The three-day cycle and masks
A starter guide to The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask: give each cycle a goal, know what resets, use the bomber’s notebook, experiment with transformations.
Original Nintendo 64 release; saving and some mechanics differ in Majora’s Mask 3D.
Give each cycle a goal
Choose one main objective before setting out, such as opening a route or following a character. Avoid beginning a long unfamiliar quest close to the end of the final day.
Know what resets
Playing the Song of Time returns you to the beginning of the cycle. Major equipment and masks persist, but many temporary events and consumable resources reset. Deposit rupees in the bank before returning.
Use the Bomber’s Notebook
The notebook helps track people and appointments. Record the day and time of an event, then arrange your route around that appointment on a future cycle.
Experiment with transformations
Deku, Goron and Zora forms provide different movement and interaction abilities. Revisit an obstacle with the relevant form instead of assuming every route uses human Link’s equipment.
This is a starter reference, not a complete walkthrough or item database. Use the linked game reference for detailed routes and collection lists.