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'''Ice''' is a recurring theme in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Most commonly it is an obstacle for [[Link]] to overcome.


==Appearances==
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===''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''===
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Historically, ''A Link to the Past'' is the first game in the series to show ice. Its presence is in the ninth dungeon, [[Ice Palace]]; ice acts as a slippy terrain, making Link's navigation more difficult than usual (not only when solving puzzles or beating obstacles, but also when confronting enemies). After the dungeon, however, the only part that shows ice is a room in [[Ganon's Tower]], where the young hero has a rematch with the [[Armos]] he fought in [[Eastern Palace]].
'''Ice''' is a recurring theme in many titles of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. 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]].  


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''===
==Common Varieties==
{{Main|Ice Cavern}}
===Icy Surfaces===
Perhaps the most common appearance of ice seen in the ''Legend of Zelda'' are iced floors and surfaces. Icy surfaces reduce traction, causing Link to slip and slide (and even fall in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'') when moving across it. Icy surfaces are always present in ice-themed areas and dungeons, and may serve to solve certain puzzles by pushing blocks, or ice blocks (see below) across its surface.


Though ''Ocarina of Time'' does not have a main ice dungeon ([[Beta Content|one was considered during development]]), it does have the mini-dungeon [[Ice Cavern]]. In addition to the traditional slippy ice, the dungeon also has an unnatural red, crystalline variation that can only be melted with [[Blue Fire]]; in addition, several local enemies are capable of freezing the young hero with their own ice. Later in the game, however, Link can acquire [[Ice Arrow]]s to use them as a weapon against enemies.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', a ring called the [[Magic Ring#Snowshoe Ring|Snowshoe Ring]] prevents Link from sliding on icy surfaces when worn. Also, in ''The Wind Waker'', Link can use the [[Iron Boots]] to obtain a similar result.


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''===
===Ice Floes===
{{Main|Snowhead}}
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===Ice Chunks and Ice-Encased Objects===
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'''Ice Chunks''' appear most prominently in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', but appear in other titles as well. They usually serve as barriers or obstacles, often blocking off passages or covering openings or holes. These large chunks of ice can be melted with fire-based items (such as the [[Fire Arrow]]s and the [[Fire Rod]]) or [[Hot Spring Water]], or shattered by objects such as Link's [[Ball and Chain]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. If Link touches ice, it will temporarily freeze his entire body and sap his life energy until he breaks away from the ice encasing him. In ''Twilight Princess'', ice chunks will not freeze Link to the touch; some can even shattered by regular attacks.
 
Ice chunks may also encase certain objects; anything from [[Rupee]]s to [[Jar]]s to [[Treasure Chest]]s and even enemies. Just as for regular chunks, the ice must be melted by use of a Fire Arrow or Hot Spring Water to reveal its contents.
 
This appearance of ice has plot significance as well, for example, the [[Goron Elder]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' who is encased in ice, and must be unfrozen using the Hot Spring Water from the [[Goron Graveyard]] (as Link has not yet obtained the Fire Arrows at the time). By doing so, the Elder can teach Link the beginning of the [[Goron's Lullaby]], which will eventually allow the hero to access the ice-themed [[Snowhead Temple]]. Also, the boss of said temple, [[Goht]] is originally frozen in ice, and must be unfrozen by a Fire Arrow in order to begin the battle. In this manner, [[Kholdstare]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and [[Dela Zol]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' must also be unfrozen with fire-based items in order to begin the battle. In these two latter instances, ice plays an important role in the battle; the first as an important strategic element in the defeat of the boss, the second as a method of attack employed by the boss to be avoided.
 
At certain a certain point in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Twilight Princess'', [[Zora's Domain]] and the surrounding areas are exposed to subzero temperatures, causing it to freeze. The [[Zora]]s become encased in ice to be freed by Link on his quest. In ''Twilight Princess'' the ice of Zora's Domain is thawed by warping the [[Molten Shard]] of [[Death Mountain]] to the area.
 
===Ice Blocks===
[[File:IceCube.gif|left|A regular block of ice]]
[[File:SmallKeyCubed.gif|left|A Small Key encased in a block of ice]]
[[File:BigKeyCubed.gif|left|The Big Key encased in a block of ice]]
 
'''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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ice blocks do not appear, replaced completely by metal blocks. However, these blocks still serve the same purpose, 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]].


