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|image=[[File:Light Arrow OoT artwork.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Light Arrow from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' (1998)
|latest_appearance=''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' (2020)
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|effect=Powerful arrows that are often used in boss fight against Ganon
|related=[[Ancient Arrow]]<br>[[Bow of Light]]<br>[[Bomb Arrow]]<br>[[Fire Arrow]]<br>[[Ice Arrow]]<br>[[Shock Arrow]]<br>[[Silver Arrow]]
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'''Light Arrows''' are a type of [[arrow]] imbued with the power of light. They first appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Light Arrows are typically used as weapons in the final boss fight against [[Ganon]]. They serve as the successor of [[Silver Arrow]]s from earlier titles, although Light Arrows are typically used to stun Ganon in preparation for [[Link]] to use a [[Master Sword]] attack whereas Silver Arrows are used as a finishing blow after Ganon has been stunned with a sword strike. Light Arrows are often associated with [[Princess Zelda]], who occasionally wields them in battle. In many games, during a boss fight against Ganon, Zelda gives Link a supply of Light Arrows to fight him.

== History ==
=== ''The Legend of Zelda'' series===
==== ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' ====
[[File:Light Arrow OoT icon.png|frame|left]]
In ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', Princess Zelda gives [[Link]] Light Arrows in the [[Temple of Time]] after he has awakened all of the [[sage]]s and obtained the six [[Medallion]]s. They are the weapon needed to destroy the [[barrier]]s inside of [[Ganon's Castle]] and defeat Ganondorf himself. If Link defeats a regular enemy with a Light Arrow, it drops a purple [[Rupee]], and if used on a [[Skull Kid]], found in the [[Lost Woods]], it will drop a gold Rupee. ReDeads and Gibdos will be paralyzed by Light Arrows, similar to the Sun's Song. Light Arrows can also be used to stun Ganon during the final battle.

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'' ====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', Light Arrows are found in [[Stone Tower Temple]] after defeating the [[Garo Master]]. They have the same primary use as the ones from ''Ocarina of Time''; however, they cost four points of magic to use rather than the two they cost in ''Ocarina of Time''. Also like in ''Ocarina of Time'', some enemies such as [[Bubble]]s, [[Like Like]]s, and [[Poe]]s drop purple Rupees when defeated by a Light Arrow.

In Stone Tower Temple, Light Arrows serve the purpose of inverting the temple if a [[Red Emblem]] is struck by one. Additionally, firing one at a [[Sun Block]] or [[Sun Switch]] will cause it to be disappear or activate respectively, in the same manner as redirecting [[Sunlight]] onto them with the [[Mirror Shield]]. They are effective in the final battle against [[Majora's Mask]], [[Majora's Incarnation]], and [[Majora's Wrath]].

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' ====
[[File:Light Arrow TWW icon.png|frame|right]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', Light Arrows are drastically more powerful than their predecessors. Link obtains them in [[Ganon's Tower]] after defeating [[Phantom Ganon]]. They are also used by [[Princess Zelda]] to aid Link in the final battle against Ganondorf. Anything that is hit by a Light Arrow, except for bosses, is instantly killed, transforming into light and disappearing, even if the arrow does not hit a weak spot. Light Arrows also pierce through any defenses the opponent might have, including [[Darknut]] shields and armor. It is also possible to hit two or more opponents with one arrow. Light Arrows are used to defeat Phantom Ganon once and for all, making him disappear with one shot. They are also the only weapons that can damage [[Puppet Ganon]] and can do so only by making contact with the orb on its tail. During the final battle with Ganondorf, Zelda will fire Light Arrows at Ganondorf to stun him so that Link can attack. Ganondorf will eventually evade the arrows, forcing Zelda to fire them at Link so that he can reflect one into Ganondorf with the Mirror Shield. It is possible for Zelda to accidentally shoot Link if Ganondorf jumps out of the way or if Link fails to reflect an arrow with his Mirror Shield; if this happens, Link is electrocuted and suffers one [[Heart]] of damage. This brings up why Link is not affected by the instant-kill effect, most likely due to his lack of evil.

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures'' ====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'', during the final battle against Ganon, the four Links must hold off Ganon while Zelda gathers her power into a ball of light. Once the light is gathered the Links must shoot the ball of light with an arrow in order to stun Ganon long enough for the [[Seven Maidens]] to seal him within the [[Four Sword]]. If the Links do not have a [[Bow]] then Princess Zelda will present him with one before forming the ball of light.

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'' ====
[[File:Light Arrow bow TMC sprite.png|frame|left]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'' Light Arrows are optional items that can be obtained through a [[Kinstone Fusion]]. Link must first fuse Kinstones with [[Stranger]], who lives in a yellow house in western [[Hyrule Town]], before going to obtain the [[Wind Element]]. This fusion causes a portal to open in [[South Hyrule Field]]. The newly-opened portal will transport Link to the [[Tower]] where the [[Wind Tribe]] lives, in which Link will meet [[Gregal]], who is plagued by a [[Rupee Wraith]]. If Link uses his [[Gust Jar]] to suck in the ghost, color will return to Gregal's face, and he will be healed. He will then ask Link's name and thank him. Upon returning at any point after through the [[Cloud Tops]] entrance, Gregal will give Link the Light Arrows. These arrows are strong enough to destroy most enemies in one shot.

