Item List (All Items)

Item List (All Items)

Welcome, hero, to the definitive Item List for The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons! This comprehensive guide details every essential item Link can acquire, precisely where to find them, and how they'll aid you in your monumental quest to restore the seasons to Holodrum. Mastering your inventory and understanding each item's utility is paramount to overcoming the challenges ahead, so pay close attention!

Essential Tools & Weapons

Wooden Sword

• Description: Link's initial weapon, a simple but reliable blade for fending off early foes.
• Location: Found in a chest within the Hero's Cave, located just north of Horon Village. Upon entering the cave, navigate the short path to the chest to claim your first sword.
• Strategy: Equip it immediately. This sword is your primary means of attack against the myriad creatures of Holodrum, from pesky Octoroks to charging Moblins. It's essential for clearing paths and defeating the first dungeon's enemies.

Shield

• Description: A sturdy wooden shield capable of deflecting projectiles and some enemy attacks.
• Location: Found in a chest within the Hero's Cave, in the same room as the Wooden Sword.
• Strategy: Hold it up by assigning it to a button. It's crucial for blocking projectiles like Octorok rocks, spear throws from Moblins, and even some boss attacks. Mastering its use will significantly reduce damage taken, especially in early dungeons.

Boomerang

• Description: A throwable weapon that stuns enemies and can retrieve distant items.
• Location: Found in a chest on B1F of the Gnarled Root Dungeon (Dungeon 1). After navigating the dungeon's initial rooms, you'll find it in a chest in a room with several Green Zols.
• Strategy: Assign it to an item button. Throw it to stun most non-boss enemies, allowing for easy sword strikes. It's also vital for grabbing Rupees, hearts, or keys across gaps, and for activating switches from afar. Some puzzles specifically require its use.

Power Bracelet

• Description: Grants Link superhuman strength, allowing him to lift and move heavy objects.
• Location: Found in a chest on 1F of Snake's Remains (Dungeon 2). You'll acquire it in the central room of the dungeon after solving a block puzzle.
• Strategy: Equip it to lift and throw rocks, pots, and other heavy obstacles that block your path or hide secrets. This item is indispensable for clearing new areas and accessing hidden passages.

Roc's Feather

• Description: A magical feather that allows Link to perform a short jump.
• Location: Found in a chest on 1F of Poison Moth's Lair (Dungeon 3). It's located in a room in the eastern part of the dungeon, accessible after navigating a series of moving platforms.
• Strategy: Equip to jump over small gaps, enemy attacks, and environmental hazards like spikes or lava. It's a fundamental movement tool that opens up many new areas and is crucial for avoiding damage in combat.

Shovel

• Description: A simple tool for digging up soft spots in the ground.
• Location: Found in a cave in the Western Woods. To access it, head to the Western Woods and locate the cave entrance blocked by a small tree. Use the Rod of Seasons to change the season to Winter, which will cause snow to cover the tree, allowing you to walk over it and enter the cave. The Shovel is inside a chest.
• Strategy: Use it on discolored patches of ground (often marked with an 'X' or simply a different texture) to unearth Rupees, hearts, Gasha Seeds, or even hidden passages and staircases. It's also required for certain mini-games and quests.

Slingshot

• Description: A projectile weapon that fires various types of seeds.
• Location: Found in a chest on 1F of the Dancing Dragon Dungeon (Dungeon 4). It's located in the eastern section of the dungeon, after navigating a series of moving platforms and block puzzles.
• Strategy: Essential for hitting distant switches, stunning enemies, and solving environmental puzzles. It requires different types of seeds (Ember, Scent, Pegasus, Gale, Mystery) for various effects. Combine it with different seeds for strategic advantages in combat and exploration.

Flippers

• Description: Allows Link to swim in deep water, opening up aquatic exploration.
• Location: Found in a chest on B1F of the Dancing Dragon Dungeon (Dungeon 4). You'll acquire them in a room in the dungeon's flooded lower level, after solving a water-level puzzle.
• Strategy: Equip to swim in any body of water, including deep rivers and lakes. This opens up entirely new areas, such as the Sunken City, and is crucial for reaching new dungeons and hidden treasures. You can also dive in certain spots for secrets.

Magnetic Gloves

• Description: A pair of gloves that can attract or repel Link from magnetic poles.
• Location: Found in a chest on 1F of the Crown Dungeon (Dungeon 5). You'll acquire them in a room in the dungeon's western section, after navigating a series of magnetic puzzles.
• Strategy: Equip and use to traverse areas with magnetic poles. Point the cursor towards a pole to be pulled, or away to be pushed. This item is crucial for many puzzles, crossing large gaps, and is essential for defeating the dungeon boss, Smog.

