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|name = Tektite
{{Infobox Enemy
|image = [[File:Tektite_TP.png|250px|Red Tektite in ''Twilight Princess'']]
|image=
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
{{Media
|other= ''[[Nintendo Land]]''<br>[[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' animated series]]<br>''[[The Shadow Prince]]''<br>''[[Zelda's Adventure]]''<br>[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Manga)|''Oracle of Seasons'' manga]]
|Artwork TLoZ= File:TLoZ Tektite Blue Artwork.png
|habitat = [[Goron Mines]], [[Lake Hylia]], [[Death Mountain]], [[Mount Crenel]], [[Zora's River]], [[Isle of Ember]]
|Artwork TAoL= File:TAoL Tektite Artwork 2.png
|weapon = [[Hookshot]], Projectiles, [[Sword]]
|Artwork OoT= File:OoT Blue Tektite Artwork.png
|exp = 50
|Render TP= File:TP Tektite Render.png
|Model LANS= File:LANS Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model OoT= File:OoT Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model MM= File:MM Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model TP= File:TP Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model PH= File:PH Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model ST= File:ST Tektite Model.png
|Model ALBW= File:ALBW Blue Tektite Model.png
|Model TFH= File:TFH Tektite Model.png
|Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Blue Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite TAoL= File:TAoL Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite LA= File:LA Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Blue Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Blue Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite FS= File:FS Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Red Tektite Sprite.png
|Sprite TMC= File:TMC Tektite Sprite.png
}}
}}
The '''Tektite''' is a one-eyed spider-like enemy that has the honor of appearing in almost every [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' game]] save for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. This common foe comes in several colored varieties and are usually found in mountainous areas such as [[Death Mountain]] and [[Mount Crenel]], yet are not uncommon to lake regions or on the overworld itself.
|caption=
{{TLoZManual|Tektite|These spidery things jump about all over the place. Red ones move about a lot and blue ones move only a little. Tektites have little fighting power.}}
|pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈtɛk.taɪt}} {{Respell|TEK|tyt}} <ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Octoroks, Tektites / Leevers too |retrieved=October 24, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCqX4AEInUs&t=15s |title=''The Legend of Zelda'' US rap commercial |site=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Tektites! |retrieved=October 24, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3SwWldcHs&t=11s |title=''The Legend of Zelda'' US commercial |site=YouTube}}</ref>
|plural=
|race=
|game= TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, ST, ALBW, TFH
|other= TLoZ (TV Series), TSP, TCoBS, ZA, OoS (Himekawa), LCT, NL, CoH
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member= {{List|{{Term|Series|Black Tektite|link}}, {{Term|Series|Blue Tektite|link}}, {{Term|Series|Golden Tektite|link}}, {{Term|Series|Red Tektite|link}}, {{Term|Series|White Tektite|link}}}}
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= {{HP|TLoZ|1}} {{Small|([[Red Tektite|Red]])}}, {{HP|TLoZ|2}} {{Small|([[Blue Tektite|Blue]])}}
|TAoL= {{HP|TAoL|24}}
|OoT= {{HP|OoT|4}}
}}
|attack=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= {{Damage|attack1= Jump|damage1= 0.50}}
|OoT= {{Damage|attack1= Jump|damage1= 0.25}}
|TP= {{Damage|attack1= Jump|damage1= 0.25}}
}}
|weapon= {{List|{{Term|Series|Sword|link}}, Most projectiles, {{Term|Series|Hookshot|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Bomb|link}}}}
|spoils= {{List|{{Term|Series|Heart|link}} {{Exp Game|Series}}, {{Term|Series|Green Rupee|link}} {{Exp Game|Series}}, {{Term|Series|Blue Rupee|link}} {{Exp Game|Series}}, {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}} {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}, {{Term|TLoZ|Clock|link}} {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}}}
|exp= 50
|theme=
}}
{{Term/Store|Tektite|Tektites|Series, TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, ST, TFH, ALBW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 208 & 209 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, ST, TFH, ALBW}}}}</ref>
 
