Chapter 1 - The Adventure Begins
This section of the walkthrough covers Outset Island and the Forsaken Fortress.

The Wind Waker - Walkthrough Index


>- Chapter 1: The Adventure Begins -<
~ 1.1 Happy Birthday
~ 1.2 Initiation
~ 1.3 The Forsaken Fortress
Chapter 2 - Windfall Island
Chapter 3 - Dragon Roost
Chapter 4 - Forest Haven
Chapter 5 - The Third Pearl
Chapter 6 - A Godly Task
Chapter 7 - Hyrule Down Under
Chapter 8 - Building a Collection
Chapter 9 - The Sages' Demise
Chapter 10 - Resurrecting the Sword
Chapter 11 - The Triforce of Courage
Chapter 12 - Drowning Hyrule

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1.1 Happy Birthday
Items
Equipment
Characters

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Legend spoken by the Hylian
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The well off land of Hyrule
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Ganon obtaining the Triforce
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Link defeating Ganon

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Link riding off now known as Hero of Time
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Ganon breaking out of his prison
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The Hylian people praying to the Gods
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The tradition carried on in the New World

New Character:      Aryll
Aryll  - Aryll is Link's younger sister. She looks up to her older brother and one day wants to be like him.

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New Character:      Link
Link  - Link is the main character and the one that the player assumes control over during the game. He is a caring young boy and looks after his sister and his grandmother.

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 - After the neat little introduction sequence, your sister, Aryll, will come and wake you. She notifies you that today is your birthday, and that your grandma is waiting for you back at the house. Make your way down the ladder and to the house (it’s the westernmost house on the western island) and enter it. Go up the ladder you see and you’ll find your grandma.
Link's House.
Link's House.
Hero's Clothes.
Hero's Clothes.

New Character:      Grandma
Grandma  - Link's grandmother. She is the guardian of Link and Aryll and cares for them very much. She believes Link should take more care of Aryll and be more optimistic about things.

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New Equipment :
     
Hero's Clothes
Outset Island
Hero's Clothes  - Clothes that resemble the clothing once worn by the ancient hero of legend. They look a little too warm for the weather, but you only have to wear them for one day right?

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 - She gives you the clothing once worn by the Ancient Hero. She mentions to you that this is the day you become the same age as the young hero spoken of in the legend. It is the day boys were considered to be men and that they were taught the ways of a sword so they could do battle with their enemies. She mentions that Orca is the only one on the island that still knows anything about swordplay. She tells you she’s planning a party and asks you to to go find Aryll. Head back outside, but don't get Aryll just yet.
Abe in the Grass.
Abe in the Grass.
Catching the pig.
Catching the pig.

 - East of your house, you should find a man lying down in the grass, his name is Abe. Speak to him and he’ll tell you he’s trying to catch the pig. Press R to crawl and sneak up on the pig. Grab it and head back towards your house, but climb up the ridge right before it. You'll notice a pen with a woman in it. This is Rose, Abe's wife. Throw the pig into the pen and speak with Rose. She'll give you 20 rupees for it. She also mentions she wouldn't mind having more of them.

New Character:      Abe
Grandma  - Abe was desired by many women in his younger days. After he met Rose, his wife, he asked for her hand in marriage. He is the father or Joel and Zill.

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New Character:      Rose
Rose  - A young woman who looks after her two sons, Joel and Zill. She wants a pet pig for herself and her two boys and sends her husband, Abe, out to get one for her.

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 - There are two more pigs around the island. The first one is a pink one that was on the ridge that you came up to give Rose the previous pig. Grab this one and return it to the pen and speak with Rose again for another 20 rupees.

Getting the second pig.
Getting the second pig.
Get that last pig!
Get that last pig!
 - The second piglet is on the eastern island. You must cross the bridge in the water connecting the two islands to get there. You should find a pink pig with black spots near the house. Catch this pig and give it to Rose for another 20 rupees.

 - Once all the pigs have been caught, you can get some extra cash by scaling the fence up to the roof of Abe and Rose's house. Hop on the fence and jump up to the taller part by pushing the control stick towards it. Continue making your way up the roof and drop into the hole you find there.

