Tektite

Tektites are common enemies found in The Legend of Zelda series. Their appearance is similar to that of a spider. Tektites jump around and attempt to land on Link in order to damage him. Tektites appear in many different locations, ranging from Mountains to Lakes.

Appearances

The Legend Of Zelda

These spider-like creatures hop around randomly in the overworld and attempt to jump into Link. Tektites are common in the Death Mountain and in areas of the eastern coastline. Tektites can be difficult to defeat because it will jump out of the way when Link try to attack them with his sword. They can be defeated by using the Sword or the Bow and arrows. You also can stunned the Tektites with the Magical Boomerang.

Tektites come in two varieties in this game, red and blue. Blue Tektite hop around slowly across the screen and can be defeated with a single hit from the Wooden Sword. They also usually award rupees after they are defeated. Red Tektites are the same as the Blue Tektikes, except they move much faster. They also can be defeated with a single hit from the Wooden Sword.

Adventure Of Link

Tektites in Adventure Of Link are considerably more difficult. In order to defeat them, Link must use the Fire Spell and attack them with fire balls, or use the Thunder Spell. They will jump above Link and try to fall on him to cause damage. They also spit rocks.

A Link To The Past

The Tektites in A Link To The Past are similar to that of the Tektites in The Legend Of Zelda. They come in both blue and red variations, although in A Link To The Past, the red variation is much faster and harder to defeat. They are found in the upper mountain region.

Link's Awakening

Tektites are common in the Tal Tal Mountain Range and Northern Koholint Island. Their appearance in this game looks generally square compared to other versions of Tektites. When they are on the ground, they will usually remain still for a few seconds before jumping again. While they aren't moving, you can either shoot them with an arrow from a distance, or quickly walk up and slice at them with your sword.

Ocarina Of Time

In Ocarina Of Time, Tektites come in red and blue variations. The red variation is found on Death Mountain and the blue variation at Lake Hylia, Zora's River and in the Water Temple. The blue type is able to float on top of water. They are the same speed, although the blue variation are more durable. To defeat them, Link can use the Megaton Hammer to make a shockwave and flip them over, and the Hookshot and Longshot have the ability to stun them. This makes it easier for Link to attack with his sword.

Majora's Mask

Blue Tektites are found in the Great Bay region, and like the blue Tektites in Ocarina of Time, they can also float on water. They can also be found in the Snowhead region where they can pop-up from underneath the ground or are concealed in snowballs.

Twilight Princess

Tektites appear in Twilight Princess in much the same way they do in Ocarina of Time. The red Tektites inhabit mountain passes while the blue Tektites are found in water locations. Both the red and the blue variation of Tektites are in the Cave of Ordeals. Tektites have the ability to knock Link from his horse.

Phantom Hourglass

Again appearing in both red and blue variations, Tektites are found in the volcano at the middle of the Isle of Ember and Doylans pyramid. The red variation is faster and more powerful than the blue type.

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, Tektites are much larger and are found when Link travels through the tunnels that connect the various locations. They climb on the ceiling and walls of the caves and attempt to drop on the Spirit Train. To defeat them Link must fire the cannon attached to the spirit train at the Tektite.

Gallery

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  Blue Tektite Artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Red Tektite Artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Blue Tektite Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Red Tektite Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Tektite Artwork from The Adventure of Link

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  Tektite Sprite from The Adventure of Link

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  Tektite Sprite from A Link to the Past

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  Tektite Sprite from Link's Awakening

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  Water-Tektite Sprite from Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages

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  Blue Tektite Sprite from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

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  Orange Tektite Sprite from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

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  Tektite Model from Twilight Princess

References

1. "These spidery things jump about all over the place. Red ones move about a lot and the blue ones move only a little. Tektike have little fighting power." — (The Legend of Zelda - US Instruction Manual, NES Version, page 29).
2. "These spidery creatures hop around wildly, but they aren't very tough. However, Red Tektikes move much faster, making them far more dangerous foes" — (The Legend of Zelda - US Instruction Manual, GBA Release Version, page 24).
3. "Tektites are spidery enemies which can jump directly into the air to launch an attack. Red Tektites live on land, while Blue Tektites survive by skimming across the surface of lakes and other wet locations." — (The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia).