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<onlyinclude>{{Game
<onlyinclude>{{Infobox|game
|name = The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
| name = ''The Minish Cap''
|logo = [[File:Minish Cap Logo.png|cener|200px]]
| logo = [[File:TMC logo.png]]
|boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg|200px|center]]
| boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg]]
|release = [[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] November 4, 2004<br> [[File:Flag-European.png|22px|European Flag]] November 12, 2004<br> [[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] January 10, 2005<br> [[File:Flag-Australia.png|22px|Australia Flag]] April 7, 2005
| release [[Game Boy Advance]] =
|platform = Game Boy Advance
{{Region|jp|y=2004|m=11|d=4}}
|developer = Capcom
{{Region|eu|y=2004|m=11|d=12}}
|producer = Keiji Inafune
{{Region|us|y=2005|m=1|d=10}}
|director = Hidemaro Fujibayashi<noinclude><br>{{Main|The Minish Cap Staff}}<!--Move to Development section when it's created--></noinclude>
{{Region|au|y=2005|m=4|d=7}}
| release [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] (Ambassadors)  =
{{Region|au|y=2011|m=12|d=15}}
{{Region|us|y=2011|m=12|d=16}}
{{Region|eu|y=2011|m=12|d=16}}
{{Region|jp|y=2011|m=12|d=16}}
| release [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U Virtual Console]] =
{{Region|us|y=2014|m=6|d=5}}
{{Region|jp|y=2014|m=4|d=30}}
{{Region|eu|y=2014|m=5|d=29}}
{{Region|au|y=2014|m=5|d=29}}
| developer = [[Capcom]]
| producer = [[Keiji Inafune]]
| director = [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]]
| walkthrough = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Walkthrough.php Walkthrough]
| guides =
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10HeartContainers.php Heart Pieces]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10GoronQuest.php Goron Quest]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Bosses.php Bosses]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10EnemyGuide.php Enemies]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Items.php Items]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Bottles.php Bottles]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10FairyFountains.php Fairy Fountains]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10TigerScrolls.php Tiger Scrolls]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10WindCrests.php Wind Crests]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Characters.php Characters]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Codes.php Codes]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Figurines.php Figurines]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Story.php Story]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10SwordsmanNewsletters.php Swordsman Newsletters]
| gallery =
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=65 Official Art]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=66 Screenshots]
| music =
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Soundtracks-The-Minish-Cap.php Soundtrack]
}}</onlyinclude>
}}</onlyinclude>


{{ZD|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10-the-minish-cap-walkthrough.php ''The Minish Cap'' Walkthrough]}}


The Minish Cap follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save Princess Zelda from the evil Wind Mage Vaati, who not only turned Zelda into stone but also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid comes the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori.  
Nearly two years after the release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Nintendo released the next handheld adventure in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], '''''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'''''. This time utilizing a modified version of the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' art style altered to be more in line with ''The Wind Waker'' art style. The game uses an improved version of the interface found in the Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.


