Flow of Time

Learn how to master the three-day cycle in Majora's Mask 3D. Stop the moon from falling and save Termina with this essential guide to time manipulation.

So, you've got a world-ending moon hurtling towards Termina, and only three days to stop it? Sounds like a job for the Hero of Time! Don't worry, you won't be doing it all in one go. This game's all about mastering the three-day cycle, and thankfully, you'll learn how to rewind time pretty early on.

Think of each cycle like this: Day 1 starts at 6:00 AM and ends right before Day 2 begins at 5:59 AM the next morning. It's a 24-hour clock, but time pauses when you're chatting with folks, reading signs, or have your item screen or Bombers' Notebook open. Handy, right?

Now, here's the kicker: when you play the Song of Time, you'll reset back to the Dawn of the First Day. You'll lose all your rupees and some items, and dungeons will be back to their starting state. But don't sweat it! You'll keep all your Masks and any main items you've collected. This is your secret weapon – it lets you tackle different events and use your new gear on a fresh cycle, making progress towards stopping that moon.

It might seem like a setback at first, but this mechanic is key to beating the game. You'll need to repeat cycles to access everything, complete sidequests, and ultimately save the land of Termina. It's all part of being the Hero of Time!