Items & Equipment

Sword

The most useful item of the game. Link’s first sword is obtained from Russell, the guard captain of Hyrule Castle. The sword is used for slashing enemies, activating switches, and snatching fallen items.

Lokomo Sword

The Lokomo Sword is given to Link by Anjean after the completion of the Sand Temple. Necessary to defeat the Demon King and much more powerful than the dinky sword you’ve had with you for the past five dungeons, the Lokomo Sword is highly useful for the short period of time you use it.

Shield

Bought at Hyrule Castle Town Shop and in all shops in New Hyrule. Allows for blocking of enemy attacks. It’s not the most sturdy shield in all of Hyrule, but for a beginner hero, it’ll have to do. Be wary of shield-gobbling Like-Likes. If you lose your shield, the game kindly warns you of your newfound defenselessness.

Shield of Antiquity

A prize from Niko after bringing him 10 stamps in the Stamp Book. This shield was owned by a past hero from 100 years ago, and is indestructible. No need to be wary around those pesky Like-Likes anymore.

Whirlwind

Link’s first real obtained item, acquired in the Forest Temple. Reminiscent of the Deku Leaf of Wind Waker, the Whirlwind is equipped with three green plates shaped like a propeller. Essentially, it’s a propeller that blows gusts in order to stun enemies, turn turbines, move keys, clear fog, hit switches, and move platforms.

To use, aim with your stylus and blow into the DS microphone.

Boomerang

The second dungeon item, acquired in the Snow Temple. It beans striking resemblance to the boomerang of Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass. The boomerang has a large variety of uses, the most innovative being its fire and ice moving ability. Used best during the Snow Temple and the during the boss battle, the Boomerang is used to freeze water, freeze fire, and melt ice. In addition to the obligatory switch-hitting and enemy-stunning, Link’s boomerang can accurately hit its targets in their weak spots. The boomerang has the ability to target multiple objects to hit them in succession, and this is often used for time-based puzzles.

To use, simply draw with your stylus a line to each target. Plan carefully, because it has a limited range.

Whip

The third dungeon item, acquired in the Ocean Temple. The Whip is a brand new item, and offers many innovative abilities. Most basic of its uses is its ability to defeat enemies the same way a sword could. Consider it a long distance sword of sorts. It has a very limited range, however. Also used as a grabbing device to snatch shields, barbs, and helmets off enemies to make them easier to conquer. It’s also used to grab flying propellers and hit switches, among other puzzles.

In addition to its sword-like properties, the Whip is used very similarly to the grappling hook. Using wooden protrusions from the wall, you can swing from platform to platform by tapping each wooden pole.

To use, simply tap your target with the stylus. When swinging across gaps, be careful to time correctly.

Bow & Arrow

The fourth dungeon item, acquired in the Fire Temple. The classic Bow & Arrow makes its return, as it does in every Zelda game, and is as useful as ever. Similarly to past games, the bow can be used to hit enemies, and hit eye switches. A new dynamic introduced in ST for the Bow & Arrow is the arrow transporter. Hit these blue things with an arrow, and they change direction, and if you shoot an arrow into them, they will transport your arrow to whichever way the transporter points. This new use is part of many puzzles throughout the game.

To use the bow, activate its item icon, aim at your desired target, and tap.

Sand Wand

The fifth dungeon item, acquired in the Sand Temple. Used in sandy areas to raise the sand and solidify it so Link can stand on it, the Sand Wand is often used to get hidden treasure on higher platforms as well as defeat gerunes and ergtoroks and to stop boulders. Use wherever you see sand to find hidden chests and passageways.

To use, activate its item icon and tap the sand to raise. Tap the sand under you to raise Link to a higher level.

Bow of Light

Found after the completion of the Sand Temple and the defeat of Skeldritch. The Bow of Light is essentially an upgraded, divinely blessed Bow & Arrow that can defeat the Demon King and hit certain eye switches.
Its gameplay mechanics are just like the Bow & Arrow.

