Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Strategy Guide (Page 01)

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO I WANT TO RECEIVE ANY E-MAIL ON HOW TO PLAY 
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME. I WILL NOT, AND I REPEAT, NOT
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BEAT A PETTY BOSS, OR SAY WHETHER RUMOR (A) OR RUMOR (B) IS TRUE, AS
ANY IDIOT COULD EASILY SEE THEY ARE FAKE. THIS FILE'S FIRST RELEASE WAS 
ON DECEMBER 31ST, 1998. AS I SIT HERE, IT IS FEBRUARY 20TH, 1999, A 
FRIDAY. FOR THE PAST FIVE WEEKS I HAVE SORTED THROUGH THE HUNDREDS OF
E-MAIL I GET ON A DAILY BASIS, YES, A DAILY BASIS, PATIENTLY, CALMLY, 
AND COOLY ANSWERING THE PLEAS AND QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF MY 
ABILITY. HOWEVER, THE PRESSURE IS GETTING TOO GREAT. PEOPLE, SO CALLED
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A DAY, THEY ACT LIKE THEY ARE SUPREME BEINGS AND I AM A SMALL ANT
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- Version 3.0 - 

Revision History:

June 20th - READ THE ABOVE AGREEMENT, AS I HAVE ADDED SEVERAL THINGS 
INTO IT. PLEASE HELP ME WIPE OUT THIS CRUEL INFRINGEMENT OF MY FAQ...on 
another more light-hearted note, I have fixed several things in this 
FAQ. Including: 
 
- The location of every item in the Items Section

- All the different strategies to getting all the Heart Pieces

- Cleaned up every section to make it easier to read
 
- Drastically changed the legal section. 

- One more rupee collection in the "Rupee Hunting" section.

- Big update to the F.A.Q section. Newest Qs at the bottom. 

- In the room in the Spirit Temple as an adult where you have to kill 
three or four Anubises...I added how you can make the block appear to 
make it easier.

- Added the Skullkid to the enemy section.

- And, lastly, I added something to Ruto's character in the character 
section. 

THIS WILL BE THE LAST UPDATE TO THIS FAQ. IF I EVER HAVE TO UPDATE THIS 
FAQ AGAIN, IT WILL BE THE ***REMOVAL*** OF IT. DO NOT FORCE ME TO DO 
THIS. 

March 29th - I really haven't done anything except change the Legal 
Section. Heh, you know what's really sad? Other people are trying to 
make their Zelda FAQs larger than mine by adding articles from other 
sites and making editorials related to Zelda, when they belong at a 
website and not on a Walkthrough/FAQ. I won't name names...you know who 
they are...but isn't that just pathetic?

March 21st - More rumor killing...that is all.  

March 9th - Wow! I did a lot of things in this update, so I present this 
list...

- Added new stragedy for Heart Piece # 6...This allows you to get it WAY 
earlier than you're supposed to!  

- I got a Spellchecker a few days ago. So, if you haven't guessed by
now, I have spellchecked the ENTIRE document. Believe me, it took 
awhile!

- I moved the Bottom of the Well section to the 5th Medallion area in 
the Walkthrough. Not only does it make a lot more sense, it's easier on 
newbies.      

- I added where the Map and Compass are located in the Bottom of the 
Well (check Walkthrough)

- I added the Map in the Spirit Temple (check Walkthrough, as a child, 
third paragraph).

- Fixed a few mistakes in the item section

- Added a Golden Rupee that is original to this FAQ! I haven't seen it 
on ANY other FAQ! 

- Added another Purple Rupee.

- Added a butt-load of new secret grottos.

- Added new section (Check Contents, which can be found below)

- Fixed the Story Section a bit
	
- Check the Fire Barrier in Ganon's Castle

- Credits Section!
	
- Few more Stupid E-mails...
 