==Story ==
This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other games since, the [[Minish|Picori]] (or Minish). These small creatures can only be seen by children, meaning that Link can interact with them throughout the adventure. Early on in the game, Link meets up with [[Ezlo]], a transfigured Minish who joins Link as his iconic cap and giving tips along the way. Using Ezlo's mystical powers, Link is able to shrink down at various portals throughout [[Hyrule]] and enter the small world of the Minish, solving puzzles and entering dungeons that were previously inaccessible.
{{Spoiler|This section contains plot details for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''.}}
In this 12th installment of the Zelda series, Link is a simple youth citizen of Hyrule. As the game begins, we find that he was raised by a blacksmith, and is a long time friend of the princess of Hyrule, Zelda. Zelda and Link leave Link's house to go to a festival being held in the northward Hyrule Town. There, they both indulge in the local booths, before heading off to Hyrule Castle for a traditional ceremony. When they arrive, the ceremony is about to start. The entire act is a celebration of the legendary Picori Blade, a sword that vanquished all evil, and locked it inside of a box, sealed with the blade itself. One ordinary Hylian is allowed to touch the sacred sword annually. This year's chosen participant's name is Vaati, and as he approaches the blade, he removes his disguise as an average man to reveal that he himself is an evil sorcerer who wishes to free the evil from the box that the Picori Blade seals. As the guards of Hyrule Castle rush him, he turns them into stone, along with Princess Zelda, and breaks the Picori Blade that sealed the box, releasing all the evils back into the world. He runs off, leaving Link and the other guests of the castle in peril.After the debacle is finished, the King, his remaining guards, and Link retreat to the castle's throne room. Here, the king informs Link of the story of the Picori Blade. The sword was crafted by the Picori, a small human-like organism, that have not interacted with humans for some time. They crafted the blade to stop the evil forces covering the land at the time. A youth had used the sword to save the world. The king tells Link that he must get the Picori to reforge the blade, so that he can defeat the evil sorcerer. The king continues to inform Link that only children are said to now be able to see the Picori. Link is sent into the Minish Woods with the broken Picori Blade, as well as a sword given to him by the blacksmith. After wandering around aimlessly in the forest for some time, and coming to a dead end, Link hears a scream for help. He ventures once more through the Woods, and comes to the victim he heard yelling. It appears to be a small green hat with a bird head located at the top of it, and is being shot by octoroks. Link proceeds to save the hat, who takes a liking to Link, and decides to follow him around. He reveals that his name is Elzo and, like Link, is also looking a way to break a curse placed upon him by Vaati. Unable to keep up with Links strong pace, Elzo decides to sit upon Link's head, and this is where he stays for the remainder of the adventure.


While in Minish Woods, Link comes across an unassuming tree stump. Elzo tells Link that by standing on it, he will be change into a picori. Link does so and is instantly shrunk to size of the creatures. This way, Link is now able to enter the Minish Village, the home place of the picori. As he arrives , he is greeted with several strange looks. The locals speak a language that cannot be translated, even by Elzo. This confuses them, so they go off in search of a picori who speaks English.
One of the game's primary goals is to gather the four [[Elements (The Minish Cap)|Elements]] in order to restore power to the [[Four Sword]], allowing Link to progressively split into mirror images of himself in order to battle enemies and solve puzzles. That, along with the final boss, reveals that this game is the prequel to the Four Swords games, setting the stage for those adventures.


They find the mayor of the town, who is an acclaimed expert in humans, and tells them that by eating a jabber nut, they will understand the language of the Picori. Link consumes one found growing in a house made out of a barrel. Now understanding very word, he goes to seek out the elder.
Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', though the game resembles ''The Wind Waker'' more.


The Elder tells Link that he must find the 4 elements if he wishes to reforge the picori blade. The elements are crystalline forms of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water. With these elements infused with the blade, its power shall return. The first element, Earth is located in a sanctuary north of the village. This is Links first port of call. Fighting his way through the hordes of enemies now in the sanctuary, Link reaches the first element. However, his path is block by a [[Big Green Chuchu|Green Chu]]. An easy battle if you weren't the size of the picori, which Link still is. After an intense battle, the creature is defeated and link gains the first element. Link then returns to the elder. The elder tells Link to seek out a picori by the name of [[Melari]], a master swordsmith on the summit of Mount Crenel.
While being only released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]], being the first time non-Ambassadors can play it other than its initial release.


Climbing mount Mt. Crenel was no small feat. Once the peak was reached, Link found Melari in his smith. Giving Melari the broken Picori Blade, link set off to a human mine nearby, where the 2nd element (The [[Fire Element]]) was located.
==Story==
[[File:Picori-sword.png|15px|left]]{{Main|The Minish Cap Story}}


Link returns just in time to see Melari and his apprentices finish their work on the sword. This sword is now the [[White Sword]] and now must be fused with the 4 elements. Link goes in search of the sanctuary in Hyrule castle. When they arrive in the courtyard, they notice a strange looking doorway which only they can see. Link enters to find the elemental sanctuary. He infuses the blade with elements of fire and earth. Suddenly, a giant stone slab appears behind them. It tells of the true power of the blade and, when filled with power, can spilt a body in up to 4 pieces. However, because Link only has 2 elements, is limit is one spilt for now.  
Princess Zelda visit her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day.The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities.
After, the King present the winner of the tournament with Smith's sword and allow them to touch the sacred Picori Blade, binding the Bound Chest shut. However, it is revealed that the winner, Vaati, has malicious intent, and breaks the Picori Blade, opening the Bound Chest and flooding Hyrule with monsters. He then turns Princess Zelda to stone and flees the area. Vaati was after the Light Force, that golden light that was once wielded by the hero mentioned in the legends of the Picori.


As Link leaves Hyrule Castle, he comes across Vaati outside. Link proceeds to chase him, but is stopped by two [[Moblin]]s. Once defeated, Elzo fully explains his and Vaati's backstory.
This game follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] from the evil Wind Mage [[Vaati]], who also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid comes the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori and hopped on his head like a hat.
 
In truth, both Elzo and Vaati are Minish- the real name for the picori. Elzo is a powerful sorcerer and Vaati was his apprentice. While Elzo was creating a hat which could grant the wishes of the humans, Vaati snuck in and stole it. He turned into the powerful warlock he is now and transformed Elzo into a hat. Vaati is now searching for the "Light Force" - a strange force which grants the user the unlimited power.
 
Link once again continues on his way to the Wind Fortress, for the third element. He digged through the dirt with his newly obtained item: the [[Mole Mitts]], and defeated the dugeon boss, [[Mazaal]]. But, the element was not there. then, Link and Ezlo moved on searching the missing elements.
 
Link enters in the [[Temple of Droplets]] and saw the element frozen in a block of ice. After some walking, the ice block was melted, but it unfroze a [[Big Octo (The Minish Cap)|Big Octorock]]. He then stole the element, and Link went to get it back.
 
After defeating the octorock, Link infused the water element to the sword and proceeded to the [[Cloud Tops]]. There, he found the entrance to the Palace of Winds, where he found the [[Wind Element]] by beating [[Gyorg Pair]].
 
Link finally infused the four elements, but then, Vaati screwed the whole castle and was ready to drain the light force of Zelda. Link went to the top of the castle and brought justice to Hyrule, once more.
 
{{Spoiler/End}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
 
[[File:ForestMinish.png|40px|left]]{{Main|:Gallery:The Minish Cap Characters|The Minish Cap Characters}}
<b>Main Characters</b>
<b>Main Characters</b>
 
;[[File:Link-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png|30px|left]][[Link]]
[[Link]]
:The young grandson of Grandfather Smith. He is a good friend of Zelda.
 
;[[File:Ezlo-thumb.gif|30px|left]][[Ezlo]]
The young grandson of Grandfather Smith. He is a good friend of Zelda.
:A strange, talking cap that helps Link through his adventure in an attempt to undo a curse [[Vaati]] cast on him shortly before the events of the game. Since Link starts out capless, Ezlo becomes the trademark cap himself during most of the game.  
 
;[[File:Minish-cap-zelda.png|30px|left]][[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]
[[Ezlo]]
:The princess of [[Hyrule]]. She likes to sneak out of the castle in order to visit her friend Link.
 
;[[File:Vaati.png|45px|left]][[Vaati]]
A strange talking cap that helps Link trough his adventure. Since Link starts out capless, Ezlo becomes the trademark cap himself during most of the game.  
:The Evil Wind Mage that is the main cause of all the trouble and challenges that Link will encounter.
 
[[Princess Zelda]]
 
The princess of hyrule. She likes to sneak out of the caste in order to visit her friend Link.
 
[[Vaati]]
 
The Evil Wind Mage that is the main cause to all of the trouble and challenges that Link will encounter.  


==Races==
==Races==
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Races}}
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Races}}


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
{{Main|:Category:The Minish Cap Enemies|The Minish Cap Enemies}}
[[File:Minish-cap-chuchu.png|30px|left]]{{Main|:Gallery:The Minish Cap Enemies|The Minish Cap Enemies}}
 


- List of enemies that appear in  '''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'''. {{Hide|
- List of enemies that appear in  ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''. {{Hide|


* [[Acro-Bandit]]s
* [[Acro-Bandit]]s
* [[Armos]]
* [[Armos]]
* [[Ball and Chain Trooper]]
* [[Ball and Chain Trooper]]
* [[Beetle (enemy)|Beetle]]
* [[Beetle (Enemy)|Beetle]]
* [[Blade Trap]]
* [[Blade Trap]]
* [[Bob-omb]]
* [[Bob-omb]]
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==Bosses==
==Bosses==
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Bosses}}
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Bosses}}


