Magic

Who is a fan of Link using Magic, and what do you suggest they put as magic attacks/abbilities in the new zelda wii or any new zelda.

I think, that Links new partner should have magic. And it could help defend you, like shoot fire/ice/electricity at enemies.

Maybe Link could use magic. But not the basic Fire,ice, etc. Something different...

No, not a single person on ZU likes Link.

He should get helicopter spin-attacks like in Smash Bros and Soul Calibur.
And they should incorporate LttP's medallions into a 3D game.

I think that maybee a LoZ based entirely on a magician would be cool. I know it's completely disregarding classic zelda, but it would be cool. I mean, he would still have a sword, but he would have like a wand (like the windwaker, and used in a similar way) and learn magic attacks like you learn sword attacks in TP. You would probably also get magic equipment in dungeons as well as hardware (like the hook shot, boomerang, bow and arrow) only you could spruce up with magic, like fire arrows, quake arrows, lightning arrows, super amazing boomerang thing (I dont know how to magically spruice up a boomerang, except maybee insert type of temple here boomerang)

Well, I'd welcome a return of magic arrows at the very least. Freezing enemies and lighting them a flame was quite fun.

Imaginative new takes on any of the magic we've seen previously could be neat as well. Mostly though, I'd like something completely new in terms of pure magical items/attacks.

Yes! Link should be able to use magic again!
Maybe Link could have a powerful sword that uses magic with each swipe. And like Mandrag said, it would be awesome to have the ALttP medallions in a 3D game.

Originally Posted by fratey

No, not a single person on ZU likes Link.

It's true.

Originally Posted by fratey

No, not a single person on ZU likes Link.

Really?

Anyway, some new elemental items would be sweet. Dark arrows can drain the enemie's life. Gooey arrows, very unlikely, but the name fits their effect, which can slow down your foes. A beam that comes out of the Master Sword would be amazing, but it would consume a massive amount of magic power. Farores Wind can probably boost your attack and running speed. Lots of possibilities.

I'd like the typical fire/ice spells. Add in the ALttP medalions, the cane of Somaria, Byrna, Dominion and Pacci aswell and there is an interesting amount of spells already.

Others could include a sort of telekinesis spell, stunning spell and day/night spell

Well, Link is a Hylian, it's rather odd that he doesn't use magic much, as it's his race's trademark.

So, I would be all for it. It would be nice if he could use magic without any items.

Originally Posted by Diabetic Link

I aggree that new arrows would be cool. Here are a few things I have come up with:

Shadow Arrows: Can be used to turn walls into shadows when needed, also can be used to drop through the ground (would be used to get to the boss). These also can shoot through walls and trees, useful for taking out unarmored enemies who are hiding.

Spirit Arrows: Can be used to turn enemies into spirits for a short time, thus making you invincible to them, and when you use Light Arrows (see below) on these spirits, it does massive damage (like 3 Master sword hits).

Light Arrows: can be used against any spirit or shadow enemy for massive damage, they will leave a beacon, usefull in dark rooms in shadow temples, or at night.

Fire Arrows: Basically like normal fire arrows, but on impact it is simmalar to Din's Fire in OoT

Forest Arrows: Grows vines in a large circle if you need to climb to a ledge just out of reach or hookshot onto a ledge across a large gap.

Water Arrows: Douses any fire enemy, and can be used underwater.

Ice Arrows: Makes a solid surface on any body of water, blocks entrances, which can be melted by fire arrows. Also does good dammage on water enemies.

Electric Arrows: Travel very quickly. Does good damage to water enemies, and can be used like the dominion rod on any metal object.

Sniper Arrows: Come with a scope for your bow and are very slender, aerodynamic, and accurate. Basically used to pick off weak to moderate enemies from extremely long distances. can be paired with electric arrows to make them move faster.

I know I just copied this from another forum, but it fits well here too. You would use magic to fire all of these, so i put it here too.

I want to see some kind of magic that would be actually be useable as a main way of attacking, and not just a "kill everyone on screen depleting all your magic meter", the Fire/Ice rods made a good job as this, but they still used a great amount of magic power.

Originally Posted by Diabetic Link

I know I just copied this from another forum, but it fits well here too. You would use magic to fire all of these, so i put it here too.

Not all of Link's magic has to be used by the bow and arrow. Brand new magical weapons would be a fresh, fun change. Those are some very good, innovative uses for his bow and arrow, though.

Yeah, I would like medalions from ALttP in a 3d game, too. the fire rod and ice rod would be cool, too. A dominion rod for enemies would be awesome.

How about a spell that lets Link turn transparent for as long as he has magic? He could avoid enemy attacks and phase through magical barriers (think Invisibility Cap in Mario 64)

Having Link be able to use magic like in the previous games and to use new skills would be fun, but I don't want him to be overpowered. If they do make Link considerably stronger because of his arsenal, then the enemies should be just as strong.

Given Link's style, he'd just use magic to enhance his melee combat.

Being able to send a shockwave out when you do a final blow, charging the Master Sword with different types of elemental energy, there are a variety of options.

they should at least bring back Din's fire, Farore's wind an Nayru's love

I know it isn't anything new... but I'd like to see Din's Fire come back, or something like it, but make it different somehow, I really just liked the way they made Link move when using it. And I do miss Fire, Light, and Ice arrows... those were great fun. They could use different things with it though, its just fun to be able to do cool stuff with a bow and arrow! I really like the idea of magic being used as upgrades so it doesn't feel completely necessary and is just freakign fun!

I do think however that whatever magic they do bring into the game (if they are doing it at all) they should make it kind of minor, so you can use it a lot, and so it doesn't defeat the purpose of fighting by making everything die instantly. If its going to be something crazy like that, make it a later-in-the-game side quest type thing.