Link’s Sword is his main weapon, and will be Link’s source of power throughout the game. There are four different swords collected in A Link to the Past.This sword is given to you by your Uncle at the beginning of the game. It is the first sword you will receive and holds no great power. This sword has the power level of one.

The legendary blade. It has been in a slumber in the Lost Woods awaiting for the hero with all three Pendants to awaken it. When your heart meter is full, this blade has the power to emit a spiraling beam from its blade to attack enemies from a distance.

Tempered by the two master blacksmiths of Kakariko Village, the Master Sword gets a power upgrade. This is one sword that isn’t necessary to complete the game, but with the unruly monsters that you’ll have to face, every little bit of help counts.

With the Great Faerie’s elegant touch in the pool of water, she makes the Master Sword even more powerful than before. Glistening with the power of gold that this once sacred land resided in, nothing is able to get in your way. The Golden Sword is by far the most powerful weapon in the game and deals four times the damage the Master Sword had at it’s original state.

Link carries his shield in his hand at all times. His shield blocks most attacks made by enemies, and can often save him from trouble. Along with your first level sword, your Uncle presents you with this. It can only deflect arrows and sword strikes, and therefore, holds the power level of one.

The Fire shield can be bought at a store late in the adventure or can simply be granted to you by the Faerie in the Waterfall of Wishing. This shield can block fire attacks, which could not be blocked before. This shield is the second power level.

The Magic Shield, also known as the Mirror Shield, can deflect any type of projectile attack. This is the strongest shield that Link can obtain and greatly increases the blocking power offered by Fire Shield. This shield is the last power level of three.

This is Link’s first tunic, which he has worn all his life. Enemies that attack Link do normal amount of damage when he wears this. This is the basic tunic.

The Blue Tunic is hidden in the Ice Palace in the Dark World and is Link’s second tunic. When Link wears this, the damage taken by enemies is reduced by ¼, making it a necessity on your adventure.

This is Link’s final tunic and best armor in the game. It is found in Turtle Rock in the depths of the Dark World. When this tunic is worn, it reduces damage taken by ½, making the final battles a bit easier.

Before the sword & shield, it was just a boy with a lantern running through the midnight rain. This item is found in the only treasure chest located in your Uncle’s house, so make sure to open it before venturing outside. In pitch black darkness, this lantern will supply some light to guide the way. It does consume Magic Power, but only when it’s needed to light up torches.

Hidden away in Hyrule Castle’s basement is a treasure that will stun most foes and kill weak enemies from a distance. Fling it at Rupees & Recovery Hearts, and it will pick them up along the way. There are even rumors of a Great Faerie that can make it double it’s flying distance.

A bomb blast will damage enemies and blow holes in some walls, but it will also damage Link if he is too close to the blast. The bomb’s fuse will burn for about two seconds, and up to two bombs can be set at a time. You can also pick up a bomb you have placed and throw it before it explodes. There’s even word of making a sufficient donation to a Wishing Well will grant a person the ability to hold a few more ammunition in his supply.

Within the walls of the Eastern Palace lies a weapon that is essential for the final battle in your adventure. This is of course, the Bow & Arrow. Like the Bomb, there’s a limited supply of Arrows you can carry at one given time, so make each shot count. If you ever find ammunition running low, try and smash some pots in hope to find a few bundles of Arrows laying about. There is a rumor that somewhere in Hyrule you can obtain a silver bow and arrow of greater strength.

Named after the mythical steed, this fancy footwear enables Link to run faster than a flying arrow. With it equip, and his sword at his side, Link can learn a new fighting technique: The Dash Attack! But before donning them on, he must prove himself worthy of such a great item to Sahasrahla, by retrieving the Pendant of Courage.

Protected by the blistering heat of the Desert Palace is the Power Glove. If you wear this glove, you can pick up objects, such as rocks, that you cannot lift with your bare hands. If you can get your hands on this glove, try lifting a few things.

With this you’ll truly have the strength of a titan. Lift and hurl boulders of various shapes and sizes out of your way and let the ground tremble at your wake. If you’re looking for this treasure, look no further than inside the Gargoyle’s Domain.

Every adventurer must get their feet wet from time to time, and Link is no exception. With these on, you’ll be able to swim any body of water Hyrule has to offer. Every thing comes with a price, and when you’re dealing with the ruler of the Zoras, be prepared to spend a King’s Ransom.