New Character:      Joel
Joel  - Joel is a young boy who wishes to one day grow as big and strong as Link. He is Zill's older brother and a son of Abe and Rose.

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 - Break everything you find in here to get some extra rupees then drop down through the hole you see. You can break pots up there anytime during the game to get some extra cash. Head back outside and go on the bridge. There is a kid with a stick standing on the bridge, his name is Joel. He tells you that if you run as fast as you can you can jump. Run and jump to the rocks in the sea to get the 15 rupees atop them.

 - Now head to the eastern part of the island and climb up the ladder to the tower, or as your sister calls it "Aryll's Lookout". Speak with Aryll and she'll give you your birthday present, her telescope.

 - Aryll then tells you to look at your house from here. Pull out the telescope and focus in on your house. She tells you to look at the red postbox and zoom in. The postman freaks out and Aryll tells you to look up in the sky. When you look up into the sky, there is a strange bird carrying a young girl. This bird is being pursued by a pirate ship shooting at it. The bird looks back and gets hit in the face, dropping the girl into the forest. Aryll tells you that she needs help, but that it's too dangerous.
New Item:
     
Telescope
Outset Island     
Telescope  - The Telescope allows you to see far and wide. You can zoom in and out to your liking to find objects or people in the sea.

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The postman at the postbox.
The postman at the postbox.
The bird in the sky.
The bird in the sky.
Pirate Ship.
Pirate Ship.
The girl falling into the forest.
The girl falling into the forest.

1.2 Initiation
Items Equipment Characters Enemies

 - Head to the house directly east of your own. There is an old man standing on top of it. Climb the ladder and head in the door at the top. Sturgeon begins talking to you and gets upset when a pot is knocked off of a shelf and breaks. He starts stomping on the floor and yelling at the person below him. He tells you his younger brother knows how to fence as well.

New Character:      Orca
Orca  - Orca is a swordsman who lives on Outset Island. He first teaches Link how to use the sword, and gives him his first sword too. He is Sturgeon's younger brother and enjoys exercising constantly..

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New Character:      Sturgeon
Sturgeon  - Orca's older brother. He studies all day to learn more and help his brain grow larger. He dislikes his brother disturbing his peace by exercising and training on the floor below.

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Training With Orca
 - Head back outside and down the ladder. Enter the lower level of the house and speak with Orca. He asks if you want instruction in using the sword. Answer yes and follow all his instructions on using the sword. The horizontal slice (B), Vertical Slice (L-Target + B), Stab (Forward + B), Spin Attack (Press and hold B), Parry Attack (L-Target and press A when you see the burst), and Jump Attack (L-Target + A). If you pass all of his tests, he’ll give you the Hero’s Sword.

New Equipment :
     
Hero's Sword
Outset Island     
HerosSword  - A weak sword used by Link to slay beasts and enemies. Given to you by Orca after completing training with him.

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 - Leave Orca’s house and head to the island in the east. Head inside the house and crawl under where you see a green rupee. Head through the hole and open the chest for 20 rupees. Head back outside and crawl under the porch of the same house for another rupee. Head up the ridge to the side of the house and cut down the trees you see at the top. Continue along the path, crossing the bridge at the top and head through the dark cave into the forest.

Blue Bokoblin

Threat:
2

Blue Bokoblin
Attacks:
Quarter Heart Kick
Quarter Heart Hit with a stick
- A very weak enemy.  They'll try to kick Link or they'll attack him with a stick. Hit them with your sword to defeat them.
 - You can see the girl hanging from a tree. Go up the ridge to the right and drop off the ledge. There is a Blue Bokoblin guarding the tree stump, so kill it before proceeding.

 - Once the Bokoblin is dead, crawl through the fallen tree for 20 rupees. Jump onto the stump that the Bokoblin was standing in front of and hop across to the ledge. Take note of the boulder to the right and continue straight, climbing on the fallen tree to get up.

 - Two Bokoblins are dropped in. Kill these as well and the girl will wake up and fall off the tree.

