Great Spin Attack
Link performing a Great Spin Attack from Twilight Princess
First appearance	The Minish Cap (2005)
Appearances	The Minish Cap Twillight Princess Phantom Hourglass Spirit Tracks
Learned	(The Minish Cap) Swiftblade the First (Twilight Princess) Hero's Shade (Phantom Hourglass) Swordsman's Scroll
Purpose	Hit multiple enemies
Requirements	Sword

"You have at your disposal the basic sword technique known as the spin attack. You have mastered numerous hidden skills and now house the spirit of the true hero. You now have in you the ability to magnify the power of your spin attack. But the only time you can draw out that power is when your life energy is brimming full. Now, try unleashing this spin attack on me."

— Hero's Shade

The Great Spin Attack is a recurring skill in the Legend of Zelda series. In most appearances, the Great Spin attack, when activated, unleashes multiple Spin Attacks, or the power of multiple Spin Attacks. It is similar to the Hurricane Spin from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

Appearances Edit

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Edit

The Great Spin Attack is the final sword technique learned in the game. Swiftblade the First teaches Link this skill in his Dojo. The Great Spin attack can be activated by continually pressing the button Link's sword is equipped with during a normal Spin Attack. The duration of the Great Spin Attack can be increased if Link trains with Greatblade. Unlike in some other installments in the series, there are no drawbacks to using a Great Spin Attack, such as magic power loss or dizziness that occurs once the spin is complete. It is useful for defeating concentrated groups of multiple weak enemies and cutting patches of grass. When its destructive power is combined with the effects of Picolyte, it becomes a very useful means of obtaining rare items such as Kinstones or Mysterious Shells.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Edit

The Great Spin is the final Hidden Skill Link can learn from the Hero's Shade. When Link's health is full, his Spin Attack will become a Great Spin Attack; the Great Spin Attack will inflict more damage than an ordinary Spin Attack, making this one of the strongest sword techniques in the game enabling link to defeat many enemies in one hit. The differences between this and a regular Spin Attack are a red streak appearing in the sword's trail, a greater range, and a different battle cry uttered by Link. The Great Spin Attack is less pronounced when used underwater. Since the Hero's Shade is the essence of The Hero of Time from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, the Great Spin may be an adaptation of the Magical Spin that is used by that incarnation of Link during his adventures.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Edit

The Great Spin Attack can be learned by completing a small trading quest near the end of the game. To use the Great Spin Attack, Link must do three consecutive Spin Attacks. After the Great Spin Attack has ended, Link will be temporarily stunned, a trait of the Hurricane Spin. When used, it allows Link to move faster than when he is running; as such, it is useful for clearing certain parts of the Temple of the Ocean King.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Edit

The Great Spin Attack is learned after collecting all 20 stamps for Niko's Stamp Book. It is executed in the same manner as in Phantom Hourglass and leaves Link stunned for a short while after using it. If Link runs into a treasure, he will stop that attack and pick it up, leaving him in his normal state. Running into any object that is indestructible yet not part of the border of the game while performing this also stops the attack with no dizzy aftereffects. Dark Link, the final enemy fought in the Take 'Em All On minigame, uses this technique in battle.

See also Edit

• Hurricane Spin
• Downthrust
• Dash Attack
• Peril Beam
• Rock Breaker
• Roll Attack
• Spin Attack
• Sword Beam
• Tiger Scrolls
• Whirlwind Sword Attack
• Back Slice
• Shield Attack
• Helm Splitter
• Ending Blow
• Jump Strike
• Mortal Draw
• Hidden Skills