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Silver Arrow
Artwork of a Silver Arrow from The Legend of Zelda
Artwork of a Silver Arrow from The Legend of Zelda
First appearance The Legend of Zelda (1987)
Appearances The Legend of Zelda
A Link to the Past
Found (The Legend of Zelda)
Level 9
(A Link to the Past)
Pyramid
Effective against (The Legend of Zelda)
Gannon
(A Link to the Past)
Ganon

Silver Arrows (銀の矢 Gin no Ya?) are recurring items in the Legend of Zelda series. These glittering arrows, made entirely from silver, are a devastating weapon that can literally destroy Ganon, whereas in most other instances he has merely been sealed away. It is commonly thought that they are replaced by the Light Arrows in later Zelda games, but in truth, the arrows behave oppositely from each other in that the Light Arrows are used to stun Ganon, while the Silver Arrows are used to damage, and ultimately kill, Ganon after he has been stunned.

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Appearances Edit

The Legend of Zelda Edit

Silver Arrows are one of the treasures of Level 9 (Spectacle Rock), the other being the Red Ring. Link must have the Silver Arrows in order to defeat the final boss, Ganon, and save Princess Zelda. Link must strike Ganon with his sword several times (the exact number depends on the strength of the sword); on the final Ganon will turn red and stop moving briefly. At this point, Link must then shoot him with a Silver Arrow to destroy him and save Princess Zelda.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Edit

The Silver Arrows are not separate items; rather, they are upgrades of Link's regular Arrows. After Link has defeated dungeons five and six in the Dark World, he can purchase a Super Bomb from the Bomb Shop (located exactly where Link's House was located in the Light World.) This can be used to break a cracked wall in the Pyramid, revealing a mysterious fountain inside. If Link throws his Bow & Arrow into the fountain, a Great Fairy appears, asking him about whether or not he dropped it. If Link answers truthfully, he is given the Silver Arrows.

After defeating the remaining dungeons, the Seven Maidens will make it possible for Link to confront Ganon. During the confrontation, Ganon is stunned for a short while, allowing Link to damage him with a Silver Arrow and ultimately defeat him, and restore peace and prosperity to Hyrule.

Possible InspirationEdit

Theory warning: This section contains theoretical information based on the research of one or several other users. It has not been officially verified by Nintendo and its factual accuracy is disputed.

Silver arrows may have been inspired by Silver Bullets, which are often the only weapon capable of defeating werewolves, witches, or other fictional monsters in folklore.

Theory warning: Theories end here.

Non-canonical appearances Edit

Non-canon warning: This article or section contains non-canonical information that is not considered to be an official part of the Legend of Zelda series and should not be considered part of the overall storyline.

BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets Edit

Near the end of the game the male or female Mascot discovers Silver Arrows inside the stone slab.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past manga Edit

One of Ganty's Silver Arrowheads
YatanogarasuAdded by Yatanogarasu

In the manga version of A Link to the Past, the arrowheads of the Silver Arrows are worn by Ganty, a Hylian Knight descendant, as earrings. They were given to her as an heirloom by her guardian. When Zelda told Ganty of her true heritage and the purpose of the earrings she wore, Ganty used the Silver Arrow to deal Ganon a death blow.

Non-canon warning: Non-canonical information ends here.

See also Edit

Retrieved from "http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Silver_Arrow"
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