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{{Item | {{Infobox Item | ||
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| | {{Media | ||
| | |Artwork TWW= File:TWW Link Artwork 3.png | ||
| | |Artwork TWWHD= File:TWWHD Wind Waker Artwork.png | ||
| | |Model TWW= File:TWW Wind Waker Model.png | ||
| | |Model TWWHD= File:TWWHD Wind Waker Model.png | ||
|Sprite TWW= File:TWW Wind Waker Icon.png | |||
|Sprite TWWHD= File:TWWHD Wind Waker Icon.png | |||
}} | }} | ||
The | |game= TWW | ||
|other= HW | |||
|uses= Conducting melodies | |||
|comp= {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}} | |||
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The {{Term/Store|Wind Waker|Wind Wakers|Series, TWW, TWWHD, HW, HWL, HWDE}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 143 {{Exp Game|TWW}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|HWDE Green|Wind Waker}}: Use this on the search screen to stop headwinds.|Tutorial|HWDE}}</ref> | |||
==Location and Uses== | ==Location and Uses== | ||
The Wind Waker is a magical conductor's baton that is given to [[Link]] by the [[King of Red Lions]] when he reaches [[Dragon Roost Island]]. Long ago, it was used by the [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King of Hyrule]] to conduct the [[Sage]]s when they played their song to call upon the gods.<ref>{{Cite|That Wind Waker you hold was used long ago to conduct us sages when we played our song to call upon the gods. In those days, it was always the king who conducted for us...|Fado (The Wind Waker)|TWW}}</ref> | |||
The Wind Waker is a magical conductor's baton that is given to Link by the [[King of Red Lions]] when he reaches [[Dragon Roost Island]]. Long ago, it was used by the [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King of Hyrule]] to conduct the [[Sage]]s when they played their song to call upon the gods.<ref>{{Cite|That Wind Waker you hold was used long ago to conduct us sages when we played our song to call upon the gods. In those days, it was always the king who conducted for us...|Fado|TWW}}</ref> | |||
The Wind Waker is said to have the power to change the direction of the [[wind]], as well as being able to call upon and borrow the power of the gods.<ref>{{Cite|This conductor's baton can call upon and borrow the power of the gods|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref> Link uses this to move around the [[Great Sea]] with much ease in {{TWW}}. It also has the power to open doors to ancient temples, awaken the sage within someone, allow him to [[Ballad of Gales|travel in cyclones]], [[Command Melody|take control]] of others and more. | The Wind Waker is said to have the power to change the direction of the [[wind]], as well as being able to call upon and borrow the power of the gods.<ref>{{Cite|This conductor's baton can call upon and borrow the power of the gods|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref> Link uses this to move around the [[Great Sea]] with much ease in {{TWW}}. It also has the power to open doors to ancient temples, awaken the sage within someone, allow him to [[Ballad of Gales|travel in cyclones]], [[Command Melody|take control]] of others and more. | ||
According to an interview with [[Eiji Aonuma]] in the documentary ''[[Zelda no Video]]'', the idea that eventually evolved into the Wind Waker initially started off as a | According to an interview with [[Eiji Aonuma]] in the documentary ''[[Zelda no Video]]'', the idea that eventually evolved into the Wind Waker initially started off as a {{Wp|theremin}}-like device.<ref>{{Cite Web| retrieved= 2013-09-25 | url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGDznMLLyIo| title=The History of Zelda Documentary (Full)| site= Youtube}}</ref> | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
===Songs=== | ===Songs=== | ||
There is a total of six Wind Waker songs that can be learned throughout the course of the game. | |||
There | |||
By moving the Control Stick, songs can be conducted in 3/4, 4/4, or 6/4 time, with each time signature having two separate songs. The C-Stick is then used to play one of five notes: up, down, left, right, and center. Both the | By moving the Control Stick, songs can be conducted in 3/4, 4/4, or 6/4 time, with each time signature having two separate songs. The C-Stick is then used to play one of five notes: up, down, left, right, and center. Both the {{Wp|timbre}} and the {{Wp|Tempo|pace}} of the played [[music]] vary according to the time, and each song can only be played while conducting in the appropiate time. | ||
====3/4 Time==== | ====3/4 Time==== | ||
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Songs are played in 4/4 time by holding the control stick to the left while playing the song. | Songs are played in 4/4 time by holding the control stick to the left while playing the song. | ||
*[[Ballad of Gales]]: Down, Right Left, Up - Learned from [[Cyclos]] after hitting him three times with arrows. Allows Link to warp via a cyclone to one of several islands on the Great Sea. | *[[Ballad of Gales]]: Down, Right, Left, Up - Learned from [[Cyclos]] after hitting him three times with arrows. Allows Link to warp via a cyclone to one of several islands on the Great Sea. | ||
