Side Quests & Optional Content

While saving Termina from its impending doom is your primary objective, Majora's Mask is renowned for its rich tapestry of side quests and optional content. These diversions not only deepen your understanding of Termina's inhabitants and their struggles but also reward you with invaluable items, masks, and upgrades that can significantly aid your journey. Many of these quests are time-sensitive, requiring careful planning and judicious use of the Song of Time.

Tips for Managing Time-Sensitive Quests

Majora's Mask operates on a strict three-day cycle, making time management paramount for side quests. Master these tools:

• Song of Time: Returns you to the dawn of the first day, resetting most events and NPC schedules. Crucial for reattempting quests or starting fresh. You retain permanent items (masks, songs, upgrades) but lose consumables (Rupees, arrows, bombs).
• Inverted Song of Time: Play the Song of Time backward (C-Down, A, C-Right, C-Down, A, C-Right) to slow down time to one-third its normal speed. Essential for quests requiring precise timing or lengthy travel.
• Song of Double Time: Play the Song of Time with each note played twice (C-Right, C-Right, A, A, C-Down, C-Down) to advance time by half a day (12 hours). Useful for skipping ahead to specific event windows.

Always consult the Bomber's Notebook for NPC schedules and event timings. Don't be afraid to reset the cycle if a quest goes awry; it's part of the game's design.

The Bomber's Notebook: Your Essential Guide

Your most crucial tool for tracking side quests is the Bomber's Notebook, given to you by Jim, the leader of the Bombers Secret Society of Justice, after you successfully navigate the Bomber's Hideout and retrieve his notebook. This item records important events, schedules of NPCs, and hints for various tasks around Clock Town and beyond.

Using the Bomber's Notebook Effectively:

• Event Log: The main page lists all active and completed events. New entries appear as you discover them.
• Schedule Page: Access this by pressing 'A' on a character's entry. It displays their daily routine, highlighting key times and locations. This is invaluable for planning time-sensitive interactions.
• Rumors & Hints: Sometimes, entries will contain cryptic clues or direct instructions for progressing a quest.

Always check it for updates after interacting with characters or completing a segment of a quest. It's your best friend for keeping track of Termina's busy inhabitants.

Major Side Quests & Optional Content

This section details some of the most significant and rewarding side quests in Majora's Mask. While not exhaustive, it covers quests that grant essential masks, upgrades, and Pieces of Heart.

Anju & Kafei Quest Chain: A Tale of Love and Loss

This is arguably the most intricate and rewarding side quest in the game, spanning all three days and requiring precise timing. Completing it grants you the Couple's Mask, a crucial item for the Mayor's meeting, and several other valuable rewards.

Rewards:

• Kafei's Mask: Allows you to inquire about Kafei without raising suspicion.
• Pendant of Memories: Proof of Kafei's love for Anju.
• Postman's Hat: Reveals hidden information about NPCs when worn.
• Couple's Mask: Essential for resolving the Mayor's meeting and obtaining a Piece of Heart.
• Bottle (with Chateau Romani): If you complete the quest and visit the Curiosity Shop Owner on Day 3, Night.
• Piece of Heart: From the Mayor's meeting after using the Couple's Mask.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough:

