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Sand Rods are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2] They allow the wielder to construct walls of Sand to act as barriers.

Location and Uses[]

A Link Between Worlds[]

In contrast with its incarnation from Spirit Tracks, the Sand Rod can only allow Link to make solid walls of sand rise in a straight line front of him. Additionally, Link cannot create sand beneath him. Consequently, the Sand Rod is useless on any other type of terrain, but invaluable on patches of sand. It is useful for creating passageways for Link to cross, both by walking on top of them and by merging with their sides; unearthing sand-dwelling enemies and stunning them; revealing buried Treasure Chests and hidden Maiamais; and elevating enemies. It is notably mandatory for both reaching and subsequently traversing the Desert Palace.

ALBW Rented Sand Rod Icon

The Sand Rod can be obtained as soon as the Thieves' Hideout is cleared. The Rod was originally rented from Ravio by Osfala,[3] who intended to use it to traverse the Eastern Palace.[4] The Rod remained with him after he was turned into a painting by Yuga, until Link saved Osfala after traversing the Thieves' Hideout. Osfala returns the Sand Rod to Link, asking him to bring it back to Ravio's Shop.[5][6] From this point on, the young hero can rent it for 50 Rupees or buy the Sand Rod himself for 800 Rupees.

ALBW Nice Sand Rod Icon

If Link has bought the Sand Rod and has located 10 Lost Maiamais, Mother Maiamai can upgrade the Sand Rod to the Nice Sand Rod. Unlike the regular Sand Rod, the sand pillars from the Nice Sand Rod will not disappear over time. Instead, the Rod has to be used again in order to collapse them.

Other Appearances[]

Hyrule Warriors Legends[]



Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapaneseサンドロッド (Sando Roddo) (ALBW)[7]Sand Rod
CanadaFrenchCABaguette des sables (ALBW)[8]
FranceFrenchEUBaguette des sables (ALBW)[9]
GermanyGermande-niwa:SandstabSandstab (ALBW | HWDE)[10][11]
ItalyItalianBacchetta delle sabbie (ALBW)[12]
South KoreaKorean샌드 로드 (Saendeu Rodeu) (ALBW)[13]
SpainSpanishEUBáculo de las Arenas (ALBW)[14]
Latin AmericaSpanishLABáculo de las Arenas (ALBW)[15]
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See Also[]

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 137 (ALBW)
  2. "Sand Rod: Adds Fire to recommended elements. Use on sand mounds to reveal treasure." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  3. "Someone else is already renting the Sand Rod. He rented it when I was in the village seeing if that was a good place to set up my shop. He was in such a rush that I didn’t get his name. Said he had important business somewhere. Anyway, I’ve got only one of each item, so you’ll have to wait for that item to come home to roost." — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
  4. "I even got myself a Sand Rod, so I’m more or less invincible. Bold talk, you might say, but it’s simply the truth. I’ll get to the bottom of all this Yuga nonsense. Now, farewell to you, Link." — Osfala (A Link Between Worlds)
  5. "Ah, and I suppose if you’re the hero, then you have more need of this Sand Rod than have I. I wish I could give it to you as a gift, but truth be told, it’s not mine. It belongs to a merchant named Ravio. I rented it, and the deal was that if I fell in battle… Well, never mind. I need to get it back to him, but I seem to be…stuck here." — Osfala (A Link Between Worlds)
  6. "You got the Sand Rod, but you’ll have to return it to Ravio. At least then you can find it at his shop!" — N/A (A Link Between Worlds)
  7. "サンドロッド
    砂地で使えば大きな壁が出現!
    ただし壁はしばらくたつと
    消滅するので注意が必要!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  8. "Baguette des sables
    Grâce à elle, vous pouvez faire jaillir du sable un mur immense pour un moment!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  9. "Baguette des sables
    Grâce à elle, vous pouvez faire jaillir du sable un mur immense pour un moment !
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  10. "Sandstab
    Lässt Sand zu einer Wand aufsteigen, die aber nach kurzer Zeit wieder zerfällt!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  11. "Sandstab: Fügt Feuer als empfohlenes Element hinzu und macht an Sandhaufen Schätze sichtbar." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  12. "Bacchetta delle sabbie
    Nel deserto può creare una parete di sabbia che però scompare dopo un po'.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  13. "샌드 로드
    모래로 된 땅에서 사용하면
    커다린 벽이 생긴다! 하지만 벽은
    시간이 지나면 사라지므로 주의!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  14. "Báculo de las Arenas
    Forma un muro con la arena que se halle cerca y que, tras un tiempo, desaparece.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  15. "Báculo de las Arenas
    Forma un muro con la arena que se halle cerca y que, tras un tiempo, desaparece.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
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