[[File:File:Zora Scale PH.png.png|20x20px]] [[|]] Zora Scales are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series. They are fragments of the skin of a Zora which seem to hold the aquatic identity of the species, as a non-Zora in the possession of one gets adapted to water.
Location and Uses
Ocarina of Time
Silver Scale
In Ocarina of Time, Link's own abilities allow him to dive for no more than three seconds, or in distance, three meters. When he reaches Zora's Domain, he can participate in the Diving Game. If he manages to collect all of the Blue Rupees underwater before time runs out, he will be rewarded with the Silver Scale, which enhances Link's diving capabilities to up to 6 meters.[1] It is required to enter Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly.
Golden Scale
The Golden Scale is an enhanced version of the Silver Scale.[2] The time and depth of a dive that can be achieved with the Golden Scale is up to nine meters. Unlike the Silver Scale, obtaining the Golden Scale is optional, although it is necessary to obtain a Piece of Heart in the Lakeside Laboratory. To obtain the Golden Scale, adult Link must catch a fish that breaks the current record by at least four pounds at the Fishing Pond in Lake Hylia.
Oracle of Ages
In Oracle of Ages, the Zora Scale is given to Link by a Zora after he defeats Plasmarine and gets the Rolling Sea essence from Jabu-Jabu's Belly.[3] The Zora Scale is required to bypass the Zora guarding the way to the Sea of Storms.[4] On the Sea of Storms, Link will find the stranded Piratians. The Zora Scale, which is a charm capable of calming the seas,[5] must be given to the Cap'n of the Piratians, so that they can escape the Sea of Storms.[6] As thanks, Link receives the Tokay Eyeball, which is required to access the Ancient Tomb.[7]
Phantom Hourglass
In Phantom Hourglass, Zora Scales are Treasures that can be sold on Mercay Island to the Teller of Treasures for a random amount of Rupees.[8] It is also a highly valued commodity among members of the Ho Ho Tribe.
Tri Force Heroes
In Tri Force Heroes, the Zora Scale is a bronze type Material that can only be found in the Riverside area of the Drablands. It is required to create the Zora Costume.
Non-Canon Appearances
Hyrule Warriors Series
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In Hyrule Warriors, the Zora Scale is a class of Weapon used by Ruto. It is associated with Water.
Variations
The default Zora Scale is the Silver Scale. The second form of the Zora Scale is the Golden Scale, followed by the Water Dragon Scale.
The Lv.★ form of the Zora Scale is the 8-Bit Clock, which is only available in Hyrule Warriors. Its appearance is based on the 8-bit Magical Clock from The Legend of Zelda. In Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, instead of appearing as a separate Weapon, the 8-Bit Clock replaces the Sun Dragon Scale when the "8-Bit Weapons" Setting is turned on in Game Settings within the Settings menu.
In Hyrule Warriors Legends, the fourth form of the Zora Scale is the Sun Dragon Scale, which is associated with both the Elements of Water and Light.
| Weapon | Number of Stars | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Icon | Element(s) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Lv.1 |  Silver Scale |
 Water
|
80 | 88 | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 |
| Lv.2 |  Golden Scale |
Water
|
150 | 165 | 180 | 195 | 210 | 225 |
| Lv.3 |  Water Dragon Scale |
Water
|
280 | 308 | 336 | 364 | 392 | 420 |
| Lv.★ (HW) |  8-bit Clock |
Water
|
280 | 308 | 336 | 364 | 392 | 420 |
| Lv.4 (HWL) | Water Dragon Scale + |
Water
|
500 | 550 | 600 | 650 | 700 | 750 |
| Lv.4+ (HWL) | Sun Dragon Scale |
Water Light
|
500 | 550 | 600 | 650 | 700 | 750 |
Attack Combinations
| Attack Pattern | Effect |
|---|---|
| Y Y Y Y Y Y | |
| Y Y Y Y X | |
| Y Y Y Y Y Y Y | |
| Y Y Y Y Y X |
Special Attack
Ruto winks to the screen, then forms a pool of water on the ground around her, which quickly turns into a whirlpool as she swims around in it. After a few seconds, the whirlpool shifts into a watery twister, before exploding and throwing enemies outwards. This attack damages enemies in a circular range around Ruto.
Trivia
- In Twilight Princess, the Zora Armor is made of Zora scales.[9]
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | |||
| Zora Scale | Silver Scale | Golden Scale | ||
 |
Japanese | ゾーラのうろこ (Zōra no Uroko) | 銀のウロコ (Gin no Uroko) | 金のウロコ (Kin no Uroko) |
 |
FrenchEU | Écaille des Zora (OoA) Écaille de Zora (PH) |
Écaille d'argent | Écaille d'or |
 |
German | Zora-Schuppe | Silberne Schuppe | Goldene Schuppe |
 |
Italian | Squama di Zora | Squama d'argento | Squama d'oro |
 |
SpanishEU | Escama de Zora | Escama de plata | Escama de oro |
Gallery
- Silver Scale.png
Silver Scale artwork from Ocarina of Time
- Golden Scale.png
Golden Scale artwork from Ocarina of Time
- Silver Scale OoT.png
Silver Scale from Ocarina of Time
- Golden Scale OoT.png
Golden Scale from Ocarina of Time
Link obtaining the Zora Scale in Oracle of Ages
Zora Scale Adventure Mode sprite from Hyrule Warriors
A wave, used to represent Ruto's attack with the Zora Scale in Adventure Mode from Hyrule Warriors
Ruto wielding the Sun Dragon Scale in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Ruto wielding the 8-Bit Clock in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Video Gallery
| Zora Scale gameplay from Hyrule Warriors |
References
- ↑ "You got the Silver Scale! Jump into the water and press (A). You can dive deeper than you could before." — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "You got the Golden Scale! Jump into the water and press (A). Now you can dive much deeper than you could before!" — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "You have done so much for us! Our seas are clean and all is well! I offer you our symbol of heroism--the Zora Scale!" — Zora (Oracle of Ages)
- ↑ "The seas beyond here swallow up all who venture into them--the Sea of Storms! I can't allow a child like you to pass! The Zora Scale? So you're Link! You may pass!" — Zora Guard (Oracle of Ages)
- ↑ "Har! Ye've got the Zora's Scale sea charm! Aye, that could calm this Sea o' Storms!" — Cap'n (Oracle of Ages)
- ↑ "Thank'ee! Now we can escape these seas!" — Cap'n (Oracle of Ages)
- ↑ "Take this as a sign o' me thanks! It's the jewel called the Tokay Eyeball! It's said to be the thing that opens the way to the ancient tomb." — Cap'n (Oracle of Ages)
- ↑ "It's said that a Zora dropped this rare and sparkling scale!" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Garments made of Zora scales. They let you breathe and swim in water but are weak against fire and ice." — N/A (Twilight Princess)