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|Sprite OoT= File:OoT Life | |Sprite OoT= File:OoT Life Energy Icon.png | ||
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|Sprite MM3D= File:MM3D Life | |Sprite MM3D= File:MM3D Life Energy Icon.png | ||
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|Sprite ALBW= File:ALBW | |Sprite ALBW= File:ALBW Hearts Icon.png | ||
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The {{Term/Store|Life Gauge|Life Gauges|Series, OoT3D}},{{Exp Game|OoT3D, FS}}<ref name="Life Gauge">{{Cite | The {{Term/Store|Life Gauge|Life Gauges|Series, ALttP, OoT3D, FS, TP, TPHD, PH, ST, SS}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, OoT3D, FS, TP, PH, ST, SS}}<ref name="Life Gauge">{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= OoT3D |page= 8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ALttP&FS |page= 16 {{Exp Game|ALttP}} & 38 {{Exp Game|FS}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= TP |page= 6}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= TPHD |page= 8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= PH |page= 9}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ST |page= 14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= SS |page= 9}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Life||TLoZ}},{{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<ref name="TLoZ">{{Cite|{{Color|TLoZ Red|-LIFE-}}|Inventory|TLoZ}}</ref> {{Term/Store|Life Point|Life Points|TAoL|plural}},{{Exp Game|TAoL}}<ref name="Life Points">{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= TAoL |page= 18}}</ref> '''Heart Containers''',{{Exp Game|ALttP}}<ref name="Heart Containers">{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ALttP |page= 11}}</ref> the {{Term/Store|Heart Meter|Heart Meters|LA, FSA}},{{Exp Game|LA, FSA}}<ref>{{Cite Guide|game= LA |guide= Nintendo |page= 14}}</ref><ref name="Heart Meter">{{Cite Manual|quote=Heart Meter This is each player's endurance. When it runs out, your character is downed.|game= FSA|page=22}}</ref> {{Term/Store|Life Energy|Life Energies|MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, TWW, TWWHD, TMC}},{{Exp Game|MM, OoS, OoA, TWW, TMC}}<ref name="Life Energy">{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= MM |page= 16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= MM3D |page= 9}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= OoS |page= 42}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= OoA |page= 42}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TWWHD Dark Blue|Sturgeon's One-Point Lessons}}<br/>{{Color|TWWHD Red|Lesson One}}<br/><br/>The Energy of Life<br/>To be young is to know no limits to one's stamina. To become stronger, one must first know oneself. The {{Icon|TWWHD Heart}}{{Icon|TWWHD Heart}}{{Icon|TWWHD Heart}} in the upper left shows one's current {{Color|TWWHD Red|life energy}}. Perhaps a fancier way to describe it would be to call it a life gauge. As one experiences trials and hardships in life, one will naturally gain more {{Icon|TWWHD Heart}}{{Color|TWWHD Red|s}}. However, if one is injured and takes {{Color|TWWHD Red|damage}}, those {{Icon|TWWHD Heart}}{{Color|TWWHD Red|s}} will decrease. At such times it may be possible to replenish one's health by using a potion or a fairy.|The Energy of Life|TWWHD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You got a {{Color|TMC Red|Piece of Heart}}! Collect four to make a new Heart Container for even more {{Color|TMC Blue|life energy}}!|Game Screen|TMC}}</ref> {{Term/Store|Heart|Hearts|ALBW, TFH|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALBW, TFH}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ALBW |page= 7}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= TFH |page= 8}}</ref> or the {{Term/Store|Life Meter||ZA}},{{Exp Game|ZA}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ZA |page=3}}</ref> is a recurring element in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref|LANS, SSHD}} It is a meter that measures [[Link]]'s current amount of health in [[Heart]]s. | ||
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The Life Gauge measures Link's current amount of health, represented in the form of Hearts (with the exception of {{TAoL}}, where Link's health is instead represented by square segments). Whenever Link takes damage, either by an enemy attack, a hazard, or by falling from a high altitude, Link will lose a certain amount of Hearts or part of a Heart equal to the damage taken. In earlier games, the Life Gauge's Hearts are in fractions of two. Starting from {{OoT}}, Hearts are in fractions of four. When Link loses all of his Hearts, the game ends with a Game Over. Link's Life Gauge can be replenished by picking up recovery [[Heart]]s. The Gauge can also be replenished by drinking recovery [[Potion]]s, using a [[Fairy]], visiting a [[Great Fairy]], or by resting while [[Sitting]] or [[Sleeping]]. In many games, Link can also instantly be revived and some or all of his Hearts restored provided he has a [[Bottle]]d [[Fairy]] or a Potion with the effect. | The Life Gauge measures Link's current amount of health, represented in the form of Hearts (with the exception of {{TAoL}}, where Link's health is instead represented by square segments). Whenever Link takes damage, either by an enemy attack, a hazard, or by falling from a high altitude, Link will lose a certain amount of Hearts or part of a Heart equal to the damage taken. In earlier games, the Life Gauge's Hearts are in fractions of two. Starting from {{OoT}}, Hearts are in fractions of four. When Link loses all of his Hearts, the game ends with a Game Over. Link's Life Gauge can be replenished by picking up recovery [[Heart]]s. The Gauge can also be replenished by drinking recovery [[Potion]]s, using a [[Fairy]], visiting a [[Great Fairy]], or by resting while [[Sitting]] or [[Sleeping]]. In many games, Link can also instantly be revived and some or all of his Hearts restored provided he has a [[Bottle]]d [[Fairy]] or a Potion with the effect. | ||
In most multiplayer games, such as {{FS}} and {{FSA}}, the | In most multiplayer games, such as {{FS}} and {{FSA}}, the {{Plural|Series|Links|link}} each have their own Life Gauge. The Life Gauge is shared in single-player campaigns, as well as in {{TFH}}, wherein the {{Plural|Series|Links}} all share the damage taken. | ||
In most games, but not all, Link's Life Gauge starts with three Hearts. The Life Gauge can usually be increased by obtaining [[Heart Container]]s, which add an additional Heart to the Life Gauge for every Heart Container acquired. In some games, Link can also temporarily increase his maximum health through the use of items or equipment. The maximum total of Hearts the Life Gauge can have varies by game. | In most games, but not all, Link's Life Gauge starts with three Hearts. The Life Gauge can usually be increased by obtaining [[Heart Container]]s, which add an additional Heart to the Life Gauge for every Heart Container acquired. In some games, Link can also temporarily increase his maximum health through the use of items or equipment. The maximum total of Hearts the Life Gauge can have varies by game. | ||
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| 3{{Exp|4 in a Linked Game or using a Hero's Secret}} | | 3{{Exp|4 in a Linked Game or using a Hero's Secret}} | ||
| 14{{Exp|15 using a Hero's Secret, 16 | | 14{{Exp|15 using a Hero's Secret, Linked Game, or standard game exchanging secrets with Linked Game; 16 using a Hero's Secret or Linked Game with exchanging secrets}} | ||
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| 3{{Exp|4 in a Linked Game or using a Hero's Secret}} | | 3{{Exp|4 in a Linked Game or using a Hero's Secret}} | ||
| 14{{Exp|15 using a Hero's Secret, 16 | | 14{{Exp|15 using a Hero's Secret, Linked Game, or standard game exchanging secrets with Linked Game; 16 using a Hero's Secret or Linked Game with exchanging secrets}} | ||
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==={{TLoZ|-}}=== | ==={{TLoZ|-}}=== | ||
Link's Life Gauge is known as Life or Life Hearts in {{TLoZ}}.<ref name="TLoZ"/><ref name="Life Hearts"/> Link's Life can be extended to a total of 16 Hearts. When Link is full on Life Hearts, he can throw his {{Term|TLoZ|Sword|link}}. Link can also permanently decrease his Life Hearts as well. In the [[Second Quest]], [[Old Man|Old Men]] encountered in certain [[Dungeon]]s will request that Link either pay them an amount of [[Rupee]]s or give up one of his Life Hearts in order to pass. If Link chooses to sacrifice a Heart, it can never be recovered. | Link's Life Gauge is known as Life or Life Hearts in {{TLoZ}}.<ref name="TLoZ"/><ref name="Life Hearts">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TLoZ |guide= Tips & Tactics |page= 34}}</ref> Link's Life can be extended to a total of 16 Hearts. When Link is full on Life Hearts, he can throw his {{Term|TLoZ|Sword|link}}. Link can also permanently decrease his Life Hearts as well. In the [[Second Quest]], [[Old Man|Old Men]] encountered in certain [[Dungeon]]s will request that Link either pay them an amount of [[Rupee]]s or give up one of his Life Hearts in order to pass. If Link chooses to sacrifice a Heart, it can never be recovered. | ||
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by obtaining the [[Blue Ring]] and the [[Red Ring]], which reduce damage taken by one quarter and one half respectively. | Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by obtaining the [[Blue Ring]] and the [[Red Ring]], which reduce damage taken by one quarter and one half respectively. | ||
