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{{Specify|this=the arrow from the 3D Zelda games|other=the weapon from ''Spirit Tracks''|link=[[Bow of Light]]}}
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{{Infobox|item
| name    = Light Arrow
| image    = [[File:Light Arrow OoT.png|300px]]
| image    = [[File:Light Arrow OoT.png|200px]]
| caption  = 1998 promo render
| caption  = The Light Arrow from Ocarina of Time
| game    = ''[[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: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<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: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Temple of Time]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Stone Tower Temple]]<br/>'''''The Wind Waker'''''<br/>[[Ganon's Tower]]<br/>'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br/>[[Tower of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Tower of Winds]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>From [[Zelda (Breath of the Wild)|Princess Zelda]] in [[Hyrule Field]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| location = [[Temple of Time]]<br>[[Stone Tower Temple]]
| use      = Weapon
| use      = Weapon
}}
}}
{{Languages
| jpn = {{Tt|Hikari no Ya|光の矢}}
}}
'''Light Arrows''', also known as the '''Arrows of Light''', are recurring [[Item]]s in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are [[Arrow]]s imbued with the power of sacred light, and can be used as an alternative ammunition for the [[Bow]].
The Light Arrows can pierce and destroy very evil itself, and are typically the strongest ammunition in games they appear in, at the cost of draining more [[Magic Power]] than the other elemental Arrows. They fundamentally differ from their classic counterpart, the [[Silver Arrow]]s, in that they do not directly damage [[Ganon]], but rather stun and weaken his defenses so that [[Link]] can attack freely.
==Location and uses==
===''Ocarina of Time''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Light Arrows are entrusted to [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] by [[Zelda (Ocarina of Time)|Princess Zelda]] in the [[Temple of Time]], after he has awakened all of the [[Seven Sages]]. They cause any [[Enemies]] killed by them to drop a [[Purple Rupee]], and are required to destroy the magical barrier blocking access to the upper levels of [[Ganon's Castle]]. They are required to defeat Ganondorf, and will stun Ganon when shot at him, making them useful in the game's climax.
===''Majora's Mask''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the Light Arrows are the dungeon item of the [[Stone Tower Temple]], found after defeating the [[Garo Master]]. They are used to invert the dungeon and proceed through it by shooting the [[Red Emblem]], but also come in handy when fighting [[Twinmold]] and [[Majora's Mask]]. Light Arrows are significantly stronger than regular Arrows, being able to damage even an [[Iron Knuckle]] in full armor, and will cause anything they kill to drop 50 Rupees.
===''The Wind Waker''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Light Arrows are the dungeon item of [[Ganon's Tower]], found after completing the [[Illusionary Room|Maze]] and then defeating [[Phantom Ganon (The Wind Waker)|Phantom Ganon]] for the second time. In this game, they resemble regular Arrows, but the entire body is pure gold.
Light Arrows are the strongest weapon in the game, as they are able to instantly kill any non-boss enemy, even armored ones such as [[Darknut]]s, and are required to defeat Phantom Ganon, [[Puppet Ganon]], and Ganondorf. During the final battle, [[Tetra|Princess Zelda]] will assist [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] by using the Light Arrows against Ganondorf.
===''The Minish Cap''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Light Arrows are a missable item that [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] can obtain by saving [[Gregal]] from the [[Ghost]] haunting him; If Link obtains the [[Four Elements|Wind Element]] before curing Gregal, he will pass away, making the Light Arrows unobtainable. The Light Arrows deal massive damage compared to the regular Bow, making them highly useful.


The '''Light Arrow''' is a recurring item [[Link]] uses in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda series]]. It is often used to combat [[Ganon]].
===''Twilight Princess''===
While [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] himself does not use the Light Arrows, during the final battle against Ganon, [[Zelda (Twilight Princess)|Princess Zelda]] will summon the [[Bow of Light]] and Light Arrows to aid Link. While Link rides [[Epona]] across Hyrule Field, Zelda will stun Ganon with the Arrows, enabling Link to attack.


==Appearances==
===''Spirit Tracks''===
==Ocarina of Time==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'', the Light Arrows are the main ammunition for the Bow of Light. The Arrows are required to defeat [[Malladus]] by exorcising him from [[Zelda (Spirit Tracks)|Zelda]]; During the climax, Zelda herself uses the Bow against Malladus' beast form to assist Link.
The Light Arrows are given to Link by [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] in the [[Temple of Time]] after awakening the the six sages. The Light Arrows can kill many enemies in a single hit. They are one of the few items in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' that can stun [[Ganon|Ganondorf]].