- Added one new question to the FAQ Section (look at the top this time, 
not the very bottom)

- Few misc. things that no one really cares about
 
I also have another challenge for you. You know the Fire Barrier in 
Ganon's Castle? Try NOT using the Hoverboots. It's possible, but a lot 
more difficult. Not A WHOLE LOT, but still.

February 23rd - Since the little rant I have received about 20 e-mails 
backing me up, but my e-mail seems to be growing larger by each day! A 
lesser man would simply remove the entire FAQ from the internet 
altogether, but I won't, I've put way too much effort into this thing. 
I've added a new section, maybe the last new one ever. Please look there 
before flaming me for some various reasons.

February 20th - I added the Rumor and Great Search Section, so go check 
them out, please. Also, please look below the title of this FAQ for a 
_very_ important message. Also, I want to direct everyone to the Zelda 
Headquarters (zhq.com). They have the most comprehensive information on 
the Zelda series, at least in terms of stories, music, etc...They don't 
exactly have any guides, but for those confused on the stories, it's a 
good place to learn. I also fixed a teenie-weenie mistake in the Golden 
Skulltula List!

And, naturally, I updated the Stupid E-mail Section

February 6th - Oh, I guess I was wrong, the last update WAS NOT the last 
large update! This might be, though...(I guess we'll see soon enough). 
Anyways, I added a new section, titled "Gerudo Training Center." It's 
right after the Walkthrough Section (as you can see in the Contents 
below). This section is about three times the size of my last Gerudo 
Training Center walkthrough, so you know it's good! Yes, don't deny it, 
you know that this will answer all of your problems. With this guide, 
you WILL get the Ice Arrows. No matter what. So, from now on I will 
ignore all Gerudo Training Center questions. Bwahaha...I also added a 
few Stupid E-mails. 

January 31st - Added a new section titled "Stupid E-mail I Get." It's 
right before the Credits section. I've also added a few grottos here and 
there, some Red Fairies, fixed a few mistakes in various sections, and I 
TOTALLY RE-DID THE ENEMY SECTION! Go there now or die...Oh yeah! I 
almost forgot. I added a "Mask Quotes" Section as well, for you lazy 
people who don't want to work for comedy. Just...go check it out, it 
took me nearly six hours to compile (i.e. it's LONG). Also, I'm sad to 
say that this is going to be the last of the giant updates...From now on 
it will just be little changes here and there, maybe a few more Stupid 
E-mails...I mean, what else can I add? Not much...Oh! Oh! In the secrets 
section (at the very top) is the secret to un-locking the secret 
passageway in Zora's Domain...Bwahaha...

January 25th - Whoohoo! Let's see, I totally re-organized on the Secrets 
Section, so go look there now you freaks of nature. Re-did the Shadow 
Barrier Walkthrough in Ganon's Castle. More Qs in the FAQ. More 
revisions. Even more revisions. More grottos. Even more grottos. More 
Locations of useless things (Red Fairies, Gossip Stones). Ahhh...if you 
find any grottos or secrets that I have missed, whatsoever, E-MAIL ME! 
ANYTHING THAT I HAVE MISSED GOES! This FAQ must be 100% complete, it's 
part of my diabolical plan to rule the world...er...to gain world 
recognition. Heh heh heh...heh...yeah. Scroll through the Contents (just 
below) and drop your jaw in awe. Rhyme time! Doh!! Oh yeah, I also added 
a third and fourth and fifth quote (look above).

January 20th - (in tears) Please...please stop...e-mailing me about 
beating Ganon with Iron Boots...FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY! And the stupid 
questions have to stop, seriously. Check out the first question of the 
FAQ if you think you screwed up getting the Ice Arrows. Do it now...the 
next update will have more useless grottos and secrets. Whahay! Don't 
miss it, as it might be one of the last updates...or not...

January 12th - Bunch of new stuff...sorta. A lot of new questions in the 
FAQ, revised the walkthrough A BIT (nothing major, except I totally re-
did the Gerudo Fortress walkthrough, and was a bit more detailed in a 
few areas), and...well...a few other things here and there. I also 
started up my OWN Golden Skulltula List, and it's complete, too...oh, 
did I mention, it's not real vague like all the others. Strange, I know. 
Also, check the very last section for notes on e-mailing me and about 
beating GANON with the Iron Boots on (For the love of God, GO THERE 
NOW!)

