spell.
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda[edit]
In Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, Ropes appear as one of the new enemies in the future Hyrule available as DLC in the digital release but included in the base game in the physical release. They appear in dark green, purple, red, and dull green, with each having a differing amount of health. Normally, they move cardinally slowly to the beat of the music, but upon being lined up to the player character, will begin moving multiple tiles per beat to charge at them.
Gallery[edit]
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language
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Name
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Meaning
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| Japanese |
ロープ
Rōpu |
Rope
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| Spanish |
cuerda |
rope
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| French |
Rope |
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| Dutch |
Rope |
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| German |
Giftwurm |
Poison Worm
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| Italian |
corda |
rope
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| Russian |
роп
rop |
rope
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| Korean |
로프
Ropeu |
Rope
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| Chinese (Simplified) |
罗普
Luópǔ |
Rope
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| Chinese (Traditional) |
羅普
Luópǔ |
Rope
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References[edit]
- ^ The Legend of Zelda manual, page 35
- ^ Stratton, Bryan, and Stephen Stratton. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 16.
- ^ M. Arakawa. The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening Player's Guide. Page 100.
- ^ Averill, Alan. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Ages Player's Guide. Page 22.
- ^ McBride, Debra, and David Cassady. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 124.
- ^ Stratton, Bryan, and Stephen Stratton. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 176.
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| Protagonists
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Link • Princess Zelda • Ravio
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| Sages
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Gulley • Oren • Seres • Osfala • Rosso • Irene • Impa
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| Supporting
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Blacksmith • Dampé • Fairy • Ganon • Great Fairy • Mother Maiamai • Princess Hilda • Sahasrahla • Sheerow • Thief Girl
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| Bosses
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Yuga • Margomill • Moldorm • Gemesaur King • Arrghus • Knucklemaster • Stalblind • Dharkstare • Zaganaga • Grinexx • Yuga Ganon • Shadow Link (optional) • Gramps (optional)
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| Species
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Fairy • Human • Maiamai • Turtle • Zora
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| Enemies and minibosses
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Armos • Arrghus • Arrgi • Ball and Chain Soldier • Bari • Bawb • Bee • Biri • Big Ice Gimos • Big Pengator • Blob • Bomb Soldier • Bow Soldier • Buzz Blob • Chasupa • Crow • Dacto • Dark Rat • Deadrock • Devalant • Eyegore • Fire Bubble • Fire Gimos • Fire Wizzrobe • Firebat • Flamola • Freezor • Geldman • Ghini • Gibdo • Gibo • Gigabari • Gimos • Golden Bee • Goriya • Gyorm • Hardhat Beetle • Heedle • Helmasaur • Hinox • Hokkubokku • Hyu • Ice Bubble • Ice Gimos • Ice Wizzrobe • Karat Crab • Keeleon • Keese • Kodongo • Ku • Kyameron • Leever • Like Like • Lorule Soldier • Lorule Soldier (ball and chain) • Lorule Soldier (spear) • Lorule Soldier (sword) • Lynel • Mini Moldorm • Moblin • Moldorm • Octorok • Peahat • Pengator • Poe • Popo • Rat • Ropa • Rope • Rupee Like • Sand Crab • Skullrope • Slarok • Sluggula • Snap Dragon • Soldier • Spear Soldier • Spear Throwing Soldier • Stal • Stalfos • Swamola • Sword Soldier • Taros • Tektite • Terrorpin • Vulture • Wallmaster • Water Tektite • Zazak • Zirro • Zora
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| Traps and obstacles
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Arrow Trap • Ball • Beamos • Boulder • Bumper • Fire bar • Flying Tile • Giant Ball • Lightning Lock • Magma bomb • Medusa • Moldola • Mole • Rolling Pin • Spiked Iron Ball • Trap
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| Items
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Apple • Arrow • Big Key • Bell • Blue Potion • Bombs (Rented, Nice) • Bomb Flower • Boomerang (Rented, Nice) • Bottle • Bow (Rented, Nice) • Bow of Light • Compass • Dungeon Map • Fire Rod (Rented, Nice) • Foul Fruit • Hammer (Rented, Nice) • Heart • Heart Container • Hint Glasses • Hookshot (Rented, Nice) • Ice Rod (Rented, Nice) • Lamp (Super) • Letter in a Bottle • Milk • Monster Guts • Monster Horn • Monster Tail • Net (Super) • Pendants of Virtue (Courage, Power, Wisdom) • Piece of Heart • Premium Milk • Purple Potion • Red Potion • Rupee • Sand Rod (Rented, Nice) • Scoot Fruit • Small Key • Smooth Gem • Tornado Rod (Rented, Nice) • Yellow Potion
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| Locations
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Gallery • Pre-release and unused content
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