Oxygen Gauge
The Oxygen Gauge is a recurring mechanic in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed]
Overview
Ocarina of Time
The Oxygen Gauge first appears in Ocarina of Time, as a timer below the Magic Meter that shows up whenever Link is wholly submerged in Water. It counts down Link's remaining oxygen supply, causing him to drown if it runs out unless he has a Fairy in a Bottle to revive him. While wearing the Zora Tunic, the Oxygen Gauge does not appear―Link can spend an unlimited amount of time underwater.[3]
Majora's Mask
The Oxygen Gauge in Majora's Mask functions similarly to how it did in Ocarina of Time, except that Link can spend time underwater as a child instead of only as an adult. Instead of the Zora Tunic, he can transform into Zora Link with the Zora Mask to breathe underwater without a timer.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, the Oxygen Gauge appears as a blue bar under Link's Heart Containers, looking similar to the Magic Meter. The gauge appears when Link is underwater when using the Iron Boots, unless he is wearing the Zora Armor.[4] Unlike previous games, bottled Fairies are incapable of reviving Link if he drowns.
Skyward Sword
In Skyward Sword, the Oxygen Gauge appears as a circular meter similar to the Stamina Meter. Using the spin maneuver underwater causes the gauge to deplete faster, and in Hero Mode, it consume twice as much air. Touching a poison gas bubble also depletes the gauge. Unlike previous games, when the gauge is completely empty, Link does not drown instantly; instead, he begins to lose health. By using an Air Potion, the Oxygen Gauge depletes at a slower rate,[5] while the Air Potion + prevents the Oxygen Gauge from depleting entirely.[6]
Echoes of Wisdom
The Oxygen Gauge is set to reappear in Echoes of Wisdom. It appears when Zelda is Swimming through Water Blocks that she summoned with the Tri Rod.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 FrenchCACanadian | Jauge d'oxygène (TPHDTwilight Princess HD)[10] | Oxygen Gauge |
 German |
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 SpanishLALatin American | Indicador de oxígeno (TPHDTwilight Princess HD)[7] | Oxygen Indicator |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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The Oxygen Gauge from Skyward Sword
See Also
References
- ↑ Twilight Princess HD manual, pg. 8
- ↑
That's Air Potion! If you drink that, your Oxygen Gauge will reduce less quickly when you're underwater for a short time.
— Luv (Skyward Sword) - ↑
You got a Zora Tunic! This diving suit is adult size, so it won't fit a kid. Wear it, and you won't drown underwater.
— Game Screen (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
Garments made of Zora scales. They let you breathe and swim in water but are weak against fire and ice.
— N/A (Twilight Princess) - ↑
You got an Air Potion! Drink this to make your oxygen gauge deplete at a slower rate. One bottle is effective for three minutes.
— N/A (Skyward Sword) - ↑
You got an Air Potion +! This wonder potion keeps the oxygen gauge from depleting at all for three minutes!
— N/A (Skyward Sword) - ↑
Indicador de oxígeno
(Twilight Princess HD manual, pg. [which page?]) - ↑
Sauerstoffanzeige
(Twilight Princess manual, GameCube version, pg. 12) - ↑
Sauerstoff
(Twilight Princess HD manual, pg. [which page?]) - ↑
Jauge d'oxygène
(Twilight Princess HD manual, pg. [which page?])
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- Interface in Ocarina of Time
- Mechanics in Ocarina of Time
- Interface in Ocarina of Time 3D
- Mechanics in Ocarina of Time 3D
- Interface in Majora's Mask
- Mechanics in Majora's Mask
- Interface in Majora's Mask 3D
- Mechanics in Majora's Mask 3D
- Interface in Twilight Princess
- Mechanics in Twilight Princess
- Interface in Twilight Princess HD
- Mechanics in Twilight Princess HD
- Interface in Skyward Sword
- Mechanics in Skyward Sword
- Interface in Skyward Sword HD
- Mechanics in Skyward Sword HD
- Interface in Echoes of Wisdom
- Mechanics in Echoes of Wisdom