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==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ||
The Life Gauge,<ref>{{Cite | The Life Gauge,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Life Gauge: This decreases when you are wounded. If it reaches zero, the game ends.|game=ALttP&FS|page=16}}</ref> originally referred to as Heart Containers,<ref name="Heart Containers"/> can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in {{ALttP}}. | ||
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the [[Master Sword]], [[Tempered Sword]], and [[Golden Sword]]. | When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the [[Master Sword]], [[Tempered Sword]], and [[Golden Sword]]. | ||
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==={{LA|-}}=== | ==={{LA|-}}=== | ||
The Heart Meter, originally referred to as Heart Containers,<ref>{{Cite | The Heart Meter, originally referred to as Heart Containers,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Heart Containers This displays your life force in Heart Containers. Each time you get hurt, your Heart Containers will empty. If all your Heart Containers empty, your quest ends.|game=LADX|page=12}}</ref> can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in {{LA}}. | ||
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the [[Level 2 Sword]]. | When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the [[Level 2 Sword]]. | ||
Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by picking up a [[Guardian Acorn]], which reduces damage taken by half. In {{ | Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by picking up a [[Guardian Acorn]], which reduces damage taken by half. In {{LADX}}, Link can permanently enhance his defense by selecting the [[Blue Clothes]] after clearing the [[Color Dungeon]], which holds the same effect as a Guardian Acorn. | ||
==={{OoT|-}}=== | ==={{OoT|-}}=== | ||
The Life Gauge,<ref name="Life Gauge"/> originally referred to as Life Energy,<ref>{{Cite | The Life Gauge,<ref name="Life Gauge"/> originally referred to as Life Energy,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Life Energy|game=OoT|page=12}}</ref> can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in {{OoT}}. This is the first ''Zelda'' game where Link can take a quarter of a Heart of damage. | ||
In {{OoT3D}}, playing [[Second Quest#Ocarina of Time 3D|Master Quest]] mode will make Link take twice as much damage. | In {{OoT3D}}, playing [[Second Quest#Ocarina of Time 3D|Master Quest]] mode will make Link take twice as much damage. | ||
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==={{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}=== | ==={{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}=== | ||
In a non-[[Linked Game]] of {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}, the Life Gauge,<ref>{{Cite | In a non-[[Linked Game]] of {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}, the Life Gauge,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=The hearts represent Link's life gauge. When you take damage it will decrease and if it runs out your game will be over.|game=OoS|version= Virtual Console|page=8}}</ref> originally referred to as the Life Energy Meter,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Your life energy is represented by Hearts. The Life Energy Meter decreases as you take damage. When your life energy is all gone, your game will be over.|game=OoS|page=20}}</ref> starts with 3 Hearts. In a Linked Game or a Hero's Game, it starts with 4 Hearts. 11 Heart Containers can be obtained normally in the games, and 1 additional Container can be obtained by exchanging a [[Secret#Linked Game Secrets|Secret]] between a Linked Game and its precursor. Thus, the Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in a standard Game, and to 15 by sharing a Secret. In a Linked Game or a Hero's Game, it can be extended to a total of 15 Hearts, and a maximum total of 16 Hearts while exchanging a Secret. | ||
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the [[Noble Sword]] or Master Sword. While wearing the [[Light Ring L-1]] or [[Light Ring L-2]], Link can shoot Sword Beams up to two and three Hearts missing, respectively. | When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the [[Noble Sword]] or Master Sword. While wearing the [[Light Ring L-1]] or [[Light Ring L-2]], Link can shoot Sword Beams up to two and three Hearts missing, respectively. | ||
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==={{FS|-}}=== | ==={{FS|-}}=== | ||
In {{FS}}, the | In {{FS}}, the {{Plural|FS|Links|link}} each have their own individual Life Gauge, and start with 6 Hearts each. In a single-player game in {{FSAE}}, the two {{Plural|FS|Links}} each share a Life Gauge. The Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by collecting Heart Containers, however, this extension lasts only for the duration of the Stage. | ||
When all four Links are at full health, the Stage enters [[Rupee Fever]], where the value of Rupees are doubled for as long as the Links maintain their health. This occurrence does not happen in a single-player game. If the Master Sword is obtained, | When all four {{Plural|FS|Links}} are at full health, the Stage enters [[Rupee Fever]], where the value of Rupees are doubled for as long as the {{Plural|FS|Links}} maintain their health. This occurrence does not happen in a single-player game. If the Master Sword is obtained, the {{Plural|FS|Links}} will shoot Sword Beams when he is at full health. | ||
Whenever a | Whenever a {{Term|FS|Links}} loses all of his Hearts in his Life Gauge, a Rupee penalty is paid in order to revive the fallen {{Term|FS|Links}}. The cost will increase each time a {{Term|FS|Links}} is revived. If the {{Plural|FS|Links}} do not have enough Rupees to revive the fallen {{Term|FS|Links}}, the Stage ends. | ||
A | A {{Term|FS|Links}} can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by picking up [[Armor Seed]]s, which reduce damage taken by half. This effect lasts only for the duration of the Stage. | ||
==={{TWW|-}}=== | ==={{TWW|-}}=== | ||
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==={{FSA|-}}=== | ==={{FSA|-}}=== | ||
In a single-player game of {{FSA}}, the Links share a single Heart Meter and start with 4 Hearts.<ref name="Heart Meter"/> In a multiplayer game, the Links each have their own individual Heart Meter. The Heart Meter can be temporarily extended by collecting Heart Containers, however, this extension lasts only for the duration of the Stage. | In a single-player game of {{FSA}}, the {{Plural|FSA|Links}} share a single Heart Meter and start with 4 Hearts.<ref name="Heart Meter"/> In a multiplayer game, the {{Plural|FSA|Links}} each have their own individual Heart Meter. The Heart Meter can be temporarily extended by collecting Heart Containers, however, this extension lasts only for the duration of the Stage. | ||
Whenever a | Whenever a {{Term|FSA|Links}} loses all of his Hearts in his Heart Meter, a [[Force Fairy]] is used to revive him. If the {{Plural|FSA|Links}} do not have any Force Fairies to revive a fallen {{Term|FSA|Links}}, the Stage ends. | ||
A | A {{Term|FSA|Links}} can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by finding a [[Blue Bracelet]], which reduces damage taken by half. This effect lasts only for the duration of the Stage. | ||
==={{TMC|-}}=== | ==={{TMC|-}}=== | ||
The Life Gauge,<ref>{{Cite | The Life Gauge,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= The filled hearts in your life gauge will decrease when you take damage from an enemy. When all of your hearts are empty, it is game over. |game= TMC |version= Virtual Console |page= 10}}</ref> originally referred to as the Heart Meter,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Heart Meter Decreases whenever you take damage. Once it runs out, the game is over. |game=TMC |page= 10}}</ref> can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in {{TMC}}. | ||
Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by using the [[Charm (The Minish Cap)|Blue]] or [[Charm (The Minish Cap)|Green Charm]]. | Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by using the [[Charm (The Minish Cap)|Blue]] or [[Charm (The Minish Cap)|Green Charm]]. | ||
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Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by drinking a [[Guardian Potion]]. Drinking a [[Guardian Potion +]] will temporarily negate all damage taken for three minutes. | Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by drinking a [[Guardian Potion]]. Drinking a [[Guardian Potion +]] will temporarily negate all damage taken for three minutes. | ||
When damage is taken, it is displayed as {{Plural|SSHD|Heart}} popping up and falling around Link. | |||
==={{ALBW|-}}=== | ==={{ALBW|-}}=== | ||
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==={{TFH|-}}=== | ==={{TFH|-}}=== | ||
In {{TFH}}, the Links (as well as | In {{TFH}}, the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} (as well as the {{Plural|TFH|Doppel|link}} in a single-player game) all share a single {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge}} and start with 9 {{Plural|TFH|Heart}}. The length of the {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge}} does not permanently change, but it can be extended whenever the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} wear certain {{Plural|TFH|Outfit|link}}, including the {{Term|TFH|Jack of Hearts|link}}, the {{Term|TFH|Queen of Hearts|link}}, or the {{Term|TFH|Lady's Ensemble|link}}. After {{Term|TFH|Link}} acquires 30 {{Plural|TFH|Hero Point|link}}, wearing the {{Term|TFH|Bear Minimum|link}} extends the {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge}} by two {{Plural|TFH|Heart}}. | ||