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{{:Category:The Minish Cap Items}}
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Items}}


== Heart Pieces ==
==Heart Pieces==
{{Main|The Minish Cap Heart Pieces}}
[[File:HeartPieceSprite.png|30px|left]]{{Main|The Minish Cap Heart Pieces}}
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{{Tab|45|Special Full Heart Container}}
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{{TabContent|1|[[File:mc_heart_01.PNG|right]]
Location: [[Minish Woods]]
 
Once you save [[Ezlo]] from the two octoroks, head down. [[Ezlo]] will teach you how to shrink down in size by the tree stump.
Before doing so, head left, up, and left again. The piece of heart is sitting there for you just south of [[Deepwood Shrine]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
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{{TabContent|2|[[File:mc_heart_02.PNG|right]]
Location: [[Minish Village]]
 
Once you enter [[Minish Village]] just head all the way to the north-east corner of the village. There is a house with a
blue-roofed house. Take the wooden path thats on the top-right of this screen and it will lead you to a [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Deepwood Shrine]]
 
In the first dungeon, [[Deepwood Shrine]], once you beat the Caterpillar mini-boss, a treasure will appear holding the gust
jar. Use it at the bottom-right doorway to pull off the web and reveal a passage. Head through it and grab the Piece of Heart that's waiting for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Deepwood Shrine]]
 
Also within the first dungeon, in the room just north of the large barrel room, is a bunch of dust on the floor. Use your [[Gust Jar]] to reveal two(2) switches near the entrance at the south. This will create the blue portal. Later in the dungeon, once you get the [[Big Key]] and reveal the red portal, go through it and head through the blue portal next to it. You will be taken to the ledge you saw earlier. The [[Piece of Heart]] is waiting for you right there.
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[South Hyrule Field]]
 
After completing [[Deepwood Shrine]], head back to [[Hyrule Town]]. Once you get to the other side of the bridge, you will meet the [[Hurdy-Gurdy Man]]. He gives you a [[Kinstone Bag]] and your first [[Kinstone]]. Fuse with him to remove thorns in front of a tree in [[South Hyrule Field]]. Head to the tree and head inside to grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Mt. Crenel]]
 
After you fly over the gap between the two whirlwinds at the left side of [[Mt. Crenel]]'s Base. Head all the way left and
then all the way up to [[Mt. Crenel]]. At this part of the mountain you can't get to the rest of [[Mt. Crenel]]. However, place a
[[bomb]] against the wall straight ahead. Head inside and theres two chests along with a heart container. [[Bomb]] the blocks that
are in the way and grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Mt. Crenel]]
 
Once you use the [[Mt. Crenel]] [[Mineral Water]] to grow the vine that gets you to main part of [[Mt. Crenel]]. Head up the steps to
the left. Just right of the [[Crenel Wall]] and of the sign, place a [[bomb]] between the rocks to reveal a cave. Head inside the
cave and collect some fairies here as well as another [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Cave of Flames]]
 
You will pass this [[Piece of Heart]], but you cannot get it since you are Minish Link at the time. Later on in the [[Cave of Flames]], you will get to a room where there is an upside down cart. You cannot ride in it yet so walk accross the tracks.
[[Bomb]] the wall at the South and you will be in the room with the [[Piece of Heart]], so grab it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Veil Falls]]
 
Head to the far north-west of [[Lon Lon Ranch]] and use the [[Cane of Pacci]] on the hole in the ground. Jump up from the hole and
head up to [[Veil Falls]]. Head up, then down the steps, and right to get to the [[Piece of Heart]] that's waiting for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Mt. Crenel]]
 
Head back to [[Mt. Crenel]]. Use the [[Grip Ring]] to quickly scale the mountain. Head up the right-hand path four times. You will
reach a ledge with a doorway to a cave. Enter the cave. You will see cloning tiles on the ground, so clone a [[Link]] and step
on the switches to open the door. Grab the [[Piece of Heart]] thats waiting for you on the left.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[North Hyrule Field]]
 