With the absence of a full icy region in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''A Link to the Past'', ''Majora's Mask'' has the [[Snowhead|northern mountains of Termina]] as a main source of cold. Interestingly, with the exception of ice-made walls that block ways, ice as an obstacle is a rarity, even in the local dungeon ([[Snowhead Temple]]). The rest of Snowhead is cold because of the snow.
In the [[Temple of Droplets]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', 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 it instead.


In the [[Great Bay Temple]], Link can use the Ice Arrows to create icebergs that help him cross bodies of water, freeze enemies to use them as walkable ice blocks, and freeze sources of water. In fact, the item is exploited better in this game than in ''Ocarina of Time''.
===Ice Stalagmites and Stalactites===
[[File:MM IceStalactitePiercable.png|60px|right|A pierceable stalactite]]
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These ice formations, usually seen in caverns of sub-zero temperatures, appear fairly often in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, although they only interact with the environment in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''. Unlike ice chunks, stalagmites will not freeze Link when touched; they are simple barriers that can be destroyed using a [[Sword]] or another weapon. Occasionally, stalactites may fall on Link as he passes under them, causing him to take damage.
Chunkier stalactites can often be knocked down by [[Arrow]]s. This can be used to Link's advantage by making the stalactite falling onto ice chunks below, shattering them and clearing the obstacle. In ''Twilight Princess'' non-icy stalactites appear in the [[Lakebed Temple]]. They can be knocked down using [[Bomb Arrow]]s and can, once embedded in the ground, can be used as platforms to reach higher ledges.


===[[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' Series]]===
==Atypical Varieties==
===Red Ice===
{{Main|Red Ice}}
'''Red Ice''' is a variant of the Ice Chunk seen exclusively in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', primarily in the [[Ice Cavern]]. Just like regular ice chunks, Link may also find objects encased within the ice. However, red ice will not freeze Link when touched. Red Ice can only be melted using [[Blue Fire]]. On his quest, Link must unfreeze [[King Zora (Ocarina of Time)|King Zora]] who will be encased in red ice when Link arrives to the frozen [[Zora's Domain]].
 
===Mega Ice===
{{Sectstub}}
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===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''===
{{Main|Mega Ice}}
'''Mega Ice''' is a type of ice seen only in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.
 
 
===Ice Crystals===
'''{{Name|Ice Crystals}}''' are magical objects (not unlike the Mega Ice of ''Spirit Tracks'') seen only in the [[Sword & Shield Maze]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. 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, are found on a raised platform on the second floor of the dungeon. Each crystal must be carried to one of the three openings in the floor, to be dropped down to 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.
 
===Ice Snowboard===
{{Sectstub}}
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===''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''===
{{Main|Ice Ring Isle}}


The only island in ''The Wind Waker'' to sport ice is the [[Ice Ring Isle]]. Link's objective is to find its treasure in five minutes, and he does so while crossing very slippy icebergs and even sliding through an ice-made half pipe. As in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', Ice Arrows make a presence in this game as well, and it's capable of cooling lava for a time.


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''===
==Ice-Based Items==
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===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''===
{{Main|Snowpeak}}


In ''Twilight Princess'', ice has a predominant role in the region of [[Snowpeak]]. There is even a [[Snowpeak Top|track]] Link must travel while sliding with a giant frozen leaf; ice can only be beaten by the [[Ball and Chain]], due to the absence of [[Fire Arrows]]. For that matter, Ice Arrows are absent in the game as well.


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''===
==Ice-Themed Areas==
{{Main|Isle of Frost}}
Various ice-themed locations (including overworld and dungeons) are seen on Link's various adventures, which usually contain several of the aforementioned ice formations. The following is a gallery of all such locations in ''The Legend of Zelda''.


