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{{Infobox|enemy
| image		= [[File:Shellblade-TP.png|200px]]
| caption	= Shell Blade from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| threat	= 3
| attack	= '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>{{H|.5}} Contact
| 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: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| location	= '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]<br/>[[Gerudo Training Ground]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Pirates' Fortress]]<br/>[[Great Bay]]<br/>[[Great Bay Temple]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Lakebed Temple]]
| weapon	= [[Sword]]<br/>[[Hookshot]]<br/>[[Megaton Hammer]]<br/>[[Din's Fire]]<br/>[[Clawshot]]
| reward	= 
| related	= 
}}

'''Shell Blades''' are enemies from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. They are seashell-shaped creatures that are found in water environments.

==''Ocarina of Time''==
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Shell Blades are mostly found in the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]], although there are a few in a water-filled room of the [[Gerudo Training Ground]]. They can be defeated with any ranged weapon, such as the [[Hookshot]], while underwater. Shell Blades attack by briefly opening their mouths, revealing their only weak spot, before closing them shut and turning towards [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]], ramming into him with the spikes on their back. During that brief time when their mouths are open is when Link can deal damage. Sword slashes need to be precise, as the large shell will protect the enemy if Link does hit the weak spot.

Link can also use the [[Megaton Hammer]] to defeat these enemies. Ironically, despite being water-based enemies, [[Din's Fire]] will also defeat a Shell Blade in one hit.

==''Majora's Mask''==
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Shell Blades' behavior and appearance are identical to that in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They can be found in [[Great Bay]], [[Great Bay Temple]], and [[Pirates' Fortress]], guarding some of the [[Zora Egg]]s in tanks. Once again, the [[Hookshot]] is one of the best ways to deal with them, although while wearing the [[Zora Mask]], [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] can instead summon an [[Electric Aura]] to defeat them. His sharpened fins will also defeat the Shell Blades while in [[Zora]] form.

==''Twilight Princess''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Shell Blades only appear in the [[Lakebed Temple]]. They are very similar to their previous incarnations, with their mouth still being their weak point. [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can defeat them with his [[sword]] while underwater, or with the [[Clawshot]]. These Shell Blades are a bit larger than their earlier counterparts, now having the ability to swallow Link whole. If a Shell Blade grabs Link, it will hold him within his mouth for a period of time, dealing damage. If its attack misses though, it will close its shell in defense, waiting for another opportunity to attack. Unlike earlier versions of the enemy, Link can attack the Shell Blade while it is trying to attack Link.

While the Clawshot works well against this enemy, Link can also use a [[Water Bomb]] to dispose of it.

==Gallery==
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File:ShellBladeN64.png|Shell Blade from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Shell-Blade.png|Shell Blade from ''Majora's Mask''
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