If any of the Links wear the Bear Minimum with fewer than 30 Hero | If any of the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} wear the {{Term|TFH|Bear Minimum}} with fewer than 30 {{Plural|TFH|Hero Point}}, one {{Term|TFH|Heart}} will be subtracted from the {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge}}. Certain [[Levels in Tri Force Heroes|Levels]] have a {{Term|TFH|Drablands Challenge|link}} called "Fewer Heart Containers!", which subtracts five {{Plural|TFH|Heart}} from the {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge}}. | ||
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword | When {{Term|TFH|Link}} is at full health, he can shoot {{Plural|TFH|Sword Beam|link}} if he is wearing the {{Term|TFH|Sword Suit|link}}, the {{Term|TFH|Sword Master Suit|link}}, or the {{Term|TFH|Fierce Deity Armor|link}}. The {{Term|TFH|Fierce Deity Armor}} allows him shoot {{Plural|TFH|Sword Beam}} even without full health by performing a {{Term|TFH|Spin Attack|link}}. | ||
Whenever the Life Gauge is fully depleted, | Whenever the {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge}} is fully depleted, the {{Term|TFH|Links}} who last took damage will faint. A {{Term|TFH|Fairy|link}} is used to revive him, and the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} will restart the current {{Term|TFH|Stage}} of the {{Term|TFH|Level}} they are in. If the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} do not have any more {{Plural|TFH|Fairy}} to revive themselves, they receive a {{Term|TFH|Game Over|link}}. When the {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge}} is down to three {{Plural|TFH|Heart}} or less, warning messages such as "Danger!" and "You're low on hearts!" will occasionally scroll across the screen. | ||
==={{BotW|-}}=== | ==={{BotW|-}}=== | ||
In {{BotW}}, the Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by consuming certain [[Food]]s that grant Link yellow temporary | In {{BotW}}, the Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by consuming certain [[Food]]s that grant Link yellow temporary {{Plural|BotW|Heart|link}}. These {{Plural|BotW|Heart}} are lost when Link takes damage and cannot be recovered. The {{Term|BotW|Life Gauge}} starts with three Hearts and can be extended by one by trading four {{Plural|BotW|Spirit Orb|link}}; the {{Term|BotW|Life Gauge}} can hold a maximum of 30 {{Plural|BotW|Heart}}, including temporary {{Plural|BotW|Heart}}. | ||
[[Wolf Link]], when scanned into {{BotW|-}} with the Wolf Link [[amiibo]], has his own Life Gauge. The amount of Hearts in his Life Gauge can be increased by scanning the amiibo in {{TPHD}} after completing a section of the Cave of Shadows, which saves a checkpoint of Link's number of preserved Hearts that determine Wolf Link's health in {{BotW|-}}. When all of Wolf Link's Hearts are depleted, he will vanish and cannot be scanned into the game until the following real-world day. | [[Wolf Link]], when scanned into {{BotW|-}} with the Wolf Link [[amiibo]], has his own Life Gauge. The amount of Hearts in his Life Gauge can be increased by scanning the amiibo in {{TPHD}} after completing a section of the Cave of Shadows, which saves a checkpoint of Link's number of preserved Hearts that determine Wolf Link's health in {{BotW|-}}. When all of Wolf Link's Hearts are depleted, he will vanish and cannot be scanned into the game until the following real-world day. | ||
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Damages are displayed briefly as white hearts as Link loses health. | Damages are displayed briefly as white hearts as Link loses health. | ||
==={{TotK|-}}=== | |||
The Life Gauge remains mostly the same as {{BotW}}, although there are a few changes. During {{TotK}}'s introduction, {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} starts out with 30 {{Plural|TotK|Heart|link}}, but the {{Term|TotK|Life Gauge}} is reduced to three during "{{Term|TotK|The Awakening|link}}". By trading {{Plural|TotK|Light of Blessing|link}} with {{Plural|TotK|Goddess Statue|link}}, {{Term|TotK|Link}} can obtain a maximum of 40 {{Plural|BotW|Heart}}. This includes any temporary {{Plural|TotK|Heart}} added by eating certain {{Plural|TotK|Meal|link}}. | |||
{{Term|TotK|Gloom|link}} is able to temporarily reduce the number of {{Plural|TotK|Heart}} in the {{Term|TotK|Life Gauge}} while {{Term|TotK|Link}} makes contact with it. This reduction is displayed as cracked gray {{Plural|BotW|Heart}}. Only whole {{Plural|TotK|Heart}} can be reduced. The {{Term|TotK|Life Gauge}} can be restored by eating "Sunny" {{Plural|TotK|Meal}}, being on the {{Term|TotK|Surface|link}}, or standing in the {{Term|TotK|Light|link}} of a {{Term|TotK|Lightroot|link}}. If Link eats a Meal that grants temporary Hearts while having Gloom-stricken Hearts, then the maximum amount of health Link can have is 40 minus the number of Gloom-stricken Hearts. | |||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
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==={{TFoE|-}}=== | |||
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The Life Heart meter can be extended to a total of 6 Hearts in {{TFoE}}.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Your health is measured in Life Hearts. The number of Life Hearts you currently have is shown in the upper left corner of the screen when you are walking around the island.|game=TFoE|page=7}}</ref> | |||
When Link loses all of his Life Hearts, he will lose a life and a Continue screen with a counter will be displayed, allowing him the option of restarting at the entrance of the last area he was in. However, if Link perishes a total of three times, he will be returned to the world map and be forced to start over the Stage. | |||
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==={{TWoG|-}}=== | |||
{{Noncanon|Start}} | |||
The Life Heart meter can be extended to a total of 6 Hearts in {{TWoG}}.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Your health is measured in Life Hearts. The number of Life Hearts you currently have is shown in the upper left corner of the screen when you are walking around the island.|game=TWoG|page=8}}</ref> | |||
Identically to {{TFoE|-}}, a Continue screen with a counter will appear when all of Zelda's Life Hearts are depleted. If, however, Zelda perishes a total of three times, she will be returned to the world map and be forced to start over the Stage. | |||
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==={{ZA|-}}=== | |||
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The '''Life Meter''' can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in {{ZA}}. | |||
Whenever the Life Meter is fully depleted, Zelda must restart from either the [[Vision Henge]] if she is outside, or at the beginning of a Shrine if she perishes while inside one. | |||
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==={{FPTRR|-}}=== | ==={{FPTRR|-}}=== | ||
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In {{FPTRR}}, no named {{PAGENAME}} for [[Tingle]] appears. Instead, Tingle's health is measured in the [[Rupee]]s he has collected, which in addition are also used in the exchange of items and services. Whenever Tingle engages with an enemy, he will gradually lose Rupees by a varying amount for as long as the battle lasts. Tingle can also lose Rupees if he gets hurt through other means, such as by falling into water. | In {{FPTRR}}, no named {{PAGENAME}} for [[Tingle]] appears. Instead, Tingle's health is measured in the [[Rupee]]s he has collected, which in addition are also used in the exchange of items and services. Whenever Tingle engages with an enemy, he will gradually lose Rupees by a varying amount for as long as the battle lasts. Tingle can also lose Rupees if he gets hurt through other means, such as by falling into water. | ||
[[Bodyguards]] have their own {{Plural|FPTRR|Life Gauge}}, known as Hearts.<ref>{{Cite|"Watch the Hearts" You have to hear this!|Solana|FPTRR}}</ref> Like stats, each Bodyguard has a different total of Hearts. Bodyguards will gradually lose their health as they engage with enemies and take damage. When a Bodyguard's health is fully depleted, they will leave Tingle's side. Their health can be restored by providing them with [[Power-Up Potion]]s or by using Rupees. | [[Bodyguards]] have their own {{Plural|FPTRR|Life Gauge}}, known as Hearts.<ref>{{Cite|"Watch the Hearts" You have to hear this!|Solana|FPTRR}}</ref> Like stats, each Bodyguard has a different total of Hearts. Bodyguards will gradually lose their health as they engage with enemies and take damage. When a Bodyguard's health is fully depleted, they will leave Tingle's side. Their health can be restored by providing them with [[Power-Up Potion]]s or by using Rupees. | ||
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==={{HW|-}}=== | ==={{HW|-}}=== | ||
In {{HW}}, each playable Warrior possess their own '''Health''' gauge.<ref>{{Cite | {{Noncanon|Start}} | ||
In {{HW}}, each playable Warrior possess their own '''Health''' gauge.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Health|game=HW|page=4}}</ref> At Level 1, Warriors begin with 10 Hearts, however, Warriors unlocked at higher Levels may start with more than 10 Hearts. Their Health can be extended by collecting Heart Containers and Pieces of Heart hidden in Scenarios, but can also gradually be increased as the character [[Experience|Levels up]]. Warriors who do not have any Heart Containers or Pieces of Heart to find can only extend their Health through gaining Levels. | |||
