Post-Game 100% Completion Guide

Achieve 100% completion in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's post-game. This guide covers Heart Pieces, collectibles, and remaining challenges.

Congratulations, Hero of Winds! You've vanquished Ganondorf and saved Hyrule. But your adventure doesn't truly end there. For the dedicated completionist, The Wind Waker offers a wealth of secrets, collectibles, and challenges to truly master the Great Sea. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step to achieve 100% completion.

I. Heart Pieces and Containers

Collecting all 44 Heart Pieces and the 3 Heart Containers from bosses will grant you the maximum of 20 hearts, making you an unstoppable force. While many are found during the main quest, several require specific items or exploration.

• Chart Completion: Many Heart Pieces are tied to deciphering Treasure Charts. Ensure you've collected and deciphered all 46 Treasure Charts.
• Mini-Games:
• Savage Labyrinth (Outset Island): Complete all 30 floors. The Heart Piece is on floor 30.
• Barrel Shooting (Bomb Island): Achieve a high score to earn a Heart Piece.
• Bird-Man Contest (Dragon Roost Island): Glide from the highest point to the designated platform for a Heart Piece.
• Submarine Challenges: Several submarines scattered across the Great Sea contain enemies and often a Heart Piece upon defeat.
• Side Quests:
• Maggie's Father (Windfall Island): Help him by giving him a Skull Necklace.
• Killer Bees (Windfall Island): Give the leader a Joy Pendant.
• House of Gales (Windfall Island): Use the Hookshot to reach a hidden chest.
• Goron Merchant (Outset Island): Trade items with him until he offers a Heart Piece.

II. Triforce Shards

While you've collected the eight Triforce Shards during the main story, ensuring you've found all eight Triforce Charts and deciphered them is crucial for true completion. Double-check your inventory for any un-deciphered charts.

III. Pictograph Gallery

The Deluxe Picto Box is your key to capturing every character, enemy, and boss in the game. To achieve 100% completion in the Nintendo Gallery on Forest Haven, you must:

• Capture Every Character: This includes all major and minor NPCs, such as Aryll, Grandma, Orca, Sturgeon, the Postman, and even the King of Red Lions in his boat form.
• Capture Every Enemy: From Bokoblins to Darknuts, every foe must be immortalized. Remember to get pictures of enemies in their various states (e.g., a stunned Darknut).
• Capture Every Boss: Take a picture of each boss before delivering the final blow.
• Special Pictographs: Don't forget the unique pictographs like the Ghost Ship and the Great Fairy.
• Delivery: Once you have a full set, deliver them to Carlov at the Nintendo Gallery. He will create figurines for each. This is a time-consuming process, as he can only create one figurine per day cycle.

IV. Tingle Statues

There are five Tingle Statues hidden throughout the Great Sea, each requiring a specific bomb to reveal. Finding them all and showing them to Tingle will reward you handsomely.

• Dragon Roost Island: Located near the entrance to the Dragon Roost Cavern.
• Forest Haven: Found within the Forest Haven, near the Great Deku Tree.
• Tower of the Gods: On the exterior of the tower, accessible via a specific platform.
• Forbidden Woods: Inside the dungeon itself.
• Earth Temple: Within the dungeon.

V. Submarines and Lookout Platforms

Every square on your Sea Chart should be explored. This means visiting every island, and more importantly, clearing every submarine and lookout platform. These often contain valuable rupees, Treasure Charts, or Heart Pieces.

• Submarines: Look for the distinct periscope icon on your map. Each submarine requires you to defeat a group of enemies inside.
• Lookout Platforms: These wooden structures often have a Morth or two guarding a chest. Use your Grappling Hook to swing up and claim the prize.

VI. Mail Delivery

The Postman on Windfall Island has a crucial role in your 100% journey. Ensure you've completed all mail-related side quests:

• Letter to Grandma: Deliver the letter from Aryll.
• Letter to the Prince: Deliver the letter from Komali.
• Letter to the Rito Chieftain: Deliver the letter from Medli.
• Postman's Quest: Help the Postman deliver letters to various residents of Windfall Island.

VII. Charts and Treasure

Beyond the Triforce Charts, there are numerous other charts to collect and decipher, leading to buried treasures. Make sure your Sea Chart is completely filled in, and every "X" marking a treasure is gone.

• Treasure Charts: There are 46 Treasure Charts in total, each leading to a specific buried chest. Use the Salvage Arm to retrieve them.
• Island Charts: Purchase these from the Fishman on each island to reveal the local details.
• Special Charts: Don't forget charts like the Great Fairy Chart or the Ghost Ship Chart.

VIII. Upgrades and Items

Ensure you have all possible upgrades and unique items:

• Wallet Upgrades: Obtain the Big Wallet (1,000 Rupees) and the Giant Wallet (5,000 Rupees) from the Great Fairies.
• Bomb Bag Upgrades: Max out your Bomb Bag capacity.
• Quiver Upgrades: Max out your Quiver capacity.
• Magic Meter Upgrade: Obtain the Double Magic Meter from the Great Fairy on Mother and Child Isles.
• Hurricane Spin: Learn this powerful sword technique from Orca on Outset Island after reaching 100 hits on his training dummy.

IX. Miscellaneous

• Joy Pendants: Collect all 30 Joy Pendants and trade them with Mrs. Marie on Windfall Island for the Cabana Deed.
• Skull Necklaces: Collect all 20 Skull Necklaces and trade them with Maggie's Father on Windfall Island.
• Hero's Charm: Obtain this item from Mrs. Marie after collecting enough Joy Pendants.
• Swift Sail (HD Remake only): If playing the HD remake, ensure you've acquired the Swift Sail from the Auction House on Windfall Island.

Achieving 100% in The Wind Waker is a journey of meticulous exploration and dedication. Take your time, enjoy the beautiful world, and savor every last secret the Great Sea has to offer!