Phantom Hourglass is the first Zelda game to hit the Nintendo DS and is the sequel to The Wind Waker. You still sail the ocean in a boat, but this time, instead of a small, red sailboat, you get a nice big steamboat (plenty of leg room). You can customize it at will with the parts you find scattered throughout the Great Sea. With the stylus in your hand, sally forth, and clash with the forces of darkness.
The game begins with Link and Tetra on the deck of Tetra’s pirate ship, looking out over the big blue. Suddenly, the fabled ship known as ‘the Ghost Ship’ appears out of nowhere! Tetra decides to board it alone, but Link, not wanting to put her in danger, follows her. Suddenly, a bloodcurdling scream comes from onboard the ship; it’s Tetra! Something must have happened to her! Link valiantly tries scramble the rest of the way onto the ship, but loses his grip and falls to the deep clutches of the ocean below!
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When he comes to, he finds himself on an unknown island. He is immediately greeted by a yellow fairy who calls herself ‘Ciela’. Ciela informs Link on where he is and how she had found him. Then, Link tells her of the Ghost Ship and the events that proceeded their meeting. Wanting to help out, Ceila directs Link to her grandfather’s house, thinking that her grandpa can help Link. Still attempting to get his bearings, Link follows Ciela to her grandfathers house. Here, Ciela’s grandpa warns Link of the dangers of the Ghost ship, and advises him to just ‘forget about his friend’. Being the courageous hero he is, though, Link doesn’t take no for an answer. Ceila’s grandfather gives in and tells Link of a sailor named Linebeck; supposedly, the only sailor man enough to search for the Ghost Ship. Link immediately sets off to find Linebeck and rescue Tetra. Here is where the adventure begins.
Main Quest Walkthrough: Defeating Bellum
- The Adventure Begins: Waking up on Mercay Island, meeting Ciela and Oshus, and finding Captain Linebeck.
- Temple of the Ocean King: Introduction to the time-limited dungeon, Phantoms, safe zones, and acquiring the first Sea Chart. (Recurring visits detailed throughout).
- Isle of Ember: Navigating the fiery island and conquering the Temple of Fire (acquiring the Boomerang).
- Isle of Gust: Exploring the windy island, navigating the maze, and clearing the Temple of Wind (acquiring Bombs).
- Molida Island: Discovering the hidden island, meeting Romanos, and surviving the Temple of Courage (acquiring the Bow and Arrows).
- The Ghost Ship: Tracking down the mysterious ship, surviving its trials, and rescuing Tetra (defeating the Diabolical Cubus Sisters).
- Isle of Frost: Traversing the icy landscape, dealing with the Yook, and mastering the Temple of Ice (acquiring the Grappling Hook).
- Goron Island: Visiting the Gorons, navigating their trials, and clearing the Goron Temple (acquiring the Hammer).
- Isle of Ruins: Exploring the ancient island, restoring the Knights of Cobble, and conquering the Temple of Mutoh.
- Forging the Phantom Sword: Gathering the three Pure Metals (Azurine, Aquanine, Crimsonine).
- The Final Descent: Reaching the lowest levels of the Temple of the Ocean King with the Phantom Sword.
- Showdown with Bellum: Confronting and defeating the evil Phantom mastermind.
Sailing, Secrets & Collectibles
- Heart Containers: Locations of all obtainable Heart Containers from chests, shops, and quest rewards.
- Spirit Gems (Power, Wisdom, Courage): Finding all Power Gems, Wisdom Gems, and Courage Gems to upgrade Spirit Level abilities (Attack, Defense, etc.).
- Golden Frog Locations: Discovering all Golden Frogs to unlock fast-travel warp points across the Great Sea.
- Ship Parts & Customization: Collecting various parts (Cannons, Hulls, Handrails, etc.) by finding treasure, purchasing, or winning them to upgrade the S.S. Linebeck.
- Treasure Maps & Treasures: Finding maps, using the Salvage Arm, and collecting sunken treasures to sell for Rupees or trade for Ship Parts.
- Fishing Guide: Tips for catching different species of fish, finding the best fishing spots, and encountering the legendary Fisherman.
- Trading Sequence: Completing the series of item trades across the islands to eventually receive a Swordsman’s Scroll.
- Mini-Games & Side Quests: Guides for the Cannon Game, Archery Range, Maze Island challenge, Beedle’s Masked Ship, and other optional activities.
- Uncharted Islands & Exploration: Discovering hidden islands like Harrow Island, Bannan Island, and uncovering their secrets.
Resources & Guides
- Characters: Guide to Link, Tetra, Ciela, Linebeck, Oshus (Ocean King), Bellum, Jolene, Joanne, the Spirits (Leaf, Neri, etc.), the Cobble Knights, and other key NPCs.
- Boss Guide: Strategies for defeating Blaaz, Cyclok, Crayk, Diabolical Cubus Sisters, Dongorongo, Gleeok, Eox, and Bellum (all forms).
- Enemies: A bestiary detailing monsters found on land, at sea, and within dungeons, including Phantoms and strategies to handle them.
- Items & Equipment: Overview of Link’s tools (Boomerang, Bombs, Bow, Grappling Hook, Hammer, Shovel, Fishing Rod), the Phantom Sword, Phantom Hourglass, Sea Charts, and consumables.
- Maps: Sea Charts, Island Maps, Dungeon Maps, and layouts for the Temple of the Ocean King floors.
- MIDIs: Embark on a seafaring adventure with MIDI versions of “Linebeck’s Theme,” “Ocean King,” and various dungeon melodies.
- 100% Completion Checklist: Tracking progress for Heart Containers, Spirit Gems (all types), Golden Frogs, Ship Parts, Treasures, Swordsman Scrolls, etc.