Magic Rods,(LANS | HW)[3][note 1][5] also known as Magical Rods,(TLoZ)[2] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and Uses[]
The Legend of Zelda[]
In The Legend of Zelda, the Magical Rod allows Link to shoot projectile beams. The beams are similar to a Wizzrobe's and travel across the screen. According to the game manual, it is the same wand that Wizzrobes use to attack.[6] In the first quest, the Magical Rod is found in Level 6. In the Second Quest, it is found in Level 8.
The Book of Magic can be found to increase the power of the Magical Rod. After obtaining it, the Magical Rod's attack leaves a fiery blaze, similarly to the Candle, when it makes contact with an enemy or wall. This also allows the Magical Rod to be used in lieu of the Candle to light up pitch dark rooms.
Link's Awakening[]
In Link's Awakening, the Magical Rod is used to expel blasts of magical energy in the form of fireballs.[2] It is the main item of Turtle Rock. It is primarily used as a weapon and for lighting unreachable Torches.[1] The Magical Rod is vital to defeating the Dungeon's boss, Hot Head. The Magical Rod is one of the most powerful weapons in Link's Awakening, doing twice as much damage as even the Koholint Sword.
There are some enemies the Magical Rod does less damage against, or cannot damage at all, such as Crows, Takkuri, and Stalfos. The Magical Rod is also notable as the only item other than the Magic Powder that can kill a Cucco and a Mutt.[7]
Tears of the Kingdom[]
The Magical rod returns, now known as the Magic rod. It possesses no magical abilities on its own, but provides a boosted effect when fused with elemental gems like Ruby and Sapphire.
Magic Rods can be purchased at bargainer statues for 100 poes, along with the Magic Staff and Magic Scepter.
Other Appearances[]
Hyrule Warriors[]
The Magic Rod is a class of Weapon used by Link in Hyrule Warriors. It is associated with Fire. It can shoot wide-ranged projectiles and conjure pillars of flames to juggle enemies. The Rod is also capable of changing shape, such as forming a flamethrower, transforming into a larger staff to emit flame-based energy beams, and transforming into a fiery battleaxe.
An 8-Bit version of the Magical Rod from The Legend of Zelda, called the 8-Bit Magical Rod?, appears as the Lv.★ form of Lana's Spear. It was added to the game with the Twilight Princess Pack DLC in Hyrule Warriors.
Variations[]
The Lv.1 Magic Rod is the Fire Rod. It resembles the Fire Rods of later game appearances like A Link to the Past and Four Swords Adventures.
The Lv.2 Magic Rod is the Prism Rod.
The Lv.3 Magic Rod is the Magical Rod. It more closely resembles the Magical Rod from The Legend of Zelda.
The Lv.★ Magic Rod is the 8-Bit Candle, which is based on the Red Candle from The Legend of Zelda. It was added to Hyrule Warriors with the Master Quest Pack DLC. In Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, instead of appearing as a separate Weapon, the 8-Bit Candle replaces the Crackling Rod when the "8-Bit Weapons" Setting is turned on in Game Settings within the Settings menu.
The Lv.4 Magic Rod is the Magical Rod +, which is available in Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. It appears identical to the Magic Rod but is a much stronger Weapon.
The Lv.4+ Magic Rod is the Crackling Rod, which was added to Hyrule Warriors Legends with the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Pack DLC and is unlockable in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. As a Multi-Element Weapon, the Crackling Rod is also associated with Lightning. It has the same form as the Magical Rod but with an orange color scheme.
| Weapon | Number of Stars | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Icon | Element(s) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Lv.1 |  Fire Rod |
 Fire
|
80 | 88 | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 |
| Lv.2 |  Prism Rod |
Fire
|
150 | 165 | 180 | 195 | 210 | 225 |
| Lv.3 |  Magical Rod |
Fire
|
280 | 308 | 336 | 364 | 392 | 420 |
| Lv.★ (HW | HWDE) |  8-Bit Candle |
Fire
|
280 | 308 | 336 | 364 | 392 | 420 |
| Lv.4 (HWL | HWDE) | Magical Rod + |
Fire
|
500 | 550 | 600 | 650 | 700 | 750 |
| Lv.4+ (HWL | HWDE) | Crackling Rod |
Fire Lightning
|
500 | 550 | 600 | 650 | 700 | 750 |
Attack Combinations[]
| Attack Pattern | Effect |
|---|---|
| Y X X X | |
| Y Y X X X | |
| Y Y Y X X X | |
| Y Y Y Y X |
Special Attack[]
Link points the Magic Rod skyward which opens, releasing a fiery dragon that corkscrews ahead for a moderate distance. The attack can hit enemies behind Link as the dragon coils behind him.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | マジカルロッド (Majikaru Roddo)[8] | Same as English. |
 | Dutch | Magische Staf[9] | Magical Staff |
 | FrenchEU | Bâton magique[10] | Magical stick |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | |||
Gallery[]
Magical Rod artwork from The Legend of Zelda
Artwork of the Magical Rod from Link's Awakening
Artwork of the Magical Rod from Link's Awakening
Render of the Fire Rod from Hyrule Warriors
Render of the Prism Rod from Hyrule Warriors
Render of the Magic Rod from Hyrule Warriors
8-Bit Magical Rod? icon from Hyrule Warriors
Magic Rod Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors
Link using the Magic Rod in his victory animation from Hyrule Warriors
Link wielding the 8-Bit Candle from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Link wielding the Crackling Rod from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Lana wielding the 8-Bit Magical Rod? from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Video Gallery[]
| Magic Rod trailer from Hyrule Warriors |
See Also[]
Notes
- ↑ Magic Rod was referred to as the Magical Rod in all versions of Link's Awakening prior to Link's Awakening DX.[2][4] However, as this contradicts the name given in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, it is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 131(TLoZ | LA)
- ↑ "You got the Magic Rod! Now you can burn things! Burn it! Burn it all down!" — N/A (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
- ↑ "You've got the Magic Rod! Now you can burn things! Burn it! Burn, baby burn!" — N/A (Link's Awakening DX)
- ↑ "Magic Rod" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors)
- ↑ "Magic wand
This is the wand that Wizzrobe uses. Wave it to let loose magical spells. What's more, if Link picks up the Magic Book and learns some new spells, he can chant some fiery spells and send out flames." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 26) - ↑ Link's Awakening - Killing Cuccos, YouTube, published August 5, 2009.
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 25
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 26
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 26