Head to the northwest part of [[North Hyrule Field]]. [[Bomb]] the cracked block that's in the way. Head down the ladder there and then head down the steps in the cave. Three [[Keese]] are guarding your prize. Defeat them and grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Town]]
 
In the south-east part of town, head into the house just right of the shop. There is a dog in here. Use the [[Cane of Pacci]] to flip the vase on the right and shrink down. Exit through the bottom left. Make your way upwards and just above and right of the well there is a small vine. Climb it and make your way around to the back of the motel. Head through the opening made by the small flowers. Resize and grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Minish Woods]]
 
Once you have visited [[Castor Wilds]] for the first time, you can get to [[Syrup's Hut]]. From [[Syrup's Hut]], head all the way to the bottom-left of the area. The piece of heart is waiting for you there. You can also get to it by swimming up from the southern section of [[Minish Woods]]. You will need the [[Flippers]] for this method, however.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Mt. Crenel]]
 
Fuse [[Kinstone]]s with [[Melari]] in [[Melari's Mine]]. The fusion will create a bean stalk at the very top-left of [[Mt. Crenel]]. Head there and climb up the bean stalk for eight red [[rupee]]s and a [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Castor Wilds]]
 
Use your [[Pegasus Boots]] to get to the land area at the far west of [[Castor Wilds]]. The area is just above the three statues. There is a gravestone there. Push it up and head inside. This is the final swordsman you train with in the game, so remember this location. The [[Piece of Heart]] is at the bottom-left of the room.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Wind Ruins]]
 
Just left of the entrance to [[Fortress of Winds]], there is a tree stump. Shrink down to [[Minish]] size and head left. There is a small vine here, climb down it and then climb down another vine on the far left. There are three spots to climb down there, choose the middle one. There is a cave here, so head inside. Follow the winding path, defeating the flying enemies on your way. At the end of the path, there's a [[Piece of Heart]] waiting for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Fortress of Winds]]
 
When you first enter the dungeon, head through the door at the far right. Climb to the top and shrink down to [[Minish]] size. Fall down the two holes to get back to the first floor. Head right through the small hole. Resize and grab the piece of heart there.
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Mt. Crenel]]
 
After climbing the [[Crenel Wall]], head left and down the ladder at the top. Dig through the cave on the left. Dig your way along the left side and a [[Piece of Heart]] will be waiting for you at the end.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Town]]
 
After you complete the [[Fortress of Winds]], head to [[Hyrule Town]]. In the center of town, the building with a purple ghost on top is now open. Talk to the man in there and pay 10 [[rupee]]s to play the simulation game. He will put you in a dream and you will be forced to defeat a plethora of enemies. After they are all defeated, a chest will appear containing a [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Castle Garden]]
 
After making a [[Kinstone]] fusion in [[Hyrule Town]]. There is no definite kinstone fusion for this. You'll just have to fuse with everybody in [[Hyrule Town]] until the correct fusion is completed. The pond at the northeast part of the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]] will drain. Head down the steps and grab the [[Piece of Heart]] thats waiting for you just ahead.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Hyrule Castle Garden]]
 
Cut through the bushes at the south-east of [[Hyrule Castle Garden]]. There is a hidden ladder here. Climb down it and head up through the doorway. Here lies another Swordsman. Unless you have the lantern, you cannot train with him yet. However, you can still grab the [[Piece of Heart]] that is waiting for you in the south-west of the room.
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Eastern Hills]]
 
After defeating the [[Fortress of Winds]] and getting the [[Ocarina of Wind]], head to the far south-west of [[Eastern Hills]]. Shrink down as a minish and go into the house. You will now be able to fuse with the [[Forest Minish]] in the house. Do so and it will create a bean stalk just north of your current location. Resize and head to the bean stalk. Climb it for the [[Piece of Heart]], as well as some [[Mysterious Shell]]s and [[rupee]]s.
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Western Wood]]
 
After getting the [[Ocarina of Wind]] use it and fly over to the [[Wind Crest]] in [[Lake Hylia]]. Shrink down to [[Minish]] size and
enter the house here. Fuse [[Kinstone]]s with the [[Forest Minish]] here and a tree will open up in [[Western Wood]]. Head over to the
tree in [[Western Wood]] and head inside to find a [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Location: [[Lon Lon Ranch]]
 
