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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]]

'''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]]''.

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.|''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.

Tektites in ''The Adventure of Link'' are considerably more difficult than the ones from ''The Legend of Zelda''. In order to defeat them, Link must use the [[Fire Spell]] and attack them with fireballs, or use the [[Thunder Spell]]. They will jump above Link and try to fall on him to cause damage. They also spit rocks.

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[[File:Blue-Tektite-2.png|left]]The Tektites in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|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.

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]].

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 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.

===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===

In the ''Oracle'' series, Tektites come in orange and blue variations. Blue Tektites are just like their counterparts, the Orange Tektites. The only different is Blue Tektites have better defense. To defeat these enemies, evade their jump and allow them to land and then run up for a quick strike. It is sometimes hard to land in both strikes without another Tektite hitting Link, as they tend to be in groups of both blue and orange Tektites.

Like in previous games, Tektites jump around randomly and their only attack is simply jumping into Link. Use the [[Boomerang]] to stun them or simply try to strike them with Link's Sword. Tektites come in three variations in this game; red, blue and gold. Red Tektites move around slowly and weaker. Blue Tektites move much faster and require more strikes to defeat. Red and Blue Tektites appear in [[Mt. Crenel]].

The third variety, the [[Golden Tektite]] is much stronger, much quicker, and jumps higher than other Tektites. It can only be found by fusing [[Kinstone]]s. Link is rewarded with 100 Rupees after defeating the golden Tektite.

Tektites appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|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 found in the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Tektites have the ability to knock Link off [[Epona|his horse]].

Tektites again appear in both red and blue variations. Tektites are found in the volcano at the middle of the [[Isle of Ember]] and [[Doylan's Pyramid]]. The red variation is faster and more powerful than the blue type.

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}}.

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Tektites have a much different appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest|Battle Quest]]''. They still have the characteristic four legs, one eye, and habit of jumping, but the method to defeat these enemies more closely resembles that of [[Sentrobe]]s. Swordsmen must use precision sword strikes to slash through the small openings in their armored shells. Archers can simply strike the eye with one normal shot to defeat one. Like other enemies in ''Battle Quest'', a charged shot with the [[Hero's Bow]] can pierce through several Tektites if they are lined up behind each other.

* 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]]''.

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|Red Tektite Million Publications Strategy Guide artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:Tektite-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png|Blue Tektite sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:Tektite-Orange-LoZ-Sprite.png|Red Tektite sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:Tektite-Art-AOL.png|Tektite Artwork from ''The Adventure of Link''

File:Tektite-Sprite-AOL.png|Tektite sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''

File:Tektite-Sprite-ALTTP.png|Tektite sprite from ''A Link to the Past''

File:Tektite-Red-1.png|Red Tektite from ''A Link to the Past''

File:Tektite-Red-2.png|Red Tektite from ''A Link to the Past''

File:Tektite-LA-Sprite.png|Tektite sprite from ''Link's Awakening''

File:Tektite-Water-LA-Sprite.png|Water Tektite sprite from ''Link's Awakening'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', and ''Oracle of Ages''

File:OOT Tektite.jpg|Blue Tektite Artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:Red Tektite.png|Red Tektite Artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:Red Tektite - OOT64 model.png|Red Tektite from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:Tektite-MM.png|Tektite from ''Majora's Mask''

File:Tektite-Blue-Oracle-Sprite.png|Blue Tektite sprite from ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''

File:Tektite-Orange-Oracle-Sprite.png|Orange Tektite sprite from ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''

File:FSA-Tektite.png|Tektite sprite from ''Four Swords Adventures''

File:TektiteMC.gif|Tektite sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''

File:Tektite.png|Red Tektite Model from ''Twilight Princess''

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''

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