January 4th, 1998 - Added a new area in the "Strange Info." section, 
revised the Heart Piece Locations, added some questions to the FAQ, 
finished the character section, added some mini-games, added some 
secrets, and...that's it. Oh yeah, and for beating GANON with the Iron 
Boots...no backflipping or using your shield! And use Light Arrows! :) I 
want to expand the story section and make it a place where I can flesh 
out the cinemas. Why? I have no idea. I want to keep adding to this 
FAQ...Should I do it? E-mail me, if I get enough "yes" answers, well, I 
guess we'll see. I'm not sure about doing it since this is a FAQ, not 
some movie thing. Oh well...

December 31st, 1998 - Finished typing up everything, collapsed into 
coma, vital signs missing, the nurses are nice, though...Seriously, this 
thing is huge, I wrote it in six days. Amazing, ain't it? 

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Note: The most updated version can ALWAYS be found at www.gamefaqs.com. 
Now, most other sites may also have the most updated version, but if 
you're going to ask a question, be 100% sure you're not viewing a way 
outdated version. In other words - if you're not sure, check out 
Gamefaqs. All other two dozen or so of my FAQs can also be found there. 
Enjoy! Or not...



Table of Contents
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1) Story
2) Controls
3) Basics
4) Walkthrough
  - Kokiri Emerald
  - Goron's Ruby
  - Zora's Sapphire
  - Light Medallion
  - Forest Medallion
  - Fire Medallion
  - Water Medallion
  - Shadow Medallion
  - Spirit Medallion
  - And Beyond...
5) Gerudo Training Grounds 
6) Great Fairy Locations
7) Heart Piece Locations
8) Gold Skulltulla Locations
9) Secrets
   - Weapon Upgrades
   - Oddities/Easter Eggs
   - Rupee Hunting
   - Glitches
10) Side Quests and Strange Information
  - Soft Soil Locations
  - Fairy Fountains
  - Four Bottles
  - Chicken Lady
  - 10 Special Poes
  - Young Link the Mask Trader
  - Adult Link's Quest for a Sword
- Secret Grottos/Areas
- Warp Points 
  - Gossip Stone Quotes
  - Gossip Stone Locations 
  - Red Fairy Locations 
  - Mask Quotes 
  - Funny Quotes 
11) Mini-Games
12) Ocarina Stuff
13) Enemies
14) Bosses
15) Link's Equipment
  - Gameplay Items
  - Upgrades (includes Armor)
  - Weapons
  - Misc.
16) Shops
17) FAQ
18) Characters
19) Rumor De-Bunking 
20) The Great Search 
21) Stuff I Wanted to Fix 
22) Credits
23) Legal Section
24) Contact Information



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1) STORY
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Long, long ago, in a time before time, there existed nothing. Then, from 
no one knows where, three beautiful Goddesses (Not Gods, these are 
women), Din, Nayru, and Farore emerged to create a fertile world, named 
Hyrule.  But it was empty and lifeless, so they created the five 
humanoid races: The fish-like Zora which lived underwater; The rock-
eating Gorons which resided in the mountains; The elf like Kokiri lived 
in the very hearts of the forests, protected from the outside world by 
the mystical Deku Tree. The strange and often times dangerous Gerudo 
inhabited the stretches of deserts, and the Hylians found home in the 
grassy plains.

Before departing their creation, the Goddesses left a symbol of their 
presence: The Golden Triangle known as the Triforce. It represented each 
Goddess' quality: Power, Courage, and Wisdom, respectively.  Although it 
was mighty powerful, the Goddesses feared that it may be destroyed, so 
they stored it in another dimension, created just for the Triforce. 
Affected by its magic, the soul-less dimension become prosperous and 
very beautiful. This led to many names, the most world-renown being "The 
Golden Land."

