- Not to be confused with Spike.
Template:Enemy The Blade Trap, also simply known as a Trap, is a recurring, commonplace type of obstacle found in Dungeons in Template:LZS.
Characteristics and Weaknesses
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Blade Traps are formidable, mechanized obstacles equipped with spikes or blades. They come in a variety of types and are always impervious to all attacks, with some either staying dormant until approached, and others moving in a set path.
Blade Traps as dormant obstacles are common to the 2D games, in titles such as The Legend of Zelda, Link's Awakening and the Template:OoX. Generally speaking, upon crossing the path of a Blade Trap, whether vertical or horizontal, the trap will react instantly by closing in rapidly on the intruder. Contact with a Blade Trap damages Link (usually one Heart by default) and may prove deadly in some circumstances. After being set off, they will slowly return to their original position.
Other Blade Traps glide along a projected path, specifically those in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, but also appears in some 2D games as well, such as A Link to the Past. These Blade Traps move along the ground, regardless of Link's presence, at the same constant speed, competing for space. The path of these traps vary; with some either moving from one side to the next, and others moving in a complete circle.
Other, although much less common, types of Blade Traps have also appeared throughout the series. A Link to the Past and the Oracle series introduced giant versions of Blade Traps, which move in a set path around the room, taking up large amounts of space. In Twilight Princess, a stone model used in the Arbiter's Grounds and a gilded model used in the Temple of Time appear, both of which appear as obstacles that move along the Spinner rails. The boss of Arbiter's Grounds, Stallord, makes great use of them in its boss battle. These Blade Traps are the only kind that can be destroyed, as the Dominion Rod may be used to bring a nearby statue to life, consequently smashing the trap in question with its ax.
A similar type of trap called the Chaser appears in the Oracle series, Four Swords and The Minish Cap, which is a sentient bladed trap that will follow Link down narrow corridors once he is within its line of vision.
Blade Traps appear as a hazard in Skyward Sword. They can be found in Lanayru Desert on the way to meeting Lanayru, the Thunder Dragon. These sharp blades move back and forth, making it difficult for Link to pass through the area.
Trivia
- In the Prima Games guide for Ocarina of Time 3D, Blade Traps are referred to as Spike Traps.
Etymology
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | トラップ (Torappu) トゲトラップ (Togetorappu)  デグトラップ (Degu Torappu) |
Trap Spiny Trap Big Trap |
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FrenchEU | Piège | Trap |
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German | Klingenfalle | Blade Trap |
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Italian | Trabocchetto | |
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SpanishEU | Trampa | Trap |
Gallery
Link and Blade Traps in the The Legend of Zelda
Blade Trap sprite from The Legend of Zelda
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A larger Blade Trap from A Link to the Past
An unused Trap design from A Link to the Past
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In-game appearance of a Link's Awakening Blade Trap
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A Blade Trap as they appear in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask
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A Giant Blade Trap from Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons
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The red version of the Oracles' Giant Blade Trap
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Blade Trap in Four Swords
A Blade Trap from the Wind Temple in The Wind Waker
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A Blade Trap in Four Swords Adventures
A spiked Blade Trap from Twilight Princess
A Blade Trap from Arbiter's Grounds in Twilight Princess
A Blade Trap from the Temple of Time in Twilight Princess
A Blade Trap from Hyrule Castle in Twilight Princess
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A Blade Trap from Phantom Hourglass
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A Blade Trap from Spirit Tracks
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A Blade Trap from Skyward Sword
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Link and a Blade Trap; action figure from The Legend of Zelda
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Artwork of a Blade Trap from the Million Publishing guide for The Legend of Zelda
A Blade Trap in Zelda's Adventure
See Also
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