Tektite

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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 on 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. Link also can stunned the Tektites with the Magical Boomerang.

Tektites come in two varieties in this game, red and blue. Blue Tektites 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

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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. Water Tektites also appear often in water areas, such as Catfish's Maw.

Ocarina Of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Tektites come in red and blue variations.

Red Tektites

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Red Tektite
Lock on to it as it jumps with (Z)
Targeting!

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 and Longshot have the ability to stun them. This makes it easier for Link to attack with his sword.

Blue Tektites

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Blue Tektite
It's hard to beat on the water.
Lure it onto the land!

The Blue Tektites can be found at Lake Hylia, Zora's River, and in the 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.

Majora's Mask

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Don't you know about the Blue
Tektite? Use Z Targeting to follow
it as it bounces!

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.

Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons

In 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.

Four Swords

Tektites in Four Swords look much different than in prior installments. They have pointed gray bodies, with a red horn on top. They stop at nothing to try and harm the four Links on Death Mountain.

Four Swords Adventures

Tektites can be found on Death Mountain, in The Desert of Doubt, and in the Realm of the Heavens. They come in red and blue variations. The blue ones are more powerful and move quicker than the red ones. Both red and blue Tektites can be defeated with a few sword slashes.

The Minish Cap

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 Tektikes appear in Mt. Crenel.

The third variety, Gold Tektike is much stronger, much quicker, and jumps higher than other tektites. It can only be found by fusing Kinstones. Link will be rewarded with a 100 Rupees after defeating this golden Tektite.

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 Doylan's 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.

Battle Quest

Tektites have a much different appearance in 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 Sentrobes. Swordsmen must use precision sword strikes to slash through the small openings 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're lined up behind each other.

Red Tektites appear in the Extra stages. They do not have gaps in their shell.

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Tektites are equipped with gyrosensors to prevent them from getting dizzy. Don't even bother attacking their hard outer shells--try to slice through gaps or shoot straight for the eye. Oh dear... that sounded a little harsh, didn't it?

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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).