The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker: how to unlock
Requirements for optional abilities and helpful upgrades.
Deluxe Picto Box
Complete Lenzo’s Research Assistant quest on Windfall Island. Then catch a Forest Firefly in an empty Bottle at Forest Haven and give it to Lenzo to upgrade the Picto Box for color pictures. The Forest Firefly is required in the original GameCube version.
Hurricane Spin
Bring 10 Knight’s Crests to Orca on Outset Island. He teaches the Hurricane Spin, performed by charging your sword until it glows yellow. The move consumes magic and leaves Link briefly dizzy afterward.
Ballad of Gales
After obtaining the Hero’s Bow, shoot Cyclos while his cyclone pulls your boat toward him. Once subdued, he teaches the Ballad of Gales. Conduct it with the Wind Waker to select one of the song’s island warp destinations.
Magic Armor
After getting the Delivery Bag, obtain Zunari’s Town Flower on Windfall. Trade it for a Sea Flower, then trade that to the Greatfish Isle merchant for an Exotic Flower. Return to Zunari for Magic Armor. In the GameCube release, its protective barrier drains your Magic Meter.
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