Floor Switch: Difference between revisions

From Zelda Wiki, the Zelda encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
 
(9 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 12: Line 12:
  |Model TFH= File:TFH Floor Switch Model.png
  |Model TFH= File:TFH Floor Switch Model.png
  |Model BotW= File:BotW Floor Switch.png
  |Model BotW= File:BotW Floor Switch.png
|Model TotK= File:TotK Floor Switch Model.png
  |Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Floor Switch Sprite.png
  |Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Floor Switch Sprite.png
  |Sprite LA= File:LA Floor Switch Sprite.png
  |Sprite LA= File:LA Floor Switch Sprite.png
Line 21: Line 22:
|pronunciation=  
|pronunciation=  
|plural=  
|plural=  
|game= ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, FSA, TMC, PH, ST, ALBW, TFH, BotW
|game= ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, FSA, TMC, PH, ST, ALBW, TFH, BotW, TotK
|other=  
|other=  
|uses=  
|uses=  
|comp= {{List|{{Term|Series|Switch|link}}|{{Term|Series|Pressure Plate|link}}}}
|comp=  
{{List|
{{Term|Series|Switch|link}},
{{Term|Series|Big Switch|link}},
{{Term|Series|Pressure Plate|link}},
}}
|theme=  
|theme=  
}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Floor Switch|Floor Switches|Series|plural}},{{Exp Game|Series}}<ref name="Guide">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA |publisher= Nintendo |page= 16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALBW |publisher= Prima |page= 16}}</ref>{{Name Ref|ALttP, OoT, MM, PH, ST, TFH, BotW}} also known as {{Term/Store|Foot Switch|Foot Switches|FSA|plural}},{{Exp Game|FSA}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|game=FSA|page=32}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. {{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} go unnamed in {{TMC}}.
{{Term/Store|Floor Switch|Floor Switches|Series|plural}},{{Exp Game|Series}}<ref name="Guide">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA |publisher= Nintendo |page= 16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALBW |publisher= Prima |page= 16}}</ref>{{Name Ref|ALttP, OoT, MM, PH, ST, TFH, BotW, TotK}} also known as {{Term/Store|Foot Switch|Foot Switches|FSA|plural}},{{Exp Game|FSA}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|game=FSA|page=32}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. {{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} go unnamed in {{TMC}} and {{TotK}}.


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
{{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} normally take the form of a large button or plate,<ref name="Guide"/> which can be activated by being stepped on by {{Term|Series|Link|link}}, or sometimes by placing a heavy object on top. Some {{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} are less sensitive than others. Some rusty or malfunctioning {{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} may need to be forced with the {{Term|Series|Megaton Hammer|link}} or similar {{Term|Series|Item|link}}.
{{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} normally take the form of a large button or plate,<ref name="Guide"/> which can be activated by being stepped on by {{Term|Series|Link|link}}, or sometimes by placing a heavy object on top. Some {{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} are less sensitive than others. Some rusty or malfunctioning {{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}} may need to be forced with the {{Term|Series|Megaton Hammer|link}} or similar {{Term|Series|Item|link}}.
Larger {{Plural|Series|Floor Switch}}, which require additional weight or multiple {{Plural|Series|Links|link}} to activate, are known as {{Plural|Series|Big Switch|link}}.


==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
Line 39: Line 47:


==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
There are five types of {{Term|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} in {{OoT}}. Yellow-colored {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} activate when pushed down with any kind of weight. Blue-colored {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} must be held down in order for their effects to remain. Yellow-colored cyst-like {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} appear {{Term|OoT3D|Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly|link}}. These require a significant amount of weight in order to be pressed, and often require {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} to carry {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Ruto|link}} with him to do so. Blue-colored counterparts to these appear, though they do not require additional weight. Instead, they function like other blue-colored {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} and require a constant weight to hold them down.
There are five types of {{Term|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} in {{OoT}}. Yellow-colored {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} activate when pushed down with any kind of weight. Blue-colored {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} must be held down in order for their effects to remain. Yellow-colored cyst-like {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} appear {{Term|OoT3D|Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly|link}}. These require a significant amount of weight in order to be pressed, and often require {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} to carry {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Ruto|link}} with him to do so. Blue-colored counterparts to these appear, though they do not require additional weight. Instead, they function like other blue-colored {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} and require a constant weight to hold them down. Other than the cyst-like variety, all {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} have the {{Term|OoT3D|Crest of the Gerudo|link}} on them.


