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| image = [[File:Crystal-Switch-Artwork-ALttP.png]] | | image = [[File:Crystal-Switch-Artwork-ALttP.png]] | ||
| caption = Artwork | | caption = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' | ||
| location = | | location = | ||
| use = | | use = Changing the surrounding areas<br/>Opening/unlocking doors | ||
| related = [[Rusty Switch]] | | related = [[Rusty Switch]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Crystal Switch''' is a recurring dungeon mechanic in | The '''Crystal Switch''' is a recurring dungeon mechanic in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' are the only games that the Crystal Switch does not appear in. When [[Link]] hits a Crystal Switch with any damage-dealing item such as the [[Sword]], [[Bow]], [[Boomerang]] and [[Bomb]]s, it will trigger something in the area/dungeon such as a gate or door opening. | ||
==''A Link to the Past''== | ==''A Link to the Past''== | ||
{{Quote|Mystic Crystal Switches<br/>Blue and gold Crystal Switches were found in several Hyrulian palaces, and the Tower of Hera was no exception. The beautiful switches were the key to raising and lowering the blue and orange Switch Fences that popped up in places. No one knew exactly how they worked, but when people struck a Blue Crystal Switch, all of the blue Switch Fences fell and the gold ones rose; when they struck a gold switch, the gold Switch Fences fell and the blue ones rose.|''Nintendo Player's Guide''}} | {{Quote|Mystic Crystal Switches<br/>Blue and gold Crystal Switches were found in several Hyrulian palaces, and the Tower of Hera was no exception. The beautiful switches were the key to raising and lowering the blue and orange Switch Fences that popped up in places. No one knew exactly how they worked, but when people struck a Blue Crystal Switch, all of the blue Switch Fences fell and the gold ones rose; when they struck a gold switch, the gold Switch Fences fell and the blue ones rose.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}} | ||
[[File:CrystalSwitchBlue.png|left|Blue Crystal Switch sprite from | [[File:CrystalSwitchBlue.png|left|Blue Crystal Switch sprite from A Link to the Past]] | ||
The Crystal Switch makes its debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. These switches are similar in appearance to a crystal ball. Crystal Switches control how the color-matched block obstacles in the dungeon floors move. When it is red, the red blocks fall down and a pathway is revealed. When it turns blue, the blue blocks fall into square holes in the floor. This allows Link to walk forward across them. | The Crystal Switch makes its debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. These switches are similar in appearance to a crystal ball. Crystal Switches control how the color-matched block obstacles in the dungeon floors move. When it is red, the red blocks fall down and a pathway is revealed. When it turns blue, the blue blocks fall into square holes in the floor. This allows Link to walk forward across them. | ||
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==''Ocarina of Time''== | ==''Ocarina of Time''== | ||
[[File:Crystal Switch Activated - OOT64.png|left|200px]] | [[File:Crystal Switch Activated - OOT64.png|left|200px|An activated Crystal Switch in Ocarina of Time]] | ||
{{Quote|{{Dump|OoT|1265}}{{Ref|OoT|1265|A Goron from the Fire Temple}}|A [[Goron]] from the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]]}} | {{Quote|{{Dump|OoT|1265}}{{Ref|OoT|1265|A Goron from the Fire Temple}}|A [[Goron]] from the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]]}} | ||
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==''Majora's Mask''== | ==''Majora's Mask''== | ||
Crystal Switches appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' largely unchanged from ''Ocarina of Time''. | Crystal Switches appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' largely unchanged from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. | ||
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==''The Wind Waker''== | ==''The Wind Waker''== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Crystal Switches are white in color and diamond in shape. When hit with certain weapons, such as the Hookshot, Hero's Bow, and others, it turns yellow in color. These are very similar to the switches found in ''Ocarina of Time''. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Crystal Switches are white in color and diamond in shape. When hit with certain weapons, such as the Hookshot, Hero's Bow, and others, it turns yellow in color. These are very similar to the switches found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. | ||
==''Four Swords Adventures''== | ==''Four Swords Adventures''== | ||
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==''A Link Between Worlds''== | ==''A Link Between Worlds''== | ||
The Crystal Switches in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' are identical to those in ''A Link to the Past''. Some puzzles require Link to stand on the pillars controlled by the switches to raise him up, allowing him to reach higher platforms. | The Crystal Switches in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' are identical to those in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. Some puzzles require Link to stand on the pillars controlled by the switches to raise him up, allowing him to reach higher platforms. | ||
==Non-Canon Appearances== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Crystal Switch - LTTP art.png| | File:Crystal Switch - LTTP art.png|Official art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | ||
File:CrystalSwitchRed.png|Red Crystal Switch sprite from ''A Link to the Past'' | File:CrystalSwitchRed.png|Red Crystal Switch sprite from ''A Link to the Past'' | ||
File:Crystal-Switch-LA.png| | File:Crystal-Switch-LA.png|Art from [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)|''Link's Awakening'' (Game Boy)]] | ||
File:Crystal Switch Activated - OOT3D noclip.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' | File:Crystal Switch Activated - OOT3D noclip.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||