Spirit Flute

The obligatory royal instrument of Spirit Tracks. Given to you by Zelda, the Spirit Flute is used to play certain magical songs that awaken statues, call down birds, reveal chests, solve puzzles, and restore hearts. In addition to the six songs you learn along your travels, you must complete the Lokomo duets with each of the Lokomo sages in order to reveal new tracks.

In possibly one of the most addictive mechanics of the game, playing the Spirit Flute is as simple as moving your stylus across the screen and blowing in the microphone.

Bombs

Nearly as classic as the bow and arrow, the Bombs are acquired when you go call down Beedle’s Air Shop and purchase your first Bomb Bag. Used to clear paths, blow apart cracked walls, defeat enemies, and hit long distance switches. Depending on your bomb bag size, you can carry 10, 20, or 30 bombs at once.

To use, activate its item icon and tap at your desired explode-able.

Red Potion

Potions in Spirit Tracks are sold in their bottles, since the game, along with Phantom Hourglass, does not offer a bottle collection side quest. The Red Potion is sold for 50 rupees and restores six hearts a pop. Red Potions are sold in most shops around New Hyrule.

Purple Potion

Potions in Spirit Tracks are sold in their bottles, since the game, along with Phantom Hourglass, does not offer a bottle collection side quest. The Purple Potion is sold for 150 rupees and restores eight hearts a pop.

Yellow Potion

Potions in Spirit Tracks are sold in their bottles, since the game, along with Phantom Hourglass, does not offer a bottle collection side quest. The Yellow Potion restores all hearts, and is offered at the steep price of 200 rupees a piece. Yellow Potions are sold in the Goron Country Store and the Papuchia Shop.

Bomb Bag #1

This is the first bomb bag and the bomb bag that introduces you to the world of explosives. It can be purchased at Beedle’s Air Shop for 300 rupees.

Bomb Bag #2

The second bomb bag will be available after the defeat of Phytops of the Ocean Temple. Whittleton Village will now be offering a whip-race for 50 rupees a game. If you finish under 1:30, you’ll be given the 20 bomb bag

Bomb Bag #3

After defeating Phytops of the Ocean Temple, the Take Em All On challenge will now offer a full second challenge where you must defeat the first three bosses of the game as well as many smaller enemies. Take care of this little challenge, and you’ll be rewarded with the 30 bomb bag and the biggest bomb bag of the game.

Quiver #1

The first quiver upgrade, and at no small price. Available at the Goron Shop for the steep price of 2,000 rupees. Link now carries 30 arrows at once.

Quiver #2

Similar to the second bomb bag, this quiver requires skill rather than cold hard cash. Make your way over to the Pirate Hideout minigame and score between 3500 and 4000 points. The biggest quiver offers a staggering 50 arrow capacity.

Cannon

The cannon is obtained after transporting Alfonzo from Castle Town to Aboda Town. While on the Spirit Train, simply tap around you to fire off cannonballs. Useful in defeating enemies and wasting time while riding the train.

Freight Car

After talking to Kagoron in Goron Village, he’ll give you the Freight Car. The Freight Car is used to transport lumber, dark ore, and mega ice across New Hyrule.

Rabbit Net

At Rabbitland Rescue in the Forest Realm, speak to the Rabbitland Rescue Man and he’ll gift to you a rabbit net to catch the rabbits lining the rails all around New Hyrule. To activate the rabbit-catching minigame, look around New Hyrule for a rabbit hiding behind boulders. Once you spot one, hit the boulder with a cannonball, and the countdown will begin. Catch the rabbit before time runs out.

Stamp Book

Aftering transporting Alfonzo from Castle Town to Aboda Town, go talk to Niko and he’ll give you the Stamp Book. The Stamp Book is used to collect stamps from the stamp stations scattered across New Hyrule. Collecting these stamps earns you prizes such as the Shield of Antiquity and The Second Swordsman’s Scroll.