All five races had up-most respect for the Triangle, and some even based 
their religion and daily lives around it. But some felt 
differently...they knew of it's power, and wanted to use it for their 
own, selfish needs. Fearing that someone may actually be ignorant enough 
to steal it, a great Sage named Rauru built an awesome array of 
buildings and guard houses around the entrance to the Golden Land. Later 
named the "Temple of Light", it guarded the entrance to the Golden Land 
with a magical seal that could only be broken by someone who had all 
three aspects of the Triforce in a perfect balance: Power, Courage, and 
Wisdom.

Many a year later, the Triforce had become a legend. Nearly everyone in 
the land wanted to get their greedy hands on it, but the Temple of Light 
stood in their way and no one could break the seal. Each race, filled 
with envy and greed, accused every other race of having the key to it, 
when no one really did. Hyrule fell into a time of war and sacrilegious 
acts that would last a very long time...

Nearly six decades later, a great Hyrulian King arose. He had Power, 
Courage, and Wisdom. Somehow, he calmed the races and everything 
returned to normal. Countless numbers of peace treaties were signed 
among the races and everything fell into place: Hyrule returned to it's 
prosperous self.

Months later, in the infinite reaches of the desert, the Gerudo leader, 
Ganondorf Dragmire, was sifting through some old scrolls. He found one, 
looking very old, and noticed it was talking about the Triforce. Oh, how 
he would love to get his clawed hands on that Triangle. He was a well-
known thief among the Gerudos, so why not steal the Triforce? Intrigued, 
he read on to find this passage:

                         In a Realm beyond sight,
                         The sky shines gold not blue,
                         There, the Triforce's might
                         Makes mortal dreams come true.

Dreams come true? Why, no one could even imagine the Triforce doing 
this. It was long believed it would merely grant powerful magic. Reading 
on, Ganondorf discovered that whoever possessed the Triforce could have 
powers of nearly an infinite caliber. With the Triforce in hand, 
Ganondorf could easily rule all of Hyrule. But what about the Temple of 
Light? Ah, it appeared the scrolls had something to say about that as 
well.

According to the scrolls, only a handful of items were necessary to 
break the seal in the Temple of Light. First off, thy would need three 
mystical stones possessed by three races: The Zora, the Goron, and the 
Kokiri. The Zora should happily gave him the stone, having no use for 
it. The Goron are a bit slow, but would reluctantly handed it over. The 
Kokiri wouldn't budge, so Ganondorf would probably have to fatally wound 
the Deku Tree, and then steal the stone while they scrambled to save 
their one and only guardian.

Now he just had to do that... 

Returning to the scrolls, Ganondorf read the very last sentence in the 
scrolls. "The last item thy need is the legendary Ocarina of Time, which 
is passed down the royal line of Hyrule." Ganondorf sighed, knowing this 
would be very difficult. If he forced his way in, he would either be 
killed or sent to the dungeon for who-knows-how-long. He would have to 
be very covert, and almost sneak in. After a time, he earned the King's 
trust and became his personnel aid. Then, he planned to kill whoever 
held the Ocarina, no matter who  it's owner was. Even if it laid in the 
hands of the beautiful princess Zelda...Speaking of which, she was the 
only one who questioned Dragmire's actions, and wondered if he was 
really a friend of her father. 

[note: the following is taken from the instruction manual]

A long time ago...

Before life began, before the world had form, three golden  goddesses 
descended upon the chaotic land of Hyrule, they were Din, the goddess of 
power, Nayru, the goddess of wisdom and Farore, the goddess of courage.

Din, with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land to create the 
earth. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law 
to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold 
the law.

These three great goddesses returned to the Heavens, leaving behind the 
Golden Sacred Triforce. Since then, the Triforce has become the basis 
for Hyrule's providence, where the Triforce stood became sacred land.