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
[[File:Majora_tektite.png|left|200px|Official artwork of a Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'']]
{{Plural|Series|Tektite}} are jumping, one-eyed mites or spider-like creatures in all aspects pertaining to appearance and behavior, changing little between games. Due to their carapaces and spindly legs, some iterations of {{Plural|Series|Tektite}} closely resemble the {{Wp|Japanese spider crab}}. These foes tend to appear in small groups, and have the tendency to leap around the landscape. These creatures normally inhabit mountainous areas, {{Plural|Series|Dungeon|link}}, and sometimes lakes. Despite their wide range of mobility and adaptability to various surroundings, they are usually fragile enemies that can be defeated with one or two {{Term|Series|Sword|link}} attacks. Projectile weapons, such as the {{Term|Series|Slingshot|link}}, {{Term|Series|Bow|link}}, or {{Term|Series|Hookshot|link}}, are also useful, especially for defeating {{Plural|Series|Tektite}} that may be out of reach. Some incarnations are able to skim and leap across the surface of water like {{wp|Gerridae|pond skater}}s. {{Plural|Series|Tektite}} typically come in two colored varieties; red or orange {{Plural|Series|Tektite}} and blue {{Plural|Series|Tektite}}. These colors are often used to signify their strengths and behavior.
The Tektite is a jumping spider-like creature in all aspects pertaining to appearance and behavior, changing little between games. From its debut in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', where it was called a "spidery thing",<ref>[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=177&pos=29 Legend of Zelda US Instruction Booklet]</ref> to its most recent appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', these foes tend to appear in at least groups of two, and have quite the tendency to bounce and jump around the landscape as they please, a trait exhibited most candidly in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. Certain incarnations of this enemy, for example the Tektites of ''Ocarina of Time'', can also skim the surface of the water. While for the majority of Tektite incarnations, they are easy and quickly defeated using the sword, the Tektites of ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' up the ante by shooting fireballs out of their eyes (in the non-Japanese version), and incorporate a nearly impregnable hide to make matters worse.
 
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{Manual|TLoZ|Tektite|These spidery things jump about all over the place. Red ones move about a lot and blue ones move only a little. Tektites have little fighting power.}}
{{Stub|TLoZ}}
{{Plural|TLoZ|Tektite}} in {{TLoZ}} can jump and scale normally impassable mountain walls. They come in a red and a blue variety, with the red variety leaping around more frequently than the blue. When defeated, red {{Plural|TLoZ|Tektite}} may drop either a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}}, a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}}, or one {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}, while blue {{Plural|TLoZ|Tektite}} may drop either a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart}}, one {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee}}, five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee}}, or a {{Term|TLoZ|Clock|link}}.{{Note|If {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the {{Term|TLoZ|Recorder|link}}, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a {{Term|TLoZ|Bomb|link}}, then it will drop four {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}}. After the 16th enemy, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating {{Plural|TLoZ|Armos|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Keese|link}}, or {{Plural|TLoZ|Gel|link}} will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= n.a. |published= n.d. |retrieved= August 17, 2017 |url= http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops |title= Forced Drops |site= redcandle.us}}</ref>}}
 
==={{TAoL|-}}===
{{Stub|TAoL}}
{{Plural|TAoL|Tektite}} in {{TAoL}} are heavily armored, resisting nearly all attacks save for the {{Term|TAoL|Fire (Magic)|link|display=Fire}} spell. They can shoot fireballs from their eyes.
 
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{Stub|ALttP}}


Tektites are no stranger to locations of many kinds; they have been seen in mountainous and lake areas, like in ''Ocarina of Time'', ''The Minish Cap'', and ''Phantom Hourglass'', and have even been spotted crawling up the walls of dark caves in ''Spirit Tracks'', not to mention on the [[Hyrule]] overworld as well. Early on, these creatures can only be found in temple-like locations in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', but eventually break out into the fields of Hyrule after such temples have been completed.
==={{LA|-}}===
{{Stub|LA}}


{{figurine|TMC|Tektite|Appears on [[Mount Crenel]], etc. They move by jumping long distances. Their movement can be unpredictable, so attack them when they are still. |[[File:Tektite_Figurine.gif‎]]}}
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Stub|OoT}}
{{Plural|OoT3D|Tektite}} in {{OoT}} are able to skim the surface of water, and can be found at {{Term|OoT3D|Lake Hylia|link}} and {{Term|OoT3D|Zora's River|link}}, as well as within the {{Term|OoT3D|Water Temple|link}}. They are immune to {{Term|OoT3D|Din's Fire|link}}, though the {{Term|OoT3D|Megaton Hammer|link}} is able to flip them over.


==Variations==
==={{MM|-}}===
===Red Tektite===
{{Stub|MM}}
[[File:TektiteRed.png|right]][[File:TektiteOrangeOracle.png|right]]The '''Red Tektite''' can be found mostly on land. They are opposite to Blue Tektites but always aim to use the same strategy in battle. They maneuver on ground rather cunningly, but a few slashes of the sword should easily kill these critters. They often frequent hotter areas such as [[Goron]]-inhabited mountains, however are not regarded to be one of the more heat-inviting species in these vicinities (in the [[Goron Mines]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' they are situated amongst the more refreshing water-container mining compartment rooms).
{{Plural|MM3D|Tektite}} in {{MM}} are able to skim the surface of water. They can be flipped over by {{Term|MM3D|Goron Link|link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Goron Pound|link}}.


