Item & Equipment Lists

Welcome, aspiring hero, to the definitive guide for all the essential items and equipment you'll need to conquer the challenges of Hyrule! This section meticulously details every crucial piece of gear, from your trusty swords and shields to the magical artifacts that will aid you on your quest. Knowing where to find these items and how to best utilize them is paramount to your success.

Swords

Your primary means of offense, swords are indispensable for fending off Ganon's minions. Each sword offers a different level of power and reach.

Kokiri Sword: Your very first blade!

Location: Found within the Kokiri Forest. After completing the Mido's House maze (the one with the boulders), you'll find a chest containing this sword.
Strategy: Essential for the early game. Practice your basic attacks (A button) and spin attacks (rotate joystick and press A) with this sword to master combat fundamentals.

Master Sword: The legendary blade of evil's bane!

Location: Located in the Temple of Time. You will obtain this sword as part of the main story progression after collecting the three Spiritual Stones and playing the Song of Time.
Strategy: This sword is significantly more powerful than the Kokiri Sword and is required to defeat many of the game's later bosses. It also allows you to travel between the Child and Adult timelines.

Biggoron's Sword: The mightiest blade in Hyrule, requiring two hands to wield!

Location: This sword is the culmination of a lengthy and intricate trading sequence.

Start by obtaining the Pocket Egg from the Cucco Lady in Kakariko Village.
Let the egg hatch into a Pocket Cucco and wake up Talon in Kakariko Village.
Return the Pocket Cucco to the Cucco Lady to receive the Cojiro.
Take Cojiro to the Lost Woods and give it to the sleeping man (Fado) to receive the Odd Mushroom. You have a time limit here, so warp to Kokiri Forest and head straight into the Lost Woods.
Rush the Odd Mushroom to the old hag in the potion shop in Kakariko Village. She'll give you the Odd Potion. Again, a time limit is in effect.
Return to the Lost Woods and give the Odd Potion to Fado, who is now a Kokiri. He'll give you the Poacher's Saw.
Take the Poacher's Saw to the Gerudo Valley and give it to the carpenter working on the bridge. He'll give you the Broken Goron's Sword.
Bring the Broken Goron's Sword to Biggoron at the top of Death Mountain. He'll ask for some eye drops.
Go to Zora's Domain and talk to King Zora (as an adult) to get the Prescription.
Take the Prescription to the Zora's River and show it to the Zora who is swimming. He'll give you the Eyeball Frog. Another time limit!
Rush the Eyeball Frog to the Lakeside Laboratory near Lake Hylia. The Professor will make the World's Finest Eye Drops. Yet another time limit!
Finally, take the World's Finest Eye Drops back to Biggoron on Death Mountain. He will give you the Claim Check.
Wait three in-game days (or play the Sun's Song six times) and return to Biggoron to receive your magnificent Biggoron's Sword!

Strategy: This sword deals double the damage of the Master Sword, making it incredibly useful for tough enemies and bosses. However, you cannot use a shield while wielding it, so be mindful of your defenses.

Shields

Shields are crucial for blocking enemy attacks and deflecting projectiles. Choose the right shield for the right situation!

Deku Shield: Your first line of defense.

Location: Can be purchased from the Kokiri Shop for 40 Rupees. You can also find it in various chests throughout the early game, or as a drop from certain enemies.
Strategy: Effective against most basic attacks, but it is made of wood and will burn if hit by fire attacks. Always have a spare or upgrade as soon as possible.

Hylian Shield: A more durable and versatile shield.

Location: Can be purchased from the Bazaar in Hyrule Castle Town Market for 80 Rupees (as a child). You can also find one in the Kakariko Graveyard by moving a specific grave and falling into a grotto.
Strategy: This metal shield is impervious to fire, making it a significant upgrade from the Deku Shield. It can also block most projectile attacks.

Mirror Shield: A magical shield with unique properties.

Location: Found in the Spirit Temple as an adult Link. It is a mandatory item for completing the dungeon.
Strategy: This shield can reflect light, which is essential for solving puzzles and defeating certain enemies and bosses within the Spirit Temple and beyond.

Tunics

Different tunics grant Link special resistances, allowing him to survive in extreme environments.

Kokiri Tunic: Your standard green attire.

Location: Link wears this from the beginning of the game.
Strategy: No special properties, but it's home!

Goron Tunic: Protects Link from intense heat.

Location: As adult Link, visit Darunia's son, Link, in Goron City. He's rolling around and will give it to you after you stop him with a Bomb or by playing the Song of Storms.
Strategy: Absolutely essential for navigating Death Mountain Crater and the Fire Temple without taking constant damage.

Zora Tunic: Allows Link to breathe underwater indefinitely.

