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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Oracle of Seasons]]''
| game     = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
|location = Various
| location = Various
|use   = Obtain items
| use   = Obtain items''<br/>'' Sneak past enemies
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First seen in [[Majora's Mask]], '''Barrels''' are common objects that have appeared in most of the more recent titles of the Legend of Zelda series. Like [[Jar|Jars]], they usually reveal pickups such as [[Rupee|Rupees]], [[Hearts]], [[Arrows]] and [[Bombs]] when broken. Depending on the game, barrels may also have particular purposes or roles. In [[Majora's Mask]], [[The Wind Waker]], [[Phantom Hourglass]] and [[Spirit Tracks]], an explosive variation of the barrel, sometimes known as the Powder Keg, also exists.
'''Barrels''' are objects that have appeared in many [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' games]]. Barrels usually reveal pick-up items such as [[Bomb]]s, [[Rupee]]s, [[Recovery Heart]]s, and [[Arrow]]s.  


==Appearances and Function==
In some parts of the ocean of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', explosive barrels float on the water. These blow up if [[Link]]'s boat sails into them. In ''Phantom Hourglass'', they can be avoided by re-drawing Link's sailing route whenever he is on a collision course with one of them; however, this can be tedious. A better way of dealing with them is shooting at them with Link's [[Cannon]], thus making them explode before hitting them with the boat.


 
Barrels also appear in ''The Wind Waker'''s [[Forsaken Fortress]] as a way to sneak past the dungeon's [[Moblin]]s.
'''Majora's Mask'''
 
Barrels make their debut in [[Majora's Mask]], where they appear exclusively within the [[Pirates' Fortress]] and the [[Great Bay Temple]]. Appearing as large kegs, barrels in [[Majora's Mask]] cannot be lifted, although they can be broken with Bombs, by rolling into them, or by punching them in Goron form. One particular [[Stray Fairy]] of the [[Great Bay Temple]] can be found inside a barrel. Barrels, being made of wood, can be latched onto with the [[Hookshot]].
 
'''The Wind Waker'''
 
Barrels appear once again in The [[Wind Waker]], although they are somewhat smaller and can be lifted (and thrown) by [[Link]]. As in [[Majora's Mask]], they can be broken to reveal pickups. Since they can be picked up, barrels can be placed on Floor Switches to activate them. This technique must be used to obtain a [[Piece of Heart]] in the [[Forsaken Fortress]], found in a [[Treasure Chest]] in a jail cell. In this, barrels in The [[Wind Waker]] play a similar role to the smaller [[Crates]]. Barrels are found all across the [[Great Sea]], namely in the [[Forsaken Fortress]] (where they play their must important role), inside Dungeons, Submarines (which resemble floating barrels themselves), and other indoor areas. Barrels also appear floating on the [[Great Sea]], and are an important element in certain minigames.
 
As Link travels to the [[Forsaken Fortress]] for the first time with [[Tetra's Pirate Crew]], he is (unwillingly) placed inside a barrel and catapulted into to the fortress. The barrel shatters against the wall of the fortress, causing Link to lose his sword and drop down into the interior of the stronghold. This is, in fact, the first barrel encountered in the game, though many more are found in the fortress. Barrels become an essential element of Link's first visit to the Forsaken Fortress; as he lost his sword getting into the fortress, he cannot attack the Moblins roaming the fortress head-on. He must instead use stealth, hiding under open-bottomed barrels to avoid detection from the dim-witted Moblins, who will not suspect Link is in the barrel (even if located in unlikely places) if he stays still when they face the barrel. Once the Moblin puts his back to Link, he can again start walking under the barrel, although he must keep a distance between himself and the Moblin. Hiding under a barrel also allows Link to evade detection from [[Searchlights]].
 
When Link meets [[Tingle]] at the Town Jail on [[Windfall Island]], he must open the jail cell by activating a Floor Switch hidden behind some barrels. Later on, when the [[Tetra's Pirate Crew]] weighs anchor on Windfall to collect Bombs, Link will find that the hull of Tetra's Ship has been filled with barrels supposedly containing the bombs.
 