The Health gauge for each warrior can be extended to a maximum of 60 Hearts. The maximum can only be reached after [[Hyrule Warriors#Updates|updating]] to Version 1.6.0, which increased the maximum Level to 255 in both {{HW|-}} and {{ | The Health gauge for each warrior can be extended to a maximum of 60 Hearts. The maximum can only be reached after [[Hyrule Warriors#Updates|updating]] to Version 1.6.0, which increased the maximum Level to 255 in both {{HW|-}} and {{HWL}}. However, without purchasing any [[Hyrule Warriors#DLC Packs|DLC Packs]], only [[Medli]] will be able to reach the maximum in {{HW|-}}. In {{HWL|-}}, no Warriors can extend their Health gauge to the maximum without purchasing a DLC Pack. Any Character obtained as part of a DLC Pack will be able to extend their Health gauge to 60 Hearts without purchasing any additional DLC Packs. | ||
Allied and opposing characters alike also carry their own visible Health gauge, displayed as a colored gauge above their heads that matches the color of their [[Forces|Force]]. Their Health totals can also be found in the Battlefield Info menu. Allied characters whose Health are low can be recovered by touching the Rescue Area circle that forms around them. | Allied and opposing characters alike also carry their own visible Health gauge, displayed as a colored gauge above their heads that matches the color of their [[Forces|Force]]. Their Health totals can also be found in the Battlefield Info menu. Allied characters whose Health are low can be recovered by touching the Rescue Area circle that forms around them. | ||
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Warriors will take increased damage when using Weapons with the Special [[Skill]]s Regen and Sturdy Feet. | Warriors will take increased damage when using Weapons with the Special [[Skill]]s Regen and Sturdy Feet. | ||
During "All attacks are devastating!" Battles or Battles following the "Don't Get Hit!" ''Master Quest'' or Great Sea [[Rule]] in [[Adventure Mode]], the player Warrior will take devastating damage if hit. This will reduce the Warrior's Health to one Quarter-Heart unless they already had one Quarter-Heart, in which case the Health gauge will fully deplete. In {{ | During "All attacks are devastating!" Battles or Battles following the "Don't Get Hit!" ''Master Quest'' or Great Sea [[Rule]] in [[Adventure Mode]], the player Warrior will take devastating damage if hit. This will reduce the Warrior's Health to one Quarter-Heart unless they already had one Quarter-Heart, in which case the Health gauge will fully deplete. In {{HWL|-}}, [[Companion Fairy|Companion Fairies]] with the Glass Cannon [[Rental Skill]] can also cause all damage a Warrior takes to become devastating. | ||
The player Warrior's Health gauge cannot fully deplete unless they take damage when they have a Quarter-Heart of Health. If the player Warrior takes enough damage that their Health gauge should fully deplete, they will instead be reduced to a Quarter-Heart. Whenever the player Warrior's Health is fully depleted, they collapse. In {{HW|-}}, the Battle is lost but in {{ | The player Warrior's Health gauge cannot fully deplete unless they take damage when they have a Quarter-Heart of Health. If the player Warrior takes enough damage that their Health gauge should fully deplete, they will instead be reduced to a Quarter-Heart. Whenever the player Warrior's Health is fully depleted, they collapse. In {{HW|-}}, the Battle is lost but in {{HWL|-}}, if the Warrior is battling with a Companion Fairy with the Hard Worker Rental Skill, the Skill will automatically be used and revive the Warrior with 28 and a quarter Hearts. If the Warrior's Health gauge fully depletes again or the Warrior didn't battle with a Companion Fairy with the Hard Worker Rental Skill, the Battle is lost. Depending on a Battle's circumstances, allied characters who lose all of their Health may either retreat from the battlefield without dire consequence, or may also cause the Battle to result in a defeat. | ||
{{Noncanon|End}} | {{Noncanon|End}} | ||
==Trivia== | |||
* During the introduction to {{TotK}}, {{Term|TotK|Link}}'s {{Term|TotK|Life Gauge}} is shown to have 15 {{Plural|TotK|Heart}} per row. Later on, the {{Term|TotK|Life Gauge}} can have up to 20 {{Plural|TotK|Heart}} per row. | |||
==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|align= left | |align= left | ||
|enBr= | |enBr= Heart Gauge{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Heart Gauge|game= SS|page= 7}}</ref> | ||
|enBrM= | |enBrM= | ||
|ja= {{Romanize|ライフゲージ|Raifu Gēji}} {{Exp Game|TWWHD}} | |ja= {{Romanize|ライフゲージ|Raifu Gēji}} {{Exp Game|TWWHD}} | ||
|jaM= Life Gauge | |jaM= Life Gauge | ||
| | |zhS= | ||
| | |zhSM= | ||
| | |zhT= | ||
| | |zhTM= | ||
|frF= | |nl= Levensmeter{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Levensmeter|game= SS|page= 37}}</ref> | ||
|frFM= | |nlM= Life meter | ||
|da= Hjertemåler{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Hjertemåler|game= SS|page= 87}}</ref> | |||
|daM= Heart meter | |||
|fi= Sydänmittari{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Sydänmittari|game= SS|page= 97}}</ref> | |||
|fiM= Heart meter | |||
|frF= Jauge de vie{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Jauge de vie|game= SS|page= 27}}</ref> | |||
|frFM= Life gauge | |||
|frC= | |frC= | ||
|frCM= | |frCM= | ||
|de= | |de= Herzanzeige{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Herzanzeige|game= SS|page= 17}}</ref> | ||
|deM= | |deM= Heart meter | ||
|it= | |el= {{Romanize|Μετρητής Καρδιάς|Metritís Kardiás}}{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= {{Romanize|Μετρητής Καρδιάς|Metritís Kardiás}}|game= SS|page= 107}}</ref> | ||
|itM= | |elM= Heart Meter | ||
| | |it= Vitalità{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Vitalità|game= SS|page= 67}}</ref> | ||
| | |itM= Vitality | ||
|ko= | |||
|koM= | |||
|ptB= | |ptB= | ||
|ptBM= | |ptBM= | ||
| | |ptP= Barra de Vida{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Barra de Vida|game= SS|page= 57}}</ref> | ||
| | |ptPM= Life Bar | ||
|ru= | |ru= {{Romanize|Индикатор сердец|Indikator serdets}}{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= {{Romanize|Индикатор сердец|Indikator serdets}}|game= SS|page= 117}}</ref> | ||
|ruM= | |ruM= Heart indicator | ||
| | |esS= Indicador de salud{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Indicador de salud|game= SS|page= 47}}</ref> | ||
| | |esSM= Health indicator | ||
| | |esL= Medidor de energía vital | ||
| | |esLM= Life energy meter | ||
| | |sv= Hjärtmätare{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Hjärtmätare|game= SS|page= 77}}</ref> | ||
| | |svM= Heart meter | ||
}} | |||
===Other Names=== | |||
{{Other Names | |||
|- | |||
| Life Hearts<ref name="Life Hearts"/> | |||
| {{TLoZ}} | |||
| {{T&T}} | |||
| {{TLoZ}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{Term/Store|Life Energy|Life Energies|OoT}}<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= OoT |page= 13}}</ref> | |||
| {{OoT}} | |||
| {{OoT}} manual | |||
| {{OoT3D}} manual | |||
|- | |||
| Health Meter<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 52}}</ref> | |||
| {{OoT}} | |||
| {{Guide|OoT|Prima}} | |||
| {{OoT}} manual | |||
|- | |||
| Heart Meter<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= TMC |page= 10}}</ref> | |||
| {{TMC}} | |||
| {{TMC}} manual | |||
| {{TMC}} | |||
}} | |||
{{ | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:TLoZ Life Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|TLoZ|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TLoZ|Link}}'s {{Term|TLoZ|Life Gauge}} from {{TLoZ|-}} | |||
File:TLoZ Life Sprite 3.png|One half of a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TLoZ|Link}}'s {{Term|TLoZ|Life Gauge}} from {{TLoZ|-}} | |||
File:ALttP Life Gauge Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|ALttP|Heart Container}} of {{Term|ALttP|Link}}'s {{Term|ALttP|Life Gauge}} from {{ALttP|-}} | |||
File:ALttP Life Gauge Sprite 3.png|One half of a {{Term|ALttP|Heart Container}} of {{Term|ALttP|Link}}'s {{Term|ALttP|Life Gauge}} from {{ALttP|-}} | |||
File:LADX Life Gauge Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|LADX|Heart Container}} of {{Term|LADX|Link}}'s {{Term|LADX|Life Gauge}} from {{LADX|-}} | |||
File:LADX Life Gauge Sprite 3.png|One half of a {{Term|LADX|Heart Container}} of {{Term|LADX|Link}}'s {{Term|LADX|Life Gauge}} from {{LADX|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 2.png|An empty {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 4.png|One half of a {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 6.png|A full {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|OoT3D|Defensive Power}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 7.png|An empty {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|OoT3D|Defensive Power}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 8.png|One fourth of a {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|OoT3D|Defensive Power}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 9.png|One half of a {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|OoT3D|Defensive Power}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:OoT3D Life Gauge Icon 10.png|Three quarters of a {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|OoT3D|Defensive Power}} from {{OoT3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 2.png|An empty {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 4.png|One half of a {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 6.png|A full {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|MM3D|Defense}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 7.png|An empty {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|MM3D|Defense}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 8.png|One fourth of a {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|MM3D|Defense}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 9.png|One half of a {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|MM3D|Defense}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:MM3D Life Energy Icon 10.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container}} of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge}} with enhanced {{Term|MM3D|Defense}} from {{MM3D|-}} | |||
