Link's Awakening Items: Difference between revisions

== Equipment ==

=== Sword ===

{{Main|Sword}}

[[Link]] will find his Sword on [[Toronbo Shores]] at the beginning of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. It is his primary weapon for the whole game and it should be equipped at all times, except when Link needs some other items out to get past an obstacle.

=== Koholint Sword ===

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This is the reward for finding 20 [[Secret Seashell]]s. The L-2 Sword is stronger than the previous Sword, and it can also shoot beams when Link has full health. After obtaining it, the other six Secret Seashells Link never found will disappear. It is found in the [[Seashell Mansion]] south of [[Kanalet Castle]].

=== Shield ===

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The Shield is the first item Link will receive in ''Link's Awakening''. Link gets it back from [[Tarin]] shortly after he wakes up in [[Marin and Tarin's House]]. This Shield can block projectiles, and that is pretty much it. A lot of players find themselves using it less and less as they progress through the game.

=== Mirror Shield ===

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The Mirror Shield resides in [[Eagle's Tower]], the seventh dungeon in ''Link's Awakening''. It can reflect certain types of beams like fire that the old Shield could not reflect before. Although it is obtained as the dungeon item, it has little use in the battle with [[Evil Eagle]]. It blocks his feathers so Link won't fall off the tower as easily.

=== Bomb ===

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Bombs are in almost every Zelda game, and ''Link's Awakening'' is no exception. They can destroy enemies, blow up weak walls, and more. They come in handy for many situations. The amount Link can hold can be upgraded to 60 Bombs if he goes down a hidden staircase near [[Martha's Bay]] where [[Mad Batter]] will give Link the upgrade as a "curse". Also, Bombs can be used with Arrows to make [[Bomb Arrow]]s when the player puts Bombs on one button and Arrows on the other button. Then, by pressing both buttons at the same time, it will launch a Bomb Arrow.

=== Boomerang ===

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Unlike other Zelda titles, the Boomerang is one of the strongest weapons in the whole game. It can destroy a lot of enemies in a single hit, as well as retrieve items off the ground such as [[Rupee]]s. It can be found in a cave behind a bombable wall in Toronbo Shores. If Link has obtained the Magnifying Lens, Link will see a [[Secret Goriya|Goriya]] in the cave; Link should trade the item on the B Button (the Deluxe Shovel is recommended) to him in exchange for the Boomerang. The Boomerang can also defeat [[Shadow Nightmares#DethI|DethI]], the final boss, in a single hit.

=== Bow ===

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The Bow can be found in the [[Town Tool Shop]] found in [[Mabe Village]] mid-way through the game for a whopping 980 Rupees. Link can also steal it, but he will be referred to as THIEF by every character in the game thereafter, and returning to the shop will mean the shopkeeper kills him. The Bow can shoot Arrows to activate switches, defeat enemies, and more. Since it does all that, it is recommended Link gets it as early as he can.

=== Hookshot ===

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The Hookshot can be found in the fifth dungeon of ''Link's Awakening'', [[Catfish's Maw]]. It can propel Link towards certain materials, pull items towards him, defeat enemies, and much more. The Hookshot has appeared in most of the main canon games in the series. It stretches across most of the screen, making it a very useful item overall.

=== Magic Powder ===

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The Magic Powder can be used for several things. It can light torches, help destroy enemies, and many other uses. It is obtained by finding the Sleepy Toadstool in the [[Mysterious Forest]] and giving it to [[Syrup|Syrup the Witch]]. When Mad Batter gives Link the upgrade as a "curse", Link can hold up to 40 Magic Powder at once.

=== Magic Rod ===

{{Main|Magic Rod}}

Found in [[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]], the Magic Rod, like the Hookshot, is one of the best weapons in the game. It shoots a blast of fire that is not only good at defeating enemies, but also at lighting torches. Like many items obtained in dungeons, the Magic Rod is used mainly for defeating the boss of Turtle Rock, [[Hot Head]].

=== Ocarina ===

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The Ocarina is found in the [[Dream Shrine]] in Mabe Village. Link can learn to play three songs on the Ocarina. The [[Ballad of the Wind Fish]] is one of the first songs Link learns in his adventure. When played on the Ocarina along with the Eight Instruments of the Sirens, the [[Wind Fish's Egg]] will open. Although not required, Link's next song he learns is the [[Manbo's Mambo]] that will [[warp]] Link to [[Manbo's Pond]], near [[Crazy Tracy's Health Spa]], and can be also used to warp Link to the beginning of a dungeon. The [[Frog's Song of Soul]] is the last song Link learns on the Ocarina which will revive the [[Flying Rooster]].

=== Pegasus Boots ===

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The Pegasus Boots can be found in [[Key Cavern]], the third dungeon in ''Link's Awakening''. The pair of boots can be used with a couple of other items to make great effects. One of the many uses includes dashing them with the Sword which can be used to dash through certain type of rocks, or using the [[Roc's Feather]] with the boots for longer jumps.