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The girl on the tree
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Fighting the Bokoblin
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Two more Bokoblins
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The girl falling off the tree

New Character:      Tetra
Tetra  - A pushy young lady. She is the captain of the pirate crew and is kidnapped by a giant flying bird. She is dropped on Outset Island and is rescued by Link.

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New Character:      Gonzo
Gonzo  - The second in command of the pirates. He is very fond of "Miss" Tetra and cares for her very much.

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 - A pirate comes into the woods screaming that the girl's name is Tetra and is glad she is safe. Tetra runs off, but Gonzo asks what to do with Link. Link follows them out of the forest and Aryll yells at him from across the bridge. Link waves back and Aryll begins crossing the bridge. The giant bird comes back and snatches Aryll! She screams for Link, who charges after her and is caught by Tetra.

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Aryll waves to Link
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The giant bird comes back
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The bird takes Aryll
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Link charges after his sister

 - Link asks Tetra if he can go with them, but Tetra refuses. The postman, Quill, interjects and explains why Tetra should allow Link to travel with them. Tetra tells you that if you get a shield, she'll permit you to travel with them.

 - Head back to your house and go up the ladder to get the shield. What? It's not there! Go back downstairs and speak with your grandma. She asks if you're looking for the shield and tells you to take it with you.

New Equipment :
     
Hero's Shield
Outset Island     
Heros Shield  - A good wooden shield that Link can use to protect himself. It is said to have been used by the legendary hero himself.

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New Character:      Quill
Quill  - The postman of the Rito Tribe. He is always trying to help Link by giving him advice and delivering his letters.

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 - Grandma starts crying about the loss of Aryll and asks how something could take such a sweet child. Head back outside, but don't go to the pirates' ship yet.

 - You should notice a smaller boat in the water next to the pirate ship. Climb on this boat so we can purchase a few things from Beedle, the owner.

 - Purchase the Bait Bag first. Then buy one Hyoi Pear (you'll want one in your bag at all times) and at least 2 things of All-Purpose Bait.

New Item:
     
Bait Bag
Beedle's Shop Ship     
Bait Bag  - A small bag that can be used to store bait. you can store up to 8 different kinds of bait in it. It is necessary to be able to carry bait at all.

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New Character:      Beedle
Beedle  - A traveling salesman who lives in a small boat. Link can get on his small ship and purchase items that he may need.

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New Item:
     
All-Purpose Bait
Beedle's Shop Ship     
All-Purpose Bait  - Bait that serves many purposes. It can be used to attract the Merfish, rats, and pigs. There are three portions when you first buy it.

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New Item:
     
Hyoi Pear
Beedle's Shop Ship     
Hyoi Pear  - A pear that can be used to take control of a Seagull. Seagulls can be used to get many things that Link can't normally reach.

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 - Leave the ship and talk to Tetra now that you have your bait bag and bait. Get on the pirate ship and leave Outset Island.

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The pirates leave the island
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The islanders wish Link luck
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Link waves to his friends
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Grandma is left alone

 - Tetra cuts into your farewell and tells you to just give up. When she's finished talking, head through the door behind you to get below decks and speak with the little pirate named Niko. Niko will challenge you to a game and promises you treasure if you succeed.

 - The game is fairly simple to win. Step on the switch to raise the platforms and then hop across them, using the ropes to get across the longer distances. If you fall, there is a ladder you can climb to try again. Once you get across, Niko will be amazed and give you the Spoils Bag.
New Character:      Niko
Niko  - Niko is the newest member in the pirate's gang and is the one responsible for doing all the chores around the ship. He is happy when Link shows up because he believes Link will take his place.

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Jumping the gap to reach the first platform
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Using the ropes to swing to the remaining platforms
New Item:
     
Spoil's Bag
Pirate Ship     
Spoils Bag  - A small bag used to store items collected from enemies you have defeated. It can hold eight different kinds of treasures.