Found in the Palace of Darkness, this hammer can pound stakes and other obstacles into the ground. The Magic Hammer is also effective against some enemies, but it is best used in conjunction with another weapon.

Without a way to go back home, a boy in the Dark World lends you this shovel in order to retrieve his flute. Use this to dig holes in the ground, who knows, you may strike treasure.

Sunk in the reaches of the Swamp Palace, the hookshot is by far one of Hyrule’s pinnacle inventions in mechanics. Essentially, it’s a retractable handheld device that ejects a chain tether from it’s chamber, and on the end lies a hook that latches onto it’s target. Depending on it’s target, it can either pull Link towards it (making him zip through the air and over gaps) or draw things towards him.

Found quite early on in the game, it’s located in a secret cave near Lake Hylia. You can use this magic wand to launch a sub-zero blast of air which will quickly freeze most enemies. Weaker enemies will be destroyed by this weapon, and even stronger enemies might become solid blocks of ice. In combination with the Magic Hammer, you can turn frozen foes into Magic Decanters by simply smashing them.

Located in Skull Dungeon, this rod spits out a ball of fire that will burn most enemies to a crisp. Some enemies are especially vulnerable to fire, so use the Fire Rod wisely. The Fire Rod can also be used like the Lantern to light torches, but from a distance.

Hidden within Hyrule’s Cemetery, Link will turn invisible when he wears this Magic Cape. While hidden from the enemies’ view, you can attack them without taking damage. Link may also be able to pass through some objects while wearing this. Although the cape is a useful item, it will consume Magic Power while you are using it.

The beam from this staff surrounds and protects you from all damage. The magical barrier also does damage to most enemies. Wave the staff again to deactivate the barrier. Note that this item consumes Magical Power in proportion to how long it is used. The Staff of Byrna is well hidden on Death Mountain.

This mystic staff creates blocks formed of pure magic power. These blocks can be thrown or pushed on to the enemy to cause damage (Power blocks disintegrate if they touch an enemy five times). This cane can place magical blocks on switches if there are no real blocks around. If you strike a magic block with the staff, it will shatter and the fragments will damage enemies nearby. You will need this staff to get through the Turtle Rock dungeon in the dark world.

The monoliths left by the Hylian people are inscribed with ancient script. If you find an inscription that you cannot read, use this book and its meaning will become clear. This book is stored in the Library of Kakariko Village.

Deep within the confines of the shrouded Lost Woods lies this sweet tasting, strange smelling mushroom that is a prime ingredient the kind witch needs to create for her concoction. The mushroom is useless until delivered to her.

This magical concoction has unpredictable effects on certain things. Try sprinkling it on a bush to cause a strange chemical reaction. Its effect on other living things is said to be stranger.

You can put many things in a bottle and keep for use at a later point in the game. You can get up to four bottles, which are vital to your success on a long adventure. Obtain these bottles as soon as you can.

You can restore life and magical power by buying Magic Potions. Many shops in Hyrule carry potions but you must have an empty bottle to carry them in. The Green Potion completely restores Magic Power, the Red Potion refills all your lost hearts and the Blue Potion completely restores both hearts and Magic Power.

You can use this mirror to escape from the Dark World to the Light World. The portal that is created can also be used as a gate back into the Dark World. But be warned. If the place where you reappear in the Light World is a place where you cannot normally go (such as the inside of a wall) you will be forced back into the Dark World. Note that the mirror will also return you to the entrance when used in a dungeon. The Magical Mirror cannot be used inside a house or cave.

People who enter the Dark World are transformed into a shape that reflects what is in their hearts. You can prevent this by obtaining the Moon Pearl, which protects its bearer from the power of the Triforce. Without this pearl, you are helpless in the Dark World.

There are bees and faeries hidden away in the bushes and trees. If you time it right, you can catch them with this net and store them in Bottles for later use. Bees can be released to aid you in fighting enemies on screen, and faeries can heal your wounds, even if you’ve fallen in battle.

A lonely lad will give you the Flute, which plays a beautiful but slightly sad melody. When you are granted it, be sure to fulfill the request made of you. If you have the Flute, it will make your long and difficult journey a lot easier.