1. Day 1, Morning (10 AM - 1 PM): As Human Link, go to the Stock Pot Inn in East Clock Town. Speak to Anju at the reception desk. She will ask you to deliver a letter.
2. Day 1, Afternoon (2 PM - 4 PM): Go to the Laundry Pool in West Clock Town. You'll find Kafei's Mother. Speak to her and she will give you the Kafei's Mask.
3. Day 1, Evening (After 4 PM): Return to the Stock Pot Inn and speak to Anju while wearing Kafei's Mask. She will give you the Letter to Kafei.
4. Day 1, Night (After 9 PM): Deposit the Letter to Kafei into any Post Box in Clock Town.
5. Day 2, Morning (6 AM - 12 PM): Wait near the Post Box in East Clock Town. The Postman will retrieve the letter. Follow him to the Laundry Pool.
6. Day 2, Afternoon (1 PM - 10 PM): Enter the back entrance of the Curiosity Shop in West Clock Town (accessible from the Laundry Pool). Speak to Kafei. He will give you the Pendant of Memories.
7. Day 2, Evening (After 10 PM): Return to the Stock Pot Inn and give the Pendant of Memories to Anju. This ensures she waits for Kafei.
8. Day 3, Afternoon (1 PM - 6 PM): Go back to the Curiosity Shop's back entrance. Speak to the Curiosity Shop Owner. He will give you the Special Delivery to Mama and the Keaton Mask (if you haven't obtained it already).
9. Day 3, Evening (After 6 PM): Find the Postman in East Clock Town (he's usually near the Post Office). Give him the Special Delivery to Mama. He will deliver it to Kafei's Mother. Follow him. After he delivers it, he will be freed from his duty. Speak to him to receive the Postman's Hat.
10. Day 3, Night (6 PM - 10 PM): Head to Ikana Canyon. You need to reach Sakon's Hideout, located in the northeast part of the canyon. You'll find Kafei waiting behind a rock near the entrance.
11. Day 3, Night (10 PM - 5 AM): As Kafei, navigate the hideout's puzzle rooms, pushing blocks to open doors. As Link, defeat the incoming enemies (Deku Babas, Hiploops) to prevent them from reaching Kafei. This is a timed sequence. If Kafei fails to retrieve the Sun's Mask or Link fails to protect him, the quest is failed for this cycle.
12. Day 3, Night (After 5 AM): Once Kafei retrieves the Sun's Mask, he will return to Clock Town. Follow him to the Stock Pot Inn.
13. Day 3, Night (After 5 AM, just before dawn): Enter the Stock Pot Inn's Employee's Only room (the door near the stairs). Anju and Kafei will reunite. They will give you the Couple's Mask.
14. Optional Reward (Day 3, Night): After receiving the Couple's Mask, return to the Curiosity Shop Owner. He will sell you a Bottle containing Chateau Romani for 50 Rupees.

Common Pitfalls & Tips:

• Timing is Everything: Use the Inverted Song of Time to slow down the clock, especially during the Sakon's Hideout segment.
• Don't Miss Kafei: If you miss Kafei at the Laundry Pool on Day 2, you'll have to restart the cycle.
• Sakon's Hideout: This part requires quick thinking and combat skills. Ensure you have enough health and arrows.
• Postman's Hat: speak to the Postman after he delivers the letter to his mother to get his hat!

Clock Town Side Quests

Bank Rewards

The Bank in West Clock Town offers rewards for depositing Rupees. The more you save, the better the prize!

Strategy: Deposit all your Rupees before playing the Song of Time to ensure they carry over to the next cycle. This is the only way to accumulate large sums for the rewards.

Swordsman's School

Located in West Clock Town, the Swordsman's School offers training in sword techniques.

• Expert Course: Pay 10 Rupees to practice. Successfully complete the course (hit all logs without missing) to earn a Piece of Heart. This requires precision and timing.

Honey & Darling's Shop

This shop in East Clock Town offers three different mini-games, one for each day. You must complete all three on the same cycle to earn the final reward.

1. Day 1: Bombchu Bowling: Pay 10 Rupees. Hit the target with a Bombchu. Win to receive a Piece of Heart.
2. Day 2: Target Practice: Pay 10 Rupees. Hit all targets with your Bow. Win to receive a Piece of Heart.
3. Day 3: Basket Toss: Pay 10 Rupees. Throw the Deku Nuts into the baskets. Win to receive a Piece of Heart.

Note: You must complete these on separate days within the same three-day cycle. If you fail any, you can restart the day with the Song of Time and try again.

Post Office Mini-Game

On Day 1 or Day 2, after 3 PM, find the Postman in the Post Office in West Clock Town. Speak to him to play a memory game.

• Mini-Game: He will ask you to press a button after exactly 10 seconds. If you succeed, you win a Piece of Heart. Listen carefully to the rhythm!

Curiosity Shop Sales

The Curiosity Shop in West Clock Town sells various rare items, but only at specific times.

• All-Night Mask (Day 3, 10 PM - 5 AM): After completing the Anju & Kafei quest and receiving the Couple's Mask, the Curiosity Shop Owner will sell the All-Night Mask for 500 Rupees. This mask allows you to stay awake during long stories without falling asleep.

Termina Field & Surrounding Areas

North Clock Town Fairy Fountain

As Human Link, enter the cave in North Clock Town. Inside, you'll find the Great Fairy of Magic. If you have collected all 15 Stray Fairies from a dungeon and returned them to their respective Great Fairy Fountain, she will reward you.

• Reward: The Great Fairy's Sword, a powerful two-handed sword that replaces your normal sword (cannot use shield).

Milk Bar Latte (Chateau Romani)

On Day 1, after 10 AM, go to the Milk Bar Latte in East Clock Town. Speak to the owner, Gorman, while wearing the Romani's Mask (obtained from the Romani Ranch quest). He will sell you a glass of Chateau Romani for 200 Rupees. This special milk grants you infinite Magic Power for the entire three-day cycle, making it invaluable for magic-heavy tasks or boss fights.

