In The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Link’s journey through Termina is enriched by a diverse array of items and equipment, each serving a unique purpose in his quest to thwart the impending catastrophe. From formidable swords and protective shields to transformative masks and magical instruments, these tools are pivotal in overcoming obstacles, solving intricate puzzles, and engaging formidable foes.
This comprehensive guide delves into the myriad items available in Majora’s Mask, detailing their functionalities and the methods to acquire them. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your combat prowess with powerful weapons, expand your inventory capacities with upgraded quivers and bomb bags, or unlock new abilities through mystical masks, this resource aims to equip you with the knowledge to navigate Termina with confidence and skill.
Embark on this exploration to fully harness the potential of Link’s arsenal, ensuring a rich and fulfilling adventure in the enigmatic world of Majora’s Mask.
Swords
Kokiri Sword
What It Does: A basic sword with modest attack power, carried over from Ocarina of Time.
How to Get It: After regaining your human form from Deku Link, the Kokiri Sword is automatically equipped.
Razor Sword
What It Does: An enhanced version of the Kokiri Sword, dealing double damage. However, it wears down after 100 strikes, reverting back to the Kokiri Sword.
How to Get It: Visit the Mountain Smithy in Mountain Village (Snowhead region). After thawing their furnace using Fire Arrows, Hot Spring Water, or by defeating Goht to bring spring, pay 100 Rupees to have your Kokiri Sword upgraded. The forging process takes until the next day.
Gilded Sword
What It Does: A permanent upgrade that deals triple the damage of the Kokiri Sword and boasts an unbreakable blade.
How to Get It:
- Defeat Goht: Ensure it’s springtime in the Mountain Village by defeating the Snowhead Temple boss, Goht.
- Win the Goron Race: Access the Goron Racetrack and secure first place to receive a bottle of Gold Dust.
- Upgrade Process:
- Day 1: Have the Mountain Smithy forge the Razor Sword for 100 Rupees.
- Day 2: Present the Gold Dust to the smithy for a free upgrade to the Gilded Sword, completed by the next day.
Note: Ensure you have enough time in the current three-day cycle to complete both upgrades.
Great Fairy Sword
What It Does: A powerful two-handed sword adorned with black rose motifs, acting as the game’s equivalent to the Biggoron Sword. As it occupies a C-button slot, it cannot be used alongside a shield.
How to Get It: Collect all 15 Stray Fairies in the Stone Tower Temple and return them to the Great Fairy’s Fountain in Ikana Canyon. As a reward, the Great Fairy of Kindness grants you this sword.
Shields
Hero Shield
What It Does: A standard shield used for basic defense.
How to Get It: Automatically equipped when you revert to human form from Deku Link. If lost, it can be repurchased at the Trading Post in West Clock Town for 80 Rupees.
Mirror Shield
What It Does: Reflects light to solve puzzles and defeat specific enemies vulnerable to light.
How to Get It: Found beneath the Well in Ikana Canyon. Equip the Gibdo Mask to interact with Gibdos and trade required items to progress through the well. After navigating the subterranean area, you’ll acquire the Mirror Shield.
Bows
Hero Bow
What It Does: Enables Link to shoot arrows at enemies, switches, and distant targets.
How to Get It: Obtained in the Woodfall Temple after defeating the Dinolfos mini-boss. A chest will appear containing the Hero’s Bow.
Arrows
Fire Arrow
What It Does: Magically imbued arrows that can ignite enemies, light torches, and melt ice.
How to Get It: Found in the Snowhead Temple after defeating the Wizzrobe mini-boss. A chest will appear containing the Fire Arrows.
Ice Arrows
What It Does: Arrows that freeze enemies and create ice platforms on water surfaces.
How to Get It: Acquired in the Great Bay Temple after defeating the mini-boss. A chest will appear containing the Ice Arrows.
Light Arrow
What It Does: Powerful arrows that can dispel darkness, invert the Stone Tower Temple, and deal significant damage to enemies.
How to Get It: Obtained in the Stone Tower Temple after defeating the Garo Master mini-boss. A chest will appear containing the Light Arrows.
Quivers
Quiver of Arrows (Default)
What It Does: Holds up to 30 arrows.
How to Get It: Comes standard with the Hero’s Bow.
Large Quiver
What It Does: Increases arrow capacity to 40.
How to Get It: Achieve a score of 40 or more at the Town Shooting Gallery in East Clock Town to earn this upgrade.
Largest Quiver
What It Does: Expands arrow capacity to 50.
How to Get It: After obtaining the Large Quiver, earn a perfect score at the Swamp Shooting Gallery to receive this final upgrade.