Location: As adult Link, go to Zora's Domain, which is frozen. Use a Blue Fire to unfreeze King Zora, and he will reward you with the Zora Tunic. Blue Fire can be purchased from the shop in Zora's Domain or found in Ice Cavern.
Strategy: Crucial for exploring Lake Hylia's depths and completing the Water Temple.

Boots

Boots provide unique movement capabilities, allowing access to previously unreachable areas.

Kokiri Boots: Your standard footwear.

Location: Link wears these from the beginning of the game.
Strategy: No special properties.

Iron Boots: Heavy boots that allow Link to sink in water.

Location: Found in the Ice Cavern as adult Link. They are a mandatory item for completing this mini-dungeon.
Strategy: Use these to walk on the bottom of lakes and rivers, and to resist strong currents. They also make Link much heavier, which can be useful for activating pressure plates.

Hover Boots: Magical boots that allow Link to float over short gaps.

Location: Found in the Shadow Temple as adult Link. They are a mandatory item for completing this dungeon.
Strategy: Equip these to cross chasms or walk over dangerous terrain for a brief period. Be careful, as their effect is temporary, and you'll fall if you don't make it across in time.

Bags & Quivers

These items expand your capacity for essential consumables.

Deku Seed Bag: Stores Deku Seeds for your Slingshot.

Small Deku Seed Bag (30 Seeds): Found in a chest in the Deku Tree after defeating Gohma.
Medium Deku Seed Bag (40 Seeds): Win the shooting gallery game in Hyrule Castle Town Market as child Link.
Big Deku Seed Bag (50 Seeds): Win the shooting gallery game in Kakariko Village as child Link.

Quiver: Stores Arrows for your Bow.

Small Quiver (30 Arrows): Win the Gerudo Archery mini-game (Horseback Archery) with 1000 points or more as adult Link.
Medium Quiver (40 Arrows): Win the Gerudo Archery mini-game with 1500 points or more as adult Link.
Big Quiver (50 Arrows): Win the Gerudo Archery mini-game with 2000 points or more as adult Link.

Bomb Bag: Stores Bombs.

Small Bomb Bag (20 Bombs): Purchase from the Goron in Dodongo's Cavern for 50 Rupees.
Medium Bomb Bag (30 Bombs): Stop the Goron rolling around Goron City as child Link (use a Bomb in his path). He'll give it to you.
Big Bomb Bag (40 Bombs): Complete the Biggoron's Sword trading sequence (specifically, after giving the Eyeball Frog to the Professor and getting the World's Finest Eye Drops, you'll receive this as a reward from the Professor).

Other Essential Items

Beyond basic gear, many other items are critical for progression and exploration.

Slingshot: Your first ranged weapon.

Location: Found in the Deku Tree as child Link. It's a mandatory item for completing the dungeon.
Strategy: Use Deku Seeds to stun enemies or hit switches from a distance.

Fairy Ocarina / Ocarina of Time: Magical instruments that play powerful songs.

Fairy Ocarina: Given to you by Saria in Kokiri Forest before you leave for Hyrule Castle.
Ocarina of Time: Obtained from Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle Town after you witness her escape from Ganondorf.
Strategy: Both are used to play various songs that manipulate time, weather, and open new paths. The Ocarina of Time is essential for story progression.

Boomerang: A versatile tool for stunning enemies and retrieving items.

Location: Found in Jabu-Jabu's Belly as child Link. It's a mandatory item for completing the dungeon.
Strategy: Can stun most small enemies, retrieve items from afar, and hit switches.

Lens of Truth: Reveals hidden objects and illusions.

Location: Found in the Bottom of the Well as child Link.
Strategy: Essential for navigating the Shadow Temple and revealing invisible enemies and pathways. Consumes magic power.

Hookshot / Longshot: Grappling hooks for traversing gaps and climbing.

Hookshot: Found in the Kakariko Graveyard after talking to Dampe's ghost and racing him (as adult Link).
Longshot: An upgraded Hookshot found in the Water Temple as adult Link.
Strategy: Use these to latch onto wooden targets or specific surfaces to cross gaps, climb walls, or pull yourself towards objects. The Longshot has a greater reach.

Bow: Your primary long-range weapon as adult Link.

Location: Found in the Forest Temple as adult Link. It's a mandatory item for completing the dungeon.
Strategy: Use Arrows to hit distant targets, activate switches, and defeat flying enemies. Can be combined with Fire, Ice, and Light Arrows for elemental effects.

Megaton Hammer: A powerful, heavy weapon.

Location: Found in the Fire Temple as adult Link. It's a mandatory item for completing the dungeon.
Strategy: Used to smash rusty switches, break certain blocks, and defeat heavily armored enemies. Can also be used as a powerful melee weapon.

Gerudo's Membership Card: Grants access to the Gerudo Fortress.

Location: Obtained after rescuing all four carpenters from the Gerudo Fortress as adult Link.
Strategy: Allows free passage through the Gerudo Fortress and access to the Gerudo Training Ground.