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' and the ''[[Oracle Series]]'', Red Tektites have a more orange palette, as do some other enemies that come in "red" and "blue" palettes.
==={{OoS|-}}===
{{Navi|Red Tektite|'''Red Tektite'''
{{Stub|OoS}}
Lock on to it as it jumps with Z Targeting!}}
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===Blue Tektite===
==={{OoA|-}}===
[[File:TektiteBlueOracle.png|right]]The '''Blue Tektite''' is a variety of Tektite which can be found in several games in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. It will follow after Link, bouncing, until it reaches him, dealing relatively small amounts of damage. They can walk on water and can jump down lengths from a considerable height, which makes areas like [[Lake Hylia]] and the [[Water Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' perfect habitats for them. These foes are quite simple to kill; two blows with a regular [[sword]] or one shot from the [[Bow|Bow and Arrow]] will get rid of one quickly and without risking Link's health.
{{Stub|OoA}}
{{Navi|Blue Tektite|'''Blue Tektite'''
It's hard to beat on the water. Lure it onto the land!}}
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{{Tatl|Blue Tektite|Don't you know about the '''Blue Tektite'''? Use Z Targeting to follow it as it bounces!}}
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===Water Tektite===
==={{FS|-}}===
[[File:WatertektiteOracle.png|right|A Water Tektite seen in the ''Oracle'' titles]]
{{Stub|FS}}
'''Water Tektites''' are green Tektites which, unlike the Blue Tektites from ''Ocarina of Time'' also found on earth, are found exclusively skimming on water. This variation appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. A very similar creature known as [[Hover]] exists in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', but is unrelated to Tektites.
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===Gold Tektite===
==={{FSA|-}}===
[[File:GoldTektite.gif|right|55px|The Golden Tektite from ''The Minish Cap'']]
{{Stub|FSA}}
As a result of a certain [[Kinstone Fusion]] in ''The Minish Cap'', a '''[[Golden Monsters|Gold Tektite]]''' will appear at a seemingly random location; these Tektites are much stronger than their red and blue couterparts, taking an abundance of hits before admitting defeat, not to mention the increased speed that accompanies the heightened health. However, such increased speed and vitality comes standard for all gold enemies that are products of Kinstone Fusion.
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==Weaknesses==
==={{TMC|-}}===
The Tektite is considered a "normal enemy", considering it only takes one or two sword swipes to defeat (depending on which sword/upgrades you have). Projectile weapons such as slingshot seeds or arrows work, as well. The [[Hookshot]] or Longshot is effective in stunning the Tektite as in ''Ocarina of Time'', while keeping it alive.
{{Figurines|TMC}}
{{Plural|TMC|Tektite}} appear in three variants in {{TMC}}, all of which can be found on {{Term|TMC|Mount Crenel|link}}. {{Plural|TMC|Red Tektite|link}} also appear on {{Term|TMC|Mount Crenel's Base|link}}, while the sole {{Term|TMC|Blue Tektite|link}} appears at {{Term|TMC|Mount Crenel}}'s summit. Three {{Plural|TMC|Golden Tektite|link}} appear in the game, all as the result of {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone Fusion|link}} (with {{Term|TMC|Hailey|link}}, a {{Term|TMC|Mountain Minish|link}}, and {{Term|TMC|Tingle|link}}).


==Non-canon Appearances==
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Noncanon|start}}
{{Stub|TP}}
===Animated series===
{{Plural|TPHD|Tektite}} in {{TP}} can be found in the {{Term|TPHD|Goron Mines|link}} and the {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple|link}}.
[[File:Tektites (That Sinking Feeling).png|thumb|right|Tektites as seen in the animated series]]
 
Tektites also make an appearance in two episodes of the [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|animated series]]. In "[[The White Knight]]", various Tektites arrive at the castle and attack [[Prince Facade]]. While Facade is taking care of the Tektites, [[Moblin]]s come in and kidnap Zelda. In "[[That Sinking Feeling]]", Tektites are shown to be capable of shooting spider webs out of their mouth. As Link and Zelda are enjoying a picnic, they are interrupted when an [[Underworld|Underworld entrance]] begins to raise and a gang of Tektites come out from it.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=It's an underground entrance. We're being attacked!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=6}}</ref> Link and Zelda are successful in defeating a few of them, but then several Tektites wrap the princess up in spider webs while the young hero loses his [[Crissword]] to one of the foes that sneaked up behind him. Link eventually manages to defeat all of the foes and rescue the princess.
==={{PH|-}}===
{{Stub|PH}}
{{Plural|PH|Tektite}} in {{PH}} can be found on the {{Term|PH|Isle of Ember|link}}.
 
