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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker / Hero and playable protagonist

Link

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Hero and playable protagonist · Outset Island / Great Sea

Link begins on Outset Island with his sister Aryll and grandmother. Aryll’s abduction changes his birthday into a rescue voyage with Tetra’s pirates, later joined by the King of Red Lions.

  • Story: The voyage crosses the Great Sea’s islands, reconnects the Master Sword with its power and leads into the Triforce hunt. Medli and Makar become cooperative partners in their respective later temples.
  • In the game: Manage wind and charts while sailing, use the Grappling Hook for its land and boat functions, and plan Deku Leaf movement around magic. Partner temples require deliberate control and positioning of both characters.

Story spoilers.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker · GameCube · 2002 · Original GameCube release; HD sailing and Triforce-quest changes are outside this guide. · Picture: Original The Wind Waker (GameCube) artwork.

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