Template:Ability Gliding is a recurring ability used by Link in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Overview
The main purpose of Gliding is to reach distant places crossing gaps. The way Link glides varies from game to game.
Link's Awakening
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Oracle of Seasons
Four Swords
The Wind Waker
The Deku Leaf have an important function is a glider. Link is able to Glide after jumping off of a ledge and using the Deku Leaf. Link holds the Deku Leaf above his head and can Glide for long distances. However, this consumes Magic Power. Link can change the direction of the wind with the "Wind's Requiem" to help him Glide faster, he can also glide to swirling updrafts get a lift in order to reach reach higher places.
The Minish Cap
One of the purpose of Ezlo in his cap form is a Glide ability. When Link jumps into an whirlwind he use Ezlo as a parachute to Glide through the air. Link can Glide through consecutive whirlwinds to gain boost in height to reach greater distances and regain any height he lost by Gliding.
Twilight Princess
Phantom Hourglass
Skyward Sword
Tri Force Heroes
Breath of the Wild
The Paraglider consumes Link's Stamina when used, limiting the time in which he may Glide through the air. If Link uses the Paraglider over a vertical draft caused by burning grass, he will be propelled upwards by the vent of wind.
Cucco Gliding
- Present in Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, Phantom Hourglass, Tri Force Heroes,A Link Between Worlds
In order to use a Cucco to Glide, Link must grab a Cucco, run off a ledge, and he will Glide with the Cucco squirming and frantically flapping its wings.
Roc's Cape
- Present in Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords, The Minish Cap
Gallery
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Link using Deku Leaf in the Wind Temple from The Wind Waker
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Link using Ezlo to Glide from The Minish Cap
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Link using a Cucco to fly
References
- ↑ "Glide" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)