File:OoS Life Energy Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|OoS|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoS|Link}}'s {{Term|OoS|Life Gauge}} from {{OoS|-}} | |||
File:OoS Life Energy Sprite 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|OoS|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoS|Link}}'s {{Term|OoS|Life Gauge}} from {{OoS|-}} | |||
File:OoS Life Energy Sprite 4.png|One half of a {{Term|OoS|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoS|Link}}'s {{Term|OoS|Life Gauge}} from {{OoS|-}} | |||
File:OoS Life Energy Sprite 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|OoS|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoS|Link}}'s {{Term|OoS|Life Gauge}} from {{OoS|-}} | |||
File:OoA Life Energy Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|OoA|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoA|Link}}'s {{Term|OoA|Life Gauge}} from {{OoA|-}} | |||
File:OoA Life Energy Sprite 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|OoA|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoA|Link}}'s {{Term|OoA|Life Gauge}} from {{OoA|-}} | |||
File:OoA Life Energy Sprite 4.png|One half of a {{Term|OoA|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoA|Link}}'s {{Term|OoA|Life Gauge}} from {{OoA|-}} | |||
File:OoA Life Energy Sprite 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|OoA|Heart Container}} of {{Term|OoA|Link}}'s {{Term|OoA|Life Gauge}} from {{OoA|-}} | |||
File:FS Life Gauge Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|FS|Heart Container}} of {{Term|FS|Links}}'s {{Term|FS|Life Gauge}} from {{FS|-}} | |||
File:FS Life Gauge Sprite 3.png|One half of a {{Term|FS|Heart Container}} of {{Term|FS|Links}}'s {{Term|FS|Life Gauge}} from {{FS|-}} | |||
File:TMC Life Energy Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|TMC|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TMC|Links}}'s {{Term|TMC|Life Gauge}} from {{TMC|-}} | |||
File:TMC Life Energy Sprite 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|TMC|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s {{Term|TMC|Life Gauge}} from {{TMC|-}} | |||
File:TMC Life Energy Sprite 4.png|One half of a {{Term|TMC|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s {{Term|TMC|Life Gauge}} from {{TMC|-}} | |||
File:TMC Life Energy Sprite 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|TMC|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s {{Term|TMC|Life Gauge}} from {{TMC|-}} | |||
File:TPHD Life Gauge Icon 2.png|An empty {{Term|TPHD|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TPHD|Link}}'s {{Term|TPHD|Life Gauge}} from {{TPHD|-}} | |||
File:TPHD Life Gauge Icon 3.png|One fourths of a {{Term|TPHD|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TPHD|Link}}'s {{Term|TPHD|Life Gauge}} from {{TPHD|-}} | |||
File:TPHD Life Gauge Icon 4.png|One half of a {{Term|TPHD|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TPHD|Link}}'s {{Term|TPHD|Life Gauge}} from {{TPHD|-}} | |||
File:TPHD Life Gauge Icon 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|TPHD|Heart Container}} of {{Term|TPHD|Link}}'s {{Term|TPHD|Life Gauge}} from {{TPHD|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 2.png|An empty {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of {{Term|PH|Link}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of {{Term|PH|Link}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 4.png|One half of a {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of {{Term|PH|Link}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of {{Term|PH|Link}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 6.png|A full {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of the {{Term|PH|SS Linebeck}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 7.png|An empty {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of the {{Term|PH|SS Linebeck}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 8.png|One fourth of a {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of the {{Term|PH|SS Linebeck}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 9.png|One half of a {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of the {{Term|PH|SS Linebeck}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:PH Life Gauge Icon 10.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|PH|Heart Container}} of the {{Term|PH|SS Linebeck}}'s {{Term|PH|Life Gauge}} from {{PH|-}} | |||
File:SS Life Gauge Sprite 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|SS|Heart Container}} from {{SS|-}} | |||
File:SS Life Gauge Sprite 4.png|Half of a {{Term|SS|Heart Container}} from {{SS|-}} | |||
File:SS Life Gauge Sprite 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|SS|Heart Container}} from {{SS|-}} | |||
File:SS Life Gauge Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|SS|Heart Container}} from {{SS|-}} | |||
File:SSHD Life Gauge Icon 2.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|SSHD|Heart Container}} from {{SSHD|-}} | |||
File:SSHD Life Gauge Icon 3.png|Half of a {{Term|SSHD|Heart Container}} from {{SSHD|-}} | |||
File:SSHD Life Gauge Icon 4.png|One fourth of a {{Term|SSHD|Heart Container}} from {{SSHD|-}} | |||
File:BotW Life Gauge Icon 2.png|An empty {{Term|BotW|Heart Container}} of {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s {{Term|BotW|Life Gauge}} from {{BotW|-}} | |||
File:BotW Life Gauge Icon 3.png|One fourth of a {{Term|BotW|Heart Container}} of {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s {{Term|BotW|Life Gauge}} from {{BotW|-}} | |||
File:BotW Life Gauge Icon 4.png|One half of a {{Term|BotW|Heart Container}} of {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s {{Term|BotW|Life Gauge}} from {{BotW|-}} | |||
File:BotW Life Gauge Icon 5.png|Three fourths of a {{Term|BotW|Heart Container}} of {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s {{Term|BotW|Life Gauge}} from {{BotW|-}} | |||
File:ZA Life Meter Sprite.png||A full {{Term|ZA|Heart Container}} of {{Term|ZA|Zelda}}'s {{Term|ZA|Life Gauge}} from {{ZA|-}} | |||
File:ZA Life Meter Sprite 2.png|An empty {{Term|ZA|Heart Container}} of {{Term|ZA|Zelda}}'s {{Term|ZA|Life Gauge}} from {{ZA|-}} | |||
File:ZA Life Meter Sprite 3.png|One half of a {{Term|ZA|Heart Container}} of {{Term|ZA|Zelda}}'s {{Term|ZA|Life Gauge}} from {{ZA|-}} | |||
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The Life Gauge,(ALttP | OoT3D | FS | TP | PH | ST | SS)[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] also known as Life,(TLoZ)[8] Life Points,(TAoL)[9] Heart Containers,(ALttP)[10] the Heart Meter,(LA | FSA)[11][12] Life Energy,(MM | OoS | OoA | TWW | TMC)[13][14][15][16][17][18] Hearts,(ALBW | TFH)[19][20] or the Life Meter,(ZA)[21] is a recurring element in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed] It is a meter that measures Link's current amount of health in Hearts.
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The Life Gauge measures Link's current amount of health, represented in the form of Hearts (with the exception of The Adventure of Link, where Link's health is instead represented by square segments). Whenever Link takes damage, either by an enemy attack, a hazard, or by falling from a high altitude, Link will lose a certain amount of Hearts or part of a Heart equal to the damage taken. In earlier games, the Life Gauge's Hearts are in fractions of two. Starting from Ocarina of Time, Hearts are in fractions of four. When Link loses all of his Hearts, the game ends with a Game Over. Link's Life Gauge can be replenished by picking up recovery Hearts. The Gauge can also be replenished by drinking recovery Potions, using a Fairy, visiting a Great Fairy, or by resting while Sitting or Sleeping. In many games, Link can also instantly be revived and some or all of his Hearts restored provided he has a Bottled Fairy or a Potion with the effect.
In most multiplayer games, such as Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures, the Links each have their own Life Gauge. The Life Gauge is shared in single-player campaigns, as well as in Tri Force Heroes, wherein the Links all share the damage taken.
In most games, but not all, Link's Life Gauge starts with three Hearts. The Life Gauge can usually be increased by obtaining Heart Containers, which add an additional Heart to the Life Gauge for every Heart Container acquired. In some games, Link can also temporarily increase his maximum health through the use of items or equipment. The maximum total of Hearts the Life Gauge can have varies by game.
Often it is also possible for Link to gain a Defense upgrade against enemy attacks, thereby taking less damage than normal. This may either take the form of wearing certain equipment, using items, or by receiving permanent upgrades.
