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Link acquires many items during his journey through the land below and above the clouds. Link's Items will be listed here along with a description, there will further links leading to more detailed descriptions.

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==Equipment==

During Link's journey he will find various items that are pertinent to attack and defence, these items will always be equipped, as opposed to items which are temporarily equipped before removed (placed back into bag).

===Swords===

{{Main|Sword}}

Link has more control over his sword in this adventure than ever before. By way of the Wii Motion Plus, the sword now can swing in whichever direction the player chooses, giving the experience of 1:1 swordplay. Often, this proves to be a very vital point in the game. Offensively, many enemies must be defeated by swinging the sword certain ways. Such is the case for Deku Babas, where Link must slash them in the way their mouth is open (either vertically or horizontally) to defeat them. Another example is the Mechanical Totem Pole, which must be sliced horizontally twice, and then stabbed to defeat. Other enemies will try to cover parts of their body from attack, whereas Link will have to attack the revealed areas to defeat the enemy. The Skulltula is a great example of this, as Link has to hit it so it becomes stunned and stands up on its hind legs, thus revealing a weak point. Others may have defenses up that must be broken with Sword, like the Spear Moblin, in order to defeat it. The player must use a variety of techniques to defeat a variety of enemies.  

The sword also plays a key role in getting through doors. Certain doors will have an eye that will follow Link's sword as long as he is standing on a platform. Moving the sword in a circular motion will spin the eye around, causing a dizzying affect and allowing for the eye to be struck. Once destroyed, the doorway will be accessible to go through. A slash-able gear appears on another door version, which Link must quickly slash in two different directions in order to open.

One of the most interesting features of the sword is dowsing mode. To go into dowsing mode Link holds the sword strait forward. When Link goes into dowsing mode the screen changes to first person and you have to pick what you are looking for be it important items, heart pieces, rupees, or even Zelda herself. When Link is facing the direction you need to go to find the item, the sword emits a loud noise. This is going to play a key role in the game especially when it comes to finding Zelda.

The Zelda team has finally brought back the Sword Beam which is now call Skyward Strike. To charge the sword Link has to point his sword skyward until the light reaches the tip of the sword. You can then swing your in any direction to release the sword beam. This is going to both be used to attack enemies and to send large blue, silver boxes with the bird symbol called Goddess Boxes on the ground up to the sky where it will be replaced with a chest.

====Practice Sword====

{{Main|Practice Sword}}

The sword also plays a key role in solving some puzzles. Certain locks must be opened by slashing the sword in a certain direction. Eyes appear on or around doors and will follow Link's sword. Moving the sword in a circular motion will spin the eye around, causing a dizzying affect and allowing for the eye to be struck. Once destroyed, the doorway or gate will be accessible to go through.

From the beginning of the game, Link carries around this simple sword, though there isn't much use for it in Skyloft, high above the evil surface.  

====Goddess Sword====

{{Main|Goddess Sword}}

====Goddess Longsword====

{{Main|Goddess Sword}}

====Goddess White Sword====

{{Main|Goddess Sword}}

====Master Sword====

{{Main|Master Sword}}

====True Master Sword====

{{Main|Master Sword}}

===Shields===

A familiar item, the Shield returns in Skyward Sword. Link has used the Shield in every Zelda main series title since the beginning. The Shield is controlled using the nunchuck attachment. Link uses this to defend against attacking enemies slashing with their weapons or shooting projectiles at him, just as we have seen before. Additionally, Link can use his Shield to deflect certain items back at enemies by players moving the nunchuck in a forward, thrusting motion, an example being reflecting rocks back at Octoroks when they shoot towards him. It can quickly be held in defense following Sword combo. The Shield Link uses in Skyward Sword is very reminiscent of the Hylian Shield from Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess, as it follows the same design of the Hylian Shield. Motion control of the Shield is quite limited compared to the Sword, but it plays a vital roll in combat in nonetheless.

====Wooden Shield====

{{Main|Wooden Shield}}

Due to its low resistance and from previous Zelda adventures it would seem that the wooden shield will be very cheap in comparison to its later upgrades. Due to its low dependency it would also be safe to assume that the price to have the wooden shield fixed when destroyed in battle will be more than affordable.

The Wooden shield is very basic, looks poorly built and has a single bird footprint on it.

