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{{Infobox|enemy | {{Infobox|enemy | ||
| image | | image = [[File:Tektite-LoZ-Art.png|300px]] | ||
| caption = Artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda'' | | caption = Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet]] | ||
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| weapon = [[Sword]]<br/>[[Arrow]] | | threat = 4 | ||
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| weapon = <u>'''''Link's Awakening'''''</u><br/>[[Sword]] - 2 hits<br/>All other weapons - 1 hit<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Seasons & Ages'''''</u><br/>'''''Blue Tektite'''''<br/>[[Sword]] - 2 hits<br/>'''''Orange Tektite'''''<br/>[[Sword]] - 1 hit<br/><u>'''''In General'''''</u><br/>[[Sword]]<br/>[[Arrow]] | |||
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{{Languages | |||
| jpn = テクタイト | |||
| esp = Tektite | |||
| fra = Araknon | |||
| deu = Arachno | |||
| ita = Tektite | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Tektites''' are | '''Tektites''' are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Their appearance is very similar to that of a spider.{{Ref|name=Quote1|pg. 29|{{Color|Red|Tektite}}<br/>These spidery things jump about all over the place.|[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet]]}} Tektites jump around quite a bit,{{Ref|name=Quote1}} and deal damage if they come in contact with [[Link]]. Tektites generally appear in the Overworld, but in recent titles, such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', they have appeared in dungeons as well. They have appeared in every game in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series except for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===The Legend of Zelda=== | ===The Legend of Zelda=== | ||
Tektites make their debut appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. They are spider-like creatures that jump around randomly{{Ref|name=Quote1}} in the Overworld and attempt to jump into Link. Tektites are common on [[Death Mountain]] and in areas of the eastern coastline. Tektites can be difficult to defeat because they jump out of the way when Link tries to attack them with the [[Sword]]. They can be defeated by using the Sword, [[Bomb]]s, [[Magical Rod]], [[Bow]], [[Arrow]], and [[Candle]]. Link also can stun the Tektites with the [[Magical Boomerang]]. | Tektites make their debut appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. They are spider-like creatures that jump around randomly{{Ref|name=Quote1}} in the Overworld and attempt to jump into Link. Tektites are common on [[Death Mountain]] and in areas of the eastern coastline. Tektites can be difficult to defeat because they jump out of the way when Link tries to attack them with the [[Sword (The Legend of Zelda)|Sword]]. They can be defeated by using the Sword, [[Bomb]]s, [[Magical Rod]], [[Bow]], [[Arrow]], and [[Candle]]. Link also can stun the Tektites with the [[Magical Boomerang]]. | ||
Tektites come in two varieties in this game, red and blue. The red Tektites jump around more than the blue ones,{{Ref|pg. 29|Red [Tektites] move about a lot and blue ones move only a little.|'' | Tektites come in two varieties in this game, red and blue. The red Tektites jump around more than the blue ones,{{Ref|pg. 29|Red [Tektites] move about a lot and blue ones move only a little.|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet}} However, they both have little attacking power,{{Ref|pg. 29|Tektites have little fighting power.|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet}} and can be defeated with a single hit from the original Sword. Once defeated, Tektites commonly drop [[Rupee]]s and [[Clock]]s. | ||
===The Adventure of Link=== | ===The Adventure of Link=== | ||
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|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Tektite</big> | |+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Tektite</big> | ||
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:Tektite-Sprite-AOL.png]] | | rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:Tektite-Sprite-AOL.png]] | ||
| width="25%" | Experience | | width="25%" | [[Experience Point]]s || width="50%" | 50 | ||
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| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]] | | Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]] | ||
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===Link's Awakening=== | ===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 | 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 are not moving, Link can either shoot them with an arrow from a distance, or quickly walk up and slice at them with the Sword. [[Water Tektite]]s also appear often in water areas, such as [[Catfish's Maw]]. | ||
===Ocarina Of Time=== | ===Ocarina Of Time=== | ||
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====Red Tektites==== | ====Red Tektites==== | ||
[[File:Red-Tektite.png|right|140px]] | |||
{{Navi|Red Tektite}} | {{Navi|Red Tektite}} | ||
The red variation is found on [[Death Mountain]]. Their only attack is to jump at Link. To defeat them, Link can use the [[Megaton Hammer]] to make a shockwave and flip them over, and the [[Hookshot]] or [[Longshot]] have the ability to stun them. This makes it easier for Link to attack with the Sword. | The red variation is found on [[Death Mountain]]. Their only attack is to jump at Link. To defeat them, Link can use the [[Megaton Hammer]] to make a shockwave and flip them over, and the [[Hookshot]] or [[Longshot]] have the ability to stun them. This makes it easier for Link to attack with the Sword. | ||