Game | Initial | Total |
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The Legend of Zelda | 3 | 16 |
The Adventure of Link | 4 | 8 |
A Link to the Past | 3 | 20 |
Link's Awakening | 3 | 14 |
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch | 3 | 20 |
Ocarina of Time | 3 | 20 |
Majora's Mask | 3 | 20 |
Oracle of Seasons | 3 | 14 |
Oracle of Ages | 3 | 14 |
Four Swords | 6 | |
The Wind Waker | 3 | 20 |
Four Swords Adventures | 4 | 6 to 8 |
The Minish Cap | 3 | 20 |
Twilight Princess | 3 | 20 |
Phantom Hourglass | 3 | 16 |
Spirit Tracks | 3 | 16 |
Skyward Sword | 6 | 18 |
A Link Between Worlds | 3 | 20 |
Tri Force Heroes | 9 | 9 |
Breath of the Wild | 3 | 30 |
Game | Initial | Total |
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The Legend of Zelda Game Watch | 3 | 5 |
The Faces of Evil | 3 | 6 |
The Wand of Gamelon | 3 | 6 |
Zelda's Adventure | 3 | 14 |
BS The Legend of Zelda | 3 | |
Ancient Stone Tablets | 4 | |
Battle Quest | 6 | |
Hyrule Warriors | 10 | 60 |
Cadence of Hyrule | 3 | 16 |
The Legend of Zelda
Link's Life Gauge is known as Life or Life Hearts in The Legend of Zelda.[8][22] Link's Life can be extended to a total of 16 Hearts. When Link is full on Life Hearts, he can throw his Sword. Link can also permanently decrease his Life Hearts as well. In the Second Quest, Old Men encountered in certain Dungeons will request that Link either pay them an amount of Rupees or give up one of his Life Hearts in order to pass. If Link chooses to sacrifice a Heart, it can never be recovered.
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by obtaining the Blue Ring and the Red Ring, which reduce damage taken by one quarter and one half respectively.
The Adventure of Link
In The Adventure of Link, Life Points are represented as a meter marked in square segments as opposed to Hearts.[9] Link's Life Points start with 4 segments and can be extended to a total of 8 segments.
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams from his Sword.
Whenever Link loses all of his Life Points, he loses an Extra Life and restarts at the entrance of the area he was last in. However, if Link loses all of his Lives and perishes, he will be forced from restart from the North Castle. The exception to this is if Link loses all his Lives while in the Great Palace, where he will restart from the Palace entrance instead.
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by increasing his Life whenever he Levels up; this is separate from extending the meter, which can only be extended by collecting Heart Containers. Link's Life can be leveled up a total of eight times.
A Link to the Past
The Life Gauge,[23] originally referred to as Heart Containers,[10] can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in A Link to the Past.
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Master Sword, Tempered Sword, and Golden Sword.
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by obtaining the Blue and Red Mail.
Link's Awakening
The Heart Meter, originally referred to as Heart Containers,[24] can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in Link's Awakening.
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Level 2 Sword.
Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by picking up a Guardian Acorn, which reduces damage taken by half. In Link's Awakening DX, Link can permanently enhance his defense by selecting the Blue Clothes after clearing the Color Dungeon, which holds the same effect as a Guardian Acorn.
Ocarina of Time
The Life Gauge,[1] originally referred to as Life Energy,[25] can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in Ocarina of Time. This is the first Zelda game where Link can take a quarter of a Heart of damage.
In Ocarina of Time 3D, playing Master Quest mode will make Link take twice as much damage.
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by receiving an upgrade from the Great Fairy of Courage found in the Fountain near Ganon's Castle. The upgrade creates a white outline around the Hearts in Link's Life Gauge, signifying the enhancement.
Nayru's Love can be used to temporarily negate all damage taken.
Majora's Mask
The Life Energy meter can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in Majora's Mask.[13]
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by receiving an upgrade from the Great Fairy of Courage in the Great Bay Coast. The Great Fairy will enhance his defense after Link brings back her scattered Stray Fairies from the Great Bay Temple. Identically to Ocarina of Time, this upgrade creates a white outline around Link's Hearts to signify the enhancement.
Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
In a non-Linked Game of Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, the Life Gauge,[26] originally referred to as the Life Energy Meter,[27] starts with 3 Hearts. In a Linked Game or a Hero's Game, it starts with 4 Hearts. 11 Heart Containers can be obtained normally in the games, and 1 additional Container can be obtained by exchanging a Secret between a Linked Game and its precursor. Thus, the Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in a standard Game, and to 15 by sharing a Secret. In a Linked Game or a Hero's Game, it can be extended to a total of 15 Hearts, and a maximum total of 16 Hearts while exchanging a Secret.
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Noble Sword or Master Sword. While wearing the Light Ring L-1 or Light Ring L-2, Link can shoot Sword Beams up to two and three Hearts missing, respectively.
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks by wearing certain Magic Rings. Some Rings will reduce damage taken overall, while others will reduce or negate damage taken only from specific attacks or hazards. The Protection Ring ensures that all damage taken is always equal to one Heart. Conversely, the Cursed Ring increases damage to attacks.
Four Swords
In Four Swords, the Links each have their own individual Life Gauge, and start with 6 Hearts each. In a single-player game in Four Swords Anniversary Edition, the two Links each share a Life Gauge. The Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by collecting Heart Containers, however, this extension lasts only for the duration of the Stage.
When all four Links are at full health, the Stage enters Rupee Fever, where the value of Rupees are doubled for as long as the Links maintain their health. This occurrence does not happen in a single-player game. If the Master Sword is obtained, the Links will shoot Sword Beams when he is at full health.
Whenever a Link loses all of his Hearts in his Life Gauge, a Rupee penalty is paid in order to revive the fallen Link. The cost will increase each time a Link is revived. If the Links do not have enough Rupees to revive the fallen Link, the Stage ends.
A Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by picking up Armor Seeds, which reduce damage taken by half. This effect lasts only for the duration of the Stage.
The Wind Waker
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in The Wind Waker.
In The Wind Waker HD, enabling Hero Mode will make Link take double damage.
The Magic Armor can be used to temporarily negate all damage taken, at the cost of draining Link's Magic Meter, or his Rupees whenever he is struck in The Wind Waker HD.
Four Swords Adventures
In a single-player game of Four Swords Adventures, the Links share a single Heart Meter and start with 4 Hearts.[12] In a multiplayer game, the Links each have their own individual Heart Meter. The Heart Meter can be temporarily extended by collecting Heart Containers, however, this extension lasts only for the duration of the Stage.
Whenever a Link loses all of his Hearts in his Heart Meter, a Force Fairy is used to revive him. If the Links do not have any Force Fairies to revive a fallen Link, the Stage ends.
A Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by finding a Blue Bracelet, which reduces damage taken by half. This effect lasts only for the duration of the Stage.
The Minish Cap
The Life Gauge,[28] originally referred to as the Heart Meter,[29] can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in The Minish Cap.
Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by using the Blue or Green Charm.
Twilight Princess
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in Twilight Princess.
In Twilight Princess HD, enabling Hero Mode will make Link take double damage.
In Twilight Princess HD, tapping certain amiibo will have an effect on Link's Life Gauge. Upon completing a section of the Cave of Shadows, the Wolf Link amiibo may be tapped to save a checkpoint of the amount of Hearts Link has preserved. The saved amount can then be used to restore Link's Life Gauge to that amount by scanning the amiibo while in the Cave of Shadows, and is also used to determine the number of Hearts Wolf Link will have when scanned into Breath of the Wild. Scanning Ganondorf's amiibo will make Link take twice as much damage, and will turn his Life Gauge blue to signify the change. Scanning the amiibo while in Hero Mode quadruples the damage taken.
The Magic Armor can be worn to negate all damage taken, at the cost of draining Link's Rupees. Conversely, wearing the Zora Armor increases damage to fire and ice-based attacks.
Phantom Hourglass
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 16 Hearts in Phantom Hourglass.
In addition to Link's Life Gauge, the SS Linebeck also has its own Life Gauge to measure its endurance and stability. Its Life Gauge is represented in Green Hearts. These Hearts will deplete whenever the ship is attacked or crashes into an obstacle. When the Life Gauge is fully depleted, the ship is destroyed, resulting in a Game Over. The ship's Life Gauge can be replenished by finding Green Hearts in the overworld, either by defeating enemies or destroying objects, or can be fully replenished by disembarking at an island. Initially, the default ship starts with four Hearts, and can be increased by assembling matching Ship Parts.
In the Goron Temple, Link shares his Life Gauge with Gongoron.
Link can enhance his defense to enemy attacks if he is accompanied by Neri and has given her Wisdom Gems.
Spirit Tracks
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 16 Hearts in Spirit Tracks.
