Spike
Spikes are recurring Enemies and Objects in The Legend of Zelda series.(OoTOcarina of Time | MMMajora's Mask | TotKTears of the Kingdom)[1] Spikes go unnamed in Tri Force Heroes.
Characteristics
Ocarina of Time
Aim for it when it retracts its spikes!
Spikes are metallic balls that float around posing potential threats to Link in Ocarina of Time. Spikes appear within the Water Temple. In several rooms, these enemies are triggered to release by switch causing several of them to flow out of a cage at a slow speed, obstructing an entire passage or endangering a room. These Spikes can be subdued with a flick of the Hookshot where they retract into a more dense, rock-like object; another hit from the Hookshot is enough to destroy them.
Majora's Mask
Spikes serve as stationary explosive devices that activate on contact with either Link or another Spike in Majora's Mask. They can be found suspended from chains in aquatic areas as mines or from ceilings as a swinging aerial hazard, mainly in the Pirates' Fortress, Great Bay Temple, the Ancient Castle of Ikana and Stone Tower Temple.
Tri Force Heroes
Spikes are bronze-colored traps that float in water and explode upon making contact in Tri Force Heroes. They sit stationary, even in the path of a moving water current, forming obstacles that the Links must try to avoid while swimming. Any nearby Spikes caught in the explosion will also explode, causing a chain reaction. While the Link should be cautious of this effect, they can also use it to their advantage by remotely damaging enemies or activating Switches, as exemplified in the first stage of Abyss of Agony.
Spikes can be safely detonated from a distance by shooting Arrows at them with the Bow, or by executing a carefully-placed Spin Attack. Wearing the Zora Costume and pressing the A button to Boost while swimming can also destroy a Spike without harming Link.
In Floor B7 of the Den of Trials, a single Keeleon spews silver-colored Spikes instead of Bombs. As they do not disappear until they are destroyed, these Spikes can accumulate over a large area, making the Floor dangerous and difficult to navigate.
Tears of the Kingdom
In Tears of the Kingdom, there are three different types of Spikes.
| Type |  |
|---|---|
| Locations | These Bramble-like Spikes can be found as-is in Shrines of Light or attached to a Weapon in Chests around Hyrule. Some Soldier Constructs also carry Weapons with these Spikes. |
| Fused Damage | 5 |
| Type |  |
| Locations | These trap Spikes are exclusively found in Shrines of Light. |
| Fused Damage | 5 |
| Type |  |
| Locations | While some Monsters have weapons with these Spikes, they can mostly be found in camps belonging to the Yiga Clan. They use them for Vehicles, like the HOVERDOOM MK.3 and the Gloomdredger, but also in two Schematics, the Assault Cart and the Big Rig. They also have Spikes at most of their Relay Bases in the Depths. |
| Fused Damage | 10 |
| Type | Locations | Fused Damage |
|---|---|---|
| These Bramble-like Spikes can be found as-is in Shrines of Light or attached to a Weapon in Chests around Hyrule. Some Soldier Constructs also carry Weapons with these Spikes. | 5 |
| These trap Spikes are exclusively found in Shrines of Light. | 5 |
| While some Monsters have weapons with these Spikes, they can mostly be found in camps belonging to the Yiga Clan. They use them for Vehicles, like the HOVERDOOM MK.3 and the Gloomdredger, but also in two Schematics, the Assault Cart and the Big Rig. They also have Spikes at most of their Relay Bases in the Depths. | 10 |
All can be attached to a Weapon or a Shield using Fuse. Link can also stick them onto other Objects with Ultrahand. They deal damage to Link when he touches them.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Italian | Riccio di Ferro[2] | Iron Urchin |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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A Spike chained to the floor from Majora's Mask
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A Spike from Tri Force Heroes
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Spikes found in Shrines of Light from Tears of the Kingdom
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Spikes found in Yiga Camps from Tears of the Kingdom
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 205 (OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D | MMMajora's Mask | MM3DMajora's Mask 3D)
- ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 205