==={{ST|-}}===
{{Stub|ST}}


===''The Shadow Prince''===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
In ''[[The Shadow Prince]]'', Link encounters various Tektites if he chooses to hide behind a boulder to prevent from being seen by [[Charles of Moria]]. Link races up a hill to hide behind the boulder, and just as he dives to hide, he turns around to find a pack of Tektites have surrounded him. He easily defeats one, but is then grabbed by the rest of the monsters. The page ends with a Game Over with the young hero being killed by the Tektites.
{{Stub|ALBW}}


===''Nintendo Land''===
==={{TFH|-}}===
Tektites appear in ''[[Nintendo Land]]'' for the [[Wii U]], in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]''. They have highly resistant shells, so aimlessly swinging the sword simply won't do, slicing through the shell's gaps however, will. The Tektites leave gaps in their shells ''as if'' they were meant to be sliced through. This is either vertically or horizontally, and they may switch from one to another as seems fit, much like the [[Quadro Baba]]s from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''.
{{Stub|TFH}}
{{Plural|TFH|Tektite}} in {{TFH}} can be found in the {{Term|TFH|Secret Fortress|link}}, the {{Term|TFH|Cove of Transition|link}}, and the {{Term|TFH|Water Temple|link}}.


Being an enemy featured in one of the game's attractions, the Tektite naturally also appears as one of the 200 prizes that can be won using the coins at the game on the top of the central tower located in the middle of the plaza. Upon touching the prize in the plaza using the touch screen or simply jumping into it, [[Monita]] will make the following comment:
==Other Appearances==
==={{TLoZ|-}} TV Series===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:Tektites (That Sinking Feeling).png|thumb|right|Tektites as seen in the animated series]]
Tektites make an appearance in two episodes of the {{TLoZ|TV Series}}. In "''[[The White Knight]]''", various Tektites arrive at the castle and attack [[Prince Facade]]. While Facade is taking care of the Tektites, [[Moblin]]s come in and kidnap [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]. In "''[[That Sinking Feeling]]''", Tektites are shown to be capable of shooting spider webs out of their mouth. As Link and Zelda are enjoying a picnic, they are interrupted when an [[Underworld]] entrance begins to raise and a gang of Tektites come out from it.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=It's an underground entrance. We're being attacked!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=6}}</ref> Link and Zelda are successful in defeating a few of them, but then several Tektites wrap the princess up in spider webs while the young hero loses his [[Crissword]] to one of the foes that sneaked up behind him. Link eventually manages to defeat all of the foes and rescue the princess.
{{Noncanon|End}}


{{Monita|Tektite|Tektites have built-in gyro-sensors that prevent them from ever getting dizzy. · Their shells are highly resistant, so try to slice through the gaps or shoot straight for the eye.}}
==={{TSP|-}}===
{{Noncanon|end}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{TSP}}, Link encounters various Tektites if he chooses to hide behind a boulder to prevent from being seen by [[Charles of Moria]]. Link races up a hill to hide behind the boulder, and just as he dives to hide, he turns around to find a pack of Tektites have surrounded him. He easily defeats one, but is then grabbed by the rest of the monsters. The page ends with a Game Over with the young hero getting killed by the Tektites.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==={{ZA|-}}===
*In ''The Adventure of Link'', Tektites are invulnerable to Link's sword and, short of the kill-everything Thunder spell, can only be killed with the Fire spell. In the Japanese version, however, they can be harmed by Link's sword. In ''Ocarina of Time'', Tektites are unaffected by [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]].
{{Noncanon|Start}}
*In ''Ocarina of Time'', the [[Hammer#Megaton Hammer|Megaton Hammer]] can flip Tektites on their backs.
{{Stub|ZA}}
*In ''Majora's Mask'', [[Goron Link|Goron Link]]'s ground pound will also flip Tektites onto their backs.
{{Noncanon|End}}
*The Blue Tektites of ''Ocarina of Time'' return in ''Majora's Mask'' but the Red Tektites do not, perhaps because there is no volcanic section in Termina's overworld.  Ironically, the primary environment where Blue Tektites appear is Snowhead, a mountainous region.
*In the entire overworld of ''The Minish Cap'', there is only one Blue Tektite.
*It is implied that the [[Rocktite]] of ''Spirit Tracks'' is simply an enlarged Tektite due to similarities in appearance and behavior.