In the vast, deep forest of Hyrule, the Great Deku Tree served as the 
guardian spirit. The children of the forest, the Kokiri, lived with the 
Great Deku Tree. Each Kokiri had his or her own guardian fairy, except 
one. His name was Link.

Early one morning, Link was having a nightmare. It was the same 
nightmare he had every night. During a storm, Link would find himself 
standing in front of a mysterious castle. A rider on horseback, carrying 
a girl, would race by. The girl would look at Link as if to say 
something. Then, another rider would appear. This big man clad in black 
would look down menacingly at Link.
Link would then awaken.

"Link! Hey, get up, Link! The Great Deku Tree wants to talk to
you!"

As Link opened his eyes, he saw a fairy floating in front of him. This 
fairy's name was Navi. Navi was sent to summon Link to the Great Deku 
Tree.

"Oh Navi, thou hast returned!" said the Deku Tree. "Thank you, Link, for 
coming. Thy slumber these past moons must have been restless, and full 
of nightmares. A vile climate pervades this world. Verily, ye have felt 
it. The time has come to test thine courage. I have been cursed. I need 
you to dispel the curse with your wisdom and courage. Art thou 
prepared?"

Link entered the Great Deku Tree and broke the curse.

"Well done, Link! I knew that ye were worthy of carrying out my wishes. 
A wicked man of the desert cast this dreadful curse on me. Employing his 
vile, sorcerous energies, the evil one is searching for the Sacred Realm 
connected to Hyrule. For it is there that one will find the divine 
relic. The Triforce, that contains the essence of the gods. Whoever 
holds the Triforce can make their wishes come true. Thou must never 
allow the desert man to lay his hands on the Sacred Triforce. Thou must 
never suffer that man to enter the Sacred Realm of Legend. Link, go now 
to Hyrule Castle. There, ye will surely meet the Princess of Destiny. 
Present this stone to the Princess. I have foreseen that she will 
understand everything."

The Great Deku Tree gave Link the Spiritual Stone of the Forest. Before 
dying, the Deku Tree's last words were, "The future depends on thee, 
Link. Thou art courageous."


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2) CONTROLS
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They might seem tricky at first (really tricky), but after practice 
they'll become second nature! Here's a run down...

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Z Button:

As nearly everyone knows, this is the "attention button." Get close to 
an object, whatever it may be, and tap Z and the camera will be placed 
over Link's shoulders. The main use for this is fighting enemies and 
bosses. Now you can strafe around the creature, advance, retreat and 
what-not without losing sight of your opponent. This feature will most 
likely be copied in some way or another in future games (even if they're 
for a system other than the N64).

A Button: 

This button has dozens upon dozens of uses. If you're next to a door, it 
will open the door. If you're near a person, it will start the 
conversation. If you're near a ladder, it will make Link climb it. Near 
some stairs and it will force link to climb them. If you stand against a 
treasure chest it will read open...you get the idea. The action it will 
be used for in the particular situation is at the top of the screen.

B Button: 

Use this to unsheathe your sword. And if it already is out of the 
sheathe, then you can use this button to do all kinds of neat things! 
Press it once to slash, a few times at once to a double slash, 
etc...Hold it down to do a helicopter slash that can kill enemies around 
you...all kinds of neato moves! :) Press down on the stick and B and you 
will do a forward slash. Pretty useful for when you're fighting!

R Button: 

Use this to whip out the ol'e shield! The way Link holds it depends on 
the shield you have equipped. You can not move while the shield is drawn 
except when in the fighting mode (locked on to an enemy, to be sure, 
check for letter-boxes and Navi flying over a targeted enemy). But you 
can still face different directions!

L Button: 

Turns off the transparent map. The map will only showed explored 
areas...unexplored areas are shown in black. The yellow arrow is you, 
and the red one is where you entered the area. 

Analog Stick: 

Naturally, this is the way you move. The harder you push the faster he 
goes, etc...This must be used with the "Auto-Jump Feature." Sure, I was 
skeptical myself on how this would work. But believe me everyone, this 
works perfectly and allows you to concentrate on playing the game 
instead of timing jumps that are crucial to surviving...Simply run at a 
gap and Link will jump over it automatically. Run slowly at something 
and he'll climb down. If it's too long a fall he will climb back up.

