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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:TLoZ Tektite Blue Artwork.png|Official artwork from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Tektite Blue Sprite.png|Blue Tektite from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Tektite Red Sprite.png|Orange Tektite from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Tektite Red Sprite.png|Orange Tektite from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TAoL Tektite Artwork 2.png|Artwork of a Tektite from {{TAoL|-}}
File:TAoL Tektite Artwork.png|Artwork of a Tektite from {{TAoL|-}}
File:TAoL Tektite Artwork.png|Artwork of a Tektite from {{TAoL|-}}
File:TAoL Tektite Sprite.png|Tektite from {{TAoL|-}}
File:BlueTektiteALttP.png|Blue Tektite from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Tektite Red Sprite.png|Red Tektite from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Tektite Red Sprite.png|Red Tektite from {{ALttP|-}}
File:LADX Tektite Sprite.png|Red Tektite from {{LA|-}}
File:Red Tektite Artwork.png|Artwork of a Red Tektite from {{OoT|-}}
File:Red Tektite Artwork.png|Artwork of a Red Tektite from {{OoT|-}}
File:RedTektite.png|Red Tektite as seen in {{OoT|-}}
File:RedTektite.png|Red Tektite as seen in {{OoT|-}}
File:Blue Tektite.png|Blue Tektite from in {{OoT|-}}
File:MM BlueTektite.png|Blue Tektite from {{MM|-}}
File:OoS Tektite Orange Sprite.png|Red Tektite from {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:OoS Tektite Blue Sprite.png|Blue Tektite from {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:Tektite FS.png|Tektite from {{FS|-}}
File:Tektite Animated FSA.gif|Tektite from {{FSA|-}}
File:BlueTektite(TMC).gif|Blue Tektite from {{TMC|-}}
File:RedTektite(TMC).gif|Red Tektite from {{TMC|-}}
File:RedTektite(TMC).gif|Red Tektite from {{TMC|-}}
File:TP Tektite Render.png|Red Tektite from {{TP|-}}
File:TPbluetektite.png|Blue Tektite from {{TP|-}}
File:Red Tektite PH.png|A Red Tektite from {{PH|-}}
File:Red Tektite PH.png|A Red Tektite from {{PH|-}}
File:Blue Tektite PH.png|A Blue Tektite from {{PH|-}}
File:Tektite ST.png|Tektite from {{ST|-}}
File:ALBW Tektite.png|A Blue Tektite from {{ALBW|-}}
File:TektiteRedALBW.png|A Red Tektite from {{ALBW|-}}
File:TektiteRedALBW.png|A Red Tektite from {{ALBW|-}}
File:TFH Tektite Model.png|A Tektite from {{TFH|-}}
File:Tektites (The White Knight).png|Tektites as seen in the animated series
File:Tektites (The White Knight).png|Tektites as seen in the animated series
File:BSTektite.gif|Tektite from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:BSTektite.gif|Tektite from {{BSTLoZ|-}}

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Tektites (pronounced /ˈtɛk.taɪt/ TEK-tyt)[1][2] are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[3][4] Due to their carapaces and spindly legs, some iterations of Tektites closely resemble the Japanese spider crab.

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Characteristics

The Tektite is a jumping, one eyed mite or spider-like creature in all aspects pertaining to appearance and behavior, changing little between games. These foes tend to appear in small to medium groups, and have the tendency to bounce and jump around the landscape as they please. These creatures normally inhabit mountainous areas, dungeons and sometimes lakes, where these regions do little to impede their movement. In The Legend of Zelda, they could jump and scale normally impassable mountain walls.

Certain incarnations of this enemy, such as the Tektites of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, can also skim the surface of water, in the same vein as pond skaters, and could even bounce across it as well.

Tektites typically come in two colored varieties; a red or orange Tektite and a blue tektite. These colors are often used to signify their strengths and behavior. In The Legend of Zelda, the Red Tektites tend to jump a lot, whereas the Blue variety does so very little. 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]

In Ocarina of Time, the Red Tektite is found on land, while the Blue Tektite is found closer to water in both Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.

Despite their wide range of mobility and adaptability to various surroundings, they are for the most part fragile enemies that are easily and quickly defeated with the simplest of weapons. The Tektites of The Adventure of Link, however, are more hardy in that they are able to shoot fireballs from their eyes and incorporate a nearly impregnable hide.

The Tektite is considered to be a "normal enemy", as it has little health and can be easily defeated with one or two Sword swipes. Projectile weapons, such as the Slingshot, Bow, or Hookshot are also useful, especially for defeating out of reach Tektites such as those that skim on the water. The Tektites of Adventure of Link are highly armored, and resist nearly all attacks save for the Fire Spell. In the Japanese version however, they are considerably weaker and can be killed with the sword. Opposite to The Adventure of Link Tektites, Tektites in Ocarina of Time are immune to Din's Fire. The Megaton Hammer and Goron Link's Ground Pound can flip Tektites onto their backs, in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask respectively.

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Variations

Water Tektite

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Main article: Water Tektite
A Water Tektite seen in the Oracle titles
A Water Tektite seen in the Oracle titles

Water Tektites are green Tektites which, unlike the Blue Tektites from Ocarina of Time that are also found on earth, are found exclusively skimming on water. This variation appears in Link's Awakening and in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. A very similar creature known as Hover exists in A Link to the Past, but is unrelated to Tektites.

Golden Tektite

The Golden Tektite from The Minish Cap
The Golden Tektite from The Minish Cap
Main article: Golden Monsters

The Golden Tektite is a gold variety of Tektite that appears in The Minish Cap, and is among the Golden Monsters. They appear after certain Kinstone Fusions, and can appear in either Mount Crenel or Veil Falls. Like the other Golden Monsters, it is much more stronger than the normal varieties as it has increased speed, vitality, and is capable of inflicting more damage.

Other Appearances

Ambiguously Canon Information

Cadence of Hyrule

Tektites appear as enemies in Cadence of Hyrule.

Non-Canon Information

The Legend of Zelda TV Series

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.[6] 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

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.

Nintendo Land

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.

Battle Quest Prize Tektitehide ▲
Monita says:

Tektite

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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

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

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
Language Name
Tektite Red Tektite Blue Tektite Water Tektite Golden Tektite
Japan Japanese テクタイト 赤テクタイト 青テクタイト ホーバー
ホバー (OoS)		 ゴールデンテクタイト
China ChineseSI 玻石虫 红玻石虫 蓝玻石虫
French-speaking countries French Tektite/Araknon Araknon Rouge Araknon Bleu Araknon d'Or
Canada FrenchCA Araknon (OoT3D) Araknon rouge (OoT3D) Araknon bleu (OoT3D)
Germany German Arachno Roter Arachno Blauer Arachno Goldener Arachno
Italy Italian Tektite
Dentino 		Tektite rosso Tektite blu Tektite acquatico Tektite dorato
Korea Korean 텍타이트
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Tektite dorado
Spain SpanishEU Tektite
Latin America SpanishLA Tektite (OoT3D) Tektite rojo (OoT3D) Tektite azul (OoT3D)

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Notes

  1. ↑ If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Recorder, 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 Armoses, Like Likes, Keeses, or Gels will not be counted.[5]

References

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  3. ↑ "Tektite" (Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 119 (TLoZ), 128 (TAoL), 177 (OoT3D) & 290 (TPHD))
  4. ↑ "TEKTITE" (Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 390)
  5. ↑ Template:Cite web
  6. ↑ Template:Cite episode

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