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Magical Rod

For The Legend of Zelda on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

From the manual

Attacks with magic. Once Link has the Book of Magic, the magic burns with fire.

Translated from the Japanese manual.

Item

Magical Rod

KindEquipment
Japanese nameマジカルロッド

Official art

Magical Rod, official art from ゼルダの伝説 取扱説明書
Magical Rod. ゼルダの伝説 取扱説明書 (任天堂, 1986), p. 25

From the official guides

The rod that Wizzrobe uses. With it, Link can cast spells. If he also gets the Book of Magic and learns a new spell, he can use a spell that shoots fire as well.

ゼルダの伝説 取扱説明書 (任天堂, 1986), p. 25, 101Leafy's translation

With the rod that Wizzrobe uses, Link can cast spells. If he also gets the Book of Magic and learns a new spell, he can use a spell that shoots fire as well.

ゼルダの伝説1 取扱説明書 (任天堂, 1994), p. 19, 101Leafy's translation

This is the wand that Wizzrobe uses. Wave it to let loose magic spells. What's more, if Link picks up the Magic Book and learns some new spells, he can chant some fiery spells and send out flames.

The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet (Nintendo of America, 1987), p. 26

Wizzrobe, an enemy in the Underworld mazes, uses this wand. With the magic wand, Link can cast magical spells. Link can also use this wand instead of the beamless sword. It is a very valuable treasure.

The Legend of Zelda Tips and Tactics (Tokuma Shoten Publishing for Nintendo of America, 1987), p. 15

A magic wand that fires a strong spell, as powerful as the White Sword. It is hidden in Level 6.

ゼルダの伝説 (二見書房, 1986), p. 78, 101Leafy's translation

A treasure in the Dragon labyrinth (Level 6). This rod casts the same spell as the Wizzrobes. It is a weapon that works on most enemies. It comes in handy when your sword beam is not firing!!

ゼルダの伝説 必勝攻略ガイド (新星出版社, 1986), p. 16, 101Leafy's translation

Casts spells. Even without arrows, you can beat small enemies with this.

ファミリーコンピュータ攻略ガイドブック1 ゼルダの伝説 (曙出版, 1986), p. 45, 101Leafy's translation

With this rod you can use spells. If you find the Book of Magic, you can use fire too.

ファミリーコンピュータ必勝シリーズ1 ゼルダの伝説 (ミリオン出版, 1986), p. 4, 101Leafy's translation

The same rod Wizzrobes cast their spells with, and you can send its spell flying to ZAP! enemies. But it doesn't work on Wizzrobes, Pols Voice, Darknuts, or other enemies that need a set way to beat them. Its power is about the same as the White Sword.

ファミコン マル勝DXシリーズ1 ゼルダの伝説 (角川書店, 1986), p. 59, 101Leafy's translation

The rod the Wizzrobes use. Get it and you can cast spells. Get the Book of Magic as well and learn a new spell, and you can make flames. An item you will want to have for the second half of the game.

ゼルダの伝説 (秋田書店, 1986), p. 21, 101Leafy's translation

The magic wand used by the enemies that cast spells. Take it from them and fight fire with fire. Point the rod at an enemy and use it to attack with a spell.

ゼルダの伝説 (双葉社, 1986), p. 11, 101Leafy's translation

The rod the Wizzrobes use. Use it to cast a spell. And when you get the Book of Magic and learn a new spell, you can also cast a fire spell.

ケイブンシャの大百科別冊 ゼルダの伝説1 (勁文社, 1994), p. 14, 101Leafy's translation

It is hidden underground in Level 6. With it you can cast spells like a Wizzrobe. Unlike arrows, it costs no Rupees, so it is a good deal.

ゼルダブック (ファミコン必勝本 1986年6月号付録) (JICC出版局, 1986), p. 79, 101Leafy's translation

The rod used by the Wizzrobe, an enemy you meet in the labyrinths. With this rod Link can cast spells. When your sword can no longer fire its beam, it is handy to use this instead. A very useful treasure.

わんぱっくコミック増刊 ゼルダの伝説 必勝ヒント本 (徳間書店, 1986), p. 9, 101Leafy's translation

Labyrinths

First Quest

Level 6

  • Room 117 (down a stairway)

Second Quest

Level 7

  • Room 43 (down a stairway)

Red: the item's room. Green: the entrance.

What it is for

Hits to beat it

Magical Rod (magic)

Damage calculator for every enemy