Other Items & Equipment
Hookshot
What It Does: Fires a chain with a hooked tip, letting you latch onto wooden targets, chests, and ledges. Essential for dungeon traversal and secret areas.
How to Get It: Beat the mini-boss Wizzrobe inside the Pirate’s Fortress. The Hookshot is your reward for clearing his room.
Lens of Truth
What It Does: Reveals hidden enemies, invisible platforms, fake walls, and more. Without it, many puzzles are impossible.
How to Get It: After getting the Goron Mask, head to the Goron Village in Snowhead and follow the invisible ghost of Darmani up the cliff. Use the lens to track him after it’s acquired from a chest in the cave.
Ocarina of Time
What It Does: Plays magical songs that manipulate time, summon rain, warp to Owl Statues, and more. Central to nearly every major mechanic in the game.
How to Get It: You start with it, but Skull Kid steals it in the intro. Recover it by reaching the top of the Clock Tower at midnight on the Final Day and confronting him.
Magic Beans
What They Do: Plant them in soft soil and water them to grow rideable plants that lift you to hard-to-reach places.
How to Get Them: Buy them from the scrunched-up Bean Salesman in the hole near the Deku Palace Gardens, or get some from the Swamp Tourist Center.
Deku Stick
What It Does: Works as a torch carrier or melee weapon that deals high damage early on. Mostly used to light torches.
How to Get It: Commonly found by cutting down plants or smashing pots. Shops in Clock Town and other regions also sell them.
Deku Nut
What It Does: Stuns most nearby enemies with a flash. Very useful in crowded fights.
How to Get It: Found under bushes, inside jars, from fallen enemies, or purchased in general stores around Termina.
Powder Keg
What It Does: Massive bomb that can destroy boulders and barriers. Only Goron Link can use it.
How to Get It: Speak to the Goron Powder Keg vendor in Goron Village. Pass his trial by carrying a keg to blow up the Boulder blocking Romani Ranch, then you’ll be certified to purchase them.
Bombchu
What It Does: Small bombs that scurry across floors and climb walls before exploding. Great for tight spaces or hard-to-reach switches.
How to Get It: Buy them from the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town or find them in select chests throughout Termina.
Bomb
What It Does: A classic explosive. Drop or throw to destroy boulders, enemies, and secret walls.
How to Get It: Buy at the Bomb Shop or find in bushes, pots, or treasure chests across the land.
Adults Wallet
What It Does: Increases your rupee capacity from 99 to 200.
How to Get It: Donate a total of 200 rupees to the Bank in West Clock Town. The banker will upgrade your wallet.
Giants Wallet
What It Does: Maximum wallet capacity, letting you carry up to 500 rupees.
How to Get It: Clear all 30 Gold Skulltulas in the Swamp Spider House on the First Day to get this wallet as a reward.
Pictograph Box
What It Does: Take pictures of characters, objects, and scenery. Only holds one photo at a time.
How to Get It: Talk to the Tourist Guide inside the Swamp Tourist Center (near Southern Swamp). He’ll lend it to you if you’re in Deku form.
Bottles
What They Do: Store fairies, potions, fish, bugs, and more. You can collect six total.
How to Get Them:
- Help the Gorman Brothers in their horse race challenge.
- Win the Deku Scrub race at the Goron Racetrack.
- Help the sisters at the Milk Bar with their deliveries.
- Defeat the Big Poe in the Ikana Graveyard.
- Beat the beaver brothers in a swimming race.
- Buy a potion for Koume after she collapses in the Woods of Mystery.
Moons Tear
What It Does: Sparkling gem that proves you’ve seen the falling moon. Used to trade with the Deku Scrub for Clock Tower access.
How to Get It: Use the telescope at the Astral Observatory to spy on Skull Kid on top of the Clock Tower. After the cutscene, a Moon’s Tear will fall from the sky. Grab it from outside the observatory.
Town Title Deed
What It Does: A land ownership deed used to trade with other Deku Scrubs for their flower pads.
How to Get It: Trade the Moon’s Tear to the Deku Scrub in South Clock Town to receive this in return. It’s the first step in the title deed trading quest.
Swamp Title Deed
What It Does: Transfers ownership of the Deku Flower near the Swamp Tourist Center in the Southern Swamp to Link, enabling access to the roof of the Tourist Center where a Piece of Heart is located.
How to Get It: Present the Town Title Deed to the Business Scrub beside the Swamp Tourist Center (approach him as Human Link). He desires to move to a busier area and will trade his Swamp Title Deed for the Town Title Deed.