The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap: how to unlock
Requirements for new routes, sword techniques and optional upgrades.
Learn Spin Attack and open the western road
After Deepwood Shrine, visit Swiftblade’s dojo in southwest Hyrule Town and learn the Spin Attack. Hold the sword button to charge, then release it. Demonstrate the technique to the guard at the town’s western exit so he allows you toward Mount Crenel.
Wake Rem for the Pegasus Boots
At Rem’s Shoe Store in Hyrule Town, shrink and speak to the Minish working on his counter. Follow their directions to Syrup’s hut in northern Minish Woods and buy a Wake-Up Mushroom. Return, stand in front of sleeping Rem and press R; he finishes the Boots and gives them to Link.
Reach the Fortress of Winds
Cross Castor Wilds with the Pegasus Boots. In the northwest, shrink and ride the lily pad to the Minish hole; defeat five Mulldozers for the Bow, needed against Eyegore Statues. Find three golden Kinstones in the central, northern and southeastern caves, then fuse them with the southwestern Mysterious Statues to open the Wind Ruins route to the Fortress.
Learn the Great Spin Attack
Collect the first seven Tiger Scrolls. In southwest Castor Wilds, push Swiftblade I’s grave upward and enter his hidden dojo. He will now teach the eighth scroll, the Great Spin Attack. Perform a Spin Attack and keep tapping the sword button to continue spinning.
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Earn the Mirror Shield after the ending
Complete the Goron Cave digging quest and fuse Kinstones with its rightmost Goron Digger to make Biggoron appear atop Veil Falls. After defeating Vaati, load your cleared save and let Biggoron eat your Small Shield. Leave and return later to receive the Mirror Shield.
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