{{Plural|OoT3D|Rusty Switch|link}} are {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} that have rusted over and can no longer be pressed normally. Instead, these must be smashed with the {{Term|OoT3D|Megaton Hammer|link}}.
{{Plural|OoT3D|Rusty Switch|link}} are {{Plural|OoT3D|Floor Switch}} that have rusted over and can no longer be pressed normally. Instead, these must be smashed with the {{Term|OoT3D|Megaton Hammer|link}}.
Line 53: Line 61:
==={{TMC|-}}===
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} appear mostly in {{Plural|TMC|Dungeon|link}} in {{TMC}}, though a handful also appear in the {{Term|TMC|Overworld|link}}. Many puzzles involve {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} pressing down multiple {{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} at once by using {{Plural|TMC|Vase|link}} or copies of himself created by the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}}. Other {{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} simply light up {{Plural|TMC|Torch|link}} to produce various effects.
{{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} appear mostly in {{Plural|TMC|Dungeon|link}} in {{TMC}}, though a handful also appear in the {{Term|TMC|Overworld|link}}. Many puzzles involve {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} pressing down multiple {{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} at once by using {{Plural|TMC|Vase|link}} or copies of himself created by the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}}. Other {{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} simply light up {{Plural|TMC|Torch|link}} to produce various effects.
Square-shaped {{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} activate and remain active when they are pressed. Round-shaped {{Plural|TMC|Floor Switch}} require a constant weight to hold them down in order for their effects to remain.


==={{PH|-}}===
==={{PH|-}}===
Line 66: Line 76:


==={{TFH|-}}===
==={{TFH|-}}===
In {{TFH}}, Floor Switches appear as small, circular buttons. Most Floor Switches appear in groups of two or more, and will only activate when the [[Links]] depress all of the Switches in the group simultaneously. In some cases, an extra Floor Switch must be held down by a [[Totem Armos]] or a statue.
In {{TFH}}, {{Plural|TFH|Floor Switch}} appear as small, circular buttons. Most {{Plural|TFH|Floor Switch}} appear in groups of two or more, and will only activate when the {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}} depress all of the Switches in the group simultaneously. In some cases, an extra {{Term|TFH|Floor Switch}} must be held down by a {{Term|TFH|Totem Armos|link}} or a statue.


Larger, square-shaped Floor Switches also appear frequently, requiring the weight of all three Links to depress, as indicated by their etchings depicting three sets of footprints.
{{Plural|TFH|Big Switch|link}} also appear frequently, requiring the weight of all three {{Plural|TFH|Links}} to depress, as indicated by their etchings depicting three sets of footprints.


==={{BotW|-}}===
==={{BotW|-}}===
In {{BotW}}, Floor Switches can be distinguished if they stay pressed once activated or need to be held down. This is indicated by the latches on the border of the Switch.
In {{BotW}}, Floor Switches can be distinguished if they stay pressed once activated or need to be held down. This is indicated by the latches on the border of the Switch.
{{Plural|BotW|Big Switch|link}} also appear in some {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Shrine|link}}.
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Stub|TotK}}


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Line 81: Line 96:
File:Rusty Switch PH.png|A rusty {{Term|PH|Floor Switch}} from {{PH|-}}
File:Rusty Switch PH.png|A rusty {{Term|PH|Floor Switch}} from {{PH|-}}
File:Hammer Switch Corridor.png|{{Term|PH|Link}} pounds down rusty {{Plural|PH|Floor Switch}} in {{Term|PH|Mutoh's Temple}}
File:Hammer Switch Corridor.png|{{Term|PH|Link}} pounds down rusty {{Plural|PH|Floor Switch}} in {{Term|PH|Mutoh's Temple}}
File:TFH Large Floor Switch Model.png|A large {{Term|TFH|Floor Switch}} from {{TFH|-}}
File:BotW Floor Switch Model.png|A {{Term|BotW|Floor Switch}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Floor Switch Model.png|A {{Term|BotW|Floor Switch}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Latched Floor Switch.png|A {{Term|BotW|Floor Switch}} with latches from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Latched Floor Switch.png|A {{Term|BotW|Floor Switch}} with latches from {{BotW|-}}
Line 87: Line 101:


==See Also==
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Big Switch|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Pressure Plate|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Pressure Plate|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Switch|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Switch|link}}
Line 94: Line 109:
{{Categories
{{Categories
  |Switches
  |Switches
  |objects= ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, FSA, TMC, PH, ST, ALBW, TFH, BotW
  |objects= ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, FSA, TMC, PH, ST, ALBW, TFH, BotW, TotK<!-- Uses Series term -->
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 15:37, 31 March 2024

Floor Switches,(Series)[1][2][name references needed] also known as Foot Switches,(FSA)[3] are recurring Objects in The Legend of Zelda series. Floor Switches go unnamed in The Minish Cap and Tears of the Kingdom.

