The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Equipment & Inventory Management — The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Guide

Optimize your inventory and gear in Majora's Mask. Plan carefully within the three-day cycle to acquire essential items and manage Link's arsenal effectively.

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Equipment & Inventory Management

Effective management of Link's ever-expanding arsenal and inventory is crucial for success in Termina. Unlike other Zelda titles, Majora's Mask operates on a strict three-day cycle, meaning careful planning and understanding of item persistence is paramount. This section will guide you through optimizing your inventory, acquiring essential gear, and making the most of your limited space.

The Item Screen (Start Menu)

Pressing the START button brings up Link's menu, which is divided into several useful tabs:

  • Items: This is where you'll find all your collected equipment, consumables, and quest items. You can assign most items to the C-buttons for quick access.
  • Masks: A dedicated tab for all the masks you've collected. Masks cannot be assigned to C-buttons directly; instead, you must select them from this menu to equip them.
  • Quest Status: Tracks your progress on various side quests, including the Bomber's Notebook and the number of Stray Fairies collected in each dungeon.
  • Map: Displays the current area map. As you progress, you'll find Dungeon Maps and Compass items that enhance this feature.

Key Inventory Management Strategies

  • C-Button Assignments: Always keep essential items assigned to your C-buttons. Common choices include the Bow, Bombs, Hookshot (once acquired), and a healing item like a Potion or Fairy. Remember that some items, like the Ocarina of Time, are automatically assigned to a C-button when obtained.
  • Consumable Stockpiling: While most consumables (Arrows, Bombs, Rupees) reset after playing the Song of Time, certain key items do not. Always aim to maximize your stock of Arrows and Bombs before a dungeon run. You can purchase these from the Bomb Shop or Trading Post in Clock Town.
  • Bank Your Rupees: Rupees are perhaps the most important resource that resets with the Song of Time. Deposit all your excess Rupees at the Bank in West Clock Town before resetting the cycle. This allows you to accumulate wealth over multiple cycles.
  • Bottled Items: The six Empty Bottles are invaluable. Prioritize filling them with useful items that persist across cycles.
    • Great Fairy's Tears: Obtained from the Great Fairy of Kindness in Clock Town after collecting all Stray Fairies from the first dungeon. These fully restore health and magic.
    • Red Potion: Restores 8 hearts. Can be bought from various merchants or found in chests.
    • Green Potion: Restores your magic meter. Useful for magic-heavy masks or items.
    • Milk: Restores 5 hearts. Can be purchased from the Milk Bar in East Clock Town.
    • Fairies: Catch them in bottles to automatically revive Link upon defeat. Excellent for boss fights.
    • Fish: Can be used to feed hungry creatures or as bait.

Essential Equipment & Acquisition

Swords

  • Kokiri Sword: Your starting weapon.
  • Razor Sword: Obtained by taking the Kokiri Sword to the Blacksmith's in Mountain Village on Day 1 or 2 with 100 Rupees. It's more powerful but breaks after 100 swings or upon resetting time.
  • Gilded Sword: The ultimate sword. To get this, you must first have the Razor Sword. On Day 1 or 2, take the Razor Sword to the Blacksmith's and give him Gold Dust (won from the Goron Race). This upgrade costs nothing but takes until the morning of Day 3 to complete. You must retrieve it before resetting time. This sword is permanent and does not break.

Shields

  • Hero's Shield: Your starting shield.
  • Mirror Shield: Found in the Stone Tower Temple. Essential for reflecting light puzzles.

Bows & Arrows

  • Hero's Bow: Acquired in Woodfall Temple.
  • Fire Arrows: Obtained in Snowhead Temple. Use these to melt ice and light torches.
  • Ice Arrows: Found in Great Bay Temple. Freeze enemies and create platforms.
  • Light Arrows: Located in Stone Tower Temple. Crucial for defeating the final boss.
  • Quiver Upgrades:
    • Large Quiver (40 Arrows): Win the Shooting Gallery mini-game in East Clock Town with a perfect score.
    • Biggest Quiver (50 Arrows): Win the Swamp Shooting Gallery mini-game in Southern Swamp with a perfect score.

Bombs & Bomb Bags

  • Bomb Bag (20 Bombs): Purchase from the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town for 50 Rupees after preventing the old lady from being robbed on the first night.
  • Big Bomb Bag (30 Bombs):
    • Option 1: Purchase from the Bomb Shop for 90 Rupees after obtaining the first Bomb Bag.
    • Option 2: If you bought the first Bomb Bag from the Deku Scrub in Southern Swamp, you can then buy the Big Bomb Bag from the Bomb Shop.
  • Biggest Bomb Bag (40 Bombs):
    • Option 1: If you purchased the Big Bomb Bag from the Bomb Shop, you can then buy the Biggest Bomb Bag from the Deku Scrub in Southern Swamp for 200 Rupees.
    • Option 2: If you purchased the Big Bomb Bag from the Deku Scrub, you can then buy the Biggest Bomb Bag from the Bomb Shop for 200 Rupees.

Other Key Items

  • Hookshot: Found in the Pirate's Fortress. Essential for traversing gaps and reaching high ledges.
  • Great Fairy's Sword: A powerful two-handed sword obtained by collecting all 15 Stray Fairies in Stone Tower Temple and returning them to the Great Fairy of Power in Ikana Canyon. This sword is permanent and does not break.
  • Wallet Upgrades:
    • Adult Wallet (200 Rupees): Deposit 200 Rupees in the Bank.
    • Giant Wallet (500 Rupees): Deposit 5,000 Rupees in the Bank.

By understanding how items persist and strategically managing your inventory, you'll be well-equipped to face the challenges of Termina and ultimately save the world from its impending doom.