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Outset Island
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Outset Island

Your complete guide to Outset Island in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Learn about Link's home, the story's beginning, and the first steps of your adventure.

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Your complete guide to Outset Island in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Learn about Link's home, the story's beginning, and the first steps of your adventure.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin the game on Outset Island.
  2. 2
    Participate in Link's coming-of-age ceremony, where you'll receive the Hero's Clothes.
  3. 3
    After the ceremony, explore Outset Island.
  4. 4
    Use Aryll's Telescope to look around.
  5. 5
    Witness the Helmaroc King kidnap Aryll and other children.
  6. 6
    Follow the villagers to the Forsaken Fortress to rescue Aryll.
  7. 7
    You will be thrown off the Forsaken Fortress and land on a raft.
  8. 8
    Find the King of Red Lions and begin your journey across the Great Sea.
Tips
  • Explore Outset Island thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the controls and environment.
  • Talk to all the NPCs to gather information and hints.
  • Collect any Rupees you find to prepare for future purchases.
  • Don't worry if you can't defeat enemies on Outset Island; the focus is on story progression.

The primary reward for completing the initial Outset Island section is the continuation of the story, the acquisition of the Hero's Clothes, and the beginning of your grand adventure across the Great Sea.

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