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[[File:Blade-Trap-1.png|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Blade Traps first appear within the [[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]]. Unlike their ''The Legend of Zelda'' counterparts, the Blade Traps in ''A Link to the Past'' move by themselves, not needing to be triggered by [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]]'s movements. Often they appear in bunches, just moving horizontally back and forth in a small room. Link can often push blocks or hit [[Crystal Switch]]es, causing blocks to rise and changing the area in which the Blade Traps can reach.

Blade Traps cannot be defeated and they are usually just obstacles that Link needs to get by. In some cases, such as within [[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|Ganon's Tower]], there are tons of Blade Traps in a particular room. Link can use the [[Magic Cape]] to safely sneak by these traps as they will not be able to harm Link when the Cape is being worn. If Link does get hit by one of these traps, he loses a full heart in damage.

In the [[Ice Palace]] of ''A Link to the Past'', Link encounters a Giant Blade Trap. This large trap starts at a set location within the room and when Link walks by, it triggers the trap. Its actions make the Giant Blade Trap more in line with the Blade Traps from ''The Legend of Zelda'' than the normal Blade Traps from ''A Link to the Past''.

Blade Traps are found in dungeons around [[Koholint Island]]. They have the same function as they do in ''The Legend of Zelda'', and can be jumped over with [[Roc's Feather]].

These work the same as the traps from ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''.

Unlike most of the other traps, this one does not slow down and retract. It continuously goes back and forth, making it a bit more difficult to pass, similar to the ones from ''Ocarina of Time'' except faster.

There are two Blade Traps in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', blue and green. They act exactly like the blue and green traps from ''Oracle of Seasons''.

The Blade Traps found in ''Four Swords'' are very similar to other appearances. They only dash out at [[Link (Four Swords)|Link]] when he crosses their path, the kind that follows a set path is not present. Another enemy, similar to Blade Traps, can retract its blades when in rest. The latter enemy comes in two kinds: those that dash out at Link when he crosses their path, and those that chase him until he loses it, e.g. by placing a bush between Link and the blade. All varieties are found throughout most of the stages; however, the [[Hero's Trial]] (in the Anniversary Edition) makes abundant use of them.

Blade Traps in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' are the same as their ''Four Swords'' counterparts.

Blade Traps are officially referred to as Traps in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. The Blue variant follows a motion controlled path and follows [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] if he crosses certain points. Green traps travel along a set line and are located only in dungeons.

Blade Traps look and behave just like all the other ones. They are found in the [[Temple of Courage]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''.

Blade Traps look and behave just like all the other ones. They are found in the [[Fire Temple (Spirit Tracks)|Fire Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.

Blade Traps in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' function similarly to those in ''A Link to the Past''. They do not react to [[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]]'s movement, but instead move on fixed paths. They make an appearance in the [[Tower of Hera (A Link Between Worlds)|Tower of Hera]] where they can be ignored by merging with the wall. The animation shows the Blade Trap constantly spinning even when it stops moving.

* Observing the Blade Trap after merging with a wall allows players to see that the Blade Trap is not actually on the ground, but levitating above.