Weather Vanes,(ALBW)[1] also known as Weathercocks,(ALttP | LA)[2][3] are recurring Objects in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and Uses
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A Link to the Past
The Weathercock appears in the center of Kakariko Village in A Link to the Past. If Link plays the Flute while standing near it, the Weathercock will shatter and a Bird will emerge from inside the statue. In the Dark World, the Weathercock is replaced by a Gargoyle Statue.
Link's Awakening
A single Weathercock appears in Mabe Village in Link's Awakening. When Link learns the "Frog's Song of Soul" from Mamu, he must play the song in a hidden room under the Weathercock to revive the Flying Rooster.
In Link's Awakening DX, the Photographer will also take a photo of Link, Marin, and Tarin in front of the Weathercock.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, Weather Vanes serve as Saving and Warping points and are located at landmarks around Hyrule and Lorule. Weather Vanes are found outside each Dungeon and at other major points of interest and revisits, such as Ravio's Shop and Kakariko Village. After Link meets Irene, she will offer to transport him to the location of any previously activated Weather Vane, should Link ring the Bell.
Stylistically, the nine Weather Vanes in Hyrule have a different appearance than the thirteen Weather Vanes in Lorule. Although, this is purely cosmetic.
If a certain amount of time has gone by without saving, then the Weather Vanes will react by fluttering their wings and making a small sound akin to chirping whenever Link is in the vicinity.[clarification needed] They will settle down once the game has been saved. They will also remind the player to avoid eyestrain by suggesting to take a break.
Hyrule Weather Vanes
| Image | Location |
|---|---|
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Link's House |
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Kakariko Village |
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Sanctuary |
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Witch's House |
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Death Mountain |
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Eastern Palace |
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House of Gales |
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Tower of Hera |
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Desert Palace |
Lorule Weather Vanes
| Image | Location |
|---|---|
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Vacant House |
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Blacksmith's Forge |
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Thieves' Town |
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Graveyard |
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Death Mountain |
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Treacherous Tower |
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Dark Palace |
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Swamp Palace |
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Skull Woods |
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Misery Mire |
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Turtle Rock |
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Ice Ruins |
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Lorule Castle |
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, Weather Vanes resembling the ones in A Link Between Worlds appear as icons whenever the Warriors have reached a checkpoint, allowing them to resume from that moment onward should they lose to the opposing Forces.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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FrenchCA | Girouette (ALBW) | Same as English. |
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FrenchEU | Girouette (ALttP) | Same as English. |
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SpanishLA | Veleta (ALBW) | Same as English. |
Gallery
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Marin, Tarin, and Link in front of the Weathercock from Link's Awakening DX -
Marin singing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" in front of the Weather Vane from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch -
Concept model of the Weather Vane from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch -
Weather Vane next to Link's House from A Link Between Worlds -
Sleeping Weather Vane from A Link Between Worlds -
Lorule Weather Vane from A Link Between Worlds
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 299 (ALBW)
- ↑ "Cluck cluck...What?! You turned me into a human. I can even speak! Aha, it must be you who is always teasing my friends. The Weathercock is always watching you harass them. Well, this human shape is uncomfortable for me. Ahhh, I want to be a chicken again! Cluck cluck..." — Cucco (A Link to the Past)
- ↑ "BRRING! BRRING! Hi, it's Ulrira! Have you heard of the Flying Rooster of Mabe Village? In the good old days, it used to give us rides if we held it above our heads... Now it is lying under the Weathercock... Is that useful for you? I hope so! Bye! CLICK!" — Grandpa Ulrira (Link's Awakening DX)