==Gallery==
==={{NL|-}}===
<gallery>
{{Noncanon|Start}}
File:TektiteLoZ.png|Offical artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
{{Monita|Tektites have built-in gyro-sensors that prevent them from ever getting dizzy. Their shells are highly resistant, so try to slice through the gaps or shoot straight for the eye.}}
File:Tektite_LoZ.png|Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Tektite_LoZOrange.png|Orange Tektite in ''Legend of Zelda''
File:TektiteTAoL.png|Tektite in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:BSTektite.gif|Tektite in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:BlueTektiteALttP.png|Blue Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:TektiteRed ALttP.png|Red Tektite in A Link to the Past''
File:Blue Tektite.png|Blue Tektite as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:MM BlueTektite.png|Blue Tektite as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:RedTektite.png|Red Tektite as seen in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Red Tektite Artwork.png|Artwork of a Red Tektite from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Tektite FS.png|Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''
File:Tektite_Animated_FSA.gif|Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
File:BlueTektite(TMC).gif|Blue Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:RedTektite(TMC).gif|Red Tektite in ''The Minish Cap''
File:TPbluetektite.png|Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Red Tektite PH.png|A Red Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
File:Blue Tektite PH.png|A Blue Tektite in ''Phantom Hourglass''
File:Tektite_ST.png|Tektite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
File:RedTektiteLoZArt.png|Million Publishing guide artwork of a red Tektite from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:BlueTektiteLoZArt.png|Million Publishing guide artwork of a blue Tektite from ''Legend of Zelda''
File:Tektites (The White Knight).png|Tektites as seen in the animated series
File:ZA Tektite.png|A Tektite in ''Zelda's Adventure''
</gallery>


{{ref}}
Tektites appear in {{NL}} in {{BQ}}. They have highly resistant shells, thus requiring that the sword be sliced through the gaps of their shells. The gaps can be either horizontal or vertical, and requires different directional strikes.
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{{Names Table
|name1= Tektite
|name2= Red Tektite
|name3= Blue Tektite
|name4= Water Tektite
|name5= Golden Tektite


|ja1= {{Japanese|テクタイト|Tekutaito|Tektite|3}}
The Tektite also appears as one of the 200 Prizes that can be won with Coins. Interacting with the Prize animates the Tektite, and [[Monita]] will comment on it.
|ja2= {{Japanese|赤テクタイト|Aka Tekutaito|Red Tektite|3}}
|ja3= {{Japanese|青テクタイト|Ao Tekutaito|Blue Tektite|3}}
|ja4= {{Japanese|ホーバー|Hōbā|Hover|3}}<br>{{Japanese|ホバー|Hobā|Hover|3}}{{exp|Oracle Series}}
|ja5= {{Japanese|ゴールデンテクタイト|Gōruden Tekutaito|Golden Tektite|3}}


|es1=
{{Noncanon|End}}
|es2=
|es3=
|es4=
|es5= Tektite dorado


|esS1= Tektite
==={{SSBU|-}}===
|esS2=  
{{Noncanon|Start}}
|esS3=  
{{Spirit Battle
|esS4=  
|name= Tektite
|esS5=
|spirit type= Primary
|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Ivysaur|3}}
|team type= Shield
|team power= 1600
|rank= Novice
|stage= Hyrule Castle
|stage type= Battlefield
|theme= {{Remix|Original|Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda|SSBU}}
|rules=
|hazards=
|conditions= {{·}} The enemy loves to jump}}
{{Primary Spirit
|name= Tektite
|type= Shield
|rank= Novice
|slots= 1
|strength= 382
|defense= 431
|power= 861
|trait= Jump 🠅
|description= Increases jump height.
}}
In {{SSBU}}, {{Term|SSBU|Tektite}} appears as a {{Term|SSBU|Spirit|link}} with the ability, Jump Up, which increases the jump height of a {{Term|SSBU|Fighter|link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


|esL1= Tektite {{exp|Ocarina of Time 3D}}
==={{CoH|-}}===
|esL2= {{exp|Red Tektite|Tektite rojo}} {{exp|Ocarina of Time 3D}}
{{Ambig|Start}}
|esL3= {{exp|Blue Tektite|Tektite azul}} {{exp|Ocarina of Time 3D}}
{{Plural|CoH|Tektite}} appear as enemies in {{CoH}} where they move to the beat of the music. They can only move diagonally onto any tile, including up and down short cliffs and objects. They move every three beats, crouching on the second beat before hopping onto another tile on the third beat.
|esL4=
{{Ambig|End}}
|esL5=