At the northwest potion of the farm area in [[Lon Lon Ranch]] lies a tree. Use your [[Pegasus Boots]] to dash into it. This will
eliminate the tree and reveal a tree stump. Use it to shrink down in size and head straight to the right. Keep heading
right until you reach a point where you can head up as [[Minish]] [[Link]]. In this zoomed in area, head all the way up and grab
the [[Piece of Heart]] that is waiting for you.
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Town]]
 
After you get the [[Flippers]], head back to the fountain where you got the [[Power Bracelet]]. The fountain is just south of the
two cats that are guarding their territory in northwest [[Hyrule Town]]. Once you enter the cave along the fountain in [[Hyrule Town]], simply swim across the river and break the barrels here to get to the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Castor Wilds]]
 
After getting the [[Flippers]] and fusing [[Kinstone]]s with the [[Minish]] at the far west house in [[Minish Village]], head to [[Castor Wilds]]. Shrink down in size at the north-western stump. Take the new lily pad that was created with the [[Kinstone]] fusion at
the bottom-left. Head down and to the right until there is a small passage that only [[Minish]] [[Link]] can go through. Make your
way to the far south-east of [[Castor Wilds]]. Get in the water and swim to the far right and you will see a [[Minish Cave]]. Head
inside and up a room using the passage to the right of the center. Move the blocks and defeat enemies to get to the [[Piece of Heart]] that's waiting for you.
 
 
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Location: [[Castor Wilds]]
 
Head to the far north-east corner of [[Castor Wilds]], past the statue. From there, swim to the small island at the far
corner. Head into the cave and you will see the piece of heart. They trick you a bit with the blocks here, as all of them
move towards the heart. However, not all of them will move sideways, allowing you to pass to the piece. Push the top-right
block in, as well as the third block from the top. Then push the block in between the two up to create an opening. Now,
finally, grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[South Hyrule Field]]
 
Head to the far south-west corner of [[South Hyrule Field]]. Dash into the tree here to reveal a tree stump. Shrink down to
[[Minish]] size and jump in the river to the right. Swim up and right, and enter the [[Minish]]-sized hole in the corner. Enter
the cave and swim up to get the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Town]]
 
You have to complete the [[cucco]] game. The final round is the only one that you need the [[flippers]] for. There is a [[Minish]]
accross the river where the lumberjacks are. You can swim across here and grab the chicken. You can grab the chicken and
throw him over the river. Swim back over and then gather this chicken along with the other two to complete the game. [[Anju]]
will reward you with a [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Minish Woods]]
 
Shrink down in size using the tree stump just left of [[Minish Village]]. Head up, across the water and left, across the
bridge. Head up and you will see three [[Minish]]-sized tunnels. The middle and right one lead you to some [[kinstone]] pieces.
Head into the left and head across the icy path. Be careful of flying enemies as well as enemies falling from the ceiling.
Make your way around and grab the [[Piece of Heart]] at the end.
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Lake Hylia]]
 
The [[Piece of Heart]] is on a small ledge near the bottom of [[Lake Hylia]], just west of [[Hagen's Cabin]]. You can swim there and
grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Lake Hylia]]
 
In a tree just south of the [[Temple of Droplets]], there is another swordsman. In his training room, the [[Piece of Heart]] is
waiting on the left, so grab it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Lake Hylia]]
 
At the north-west part of [[Lake Hylia]], there is a house. Just left of it is a small area of water. Hop in the water and
dive in the center of it to get the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Royal Valley]]
 
In the graveyard area of [[Royal Valley]] the tomstone at the top-left corner can be pushed. Push it up and head into the
grave. Split into three links using the tiles on the right and push the big block to the left, so you can grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Veil Falls]]
 
Once you enter [[Veil Falls]] from [[North Hyrule Field]], simply jump in the water and swim to the right a little bit. The [[Piece of Heart]] is waiting for you on the ledge here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Palace of Winds]]
 
In the main room of the [[Palace of Winds]], go to the top-left corner of the 4th floor. Push the blocks to the right and they
will fall to the floor below. Use [[Roc's Cape]] and jump over the gap here. Head up a screen and up the long hallway. Head up
once again and you will be back outside and right next to the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Town]]
 
