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|image= File:MM IceChunk.png

|caption= An {{Term|MM|Ice}} chunk as seen in {{MM|-}}

|game= {{ALttP}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{BotW}}

|comp= [[Snow]]<br>[[Fire]]

{{Term/Store|Ice||Series}} is a recurring theme in many titles of {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Fact}} It appears in many forms, sometimes as an obstacle for [[Link]] to overcome, as a mere hindrance, or even something to be used to Link's advantage. Ice and [[Snow]] are found in areas with sub-zero temperatures, and are a common occurrence during the [[Rod of Seasons#Seasons|Season of Winter]] in [[Holodrum]], in cursed [[Snowhead]], and in the [[Snow Realm]]. Ice has plot significance as well, as the entire [[Zora's Domain]] and the surrounding areas freeze in certain points of the plot of {{OoT}} and {{TP}}.<ref>{{Cite|I'm sure you've already seen it! Zora's Domain--totally frozen!|Princess Ruto|OoT}}</ref> The [[Zora]]s become encased in ice to be freed by Link on his quest.<ref>{{Cite|If you came here to meet the Zoras, you wasted your time... This is all there is... With one exception, the Zoras are now sealed under this thick ice sheet...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Who'd have thought that Zora's Domain was covered in ice...|Midna|TP}}</ref> In {{TP|-}}, the ice of Zora's Domain is thawed by warping the [[Molten Shard]] of [[Death Mountain]] to the area.

===Ice Floes===

{{Name|Fan|Ice Floes}} are a second common formation of ice. They appear often on the water in areas with cold temperatures. Wherever ice floes appear, Link must jump from one to the other to cross the body of water he is on. When preparing for a jump, Link must take into consideration the steady movement of the ice floes. Link must also be careful jumping from one floe to the next, as the icy platforms may cause him to slip off the ice floe. Should Link land in the icy water, he will have to swim back to the edge (sometimes taking damage from the freezing-cold water) and begin again.  

In {{MM|-}}, Link can create his own ice floes by shooting an [[Ice Arrow]] into the water. [[Octorok]]s can also be frozen by the Ice Arrow in order to create a floating ice block, to be used as a platform. This is essential to the completion of the [[Great Bay Temple]], and must be done to cross the [[Ikana River]].<ref>{{Cite|To cross the valley of Ikana, aim at the river beasts with the arrowhead that freezes.|Garo|MM}}</ref> [[Blue Chuchu]]s can also be frozen to create blocks of ice on solid ground (see below).

Ice floes appear in [[Zora's Fountain]] (when Link is an adult) in {{OoT|-}}, in the [[Mountain Village]] in {{MM|-}}, within the [[Ice Ring Isle]] in {{TWW|-}}, and at the entrance to [[Snowpeak]] in {{TP|-}}.

[[File:Ice Block TP.png|125px|right|A metal block encased in ice]]

{{Name|Fan|Ice Blocks}} are another form of ice seen in the ''Zelda'' universe. Usually found within ice-themed dungeons, ice blocks are usually used to solve puzzles by sliding them across icy floors. In {{TP}}, ice blocks do not appear, replaced completely by metal blocks. However, these blocks still have the same role, as they must be pushed across ice to solve puzzles. Some blocks will be encased in ice, which must be shattered using the [[Ball and Chain]].  

In the [[Temple of Droplets]] of {{TMC}}, ice blocks may also encase keys. By opening trap doors on the floors above, these blocks can be slid under [[Light Beam]]s, which will melt the ice and expose the key. After obtaining the [[Lantern#The Minish Cap|Flame Lantern]], ice blocks can be melted using said item instead.

In the [[Great Bay Temple]] in {{MM|-}}, a particular type of [[Chuchu]], called a [[Chuchu#Blue ChucChu|Blue Chuchu]], can be frozen by an [[Ice Arrow]] to create ice blocks. Enemies in {{ALttP}} can also be trapped in blocks of ice with the [[Ice Rod]].  

===Ice Stalagmites and Stalactites===

{{Main|Stalagmites and Stalactites}}

[[File:OoT3D Stalactite Model.png|left|25px]][[File:OoT3D Ice Stalagmites and Stalactites.png|right|thumb|200px|Ice Stalagmites and Stalactites found in the Ice Cavern in {{OoT3D|-}}]]  

'''Red Ice''' is a variant of the Ice Chunk. It is seen exclusively in {{OoT}}, primarily in the [[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]]. Just like regular ice chunks, Link may also find objects encased within the ice. However, Red Ice will not freeze Link when he touches it. Red Ice possesses magical properties, and can only be melted using [[Blue Fire]].<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT|publisher= Nintendo|page= 78}}</ref> On his quest, Link must unfreeze [[King Zora (Ocarina of Time)|King Zora]], who is encased in Red Ice when Link arrives to the frozen [[Zora's Domain]].