|fr1= Tektite/Araknon
==Trivia==
|fr2= Araknon Rouge
*In the entire {{Term|TMC|Overworld|link}} of {{TMC}}, there is only one blue {{Term|TMC|Tektite}}.
|fr3= Araknon Bleu
*As both have the same amount of health, the same vulnerabilities, and the same movement patterns including floating on water, red and blue {{Plural|TPHD|Tektite}} in {{TP}} appear to be a rare case of purely cosmetic variants of an enemy.
|fr4=
|fr5= Araknon d'Or


|frF1=  
==Nomenclature==
|frF2=  
{{Nomenclature}}
|frF3=  
|frF4=  
|frF5=


|frC1= Araknon {{exp|Ocarina of Time 3D}}
==Gallery==
|frC2= {{exp|Red Araknon|Araknon rouge}} {{exp|Ocarina of Time 3D}}
<gallery>
|frC3= {{exp|Blue Araknon|Araknon bleu}} {{exp|Ocarina of Time 3D}}
File:TLoZ Red Tektite Sprite.png|A {{Term|TLoZ|Red Tektite}} from {{TLoZ|-}}
|frC4=
File:TAoL Tektite Artwork.png|Artwork of a {{Term|TAoL|Tektite}} from {{TAoL|-}}
|frC5=
File:ALttP Red Tektite Sprite.png|A {{Term|ALttP|Red Tektite}} from {{ALttP|-}}
File:OoT Red Tektite Model.png|A {{Term|OoT|Red Tektite}} from {{OoT|-}}
File:PH Red Tektite Model.png|A {{Term|PH|Red Tektite}} from {{PH|-}}
File:ALBW Red Tektite Model.png|A {{Term|ALBW|Red Tektite}} from {{ALBW|-}}
File:LANS Tektite Promotional Screenshot.png|Promotional screenshot of {{Term|LANS|Link}} fighting a {{Term|LANS|Blue Tektite}} from {{LANS|-}}
File:Tektites (The White Knight).png|Tektites from the animated series
File:BSTLoZ Red Tektite Sprite.png|A {{Term|BSTLoZ|Tektite}} from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:Count of Black Shadows p179.jpg|Tekties fighting Maia in Count of Black Shadows
File:ZA Tektite Sprite.png|A {{Term|ZA|Tektite}} from {{ZA|-}}
File:ZA Tektite Sprite 2.png|A {{Term|ZA|Tektite}} from {{ZA|-}}
File:CoH Tektite Sprite.png|A {{Term|CoH|Tektite}} from {{CoH|-}}
</gallery>


|de1= {{de|Arachno}}
==See Also==
|de2= {{exp|Red Arachno|Roter Arachno}}
* {{Term|Series|Black Tektite|link}}
|de3= {{exp|Blue Arachno|Blauer Arachno}}
* {{Term|Series|Blue Tektite|link}}
|de4=
* {{Term|Series|Golden Tektite|link}}
|de5= [[Zeldapendium:Goldene Bestien#Goldener Arachno|Goldener Arachno]]
* {{Term|Series|Red Tektite|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Water Tektite|link}}
* {{Term|Series|White Tektite|link}}


|it1= Tektite
{{Notes}}
|it2=
{{Ref}}
|it3=
|it4=
|it5= Tektite dorato


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|Eye Enemies, Tektites, Water-Related Enemies
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|enemies= TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, TPHD, PH, ST, ALBW, TFH, TLoZ (TV Series), ZA, BSTLoZ, CoH
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{{ArthropodEnemy}}
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[[Category:Enemies in The Adventure of Link]]
[[Category:Enemies in A Link to the Past]]
[[Category:Enemies in Link's Awakening]]
[[Category:Enemies in Ocarina of Time]]
[[Category:Enemies in Majora's Mask]]
[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Ages]]
[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Seasons]]
[[Category:Enemies in Four Swords]]
[[Category:Enemies in Four Swords Adventures]]
[[Category:Enemies in The Minish Cap]]
[[Category:Enemies in Twilight Princess]]
[[Category:Enemies in Phantom Hourglass]]
[[Category:Enemies in Spirit Tracks]]
[[Category:Enemies in Zelda's Adventure]]
[[Category:Enemies in the Zelda animated series]]

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Tektites are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[3]

Characteristics

Tektites are jumping, one-eyed mites or spider-like creatures in all aspects pertaining to appearance and behavior, changing little between games. Due to their carapaces and spindly legs, some iterations of Tektites closely resemble the Japanese spider crab. These foes tend to appear in small groups, and have the tendency to leap around the landscape. These creatures normally inhabit mountainous areas, Dungeons, and sometimes lakes. Despite their wide range of mobility and adaptability to various surroundings, they are usually fragile enemies that can be defeated with one or two Sword attacks. Projectile weapons, such as the Slingshot, Bow, or Hookshot, are also useful, especially for defeating Tektites that may be out of reach. Some incarnations are able to skim and leap across the surface of water like pond skaters. Tektites typically come in two colored varieties; red or orange Tektites and blue Tektites. These colors are often used to signify their strengths and behavior.

