The Dominion Rod,(TPTwilight Princess)[1] also known as the Rod of the Heavens,(TPTwilight Princess)[2] is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.
Back when the Oocca still maintained contact with the Royal Family of Hyrule, the Oocca handed down the Dominion Rod.[3] This rod was only to be carried by one known as the messenger to the heavens, and it would be used by the messenger whenever the Royal Family needed to communicate with the Oocca.[4] Along with the Dominion Rod, the Oocca left the Ancient Sky Book with the Sheikah, which was to be given specifically to the Messenger to the Heavens.[5]
Location and Uses
Twilight Princess
The Dominion Rod is found in the eighth floor of the Temple of Time, obtained after defeating a Darknut. By using the Dominion Rod, Link can bring to life certain statues,[6] causing them to mimic his movements.[7] Pressing the button that the Dominion Rod is set to causes the statue to perform an attack or shake.
There are four types of statues Link can move with the Dominion Rod. The first type are small statuettes in the Temple of Time that are mainly used to weigh down Switches. The second type is a much larger statue that holds a hammer, which Link must guide through the Temple to its original position. These statues can attack enemies with their hammers. The third type of statues are gigantic statues found only in one room that Link must use to defeat Armogohma. They are completely stationary, but can attack by slamming a large fist onto the ground. The last type are Owl Statues, the only statues located outside the Temple of Time. They are primarily moved to obtain the missing Sky Characters, or to create platforms for Link to jump on.
Once Link leaves the Temple of Time, the Dominion Rod loses its power.[8] After receiving the Ancient Sky Book containing sky language and giving it to Shad, he will read the text, only to fail to open the path that leads to the heavens. However, the ancient text he reads is a spell which restores power to the Dominion Rod.[9] Link must then travel across Hyrule to various Owl Statues, using the Dominion Rod to move them. Under each one, a Sky Character can be found, which Link needs to acquire to complete the book.
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Zelda wielding the Old Dominion Rod
In Hyrule Warriors, the Dominion Rod is a class of Weapon used by Zelda. It is associated with Darkness. It was added to Hyrule Warriors with the Twilight Princess Pack DLC. In Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, it can be unlocked in the base game. It allows Zelda to summon different statues that affect her combos and normal attacks. When using them, the statues will fight alongside Zelda. Furthermore, every statue has slightly different properties.
Variations
The default Dominion Rod is the Old Dominion Rod. The second form of the Rod is the High Dominion Rod, followed by the Royal Dominion Rod.
Zelda summons an Owl Statue from the ground a short distance away, knocking enemies into the air. The attack then summons a hammer-wielding statue, which swings its mallet from the side, sending the enemies far into the distance while Zelda peers to see how far they flew. This attack hits a circular area in front of Zelda.
Link moving an Owl Statue in Kakariko Village from Twilight Princess
Link moving an Owl Statue in the Bridge of Eldin from Twilight Princess
Carving in the Temple of Time depicting what seems to be the Seven Sages, with one of them holding the Dominion Rod from Twilight Princess
The icon for the Dominion Rod after losing its power from Twilight Princess HD
Hammer Arm Statue in Temple of Time from Twilight Princess HD
Artwork of the Old Dominion Rod from Hyrule Warriors
Artwork of the High Dominion Rod from Hyrule Warriors
Artwork of the Royal Dominion Rod from Hyrule Warriors
Zelda wielding the High Dominion Rod from Hyrule Warriors
Adventure Mode Dominion Rod icon from Hyrule Warriors
Zelda wielding the Royal Dominion Rod from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Zelda wielding the Volcanic Dominion Rod from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
References
↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 121 (TPTwilight Princess)
↑And, as I have learned, when Ilia was saved, she overheard someone talking about the rod of the heavens, or something like that... — Renado (Twilight Princess HD)
↑And that rod of the heavens she mentioned... I'm sure it has something to do with the word that breaks the seal. — Shad (Twilight Princess)
↑Among the legends of my clan, there is a story from the time when the Oocca still maintained contact with the royal family. Yes, it said that a mysterious rod was handed down from the people of the sky, and it was called the Dominion Rod... The rod was only to be carried by the messenger to the heavens when the royal family needed to communicate with the Oocca. — Impaz (Twilight Princess)
↑From generation to generation, my ancestors have guarded the book that, by royal decree, was to be given to the messenger to the heavens. — Impaz (Twilight Princess)
↑This amazing rod can infuse ancient statues with life. — N/A (Twilight Princess)
↑A statue brought to life will move like its master. — N/A (Twilight Princess)
↑But that thing has been around for quite some time. I can see from here that its magic has been exhausted. — Ooccoo (Twilight Princess)
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