Foot Switches are recurring objects in the Legend of Zelda series. They are switches that are activated when a heavy object is placed on top of them. In most games, there are two main types: switches that remain depressed after whatever activated them moves off them and switches that must be held down constantly. Lesser used types include pattern switches (wherein a group of switches must be pressed in a certain order), timed switches that rises again after a while and fake switches, which do not function and are used to confuse the player.