Rope
An enemy poison snake that charges when on the same vertical or horizontal line
A poison snake that charges at player Link when aligned on the vertical or horizontal axis. In the Second Quest, it flashes and has increased durability.
Trivia
- Rope always charges and attacks when positioned in a straight vertical or horizontal line with the player.
- In the Second Quest, its durability jumps to 4, and it is given a flashing special effect.
- It often drops 5 rupees when defeated.
- Its straight-line movement pattern is influenced by the player's position, making it an enemy that can be easily avoided.
Alternate names
rope
Poison Snake
Profile
- Species
- Poison Snake
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- It has a long, thin snake-like form, moves in straight lines vertically or horizontally, and launches a charge attack when Link is on the same line.
- Distinguishing features
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- Long thin body
- Possesses poison
- Appears to flicker (in Second Quest)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Aggressive
- Detailed personality
- Aggressive temperament that performs charge attacks toward Link when on the same vertical or horizontal line. Movements and attacks are straight-line and predictable.
- Keywords
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- Aggressive
- Linear movement
- Charge
- Poison
- Durability change (Second Quest)
- Talents
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- Poison possession
- Ability to charge quickly in a straight line
- Skills
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- High-speed charge toward targets on the line
- Resilient durability (varies between quests)
- Motivation
- To hinder player Link and inflict damage.
- Habits
- Has the habit of always charging when on the same vertical or horizontal line as Link.
History
- Backstory
- One type of enemy on the overworld and in dungeons in 'The Legend of Zelda'. A poison snake that charges when Link enters its vertical or horizontal line. It also appears in the Second Quest with greatly increased durability.
- Debut date
- February 21, 1986
- Work title
- The Legend of Zelda
- Media type
- Game
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- First appeared in the Family Computer Disk System game 'The Legend of Zelda'.
Durability Increase in Second Quest
- Significant event
- Durability Increase in Second Quest
- Description
- In the Second Quest, it flashes while its durability increases, making it a stronger enemy.
Prototype for Similar Enemies in Many Sequels
- Significant event
- Prototype for Similar Enemies in Many Sequels
- Description
- Similar enemies with the same behavior appear in later works, but this game's Rope is the original.
Relationships
Dungeon Enemies
Dungeon Enemies: unknown
Overworld Enemies
Overworld Enemies: unknown
Media appearances
The Legend of Zelda
Game
February 21, 1986 Family Computer Disk System version
The Legend of Zelda (Second Quest)
Game
February 21, 1986 Family Computer Disk System version - High difficulty hidden element
Voice cast and creators
Shigeru Miyamoto
- Creator name
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Role
- Original author
Takashi Tezuka
- Creator name
- Takashi Tezuka
- Role
- Game Designer
Toshihiko Nakagō
- Creator name
- Toshihiko Nakagō
- Role
- Programmer
Yasunari Soejima
- Creator name
- Yasunari Soejima
- Role
- Programmer
Koji Kondo
- Creator name
- Koji Kondo
- Role
- Music Composer