Identically to the SS Linebeck in Phantom Hourglass, the Spirit Train also has its own Life Gauge represented in Green Hearts. Its Hearts will deplete whenever the train is attacked or crashes. The Train becomes destroyed if its Life Gauge is fully depleted. It can be replenished by finding Green Hearts in the overworld or fully recovered by disembarking at a station. The default train starts with four Hearts, and can be increased by assembling matching Train Cars.
Link can shoot Sword Beams while at full health if he has obtained the Swordsman's Scroll #1 and the Lokomo Sword.
Skyward Sword
The Life Gauge starts with 6 Hearts in Skyward Sword. The Life Gauge can be extended to 18 Hearts by collecting Heart Containers and all Pieces of Hearts. It can also be extended by an additional Heart by wearing Life Medals, which altogether can extend the Life Gauge to a maximum 20 Hearts.
Playing in Hero Mode will make Link take double damage.
Link can temporarily enhance his defense to enemy attacks by drinking a Guardian Potion. Drinking a Guardian Potion + will temporarily negate all damage taken for three minutes.
When damage is taken, it is displayed as Hearts popping up and falling around Link.
A Link Between Worlds
The Life Gauge can be extended to a total of 20 Hearts in A Link Between Worlds.
Playing in Hero Mode will make Link take double damage.
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams with the Master Sword and its upgraded forms.
Drinking a Yellow Potion will temporarily negate all damage taken.
Tri Force Heroes
In Tri Force Heroes, the Links (as well as the Doppels in a single-player game) all share a single Heart and start with 9 Hearts. The length of the Heart does not permanently change, but it can be extended whenever the Links wear certain Outfits, including the Jack of Hearts, the Queen of Hearts, or the Lady's Ensemble. After Link acquires 30 Hero Points, wearing the Bear Minimum extends the Heart by two Hearts.
If any of the Links wear the Bear Minimum with fewer than 30 Hero Points, one Heart will be subtracted from the Heart. Certain Levels have a Drablands Challenge called "Fewer Heart Containers!", which subtracts five Hearts from the Heart.
When Link is at full health, he can shoot Sword Beams if he is wearing the Sword Suit, the Sword Master Suit, or the Fierce Deity Armor. The Fierce Deity Armor allows him shoot Sword Beams even without full health by performing a Spin Attack.
Whenever the Heart is fully depleted, the Link who last took damage will faint. A Fairy is used to revive him, and the Links will restart the current Stage of the Level they are in. If the Links do not have any more Fairies to revive themselves, they receive a Game Over. When the Heart is down to three Hearts or less, warning messages such as "Danger!" and "You're low on hearts!" will occasionally scroll across the screen.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, the Life Gauge can be temporarily extended by consuming certain Foods that grant Link yellow temporary Hearts. These Hearts are lost when Link takes damage and cannot be recovered. The Life Gauge starts with three Hearts and can be extended by one by trading four Spirit Orbs; the Life Gauge can hold a maximum of 30 Hearts, including temporary Hearts.
Wolf Link, when scanned into Breath of the Wild with the Wolf Link amiibo, has his own Life Gauge. The amount of Hearts in his Life Gauge can be increased by scanning the amiibo in Twilight Princess HD after completing a section of the Cave of Shadows, which saves a checkpoint of Link's number of preserved Hearts that determine Wolf Link's health in Breath of the Wild. When all of Wolf Link's Hearts are depleted, he will vanish and cannot be scanned into the game until the following real-world day.
Damage numbers are shown numerically in Breath of the Wild. Each point of damage deals a quarter of a Heart to Link. For example, an attack with a power of 4 will damage Link by one full Heart. However, Link can increase his defense by wearing Armor. Each piece of Armor adds to Link's defense rating, which is subtracted from the strength value of physical attacks. Nevertheless, Link will take at least a quarter of a Heart of damage from any attack, and elemental damage such as fire and electricity cannot be reduced without special resistances.
Some enemies in Breath of the Wild are quite powerful, and may do more damage in one hit than Link has health. As long as Link's Life Gauge is full, he is protected from any attack that would instantly kill him, and will instead be left alive with a quarter Heart remaining. However, this has limitations: if the damage is more than five Hearts above Link's maximum health, he will still fall. Many powerful attacks also knock Link down, potentially causing him to roll downhill and lose his last quarter Heart. This protection does not exist in Master Mode.
Damages are displayed briefly as white hearts as Link loses health.
Tears of the Kingdom
The Life Gauge remains mostly the same as Breath of the Wild, although there are a few changes. During Tears of the Kingdom's introduction, Link starts out with 30 Hearts, but the Life Gauge is reduced to three during "The Awakening". By trading Lights of Blessing with Goddess Statues, Link can obtain a maximum of 40 Hearts. This includes any temporary Hearts added by eating certain Meals.
Gloom is able to temporarily reduce the number of Hearts in the Life Gauge while Link makes contact with it. This reduction is displayed as cracked gray Hearts. Only whole Hearts can be reduced. The Life Gauge can be restored by eating "Sunny" Meals, being on the Surface, or standing in the Light of a Lightroot. If Link eats a Meal that grants temporary Hearts while having Gloom-stricken Hearts, then the maximum amount of health Link can have is 40 minus the number of Gloom-stricken Hearts.
Other Appearances
Zelda (Game & Watch)
The Faces of Evil
The Life Heart meter can be extended to a total of 6 Hearts in The Faces of Evil.[30]
When Link loses all of his Life Hearts, he will lose a life and a Continue screen with a counter will be displayed, allowing him the option of restarting at the entrance of the last area he was in. However, if Link perishes a total of three times, he will be returned to the world map and be forced to start over the Stage.
The Wand of Gamelon
The Life Heart meter can be extended to a total of 6 Hearts in The Wand of Gamelon.[31]
Identically to The Faces of Evil, a Continue screen with a counter will appear when all of Zelda's Life Hearts are depleted. If, however, Zelda perishes a total of three times, she will be returned to the world map and be forced to start over the Stage.
BS The Legend of Zelda
Zelda's Adventure
The Life Meter can be extended to a total of 14 Hearts in Zelda's Adventure.
Whenever the Life Meter is fully depleted, Zelda must restart from either the Vision Henge if she is outside, or at the beginning of a Shrine if she perishes while inside one.
Ancient Stone Tablets
Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland
In Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, no named Life Gauge for Tingle appears. Instead, Tingle's health is measured in the Rupees he has collected, which in addition are also used in the exchange of items and services. Whenever Tingle engages with an enemy, he will gradually lose Rupees by a varying amount for as long as the battle lasts. Tingle can also lose Rupees if he gets hurt through other means, such as by falling into water.
Bodyguards have their own Life Gauges, known as Hearts.[32] Like stats, each Bodyguard has a different total of Hearts. Bodyguards will gradually lose their health as they engage with enemies and take damage. When a Bodyguard's health is fully depleted, they will leave Tingle's side. Their health can be restored by providing them with Power-Up Potions or by using Rupees.
Tingle's Balloon Fight DS
Link's Crossbow Training
Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love
Nintendo Land
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, each playable Warrior possess their own Health gauge.[33] At Level 1, Warriors begin with 10 Hearts, however, Warriors unlocked at higher Levels may start with more than 10 Hearts. Their Health can be extended by collecting Heart Containers and Pieces of Heart hidden in Scenarios, but can also gradually be increased as the character Levels up. Warriors who do not have any Heart Containers or Pieces of Heart to find can only extend their Health through gaining Levels.
The Health gauge for each warrior can be extended to a maximum of 60 Hearts. The maximum can only be reached after updating to Version 1.6.0, which increased the maximum Level to 255 in both Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends. However, without purchasing any DLC Packs, only Medli will be able to reach the maximum in Hyrule Warriors. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, no Warriors can extend their Health gauge to the maximum without purchasing a DLC Pack. Any Character obtained as part of a DLC Pack will be able to extend their Health gauge to 60 Hearts without purchasing any additional DLC Packs.
Allied and opposing characters alike also carry their own visible Health gauge, displayed as a colored gauge above their heads that matches the color of their Force. Their Health totals can also be found in the Battlefield Info menu. Allied characters whose Health are low can be recovered by touching the Rescue Area circle that forms around them.
If Link uses the Master Sword at full Health, all of his Combo Attacks will shoot Sword Beams.
Warriors will take increased damage when using Weapons with the Special Skills Regen and Sturdy Feet.
During "All attacks are devastating!" Battles or Battles following the "Don't Get Hit!" Master Quest or Great Sea Rule in Adventure Mode, the player Warrior will take devastating damage if hit. This will reduce the Warrior's Health to one Quarter-Heart unless they already had one Quarter-Heart, in which case the Health gauge will fully deplete. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, Companion Fairies with the Glass Cannon Rental Skill can also cause all damage a Warrior takes to become devastating.
The player Warrior's Health gauge cannot fully deplete unless they take damage when they have a Quarter-Heart of Health. If the player Warrior takes enough damage that their Health gauge should fully deplete, they will instead be reduced to a Quarter-Heart. Whenever the player Warrior's Health is fully depleted, they collapse. In Hyrule Warriors, the Battle is lost but in Hyrule Warriors Legends, if the Warrior is battling with a Companion Fairy with the Hard Worker Rental Skill, the Skill will automatically be used and revive the Warrior with 28 and a quarter Hearts. If the Warrior's Health gauge fully depletes again or the Warrior didn't battle with a Companion Fairy with the Hard Worker Rental Skill, the Battle is lost. Depending on a Battle's circumstances, allied characters who lose all of their Health may either retreat from the battlefield without dire consequence, or may also cause the Battle to result in a defeat.
Trivia
- During the introduction to Tears of the Kingdom, Link's Life Gauge is shown to have 15 Hearts per row. Later on, the Life Gauge can have up to 20 Hearts per row.
Nomenclature
Names in Other Regions | |||
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Language | Name | Meaning | |
EnglishUK | Heart Gauge(SS)[34] | ||
Japanese | ライフゲージ (Raifu Gēji) (TWWHD) | Life Gauge | |
Dutch | Levensmeter(SS)[35] | Life meter | |
Finnish | Sydänmittari(SS)[36] | Heart meter | |
FrenchEU | Jauge de vie(SS)[37] | Life gauge | |
German | Herzanzeige(SS)[38] | Heart meter | |
Italian | Vitalità(SS)[39] | Vitality | |
PortugueseEU | Barra de Vida(SS)[40] | Life Bar | |
Russian | Индикатор сердец (Indikator serdets)(SS)[41] | Heart indicator | |
SpanishEU | Indicador de salud(SS)[42] | Health indicator | |
SpanishLA | Medidor de energía vital | Life energy meter |
Other Names
Name | Life Hearts[22] |
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Applies to | |
Source | |
Superseded by | |
Name | Life Energy[43] |
Applies to | |
Source | Ocarina of Time manual |
Superseded by | Ocarina of Time 3D manual |
Name | Health Meter[44] |
Applies to | |
Source | |
Superseded by | Ocarina of Time manual |
Name | Heart Meter[45] |
Applies to | |
Source | The Minish Cap manual |
Superseded by |
Name | Applies to | Source | Superseded by |
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Life Hearts[22] | |||
Life Energy[43] | Ocarina of Time manual | Ocarina of Time 3D manual | |
Health Meter[44] | Ocarina of Time manual | ||
Heart Meter[45] | The Minish Cap manual |
Gallery
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life from The Legend of Zelda
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life from The Legend of Zelda
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from A Link to the Past
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from A Link to the Past
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Link's Awakening DX
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Link's Awakening DX
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Ocarina of Time 3D
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Ocarina of Time 3D
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Ocarina of Time 3D
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Ocarina of Time 3D
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A full Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge with enhanced Defensive Power from Ocarina of Time 3D
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge with enhanced Defensive Power from Ocarina of Time 3D
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge with enhanced Defensive Power from Ocarina of Time 3D
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge with enhanced Defensive Power from Ocarina of Time 3D
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Three quarters of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge with enhanced Defensive Power from Ocarina of Time 3D
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Majora's Mask 3D
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Majora's Mask 3D
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Majora's Mask 3D
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Majora's Mask 3D
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A full Heart Container of Link's Life Energy with enhanced Defense from Majora's Mask 3D
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Energy with enhanced Defense from Majora's Mask 3D
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy with enhanced Defense from Majora's Mask 3D
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy with enhanced Defense from Majora's Mask 3D
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy with enhanced Defense from Majora's Mask 3D
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Seasons
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Seasons
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Seasons
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Seasons
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Ages
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Ages
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Ages
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from Oracle of Ages
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Four Swords
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Four Swords
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from The Minish Cap
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from The Minish Cap
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from The Minish Cap
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Energy from The Minish Cap
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Twilight Princess HD
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One fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Twilight Princess HD
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Twilight Princess HD
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Twilight Princess HD
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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A full Heart Container of the SS Linebeck's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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An empty Heart Container of the SS Linebeck's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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One fourth of a Heart Container of the SS Linebeck's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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One half of a Heart Container of the SS Linebeck's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of the SS Linebeck's Life Gauge from Phantom Hourglass
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Three fourths of a Heart Container from Skyward Sword
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Half of a Heart Container from Skyward Sword
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One fourth of a Heart Container from Skyward Sword
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An empty Heart Container from Skyward Sword
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Three fourths of a Heart Container from Skyward Sword HD
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Half of a Heart Container from Skyward Sword HD
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One fourth of a Heart Container from Skyward Sword HD
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An empty Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Breath of the Wild
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One fourth of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Breath of the Wild
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One half of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Breath of the Wild
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Three fourths of a Heart Container of Link's Life Gauge from Breath of the Wild
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A full Crystal Heart of Princess Zelda's Life Meter from Zelda's Adventure
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An empty Crystal Heart of Princess Zelda's Life Meter from Zelda's Adventure
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One half of a Crystal Heart of Princess Zelda's Life Meter from Zelda's Adventure
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ocarina of Time 3D manual, pg. 8
- ↑ A Link to the Past & Four Swords manual, pg. 16 (ALttP) & 38 (FS)
- ↑ Twilight Princess manual, pg. 6
- ↑ Twilight Princess HD manual, pg. 8
- ↑ Phantom Hourglass manual, pg. 9
- ↑ Spirit Tracks manual, pg. 14
- ↑ Skyward Sword manual, pg. 9
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "-LIFE-" — Inventory (The Legend of Zelda)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 18
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Link to the Past manual, pg. 11
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 14
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Heart Meter This is each player's endurance. When it runs out, your character is downed." (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 22)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Majora's Mask manual, pg. 16
- ↑ Majora's Mask 3D manual, pg. 9
- ↑ Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 42
- ↑ Oracle of Ages manual, pg. 42
- ↑ "Sturgeon's One-Point Lessons
Lesson One
The Energy of Life
To be young is to know no limits to one's stamina. To become stronger, one must first know oneself. The in the upper left shows one's current life energy. Perhaps a fancier way to describe it would be to call it a life gauge. As one experiences trials and hardships in life, one will naturally gain more s. However, if one is injured and takes damage, those s will decrease. At such times it may be possible to replenish one's health by using a potion or a fairy." — The Energy of Life (The Wind Waker HD) - ↑ "You got a Piece of Heart! Collect four to make a new Heart Container for even more life energy!" — Game Screen (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ A Link Between Worlds manual, pg. 7
- ↑ Tri Force Heroes manual, pg. 8
- ↑ Zelda's Adventure manual, pg. 3
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Tips & Tactics, Nintendo of America, pg. 34
- ↑ "Life Gauge: This decreases when you are wounded. If it reaches zero, the game ends." (A Link to the Past & Four Swords manual, pg. 16)
- ↑ "Heart Containers This displays your life force in Heart Containers. Each time you get hurt, your Heart Containers will empty. If all your Heart Containers empty, your quest ends." (Link's Awakening DX manual, pg. 12)
- ↑ "Life Energy" (Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 12)
- ↑ "The hearts represent Link's life gauge. When you take damage it will decrease and if it runs out your game will be over." (Oracle of Seasons manual, Virtual Console version, pg. 8)
- ↑ "Your life energy is represented by Hearts. The Life Energy Meter decreases as you take damage. When your life energy is all gone, your game will be over." (Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 20)
- ↑ "The filled hearts in your life gauge will decrease when you take damage from an enemy. When all of your hearts are empty, it is game over." (The Minish Cap manual, Virtual Console version, pg. 10)
- ↑ "Heart Meter Decreases whenever you take damage. Once it runs out, the game is over." (The Minish Cap manual, pg. 10)
- ↑ "Your health is measured in Life Hearts. The number of Life Hearts you currently have is shown in the upper left corner of the screen when you are walking around the island." (The Faces of Evil manual, pg. 7)
- ↑ "Your health is measured in Life Hearts. The number of Life Hearts you currently have is shown in the upper left corner of the screen when you are walking around the island." (The Wand of Gamelon manual, pg. 8)
- ↑ ""Watch the Hearts" You have to hear this!" — Solana (Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
- ↑ "Health" (Hyrule Warriors manual, pg. 4)
- ↑ "Heart Gauge" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 7)
- ↑ "Levensmeter" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 37)
- ↑ "Sydänmittari" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 97)
- ↑ "Jauge de vie" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 27)
- ↑ "Herzanzeige" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 17)
- ↑ "Vitalità" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 67)
- ↑ "Barra de Vida" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 57)
- ↑ "Индикатор сердец (Indikator serdets)" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 117)
- ↑ "Indicador de salud" (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 47)
- ↑ Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 13
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 52
- ↑ The Minish Cap manual, pg. 10
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