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 - Once you finish, Tetra will call down and tell you that you've reached the Forsaken Fortress. Head back up and Tetra will tell you to climb to the lookout post. Climb the ladder and she'll get angry for being with Niko. She shows you the Forsaken Fortress and you notice the giant bird that kidnapped your sister nesting on the top. She devises a plan to get you in and you end up being launched over in a barrel. Tetra's poor aim also causes you to lose your sword!
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The Forsaken Fortress
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The giant bird

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Link in a barrel
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Link flies through the air
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Link loses his sword
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He falls into the water

1.3 The Forsaken Fortress
Items Equipment Characters Enemies Pieces of Heart

 - As soon as you head towards the staircase you will hear a whistling noise and Tetra will begin talking with you. She apologizes for the rough landing and tells you she slipped a stone into your pocket. This stone is called the Pirate's Charm. She notifies you that she can see what you're doing through the stone and that you can hear her through it and that she needs it back after you save your sister.

- Head up the first set of stairs and grab a barrel from the middle area. Link will hide under this barrel, making it easier for you to sneak around. This is to help prevent getting caught and thrown in jail.

New Equipment :
     
Pirate's Charm
Tetra     

Pirate's Charm  - A not so ordinary stone given to Link by Tetra. Link can communicate with Tetra, and eventually the King of Red Lions, through this stone. Link is supposed to return to stone to Tetra when he finishes rescuing Aryll.

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Dodging spotlights in a barrel
 - Once you make it up the first set of stairs, you'll notice another one right next to it. Head up these stairs and let go of the Control Stick if the spotlight comes near you. If you stay still while it passes over you, you'll be safe, but if you move, you'll get caught. If you think you're really good you can try and get the rupees in the middle of the spotlights. Also, if you use the C-Stick (Yellow one) you can control the camera angle to see what you need to.

- At the top of the stairs, it is safe to remove the barrel (Press A) and head up the ramp to the right. When you get near the stairs Tetra will tell you that there's a monster running the searchlight up there. She tells you that she would use her shield to deflect the monster's blows and make it drop it's weapon. Climb the ladder to the searchlight.


- Now, there are two ways to do this. One is to L-Target the monster and raise your shield (R button) while waiting for him to attack. The other is to find the pot with some sticks in it and throw it to break it. Either way, pick up a stick and attack the Bokoblin while before it attacks you. Recover anything it drops, as it may be a Joy Pendant.
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Waiting for the attack
Method #1
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Breaking the pot
Method #2

New Item:
     
Joy Pendant (Spoil)
Bokoblins     
Joy Pendant  - Pendants that are said to be attracted to people who spread joy. They are kept in your spoils bag for safe keeping.

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- Once the Bokoblin is defeated, the searchlight won't work anymore, making it easier for you to sneak around the place. Head down the ladder and back down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp (don't go down the stairs!) you'll see a hallway. Head through the door to the west (right from the bottom of the ramp) and drop down to the lower level in the room. Avoid the rats since you don't have a weapon and move the barrels to open the door to the jail cell. Enter the cell and open the Chest for Piece of Heart #1.

Rat

Threat:
2

Rat
Attacks:
Quarter Heart Contact
- A very weak, very annoying enemy. They will lurk in dark areas and holes in the wall and dart out to try and steal rupees and other things from Link. If you throw bait in front of their hole they will sell you items, but at a very high price.
Piece of a Heart: #1 Forsaken Fortress
Piece of Heart
 - On the bottom floor of the room with the map in the Forsaken Fortress. In the corner behind the barrels there is a switch. Step on it to open the gate and open the chest inside the jail cell for the Piece of Heart.

- Pieces of Heart help you to gain more life, therefore making your quest easier and more manageable. Once you get the Piece of Heart, head down the hallway towards the Moblins and get yourself caught. Yes, getting caught is easier now than making our way back to where we need to go, so if you fall down or get lost, get yourself caught and continue from where you were.

- Alright, now that you're in jail climb up onto the table in your cell. Leap across to the shelf and move the pot off of the top of it. Crouch in front of the hole and crawl into it, moving through so you can get back outside your jail cell.

