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{{Enemy
{{Infobox|enemy
|name = Eye Switch
| image = [[File:eye_switch_twilight_princess.jpg]]
|image = [[File:eye_switch_twilight_princess.jpg|an eye swich commenly seen in [[Twilight Princess]]]]
| caption =
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''  
| 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: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
|habitat = dungeons
| location = Dungeons
|weapon = [[Bow]]
| weapon = [[Bow]]
| related = [[Crystal Switch]]
}}
}}


==Overview==
The '''Eye Switch''' is a recurring dungeon mechanic in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. These switches consist of a single eye surrounded by a diamond box. Eye Switches are activated by firing [[Arrow]]s into their eyes. Some Eye Switches allow for a second arrow to be fired into a closed eye to de-activate the switch.
Commonly found in the Legend of Zelda Series, these switches consist of a single eye surrounded by a diamond box. Activation of these is done by one firing an arrow into the eye. Some switches allow for a second arrow to be fired into a closed eye to deactivate the switch.


==Varients==
==Variations==


===Traditional Eye Switch===
===Traditional Eye Switch===


*These are the most commonly found form of eye switches. Activation simple requires an arrow fired into the eye.
*This is the most commonly found form of Eye Switches. Activating it requires an arrow fired into the eye.


===Frozen Eye Switch===
===Frozen Eye Switch===


* This form of the eye switch consists of a chunk of ice covering the switch, preventing typical arrows from activating it. Fire of some form must be used to melt the switch, which is enough to activate it as well.
* This form of the Eye Switch consists of a chunk of ice covering the switch, preventing typical arrows from activating it. Fire of some form must be used to melt the switch, which is enough to activate it as well.


===Flaming Eye Switch===
===Flaming Eye Switch===


* The Flaming Eye Switch at first glance will appear gray with the eyelid closed, however when approached, opens up releasing fire of a varying duration. The only way to disable this switch is to fire an arrow into the eye when the switch releases flames.
* The [[Fire Eye]] Switch at first glance appears gray with the eyelid closed. However, when approached, it opens up releasing fire of a varying duration. The only way to disable this switch is to fire an arrow into the eye when the switch releases flames.
 
* This switch does not act as a real switch. Firing or destroying into it will do nothing.
* This switch does not act as a real switch. Firing or destroying into it will do nothing.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:OoTEyeSwitch.png|A flaming Eye Switch as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' / ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:OoTEyeSwitch.png|Flaming Eye Switch as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 18:30, January 19, 2021

Eye Switch
Eye switch twilight princess.jpg

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The Eye Switch is a recurring dungeon mechanic in The Legend of Zelda series. These switches consist of a single eye surrounded by a diamond box. Eye Switches are activated by firing Arrows into their eyes. Some Eye Switches allow for a second arrow to be fired into a closed eye to de-activate the switch.

Variations

Traditional Eye Switch

  • This is the most commonly found form of Eye Switches. Activating it requires an arrow fired into the eye.

Frozen Eye Switch

  • This form of the Eye Switch consists of a chunk of ice covering the switch, preventing typical arrows from activating it. Fire of some form must be used to melt the switch, which is enough to activate it as well.

Flaming Eye Switch

  • The Fire Eye Switch at first glance appears gray with the eyelid closed. However, when approached, it opens up releasing fire of a varying duration. The only way to disable this switch is to fire an arrow into the eye when the switch releases flames.
  • This switch does not act as a real switch. Firing or destroying into it will do nothing.

Gallery