Use [[Roc's Cape]] to jump into the town bell near the center of town. A [[Piece of Heart]] will fall out, so grab it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Lake Hylia]]
 
The [[Piece of Heart]] is on a platform in the water north-east of the [[Temple of Droplets]], or east of [[David Jr.]](one of the
[[Tingle]] Siblings). Jump from island to island and grab the [[Piece of Heart]].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Lake Hylia]]
 
First you must fuse [[kinstone]]s the with [[Minish]] in the lone hole at the far right of [[Lake Hylia]]. This will cause a bean
stalk to grow from the ground in an area you can't get to yet. Jump across the islands in [[Lake Hylia]] to get to the
northern-most island where there is a cave that can be dug into using the [[Mole Mitts]]. Dig into the cave and take the
right-hand path. Dig your way to the ladder at the top-right. Once outside, head down the other ladder. Continue your way
left to find another ladder. Head up the ladder and up the bean stalk. The [[Piece of Heart]] is here, along with two chests
containing [[rupee]]s and [[mysterious shell]]s.
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Lon Lon Ranch]]
 
Once again, head into the cave at the top of [[Lake Hylia]] by jumping from island to island using [[Roc's Cape]]. Once you enter,
head left. You can go down or left at the next fork, but you need to head left once again. Continue along the path,
digging your way through until you can head down again. Go down and exit the cave. You will be back at [[Lon Lon Ranch]]. The
[[Piece of Heart]] is waiting for you just to your left.
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Veil Falls]]
 
Fusing with [[Gale]] on top of [[Cloud Tops]] will create a hole in the waterfall at the top of [[Veil Falls]]. Jump into the water
and swim into the waterfall. The [[Piece of Heart]] is waiting for you just ahead.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Veil Falls]]
 
Fuse [[kinstone]]s with the [[Minish]] at the top-right corner of [[Minish Village]]. You will have to fuse with him twice to get the
correct fusion effect. You have to swim accross the water to get to his house. The fusion will open up a platform in [[Veil Falls]], allowing you to dig into a cave. Head there and use your [[Mole Mitts]] to dig upwards. The [[Piece of Heart]] is directly
ahead, so keep digging forwards until you reach it.
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Town]]
 
At the north-east corner of [[Hyrule Town]], head into the school and shrink down to [[Minish]] Size. Exit through the hole at the
bottom-right. Walk to the area at the top-right corner and it will zoom in to [[Minish]] size. Head all the way up, split into
four [[Link]]s. and push the boulder up. Grab the [[Piece of Heart]] here, as well as the four chests containing [[kinstone]] pieces.
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Hyrule Town]]
 
In the bottom-left of [[Hyrule Town]], there is a the tree where you can turn in your [[Mysterious Shell]]s. You trade them in for
[[Figurines]]. If you collect the first 130 figurines, a man will show up left of [[Mama's Cafe]], and north of [[Swiftblade's School]]. Talk to him and he will get excited about your complete [[figurine]] collection. He will then open up his house just
above, so go inside. The [[Piece of Heart]] is at the bottom of the room, while three chests holding 100 [[rupee]]s each are at
the top. You also have access to the music box which contains all the music from the game.
 
 
 
 
 
}}
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Location: [[Lake Hylia]]
 
Fuse [[kinstone]]s with the [[Minish]] at the top-right of [[Minish Village]]. You have to fuse with him three times to get the correct fusion effect. Return to normal size and warp to [[Lake Hylia]] using the [[Ocarina of Wind]]. The fusion should have created a hole at the bottom-left of this platform. Shrink down using the tree stump and drop down into the hole. To make your way across this annoying area, you will need to use the [[Gust Jar]] to clear the dust that covers holes. You can use these holes as safety areas from the rolling spikes. Once you've reached the end of this area, climb the stairs. Head into the [[Minish]] home on this platform and talk to the [[Minish]]. He will be surprised that you found him and give you a full Heart Container!}}
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==Other media==
==Other media==
* [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)]]
==The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP==
In Europe the game could also be obtained by a [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Limited Edition Pak|limited edition bundle]] with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a [[Triforce]]. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: ''The Minish Cap''; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat.
==Merchandise and Product==
* [[The Minish Cap Yujin Gashapon Phone Strap Figures]] are a set of 7 phone-strap figures, that were produced in 2004 by Tomy Yujin, and sold for 100 yen a piece.
==Trivia==
*The logo for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' featured in pre-release material and some commercials featured the [[Master Sword]] rather than the [[Four Sword]]. This is interesting, because the Master Sword does not appear in the game at all.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' is the only main-series [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' game]] with [[Hyrule]] as its overworld that does not feature a desert.
*In the European version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the [[Mineral Water]] found on [[Mt. Crenel]] is called the Hot Spring Water.
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* [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)]]
==Videos==
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The Minish Cap
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Release

