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'''Wall merging''' is an ability in [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]].
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'''Wall Merging''' is an ability in {{ALBW}}.


==Yuga's Ability==
==Overview==
The [[Lorule|Lorulean]] sorcerer [[Yuga]] has the ability to transform himself into two-dimensional paintings, merging into walls to evade enemy attacks. He also has the ability to inflict this on other people and creatures; however, other characters afflicted by his magic are normally incapable of acting on their own.
Wall Merging is used by multiple characters in {{ALBW}} such as [[Yuga]] and [[Link]]. Through using his staff, Yuga can transform himself into two-dimensional [[Painting]]s, merging into walls to evade enemy attacks. He also has the ability to inflict this on other people and creatures, though other characters afflicted by his magic are normally incapable of acting on their own.


This ability is first seen in the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]], wherein Yuga transforms [[Seres]] into a framed portrait to take with him after imprisoning the guard captain on a wall; when [[Link]] attempts to attack him, Yuga merges into the back wall of the Sanctuary, unaffected by Link's attack. He later uses his magic to imprison [[Osfala]], and during the following battle with Link, Yuga periodically merges into the wall in order to avoid Link's attacks. After the battle, Yuga attempts to dispose of Link by imprisoning him within the wall as well, though this does not last as with the captain.
This ability is first seen in the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]], wherein Yuga transforms the [[Captain (A Link Between Worlds)|Captain]] and [[Seres]] into framed portraits; when Link attempts to attack him, Yuga merges into the back wall of the Sanctuary, unaffected by the young hero's attack. He later uses his magic to imprison [[Osfala]] at the [[Eastern Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Eastern Palace]], and during the following battle with Link, Yuga periodically merges into the wall in order to avoid Link's attacks. After the battle, Yuga attempts to dispose of Link by imprisoning him within the wall as well. Shortly thereafter, [[Ravio's Bracelet]] activates and frees him from the wall. From then on, the Bracelet allows him to move within walls,<ref>{{cite web|quote=Also in this game, Link can become a drawing, and move within walls. By moving in the walls, your viewpoint changes, and you can see the connections within the area that you couldn't observe before. |published=April 17, 2013|accessdate=2013-05-03 |url=http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/04-17-2013/ |title=Nintendo Direct – 4.17.2013 |site=Nintendo}}</ref> much like Yuga. However, Link is unable to take others into or out of the walls with him.


While Link is collecting the [[Pendants of Virtue]], Yuga continues to imprison the other [[Sage|Sages]] in framed portraits. When Link confronts Yuga in [[Hyrule Castle]], Yuga imprisons [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] in a portrait with the others; once this has been done, he fights Link once more, creating copies of himself that are capable of merging into walls as he is.
When Link is in this two-dimensional form, he is unaffected by enemies and hazards, remains at the same height on the wall as when he entered them, and can slip around otherwise impassable corners and even in between iron bars, making it largely a puzzle-solving mechanic. Link can also collect items that are drawn on the walls (like Recovery Hearts and Rupees), and he can detach Lost Maiamais from walls by exiting behind them. However, when Link is in this form, the gauge on the left side of the screen slowly drains, acting as a timer before Link must return to his normal form. When it would otherwise be impossible for the young hero to exit from a wall, the gauge simply stops until he moves to a location where he may do so.


After Yuga combines with [[Ganon]], he retains his ability to merge into walls, using it during the final battle.
While Link is collecting the [[Pendants of Virtue]], Yuga continues to imprison the other [[Sage]]s in framed portraits. When Link confronts Yuga in [[Hyrule Castle]], Yuga seals [[Princess Zelda]] within a portrait alongside the Sages. Once this has been done, he fights Link once more, creating copies of himself that are capable of merging into walls as he is.
 
==Link's Ability==
After Link is imprisoned in the wall of the [[Eastern Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Eastern Palace]] following his battle with Yuga, [[Ravio's Bracelet]] frees him from the imprisonment. From then on, the charm allows him to move within walls<ref>{{cite web|quote=Also in this game, Link can become a drawing, and move within walls. By moving in the walls, your viewpoint changes, and you can see the connections within the area that you couldn't observe before. |published=April 17, 2013|accessdate=2013-05-03 |url=http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/04-17-2013/ |title=Nintendo Direct – 4.17.2013 |site=Nintendo}}</ref>, much like Yuga can. However, Link is unable to take others into or out of the walls with him.
 
When Link is in this two-dimensional form, he is unaffected by enemies and hazards, remains at the same height on the wall as when he entered the, and can slip around otherwise impassable corners and even in between iron bars, making it largely a puzzle-solving mechanic. Link can also collect items that are drawn on the walls (like Recovery Hearts and Rupees), and he can detach Baby Maiamais from walls by exiting behind them. However, when Link is in this form, the gauge on the left side of the screen slowly drains, acting as a timer before Link must return to his normal form.
 