The coldest place in the [[World of the Ocean King]] is the Isle of Frost. However, ice itself only appears in the [[Temple of Ice]], where the floor is harder to walk through due to the low temperature. There are almost no ice-based enemies in the game, however, although [[Gleeok]] (the local boss) has ice powers along with fire ones.
<center>
<gallery perrow="6">
File:Anouki Village.jpg|[[Anouki Village]]
File:No Image.png|Frozen [[Zora's Domain]] (''Ocarina of Time'')
File:No Image.png|Frozen [[Zora's Domain]] (''Twilight Princess'')
File:Frozen Hyrule FSA.png|[[Frozen Hyrule]]
File:No Image.png|Frozen [[Zora's River]]
File:Great Ice Field.png|[[Great Ice Field]]
File:Ice Cavern.jpg|[[Ice Cavern]]
File:Ice Palace.png|[[Ice Palace]]
File:Ice Ring Island.jpg|[[Ice Ring Isle]]
File:IsleofFrost Inside.png|[[Isle of Frost]]
File:Slippery Station Map.png|[[Slippery Station]]
File:Snowdrift Station Map Inside.png|[[Snowdrift Station]]
File:Snowhead2.jpg|[[Snowhead]]
File:Snowpeak General.jpg|[[Snowpeak]]
File:Snowpeak Ruins.jpg|[[Snowpeak Ruins]]
File:Snowpeak Top.jpg|[[Snowpeak Top]]
File:Steem.png|[[Snow Sanctuary]]
File:Snow Temple.png|[[Snow Temple]]
File:MagicalIceRoom.png|[[Sword & Shield Maze]]
File:TalusCave.jpg|[[Talus Cave]]
File:Temple of Droplets.png|[[Temple of Droplets]]
File:Temple of Ice Entry FSA.jpg|[[Temple of Ice]] (''Four Swords Adventures'')
File:Temple of Ice PH.jpg|[[Temple of Ice]] (''Phantom Hourglass'')
File:MegaIce.jpg|[[Wellspring Station]]
</gallery>
</center>


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''===
==Ice-Based Enemies==
{{Main|Snow Realm}}
Ice-powered enemies are also fairly common in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, often lurking in the ice-themed dungeons and sometimes overworld areas seen above. These enemies, some of which are constituted of what appears to be nothing more than animated ice, often have the ability to freeze Link on the spot using their powers, slowly sapping Link's life energy until he manages to break out of the ice encasing him. The following is a gallery of enemies that fall into this category.


Scope-wise, ''Spirit Tracks'' has the second-largest icy region in the series (only short of [[Holodrum]] when in winter). Ice now serves as a primary obstacle in the [[Snow Temple]], [[Snowdrift Station]] and [[Slippery Station]], and ice-based enemies play a notable role for the first time since ''Twilight Princess''. Ice can also be purchased in [[Wellspring Station]] and delivered to the [[Papuchia Village|Papuchia]] and [[Goron Village]]s.
===Common Enemies===
<gallery>
File:Chilfos.png|[[Chilfos]]
File:Ice Bubble PH.png|[[Bubble#Ice Bubble|Ice Bubble]]
File:Ice ChuChu.png|[[Chuchu#Ice Chuchu|Ice ChuChu]]
File:IceKeese.gif|[[Ice Keese]]
File:Wizzrobe Ice MC.gif|[[Wizzrobe#Varieties|Ice Wizzrobe]]
File:Freezard.png|[[Freezard]] (''Ocarina of Time''/''Majora's Mask'')
File:Freezard TP 3.png|[[Freezard]]<br>(''Twilight Princess'')
File:Mini Freezard(TP).png|[[Mini Freezard]]
</gallery>


==See Also==
[[Ice Dungeon]]


==Gallery==
===Mini-Bosses and Bosses===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MM IceChunk.png
File:Blizzeta.png|[[Blizzeta]]
File:MM IceStalactite.png
File:Fraaz.png|[[Fraaz]]
File:MM IceStalagmite.png
File:Frostare.png|[[Frostare]]
File:MM IceStalactitePiercable.png
File:Frypolar (Ice).gif|[[Frypolar]]
File:Ice Cavern.jpg
File:Kholdstare.gif|[[Kholdstare]]
File:Wizrobe.png|[[Wizzrobe]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
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Ice is a recurring theme in many titles of The Legend of Zelda series. 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 Season of Winter in Holodrum.

Common Varieties

Icy Surfaces

Perhaps the most common appearance of ice seen in the Legend of Zelda are iced floors and surfaces. Icy surfaces reduce traction, causing Link to slip and slide (and even fall in The Wind Waker) when moving across it. Icy surfaces are always present in ice-themed areas and dungeons, and may serve to solve certain puzzles by pushing blocks, or ice blocks (see below) across its surface.

In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, a ring called the Snowshoe Ring prevents Link from sliding on icy surfaces when worn. Also, in The Wind Waker, Link can use the Iron Boots to obtain a similar result.

Ice Floes

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Ice Chunks and Ice-Encased Objects

File:MM GoronElderFrozen.png
The Goron Elder encased in ice

Ice Chunks appear most prominently in Majora's Mask, but appear in other titles as well. They usually serve as barriers or obstacles, often blocking off passages or covering openings or holes. These large chunks of ice can be melted with fire-based items (such as the Fire Arrows and the Fire Rod) or Hot Spring Water, or shattered by objects such as Link's Ball and Chain in Twilight Princess. If Link touches ice, it will temporarily freeze his entire body and sap his life energy until he breaks away from the ice encasing him. In Twilight Princess, ice chunks will not freeze Link to the touch; some can even shattered by regular attacks.

