Link's Gear Part 2

Discover Link's essential gear in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds! Learn about the Zora's Flippers, Bee Badge, Stamina Scroll, and more.

Alright, let's dive into some of the cool gear Link picks up in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. This section covers some important items that really change how you play, from swimming to dealing with pesky bugs!

Zora’s Flippers

So, Link isn't exactly Michael Phelps, right? He can't swim at all and will just drown if he jumps into deep water. Thankfully, you get the Zora’s Flippers! You find these in Zora’s Domain, but you'll need the 'Smooth Stone' from the merchant in Kakariko Village first. Once you have them, Link can swim like a champ. Use the circle pad to move around in the water. Press the B Button to swim faster, which is great for getting places quickly or dodging stuff. You can also press the A Button to dive underwater for a short time. This is super handy for avoiding enemy attacks or grabbing treasure that’s sunk to the bottom.

Bee Badge

Ever cut down some grass and had bees swarm out and sting Link? It’s annoying! Well, if you manage to catch the super rare Golden Bee and take it to the Bee Guy, he'll give you the Bee Badge. This little charm makes all bees friendly towards Link, so they won't attack you anymore. Honestly, the problem with bees isn't that big in the game, so the Bee Badge isn't the most crucial item, but hey, it's a neat little reward!

Stamina Scroll

This one you get in the Ice Ruins dungeon, which is probably the longest one in the game. Makes sense, right? The Stamina Scroll is a passive item that increases the size of your energy gauge. What does that mean for you? It means Link can stay merged into walls for longer and can use his items more times before the gauge runs out. While you might not *need* it for most of the game, except maybe for one puzzle or boss, it's definitely handy. It lets you spam items like the Tornado Rod more often, which is always fun.

Key Items

After you finish each dungeon, you'll get these. They're basically pendants and paintings that don't do anything on their own. They just hang out in your Gear menu, looking pretty and showing off how much progress you've made. They're super important for the story, though – you need them to save Hyrule!

Collectables

You'll find all sorts of things scattered around: in bushes, pots, chests, from defeated enemies, and stuck on walls. Collecting four Piece of Hearts will give Link an extra heart container, making him tougher. Rupees are your currency for renting items from Ravio, playing mini-games, or buying stuff. Rescuing the Maimai and returning them to Mother Maimai nets you item upgrades. You can also find potion ingredients like Monster Tail, Monster Guts, and Monster Horn to brew potions at the Witch's Hut. And don't forget to gather Master Ore to give to the Blacksmith to upgrade your Master Sword!