==Majora's Mask==
===''Breath of the Wild''===
The Light Arrows are found in the [[Stone Tower Temple]] after defeating the Garo Master. The Light Arrows can kill many enemies in a single hit. They are required to strike the Red Emblem on the Stone Tower Temple, inverting it. Though not required to defeat Twinmold nor Majora, they help considerably.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', both the Bow of Light and the [[Twilight Bow]] have the ability to fire Light Arrows. The former is required to defeat [[Dark Beast Ganon (Breath of the Wild)|Dark Beast Ganon]], while the latter shoots Arrows in a perfectly straight line with unlimited range.


==The Wind Waker==
==Other appearances==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Link can obtain the Light Arrows after completing the Maze in [[Ganon's Tower]] and defeating Phantom Ganon several times. After going through many doors in the maze, Link will end up in a room that looks different from the previous ones. After defeating Phantom Ganon in this room, he will escape and the Light Arrows will appear in a treasure chest. The Light Arrows can kill many enemies in a single hit. The Light Arrows are used to defeat Phantom Ganon for good. They are also the only weapon which can harm [[Puppet Ganon]]. In the final fight with Ganondorf, Zelda will shoot Ganondorf with the Light Arrows to stun him to give Link a chance to attack him and eventually land the final blow.
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
In "[[Liberation of the Triforce]]" in [[Legend Mode]], [[Zelda (Hyrule Warriors)|Zelda]] blesses the [[Bow]], transforming it into the Bow of Light, so that the [[Hyrulean Forces]] may use it to defeat Ganon - if the player is controlling Zelda or [[Sheik]], [[Ruto]] will provide the blessing instead. They are used in-game to stun Ganon when he performs his charge, opening his Weak Point Gauge. Otherwise, they behave identically to the standard [[Sacred Bow|upgraded Bow]].


==The Minish Cap==
Zelda, Tetra, and [[Ravio]] also use Light Arrows in several of their movesets; Zelda uses the Bow of Light in one of her attacks with the {{Light}} [[Rapier]] weapon, Tetra can summon Light Arrows for some of her attacks, and Ravio uses the Sacred Bow in his Special Attack and manual [[Focus Spirit]] finisher.
To obtain the Light Arrows in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Link must go through a sequence of events. Before obtaining the [[Elements (The Minish Cap)|Wind Element]], Link can fuse [[Kinstone]]s with [[Stranger]] from Hyrule Town to cause a portal to open in South Hyrule Field. Once Link steps into the portal, he will be teleported to the [[Tower of Winds]] where the [[Wind Tribe]] now lives. Here, Link will meet cursed [[Gregal]]. In order to remove the curse on Gregal, Link must suck him with the [[Gust Jar]]. Link can exit the tower and enter it again through the front door.  


Now, Gregal will give Link the Light Arrows. It is important for Link to follow the steps shown properly, as messing up on any one of them can make it impossible to obtain the Light Arrows anymore. The Light Arrows can kill many enemies in a single hit. The Light Arrows are not required to complete the game.
===''Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity''===
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==Twilight Princess==
===''Super Smash Bros.''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'', the Light Arrows are the Final Smash for both [[Zelda]] and Sheik. When used, the character fires a powerful Light Arrow from the Bow of Light, dealing heavy damage and sending the opponent flying. The Light Arrow also appears in several Trophies.


==Trivia==
*In the French instruction booklet for ''Ocarina of Time'', Light Arrows were mistranslated as "Flèches légères", meaning they are not heavy.
*In ''The Wind Waker'', if Zelda accidentally shoots Link with a Light Arrow, he will be electrocuted instead of being outright killed. This is because the Light Arrows are designed to eradicate evil, and Link is a heroic individual of pure heart, therefore the Light Arrows do not work on him.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Light Arrow.png|Light Arrow Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
File:Light Arrow.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Light-Arrow-Model.png|Model from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Light-Arrow-3D-Model.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:Arrow-Light-3D.png|Icon from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Light_Arrow_(TWW).png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Light-arrow.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
File:Twilight-arrow.png|Arrow used by the [[Twilight Bow]] in ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Light Arrow (Zelda) - SSB Brawl Trophy 183.png|Light Arrow ([[Zelda]]) trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
File:Light Arrow (Zelda) - SSB Brawl Trophy with text.png|Light Arrow (Zelda) from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' with text: To obtain, complete All-Star Mode as Zelda
File:Light Arrow (Sheik) - SSB Brawl Trophy with text.png|Light Arrow (Sheik) from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' with text: To obtain, complete All-Star Mode as Sheik
File:Light Arrow (Zelda) - SSBWiiU Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Light Arrow (Zelda) trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
File:Light Arrow (Sheik) - SSBWiiU Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Light Arrow (Sheik) trophy from ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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