Switch Hook

• Description: A grappling hook that swaps Link's position with certain objects or enemies.
• Location: Found in a chest on 1F of the Explorer's Crypt (Dungeon 6). You'll acquire it in a room in the dungeon's central section, after solving a series of block and enemy puzzles.
• Strategy: Use to cross gaps by swapping with blocks, or to reach distant platforms. It can also be used to move certain enemies (like Armos statues) or activate switches that are out of reach. Essential for navigating the Explorer's Crypt and other areas.

Seed Satchel

• Description: A pouch for carrying and organizing various types of magical seeds.
• Location: Given to you by the Maku Tree in Horon Village after you first meet him and he explains the situation with the seasons.
• Strategy: This is an essential inventory item. You'll automatically collect seeds into it. You'll find capacity upgrades throughout your journey, allowing you to carry more of each seed type.

Bomb Bag

• Description: A bag for carrying explosive bombs.
• Location: Found in a cave in the Eastern Subrosia region. To access it, you'll need to use the Rod of Seasons to change the season to Winter in the area just north of the cave entrance, creating a path over water. The Bomb Bag is inside a chest within the cave.
• Strategy: Bombs are used to destroy cracked walls, rocks, and certain enemies. They are vital for uncovering hidden paths, secrets, and solving puzzles. You'll find capacity upgrades later to carry more bombs.

Magic Boomerang

• Description: An upgraded Boomerang that flies faster, further, and can be manually controlled.
• Location: To obtain the Magic Boomerang, you must complete the Trading Sequence. Specifically, you need to trade the Member's Card (found in Subrosia) to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Dance Hall for the Red Glove. Then, trade the Red Glove to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Smithy for the Blue Ring. Finally, trade the Blue Ring to the Old Man in the cave near the Sunken City for the Magic Boomerang.
• Strategy: Replaces the standard Boomerang. Assign it to an item button, then hold the button to aim and release to throw. You can steer it in mid-air using the D-pad, allowing for precise targeting of enemies or switches around corners. It's incredibly versatile for puzzles and combat.

Seasonal & Magical Items

Rod of Seasons

• Description: The most important item in the game, allowing Link to manipulate the seasons of Holodrum.
• Location: Given to you by the Maku Tree in Horon Village after you successfully clear the Gnarled Root Dungeon (Dungeon 1) and retrieve the first Essence of Nature.
• Strategy: Use it on a Tree Stump (marked with a swirling symbol) to change the season in the current screen. Different seasons affect the environment in unique ways, allowing access to new paths, items, and secrets:
  • Winter: Freezes water, creating ice bridges; covers small trees with snow, allowing Link to walk over them; causes leaves to fall from trees, revealing hidden paths.
  • Spring: Makes plants bloom, causing vines to grow up cliffs; flowers open, revealing secrets.
  • Summer: Dries up small rivers and lakes, revealing new paths or items; causes plants to wither, removing obstacles.
  • Autumn: Fills pits with leaves, allowing Link to walk over them; causes mushrooms to grow, acting as platforms.
  Mastering season changes is fundamental to progression and finding secrets.

Magic Potion

• Description: A restorative liquid that fully replenishes Link's health.
• Location: Can be purchased from Syrup the Witch in Sunken City for 30 Rupees. Her shop is located in the northern part of the Sunken City. Can also be found rarely in chests or as drops from certain enemies.
• Strategy: A vital consumable for tough battles, especially against dungeon bosses or in challenging areas. Always try to keep one in your inventory for emergencies. Assign it to an item button for quick use.

Gasha Seed

• Description: A magical seed that, when planted, grows into a Gasha Nut containing a random item.
• Location: Found as enemy drops, in chests, as rewards for mini-games, or purchased from the Subrosian Market.
• Strategy: Plant in any soft soil patch (marked with a small 'X' on the ground). After some time (or several screen transitions), a Gasha Nut will grow. Strike the nut with your sword to reveal its contents, which can include Rupees, hearts, Magic Rings, or even Pieces of Heart. The quality of the item often depends on the specific soil location where it was planted. There are 16 Gasha Soil locations in Holodrum.

