Rope

Rope

Artwork from The Legend of Zelda Game Manual

Threat
Attacks	Link's Awakening Contact Oracle of Seasons Contact Oracle of Ages Contact
Effective Weapons	Link's Awakening All weapons - 1 hit Oracle of Seasons Sword - 1 hit Oracle of Ages Sword - 1 hit
Games	The Legend of Zelda The Adventure of Link A Link to the Past Link's Awakening Oracle of Seasons Oracle of Ages The Minish Cap Phantom Hourglass
Location	Link's Awakening Eagle's Tower Turtle Rock

Ropes are nimble snake enemies that only cause minimal damage when touched. They usually attack by dashing forward when Link is in sight. The sword is an effective weapon to use on them, which in turn causes them to disappear. They have the honor of being in every 2D-Zelda title as well as Phantom Hourglass. Although Ropes don't appear in Spirit Tracks, despite appearing in the prequel, the Whip resembles them.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, there are two types of ropes: Red and Flashing, and they can be found in various dungeons. When ropes see Link they rush towards him quite quickly in an effort to injure him. They can easily be defeated with the Sword, but Flashing ropes found in the Second Quest are four times as strong as the red variation.

The Adventure of Link

In The Adventure of Link, Ropes act in a similar fashion to Blue Octoroks, often spitting rocks at Link. Some slither along the ground and shoot projectiles both high and low. Red Ropes, only found in the Great Palace, spit fireballs that can only be blocked by the Reflect Spell.

Game Data

Blue Rope

	Experience Points	20
	Item Drop	Blue Magic Jar or 50 exp Point Bag
	Enemy Habitat	Midoro Palace Palace on the Sea
Combat Data	Hide
Defensive Stats Offensive Stats Attack Level Hits to Kill Life Level Contact Container Damage Projectile Container Damage 1 6 1 1 1 2 4 2 .875 .875 3 3 3 .625 .625 4 2 4 .5 .5 5 2 5 .375 .375 6 1 6 .375 .375 7 1 7 .25 .25 8 1 8 .25 .25

Red Rope

	Experience Points	20
	Item Drop	Blue Magic Jar or 50 exp Point Bag
	Enemy Habitat	Great Palace
Combat Data	Hide
•Fireball can only be blocked by Reflectf e Defensive Stats Offensive Stats Attack Level Hits to Kill Life Level Contact Container Damage Projectile Container Damage 1 6 1 3 3 2 4 2 2.25 2.25 3 3 3 1.75 1.75 4 2 4 1.5 1.5 5 2 5 .125 .125 6 1 6 1 1 7 1 7 .875 .875 8 1 8 .75 .75

A Link to the Past

Unlike in The Legend of Zelda and The Adventure of Link, there is only one type of Rope, and they are usually found within various dungeons. When a rope catches sight of Link, it rushes towards him very fast in an effort to injure him. They take approximately two hits to defeat with the regular sword, and they can easily deplete Link's hearts quickly in the beginning of the game as they move very quickly. One of their most iconic appearances takes place early in the game when Link is given two switches to choose between. One will open the door to the Sanctuary, the other will cause Ropes to fall from the ceiling.

Link's Awakening

These snake-like enemies are constantly moving around the room looking for their enemy. When they see Link, they will dart at him in a straight line. Ropes may be frustrating at first, but they are very easy to predict once used to them. Wait in one spot in the room, near the edge of the wall, or in the corner of the room. When a Rope is darting at Link, face towards it and be ready to give it a single slice with the sword.

The Minish Cap

Ropes are an easy monster to defeat, only taking one hit from Link's sword. A tougher version called Golden Rope also exists in Hyrule.

96	Rope
	Appears in various areas. They'll come straight for you if they spot you. Just swing your sword when they charge at you.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Ropes are a very simple enemy to defeat. They are normally found within dungeons and caves, and even outside Molida Island where the Old Wayfarer lives. When they see Link, they rush towards him in an attempt to hurt him. In this game, ropes seem to be easier to defeat as they appear to not move as fast as they do in previous installments, and they only take one swipe from Link's sword to be slain.

See Also

• Stalrope
• Staldra

Gallery

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  Rope Artwork from Million Publications Strategy Guide for The Legend of Zelda

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  Rope Artwork from Kadokawa Shoten Strategy Guide for The Legend of Zelda

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  Rope Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Flashing Rope Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Rope Artwork from The Adventure of Link

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  Red Rope Sprite from The Adventure of Link

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  Blue Rope Sprite from The Adventure of Link

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  Rope Sprite from A Link to the Past

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  Rope Sprite from A Link to the Past

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  Rope Sprite from A Link to the Past

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  Japanese Info from A Link to the Past

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  Rope Sprite from Link's Awakening

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  Rope Sprite from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

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  Rope Sprite from Four Swords Adventures

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  Rope Sprite from The Minish Cap

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  Rope from Phantom Hourglass

References

1. "Snake Ropes are small, mostly harmless snakes found frequently all over Hyrule and Koholint Island. — (The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia).