Force Gem
Force Gem
Main appearance(s)
Use(s)
- Four Swords Adventures
- Restoring power to theFour Sword
- Currency
- Spirit Tracks
- Restoring theSpirit Tracks
Comparable Object(s)
Force Gems are recurringItems andObjects inThe Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Location and Uses
Force Gems appear astriangular bipyramid-shaped jewels that are found in a variety of sizes and colors. Their roles greatly vary between games. They are said to be physical manifestations of the Force, the sacred power that dwells in every living being.[2][3]
Four Swords Adventures
InFour Swords Adventures, theLinks need to collect 2,000 Force Gems in a givenLevel to empower theFour Sword, which has lost its power because ofVaati's magic.[4] Once empowered, it can break Vaati'sDark Barrier at the end of each Level.[5][6] Often, Levels will have an area that gives the Links an opportunity to get many Force Gems at once; usually, this involves defeating manyEnemies. Doing this without taking damage awards combo points, which will cause more Force Gems to fall from the defeated the Enemies.[7] In some cases, the Force Gems are used as currency.[8] Sometimes, if big Force Gems are lying around,Tingle will appear and attempt to take them before Link can reach them; Link can throw things at him to deter him.[citation needed]
Force Gems appear throughout each Level, found on Enemies, underRocks, frozen inIce, and more.[9] LikeRupees in most games in the series, their size and color determine their value.
| Force Gem | Value | Force Gem | Value | Force Gem | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Small Green | 1 | Big Green | 100 |  Giant Green | 1,000 |
 Small Blue | 5 |  Big Blue | 150 |  Giant Blue | 1,500 |
 Small Red | 20 |  Big Red | 200 |  Giant Red | 2,000 |
 Small Purple | 50 |  Big Purple | 300 |  Giant Purple | 3,000 |
Rare Force Gems
- Color alternating Force Gem: Its value depends on which color it is when obtained.
- Force Soldier: A large green Force Gem with a sword and legs. If Link destroys it, it will become a big green Force Gem. However, if Link does not defeat it in time and it self destructs, its value will be reduced to one Force Gem.
Force Gem Thieves
- Hinoxes will shake great amounts of Force Gems from Link while he is in their grasp.
- Wizzrobes can continuously suck Force Gems from Link while dodging him at great ease and speed.
- Force Likes will suck Force Gems from Link.
- When Link takes significant damage, Force Gems will fall from him.
Phantom Hourglass
InPhantom Hourglass, Force Gems are gold-colored objects found in theTemple of the Ocean King. Three of them must be placed on pedestals inside aSafe Zone in order to create aTriforce symbol that unlocks a door to the next floor. Just like with aBoss Key, carrying a Force Gem slows Link down and prevents him from attacking or defending himself.[10]
Force Gems are used on floor B3, where each one is found inside aTreasure Chest, and on floor B12, where one Force Gem is carried by aPhantom that patrols the room, while the other two are found in Treasure Chests that cause new Phantoms to appear when opened. Additionally on the latter floor, placing a Force Gem on its pedestal causes aWizzrobe to spawn.
On floors B7 and B8, the Square, Round, and TriangleCrystals play the same role as the Force Gems, though they must all be carried to a Safe Zone on Floor B9. At one point in the game,Oshus explains that theSands of Hours are made of Force Gems.[11]
Battle Mode
The goal ofBattle Mode is for each of theLinks to collect as many of the Force Gems spread around the field as possible. Small Force Gems are worth one point, regular-sized Force Gems are worth five points, and large Force Gems are worth 15 points; the larger a Force Gem, the heavier it is to carry. The colors of the Force Gems are also changed during gameplay; carrying one into a red or blue Safe Zone will change its color respectively and add its value to that Link's score. Neutral Safe Zones will turn red or blue Force Gems back to gold and subtract their values from the scores.
Spirit Tracks
Force Gems are integral to the plot ofSpirit Tracks. They appear above aGoddess Crest-like arch as the symbol of theSpirits of Good, which is seen in numerous places throughoutNew Hyrule; notably, on theEngine of theSpirit Train, on theLokomo' vehicles, on the completedRail Map, and atop theTower of Spirits. TheShield is studded with an ornamental Force Gem, and theLokomo Sword has one in its pommel. One of each pair ofSpacetime Gates is adorned with a Force Gem that changes from green to gold when shot with theCannon, thereby activating that pair.
When each of theBosses of theForest,Snow,Ocean, andFire Temples are defeated, in their wake appears a large Force Gem, colored green, white, blue, and red respectively. A mechanical pedestal rises then out of the ground and the Force Gem lowers onto it, creating a seal that re-energizes theSpirit Tracks leading back to the Tower of Spirits and restores a portion of the broken tower, strengthening the bond that imprisons the Demon King,Malladus.[12]
AsItems, gold-colored Force Gems appear whenLink helps certain characters.[13] The energy in a person's heart is said to be similar to that which powers the Spirit Tracks, and when that person is very happy or grateful, their energy rises and produces a Force Gem, which restores yet more of the Spirit Tracks.[14] These new sections of tracks create shortcuts that ease travel aboard the Spirit Train, and grant access to newStations,Rabbits, and Spacetime Gates.
There are 21 Force Gems for Link to collect by transportingPassengers orCargo from one location to another; all but three are optional. Thefirst Force Gem is given byCarben after Link drives him fromPapuchia Village to theOcean Sanctuary, defending him from an onslaught ofPirates along the way.[15]Force Gem 5 must also be collected by drivingNoko of theAnouki to theWellspring Station, as this allows him to make theMega Ice that Link requires during his adventure. After the Fire Temple is completed,Anjean gives Link andPrincess Zelda a special unnumbered Force Gem,[16] which reveals the Spirit Tracks of theSand Realm,[17] as thanks for all they have done for the kingdom.[3]
List of Force Gems
- ↑According toThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks—PRIMA Official Game Guide byPrima Games.[18] They are not numbered in-game, nor are they stored on theCollection Screen.
- ↑Kenzo can be transported sooner, after performing the Song of Restoration with Carben.
- ↑The tracks added by Force Gem 12 lead to a dead-end in the Ocean Realm that links up to the tracks from Force Gem 16.
Battle Mode
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Battle Mode has players (as theLinks) collecting as many Force Gems as they can within a time limit.
Trivia
- Force Gems were inspired by thePiece of Power items fromLink's Awakening.[19]
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | フォース (Fōsu)(PHPhantom Hourglass)[21] | Force |
 FrenchEUEuropean | Gemme de force(PHPhantom Hourglass)[23] | |
 FrenchCACanadian | ||
 German | Force-Kristall(PHPhantom Hourglass)[22] | |
 Italian |
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 Korean | 포스 (Poseu)(PHPhantom Hourglass)[26] | Force |
 SpanishLALatin American | Gema de la Fuerza(PHPhantom Hourglass)[20] | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Fortianita(PHPhantom Hourglass)[29] | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data. | ||
Gallery
Artwork of a green Force Gem fromFour Swords Adventures
Artwork of a blue Force Gem fromFour Swords Adventures
Artwork of a red Force Gem fromFour Swords Adventures
Artwork of a purple Force Gem fromFour Swords Adventures
Artwork of Tingle holding a Force Gem fromFour Swords Adventures
A small red Force Gem in aCrystal Ball fromFour Swords Adventures
Artwork of theLinks with Force Gems from theBattle Mode inSpirit Tracks
The Force Gem from the Forest Temple inSpirit Tracks
The Force Gem from the Snow Temple inSpirit Tracks
The Force Gem from the Fire Temple inSpirit Tracks
The Force Gem from the Ocean Temple inSpirit Tracks
References
- ↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 124(FSAFour Swords Adventures |PHPhantom Hourglass |STSpirit Tracks)
- ↑
The sacred power the gods gave to the world. It's the breath of life itself.
(Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 75) - ↑3.03.1
As I am sure you know, happiness and gratitude create energy. Well, I am deeply grateful to both of you for all of your help. I cannot help you directly, but I can at least give you this Force Gem.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
However, Vaati's magic has robbed the Four Sword of its power to vanquish darkness. To return the sword to its full strength, find the source of that power: Force Gems.
— Kaepora Gaebora (Four Swords Adventures) - ↑
Your goal is to destroy the dark magic barrier at the end of each stage. The only way to destroy the barrier is with the magic Force Gem power of the legendary Four Sword.
(Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 18) - ↑
If the Four Sword doesn't have enough power, it cant destroy the barrier. Refer to the Status screen to see how many Force Gems you need before the Four Sword reclaims its power to repel evil.
(Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 19) - ↑
Defeat multiple enemies with a single blow to get more Force Gems.
— N/A (Four Swords Adventures) - ↑
Today, my aid can be yours for a paltry sum! How about a mere... [#] Force Gems!
— Man (Four Swords Adventures) - ↑
Force Gems can be found all over Hyrule. These gems are the source of the Four Sword's power. They appear after you defeat enemies or cut down grass and bushes.
(Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 18) - ↑The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 15
- ↑
It is said to be made of Force Gems of the great spirit, the Ocean King.
— Oshus (Phantom Hourglass) - ↑
At the top of this tower is your body. The Demon King's spirit is also there. To prevent him from possessing your body, you must fortify his prison. To do this, restore the energy between the temples and this tower. In other words... Restore the tracks between here and the temples.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
You plan to continue your journey by train, do you not? Then you must always go forth with people's hearts in your mind. When you make people happy, their spirits emitenergy. When thisenergy builds, new tracks appear. This should be very useful for your journey.
— Carben (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Here, this is for you. ...You look confused. I'll explain,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.. Every living being possesses anenergy... And this energy is similar to the energy that powers the Spirit Tracks. When a person's heart is especially happy or grateful... His energy levels become particularly strong.
— Carben (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Energy lives in the hearts of everyone, even feeble old fellows like me... I don't express it well, but the bottom line is that I appreciate your help... Here, please take this. It belongs to you.
— Carben (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Though this is indeed a Force Gem, it's not counted as one of the 20 you can collect to open up optional tracks. Nope, this one's special!
(The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks—PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 246) - ↑
This Force Gem will serve that very purpose. It will open tracks into the desert.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks—PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 311
- ↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 267
- ↑
¡Encontraste unaGema de la Fuerza! ¡Llévala con cuidado!
— N/A (Phantom Hourglass, Latin American Spanish version) - ↑フォースを見つけた！
こっそり持ち運ぼう！ (N/APH) - ↑
Du hast einenForce-Kristall entdeckt! Trage ihn heimlich fort!
— N/A (Phantom Hourglass, German version) - ↑
Vous obtenez unegemme de force. Emmenez-la discrètement!
— N/A (Phantom Hourglass, European French version) - ↑
Per far sì che torni com'era, devi cercare la fonte del suo potere: leGemme Forza.
— Kaepora Gaebora (Four Swords Adventures, Italian version) - ↑
Hai trovato unaGemma della forza. Portala via piano piano.
— N/A (Phantom Hourglass, Italian version) - ↑
포스를 발견했다! 몰래 운반하자!
— N/A (Phantom Hourglass, Korean version) - ↑
Vous obtenez unJoyau de Triforce. Emmenez-le discrètement!
— N/A (Phantom Hourglass, Canadian French version) - ↑Four Swords Adventures manual, Canadian version, pg. 42
- ↑
¡Has encontrado unafortianita! ¡Llévala con mucho cuidado!
— N/A (Phantom Hourglass, European Spanish version)