'''{{Name|Fan|Ice Crystals}}''' are magical objects (not unlike the Mega Ice of {{ST|-}}) seen only in the [[Sword & Shield Maze]] in {{OoS}}. They are an essential element of the dungeon, which has the peculiarity of having a fire-themed first floor and an ice-themed second floor. Three ice crystals, said to be magical and capable of freezing anything,<ref>{{Cite|The magical ice freezes all.|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref> are found on a raised platform on the second floor of the dungeon. Using the [[Power Bracelet]], each crystal must be carried to one of the three openings in the floor and dropped down into the floor below. When the ice comes in contact with the lava of the fire floor, the magical ice crystal will harden the molten rock, allowing Link to progress further in the dungeon.

[[File:Ice Leaf TP.png|right|100px]]

[[File:OoT Ice Arrow Model.png|45px|left]]

The Ice Arrow, an ice-powered addition to the regular [[Arrow]], is the most common type of ice weapon. Capable of freezing enemies on the spot and encasing them in ice, the Ice Arrow is an effective weapon for defeating certain enemies, especially in {{TWW|-}} when it is used in combination with a swing of the {{Term|TWWHD|Skull Hammer|link}}. In {{MM|-}}, freezing enemies such as [[Octorok]]s and [[Blue Chuchu]] creates blocks of ice that can be used to reach higher ledges. Link may also shoot an Ice Arrow into the water to create a platform of ice in order to cross certain bodies of water. In {{TWW|-}}, the Ice Arrow is used to cool the raging volcano of [[Fire Mountain]].

 

[[File:ALttP Ice Rod Inventory Sprite.png|30px|left]]

The Ice Rod is another ice-based weapon, appearing in {{ALttP|-}} and {{ALBW|-}}. When used, the Ice Rod sends forth an icy cold frost that instantly traps any enemy in a block of ice when they come in contact. The Ice Rod drains [[Magic Meter|Magic Power]], some of which can be replenished with [[Magic Jar]]s that can be obtained by smashing frozen enemies with the [[Magic Hammer]].<ref>{{Cite|Link, did you know that if you destroy frozen enemies with the Hammer, you will often get a Magic Decanter?|N/A|ALttP}}</ref>

 

[[File:OoT Blue Fire Model.png|60px|right]]

A particular type of ice-based object is Blue Fire, which is actually a type of "cool flame".<ref>{{Cite|You put a Blue Fire into the bottle! This is a cool flame you can use with [<], [v] or [>]|N/A|OoT}}</ref> Found only in the [[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]] in {{OoT|-}}, Blue Fire can be bottled and used to melt the "hot" [[Red Ice]]. In {{ST}}, a similar type of "cold flame" appears. It has the capability of lighting Link's [[Boomerang]], which will then have the ability to freeze water as it travels across it. Blue Fire is also an important element of the battle with [[Fraaz]].

File:Frozen Hyrule FSA.png|[[Frozen Hyrule]]

File:Great Ice Field.png|[[Great Ice Field]]

File:Ice Cavern.jpg|[[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]]

File:Ice Palace.png|[[Ice Palace]]

File:Ice Ring Island.jpg|[[Ice Ring Isle]]

File:Slippery Station Map.png|[[Slippery Station]]

File:Snowdrift Station Map Inside.png|[[Snowdrift Station]]

File:Snowpeak Ruins.jpg|[[Snowpeak Ruins]]

File:Snow Temple.png|[[Snow Temple]]

File:TalusCave.png|[[Talus Cave]]

File:Temple of Droplets.png|[[Temple of Droplets]]

File:Temple of Ice Entry FSA.jpg|{{Term|FSA|Temple of Ice|link}}<br>({{FSA|-}})

File:Temple of Ice Entrance PH.png|{{Term|PH|Temple of Ice|link}}<br>({{PH|-}})

File:Ice-Ruins.png|[[Ice Ruins]]

File:TFH Silver Shrine Stage 1.png|[[Silver Shrine]]

File:TFH Ice Temple Stage 1.png|[[Ice Temple]]

File:ALBW Big Ice Gimos Model.png|[[Gimos|Big Ice Gimos]]

File:ALBW Ice Gimos Model.png|[[Gimos|Ice Gimos]]

File:TFH Ice Wizzrobe.png|[[Wizzrobe#Varieties|Ice Wizzrobe]]

File:OoT3D Stalactite Model.png|[[Stalactite]]

File:OoT3D Ice Blade Model.png|[[Whirling Scythe]]

File:TFH Blizzagia.png|[[Blizzagia]]

File:Frypolar Ice.png|[[Frypolar]]

File:MM GoronElderFrozen.png|The [[Goron Elder#Majora's Mask|Goron Elder]] encased in ice

File:TWW Ice-Chest.png|An Ice Chunk with a [[Treasure Chest]] inside from {{TWW|-}}

File:TWW Ice-Rupee.png|An Ice Chunk with a [[Rupee]] inside from {{TWW|-}}

File:TWW Ice-Jar.png|An Ice Chunk with a [[Jar]] inside from {{TWW|-}}

File:TWW Ice-Moblin.png|An Ice Chunk with a [[Moblin]] inside from {{TWW|-}}

File:Ice Obstacle TP.png|An Ice Chunk from {{TP|-}}

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