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The slingshot is a basic ranged weapon found in a couple of Zelda games. Its not particulary powerful and is replaced fairly quickly by the [[Bow]].
{{Infobox|item
| image  = [[File:Slingshot - SS.png|150px]]
| caption = The Slingshot from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Inside the Deku Tree]]
'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>[[Dancing Dragon Dungeon]]
'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>Almost every Level
'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Sera's Sundries]]
'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>[[Faron Woods]]
| use      = Stunning distant enemies<br/>Activating certain objects
| cost    = '''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>30 [[Rupee]]s
'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>Free
| related  = [[Bow]]<br/>[[Hyper Slingshot]]
}}


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''===
'''Slingshots''' are recurring items in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are not particularly powerful and are usually replaced fairly quickly by [[Bow]]s.
Found in the [[Great Deku Tree]], can hold 30 seeds, using it puts you in a first person perspective, all shots arc downwards after traveling a while. You can get a sack pouch capable of holding 40 in the [[Lost Woods]] if you shoot the bulls-eye on the 'target' of the tree on the way to [[Saria]], it has a [[Deku Scrub]] sitting on top of the tree in its hole. You can acquire the 50 seed sack at the shooting gallery in Castle Town.


==''Ocarina of Time''==
{{Main|Fairy Slingshot}}
Found [[Inside the Deku Tree]], this [[Fairy Slingshot|Slingshot]] can hold up to 30 [[Deku Seed|seeds]]. Using it puts [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] into a first-person perspective, and all shots arc downward after traveling a while.


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''===
Link can upgrade his [[Deku Seeds Bullet Bag]] twice:
You buy this at the item shop in [[Ordon Village]], it comes with 50 seeds and the capacity to carry more is never increased. Functions the same way as the [[Bow]] in Twilight Princess, except that it arcs downward after a while.
*In the [[Lost Woods]] if he shoots the bullseye three times on the 'target' of the tree east of the entrance from [[Kokiri Forest]]. It has a [[Deku Scrub]] sitting on top of the tree in its hole.
*For a perfect score at the [[Shooting Gallery]] in [[Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Town]] [[Market]].


Each upgrade increases the capacity by 10, to a maximum of 50 seeds.


===''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''===
==''Oracle of Seasons''==
You obtain the Slingshot after finding [[Kikwi]] leader's friends. Unlike the Bow and Arrow, the Slingshot only requires players to point and shoot with the Wiimote, so the Slingshot isn't too different from the Twilight Princess version. [[Link]] will simply take aim and shoot. This allows Link to fire at enemies quickly in battle when he can't take the time to aim with the Bow, due to its aiming mechanism.
The Slingshot is the dungeon item found in the [[Dancing Dragon Dungeon]]. There are five types of ammunition: [[Ember Seed]]s, [[Mystery Seed]]s, [[Scent Seed]]s, [[Pegasus Seed]]s and [[Gale Seed]]s. Each seed has its own ability and attack power. This item is later replaced by the [[Hyper Slingshot]] found in the [[Sword & Shield Maze]].
 
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
The Slingshot is an item found in various levels in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''. This item functions similarly to its previous incarnations, but can be charged in order to make the seeds fly farther, and has unlimited ammo. If given to the [[Great Fairy]] and upgraded to level 2, it will allow [[Link (Four Swords Adventures)|Link]] to fire the Slingshot from 3 different directions at once.
 
==''Twilight Princess''==
The Slingshot in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is sold by [[Sera]] at her shop in [[Ordon Village]], [[Sera's Sundries]], for 30 [[Rupee]]s.{{Ref|TP|4063|[[Sera]]}} [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can purchase it once he has used the [[Fishing Rod]] to catch two [[Greengill]]s, one of which Sera's cat will take back to their master. If Link then enters Sera's Sundries, Sera will be very happy, telling Link her cat caught a fish all by himself.{{Ref|TP|3343|[[Sera]]}} Because she is so happy, she will give Link a [[Bottle]] of [[Milk]].{{Ref|TP|3340|Sera}} Now that Sera is happy again, Link can shop at her shop again, and subsequently the Slingshot.
 
After purchasing the Slingshot, Link can head to the small area where his [[Link's House|house]] can be found. Here, [[Malo]], [[Talo]], and [[Beth]] will be very excited to see Link has the Slingshot.{{Ref|TP|3545|[[Talo]]}} They will then set up a sort of targeting practice area, where the goal is to shoot down all the targets and scarecrow.{{Ref|TP|3570|Talo}} After shooting them all, the kids will be amazed.{{Ref|TP|3582|Kids of Ordon}} This part serves as the tutorial for the Slingshot, allowing Link to learn how to use it in a way that seems part of the story.
 
It functions the same way as the [[Hero's Bow]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', except that it arcs downward after a while. It is most useful against [[Walltula]]s, as they usually hang on vines and cannot be defeated with a sword. After Link acquires the [[Hero's Bow]] from the [[Goron Mines]], the Slingshot loses most of its utility since the Bow can be used in its place to a more effective degree.
 
==''Skyward Sword''==
The Slingshot is obtained after finding the [[Bucha|Kikwi elder]]'s friends. Unlike the Bow and Arrow, the Slingshot only requires [[Link (Skyward Sword)|Link]] to point and shoot with the Wii Remote, so the Slingshot is not too different from the ''Twilight Princess'' version. Link will simply take aim and shoot. This allows Link to fire at enemies quickly in battle when he cannot take the time to aim with the Bow, due to its aiming mechanism.
 