During the game, [[Hyrule]] and [[Lorule]] are joined by special portal cracks scattered throughout the two kingdom. Link is thus able to travel between the two kingdoms by entering these cracks while he is a drawing.<ref>{{cite web|quote=Part of what made A Link To The Past interesting was the way you could move between the Light World and the Dark World and solve puzzles, and we’re planning to bring that back in A Link To The Past 2 for sure. Link’s ability to become a painting will be related to that.|published=June 27, 2013|accessdate=2013-7-21|url=http://www.edge-online.com/features/eiji-aonuma-on-the-return-of-a-link-to-the-past-after-22-years-in-a-twilight-realm/|title=Eiji Aonuma on the return of A Link To The Past, after 22 years in a twilight realm|site=EDGE}}</ref>
 
==Trivia==
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Yuga combines with [[Ganon]], the resulting earthquakes cause several [[Fissure]]s to appear all over [[Hyrule]] and [[Lorule]], connecting the two worlds. Link is thus able to travel between the two kingdoms by entering these cracks while he is merged with a wall.<ref>{{cite web|quote=Part of what made A Link To The Past interesting was the way you could move between the Light World and the Dark World and solve puzzles, and we’re planning to bring that back in A Link To The Past 2 for sure. Link’s ability to become a painting will be related to that.|published=June 27, 2013|accessdate=2013-7-21|url=http://www.edge-online.com/features/eiji-aonuma-on-the-return-of-a-link-to-the-past-after-22-years-in-a-twilight-realm/|title=Eiji Aonuma on the return of A Link To The Past, after 22 years in a twilight realm|site=EDGE}}</ref>
During the final battle, Yuga retains his ability to merge into walls, using it during the final battle.
==Trivia==
*Link's appearance as a drawing resembles the illustrations of the [[Hero of Time]] from the prologue of {{TWW}}; it also bears a resemblance to [[Wikipedia:Hieroglyphs| ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs]].
*Link's appearance as a drawing resembles the illustrations of the [[Hero of Time]] from the prologue of {{TWW}}; it also bears a resemblance to [[Wikipedia:Hieroglyphs| ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs]].


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Revision as of 09:22, 9 March 2014

Template:Ability Wall Merging is an ability in A Link Between Worlds.

Overview

Wall Merging is used by multiple characters in A Link Between Worlds such as Yuga and Link. Through using his staff, Yuga can transform himself into two-dimensional Paintings, merging into walls to evade enemy attacks. He also has the ability to inflict this on other people and creatures, though other characters afflicted by his magic are normally incapable of acting on their own.

This ability is first seen in the Sanctuary, wherein Yuga transforms the Captain and Seres into framed portraits; when Link attempts to attack him, Yuga merges into the back wall of the Sanctuary, unaffected by the young hero's attack. He later uses his magic to imprison Osfala at the Eastern Palace, and during the following battle with Link, Yuga periodically merges into the wall in order to avoid Link's attacks. After the battle, Yuga attempts to dispose of Link by imprisoning him within the wall as well. Shortly thereafter, Ravio's Bracelet activates and frees him from the wall. From then on, the Bracelet allows him to move within walls,[1] much like Yuga. However, Link is unable to take others into or out of the walls with him.

When Link is in this two-dimensional form, he is unaffected by enemies and hazards, remains at the same height on the wall as when he entered them, and can slip around otherwise impassable corners and even in between iron bars, making it largely a puzzle-solving mechanic. Link can also collect items that are drawn on the walls (like Recovery Hearts and Rupees), and he can detach Lost Maiamais from walls by exiting behind them. However, when Link is in this form, the gauge on the left side of the screen slowly drains, acting as a timer before Link must return to his normal form. When it would otherwise be impossible for the young hero to exit from a wall, the gauge simply stops until he moves to a location where he may do so.

While Link is collecting the Pendants of Virtue, Yuga continues to imprison the other Sages in framed portraits. When Link confronts Yuga in Hyrule Castle, Yuga seals Princess Zelda within a portrait alongside the Sages. Once this has been done, he fights Link once more, creating copies of himself that are capable of merging into walls as he is.

File:TWW Hero of Time Intro.png
An illustration of Link from the prologue of The Wind Waker

Yuga combines with Ganon, the resulting earthquakes cause several Fissures to appear all over Hyrule and Lorule, connecting the two worlds. Link is thus able to travel between the two kingdoms by entering these cracks while he is merged with a wall.[2]

During the final battle, Yuga retains his ability to merge into walls, using it during the final battle.

Trivia

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