Rolling

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This article is about the movement, for the Sword technique Link can perform after Rolling, see Roll Attack.

Rolling, also known as a Roll Attack or a Rolling Attack, is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.

Names in the American English canon

Name
Roll Attack
Appearance(s)
Name
Rolling
Appearance(s)
Name
Rolling Attack
Appearance(s)
Names in the American English canon
NameAppearance(s)
Roll Attack
Rolling
Rolling Attack
For terminology in other regions, see § Nomenclature below.

Overview

Ocarina of Time

Link can perform a Roll in Ocarina of Time by pressing the A button while moving forward. Rolling into walls or solid objects will momentarily knock him to the ground, but does not harm him.

Rolling can be used to break certain Objects such as Wooden Boxes. Rolling into Trees will sometimes shake things out of them, including Rupees and Gold Skulltulas.

Gorons, Boulders, and King Dodongo can also be seen performing Roll Attacks.

Majora's Mask

Rolling in Majora's Mask functions the same as in Ocarina of Time while Link is in his Hylian and Zora forms. As Goron Link, the young hero can curl into a ball by tapping the A button, then roll continuously by holding the control stick in any direction. While rolling, Goron Link will gradually gain speed and can lean to change his direction. Once reaching full speed, spikes will appear around his body, giving him added protection and traction, though the Magic Meter will begin to drain.

The Wind Waker

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Four Swords Adventures

If the B Button is pressed as Link finishes Rolling in Four Swords Adventures, he will perform a Spin Attack.

The Minish Cap

Link can Roll in The Minish Cap by pressing the R Button, allowing him to move more quickly, though the Pegasus Boots are faster. In addition, a Sword Technique called the Roll Attack can be learned from Grayblade.

Twilight Princess

Twilight Princess introduces the ability for Link to turn to the left or right while Rolling. Once Link learns the Back Slice, he will be able to perform sideways rolls by pressing the A button when landing from a side jump. If this is done while Targeting and Enemy, he will roll behind their back and be able to perform a rising strike, similarly to one of the Parry Attacks from The Wind Waker.

Phantom Hourglass

Link can Roll in Phantom Hourglass by drawing a small circle at the edge of the Nintendo DS screen while he is running. If Link Rolls four times in a row in, he will momentarily become dizzy and unable to move. This also happens when he attempts to perform a Spin Attack four times consecutively.

While playing as Gongoron inside the Goron Temple or during the Goron Game, moving any faster than a light walk will cause the young Goron to automatically start Rolling. He can also perform a Rolling Jump Attack by tapping on any Object or Enemy.

Spirit Tracks

Link can Roll in Spirit Tracks by double-tapping the edge of the Nintendo DS screen while running. Like in Phantom Hourglass, Rolling four times in a row will briefly make him dizzy.

Skyward Sword

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Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information
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Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBRBritish
Forward Roll[11]
JapanJapan
Japanese
前転(ぜんてん)アタック (Zenten Atakku)[12]
The Kingdom of DenmarkThe Kingdom of Denmark
Danish
Rul forlæns[13]
The Kingdom of the NetherlandsThe Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Koprol[14]
The Republic of FinlandThe Republic of Finland
Finnish
Kieri eteenpäin[15]
The French RepublicThe French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Roulade[16]
The Federal Republic of GermanyThe Federal Republic of Germany
German
Rollattacke[17]
The Hellenic Republic (Greece)The Hellenic Republic (Greece)
Greek
Κύλιση προς τα εμπρός (Kýlisi pros ta emprós)[18]
The Italian RepublicThe Italian Republic
Italian
Capriola[19]
The Portuguese RepublicThe Portuguese Republic
PortugueseEUEuropean
Cambalhota[20]
The Russian FederationThe Russian Federation
Russian
Кувырок вперед (Kuvyrok vpered)[21]
The Kingdom of SpainThe Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Voltereta[22]
The Kingdom of SwedenThe Kingdom of Sweden
Swedish
Rulla framåt[23]
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not used by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Rolling[24]
Applies to
Ocarina of Time
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Superseded by
Ocarina of Time
Name
Rolling[25]
Applies to
Ocarina of Time 3D
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D—Prima Official Game Guide by Prima Games