*[[Command Melody]]: Left, Center, Right, Center - Learned from a stone tablet in the [[Tower of the Gods]]. Allows Link to take | *[[Command Melody]]: Left, Center, Right, Center - Learned from a stone tablet in the [[Tower of the Gods]]. Allows Link to take control of the statues in the Tower of the Gods, as well as [[Medli]] and [[Makar]] when in the {{Term|TWW|Earth Temple|link}} or the [[Wind Temple]], respectively. | ||
====6/4 Time==== | ====6/4 Time==== | ||
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==Non-canon Appearances== | ==Non-canon Appearances== | ||
{{Noncanon| | {{Noncanon|Start}} | ||
=== | ==={{HW|-}}=== | ||
In {{HW}}, the Wind Waker appears as one of [[Princess Zelda|Zelda's]] weapon types. The weapon type is simply called Baton, however, the Wind Waker itself appears as its lowest tier. By using the Baton, Zelda is capable of attacking with gusts of wind, tornadoes, and lightning strikes. It is also capable of creating music and attacking enemies with the soundwaves generated. When performing her two strongest attacks, the "[[Song of Storms]]" and "[[Saria's Song]]" will play. The "Earth God's Lyric" and "Wind's Requiem" are also part of the move set. | In {{HW}}, the Wind Waker appears as one of [[Princess Zelda|Zelda's]] weapon types. The weapon type is simply called Baton, however, the Wind Waker itself appears as its lowest tier. By using the Baton, Zelda is capable of attacking with gusts of wind, tornadoes, and lightning strikes. It is also capable of creating music and attacking enemies with the soundwaves generated. When performing her two strongest attacks, the "[[Song of Storms]]" and "[[Saria's Song]]" will play. The "Earth God's Lyric" and "Wind's Requiem" are also part of the move set. | ||
<gallery align="center"> | <gallery align="center"> | ||
File:HW Wind Waker.png|Wind Waker | File:HW Wind Waker Icon.png|Wind Waker | ||
File:HW Sacred Baton.png|Sacred Baton | File:HW Sacred Baton Icon.png|Sacred Baton | ||
File:HW Glorious Baton.png|Glorious Baton | File:HW Glorious Baton Icon.png|Glorious Baton | ||
File:HW 8-Bit Recorder.png|8-Bit Recorder | File:HW 8-Bit Recorder Icon.png|8-Bit Recorder | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Noncanon| | |||
In {{HW|L}} and {{HW|DE}}, {{Plural|HWDE|Wind Waker (Item)}} also appear as {{Plural|HWDE|Item Card|link}} on the {{Term|HWDE|Great Sea Map|link}} in {{Term|HWDE|Adventure Mode|link}}. | |||
{{Noncanon|End}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*An unused model of the Wind Waker can be found in {{TP}}' files.<ref> | *During the game's development, a {{wp|theremin}} was considered as Link's instrument before deciding on a conductor's baton.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 261}}</ref> | ||
*An unused model of the Wind Waker can be found in {{TP}}' files.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= |url= https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess/Unused_Models#Wind_Waker|title= The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess/Unused Models|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type= }}</ref> | |||
== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
{{ | {{Nomenclature}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:TWWHD Link Artwork.png|Artwork of {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} with the Wind Waker from {{TWWHD|-}} | ||
File: | File:TWWHD Link Artwork 2.png|Link conducting with the Wind Waker artwork from {{TWWHD|-}} | ||
File:HW Wind Waker Artwork.png|Artwork of the Wind Waker from | File:HW Wind Waker Artwork.png|Artwork of the Wind Waker from {{HW|-}} | ||
File: | File:HW Zelda Baton Render.png|Artwork of Zelda wielding the Wind Waker from {{HW|-}} | ||
File:HW Zelda Wind Waker.png|Zelda using the Wind Waker in | File:HW Zelda Wind Waker.png|Zelda using the Wind Waker in {{HW|-}} | ||
File:HWDE Wind Waker Icon.png|A {{Term|HWDE|Wind Waker (Item)}} {{Term|HWDE|Item Card}} from {{HW|DE|-}} | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Video Gallery=== | ===Video Gallery=== | ||
{{Youtube|n5FqyNh9Ua8|200|Zelda - Baton gameplay}} | {{Youtube|n5FqyNh9Ua8|200|Zelda - Baton gameplay}} | ||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
{{ | {{Categories | ||
|Batons, Instruments, Weapons | |||
|items= TWW, TWWHD, HWL, HWDE | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:03, 24 April 2024
The Wind Waker is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Location and Uses
The Wind Waker is a magical conductor's baton that is given to Link by the King of Red Lions when he reaches Dragon Roost Island. Long ago, it was used by the King of Hyrule to conduct the Sages when they played their song to call upon the gods.[3]
The Wind Waker is said to have the power to change the direction of the wind, as well as being able to call upon and borrow the power of the gods.[4] Link uses this to move around the Great Sea with much ease in The Wind Waker. It also has the power to open doors to ancient temples, awaken the sage within someone, allow him to travel in cyclones, take control of others and more.