Left C, Right C, Down C: 

On the menu, you can assign what button you want it to do. There are 
more weapons and items (24) than C buttons, so you might need to do this 
a lot. Hitting the button once will draw it, the second time will lay 
it/fire it/whatever.

Up C: 

Camera controls...sorta. It will zoom out in open spaces to give you a 
better look and make the camera go overhead inside houses. You really 
shouldn't need it that much. When locked on to an enemy this will make 
Navi give you some (vague) hints along with the name. 

Start: 

Naturally, this is the pause button. But there are a lot of things to do 
at the menu! There are four screens, showing all sorts of things. 
Spiritual Stones, Medallions, Armor, Weapons, etc...This is where you 
can configure what weapon goes on what C button and this is also the 
only place where you can save! When you get more weapons than C buttons 
(which won't take long) then this will be a regularly visited place.

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Vertical Arc: 

Press Z a and B together and Link will swing the sword in front of in a 
downward arc. 

Stabbing: 

While in Battle Mode (holding Z that is) press up on the control stick 
and B to cause Link to stab forward.

Swinging: 

Hold B and Link will swing his sword around. Finding a certain item 
(magic meter) will allow you to do a helicopter slash like this!

Jump & Slash: 

While in Battle Mode (holding Z, again) press the A button to do a jump 
& slash move. This move is quite potent, and is useful for killing 
baddies in the air. 

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Roll: 

While running, press A to do a roll. Actually, you really don't even 
have to be running, at least if you're in battle mode. Then you can 
simply press A and roll, which is very useful in avoiding attacks that 
are aimed at your head, or to go under jumping enemies.

Backflip:

While in Battle Mode (...holding Z...) press back on the control stick 
and A to do a backflip, which is useful for backing up from attack.

Side Jump: 

Press left/right on the control stick and A while in Battle Mode (...) 
to jump left/right. 

Walking w/Shield Equipped: 

While in Battle Mode you can walk with the shield by pressing R and 
holding Z NOTE: You cannot attack with the shield in this position, and 
you slow down slightly, and are still available from the back.


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3) BASICS
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The basics of the basics.

Navi:

Flying over and around your head, this little creature is Link's 
personnel fairy, which each Kokiran grows up with. She's more useful 
than you might think! She'll often give you tips, shouting things like 
"Why don't you try..." and "Hey, go..." etc. The color she is also means 
something! When she's yellow she is over an enemy, trying to get your 
attention. Green is for secrets. Blue for friendly affairs and talking 
to people. Other than that, she's usually white/light blue.

Talking to People:

Really, if you want to complete this game (or any RPG/Action RPG for 
that matter) you'll need to talk to people! Even ordinary-looking folk 
can yield insight on puzzles or myths. Heck, sometimes they might just 
want you to do a little job for them, or start up a meaning-less 
conversation...either way, it's a good idea to talk to everyone. Check 
back after "saving a village" or doing some other important objective, 
as people will often change their stories. Oh, and one last thing: This 
game IS filled with a slight twinge of humor. Don't be surprised to find 
yourself laughing out loud ;)

Mini-Games:

This game is filled with A LOT of mini-games [check out the "Mini-Game" 
section for specifics], and it would always be a good idea to try and 
complete them. Who knows what you may get? :)

Traveling in Time:

After you receive the three spiritual stones [See "Geography" or 
"Walkthrough" sections] Link will fall asleep for seven years only to 
awake in a world ruled by Ganondorf, King of Thieves. After finishing 
the Forest Temple you may travel back in time using the Ocarina of Time. 
What you do in the past will affect things in the future...Always 
remember that =)

Fighting:

Past 3D games have been plagued with bad camera angles when trying to 
fight baddies...some tried to fix this problem by having just one or 
two, but they failed. Zelda is the saving grace. By simply 
pressing/holding Z button (configurable in the Options Menu) you can 
lock onto a specific enemy, or group, depending on the weapon. If done, 
Navi will fly over their heads, bright red and waving her arms. The 
screen will become slightly letterboxed, Link will move slower, and a 
target will appear on the enemies (s). Now you can strafe around the 
creatures, using your shield for protection and your sword (or whatever 
weapon you may have) for offense. It will stay like this until the 
enemies are defeated, you are, or if you break the lock.