If Link does not suck up the ghost before entering the tower through the front door, it becomes impossible to obtain the Light Arrows, as Gregal is gone, presumably dead.

The bow itself is erroneously referred to as the 'Light Arrow' on the selection screen.

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' ====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', during the final battle with [[Ganondorf]], Princess Zelda calls upon the [[Light Spirit]]s to grant her the Light Arrows and the [[Bow of Light]]. She uses the Light Arrows to stun Ganondorf while on horseback, leaving him vulnerable to Link's [[sword]] attacks. Zelda can only shoot Ganondorf while Link is [[target]]ing him. The Light Arrows are never actually acquired as an item that Link can use in-game as Zelda is the person using them.

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks'' ====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'', Light Arrows are made using the power of the Bow of Light. Like in ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'', they are created by briefly charging a normal arrow. Light Arrows have the ability to expel [[Malladus]] from Zelda's body, and are also used by Zelda to stun [[Malladus]] during the final battle. Against normal enemies, they deal increased damage, often enough to kill them in a single hit, and gain the ability to pierce through multiple foes in a straight line. They also stun [[Phantom]]s so that Zelda's spirit can enter and control the Phantom. Light Arrows also activate large [[Eye Switch]]es.

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds'' ====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', Light Arrows are fired by the Bow of Light given to Link by Princess Zelda during the final battle with [[Yuga (boss)|Yuga-Ganon]]. The bow is usable only while Link is in painting form, and is the only way to damage Yuga-Ganon while he is in painting form. Yuga-Ganon is capable of blocking Light Arrows, and the only way to damage him with them is to shoot his backside, which reverts him to his normal form and stuns him, making him vulnerable to attack with the sword. 

==== ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' ====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'', Light Arrows are fired by the Bow of Light given to Link by Princess Zelda during the final battle with [[Dark Beast Ganon]]. Aside from this, the light arrows from ''Twilight Princess'' can also be utilized via an [[Amiibo Rune]] scan in the form of the [[Twilight Bow]] which uses the ''Twilight Princess'' design Light Arrows as the Twilight Bow is based on the Bow of Light wielded by Zelda in ''Twilight Princess''. The Twilight Bow is acquired randomly using the Princess Zelda ''Super Smash Bros.'' series amiibo, though starts dropping after Link has freed at least one [[Divine Beast]]. 

=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games, starting with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the Light Arrow is a Final Smash shared between both Princess Zelda and [[Sheik]]. When used, either character pulls out a bow, which is based on the [[Light Bow]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', and strings the Light Arrow back. The Light Arrow is then fired in a stage-wide straight line, damaging and launching opponents caught in the line of fire. The Light Arrow breaks through opponents' shields as well as any walls and obstacles, and opponents that are closer to either Zelda or Sheik receive more damage and greater knockback than those further away. Additionally, while Zelda's Light Arrow sends opponents flying upward, Sheik's Light Arrow sends them at a more horizontal angle.

=== ''Hyrule Warriors'' series ===
====''Hyrule Warriors''====
[[File:HW Zelda Light Arrow screenshot.jpg|thumb|Princess Zelda firing a Light Arrow as part of her [[Rapier]] moveset in ''Hyrule Warriors'']] 
{{quote2|The strength of the Light Arrows resides in the health of your remaining allies. The more health your allies have, the greater the effect the Light Arrows will have on certain enemies.|'''Light Arrows''' tutorial description}}
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the Light Arrows play a crucial role in the final battle against Ganon, when Zelda (or [[Princess Ruto]] if playing as Zelda) lends her Light Arrows to her allies to stun the beast and paralyze it long enough for the others to attack.

The [[Sacred Bow]] [[Item Power-Up]] for the [[Bow]] allows a [[warrior]] to fire several Light Arrows. 

The Light Bow and Arrows also appear as part of Princess Zelda's [[Zelda's Rapier|Rapier]] moveset, used in her special attack and certain combos.

====''Hyrule Warriors Legends''====
{{quote2|A great resides in the Light Arrows. However, that power is easily suppressed by Magic Sealer Troops. Bring back the power by defeating the troops in question! The more health your allies have, the greater the effect the Light Arrows with have on certain enemies.|'''Light Arrows''' tutorial description}}
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'', Light Arrows play much the same role as in ''Hyrule Warriors''. However in ''Liberation of the Triforce'', Ganon will summon three '''Sealed Troops''' (in the form of [[Stalmaster|Dark Stalmaster]]s) in an attempt to decrease the power of the Light Arrows.

[[Tetra]] uses Light Arrows as part of her [[Cutlass]] moveset during certain attacks.

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|Jap=光の弓矢
|JapR=Hikari no Yumiya
|JapM=Light Bow and Arrow
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