Durability
Durability is a recurring mechanic in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Overview
Durability causes Link's equipment to wear down with repeated use, eventually shattering when worn down too much.
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, the Giant's Knife will break after 8 hits or upon striking a wall, as it is a less durable version of the Biggoron's Sword.
Skyward Sword
In Skyward Sword, Shields' Durability is measured on the Shield Gauge. The Wooden Shield and Iron Shield will lose durability upon blocking a hit. They can be repaired by bringing them to Gondo in Skyloft's Bazaar or by using a Restoration Potion. The Goddess Shield will automatically restore itself over time, and the Hylian Shield has unlimited durability.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, all Weapons, Shields, and Bows have a limited number of uses before they shatter. If thrown at an Enemy, Weapons will break immediately. The last attack performed by a Weapon before it breaks will always be a Critical Hit that deals twice the Weapon's normal damage. If a Weapon, Shield, or Bow has full Durability, a sparkle can be seen on the top right of their Inventory icons. If the Item has three or less uses left, their icons will flash red, and a message will appear stating that they are badly damaged. The Durability of Weapons and Shields is restored when they are inhaled and spat out by Rock Octoroks.
The Master Sword will not permanently break, instead losing energy on each hit and having a 10-minute recharge period upon depletion. When the Master Sword has three or less uses left, a message appears that states it is low on energy.[2]
For Weapons, Durability will not be consumed if no contact is made, unless it is a melee Weapon that shoots projectiles. This includes swinging at nothing, cutting Grass, hitting Switches, hitting the terrain, and striking Trees with a blunt Weapon.
Tears of the Kingdom
For the most part, Durability is unchanged from Breath of the Wild. However, the Fuse ability can be used to improve the Durability of Weapons. Activating Zonai Devices or hitting any movable Object, such as a Mine Cart, that does not take damage will also consume no Durability. Durability can be drained by swinging a Weapon while Sidon's Power of Water is active.
If a Shield has a damaging Object Fused to is, such as something sharp, Durability will decrease when Link Parries an Enemy. Zonai Devices such as Rockets and Cannons are also able to lower Durability.
Nomenclature
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References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 286
- ↑ "The Master Sword is running low on energy." — Game Screen (Breath of the Wild)
- Mechanics
- Mechanics in Ocarina of Time
- Mechanics in Ocarina of Time 3D
- Mechanics in Majora's Mask
- Mechanics in Majora's Mask 3D
- Mechanics in Twilight Princess
- Mechanics in Twilight Princess HD
- Mechanics in Phantom Hourglass
- Mechanics in Spirit Tracks
- Mechanics in Skyward Sword
- Mechanics in Skyward Sword HD
- Mechanics in Breath of the Wild