Superseded by
Ocarina of Time 3D
Name
Forward Roll[26]
Applies to
Skyward Sword
Source

Skyward Sword instruction booklet

Superseded by
Skyward Sword
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Rolling[24]
Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Ocarina of Time
Rolling[25]
Ocarina of Time 3D

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D—Prima Official Game Guide by Prima Games

Ocarina of Time 3D
Forward Roll[26]
Skyward Sword

Skyward Sword instruction booklet

Skyward Sword

See Also

Roll Attack
Roll Attack
Roll Attack
Roll Attack

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 To do a roll attack while Z Button Targeting, press A Button as you move forward. While you roll, you can avoid damage. — Kokiri (Ocarina of Time)
    To do a roll attack while L Button Targeting, press A Button as you move forward. While you roll, you can avoid damage. — Kokiri (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  2. ↑ Roll Attack
    Press A Button while running to perform a roll attack. Rolling can have the same effect as raising your shield―it protects you and deflect things that come flying at you.     (Majora's Mask manual, pg. 23)
  3. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 16
  4. ↑ Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 27
  5. ↑ These armor-clad soldiers are tough. Use your shield and rolling skills to find an opening in their defenses... — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  6. ↑ A Button (Wii)
    Roll     — N/A (Twilight Princess)
  7. ↑ Walk/Run/Jump/Roll
    Link will move in the direction you touch. Touch and hold the stylus on the Touch Screen close to him to walk, or farther to run.
    While running, try repeatedly drawing small circles on the edge of the screen to roll in that direction.
    If you roll too many times in a row, Link will get dizzy. Be careful!
    Try drawing a small circle while Link is running.
    Something might happen if you run into a tree and shake it by doing this move...     (Phantom Hourglass manual, pg. 13)
  8. ↑ Walk/Run/Jump/Roll
    Link will move in the direction that you touch. Touch and hold the stylus on the Touch Screen close to him to walk, or farther away to run.
    Tap two times in the same spot to roll in that direction. If you roll too many times in a row, you'll get dizze. Be careful!     (Spirit Tracks manual, pg. 19)
  9. ↑ All you have to do is dash and roll into the tree. — Gully (Skyward Sword HD)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! Heed my words! Do not neglect your daily training!

    Press A Button while running to practice a rolling attack. Tilt Control Stick Left & Right Arrow Left or Arrow Right and press A Button while L Button-targeting to practice jumping.

    Ah, yes. And remember, you can press A Button while tilting Control Stick Down Arrow Down to do back-flips.

    Please remember!     — Orca (The Wind Waker)
    LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! Heed my words! Do not neglect your daily training!

    Press A Button while running to practice a rolling attack. Tilt L Stick and press A Button while targeting to practice side jumping.

    Ah, yes. And remember, while targeting, you can press A Button while tilting [L Stick Down]IconFile:TWWHD L Stick Down Animation Icon.png to do backflips.

    Please remember!     — Orca (The Wind Waker HD)
  11. ↑ Forward Roll (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 8)
  12. ↑ 前転(ぜんてん)アタック (Skyward Sword Japanese manual, pg. 5)
  13. ↑ Rul forlæns (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 88)
  14. ↑ Koprol (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 38)
  15. ↑ Kieri eteenpäin (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 98)
  16. ↑ Roulade (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 28)
  17. ↑ Rollattacke (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 18)
  18. ↑ Κύλιση προς τα εμπρός (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 108)
  19. ↑ Capriola (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 68)
  20. ↑ Cambalhota (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 58)
  21. ↑ Кувырок вперед (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 118)
  22. ↑ Voltereta (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 48)
  23. ↑ Rulla framåt (Skyward Sword manual, European Limited Edition Pack version, pg. 78)
  24. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 12
  25. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 9
  26. ↑ FORWARD ROLL (Skyward Sword manual, pg. 5)
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