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Hookshots (pronounced /ˈhʊkˌʃɒt/ HUUK -shot)[1],(ALttP | LA | LADX | OoT | OoT3D | MM | MM3D | TWW | TWWHD | ALBW | SSB | HW | CoH)[2][3][name reference needed], also known as Hook Shots,(ALttP | LA)[4][5][note 1] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series. They are machines consisting of a chain and hook. When used, the chains extend and send the hook attached towards their targets. If the hooks latch onto certain objects, Link is projected towards those objects. Link can also use them to pull enemies and objects towards him.

Location and Uses

In nearly all games, the Hookshot is almost always found inside dungeons. A recurring trend in the series is that the Hookshot is typically found inside water-themed or flooded dungeons, such as the Swamp Palace in A Link to the Past, or Catfish's Maw in Link's Awakening. The Hookshot is usually guarded by the dungeon's mini-boss and often becomes necessary to navigate the remainder of these dungeons it is found in. It is also often required to defeat the dungeons' bosses.

The Hookshot is used most commonly to grapple onto far away objects so that Link can reach previously inaccessible areas. In addition, the Hookshot can also be used as a replacement for the Boomerang by allowing Link to grab far away objects (like hard to reach Rupees or out of reach switches) and attack enemies. In most cases, attacking an enemy with the Hookshot will only stun them, but some weaker enemies such as Keese will be defeated when hit with the Hookshot. Other enemies, such as Like Likes, will instead pull Link towards them when hit by the Hookshot, which can potentially hurt Link or threaten his other items.

In 2D Zelda games, the Hookshot will latch onto specific solid objects that stand in any of the four cardinal directions and can include blocks, chests, specific stones, or pots. It is often used to pull Link over pits and unsafe hazards. In the 3D console games, the 3D environment makes greater use of the Hookshot as it can also be used to reach higher or lower heights. In these games, objects that can be grappled onto are usually marked with a bulls-eye target. In Ocarina of Time, the Hookshot also produces a laser light used for aiming the Hookshot. In Ocarina of Time 3D, the laser dot is surrounded by an extra red ring when the Hookshot is pointed at a viable object. In said game, the Hookshot can also be aimed by moving the Nintendo 3DS.

A Link to the Past

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Link's Awakening

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Ocarina of Time

The Hookshot is found in Dampé's grave in Ocarina of Time after besting Dampé the first time in a race as an adult.

An upgraded version of the Hookshot, known as the Longshot, can be found in the Water Temple. The Longshot has a much longer reach than the regular Hookshot.

Majora's Mask

The Hookshot is found in the Pirates' Fortress in Majora's Mask.

The Wind Waker

The Hookshot is found in the Wind Temple in The Wind Waker.

A Link Between Worlds

The Hookshot can be rented for 50 Rupees or bought for 800 Rupees from Ravio's Shop in A Link Between Worlds. The Hookshot can be upgraded to the Nice Hookshot by Mother Maiamai, if Link has purchased the Hookshot from Ravio's Shop and has found at least 10 Lost Maiamais. The Nice Hookshot deals more damage and extends farther.

The Hookshot can be used to grapple onto switches as well as wooden walls, which Link can then quickly merge with.

Non-Canon Appearances

Cadence of Hyrule This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by . The Hookshot appears as a key item that can assist Cadence, Link, Yves, and Zelda in reaching areas that would otherwise be out of reach to them, along with stunning and knocking back enemies.[7] It can later be upgraded to the Longshot.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions Language Name Meaning Japanese フックショット (Fukkushotto) ( ALttP | LANS )[8] Hook Shot French EU Grappin ( OoT3D )[9] Grappling Hook German Enterhaken ( LANS ) Boarding Hook Italian Arpione ( LANS ) This table was generated using translation pages.

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Gallery

The Hookshot, as seen in the Inventory of A Link to the Past

Artwork of the Hookshot from Link's Awakening

Artwork of the Hookshot from Link's Awakening

Ravio demonstrating the Hookshot's use from A Link Between Worlds

The Rented Hookshot from A Link Between Worlds

The Rented Hookshot icon from A Link Between Worlds

The Nice Hookshot from A Link Between Worlds

The Nice Hookshot icon from A Link Between Worlds

Link using the Hookshot from Super Smash Bros. Melee

Young Link using the Hookshot from Super Smash Bros. Melee

Toon Link using the Hookshot from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Hookshot icon from Hyrule Warriors

The Hookshot Item Card from Hyrule Warriors

The Hookshot Item Card from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

Sprite of the Hookshot from Cadence of Hyrule

See Also

Notes

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