Barrels also appear floating on the [[Great Sea]], either on their side or upright. Barrels on their side can simply be sailed over, while upright barrels must either be avoided or jumped over to avoid smashing into them and being thrown off the [[King of Red Lions]]. While sailing, Link will oftentimes encounter two barrels adorned with flags. Passing through these two flags triggers a mini-game where barrels, placed on their side, begin to appear with Rupees above them. The value of the Rupee increases as Link plays the mini-game, though getting the Rupee will become increasingly difficult as the game progresses. The mini-game ends when Link misses a barrel or approaches an island. A similar, more organized minigame can be played at the Boating Course. This minigame is a timed race in which Link must gather as many Rupees (found on barrels that are either on their side or upright) as possible on the course. Barrels also serve as targets for the Barrel Shoot minigame run by Salvatore on [[Spectacle Island]].
 
'''The Minish Cap'''
 
In The [[Minish Cap]], barrels only appear in areas where Link is in [[Minish]]-form, thus appearing to be large structures. There are only two barrels in the entire game. The first is a house in the [[Minish Village]] that contains the [[Jabber Nut]] and Pico Blooms. The second serves as the central hub and main puzzle of the [[Deepwood Shrine]]. Walking in a set direction (up or down) causes the barrel to roll, revealing different exits that allow access to different areas of the dungeon. Some exits are blocked by cobwebs that can be removed using the [[Gust Jar]]. To use the barrel, Link must first burn the vines holding it in place by lighting a switch-activated torch.
 
'''Twilight Princess'''
 
Barrels in [[Twilight Princess]] appear much as they do in The [[Wind Waker]], but can now simply be broken by a swing of the Sword. As always, barrels yield Recovery Hearts, Rupees, and other pickups. In an optional side-quest, Link must carry a barrel of [[Hot Spring Water]] from [[Gor Liggs]] across the [[Eldin Province]] to the [[Goron]] outside the east entrance of [[Hyrule Castle Town]] who runs a Hot Spring Water shop in the town. While transporting the barrel, Link must take care to avoid having it destroyed by enemies who will attempt to attack him or else he will have to start over. He must also avoid dropping the barrel in cold water, which will turn the spring water cold. The barrel of spring water will also go cold if Link takes too long to bring it to the Goron.
 
'''Phantom Hourglass'''
 
Barrels in the [[World of the Ocean King]] play a similar role to the ones of The [[Wind Waker]]. Regular barrels can be found on various islands (such as [[Mercay Island]]), and can be broken for pickups by lifting and throwing them.
In some parts of the ocean, explosive barrels float on the water. These will blow up if Link's boat sails into them. They can be avoided by redrawing Link's sailing route whenever he is on a collision course with one of them; however, this can be tedious. A better way of dealing with them is shooting at them with Link's [[Cannon]], thus making them explode before hitting them with the boat.
In the Vintage set of Ship Parts, the bridge, shaped like a barrel, is called the Barrel Shack.
 
'''Spirit Tracks'''
 
In [[Spirit Tracks]], barrels can be found floating on the waters of the [[Ocean Realm]]. Like the rocks of the other realms, these barrels can be destroyed using the cannon for Recovery Hearts and Rupees. Ocean Rabbits will hide behind these barrels; destroying them prompts the rabbit-catching mini-game.


==Gallery==
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File:TP Barrel 2.png|A barrel from [[Telma's Bar]] in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
File:TP Barrel 2.png|A barrel from [[Telma's Bar]] in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
File:490px-TP_Barrel_3.png|An explosive barrel in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
File:TP_Barrel_3.png|An explosive barrel in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
File:SpringWaterBarrel.png|The barrel of [[Hot Spring Water]] in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
File:SpringWaterBarrel.png|The barrel of [[Hot Spring Water]] in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
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Barrels are objects that have appeared in many The Legend of Zelda games. Barrels usually reveal pick-up items such as Bombs, Rupees, Recovery Hearts, and Arrows.

In some parts of the ocean of The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass, explosive barrels float on the water. These blow up if Link's boat sails into them. In Phantom Hourglass, they can be avoided by re-drawing Link's sailing route whenever he is on a collision course with one of them; however, this can be tedious. A better way of dealing with them is shooting at them with Link's Cannon, thus making them explode before hitting them with the boat.

Barrels also appear in The Wind Waker's Forsaken Fortress as a way to sneak past the dungeon's Moblins.

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