Platform

Date

Japan November 4, 2004
Europe November 12, 2004
United States January 10, 2005
Australia April 7, 2005

3DS Virtual Console (Ambassadors)

Australia December 15, 2011
United States December 16, 2011
Europe December 16, 2011
Japan December 16, 2011

United States June 5, 2014
Japan April 30, 2014
Europe May 29, 2014
Australia May 29, 2014

Credits

Developer

Producer

Director

Guides

Walkthrough

Media

Gallery

Music

ZeldaDungeon.net 

Nearly two years after the release of The Wind Waker, Nintendo released the next handheld adventure in the The Legend of Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This time utilizing a modified version of the Four Swords art style altered to be more in line with The Wind Waker art style. The game uses an improved version of the interface found in the Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.

This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other games since, the Picori (or Minish). These small creatures can only be seen by children, meaning that Link can interact with them throughout the adventure. Early on in the game, Link meets up with Ezlo, a transfigured Minish who joins Link as his iconic cap and giving tips along the way. Using Ezlo's mystical powers, Link is able to shrink down at various portals throughout Hyrule and enter the small world of the Minish, solving puzzles and entering dungeons that were previously inaccessible.

One of the game's primary goals is to gather the four Elements in order to restore power to the Four Sword, allowing Link to progressively split into mirror images of himself in order to battle enemies and solve puzzles. That, along with the final boss, reveals that this game is the prequel to the Four Swords games, setting the stage for those adventures.

Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from Ocarina of Time, though the game resembles The Wind Waker more.

While being only released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, The Minish Cap was released on the 3DS Virtual Console as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, The Minish Cap was released on the Wii U Virtual Console, being the first time non-Ambassadors can play it other than its initial release.

Story

Main article: The Minish Cap Story

Princess Zelda visit her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day.The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities. After, the King present the winner of the tournament with Smith's sword and allow them to touch the sacred Picori Blade, binding the Bound Chest shut. However, it is revealed that the winner, Vaati, has malicious intent, and breaks the Picori Blade, opening the Bound Chest and flooding Hyrule with monsters. He then turns Princess Zelda to stone and flees the area. Vaati was after the Light Force, that golden light that was once wielded by the hero mentioned in the legends of the Picori.

This game follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save Princess Zelda from the evil Wind Mage Vaati, who also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid comes the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori and hopped on his head like a hat.

Characters

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Main article: The Minish Cap Characters

Main Characters

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Link
The young grandson of Grandfather Smith. He is a good friend of Zelda.
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Ezlo
A strange, talking cap that helps Link through his adventure in an attempt to undo a curse Vaati cast on him shortly before the events of the game. Since Link starts out capless, Ezlo becomes the trademark cap himself during most of the game.
Princess Zelda
The princess of Hyrule. She likes to sneak out of the castle in order to visit her friend Link.
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Vaati
The Evil Wind Mage that is the main cause of all the trouble and challenges that Link will encounter.

Races

Enemies

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Main article: The Minish Cap Enemies

- List of enemies that appear in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. [show]

Bosses

Items

Heart Pieces

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Main article: The Minish Cap Heart Pieces

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Locations

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Other media


The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP

In Europe the game could also be obtained by a limited edition bundle with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a Triforce. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: The Minish Cap; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat.

Merchandise and Product

Trivia

Screenshots

Videos


Game Intro

American Commercial

Japanese Commercial

European Commercial

Japanese Trailer