Shell Blade

Shell Blade

Shell Blade from Twilight Princess

Games	Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Twilight Princess
Location	Ocarina of Time Water Temple Gerudo Training Ground Majora's Mask Pirates' Fortress Great Bay Great Bay Temple Twilight Princess Lakebed Temple
Threat
Attacks	Ocarina of Time Contact
Effective Weapons	Sword Hookshot Megaton Hammer Din's Fire Clawshot

Shell Blades are enemies from Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess. They are seashell-shaped creatures that are found in water environments.

Ocarina of Time

		Shell Blade Its internal muscle is its weak point!

In Ocarina of Time, Shell Blades are mostly found in the 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, 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

		Don't tell me you don't know about the Shell Blade! It's impossible to beat it if you aim for anything but its ligament inside the shell.

In Majora's Mask, Shell Blades' behavior and appearance are identical to that in Ocarina of Time. They can be found in Great Bay, Great Bay Temple, and Pirates' Fortress, guarding some of the Zora Eggs in tanks. Once again, the Hookshot is one of the best ways to deal with them, although while wearing the Zora 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 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 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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  Shell Blade from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

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  Shell Blade from Majora's Mask