Magic Ring

• Description: Equippable rings that grant Link various passive effects, from increased attack to defense or special abilities.
• Location: Found in Gasha Nuts, dropped by specific enemies, given by NPCs as quest rewards, or found in hidden chests. There are 64 unique rings in total.
• Strategy: Take any new rings to Vasu in Horon Village (located in the cave west of the Maku Tree) to appraise them and reveal their effects. Only one ring can be equipped at a time, so choose wisely based on your current situation or the challenges ahead. Some notable rings include:
  • Power Ring L-1/L-2/L-3: Increases sword damage but also increases damage taken.
  • Defense Ring L-1/L-2/L-3: Reduces damage taken but also reduces sword damage.
  • Gale Ring: Increases the effectiveness of Gale Seeds, making them stun enemies for longer.
  • Cursed Ring: Halves sword damage and doubles damage taken (a challenge ring!).
  • Green Ring: Increases sword damage when Link has full health.
  • Red Ring: Increases sword damage.
  • Blue Ring: Reduces damage taken.
  • Peace Ring: Prevents explosions from your own bombs from hurting Link.
  • Whimsical Ring: Randomly changes sword damage from 0 to 2x.
  Experiment with different rings to find the best fit for your playstyle.

Upgrades & Enhancements

Noble Sword

• Description: A sharper, more powerful version of the Wooden Sword.
• Location: Found in a secret cave in the Western Woods. To reach it, head to the Western Woods and locate the area with a small pool of water and a cliff to the north. Use the Rod of Seasons to change the season to Winter, freezing the water. Then, use the Roc's Feather to jump across the frozen water to the cave entrance. The Noble Sword is inside a chest.
• Strategy: Deals more damage than the Wooden Sword, making combat easier and faster. It's a significant upgrade that will serve you well for much of the game.

Biggoron's Sword

• Description: A massive, two-handed sword that deals immense damage but prevents shield use.
• Location: Acquired through a lengthy Trading Sequence. The key steps are:
  1. Obtain the Member's Card from the Subrosian Dance Hall (after winning the dance game).
  2. Trade the Member's Card to the Subrosian in the Dance Hall for the Red Glove.
  3. Trade the Red Glove to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Smithy for the Blue Ring.
  4. Trade the Blue Ring to the Old Man in the cave near the Sunken City for the Magic Boomerang.
  5. Trade the Magic Boomerang to the Goron in Goron Mountain for the Goron's Vase.
  6. Finally, trade the Goron's Vase to Biggoron (also in Goron Mountain, in a cave accessible by changing season to Winter) for his sword.
• Strategy: Deals significantly more damage than any other sword, making it ideal for quickly dispatching tough enemies and bosses. However, because it requires two hands, Link cannot use his shield while it's equipped. Best used in situations where defense is less critical or when you need to maximize offensive output.

Hyper Slingshot

• Description: An upgraded Slingshot that fires three seeds at once in a spread pattern.
• Location: To obtain the Hyper Slingshot, you must complete a portion of the Trading Sequence. You need to trade the Member's Card (found in Subrosia) to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Dance Hall for the Red Glove. Then, trade the Red Glove to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Smithy for the Hyper Slingshot.
• Strategy: Replaces the standard Slingshot. Excellent for hitting multiple targets simultaneously or dealing increased damage to single foes due to the triple shot. It consumes three seeds per shot, so manage your seed supply carefully.

Roc's Cape

• Description: An upgraded Roc's Feather, allowing Link to jump further and glide for a short distance.
• Location: Found in a chest on 1F of the Sword & Shield Maze (Dungeon 7). You'll acquire it in a room in the dungeon's western section, after navigating a series of moving blocks and spike traps.
• Strategy: Replaces the Roc's Feather. Allows for longer jumps and a brief glide by holding the jump button. This is essential for traversing larger gaps, reaching elevated platforms, and avoiding certain enemy attacks or environmental hazards that the Roc's Feather couldn't clear.

Mermaid Suit

• Description: A special suit that allows Link to dive underwater and explore submerged areas.
• Location: Found in a chest on B1F of the Ancient Tomb (Dungeon 8). You'll acquire it in a room in the dungeon's flooded lower level, after solving a series of underwater puzzles.
• Strategy: Essential for exploring underwater sections of the final dungeon and other deep-water areas. While wearing the Mermaid Suit, Link can swim freely and dive to explore hidden passages, collect items, and solve puzzles that are otherwise inaccessible.

Heart Container

• Description: Permanently increases Link's maximum health by one full heart.
• Location: Awarded after defeating the boss of each of the 8 main dungeons.
• Strategy: Collect all 8 Heart Containers from dungeon bosses to maximize your health and significantly improve your survivability against the game's toughest challenges, including Onox and the Twinrova/Ganon battle.