Romani Ranch Quest (Romani's Mask, Bottle, Piece of Heart)

This quest involves protecting Romani Ranch from alien invaders and then helping Cremia deliver milk.

1. Day 1, Morning (6 AM - 6 PM): Go to Romani Ranch. Speak to Romani. She will ask you to help her practice shooting balloons. Succeed to get a Bottle filled with Milk.
2. Day 1, Night (2:30 AM - 5:15 AM): Protect the cows from aliens ("Them") until dawn. Use your bow and arrows. If successful, Romani will teach you the Epona's Song.
3. Day 2, Afternoon (6 PM - 10 PM): Speak to Cremia. She will ask for help delivering milk to Clock Town. Protect the milk cart from the Gorman Brothers. If successful, Cremia will give you Romani's Mask.
4. Optional (Day 3, Night): If you failed to protect the cows on Day 1, you can still help Cremia deliver milk on Day 2. If you succeed, she'll give you a Piece of Heart instead of Romani's Mask.

Stray Fairies: Dungeon Upgrades

Each of the four main dungeons (Woodfall Temple, Snowhead Temple, Great Bay Temple, Stone Tower Temple) contains 15 Stray Fairies. Collecting all of them in a dungeon and returning them to the Great Fairy Fountain in that region will grant you a significant upgrade or item.

Strategy: It's often best to collect all Stray Fairies in a dungeon before defeating the boss, as some are only accessible before certain events or transformations within the dungeon are triggered. Use the Lens of Truth to spot hidden fairies.

Mask Collection: Beyond Transformation

Beyond the transformation masks, Majora's Mask features 20 collectible masks, each with unique properties or tied to a side quest. Collecting all of them is necessary to unlock the game's true final boss.

• Blast Mask: Prevent the old lady from being robbed by Sakon on Day 1, 12:00 AM in North Clock Town. Hit Sakon with your sword or an arrow before he escapes.
• Stone Mask: In the Pirate's Fortress, use the Lens of Truth to see an invisible soldier (Shiro) in the first area. Give him a Red Potion.
• Bremen Mask: In the Laundry Pool on Day 1 or 2, listen to Guru-Guru's story.
• Bunny Hood: Complete the Romani Ranch quest to save the cows from aliens on Day 1.
• Don Gero's Mask: As Goron Link, melt the ice blocking the Goron Elder's son in Snowhead Temple. Then, as Human Link, speak to the frog choir members in various locations (Mountain Village, Woodfall Temple, Great Bay Temple, Laundry Pool) and lead them with the Song of Storms after melting the ice in Mountain Village. Once all five frogs are gathered in Mountain Village, wear the mask and speak to them to receive a Piece of Heart.
• Kamaro's Mask: In Termina Field, North of Clock Town, find Kamaro dancing on a mushroom at night (12 AM - 6 AM). Play the Song of Healing for him.
• Mask of Scents: As Deku Link, follow the Butler through the Deku Palace after defeating Odolwa. He will challenge you to a race. Win the race to receive the mask.
• Mask of Truth: Win the Dog Race at Romani Ranch (requires the Garo's Mask to bet on a dog).
• Garo's Mask: Win the Horseback Archery mini-game at the Archery Range on Milk Road (score 2000+ points).
• Captain's Hat: Defeat the four Stalchildren in the Ikana Graveyard on Day 1, 6 PM - 6 AM. Follow the Captain to the grave and defeat the mini-boss.
• Gibdo Mask: Play the Song of Healing for Pamela's Father in Ikana Canyon.
• Giant's Mask: Found inside the Stone Tower Temple. It allows Link to grow to a massive size during the Twinmold boss fight.
• Romani's Mask: See Romani Ranch Quest above.
• Couple's Mask: See Anju & Kafei Quest Chain above.
• Kafei's Mask: See Anju & Kafei Quest Chain above.
• Postman's Hat: See Anju & Kafei Quest Chain above.
• All-Night Mask: See Curiosity Shop Sales above.
• Keaton Mask: Obtained during the Anju & Kafei quest (Day 3, Afternoon) from the Curiosity Shop Owner. Allows you to summon Keaton by cutting rustling grass patches.
• Fierce Deity Mask: Obtained after collecting all 20 other masks and giving them to the children on the moon. This transformation mask is only usable during boss battles.

This comprehensive guide should help you navigate the rich optional content of Majora's Mask, ensuring you don't miss any of the game's hidden gems and powerful rewards!