The Legend of Zelda Heart Containers

The Legend of Zelda features 13 heart containers scattered across Hyrule. Eight of them will be obtained from defeating bosses; another five appear in secret locations noted below.

First Quest

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  Location: Southeast Corner.

  Conditions: After obtaining Bombs.

  Heart Container #1 - Most likely the first hidden Heart Container you'll find, as it's pretty easy to find and isn't far from the start screen.

  - From the start screen head right four screens. You will need the bombs for this one, which can be easily found by heading right four more screens and purchasing them.

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  Location: One screen north of Level 2: The Moon.

  Conditions: After obtaining Bombs.

  Heart Container #2 - This is another easy find, but it's further from the start screen and the journey could be tough for new players to the game.

  - From the start screen head right four screens, up five, and right one. Blast the right side of the large rock to reveal this location.

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  Location: One screen south of Level 1: The Eagle.

  Conditions: After obtaining the Blue Candle or Red Candle.

  Heart Container #3 - This is one requires either the Blue Candle, which can be purchased from many stores. You can also obtain the Red Candle from Level 7: The Demon.

  - From the start screen head right one screen, up three, and left one. Burn the fifth bush from the right to reveal a staircase.

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  Location: Northeast Corner.

  Conditions: After obtaining the Raft.

  Heart Container #4 - This one can only be retrieved after the Raft has been found, which is well into the game. You probably won't get this one very early on.

  - From the start screen head right eight screen, up four and use the raft to head up once more.

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  Location: Eastern Sea.

  Conditions: After obtaining the Stepladder.

  Heart Container #5 - This one also requires you to be pretty well into the game, so you won't get this on your first shopping spree. You need the Stepladder, which is found about halfway through the game.

  - From the start screen head right eight screen and up two. Use the stepladder to climb to it.

Second Quest

From the start, head up one space, left five, up one and down on the left side, left one, through the Lost Woods and up four. You must have the Power Bracelet to push the second grave in the middle row.

From the start, head right four spaces, up four, and left one. Use the whistle to reveal the hidden staircase.

From the start, head right one space, up five, left one, up one, cross the river, and up one, and finally right one. Play the whistle to reveal the staircase.

From the start, head right eight spaces, up four and use the raft to head up once more.

From the start, head right eight spaces, and up two. Use the stepladder to climb to it.