The Minish Cap

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Editions & platforms

Before you start

GBA adventure with normal and shrunken perspectives; allow for regional differences in individual side quests.

Minish entrances require shrinking. Some side events have timing or version conditions; one blanket post-finale checklist would be inaccurate.

Main route & dungeon order

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

1. 01

   Stage 1

   After the festival, head to Minish Woods. With Ezlo, reach the Minish and the first dungeon. Deepwood Shrine provides the Gust Jar and Earth Element.

2. 02

   Stage 2

   Mt. Crenel and Cave of Flames provide the Fire Element and Cane of Pacci. Sword upgrades and cloning tiles open routes; Fortress of Winds grants Mole Mitts.

3. 03

   Stage 3

   Flippers open Temple of Droplets and the Water Element. The wind tribe and clouds lead to Palace of Winds; Roc’s Cape and the Wind Element complete the next stage.

4. 04

   Stage 4

   Power the sword at the sanctuary and explore Dark Hyrule Castle. Vaati’s forms require clones, accurate strikes and handling projectiles. Finish available side quests and equipment upgrades beforehand.

Collection goals & secrets

Heart pieces, Kinstones and fusions, figurines, sword techniques, bottles, bomb/arrow upgrades and residents’ side quests.