=== Power Bracelet L-1 ===

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Deep within [[Bottle Grotto]], the second dungeon of the game, the Power Bracelet can be found. It can make Link lift up many different objects like rocks, pots, etc. This item is vital on defeating the boss of Bottle Grotto, the [[Genie]]. By using the Power Bracelet, Link can throw the Genie's bottle against the wall many times before it breaks.

=== Power Bracelet L-2 ===

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An upgrade for the Power Bracelet, this Power Bracelet is obtained in the [[Face Shrine]], the sixth dungeon in ''Link's Awakening''. While being similar to the Power Bracelet found in Bottle Grotto, Link can now lift heavier objects. Like most items, it is needed to explore more of the Face Shrine due to the heavy elephant statues Link will find within it. Later, Link can use the upgraded Power Bracelet to lift an iron ball used in Eagle's Tower.

=== Roc's Feather ===

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For the first time ever in a Zelda game, Link can now jump! The Roc's Feather can be found in [[Tail Cave]]. The use is simple. The player should equip it on either the A or B button and use it to jump. This feather comes in heavy use for the rest of the game, whether it is pits, hazardous surfaces, or just using it for fun.

=== Deluxe Shovel ===

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A little through the game, the Deluxe Shovel can be bought in the Town Tool Shop for 200 Rupees. It can dig up things from the ground such as [[Recovery Heart|Heart]]s, Rupees, etc. Also, in some locations, it can dig up things like Secret Seashells and other items. When Link discovers the Goriya that wields the Boomerang, it is recommended that Link should trade this item to him for the Boomerang. Don't worry, as Link can always get it back if he will need it.

== Inventory ==

=== Flippers ===

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Found in [[Angler's Tunnel]], the Flippers let Link swim in deep water. Press the A Button repeatedly to swim in the water. Press the B Button to dive down underwater to sometimes find items in certain places and underwater passages. These are automatic, meaning as soon as Link gets them, he will be able to swim in deep water automatically.

=== Golden Leaf ===

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There are five Golden Leaves in ''Link's Awakening''. [[Richard (Link's Awakening)|Richard]] asks Link to go find his Golden Leaves he lost when he had to flee Kanalet Castle after his servants went mad. After Link retrieves all five Golden Leaves, he will give them to Richard in return for the Slime Key.

=== Piece of Heart ===

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A total of twelve Pieces of Heart can be found in the game. For every four Link has obtained, he will gain another heart to his health. A total of three hearts will be added if he collects all twelve of them hidden throughout the island.

=== Secret Medicine ===

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Link can buy the Secret Medicine from [[Crazy Tracy]] who lives near [[Manbo's Pond]]. She will sell some to Link for 27 Rupees. He can also find them in some treasure chests in the later dungeons. This medicine restores Link's life automatically after he dies. It is recommended Link saves the Secret Medicine for the later battles or the battle against [[Shadow Nightmares|The Shadow Nightmares]].

=== Secret Seashell ===

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There are 26 Secret Seashells total scattered across [[Koholint Island]]. When Link has found 20 of them, he should go to the Seashell Mansion located near Kanalet Castle. His reward will be the [[Koholint Sword]], which is stronger and shoots beams out when Link has full health. Also, after Link finds 20 Secret Seashells and gets the Koholint Sword, the other six Link doesn't find will disappear.

=== Sleepy Toadstool ===

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The Sleepy Toadstool is found deep within the Mysterious Forest. Once Link has found the Sleepy Toadstool, he should take it to Syrup the Witch and she'll make Magic Powder out of it.

=== Red Tunic ===

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The Red Tunic can be found at the end of the [[Color Dungeon]]. Link can choose between this tunic and the Blue Tunic. This tunic gives Link more attack power overall, practically making all enemies and some bosses health cut down by a half of what it was before. Once he has picked the Red Tunic, Link cannot go back and change his mind for the blue one.

=== Blue Tunic ===

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The Blue Tunic can be found at the end of the Color Dungeon. Link can choose between this one and the Red Tunic. This tunic gives Link more defense overall, practically doubling his health. Once Link has picked the Blue Tunic, he cannot go back and change his mind for the red one.

== Eight Instruments of the Sirens ==

=== Full Moon Cello ===

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=== Conch Horn ===

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=== Sea Lily's Bell ===

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=== Surf Harp ===

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=== Wind Marimba ===

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=== Coral Triangle ===

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=== Organ of Evening Calm ===

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=== Thunder Drum ===

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== Dungeon ==

=== Compass ===

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Like most Zelda games, one Compass can be found in each dungeon. It lets Link see where all of the treasure chests are, as with the Nightmare's lair on the map when the game is paused. Also, it will make a beep tone-like sound whenever Link enters a room that has a Small Key or the Nightmare's Key.

=== Dungeon Map ===

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The Dungeon Map's function is rather basic. It lets Link see all of the rooms and the shape of a dungeon on the pause menu. It doesn't do much else and is not required to beat a dungeon like the Compass.

=== Small Key ===

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Small Keys are only found in dungeons. They can be used once on one locked door, then they disappear. Also, the Compass will show Link if one is in a room with a beep-like tone if he has already obtained the Compass earlier. To see how many Link has, pause the game while in a dungeon and look on the right. Small Keys cannot be transferred between dungeons.

=== Nightmare Key ===

{{Main|Nightmare Key}}

The Nightmare's Key opens the door to the Nightmare's lair in each dungeon. It is always in a chest that is rather hard to reach. In every dungeon, Link will usually get this very late in the dungeon.

=== Stone Slab Fragment ===

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There is one Stone Slab Fragment per dungeon, as well as a few [[Stone Slab]]s the fragment works with. Link can read the Stone Slab once he has obtained the fragment which gives him hints about various things in the dungeon he is in.

=== Stone Beak ===

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There is one Stone Beak per dungeon, as well as a few Owl Statues the beak works with. The Owl will talk to Link through these statues and gives him hints about various things in the dungeon he is in.

=== Heart Container ===

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Like nearly every other Zelda title to date, Link can get a Heart Container after he defeats a boss encountered in a dungeon. Same goes for ''Link's Awakening''; for all eight dungeon bosses, a Heart Container will come out of them after Link defeats them. It increases his life by one whole heart.

== Keys ==

=== Tail Key ===

{{Main|Tail Key}}

The first of the five keys, the Tail Key, is found within a treasure chest deep in the Mysterious Forest. It is needed to gain access to the first dungeon, known as Tail Cave.

=== Slime Key ===

{{Main|Slime Key}}

The Slime Key is Link's reward from Richard for finding his Golden Leaves. After he lets Link gain access to [[Pothole Field]] behind his [[Richard's Villa|Villa]], Link should dig in front of the Owl Statue for the key. This will gain him access to Key Cavern.

=== Angler Key ===

{{Main|Angler Key}}

The Angler Key is found within [[Yarna Desert]] guarded by the desert dwelling creature, [[Desert Lanmola]]. Once acquired, Link should walk up to the lock in front of the waterfall on the foot of [[Tal Tal Heights]]. The waterfall will subside, revealing the entrance to Angler's Tunnel.

=== Face Key ===

{{Main|Face Key}}

Found in the [[Southern Face Shrine]], the Face Key is what unlocks the Face Shrine. After Link has defeated the [[Armos Knight (Link's Awakening)|Armos Knight]], Link is rewarded with the Face Key.

=== Bird Key ===

{{Main|Bird Key}}

The Bird Key is last of the five keys Link will find in his adventure. It is found in a cave below the [[Hen House]] in Tal Tal Heights. It gains Link access to Eagle's Tower on the far northeastern side of Koholint Island.

== Pick-Up ==

=== Guardian Acorn ===

{{Main|Guardian Acorn}}

Occasionally when Link defeats an enemy, a Guardian Acorn will come out of them. By picking it up, Link will have more defense for a time. It wears off when he gets hurt too many times. Different music will play when Link has it, and it stops playing when he loses it.

=== Piece of Power ===

{{Main|Piece of Power}}

Just like Guardian Acorns, Pieces of Power are also found sometimes after defeating an enemy. They will boost Link's attack and makes a little explosion on enemies that Link hits. Also, he runs a little faster when he is using one. As with Guardian Acorns, they also wear off whenever he gets hurt too much while using them.

=== Recovery Heart ===

{{Main|Recovery Heart}}

Recovery Hearts, as explained in the name, restore Link's health. They can be found in bushes, inside enemies after defeating them, and much more. The Recovery Heart has been around since the ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]. To this day, Recovery Hearts still serve the same purpose.

=== Rupee ===

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Rupees are basically the currency of Koholint Island. Blue Rupees can be found all over the place and it counts as one Rupee. Several chests in the game can hold as little as 20 Rupees, and as much as 200 Rupees. Rupees are vital for Link's quest so he can buy supplies and other items he may need.

=== Arrow ===

{{Main|Arrow}}

Arrows can be found all over the Overworld and in shops. They sometimes even come out of enemies after being defeated. If Link picks up an Arrow off the ground before he has the Bow, it will just give him one Rupee instead. An upgrade that will allow Link to hold up to 60 Arrows can be found down some stairs under a rock near Turtle Rock where Mad Batter will give Link the upgrade as a "curse". Arrows can also be used as a Bomb Arrow. The player can put the Bow & Arrow on one button and Bombs on the other. Then, by pressing both buttons at the same time, the Bow will launch a Bomb Arrow.

== Trading Sequence ==

=== Yoshi Doll ===

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=== Ribbon ===

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=== Dog Food ===

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=== Bananas ===

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=== Stick ===

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=== Honeycomb ===

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=== Pineapple ===

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=== Hibiscus ===

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=== Letter ===

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=== Broom ===

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=== Fishing Hook ===

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=== Mermaid's Necklace ===

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=== Mermaid's Scale ===

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=== Magnifying Lens ===

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The Magnifying Lens is the reward for finishing the Trading Sequence. It allows Link to see things and people that could not be seen before, including a Goriya who will offer the [[Boomerang]]. After obtaining the [[Mermaid's Scale|scale]] from the [[mermaid]], Link can go to the [[Mermaid Statue]] and it will move, revealing a staircase. Walking down this staircase will reveal the Magnifying Lens. On the way out, Link will be able to see the enemies that he couldn't see before.