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Legend of Zelda logo
Tektite
These spidery things jump about all over the place. Red ones move about a lot and blue ones move only a little. Tektites have little fighting power.
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Tektites in The Legend of Zelda can jump and scale normally impassable mountain walls. They come in a red and a blue variety, with the red variety leaping around more frequently than the blue. When defeated, red Tektites may drop either a Heart, a Fairy, or one Rupee, while blue Tektites may drop either a Heart, one Rupee, five Rupees, or a Clock.[note 1]

The Adventure of Link

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Tektites in The Adventure of Link are heavily armored, resisting nearly all attacks save for the Fire spell. They can shoot fireballs from their eyes.

A Link to the Past

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Link's Awakening

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Ocarina of Time

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Tektites in Ocarina of Time are able to skim the surface of water, and can be found at Lake Hylia and Zora's River, as well as within the Water Temple. They are immune to Din's Fire, though the Megaton Hammer is able to flip them over.

Majora's Mask

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Tektites in Majora's Mask are able to skim the surface of water. They can be flipped over by Goron Link's Goron Pound.

Oracle of Seasons

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Oracle of Ages

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Four Swords

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Four Swords Adventures

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The Minish Cap

Figurine Galleryhide ▲
Figurine
Number
119
Description

Appears on Mount Crenel, etc.
They move by jumping long distances.
Their movement can be unpredictable,
so attack them when they are still.

FigurineNumberDescription
119

Appears on Mount Crenel, etc.
They move by jumping long distances.
Their movement can be unpredictable,
so attack them when they are still.

Tektites appear in three variants in The Minish Cap, all of which can be found on Mount Crenel. Red Tektites also appear on Mount Crenel's Base, while the sole Blue Tektite appears at Mount Crenel's summit. Three Golden Tektites appear in the game, all as the result of Kinstone Fusions (with Hailey, a Mountain Minish, and Tingle).

Twilight Princess

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Tektites in Twilight Princess can be found in the Goron Mines and the Lakebed Temple.

Phantom Hourglass

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Tektites in Phantom Hourglass can be found on the Isle of Ember.

Spirit Tracks

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A Link Between Worlds

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Tri Force Heroes

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Tektites in Tri Force Heroes can be found in the Secret Fortress, the Cove of Transition, and the Water Temple.

Other Appearances

The Legend of Zelda TV Series

Non-Canon Information
Tektites as seen in the animated series

Tektites make an appearance in two episodes of the The Legend of Zelda TV series. In "The White Knight", various Tektites arrive at the castle and attack Prince Facade. While Facade is taking care of the Tektites, Moblins come in and kidnap Zelda. In "That Sinking Feeling", Tektites are shown to be capable of shooting spider webs out of their mouth. As Link and Zelda are enjoying a picnic, they are interrupted when an Underworld entrance begins to raise and a gang of Tektites come out from it.[5] Link and Zelda are successful in defeating a few of them, but then several Tektites wrap the princess up in spider webs while the young hero loses his Crissword to one of the foes that sneaked up behind him. Link eventually manages to defeat all of the foes and rescue the princess.

The Shadow Prince

Non-Canon Information

In The Shadow Prince, Link encounters various Tektites if he chooses to hide behind a boulder to prevent from being seen by Charles of Moria. Link races up a hill to hide behind the boulder, and just as he dives to hide, he turns around to find a pack of Tektites have surrounded him. He easily defeats one, but is then grabbed by the rest of the monsters. The page ends with a Game Over with the young hero getting killed by the Tektites.

Zelda's Adventure

Non-Canon Information
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Nintendo Land

Non-Canon Information
Battle Quest Prize Tektitehide ▲
Monita says:

Tektites have built-in gyro-sensors that prevent them from ever getting dizzy. Their shells are highly resistant, so try to slice through the gaps or shoot straight for the eye.

Tektites appear in Nintendo Land in Battle Quest. They have highly resistant shells, thus requiring that the sword be sliced through the gaps of their shells. The gaps can be either horizontal or vertical, and requires different directional strikes.

