Shell Blades are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.
Characteristics[]
Shell Blades are aquatic, clam-like enemies that inhabit submerged areas.[1] They will open their mouths when Link approaches and expose their vulnerable muscle ligaments, which Link can attack with the Hookshot in Ocarina of Time, as Zora Link in Majora's Mask, and with the Clawshot or Sword [2] in Twilight Princess. If Link takes too long, they will close their mouths before turning around and lunging backwards at Link in an attempt to harm him with the sharp spines on their backs. When they do this, Link must block them with his Shield or move out of the way. Shell Blades in Twilight Princess have no spines and will simply try to chomp on Link if he gets too close. In Majora's Mask, Shell Blades guard some of the stolen Zora Eggs in the Pirates' Fortress and also appear in the Great Bay Temple. In Majora's Mask 3D, they are no longer found in the Pirates' Fortress.
It should be noted that when encountered out of water in Ocarina of Time, these enemies can be defeated with a larger spectrum of weapons. The Megaton Hammer is useful as it may shatter a Shell Blade in a single blow, as will Bombs if timed correctly.
Trivia[]
In Twilight Princess, Shell Blades are the only normal enemies that will bleed when defeated.
Nomenclature[]
Names in other regions | |||
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Language | Name | Meaning | |
Japanese | シェルブレード (Sheru Burēdo) (OoT)[3] | Same as English. | |
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References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD — PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 219
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD — PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 19
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 143