====Banded Shield====

''Main article:[[Banded Shield]]

====Braced Shield====

====Iron Shield====

{{Main|Iron Shield}}

The price point of the Iron shield will far higher than that of the wooden shield, with more valuable and durable materials used to craft the shield, any potential buyer would have to fork over more than a few rupees to own it. With a much higher breaking point, the cost of fixing such a shield would also be much greater than that of the wooden shield.  

====Reinforced Shield====

====Fortified Shield====

====Sacred Shield====

{{Main|Sacred Shield}}

It is controlled the same way as with all the other shields.

====Divine Shield====

The first upgrade to the Sacred Shield is the Divine Shield. It features a large bird like on the Hylian Shield.

It is controlled the same way as with all the other shields.

====Goddess Shield====

====Hylian Shield====

{{Main|Hylian Shield}}

The final shield in the game is the legendary Hylian shield used by heroes all across time, future and past. The Hylian Shield offers all of the functionality of the other two shields (once again through the use of Wii motion plus and the nunchuk) with a much greater resistance to enemy attacks and projectiles.

The Hylian Shield is the strongest shield that can be forged in Skyward Sword and so costs a fair chunk of your wallet to take home. On the plus side the Hylian Shield is the most dependable shield in the game taking an extremely low amount of damage in combat. The price to repair such a shield if it were ever to break would then surely be as high as the Hylian Shield's shield meter.

===Tunic===

{{Main|Tunic}}

==Items and Weapons==

During Link's journey, he will obtain many items that do a variety of different things. Most will be used in attacking and enemy or moving around the map. They may also have miscellaneous purposes, such as stealing items from a enemy.

==Bows==

====Hero's Bow====

{{Main|Bow}}

Since the Bow and Arrow must be aimed with Wii Motion Plus, it cannot be used quickly in combat as easily as before but is more powerful. Another weapon now fits that battle role, the Slingshot.

====Iron Bow====

''Main article:[[Iron Bow]]''

it's name is unknown, and the ingredeants and rupee cost is also unknown.It probobly streangthens the bows power, and gives you a bigger quiver

====Sacred Bow====

==Slingshots==

Slingshots are helpful when you don't have enough time to stretch your bow. You can increase the maximum bullet hold with seed satchels.

====Slingshot====

Unlike the Bow in this game, the Slingshot only requires players to point and shoot with the Wii Remote. With this, the Slingshot isn't too different from the one we saw in Twilight Princess. Link will simply take aim at a target and shoot a projectile at it. It appears to be less powerful compared to the Bow, as it is in previous adventures. The Slingshot, however, can take out some weaker enemies, such as Keese, in one hit.

====Scattershot====

An upgraded version of the slingshot. The scater shot can shoot many bullets at once, without any extra ammo consumption! However, it must be charged for a second by holding the button down.

==Bombs==

{{Main|Bombs}}

====Bomb Bag====

The bomb bag is a bag you acquire when a Mogma asks you to look for it in the Fire temple and lets you keep it when you return it to him. As the name implies it is used to carry bombs. In this game however, instead of buying bombs from your local store you pick bomb flowers in the field and place them in the bag. Currently it is unknown how many bombs the bag can carry.

==Beetles==

{{Main|Beetle}}

The initial Beetle can be used to cut down spider webs or hit switches in otherwise unreachable areas. Upon defeating the Stalfos mini-boss in the Sky Temple, Link can obtain an Upgrade for his Beetle, which gives the Beetle a large pair of pincers. The pincers allow the Beetle to pick up and carry items to return to Link. The player can press the Z button while carrying the object to look down and drop the cargo. The Upgraded Beetle is also capable of cutting down Deku Babas at the stem.

As most items can be upgraded throughout the game, the Beetle too has other upgrades that can be obtained later on in the game. One confirmed upgrade for the Beetle is an increase in speed. It is unknown whether this will be another upgrade obtained within the dungeon like the Pincers or if it will be an optional upgrade from collected materials.  