Piece of Heart

• Description: Collect four of these fragments to form one full Heart Container.
• Location: There are 16 Pieces of Heart scattered throughout Holodrum, found in caves, hidden areas, as rewards for mini-games, or from certain side quests. Many require specific items or seasonal changes to reach.
• Strategy: Always be on the lookout for these! Each one you find brings you closer to increasing your maximum health, which is crucial for enduring the later stages of the game. Explore every nook and cranny, use your shovel, and experiment with season changes to uncover them all.

Seed Satchel Upgrade

• Description: Increases the maximum capacity of your Seed Satchel for all seed types.
• Location: There are two upgrades:
  1. One is found in a chest in the Sunken City. It requires the Flippers to access the underwater section where the chest is located.
  2. Another is a prize from the Subrosian Dance Hall mini-game. Achieve a high score in the dance to earn it.
• Strategy: Essential for carrying more seeds, allowing you to use your Slingshot or Seed Shooter more frequently without running out. Prioritize getting these upgrades to ensure you always have enough ammunition for puzzles and combat.

Bomb Bag Upgrade

• Description: Increases the maximum capacity of your Bomb Bag, allowing you to carry more bombs.
• Location: There are two upgrades:
  1. One can be purchased from the Subrosian Market for 100 Ore Chunks.
  2. Another is a prize from the Target Practice mini-game in Horon Village (requires the Slingshot).
• Strategy: Crucial for dungeon exploration and uncovering secrets, as bombs are frequently used to open new paths. More bombs mean less backtracking to replenish your supply.

Quiver Upgrade

• Description: Increases the maximum capacity of your Quiver, allowing you to carry more arrows.
• Location: There is one Quiver Upgrade available. It is a prize from the Shooting Gallery mini-game in Horon Village (requires the Bow).
• Strategy: While the Bow is an optional item, if you choose to use it, this upgrade is vital for extended combat or puzzle-solving that requires arrows.

Seeds

Seeds are Link's primary ranged ammunition, primarily used with the Slingshot or Seed Shooter. Each type has a unique effect.

Ember Seeds

• Description: Fiery seeds that can light torches, burn obstacles, and damage enemies.
• Location: Found on Ember Trees throughout Holodrum, particularly in the Eastern Suburbs and around the Gnarled Root Dungeon.
• Strategy: Use with the Slingshot to light unlit torches (often required for puzzles), burn away small bushes or webs, and deal fire damage to enemies. Effective against ice-based foes.

Scent Seeds

• Description: Fragrant seeds that attract enemies to their landing spot.
• Location: Found on Scent Trees, often in areas with many enemies or puzzles involving enemy movement.
• Strategy: Use with the Slingshot to lure enemies into traps, away from critical paths, or into specific formations for easier defeat. Can be useful for solving puzzles that require enemies to be in a certain position.

Pegasus Seeds

• Description: Seeds that grant Link a burst of speed, allowing for faster movement and longer jumps.
• Location: Found on Pegasus Trees, often in areas with large open spaces or long paths.
• Strategy: Use to temporarily increase Link's movement speed. When combined with the Roc's Feather/Cape, it allows for significantly longer jumps, crucial for crossing wide gaps. Also useful for quickly traversing large areas or escaping dangerous situations.

Gale Seeds

• Description: Windy seeds that can warp Link to previously visited Tree Stumps or stun enemies.
• Location: Found on Gale Trees, often near important landmarks or dungeons.
• Strategy: Use with the Slingshot to stun enemies for a short duration, providing an opening for attack. When used from the inventory, they can instantly warp Link to any Tree Stump he has previously activated, making fast travel across Holodrum much easier.

Mystery Seeds

• Description: Enigmatic seeds with unpredictable effects, ranging from stunning enemies to restoring health or revealing secrets.
• Location: Found on Mystery Trees, often in hidden or less obvious locations. Also a common drop from defeated enemies.
• Strategy: Their effect is random each time they are used. They can stun enemies, restore a small amount of health, reveal hidden staircases, or even cause enemies to drop additional items. Experiment with them, as their unpredictable nature can sometimes be surprisingly helpful.

Other Important Items

Ember Seed Satchel

• Description: A specialized satchel that allows Link to carry Ember Seeds without needing the Slingshot.
• Location: Given by the Old Man in the cave in the Eastern Suburbs after you retrieve his lost item.
• Strategy: Allows you to manually throw Ember Seeds without equipping the Slingshot. This is useful for lighting torches or burning small obstacles when your Slingshot is equipped with another seed type or you need a quick, direct throw.

