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Action adventure · First release 2002

Four Swords

Plan your route through Four Swords: progression, dungeon order, collection systems and edition differences.

Game Boy AdvanceNintendo DSi / Nintendo 3DS (Anniversary Edition)

What this guide covers

Progression overview and collection goals; not a complete room-by-room walkthrough.

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Editions & platforms

EditionPlatformDifferences & notes
Four SwordsGame Boy Advance, Nintendo DSi / Nintendo 3DS (Anniversary Edition)GBA original bundled with A Link to the Past; Anniversary Edition adds a single-player option and extra areas. Availability and multiplayer setup depend on the version.

Before you start

GBA original bundled with A Link to the Past; Anniversary Edition adds a single-player option and extra areas. Availability and multiplayer setup depend on the version.

Cooperative Four Swords is neither Four Swords Adventures nor an ordinary single-player dungeon within A Link to the Past.

Main route & dungeon order

An ordered progression route. Use the stated coverage to distinguish this overview from a room-by-room solution.

  1. Stage 1

    Coordinate the Links through Sea of Trees, Death Mountain and Talus Cave. Stages combine variable rooms; shared switches, throwing partners and colour assignments form the core mechanics.

  2. Stage 2

    Defeat each area’s boss and collect enough rupees for the keys. Key tiers determine which later challenge becomes available.

  3. Stage 3

    A matching set of keys opens Vaati’s Palace. Replay areas for higher key tiers and harder clears; one victory over Vaati does not cover every challenge tier.

  4. Stage 4

    In Anniversary Edition, track additional trials and single-player play separately. Its extra areas must not be listed as part of the GBA original.

Collection goals & secrets

Silver, gold and hero keys plus rupee results; Anniversary Edition’s additional areas and rewards separately.

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Sources & editorial date

Independently written game guidance. The following sources support quest routes, mechanics and edition notes. Editorial date: 26 October 2026.

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