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== Games ==
== Games ==


Heart Containers are found in every game, they are most commonly found after defeating a [[dungeon]] boss but can also be found scattered around the landscape, usually in hidden locations. They can also be obtained by completing difficult side-quests.
Heart Containers are found in every game, they are most commonly found after defeating a dungeon boss but can also be found scattered around the landscape, usually in hidden locations. They can also be obtained by completing difficult side-quests.


===The Legend of Zelda===
===The Legend of Zelda===
[[File:loz_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:loz_heart.png|left|200px]]
In the first game, [[Link]]'s maximum health can reach 16 hearts. [[Link]] begins with 3 and earns a Heart Container with every dungeon boss defeated. There are 8 dungeon bosses giving [[Link]] a maximum of 11 hearts. The remaining 5 can be found across the land of [[Hyrule]] in caves. Inside these caves, the [[Old Man]] will offer Link either a Heart Container or a [[Life Potion]].<ref>{{Cite|LoZ|57|[[Old Man]]}}</ref> It is not recommended to take the Life Potion instead of the Heart Container, because Link can buy an unlimited amount at the [[Potion Shop]],<ref>{{Cite|LoZ|49|[[Old Woman]]}}</ref> but the Heart Container is gone forever if not chosen.
In the first game, Link's maximum health can reach 16 hearts. Link begins with 3 and earns a Heart Container with every dungeon boss defeated. There are 8 dungeon bosses giving Link a maximum of 11 hearts. The remaining 5 can be found across the land of [[Hyrule]] in caves. Inside these caves, the [[Old Man]] will offer Link either a Heart Container or a [[Life Potion]].<ref>{{Cite|LoZ|57|[[Old Man]]}}</ref> It is not recommended to take the Life Potion instead of the Heart Container, because Link can buy an unlimited amount at the [[Potion Shop]],<ref>{{Cite|LoZ|49|[[Old Woman]]}}</ref> but the Heart Container is gone forever if not chosen.
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===Zelda II: The Adventure of Link===
===Zelda II: The Adventure of Link===
[[File:zeldaII_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:zeldaII_heart.png|left|200px]]
The second game is unique in the series, [[Link]]'s health is represented by bars rather than by hearts. [[Link]] begins the game with 4 bars, additional bars can be added by locating Heart Containers concealed within hidden locations across [[Hyrule]]. There are 4 Heart Containers in the game reaching a maximum of 8 bars. [[Link]] can also decrease the amount of damage he can take by using the [[Shield]] [[Spell]] or by leveling up.
The second game is unique in the series, Link's health is represented by bars rather than by hearts. Link begins the game with 4 bars, additional bars can be added by locating Heart Containers concealed within hidden locations across Hyrule. There are 4 Heart Containers in the game reaching a maximum of 8 bars. Link can also decrease the amount of damage he can take by using the [[Shield Spell]] or by leveling up.
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===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===
[[File:alttp_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:alttp_heart.png|left|200px]]
The third game returns to the traditional heart meter but this time [[Link]] can have a maximum of 20 hearts, 11 of which are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. This is also the first game to introduce heart pieces, a [[Piece of Heart]] can normally be found by completing side-quests or found in hidden locations, if 4 heart pieces are collected it will form a new Heart Container. There are 24 heart pieces scattered throughout the game contributing 6 Heart Containers.
The third game returns to the traditional heart meter but this time Link can have a maximum of 20 hearts, 11 of which are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. This is also the first game to introduce heart pieces, a Piece of Heart can normally be found by completing side-quests or found in hidden locations, if 4 heart pieces are collected it will form a new Heart Container. There are 24 heart pieces scattered throughout the game contributing 6 Heart Containers.
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===Link's Awakening===
===Link's Awakening===
[[File:la_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:la_heart.png|left|200px]]
In the fourth game [[Link]] can obtain a maximum of 14 hearts, 8 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 3 are obtained by collecting the 12 heart pieces scattered across [[Koholint Island]].
In the fourth game Link can obtain a maximum of 14 hearts, 8 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 3 are obtained by collecting the 12 heart pieces scattered across [[Koholint Island]].
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===Ocarina of Time===
===Ocarina of Time===
[[File:oot_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:oot_heart.png|left|200px]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Link]] can obtain a maximum of 20 hearts, 8 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. The remaining 9 are obtained by collecting the 36 heart pieces scattered across [[Hyrule]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Link can obtain a maximum of 20 hearts, 8 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 9 are obtained by collecting the 36 heart pieces scattered across Hyrule.