Location and Uses

Floor Switches normally take the form of a large button or plate,[1] which can be activated by being stepped on by Link, or sometimes by placing a heavy object on top. Some Floor Switches are less sensitive than others. Some rusty or malfunctioning Floor Switches may need to be forced with the Megaton Hammer or similar Item.

Larger Floor Switches, which require additional weight or multiple Links to activate, are known as Big Switches.

A Link to the Past

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

Link's Awakening

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

Ocarina of Time

There are five types of Floor Switch in Ocarina of Time. Yellow-colored Floor Switches activate when pushed down with any kind of weight. Blue-colored Floor Switches must be held down in order for their effects to remain. Yellow-colored cyst-like Floor Switches appear Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly. These require a significant amount of weight in order to be pressed, and often require Link to carry Princess Ruto with him to do so. Blue-colored counterparts to these appear, though they do not require additional weight. Instead, they function like other blue-colored Floor Switches and require a constant weight to hold them down. Other than the cyst-like variety, all Floor Switches have the Crest of the Gerudo on them.

Rusty Switches are Floor Switches that have rusted over and can no longer be pressed normally. Instead, these must be smashed with the Megaton Hammer.

Majora's Mask

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

Deku Link is notably too light to depress some Floor Switches.

Four Swords Adventures

Four Swords Adventures Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Four Swords Adventures logo
Foot Switches
Activate these switches by standing on them.
This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

The Minish Cap

Floor Switches appear mostly in Dungeons in The Minish Cap, though a handful also appear in the Overworld. Many puzzles involve Link pressing down multiple Floor Switches at once by using Jars or copies of himself created by the Four Sword. Other Floor Switches simply light up Torches to produce various effects.

Square-shaped Floor Switches activate and remain active when they are pressed. Round-shaped Floor Switches require a constant weight to hold them down in order for their effects to remain.

Phantom Hourglass

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

Spirit Tracks

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, Floor Switches appear as a circular orange button on a metal panel similar to those in A Link to the Past. They are utilized in several locations to trigger effects and progress through the Dungeon. Gimos can be used to hold down Floor Switches in areas where more than one Switch must be pressed.

Similar to Floor Switches are Pressure Plates, which hold the same properties of the Floor Switch but are shaped and colored to blend in with the floor they fit into.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, Floor Switches appear as small, circular buttons. Most Floor Switches appear in groups of two or more, and will only activate when the Links depress all of the Switches in the group simultaneously. In some cases, an extra Floor Switch must be held down by a Totem Armos or a statue.

Big Switches also appear frequently, requiring the weight of all three Links to depress, as indicated by their etchings depicting three sets of footprints.

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, Floor Switches can be distinguished if they stay pressed once activated or need to be held down. This is indicated by the latches on the border of the Switch.

Big Switches also appear in some Ancient Shrines.

Tears of the Kingdom

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • ふみスイッチ (Fumi Suicchi) (TMC)[4]
  • 踏みスイッチ (Fumi Suicchi) (TotK)[5]
  • Foot Switch
  • Foot Switch
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • An active Floor Switch from Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks

    An active Floor Switch from Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks

  • A rusty Floor Switch from Phantom Hourglass

    A rusty Floor Switch from Phantom Hourglass

  • Link pounds down rusty Floor Switches in Mutoh's Temple

    Link pounds down rusty Floor Switches in Mutoh's Temple

  • A Floor Switch from Breath of the Wild

    A Floor Switch from Breath of the Wild

  • A Floor Switch with latches from Breath of the Wild

    A Floor Switch with latches from Breath of the Wild

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 16
  2. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 16
  3. ↑ Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 32
  4. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Shogakukan, pg. 34
  5. ↑ "踏みスイッチ" (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Perfect Guide, Kadokawa Game Linkage Co., Ltd., pg. 419)
Retrieved from "https://zeldawiki.wiki/w/index.php?title=Floor_Switch&oldid=1125588"