Heart Piece Locations
Collecting Heart Pieces is paramount for any adventurer seeking to conquer the challenges of Hyrule. Each set of four Heart Pieces you gather will magically coalesce into a full Heart Container, significantly boosting Link's maximum health. This invaluable increase in your life bar will make perilous dungeons, formidable boss encounters, and the overall journey much more manageable. This comprehensive guide meticulously details the location and precise acquisition method for every single Heart Piece scattered across the vast and enchanting lands of Hyrule.
Hyrule Town
- Heart Piece #1: Simon Says Minigame (Hyrule Inn)
Location: The Hyrule Inn, situated in the southeast corner of Hyrule Town, just north of the fountain square.
Requirements: None, available from the start of the game.
How to Get It: Enter the Hyrule Inn and speak with the woman behind the counter. She offers a "Simon Says" style minigame for 10 Rupees. You must successfully mimic her movements (left, right, up, down) a certain number of times. The sequence length increases with each successful round. Win the minigame to receive your first Heart Piece. This is an excellent way to earn some early health!
Strategy Tip: Pay close attention to the sequence. If you have trouble, try writing down the movements or saying them aloud as she performs them.
- Heart Piece #2: Swiftblade's Dojo (Spin Attack Training)
Location: Swiftblade's Dojo, found in the northwest corner of Hyrule Town, accessible after acquiring the White Sword.
Requirements: White Sword (obtained after Deepwood Shrine).
How to Get It: Visit Swiftblade's Dojo. He will teach you the Spin Attack. Successfully complete his first training challenge, which requires you to perform the Spin Attack a certain number of times within a time limit. Mastering this basic technique will earn you this Heart Piece.
Strategy Tip: The Spin Attack is performed by holding down the attack button, charging Link's sword, and then releasing it. Practice the timing to ensure you release it quickly enough to meet the challenge's requirements.
- Heart Piece #3: Jumping Game (Hyrule Town Square)
Location: In the southwest part of Hyrule Town, near the entrance to the Royal Valley, you'll find a small building with a jumping minigame operator.
Requirements: Roc's Cape (obtained from the Palace of Winds).
How to Get It: After acquiring the Roc's Cape, head to this building. Pay the fee (usually 10 Rupees) to play the jumping minigame. You must successfully jump across a series of platforms without falling. The Roc's Cape allows you to extend your jumps, making this challenge much easier. Successfully navigate all platforms to claim this Heart Piece.
Common Pitfall: Don't confuse this with Simon's Simulations, which is a combat challenge. This minigame is purely about platforming skill with the Roc's Cape.
- Heart Piece #4: Library/Shoe Shop Minish Path
Location: In the central-west part of Hyrule Town, near the library and shoe shop. Specifically, it's found by shrinking down inside the shoe shop.
Requirements: Cane of Pacci (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Once you have the Cane of Pacci, enter the shoe shop (Rem's Shoe Store). You'll notice a small pot near a Minish portal. Use the Cane of Pacci on this pot to flip it over, revealing the Minish portal. Shrink down to Minish size. Head through the tiny passage to the left, which leads to a hidden area beneath the library. Navigate this small maze to find the Heart Piece.
Detailed Steps:
- Enter Rem's Shoe Store in Hyrule Town.
- Locate the pot near the Minish portal on the counter.
- Use the Cane of Pacci on the pot to flip it.
- Step onto the Minish portal to shrink.
- Walk left from the portal and enter the small opening.
- Follow the path, which will lead you under the library. The Heart Piece is at the end of this tiny passage.
- Heart Piece #5: Mayor Haggle's House (Figurine Collection)
Location: Mayor Haggle's house, located in the northeast section of Hyrule Town.
Requirements: Collect a significant number of figurines from Carlov's Figurine Shop.
How to Get It: This Heart Piece is a reward for your dedication to collecting figurines. After you have collected a substantial number of figurines (typically around 130-136, though the exact number can vary slightly based on game progression), visit Mayor Haggle's house. Speak with his wife, and she will be so impressed by your collection that she rewards you with a Heart Piece. This is often one of the last Heart Pieces players acquire.