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===Majora's Mask===
===Majora's Mask===
[[File:mm_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:mm_heart.png|left|200px]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' also features a maximum of 20 hearts. Beginning with 3 Heart Containers, 4 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. The remaining 13 are obtained by collecting the 52 heart pieces scattered across [[Termina]].
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' also features a maximum of 20 hearts. Beginning with 3 Heart Containers, 4 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 13 are obtained by collecting the 52 heart pieces scattered across [[Termina]].
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===Oracle of Ages & Oracle of Seasons===
===Oracle of Ages & Oracle of Seasons===
[[File:ooa_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:ooa_heart.png|left|200px]]
In both games [[Link]] can obtain a maximum of 14 hearts, 8 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 3 are obtained by collecting the 12 heart pieces scattered across [[Labrynna]] and [[Holodrum]].
In both games Link can obtain a maximum of 14 hearts, 8 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 3 are obtained by collecting the 12 heart pieces scattered across [[Labrynna]] and [[Holodrum]].
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===The Wind Waker===
===The Wind Waker===
[[File:ww_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:ww_heart.png|left|200px]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' features a maximum of 20 hearts. 6 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. The remaining 11 are obtained by collecting the 44 heart pieces scattered across the [[Great Sea]].
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' features a maximum of 20 hearts. 6 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 11 are obtained by collecting the 44 heart pieces scattered across the [[Great Sea]].
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===The Minish Cap===
===The Minish Cap===
[[File:mc_heart_container.PNG|left|200px]]
[[File:mc_heart_container.PNG|left|200px]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' features a maximum of 20 hearts. 5 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. 1 is obtained by fusing a [[Kinstone]] with a [[Minish]] in [[Lake Hylia]]. The remaining 11 are obtained by collecting the 44 heart pieces scattered across [[Hyrule]].
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' features a maximum of 20 hearts. 5 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. 1 is obtained by fusing a [[Kinstone]] with a [[Minish]] in [[Lake Hylia]]. The remaining 11 are obtained by collecting the 44 heart pieces scattered across Hyrule.
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===Twilight Princess===
===Twilight Princess===
[[File:tp_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:tp_heart.png|left|200px]]
The thirteenth game in the series features a maximum of 20 hearts. 8 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. Unlike previous games, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' requires 5 heart pieces to form a new Heart Container, the remaining 9 are obtained by collecting the 45 heart pieces scattered across the land.
The thirteenth game in the series features a maximum of 20 hearts. 8 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. Unlike previous games, ''Twilight Princess'' requires 5 heart pieces to form a new Heart Container, the remaining 9 are obtained by collecting the 45 heart pieces scattered across the land.
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===Phantom Hourglass===
===Phantom Hourglass===
[[File:ph_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:ph_heart.png|left|200px]]
The first DS game of the series features a maximum of 16 hearts. 7 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. There are no heart pieces in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', only full Heart Containers, the remaining 6 are found scattered across the sea.
The first DS game of the series features a maximum of 16 hearts. 7 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. There are no heart pieces in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', only full Heart Containers, the remaining 6 are found scattered across the sea.
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===Spirit Tracks===
===Spirit Tracks===
[[File:st_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:st_heart.png|left|200px]]
The second DS game of the series also features a maximum of 16 hearts. 5 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. Like its predecessor there are no heart pieces in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', only full Heart Containers, the remaining 8 are found scattered across [[New Hyrule]].
The second DS game of the series also features a maximum of 16 hearts. 5 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. Like its predecessor there are no heart pieces in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', only full Heart Containers, the remaining 8 are found scattered across [[New Hyrule]].
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===Skyward Sword===
===Skyward Sword===
[[File:ss_heart.png|left|200px]]
[[File:ss_heart.png|left|200px]]
The sixteenth game in the series features a maximum of 20 hearts. Unlike the previous games, [[Link]] starts with six hearts instead of three. 6 are obtained by defeating [[dungeon]] bosses. 6 are obtained by collecting the 24 heart pieces scattered across the land and sky. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' is also unique because 2 of the Heart Containers are obtained through [[Life Medal]]s. There are 2 [[Life Medal]]s in the game, when [[Link]] carries them in his [[Adventure Pouch]] he will be granted an additional Heart Container, if the medals are removed then a Heart Container will be lost.
The sixteenth game in the series features a maximum of 20 hearts. Unlike the previous games, Link starts with six hearts instead of three. 6 are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. 6 are obtained by collecting the 24 heart pieces scattered across the land and sky. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' is also unique because 2 of the Heart Containers are obtained through [[Life Medal]]s. There are 2 Life Medals in the game, when Link carries them in his [[Adventure Pouch]] he will be granted an additional Heart Container, if the medals are removed then a Heart Container will be lost.
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