In The Legend of Zelda, enhancing Link’s health is crucial for overcoming the game’s challenges. Beyond the eight Heart Containers obtained by defeating dungeon bosses, there are five additional Heart Containers hidden throughout Hyrule’s overworld. This guide provides detailed instructions to locate each of these vital items.
Heart Container #1
Location: Eastern Lake (Grid 5H)
Requirements: Candle (can be purchased from various shops early in the game)
From the starting screen, head east four screens. Then, move north one screen. Locate the fifth bush from the right and use the Candle to burn it, revealing a hidden staircase. Enter to find the Heart Container.
Heart Container #2
Location: Near Level 2: The Moon (Grid L-8)
Requirements: Bombs (can be purchased from merchants or obtained from defeated enemies)
From the starting screen, proceed east four screens, then north five screens, and finally east one screen. Find the large rock formation and place a Bomb on its right side to reveal a cave. Enter to claim the Heart Container.
Heart Container #3
Location: Northeastern Lake (Grid M-3)
Requirements: Bombs
From the starting screen, head east four screens, north five screens, and east two screens. Locate the large rock formation surrounded by Tektites. Bomb the right side of this formation to uncover a hidden cave. Enter to find the Heart Container. Be prepared for enemy encounters in this area.
Heart Container #4
Location: Northeastern Sea (Grid P-4)
Requirements: Raft (obtained in Level 3: The Manji)
From the starting screen, move east eight screens and north four screens to reach a dock. Use the Raft to sail to a distant platform. Enter the cave to obtain the Heart Container.
Heart Container #5
Location: Eastern Sea (Grid P-6)
Requirements: Stepladder (found in Level 4: The Snake)
From the starting screen, proceed east eight screens and north two screens. The Heart Container is visible on a small island. Use the Stepladder to cross the water and retrieve it.