Shock Switch

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, also known as , , and , are recurring in . go unnamed in , , , , and .
==Location and Uses==
 are small sphere- or obelisk-shaped that can be activated by being slashed by a or hit by another weapon. They will then change color. are usually a two-position toggle with effects that last until they are hit again, but single-use and timed varieties also exist. Sometimes several will be connected to the same puzzle, each one acting as a toggle. They frequently move barriers and walls into new positions and affect everything in the , rather than just the immediate area like other . In some cases, a must be used to activate a after a time delay so can get ready for its effect.
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In , shock switches are used mainly for Barrier block puzzles used throughout dungeons. When link hits one and it changes color, the blocks will either lift or recede into the ground, changing the path link can take.
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In , shock switches retain many of their properties from a link to the past, and are used in barrier block puzzles throughout dungeons.
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In , Shock Switches are used in several dungeons and mini dungeons, most notably the , where they are frequently used to solve puzzles and open cells throughout the dungeon.
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In , hit switches are used in several dungeons and mini dungeons, notably the Ancient Castle of Ikana where they are used to solve puzzles and preserve progress throughout the dungeon.
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Two varieties of appear in , often in or cave systems in areas such as and . Both can be activated if strikes them with a , a or , an or , the or , or by firing a or at them. The gray variety, once struck and activated, turn yellow and their effects are permanent. While some appear on their own, they often come in groups and must be struck simultaneously to activate their effect. The colored variety are either blue or red, and act as a toggle that alternates between the two colors as they are struck. Both varieties of often activate bridges or cause various to appear, such as .
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In , many Shock Switches contain protective metal flaps which close around the Switch if any of the Links approach them, forcing the heroes to activate them from a distance using their Items.
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In , striking Shock Switches with a Weapon does not damage the Weapon.
==Other Appearances==
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==Nomenclature==
==Gallery==
File:ALttP Crystal Switch Artwork 2.png|Artwork of a from 
File:Crystal Switch Red Sprite LttP.gif|A from 
File:LA Crystal Switch Artwork 2.png|A from 
File:LANS Crystal Switch Active Model.png|An active from 
File:MM CrystalSwitch.png|An inactive from 
File:TMC Shock Switch Sprite 2.png|A red from 
File:TMC Shock Switch Sprite 3.png|A gray from 
File:TMC Shock Switch Sprite 4.png|An activated gray from 
File:Switch Active PH.png|An active from and 
File:Red Switch PH.png|A red from 
File:PH Shock Switch Model.png|A blue from 
File:CrystalSwitchSpinAttack.png| performing a to hit four simultaneously from 
File:ALBW Shock Switch Active Model.png|An activated, cyan from 
File:BotW Shock Switch Active Model.png|An activated from 
==See Also==
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