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==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
[[File:OoT3D Fairy Bow Ice Arrow Icon.png|left|The Fairy Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in ''Ocarina of Time 3D'']]
[[File:OoT3D Fairy Bow Ice Arrow Icon.png|left|The Fairy Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in ''Ocarina of Time 3D'']]
In {{OoT}}, Link can obtain the Ice Arrows from the [[Gerudo Training Ground]], a maze-like area in the [[Gerudo Fortress]].<ref>{{Cite|You got the Ice Arrow! Set it to (C) and your arrows will be powered up! If you hit your target, it will freeze. This arrow magic is granted only to those who complete the difficult training of the Gerudos, so use it with pride!|N/A|OoT}}</ref> It is an optional quest since the Ice Arrows are not required to complete the game. However, they can be use to freeze enemies. Frozen enemies thaw after a few seconds or when hit with another attack. The freezing also does damage, meaning that against enemies that can be frozen, Ice Arrows do twice as much damage as regular, [[Fire Arrow|Fire]], or [[Light Arrow]]s. Enemies that are invulnerable to freezing will only take as much damage as they would from any other kind of Arrow. If an enemy takes enough damage to defeat it and freezes in the process, it will not die until it thaws.
In {{OoT}}, Link can obtain the Ice Arrows from the [[Gerudo Training Ground]], a maze-like area in the [[Gerudo Fortress]].<ref>{{Cite|You got the Ice Arrow! Set it to (C) and your arrows will be powered up! If you hit your target, it will freeze. This arrow magic is granted only to those who complete the difficult training of the Gerudos, so use it with pride!|N/A|OoT}}</ref> It is an optional quest since the Ice Arrows are not required to complete the game. However, they can be used to freeze enemies. Frozen enemies thaw after a few seconds or when hit with another attack. The freezing also deals damage; Ice Arrows cause twice as much damage as regular, [[Fire Arrow|Fire]], or [[Light Arrow]]s against enemies that can be frozen. Enemies that are invulnerable to freezing will only take as much damage as they would from any other kind of Arrow. If an enemy takes enough damage to die and freezes in the process, it will not die until it thaws.


==={{MM|-}}===
==={{MM|-}}===
[[File:MM3D Hero's Bow Ice Arrow Icon.png|left|The Hero's Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in ''Majora's Mask 3D'']]
[[File:MM3D Hero's Bow Ice Arrow Icon.png|left|The Hero's Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in ''Majora's Mask 3D'']]
In {{MM}}, the Ice Arrows are required to beat the game, and are more of a puzzle-solving tool than a weapon. They are found in [[Great Bay Temple]] after defeating its mini-boss, [[Wart]]. They are used to freeze water to make ice paths, freeze waterfalls, and to trap enemies in [[Ice#Ice Block|blocks of ice]]. They are also necessary to cross the [[Ikana River]] and be able to reach the upper portion of the [[Ikana Canyon]]. Unlike in {{OoT|-}}, where freezing does additional damage, in {{MM|-}}, enemies frozen with the Ice Arrows take no damage at all. Fewer enemies in {{MM|-}} can be frozen than in {{OoT|-}}. In {{MM3D}}, Ice Arrows can only freeze paths of sparkling water.
In {{MM}}, the Ice Arrows are required to complete the game, and are more of a puzzle-solving tool than a weapon. They are found in [[Great Bay Temple]] after defeating its mini-boss, [[Wart]]. They are used to freeze water to make ice paths, freeze waterfalls, and to trap enemies in [[Ice#Ice Block|blocks of ice]]. They are also necessary to cross the [[Ikana River]] and reach the upper portion of the [[Ikana Canyon]]. Unlike in {{OoT|-}}, where freezing does additional damage, in {{MM|-}}, enemies frozen with the Ice Arrows take no damage at all. Fewer enemies in {{MM|-}} can be frozen than in {{OoT|-}}. In {{MM3D}}, Ice Arrows can only freeze paths of sparkling water.


==={{TWW|-}}===
==={{TWW|-}}===
[[File:Fireicearrows.png|left|90px]]
[[File:Fireicearrows.png|left|90px]]
In {{TWW}}, Link must obtain the Ice Arrows to proceed further in the game. The young hero obtains the Ice Arrows from the [[Fairy Queen#The Wind Waker|Fairy Queen]] in the larger island of [[Mother and Child Isles]], which can only be accessed with the "[[Ballad of Gales]]", along with the Fire Arrows.<ref>{{Cite|I like you. And so, I shall give new power to the bow that you wield. Ice Arrows can freeze the hottest flames, and Fire Arrows can melt the coldest ice.|Fairy Queen|TWW}}</ref> They are used to freeze [[Fire Mountain]] so Link can go inside and claim the [[Power Bracelet]]s. However, the Fairy Queen will not hand over the ability to use the Ice Arrows until Link has rescued his sister, [[Aryll]], from the [[Forsaken Fortress]].  
In {{TWW}}, Link must obtain the Ice Arrows to proceed further in the game. The young hero obtains the Ice Arrows (along with the Fire Arrows) from the [[Fairy Queen#The Wind Waker|Fairy Queen]] inside the larger island of the [[Mother and Child Isles]], which can only be accessed with the "[[Ballad of Gales]]".<ref>{{Cite|I like you. And so, I shall give new power to the bow that you wield. Ice Arrows can freeze the hottest flames, and Fire Arrows can melt the coldest ice.|Fairy Queen|TWW}}</ref> They must be used to freeze [[Fire Mountain]] so that Link can enter it and claim the [[Power Bracelet]]s. However, the Fairy Queen will not hand over the ability to use the Ice Arrows until Link has rescued his sister, [[Aryll]], from the [[Forsaken Fortress]].  