The Tektite also appears as one of the 200 Prizes that can be won with Coins. Interacting with the Prize animates the Tektite, and Monita will comment on it.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information
Tektite — Spirit Battle Information
Tektite
Primary Spirit
No. 181 		Team Power Shield | 1600 Rank ★ NOVICE Fighter(s)
Stage Hyrule Castle (Battlefield) Theme "Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda" Ivysaur
Rule(s) — Hazard(s) —
Condition(s)
 • The enemy loves to jump
Tektite — Spirit Information

Tektite
No. 181
Lv. 1 		Type SHIELD Strength 382
Rank ★ NOVICE Defense 431
Slot(s) ⎔ Power 861
Trait Jump 🠅
Increases jump height.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Tektite appears as a Spirit with the ability, Jump Up, which increases the jump height of a Fighter.

Cadence of Hyrule

Ambiguously Canon Information

Tektites appear as enemies in Cadence of Hyrule where they move to the beat of the music. They can only move diagonally onto any tile, including up and down short cliffs and objects. They move every three beats, crouching on the second beat before hopping onto another tile on the third beat.

Trivia

  • In the entire Overworld of The Minish Cap, there is only one blue Tektite.
  • As both have the same amount of health, the same vulnerabilities, and the same movement patterns including floating on water, red and blue Tektites in Twilight Princess appear to be a rare case of purely cosmetic variants of an enemy.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
テクタイト (Tekutaito) (TLoZ | TAoL | ALttP)[10][11][12] 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 玻石虫 (Bōshíchóng) (TLoZ)[16]
  • 玻石虫 (Bō shí chóng) (TAoL | LA | LADX | OoS | OoA | FS | FSA | ALBW)[17]
  •  
  •  
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Spinners (TLoZ)[13] 
Canada
FrenchCA
Araknon (CoH)[20] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  •  
  •  
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Roter Arachno (CoH)[19]Red Arachno
The Italian Republic
Italian
Tektite (TLoZ | TAoL | ALttP | LA | LADX | OoT | MM | OoS | OoA | FS | FSA | ALBW | CoH)[6][7][8][9]
Latin America
SpanishLA
Tektite (CoH)[18]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Tektite (CoH)[21]
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • A Red Tektite from The Legend of Zelda

    A Red Tektite from The Legend of Zelda

  • Artwork of a Tektite from The Adventure of Link

    Artwork of a Tektite from The Adventure of Link

  • A Red Tektite from A Link to the Past

    A Red Tektite from A Link to the Past

  • A Red Tektite from Ocarina of Time

    A Red Tektite from Ocarina of Time

  • A Red Tektite from Phantom Hourglass

    A Red Tektite from Phantom Hourglass

  • A Red Tektite from A Link Between Worlds

    A Red Tektite from A Link Between Worlds

  • Promotional screenshot of Link fighting a Blue Tektite from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

    Promotional screenshot of Link fighting a Blue Tektite from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

  • Tektites from the animated series

    Tektites from the animated series

  • A Tektite from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A Tektite from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • Tekties fighting Maia in Count of Black Shadows

    Tekties fighting Maia in Count of Black Shadows

  • A Tektite from Zelda's Adventure

    A Tektite from Zelda's Adventure

  • A Tektite from Zelda's Adventure

    A Tektite from Zelda's Adventure

  • A Tektite from Cadence of Hyrule

    A Tektite from Cadence of Hyrule

See Also

Notes

  1. ↑ If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Flute, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Octoroks, Tektites / Leevers too" — The Legend of Zelda US rap commercial , YouTube, retrieved October 24, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Tektites!" — The Legend of Zelda US commercial , YouTube, retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 208 & 209 (TLoZ | TAoL | ALttP | LA | OoT | MM | OoS | OoA | FS | FSA | TMC | TP | PH | ST | ALBW | TFH)
  4. ↑ n.a., Forced Drops , redcandle.us, published n.d., retrieved August 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ "It's an underground entrance. We're being attacked!" — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 6)
  6. ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, Italian localization, pg. 29
  7. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 208
  8. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 390
  9. ↑ "Causa della sconfitta: Tektite" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian localization)
  10. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 187
  11. ↑ Famicom Dojo of Victory 13—Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987), Kodansha, pg. 6
  12. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 126Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 19
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 29
  14. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 209
  15. ↑ "Défaite causée par: Araknon" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, European French localization)
  16. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 169
  17. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 168
  18. ↑ "¡Fin de la partida! Causa: Tektite" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Latin American Spanish localization)
  19. ↑ "Besiegt von: Roter Arachno" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, German localization)
  20. ↑ "Défaite causée par: Araknon" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Canadian French localization)
  21. ↑ "¡Fin de la partida! Causa: Tektite" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, European Spanish localization)
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