Strategy Tip: To get figurines, you need to collect Mysterious Shells and then use them at Carlov's Figurine Shop in Hyrule Town. The more shells you use at once, the higher your chance of getting a new figurine. This is a long-term goal!
Minish Woods
- Heart Piece #6: Eastern Minish Woods (Lily Pad)
Location: Upon entering the Minish Woods from Hyrule Town, head east.
Requirements: Gust Jar (obtained from Deepwood Shrine).
How to Get It: From the entrance to Minish Woods from Hyrule Town, proceed directly east. You will soon come across a small pond with a lily pad floating in it. Use the Gust Jar to pull yourself across the water by targeting the lily pad. Once you reach the small island in the center, the Heart Piece will be waiting for you.
- Heart Piece #7: Western Minish Woods (Hidden Cave)
Location: In the western part of the Minish Woods, close to the entrance of the Deepwood Shrine.
Requirements: Bombs (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Navigate to the western section of the Minish Woods. Look for a cracked wall on the northern side of the area, near the path leading to the Deepwood Shrine. Place a Bomb next to this cracked wall to destroy it, revealing a hidden cave entrance. Enter the cave to claim your Heart Piece.
Mount Crenn
- Heart Piece #8: Mount Crenn Summit (Roc's Cape Jumps)
Location: Near the summit of Mount Crenn, accessible via a series of ledges.
Requirements: Roc's Cape (obtained from the Palace of Winds).
How to Get It: Ascend Mount Crenn. As you get closer to the summit, you'll encounter a section with several isolated platforms separated by wide gaps. These require the extended jump capability of the Roc's Cape. Carefully jump from platform to platform, navigating the treacherous terrain. The Heart Piece is located on a secluded ledge that can only be reached with precise Roc's Cape jumps.
- Heart Piece #9: Melari's Mines Entrance (Bombable Wall)
Location: Just outside the entrance to Melari's Mines on Mount Crenn.
Requirements: Bombs (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Before entering Melari's Mines, thoroughly explore the immediate area around its entrance. Look for a section of rock wall that appears cracked or discolored, indicating it can be destroyed. Place a Bomb against this wall to blast it open, revealing a small hidden alcove. The Heart Piece is located within this newly accessible space.
Castor Wilds
- Heart Piece #10: Northern Castor Wilds (Pegasus Boots Dash)
Location: In the northern section of Castor Wilds, specifically in an area covered by tall, dense grass.
Requirements: Pegasus Boots (obtained from Swiftblade's Dojo after learning the Dash Attack).
How to Get It: Head to the northern part of Castor Wilds. You'll find a large patch of unusually thick, tall grass that cannot be cut with your sword. Equip the Pegasus Boots and use their dashing ability to charge through this grass. Dashing will clear a path, revealing a hidden cave entrance beneath where the grass once stood. Enter the cave to find the Heart Piece.
- Heart Piece #11: Western Castor Wilds (Flippers Island)
Location: On a small island in the westernmost part of Castor Wilds, surrounded by water.
Requirements: Flippers (obtained from the Temple of Droplets).
How to Get It: Once you have the Flippers, make your way to the western edge of Castor Wilds. You'll see several bodies of water. Swim across to the westernmost island. On this island, you'll discover a small, easily accessible cave entrance. Enter the cave, and the Heart Piece will be inside.
Lake Hylia
- Heart Piece #12: Lake Hylia Shore (Visible Island)
Location: On a small, prominent island in the middle of Lake Hylia, directly south of the entrance to the Wind Ruins.
Requirements: Flippers (obtained from the Temple of Droplets).
How to Get It: After acquiring the Flippers, swim into Lake Hylia. Navigate towards the center of the lake, specifically looking for the island located directly south of the path leading to the Wind Ruins. The Heart Piece is plainly visible on this island, requiring no puzzles or hidden passages to reach.
- Heart Piece #13: Lake Hylia Cave (Underwater Bomb)
Location: On the eastern shore of Lake Hylia, hidden behind a bombable wall underwater.
Requirements: Bombs (obtained from the Cave of Flames) and Flippers (obtained from the Temple of Droplets).