The Ice Arrows in combination with the [[Skull Hammer]] is a very effective weapon. Upon freezing an enemy with an Ice Arrow, one blow with the Skull Hammer will completely shatter almost every enemy, including the [[Wizzrobe]] Master. Some flying enemies will be destroyed simply from falling to the ground after being frozen.
The Ice Arrows are a very effective weapon when used in conjunction with the [[Skull Hammer]]. Upon freezing an enemy with an Ice Arrow, one blow with the Skull Hammer will completely shatter almost every enemy, including the [[Wizzrobe]] Master. Some flying enemies can be destroyed simply from falling to the ground after being frozen.


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Revision as of 04:35, 8 June 2018

Template:Item The Ice Arrow is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and Uses

Ice Arrow sprite from both Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D
Ice Arrow sprite from both Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D

The weapon infuses Arrows with the power of ice, allowing them to freeze many enemies and make ice platforms across the water. They are also typically among the more powerful projectile weapons at Link's disposal. They deplete Link's Magic Meter, so they must be used sparingly.

Ocarina of Time

The Fairy Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in Ocarina of Time 3D
The Fairy Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in Ocarina of Time 3D

In Ocarina of Time, Link can obtain the Ice Arrows from the Gerudo Training Ground, a maze-like area in the Gerudo Fortress.[1] It is an optional quest since the Ice Arrows are not required to complete the game. However, they can be used to freeze enemies. Frozen enemies thaw after a few seconds or when hit with another attack. The freezing also deals damage; Ice Arrows cause twice as much damage as regular, Fire, or Light Arrows against enemies that can be frozen. Enemies that are invulnerable to freezing will only take as much damage as they would from any other kind of Arrow. If an enemy takes enough damage to die and freezes in the process, it will not die until it thaws.

Majora's Mask

The Hero's Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in Majora's Mask 3D
The Hero's Bow equipped with Ice Arrows in Majora's Mask 3D

In Majora's Mask, the Ice Arrows are required to complete the game, and are more of a puzzle-solving tool than a weapon. They are found in Great Bay Temple after defeating its mini-boss, Wart. They are used to freeze water to make ice paths, freeze waterfalls, and to trap enemies in blocks of ice. They are also necessary to cross the Ikana River and reach the upper portion of the Ikana Canyon. Unlike in Ocarina of Time, where freezing does additional damage, in Majora's Mask, enemies frozen with the Ice Arrows take no damage at all. Fewer enemies in Majora's Mask can be frozen than in Ocarina of Time. In Majora's Mask 3D, Ice Arrows can only freeze paths of sparkling water.

The Wind Waker

File:Fireicearrows.png

In The Wind Waker, Link must obtain the Ice Arrows to proceed further in the game. The young hero obtains the Ice Arrows (along with the Fire Arrows) from the Fairy Queen inside the larger island of the Mother and Child Isles, which can only be accessed with the "Ballad of Gales".[2] They must be used to freeze Fire Mountain so that Link can enter it and claim the Power Bracelets. However, the Fairy Queen will not hand over the ability to use the Ice Arrows until Link has rescued his sister, Aryll, from the Forsaken Fortress.

The Ice Arrows are a very effective weapon when used in conjunction with the Skull Hammer. Upon freezing an enemy with an Ice Arrow, one blow with the Skull Hammer will completely shatter almost every enemy, including the Wizzrobe Master. Some flying enemies can be destroyed simply from falling to the ground after being frozen.

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry
346 (351) Ice Arrow
Description
An arrow imbued with the power of ice. It breaks apart on impact, freezing objects in the immediate area. It's incredibly effective against hot things.
Common Locations
Hyrule Field
Hebra Mountains
Additional Effects
Freezes enemies in place.

In Breath of the Wild, Ice Arrows are a type of Arrow that can be used with any Bow. They can be purchased from Shops or found inside Treasure Chests. Ice Arrows immediately dissipate into a burst of Ice after impact. If Link or an enemy is shot by an Ice Arrow, they are frozen solid for a short period of time. If Link hits a frozen enemy with a Weapon, the Ice shatters upon impact and more damage is dealt than normal. Ice Arrows deal an additional 10 damage to the attack power of the Bow being used. Bokoblins, Moblins, Lizalfos, and Lynels sometimes use them. Link can immediately defeat Fire Wizzrobes, Meteo Wizzrobes, and Fire-Breath Lizalfos by shooting them with a single Ice Arrow.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, Ice Arrows appear in Adventure Mode as an Item Card to extinguish fire rings on the map to reveal the Reward.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 氷の矢 (Koori no Ya) Ice Arrow
Netherlands Dutch IJspijl Ice Arrow
French-speaking countries French Flèche de Glace Ice Arrow
Canada FrenchCA Flèche de glace (OoT3D) Ice arrow
Germany German Eispfeil Ice Arrow
Italy Italian Freccia di ghiaccio (OoT3D) Frost Arrow
Korea Korean 얼음의 화살 (Eoreumui Hwasal) Ice Arrow
Russia Russian Ледяная стрела (Ledyanaya strela) Ice Arrow
Spain SpanishEU Flecha de Hielo Ice Arrow
Latin America SpanishLA Flecha de hielo (OoT3D) Ice arrow

Gallery

See Also

References

  1. "You got the Ice Arrow! Set it to (C) and your arrows will be powered up! If you hit your target, it will freeze. This arrow magic is granted only to those who complete the difficult training of the Gerudos, so use it with pride!" — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
  2. "I like you. And so, I shall give new power to the bow that you wield. Ice Arrows can freeze the hottest flames, and Fire Arrows can melt the coldest ice." — Queen of the Fairies (The Wind Waker)

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