Recruit’s Uniform

Near the beginning of the game, Link helps Zelda to escape Hyrule Castle. To help with sneaking through the guard’s defenses, Zelda gives Link the Recruit’s Uniform. These clothes strongly resemble the green tunic and hat of former Zelda titles.

Engineer Clothes

Link starts his quest with the ever-stylish clothes of a Royal Engineer. However, once he agrees to help Zelda escape, he wears the Recruit’s Uniform. Once you get 15 stamps in the Stamp Book, you can have the option to switch back and forth between the Recruit’s Uniform and the Engineer Clothes.

Swordman’s Scroll #1

This scroll teaches Link the ability to shoot sword beams. To obtain the first Swordsman’s Scroll, you must fully complete the Rabbitland Rescueman’s challenge to capture the 50 rabbits in New Hyrule.

Swordsman’s Scroll #2

This scroll teaches Link the Great Spin Attack, similar to the Hurricane Spin of The Wind Waker and also obtained in many other Zelda titles. To obtain the second Swordsman’s Scroll, you must fully complete Niko’s challenge to fill your stamp book completely.

Force Gem

Force Gems are used to complete the missing pieces of the Spirit Tracks. They are often given as a reward to side quests and small favors to townspeople. These new rails can lead you to other goodies, like heart containers and rabbits.

Rabbit

These little scamps are strewn throughout New Hyrule as part of a side quest. Fifty of them (10 in each realm) are hidden along the tracks.

Stamp Stations

Twenty of these stations are hidden in most of the stops around New Hyrule. At each station, you will be able to stamp a memento in your Stamp Book for your old friend Niko. For more information, check out our Stamp Stations side quest page.

Tears of Light

Only used in the Tower of Spirits. Around the map of each floor of the tower will be yellow droplets containing the power to take down a Phantom. When Link fully infuses his sword with that power, he can slash a Phantom and Zelda can take over its body.

Heart Container

Rather than the traditional 1/4 Heart Piece of many previous games (with the note-able exception of Phantom Hourglass), Spirit Tracks keeps things even with entire Heart Containers. This means each Heart Container has more significance as a reward item. Each container will increase Link’s total life expendature by one heart.

Beedle Club Card

After calling down Beedle’s Air Shop for the first time, the Beedle offers Link a Club membership with his shop. The card allows you to rack up card points in order to earn rewards and discounts.

Compass of Light

Found on the final floor of the Tower of Spirits. It reveals the Spirit Tracks that lead into the final phase of the game, the Dark Realm.

Engineer Certificate

This certificate formally states that Link is officially a Royal Engineer, and has the royal family’s permission to use the Spirit Tracks himself. Given to Link during his Royal Engineer graduation ceremony.

Zelda’s Letter

Given to Link at the beginning of the game after the Royal Engineer ceremony, the letter expresses Zelda’s concerns over Chancellor Cole and his involvement with the Spirit Tracks. Princess Zelda asks to meet with Link privately and to help her escape from the Castle.

Whittleton Lumber

This lumber is sold by the Lumber Salesman in Whittleton, and can be brought to an Anouki in Anouki Village to complete a Force Gem quest. Yep, that’s its only purpose – one Force Gem! Freight will be lost if you are hit during travel, so be careful.

Dark Ore

This mysterious mineral is found only in Dark Ore Mine, where a Goron salesman will offer it to you. Again, this freight is only used for a single Force Gem quest. Dark Ore can be lost when you are hit during travel, and its properties will spoil if you travel in the sun too long, so move quickly.

Mega Ice

This ice is sold only in Wellspring Station by a kind Anouki. It is used for two purposes in the game – cooling the lava plumes in Goron Village as part of the main storyline, and for a single Force Gem Quest. Mega Ice will melt if you’re in transit for too long, and as always, Mega Ice can be lost when you are hit during travel.

Goron Iron

Goron Iron is sold only in Goron Village by a merchant in the west part of town. You use it for the acquisition of one Force Gem – worth it, right? Goron Iron can only be lost if you can hit by a train enemy, so don’t worry too much about it.