How to Get It: Swim to the eastern shore of Lake Hylia. While submerged with the Flippers, look for a cracked section of wall underwater. Equip your Bombs. While underwater, press the item button to place a Bomb next to the cracked wall. The explosion will blast open a hidden cave entrance. Swim into the newly revealed cave to collect the Heart Piece.
Veil Falls
- Heart Piece #14: Veil Falls Base (Roc's Cape Platforms)
Location: At the base of Veil Falls, near the entrance to the Palace of Winds.
Requirements: Roc's Cape (obtained from the Palace of Winds).
How to Get It: Travel to the base of Veil Falls. In this area, you'll notice a series of platforms separated by significant gaps. These platforms are designed to test your mastery of the Roc's Cape. Use the Roc's Cape to perform extended jumps, carefully navigating across these platforms. Your goal is to reach an isolated platform on the far side of this section, where the Heart Piece is located.
Royal Valley
- Heart Piece #15: Royal Valley Graveyard (Pushable Tombstone)
Location: Within the Royal Valley graveyard, specifically near a tombstone that can be moved.
Requirements: Roc's Cape (obtained from the Palace of Winds).
How to Get It: Enter the Royal Valley and proceed into the graveyard section. Look for a tombstone that appears slightly out of place or isolated, often with a small gap in front of it. Use the Roc's Cape to jump over this gap and land on the other side of the tombstone. Once you're on the correct side, push the tombstone to reveal a hidden staircase leading down. Descend the stairs into a small, secret chamber where you will find the Heart Piece.
Cloud Tops
- Heart Piece #16: Cloud Tops (Gust Jar & Roc's Cape Challenge)
Location: On a secluded cloud platform within the Cloud Tops, accessible through a combination of movement items.
Requirements: Roc's Cape (obtained from the Palace of Winds) and Gust Jar (obtained from Deepwood Shrine).
How to Get It: While exploring the vast Cloud Tops, you will encounter areas characterized by strong winds and numerous floating platforms. This Heart Piece requires a combination of precise movement. Use the Roc's Cape to glide between larger platforms and the Gust Jar to pull yourself across smaller gaps or to reach distant floating objects. One particularly challenging path will lead you to an isolated cloud platform. Successfully navigate this aerial obstacle course to reach the secluded cloud where this Heart Piece resides.
Hyrule Castle Garden
- Heart Piece #17: Hyrule Castle Garden Maze
Location: Within the hedge maze of the Hyrule Castle Garden, in a hidden alcove.
Requirements: Access to Hyrule Castle Garden (story progression).
How to Get It: Once you gain access to the Hyrule Castle Garden, navigate your way through the intricate hedge maze. This Heart Piece is located in the southeastern corner of the maze. Explore every path and dead end in this section, and you will eventually discover a hidden alcove containing the Heart Piece. Keep a close eye on your map to help you avoid getting lost!
Trilby Highlands
- Heart Piece #18: Trilby Highlands Cave (Bombable Wall)
Location: In the Trilby Highlands, near the path that leads to Lon Lon Ranch.
Requirements: Bombs (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Head to the Trilby Highlands. As you make your way towards the entrance to Lon Lon Ranch, carefully examine the cliff faces and rock formations in the area. You'll find a section of cracked wall on the side of a cliff. Place a Bomb next to this wall to destroy it, revealing a hidden cave. Enter the cave to collect the Heart Piece.
Lon Lon Ranch
- Heart Piece #19: Lon Lon Ranch Well (Cane of Pacci)
Location: At Lon Lon Ranch, specifically within the well.
Requirements: Cane of Pacci (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Travel to Lon Lon Ranch. Locate the well in the center of the ranch. Equip the Cane of Pacci and use it on the well. The Cane of Pacci's power will flip the well over, revealing a hidden passage beneath it. A Minish portal will also appear nearby. Shrink down using the Minish portal and then enter the well's newly revealed passage to retrieve the Heart Piece.
South Hyrule Field
- Heart Piece #20: South Hyrule Field Cave (Bombable Rocks)
Location: In the southern part of South Hyrule Field, close to the entrance to the Minish Woods.