Using the 1st-Person View:

Some weapons (Bow & Arrow, Hookshot, Fairy Slingshot, etc...) have an 
optional 1-st person view. Simply press the C button you assigned it 
to...wait, that doesn't make it optional...oh well! Now you can aim a 
whole lot better, but be careful, as you can only swivel your view; you 
can't go forward, backward, etc. Z-target someone and you can just fire 
them off in the 3rd person view, making it much easier.

Finding Items:

See a rock on the ground that looks funny? Come back later with bombs 
and blow it up! You might get a Heart Piece, Rupees, more bombs, a 
secret passage...or it might just be a strangely shaped rock :) Always 
be looking everywhere for Rupees and other items, like under bushes, 
mis-placed rocks, trees, cracks, weak looking walls, etc. ESPECIALLY in 
Hyrule Field...

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4) GAME WALKTHROUGH
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You do not want to ruin this game, if you do you'll feel really bad and 
icky...and everything like that. If you've been stuck for a week on the 
tiniest little thing, then you could look. If you've beaten the game, 
etc., then feel free to look! You might have missed something...and 
besides, isn't it fun to read guides for games you ca beat? Or is it 
just me? :) Just wanted to warn you. If you're still confused, e-mail me 
(m_mallow@hotmail.com).  

Note: This walkthrough is rather sterile...By that I mean, it's just the 
bare necessities to beat the game. There is SOOOO much more to do in 
this game it's not even funny...[Check "Mini-Game" and "Secrets" 
section]...But well, what else would a Walkthrough be? Unlike Zauron's 
awesome Zelda FAQ, I will insult your intelligence =)

2nd Note: Author is not responsible for anyone who (dis)likes my crude 
comments. :) 


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Items to find: Deku Shield, Kokiri Sword, Deku Sticks


First talk to Saria, Link's best friend. Moving around Kokiri Forest, 
you will find that your passage to the Deku Tree is being blocked by a 
young boy named Mido. He says that it's too dangerous ahead, and only 
someone who has some weapons will be able to make it across. Fine then! 
From Link's house, go up the hill and turn left towards some fences. 
Either go around or climb over it, and make your way to the wall. Enter 
it; inside is a maze like area with a boulder rolling around. Carefully 
make your way to the other side to discover a treasure chest. Open it to 
find the Kokiri Sword! Backtrack outside.

Exploring the forest, you'll find...what looks like...a man having 
"sexual relations" with a rock. When none of your family members is 
watching, talk to him for some laughs. Go to Mido's house. Inside are 
several chests, each containing Rupees. There are also some in the grass 
nearby. Collect at least 40 of these shiny gems and then go skipping to 
the shop, not literally, mind. It's the red building in the middle of 
the lake. Looking in the their inventory, you'll find the Kokiri Shield. 
Buy it and then equip both the Sword and Shield (pause menu). Before 
going to Mido, I'd explore the rest of the village for items. If you're 
new to the game I'd also make a trip to the Training Center to get the 
ups and downs of the game. Don't forget to talk to all the people and 
explore around, especially if you're new to the game! 

Now you're ready! Talk to Mido and he'll let you pass to the great Deku 
Tree. In the path behind Mido, destroy all of the Deku Babas and get the 
Deku Sticks they drop. When you get to the Deku Tree, he will talk to 
you about how Ganondorf's evil cohorts are destroying him from the 
inside-out. He'll ask you to go inside, then open up to reveal a hole. 
Walk inside...