Ice chunks may also encase certain objects; anything from Rupees to Jars to Treasure Chests and even enemies. Just as for regular chunks, the ice must be melted by use of a Fire Arrow or Hot Spring Water to reveal its contents.

This appearance of ice has plot significance as well, for example, the Goron Elder of Majora's Mask who is encased in ice, and must be unfrozen using the Hot Spring Water from the Goron Graveyard (as Link has not yet obtained the Fire Arrows at the time). By doing so, the Elder can teach Link the beginning of the Goron's Lullaby, which will eventually allow the hero to access the ice-themed Snowhead Temple. Also, the boss of said temple, Goht is originally frozen in ice, and must be unfrozen by a Fire Arrow in order to begin the battle. In this manner, Kholdstare of A Link to the Past and Dela Zol of Four Swords must also be unfrozen with fire-based items in order to begin the battle. In these two latter instances, ice plays an important role in the battle; the first as an important strategic element in the defeat of the boss, the second as a method of attack employed by the boss to be avoided.

At certain a certain point in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, Zora's Domain and the surrounding areas are exposed to subzero temperatures, causing it to freeze. The Zoras become encased in ice to be freed by Link on his quest. In Twilight Princess the ice of Zora's Domain is thawed by warping the Molten Shard of Death Mountain to the area.

Ice Blocks

A regular block of ice
A regular block of ice
A Small Key encased in a block of ice
A Small Key encased in a block of ice
The Big Key encased in a block of ice
The Big Key encased in a block of ice

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 Twilight Princess, ice blocks do not appear, replaced completely by metal blocks. However, these blocks still serve the same purpose, 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 The Minish Cap, ice blocks may also encase keys. By opening trap doors on the floors above, these blocks can be slid under Light Beams, which will melt the ice and expose the key. After obtaining the Flame Lantern, ice blocks can be melted using it instead.

Ice Stalagmites and Stalactites

A pierceable stalactite
A pierceable stalactite
File:MM IceStalactite.png File:MM IceStalagmite.png

These ice formations, usually seen in caverns of sub-zero temperatures, appear fairly often in The Legend of Zelda series, although they only interact with the environment in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. Unlike ice chunks, stalagmites will not freeze Link when touched; they are simple barriers that can be destroyed using a Sword or another weapon. Occasionally, stalactites may fall on Link as he passes under them, causing him to take damage.

Chunkier stalactites can often be knocked down by Arrows. This can be used to Link's advantage by making the stalactite falling onto ice chunks below, shattering them and clearing the obstacle. In Twilight Princess non-icy stalactites appear in the Lakebed Temple. They can be knocked down using Bomb Arrows and can, once embedded in the ground, can be used as platforms to reach higher ledges.

Atypical Varieties

Red Ice

Main article: Red Ice

Red Ice is a variant of the Ice Chunk seen exclusively in Ocarina of Time, primarily in the Ice Cavern. Just like regular ice chunks, Link may also find objects encased within the ice. However, red ice will not freeze Link when touched. Red Ice can only be melted using Blue Fire. On his quest, Link must unfreeze King Zora who will be encased in red ice when Link arrives to the frozen Zora's Domain.

Mega Ice

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Main article: Mega Ice

Mega Ice is a type of ice seen only in Spirit Tracks.


Ice Crystals

{{{2}}} are magical objects (not unlike the Mega Ice of Spirit Tracks) seen only in the Sword & Shield Maze in Oracle of Seasons. 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, are found on a raised platform on the second floor of the dungeon. Each crystal must be carried to one of the three openings in the floor, to be dropped down to 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.

Ice Snowboard

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Ice-Based Items

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Ice-Themed Areas

Various ice-themed locations (including overworld and dungeons) are seen on Link's various adventures, which usually contain several of the aforementioned ice formations. The following is a gallery of all such locations in The Legend of Zelda.

Ice-Based Enemies

Ice-powered enemies are also fairly common in The Legend of Zelda series, often lurking in the ice-themed dungeons and sometimes overworld areas seen above. These enemies, some of which are constituted of what appears to be nothing more than animated ice, often have the ability to freeze Link on the spot using their powers, slowly sapping Link's life energy until he manages to break out of the ice encasing him. The following is a gallery of enemies that fall into this category.

Common Enemies


Mini-Bosses and Bosses

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