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Getting caught by guards
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Breaking out of your cell


- Head down the hallway outside your cell and you'll end up above the room you were just in. Open the chest for the map and use the rope to swing across the room. Once you're across, head through the door to your left and then take the path immediately to your left outside. Climb the ladder and fight with the Bokoblin to take out the second searchlight.

- Head back down the ladder and through the door you came out here through (to the right). Head straight across the room through the other door (not crossing the gap). Head straight down this hallway and through the door at the opposite end.

Moblin

Threat:
2

Moblin
Attacks:
Quarter Heart Jab with fist
Quarter Heart Stab with spear
Half Heart Hook with fist
Half Heart Brings spear downward
Full Heart Sweeps across with spear
- One of more more powerful, and dangerous, enemies around the Great Sea. These guys aren't easy to defeat, and pack a serious punch. It's best to either raise your shield and attack right after they hit it, or try and use a Parry Attack

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Getting the compass
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Taking out the last searchlight

- Open the chest behind the barrels to get the compass, then swing across the room and head through the door. Head through the opening to the left and up the ramp. Climb the ladder at the top and defeat the Bokoblin at the top, rendering the last searchlight useless. Go back down the ramp and head through the northern door (to your left). Simply swing across this room and go through the opposite doorway.


- This room can be very tricky, so don't get frustrated if you can't do it your very first try. You'll have to sneak past the two Moblins while avoiding the rats. If a rat runs into you, it can knock your barrel off, completely exposing you to the Moblins. So, with that in mind, grab the barrel and sneak past the Moblins. Take is slow and stop if a Moblin comes near you. Once you make it through, head through the double doors at the top.

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Sneaking through the room
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The double doors

- Head up the stairs until you see a barrel. Use it to sneak down the path and past the moblin, heading up the path to the left when you get there. Once you pass the window, if the moblin is far enough away, you can remove the barrel and run the rest of the way.

- You will eventually come to a point where you cannot jump across. If you look to the right, there is a small ledge. Walk towards the wall with the ledge and the A button will say Sidle. Press and hold the A button to sidle across this small ledge, releasing the A button when Link is all the way across.


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A large gap
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Sidling along the edge

- Round the corner and there'll be another gap. Sidle across this one as well and head up the stairs. You should recognize this as the area where you dropped your sword. Run over to pick it up and you'll be attacked by a Green Bokoblin. Quickly grab your sword to make things easier and defeat the Bokoblin to continue on your quest to save Aryll.
Green Bokoblin

Threat:
3

Green Bokoblin
Attacks:
Quarter Heart Kick
Quarter Heart Sword Swing
- Green Bokoblins are the same as their blue counterparts, except that they carry around a sword and shield. They use the shield to deflect some of your attacks, but can easily be dealt with using Parry Attacks.

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Spikes come up behind Link
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Quickly get the sword
New Character: Helmaroc King

Helmaroc King  - The Helmaroc King is the giant bird that drops Tetra on Outset Island and kidnaps Aryll. He is a servant to a much greater evil that dwells inside the Forsaken Fortress.

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- Once the Green Bokoblin is defeated, head through the doors and you'll find your sister, along with two more girls. Link hears something and looks up to see the Helmaroc King descending on him. He picks Link up in his beak and carries him up to a ship on the top of the Forsaken Fortress. He shows link to a mysterious man who tells the Helmaroc King to toss Link into the sea. Lucky for Link, a little red boat comes to the rescue.

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Link finds Aryll
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Helmaroc King picks up Link
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Link is thrown to the sea
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He is rescued by a boat


The Wind Waker - Walkthrough Index


>- Chapter 1: The Adventure Begins -<
~ 1.1 Happy Birthday
~ 1.2 Initiation
~ 1.3 The Forsaken Fortress
Chapter 2 - Windfall Island
Chapter 3 - Dragon Roost
Chapter 4 - Forest Haven
Chapter 5 - The Third Pearl
Chapter 6 - A Godly Task
Chapter 7 - Hyrule Down Under
Chapter 8 - Building a Collection
Chapter 9 - The Sages' Demise
Chapter 10 - Resurrecting the Sword
Chapter 11 - The Triforce of Courage
Chapter 12 - Drowning Hyrule

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