The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker: locations
Explore key places and landmarks.
Great Sea
The game's vast ocean is divided into forty-nine chart squares, each containing islands or landmarks. Sailing reveals settlements, reefs, hidden treasures, and monster strongholds.
Outset Island
Link, Aryll, and their grandmother live on this peaceful island. Its residents honor the legendary hero, and Link's birthday becomes the beginning of his voyage.
Windfall Island
A lively market town offers shops, a school, a lighthouse, and nightly auctions. Its residents provide many side quests between Link's journeys at sea.
Dragon Roost Island
The Rito make their home around this volcanic mountain, with Valoo perched above. Its postal center and dangerous cavern introduce Link to their community.
Forest Haven
The Great Deku Tree protects the Koroks within a huge tree-shaped island. Baba Buds lead upward, while the nearby Forbidden Woods await beyond the water.
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References: Zelda Fandom. Summaries written for this guide. Artwork and screenshots © Nintendo.