Equipment, weapons and key items
Where important tools enter the adventure, what they do, and when to revisit earlier obstacles.
Spoiler notice: This guide discusses story progression or late-game content.
Original GameCube release; HD sailing and Triforce-quest changes are outside this guide.
| Entry | Role or use |
|---|---|
| Grappling Hook | Dragon Roost Cavern |
| Deku Leaf | Forbidden Woods approach |
| Boomerang | Forbidden Woods |
| Bombs | Land explosives and ship cannon |
| Hero’s Bow | Tower of the Gods |
| Iron Boots and Power Bracelets | Wind and strength obstacles |
| Hookshot | Wind Temple |
| Bait Bag and Delivery Bag | Sea information and quest storage |
Grappling Hook
Dragon Roost Cavern. Swings from overhead points and can salvage treasure at sea. It also interacts with enemies differently from the later Hookshot.
Deku Leaf
Forbidden Woods approach. Uses magic to glide and produces gusts on land. Set the wind direction and check the magic meter before launching across a long gap.
Boomerang
Forbidden Woods. Can lock onto multiple targets. Use the targeting sequence for room puzzles rather than throwing separately at every object.
Bombs
Land explosives and ship cannon. Their sea use opens new combat and obstacle options. Keep ammunition available before investigating hostile waters or bombable barriers.
Hero’s Bow
Tower of the Gods. A precise ranged weapon with later elemental uses. Aim from stable ground when solving switches before using it under combat pressure.
Iron Boots and Power Bracelets
Wind and strength obstacles. These solve different barriers. Record strong winds and heavy stone heads separately so you know which upgrade warrants a return.
Hookshot
Wind Temple. Attaches to compatible targets and adds new traversal routes. Do not confuse its pull with the Grappling Hook’s rope swing.
Bait Bag and Delivery Bag
Sea information and quest storage. All-Purpose Bait helps obtain Fishman chart information. Letters and trade items have their own storage and recipients; inspect the item before sailing to deliver it.
This is a curated reference to important entries, not a complete database. Follow the edition note: later remakes may change availability, names or mechanics.