The Slingshot can be upgraded to the [[Scattershot]] with 3 [[Jelly Blob]]s, 2 [[Amber Relic]]s, and 2 [[Dusk Relic]]s.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:FairySlingshotG Large.png|[[Fairy Slingshot]] model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Young-Link.png|Artwork of [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] using the Slingshot in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:SlingshotOoS.jpg|Artwork of [[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Seasons|Link]] using the Slingshot in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''
File:FSA Slingshot Sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
File:Slingshot.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Slingshot - TPHD icon.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''
File:SkywardSwordSlingshot.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Zelda-skyward-sword-slingshot-icon.jpg|Icon from ''Skyward Sword''
</gallery>
 
{{References}}
 
{{Iconic Items}}
 
{{Listbox|Oracle of Seasons Items}}
{{Listbox|Four Swords Adventures Items}}
{{Listbox|Twilight Princess Items}}
{{Listbox|Skyward Sword Items}}
 
{{Cat|Oracle of Seasons Items}}
{{Cat|Four Swords Adventures Items}}
{{Cat|Twilight Princess Items}}
{{Cat|Skyward Sword Items}}
{{Cat|Iconic Items}}

Latest revision as of 21:46, March 17, 2024

Slingshot
Slingshot - SS.png
The Slingshot from Skyward Sword

Games

Location

Ocarina of Time
Inside the Deku Tree
Oracle of Seasons
Dancing Dragon Dungeon
Four Swords Adventures
Almost every Level
Twilight Princess
Sera's Sundries
Skyward Sword
Faron Woods

Cost

Twilight Princess
30 Rupees
Skyward Sword
Free

Uses

Stunning distant enemies
Activating certain objects

Related

Slingshots are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series. They are not particularly powerful and are usually replaced fairly quickly by Bows.

Ocarina of Time

Main article: Fairy Slingshot

Found Inside the Deku Tree, this Slingshot can hold up to 30 seeds. Using it puts Link into a first-person perspective, and all shots arc downward after traveling a while.

Link can upgrade his Deku Seeds Bullet Bag twice:

Each upgrade increases the capacity by 10, to a maximum of 50 seeds.

Oracle of Seasons

The Slingshot is the dungeon item found in the Dancing Dragon Dungeon. There are five types of ammunition: Ember Seeds, Mystery Seeds, Scent Seeds, Pegasus Seeds and Gale Seeds. Each seed has its own ability and attack power. This item is later replaced by the Hyper Slingshot found in the Sword & Shield Maze.

Four Swords Adventures

The Slingshot is an item found in various levels in Four Swords Adventures. This item functions similarly to its previous incarnations, but can be charged in order to make the seeds fly farther, and has unlimited ammo. If given to the Great Fairy and upgraded to level 2, it will allow Link to fire the Slingshot from 3 different directions at once.

Twilight Princess

The Slingshot in Twilight Princess is sold by Sera at her shop in Ordon Village, Sera's Sundries, for 30 Rupees.[1] Link can purchase it once he has used the Fishing Rod to catch two Greengills, one of which Sera's cat will take back to their master. If Link then enters Sera's Sundries, Sera will be very happy, telling Link her cat caught a fish all by himself.[2] Because she is so happy, she will give Link a Bottle of Milk.[3] Now that Sera is happy again, Link can shop at her shop again, and subsequently the Slingshot.

After purchasing the Slingshot, Link can head to the small area where his house can be found. Here, Malo, Talo, and Beth will be very excited to see Link has the Slingshot.[4] They will then set up a sort of targeting practice area, where the goal is to shoot down all the targets and scarecrow.[5] After shooting them all, the kids will be amazed.[6] This part serves as the tutorial for the Slingshot, allowing Link to learn how to use it in a way that seems part of the story.

It functions the same way as the Hero's Bow in Twilight Princess, except that it arcs downward after a while. It is most useful against Walltulas, as they usually hang on vines and cannot be defeated with a sword. After Link acquires the Hero's Bow from the Goron Mines, the Slingshot loses most of its utility since the Bow can be used in its place to a more effective degree.

Skyward Sword

The Slingshot is obtained after finding the Kikwi elder's friends. Unlike the Bow and Arrow, the Slingshot only requires Link to point and shoot with the Wii Remote, so the Slingshot is not too different from the Twilight Princess version. Link will simply take aim and shoot. This allows Link to fire at enemies quickly in battle when he cannot take the time to aim with the Bow, due to its aiming mechanism.

The Slingshot can be upgraded to the Scattershot with 3 Jelly Blobs, 2 Amber Relics, and 2 Dusk Relics.

Gallery

References

  1. "[ 8C]Slingshot & 50 Pellets 30 Rupees I got this in for the kids. It's just a toy, but it stings something AWFUL when you get hit by it!" — Sera, Twilight Princess.
  2. "Today, he caught a fish all by his little old self!" — Sera, Twilight Princess.
  3. "Say, m'dear, why don't you have some, too! I'm in a good mood, so it's on the house today!" — Sera, Twilight Princess.
  4. "[Link] has a slingshot! WHOA!" — Talo, Twilight Princess.
  5. "OK, wow, this is great! Let's see how powerful that slingshot is! Hit the targets AND those scarecrows!" — Talo, Twilight Princess.
  6. "Whoa! Amazing, [Link]!" — Kids of Ordon, Twilight Princess.