Magic Powder

• Description: A mystical powder with various magical effects when sprinkled on objects or enemies.
• Location: Found in a chest in the Holodrum Plain, near the entrance to the Gnarled Root Dungeon.
• Strategy: Use it to transform certain enemies (like Zols into Gels), activate specific magical objects, or reveal hidden features in the environment. It's often required for specific puzzles in dungeons.

Bow

• Description: A classic ranged weapon that fires arrows.
• Location: Can be purchased from the Horon Village Shop for 300 Rupees.
• Strategy: Fires arrows in a straight line, useful for hitting distant enemies or switches. It's a reliable ranged option, especially if you prefer not to use seeds or need a more powerful projectile. Arrows are consumed with each shot and can be found as enemy drops or purchased.

Ring Box

• Description: A small box used to store and equip Magic Rings.
• Location: Given to you by Vasu in Horon Village after you bring him your first Magic Ring for appraisal.
• Strategy: Essential for managing your collection of Magic Rings. You'll receive upgrades to the Ring Box (L-2 and L-3) throughout the game, allowing you to carry more rings at once, though you can still only equip one.

Star Ore

• Description: A rare and valuable ore found in Subrosia.
• Location: Found in various locations in Subrosia, often requiring the Shovel or Bombs to unearth. Also a reward for certain mini-games.
• Strategy: Used as currency in the Subrosian Market, where you can purchase valuable items like Bomb Bag upgrades or rare Gasha Seeds. It's also required for certain trading sequence steps.

Ribbon

• Description: A decorative ribbon, part of a trading sequence.
• Location: Found in a chest in the Subrosian Volcano, in a cave accessible by changing the season to Winter.
• Strategy: This item is part of the optional Trading Sequence. You'll need to trade it to a specific NPC to progress the sequence and eventually obtain the Noble Sword.

Member's Card

• Description: A card granting access to the exclusive Subrosian Dance Hall.
• Location: Found in a chest within the Subrosian Dance Hall itself, after successfully completing the dance mini-game for the first time.
• Strategy: This is a key item in the Trading Sequence. You'll need to trade it to the Subrosian in the Dance Hall for the Red Glove, which leads to further upgrades.

Red Glove

• Description: A sturdy glove, part of a trading sequence.
• Location: Obtained by trading the Member's Card to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Dance Hall.
• Strategy: This item is part of the Trading Sequence. You'll trade it to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Smithy for either the Hyper Slingshot or the Blue Ring, depending on your choices.

Blue Ring

• Description: A valuable ring, part of a trading sequence.
• Location: Obtained by trading the Red Glove to the Subrosian in the Subrosian Smithy.
• Strategy: This item is part of the Trading Sequence. You'll trade it to the Old Man in the cave near the Sunken City for the Magic Boomerang.

Goron's Vase

• Description: A large, ornate vase, part of a trading sequence.
• Location: Obtained by trading the Magic Boomerang to the Goron in Goron Mountain.
• Strategy: This item is part of the Trading Sequence. You'll trade it to Biggoron in Goron Mountain for his powerful sword.

Master Sword (Linked Game Only)

• Description: The legendary blade of evil's bane. Only obtainable in a Linked Game.
• Location: In a Linked Game (playing Oracle of Seasons after clearing Oracle of Ages), you will receive a secret code from the Maku Tree in Oracle of Ages. Bring this code to the Maku Tree in Oracle of Seasons, and he will grant you the Master Sword.
• Strategy: The most powerful sword in the game. It deals significantly more damage than any other sword, making it invaluable for the final battles and Hero's Cave challenges.

Red Tunic (Linked Game Only)

• Description: A magical tunic that doubles Link's sword damage. Only obtainable in a Linked Game.
• Location: In a Linked Game, you will receive a secret code from an NPC in Oracle of Ages. Bring this code to the Red Snake in Vasu's shop in Oracle of Seasons.
• Strategy: A fantastic offensive upgrade, effectively doubling your damage output. Combine it with the Master Sword for maximum devastation.

Blue Tunic (Linked Game Only)

• Description: A magical tunic that halves the damage Link takes. Only obtainable in a Linked Game.
• Location: In a Linked Game, you will receive a secret code from an NPC in Oracle of Ages. Bring this code to the Blue Snake in Vasu's shop in Oracle of Seasons.
• Strategy: An excellent defensive upgrade, significantly increasing your survivability. Useful for challenging areas or boss fights where taking damage is inevitable.

This comprehensive list should equip you with all the knowledge needed to find and utilize every item in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. Good luck, and may the Triforce be with you!