====Blue Tektites==== | ====Blue Tektites==== | ||
[[File:Blue-Tektite.png|right|180px]] | |||
{{Navi|Blue Tektite}} | {{Navi|Blue Tektite}} | ||
The Blue Tektites can be found at [[Lake Hylia]], [[Zora's River]], and in the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]. Unlike the red variety, they can float on water. Though they are the same speed, the blue variation is also more durable than the red. Otherwise, they are identical in behavior to the Red Tektites. | The Blue Tektites can be found at [[Lake Hylia]], [[Zora's River]], and in the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]. Unlike the red variety, they can float on water. Though they are the same speed, the blue variation is also more durable than the red. Otherwise, they are identical in behavior to the Red Tektites. | ||
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===Majora's Mask=== | ===Majora's Mask=== | ||
{{Tatl|Blue Tektite}} | {{Tatl|Blue Tektite}} | ||
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 snow boulders. | 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 snow boulders. | ||
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===Spirit Tracks=== | ===Spirit Tracks=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|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. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|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. The 3rd [[Rocktite]] Link encounters summons Tektites. It is hinted that Tektites become Rocktites by Zelda{{unsourced}}. | ||
===A Link Between Worlds=== | ===A Link Between Worlds=== | ||
Tektites appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', and are found on [[Death Mountain]] as well as the [[Eastern Palace Grounds]]. They retain many of the similar characteristics from previous installments, including featuring red and blue varieties, having the ability to jump over Link, etc. | Tektites appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', and are found on [[Death Mountain]] as well as the [[Eastern Palace Grounds]]. They retain many of the similar characteristics from previous installments, including featuring red and blue varieties, having the ability to jump over Link, etc. | ||
===Tri Force Heroes=== | |||
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==Non-Canon Appearances== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | * Tektites appear in every game in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] except ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Tektite-Blue-LoZ-Art.png| | File:Tektite-Blue-LoZ-Art.png|Blue Tektite [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publications Strategy Guide]] artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
File:Tektite-Orange-LoZ-Art.png| | File:Tektite-Orange-LoZ-Art.png|Red Tektite Million Publications Strategy Guide artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
File:Tektite-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png| | File:Tektite-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png|Blue Tektite sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
File:Tektite-Orange-LoZ-Sprite.png| | File:Tektite-Orange-LoZ-Sprite.png|Red Tektite sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
File:Tektite-Art-AOL.png| | File:Tektite-Art-AOL.png|Tektite Artwork from ''The Adventure of Link'' | ||
File:Tektite-Sprite-AOL.png|'' | File:Tektite-Sprite-AOL.png|Tektite sprite from ''The Adventure of Link'' | ||
File:Tektite-Sprite-ALTTP.png|'' | File:Tektite-Sprite-ALTTP.png|Tektite sprite from ''A Link to the Past'' | ||
File:Tektite-Red-1.png| | File:Tektite-Red-1.png|Red Tektite from ''A Link to the Past'' | ||
File:Tektite-Red-2.png| | File:Tektite-Red-2.png|Red Tektite from ''A Link to the Past'' | ||
File:Tektite-LA-Sprite.png|'' | File:Tektite-LA-Sprite.png|Tektite sprite from ''Link's Awakening'' | ||
File:Tektite-Water-LA-Sprite.png| | File:Tektite-Water-LA-Sprite.png|Water Tektite sprite from ''Link's Awakening'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', and ''Oracle of Ages'' | ||
File:OOT Tektite.jpg|''Tektite Artwork from Ocarina of Time'' | File:OOT Tektite.jpg|Blue Tektite Artwork from ''Ocarina of Time'' | ||
File:Tektite- | File:Red Tektite.png|Red Tektite Artwork from ''Ocarina of Time'' | ||
File:Tektite- | File:Red Tektite - OOT64 model.png|Red Tektite from ''Ocarina of Time'' | ||
File:Tektite-Blue-Oracle-Sprite.png| | File:Tektite-MM.png|Tektite from ''Majora's Mask'' | ||
File:Tektite-Orange-Oracle-Sprite.png| | File:Tektite-Blue-Oracle-Sprite.png|Blue Tektite sprite from ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' | ||
File:FSA-Tektite.png|'' | File:Tektite-Orange-Oracle-Sprite.png|Orange Tektite sprite from ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' | ||
File:Tektite.png| | File:FSA-Tektite.png|Tektite sprite from ''Four Swords Adventures'' | ||
File:PH-Blue-Tektite.png| | File:TektiteMC.gif|Tektite sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | ||
File:PH-Red-Tektite.png| | File:Tektite.png|Red Tektite Model from ''Twilight Princess'' | ||
File:Battle-Quest-02.png|'' | File:PH-Blue-Tektite.png|Blue Tektite from ''Phantom Hourglass'' | ||
File:PH-Red-Tektite.png|Red Tektite from ''Phantom Hourglass'' | |||
File:Battle-Quest-02.png|Tektites from ''Battle Quest'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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