====Hook Beetle====

====Quick Beetle====

====Tough Beetle====

===Whip===

An item more recently added to the Zelda series with Spirit Tracks, the Whip makes a return in Skyward Sword. With the Wiimote, players can swing the Whip in any direction to cut down grass or stun enemies at a distance. You can also use the whip to grab items and pull them back by yanking the Wiimote back toward yourself. Some enemies, such as Keese, can be defeated by the Whip, but larger enemies can only be knocked back and stunned, opening them up to sword attacks. It is unclear what other functions the Whip may be used for, such as swinging from objects like in Spirit Tracks.  

===Sailcloth===

{{Main|Sailcloth}}

===Double Clawshots===

{{Main|Double Clawshots}}

An item Link obtains in his quest, speculated by some to be found in the unknown desert region. Its use is grapple onto targets and pull link toward them, with Link being able to use it again while on the target. It is practically the same item as in Twilight Princess albeit a different color scheme.

===Bug Net===

{{Main|Bug Net}}

===Gust Bellow===

{{Main|Gust Bellow}}

===Digging Mitts===

{{Main|Digging Mitts}}

====Mogma Mitts====

==Bottles==

{{Main|Bottle}}

===Potion===

{{Main|Potion}}

Link's trusty medicine makes its return Skyward Sword and as always it must be stored within a bottle. The bottle can be equipped and drunk without a break in gameplay, meaning you will be vulnerable while drinking. Unlike before, though, Link will be able to run around while drinking.

{{Main|Fairy}}

Fairies can be found in fairy fountains, underneath pots, or by breaking crates and other objects.

==Fungal Spores==

{{Main|Fungal Spore}}

==Quest Items==

Items specific to Links quest in that they hold no real purpose other than to allow one to advance past a certain area, such as boss keys, or something to let you to travel through a specific area that you otherwise could not due to something blocking your way.  

===Bird Statue===

{{Main|Bird Statue}}

===Gold Sculpture===

{{Main|Gold Sculpture}}

===Piece of Key===

{{Main|Piece of Key}}

Collect them all to make a important key needed to advance. (Possibly only of use at the Earth Temple)

===Small Key===

Used to open a locked door.

==Miscellaneous==

Something that doesn't really fit anywhere in particular goes here. Things like collectibles, things not important enough to have their own page or to small to have their own page.

===Lyre===

{{Main|Lyre}}

This lyre originally belonged to Zelda. She holds it when she jumps down to Link after his victory in the birdriding competition. Eventually, Link receives this instrument and can play it by pressing up on the D-pad. The lyre will have a similar function to the Spirit Flute, Wind Waker, and Ocarina of previous games. Zelda's lyre is similar to Sheik's lyre in Ocarina of Time. They may be the same or could be based off of another.

In the menu screen there are five song slots for this instrument. What those five songs are right now a mystery.

===Heart Containers===

These have appeared since the first Zelda game and return in Skyward Sword as the items that increase Link's maximum hearts by 1. They will be acquired after each boss battle as usual, with a gorgeous new ornate appearance. It is incredibly likely that you will be able to acquire more Heart Containers by collected several Heart Pieces in the world, but this is unconfirmed.  

===Piece of Heart===

{{Main|Piece of Heart}}

Collect a number of them to create a new Heart Container. They are hidden in secret places and in chests, also sometimes the reward for a side-quest.

===Recovery Hearts===

{{Main|Recovery Heart}}

===Rupees===

Rupees are the standard currency of the Zelda world and return in Skyward Sword. So far 6 different colors of Rupee have been confirmed to appear in Skyward Sword, witch is green, blue, yellow, purple, white, and red. It is likely they provide the same amount of Rupees as always, and if this is the case then Green Rupees shall be worth 1, Blue Rupees will be worth 5, yellow will be worth 10, Red Rupees will be worth 20, and purple will be worth 50. White however, is new to the series, and it's value is unknown. also, orange and silver rupees might make a return, but it is unknown. It is also probable that white may be the silver rupees.

===Goddess Cube===

{{Main|Goddess Cube}}

===Insects===

{{Main|Insects}}

Insects are going to be caught throughout the game using the Bug Catching Net and can be used to upgrade Links potions.

{{Main|Upgrade System}}

Skyward Sword is going to have an intricate upgrade system in the game where link uses items he gets from killing enemies and exploration as well as his hard-earned rupees to make his items better throughout the game.  Most items are up-gradable. To upgrade your item you have to see the [[Junk Shop]] owner located in the [[Bazaar]] in [[Skyloft]].