Deep Water

Deep Water is a recurring obstacle in .
==Location and uses==
Deep Water appears in every game of series. Most installments allow Link to swim, usually immediately or after obtaining the Flippers, though in , , , and , Link cannot swim at all. While swimming above the surface Link is unable to use any of his items or weapons.
In , , , and , underwater swimming switches to a 2-D side-scrolling view and allows Link to make sword swipes. In and , Iron Boots can be equipped to sink to the ground and select items such as the Hookshot can be used. Staying underwater for prolonged periods of time requires a Zora Tunic in , a requirement to completing the Water Temple. In , the requirement is instead Zora Mask, while in , the requirement is Zora Armor. Beaver Race is a minigame directly related to swimming.
In , Shallow Water relatively becomes Deep Water while Link is Minish-sized.
In and , Link's Stamina Wheel depletes when swimming in deep water, and Link will instantly drown if he enters water with an empty Stamina Wheel.