According to an interview with Eiji Aonuma in the documentary Zelda no Video, the idea that eventually evolved into the Wind Waker initially started off as a theremin-like device.[5]
Songs
There is a total of six Wind Waker songs that can be learned throughout the course of the game.
By moving the Control Stick, songs can be conducted in 3/4, 4/4, or 6/4 time, with each time signature having two separate songs. The C-Stick is then used to play one of five notes: up, down, left, right, and center. Both the timbre and the pace of the played music vary according to the time, and each song can only be played while conducting in the appropiate time.
3/4 Time
Playing a song without moving the Control Stick to the left or right will allow songs to be played in 3/4 time.
- Wind's Requiem: Up, Left, Right - Learned at the Wind Shrine on Dragon Roost Island. Arguably the most useful song in the game; allows Link to change the direction of the wind.
- Song of Passing: Right, Left, Down - Learned from Tott on Windfall Island. Changes day to night and vice versa. The only optional song in the game.
4/4 Time
Songs are played in 4/4 time by holding the control stick to the left while playing the song.
- Ballad of Gales: Down, Right, Left, Up - Learned from Cyclos after hitting him three times with arrows. Allows Link to warp via a cyclone to one of several islands on the Great Sea.
- Command Melody: Left, Center, Right, Center - Learned from a stone tablet in the Tower of the Gods. Allows Link to take control of the statues in the Tower of the Gods, as well as Medli and Makar when in the Earth Temple or the Wind Temple, respectively.
6/4 Time
6/4 time is activated by holding the control stick to the right while playing.
- Earth God's Lyric: Down, Down, Center, Right, Left, Center - Learned on Headstone Island. Is used with Medli to open the Earth Temple and several barriers within it.
- Wind God's Aria: Up, Up, Down, Right, Left, Right - Learned on Gale Isle. Is used with Makar to open the Wind Temple and several barriers within it.
Non-canon Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, the Wind Waker appears as one of Zelda's weapon types. The weapon type is simply called Baton, however, the Wind Waker itself appears as its lowest tier. By using the Baton, Zelda is capable of attacking with gusts of wind, tornadoes, and lightning strikes. It is also capable of creating music and attacking enemies with the soundwaves generated. When performing her two strongest attacks, the "Song of Storms" and "Saria's Song" will play. The "Earth God's Lyric" and "Wind's Requiem" are also part of the move set.
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Wind Waker
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Sacred Baton
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Glorious Baton
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8-Bit Recorder
In Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Wind Wakers also appear as Item Cards on the Great Sea Map in Adventure Mode.
Trivia
- During the game's development, a theremin was considered as Link's instrument before deciding on a conductor's baton.[6]
- An unused model of the Wind Waker can be found in Twilight Princess' files.[7]
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 German | Taktstock des Windes (HWDE)[9] | Baton of the Wind |
 Italian | Bacchetta del Vento (TWW)[8] | Wand of the Wind |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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Artwork of Link with the Wind Waker from The Wind Waker HD
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Link conducting with the Wind Waker artwork from The Wind Waker HD
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Artwork of the Wind Waker from Hyrule Warriors
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Artwork of Zelda wielding the Wind Waker from Hyrule Warriors
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Zelda using the Wind Waker in Hyrule Warriors
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A Wind Waker Item Card from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Video Gallery
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 143 (TWW)
- ↑ "Wind Waker: Use this on the search screen to stop headwinds." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "That Wind Waker you hold was used long ago to conduct us sages when we played our song to call upon the gods. In those days, it was always the king who conducted for us..." — Fado (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "This conductor's baton can call upon and borrow the power of the gods" — King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ The History of Zelda Documentary (Full) , Youtube, retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 261
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess/Unused Models , The Cutting Room Floor.
- ↑ "Ecco la Bacchetta del Vento!" — N/A (The Wind Waker, Italian localization)
- ↑ "Taktstock des Windes:
Damit hebst du Gegenwind auf." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)