The Wind Waker

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Editions & platforms

Before you start

GameCube and HD differ in sailing, the Triforce hunt and convenience features. Use sea charts and collections for the selected version.

Each sea-chart square corresponds to an island region. Treasure charts identify salvage spots; simply sailing over a position does not recover treasure.

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 Outset Island and the first Forsaken Fortress visit, reach Windfall Island. Dragon Roost and Forbidden Woods provide two sacred pearls; Jabun gives the third.

2. 02

   Stage 2

   Place the pearls on the three Triangle Islands, clear Tower of the Gods and retrieve the Master Sword in Hyrule. The second fortress visit leads to the Helmaroc King and Ganondorf.

3. 03

   Stage 3

   Awaken Medli and Makar as sages with the appropriate songs. Earth and Wind Temples restore the Master Sword; their tools open new island routes.

4. 04

   Stage 4

   Collect eight Triforce shards. The GameCube original uses eight deciphered charts; HD shortens that chart hunt. Return to Hyrule and complete Ganon’s Tower.

Collection goals & secrets

Heart pieces, treasure charts, sea charts, bottles, Deku Leaf, bomb/arrow upgrades, Nintendo Gallery and side quests.