Requirements: Bombs (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Navigate to the southern section of South Hyrule Field, near where the path leads into the Minish Woods. Look for a distinctive rock formation that has a cracked or discolored section. This indicates a weak point. Place a Bomb next to this cracked section to destroy it, which will open up a hidden cave. Enter the cave to find the Heart Piece.
North Hyrule Field
- Heart Piece #21: North Hyrule Field Pond (Flippers Island)
Location: On a small island in the middle of a pond in the northern section of North Hyrule Field.
Requirements: Flippers (obtained from the Temple of Droplets).
How to Get It: Head to the northern part of North Hyrule Field. You'll discover a small pond in this area. Equip your Flippers and swim out to the small island located in the center of the pond. The Heart Piece is openly displayed on this island, ready for you to collect.
Eastern Hills
- Heart Piece #22: Eastern Hills Cave (Bombable Wall)
Location: In the Eastern Hills, near the path leading towards the Wind Ruins.
Requirements: Bombs (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Travel to the Eastern Hills. As you follow the path that leads towards the Wind Ruins, keep an eye on the cliff faces. You will eventually spot a cracked wall on a cliff. Use a Bomb to blast open this wall, revealing a hidden cave entrance. Step inside the cave to claim your Heart Piece.
Western Wood
- Heart Piece #23: Western Wood Tree Stump (Cane of Pacci)
Location: In the Western Wood, inside a large tree stump.
Requirements: Cane of Pacci (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: Make your way to the Western Wood. Locate a particularly large tree stump in this area. Equip the Cane of Pacci and use its power on the tree stump. The stump will flip over, revealing a Minish portal beneath it. Shrink down to Minish size using the portal and then enter the hollowed-out stump to find the Heart Piece.
Wind Ruins
- Heart Piece #24: Wind Ruins (Gust Jar Platforms)
Location: Within the Wind Ruins, on an isolated platform.
Requirements: Gust Jar (obtained from Deepwood Shrine).
How to Get It: As you progress through the Wind Ruins, you will come across a section featuring several small, separated platforms with gaps between them. To reach this Heart Piece, you'll need to utilize the Gust Jar. Target the distant platforms or specific anchor points with the Gust Jar to pull Link across the gaps. Navigate this series of platforms to reach a secluded platform where the Heart Piece is waiting.
Temple of Droplets
- Heart Piece #25: Temple of Droplets (Hidden Passage)
Location: Inside the Temple of Droplets, in a dark, hidden room.
Requirements: Flame Lantern (obtained from the Fortress of Winds).
How to Get It: While exploring the Temple of Droplets, you will eventually encounter a room that is particularly dark or has a section obscured by shadows. This area will contain a hidden path that is not immediately visible. Equip the Flame Lantern and use it to illuminate the surroundings. The light will reveal a secret passage or a hidden entrance leading to a small chamber. Enter this chamber to find the Heart Piece.
Palace of Winds
- Heart Piece #26: Palace of Winds (Updraft Glide)
Location: Within a large, open area of the Palace of Winds, high above.
Requirements: Roc's Cape (obtained from the Palace of Winds).
How to Get It: During your exploration of the Palace of Winds, you will come across a vast, open chamber characterized by strong updrafts of wind. To reach this Heart Piece, you must utilize the Roc's Cape's gliding ability. Jump into the updrafts and use the Roc's Cape to glide across the expansive area, carefully maneuvering to reach a high, isolated ledge or platform. The Heart Piece will be waiting on this elevated spot.
Dark Hyrule Castle
- Heart Piece #27: Dark Hyrule Castle (Bombable Wall)
Location: In a specific room within the final dungeon, Dark Hyrule Castle.
Requirements: Bombs (obtained from the Cave of Flames).
How to Get It: As you make your way through the challenging Dark Hyrule Castle, keep a keen eye out for suspicious walls. In one of the castle's many rooms, you will find a cracked wall that stands out from its surroundings. Place a Bomb next to this wall to shatter it, revealing a hidden passage. This passage leads to a small, secret room containing the very last Heart Piece in the game. Collecting this will complete your Heart Piece collection!