With the Master Sword and Book of Mudora at hand, two obelisks throughout Hyrule carry within them tremendous power in the form of Medallions. The first Medallion Link can obtain is the Ether Medallion. The Ether Medallion charges your sword with a cold chill that freezes the surrounding enemies. The Ether Medallion has the same effect as the Ice Rod, but it works against all the enemies on the screen. Watch your magic meter though, because all three medallions quickly deplete what’s left of your magic. It’s important to pick up this medallion, you may need it to calm a storm…

When traveling through the Desert of Mystery for the first time, you may have noticed this obelisk on top of a cliff. Unreachable then, but with the Moon Pearl and Magic Mirror in tow, you’ll have an easier time accessing it. The magic of this medallion sets off explosive forces around you which engulf the enemies in flames.

Protected by a large catfish swimming in a small river basin north of the Palace of Darkness, get it’s attention by throwing a stone in it’s home and he’ll give you the medallion. If you drive your sword into the ground when you have this medallion, the earth will come to life and shake violently. Such an attack, and the fear it creates, is bound to affect the enemy. Not only is it a tremendous attack, it’s also a key needed to access Turtle Rock.

At the start of the game, Link has only three Heart Containers, but you can find many more during your adventures. You will find your first in the Sanctuary and will receive others one by one as you defeat dungeon bosses.

Pieces of Heart Containers are hidden throughout Hyrule. If you collect four Pieces of Heart, you will gain one full Heart Container. If you manage to collect all the Heart Containers and Pieces of Heart, you will have twenty hearts in your life gauge total.

You can refill Heart Containers that have been lost in battle by finding small hearts. Each small heart refills a Heart Container. Small hearts sometimes appear when you defeat an enemy and can also be found in bushes and pots. If you capture one of the little faeries that inhabit Hyrule, you will get seven hearts. If you find the elusive Faerie Queen, she will restore all your lost hearts. During a long adventure, it is a good idea to remember where faeries live!

You can restore Magic Power, which is used to power different magic items, by finding these decanters. These come in two sizes, big and small. A big decanter completely refills your magic meter, and a small one restores one eighth of your magic meter. As with small hearts, you can also get these from enemies you defeat. At one moment in the game, you can set the level of Magic power consumption by 50%, effectively doubling the amount of Magic power you have.

The people of Hyrule use precious stones called Rupees as currency. There are three kinds of Rupees. The green rupee has the value of one rupee, the blue is worth five and the red rupee is worth twenty.

You will find Rupees, Hearts, and even Bees hidden away in these bushes. Cut them down or pull them up to reveal the hidden items.

These are scattered throughout the dungeons, caves, and homes of Hyrule. These pots come in handy, because you can pick them up and throw them at the enemy to cause damage. You can also find hearts in some pots, while some hold arrows and bombs too. There are even some pots that hide switches that open doors.

If rooms are divided by a locked door, you will need a small key to unlock it. Since there’s a limited supply in each dungeon, small keys can only be used once. It should be noted that keys from one dungeon can not be used in another dungeon.

You will need the big key to unlock cell doors, the boss room, and the big treasure chest. The Big Key of a dungeon is usually well guarded, so be on alert.

The dungeon map shows the layout of all the rooms & floors in the dungeon and your current position.

The compass point out the location of the dungeon boss. It should be noted that Hyrule Castle doesn’t have a compass.

In each dungeon you will find many treasure chests with Rupees and other various things inside of them. The Map, Compass, and Big Key are usually hidden in treasure chests.

Each dungeon also has a Big Treasure Chest that contains a special item. In some cases, the item will be a necessity to get through later parts of the game. You will need the big key to open this chest.

In the dungeons there are blue and orange blocks which rise and fall into the floors. Strike the Crystal Switch with your sword or some other weapon to make the blocks move. When the Crystal is red, the orange blocks will retract. When the Crystal is blue, the blue blocks will retract.

There are three pendants that are guarded in their own separate dungeon of Hyrule. The Pendant of Courage (in the Eastern Palace), the Pendant of Power (in the Desert Palace), and the Pendant of Wisdom (in the Tower of Hera). Once all three Pendants are brought together, the Legendary Blade of Evil’s Bane will be rightfully yours.

The Seven Maidens were imprisoned in these Crystals by the evil wizard Agahnim. Zelda is the last of the maidens, you must hurry through the Dark World and recover the Crystals.