The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: where to find
Directions to five early and midgame tools in the original SNES version.
Pegasus Boots
Clear the Eastern Palace and collect its Pendant of Courage. Return to Sahasrahla in his hideout just west of the palace and speak to him. He gives you the Pegasus Boots, allowing charged dashes into trees, shelves and certain breakable obstacles.
Book of Mudora
After receiving the Pegasus Boots, visit the library south of Kakariko Village. Dash into the bookshelf holding the green book to knock it down, then collect it. The Book of Mudora translates inscriptions and is needed to open the Desert Palace's main entrance.
Magic Mirror
On your first trip through Death Mountain's dark cave, guide the lost Old Man to his safe house. He rewards you with the Magic Mirror. Carry it onward: returning from the mountain's Dark World portal at the matching position opens the route past Spectacle Rock toward the Tower of Hera.
Moon Pearl
Open the Tower of Hera's Big Chest on Death Mountain. Use the star-shaped floor switches to rearrange the holes, then drop from the floor above onto the chest's platform. The Moon Pearl keeps Link in his normal form in the Dark World, allowing him to use his equipment there.
Hookshot
The Hookshot is the Swamp Palace's main treasure in the southern Dark World. Bring Zora's Flippers and drain the corresponding Light World ruins first so the palace's first room fills with water. Explore the palace for its treasure before continuing to Arrghus, whose protective creatures must be pulled off with it.
Summaries written for this guide. Artwork and screenshots © Nintendo.