In The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Golden Frogs serve as key elements for rapid sea navigation. By locating and interacting with these six elusive creatures, Link can unlock warp points across the World of the Ocean King, significantly reducing travel time between major islands.
Acquiring the Cyclone Slate:
Before utilizing the Golden Frog warp points, Link must obtain the Cyclone Slate:
- Uncharted Island: Navigate to the Uncharted Island located in the Northwestern Sea.
- Solve the Island’s Puzzle: Chart the island’s whale-like shape on your Sea Chart and strike the Gossip Stones in the correct sequence to reveal a hidden path.
- Meet Golden Chief Cylos: Enter the newly accessible area to encounter Golden Chief Cylos, who will grant Link the Cyclone Slate.
Utilizing Golden Frog Warp Points:
With the Cyclone Slate in hand, locate and interact with the Golden Frogs scattered across the seas:
- Engage the Golden Frogs: While sailing, keep an eye out for Golden Frogs leaping from the water.
- Use the Cannon: Approach and shoot them with your ship’s cannon.
- Learn Warp Symbols: Upon a successful hit, each frog will reveal a unique symbol.
- Activate Warps: Draw the corresponding symbol on the Cyclone Slate to warp to that location instantly.
Golden Frog Locations and Their Benefits:
Southwestern Sea (Near Mercay Island):
- Symbol: An “X” with a horizontal line through it.
- Access To: Mercay Island, Isle of Ember, Cannon Island, and Goron Island.
Southwestern Sea (Northwest of Molida Island):
- Symbol: Resembles the Greek letter Phi (φ).
- Access To: Molida Island.
Northwestern Sea (Southwest of Bannan Island):
- Symbol: A backward “N” or Cyrillic “И”.
- Access To: Zauz’s Island, Bannan Island, and Isle of Gust.
Southeastern Sea (North of Dee Ess Island):
- Symbol: An “Ω” shape.
- Access To: Dee Ess Island and Goron Island.
Southeastern Sea (Northwest of Isle of Frost):
- Symbol: A “W” with a horizontal line above it.
- Access To: Isle of Frost and Harrow Island.
Northeastern Sea (South of Isle of the Dead):
- Symbol: A “Z” with a vertical line through its right side.
- Access To: Isle of Ruins, Isle of the Dead, and Maze Island.
By mastering the use of Golden Frogs and the Cyclone Slate, Link can navigate the seas more efficiently, making his quest to save Tetra and defeat Bellum more manageable.