Editing The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

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|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|released={{Released|Japan|December 13, 2002|USA|March 24, 2003|Europe|May 2, 2003|Australia|May 7, 2003}}
|genre=Action-adventure
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|console=[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|modes=Single player
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|input=Nintendo GameCube Controller
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'''''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''''' is the tenth installment of ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series. It was first released on the [[Nintendo GameCube]] in 2002 in Japan and the following year in North America, Europe, and Australia. In 2013, the game was remastered and re-released for the [[Wii U]] with the title, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD]]''. 

As suggested from the box art, much of the game involves [[Link]] traveling across the [[Great Sea]] to other islands, by riding a talking boat, the [[King of Red Lions]]. Similar to ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', which features the titular [[Ocarina of Time]], ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' is also named after instrument, in this case, the [[Wind Waker]].

''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' is noted for its distinctive cartoon-like {{wp|cel shading}} visuals, a departure from that of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''. As a result, fans were divisive over the art style, and while ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' was one of the best-selling titles for the GameCube, it had significantly fewer sales than ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. In response to this, the realistic visuals were added into the next home console game, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140420103351/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/13085/eiji-aonumas-gdc-2007-presentation Eiji Aonuma's GDC 2007 Presentation - Nintendo World Report]</ref>

''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' received two direct sequels for the [[Nintendo DS]], both of which have a similar art style, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]''. In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, the Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' and its sequels is named [[Toon Link]], to discern from normal Link and [[Young Link]].

==Story==
[[File:TWW story legend.png|thumb|left|200px|The ancient legend is about the Hero of Time defeating a man of great evil]]
The game takes place one hundred years after the events of ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. It starts with a retelling of an ancient legend of an [[Hyrule|ancient, prosporous kingdom]] where a [[Triforce|golden power]] lay hidden. One day a [[Ganon|man of great evil]] uncovered the power and stole it, spreading darkness across the land. Out of nowhere, a young hero clad in green wielded the [[Master Sword|blade of evil's bane]] and sealed away the man of great evil. He was known as the [[Hero of Time]], and he restored peace and light to the kingdom. One day, a fell wind blew across the kingdom, marking the return of the great evil previously thought to be sealed away permanently. The people believed the Hero of Time would return to rescue them, but he did not appear. The people had no other choice than to appeal to the great evil. Years later, the memory and the whereabouts of the kingdom became a mystery.
[[File:TWW Helmaroc King and Tetra.png|thumb|200px|Link witnesses a giant bird, the Helmaroc King, kidnap a young girl, Tetra, from the Telescope.]]
The game starts out on [[Outset Island]], an island of the [[Great Sea]]; here boys are traditionally garbed green when they reach a certain age. This is because the elders hope on instilling the Hero of Time's courage in the youth. On the island, a young boy named [[Link]] is having a birthday. Link became of the predetermined age, and his [[Link's Grandma|Grandma]] provides green clothing, more specifically the [[Hero's Clothes]], as a present to him. His younger sister, [[Aryll]], allows Link to use her valued [[Telescope]] as a present. Link tries out the telescope from Aryll's Lookout, and he notices a giant bird kidnapping a young girl. A nearby [[pirate ship]] is shooting cannonballs at the bird, until one manages to hit the bird, who drops the young girl into a nearby forest. Link visits a local swordsman, [[Orca]], for training on using a sword. After this, Link acquires the [[Hero's Sword]] and departs to the nearby [[Forest of Fairies]] to investigate.

At the Forest of Fairies, Link manages to rescue the young girl, named [[Tetra]], but when he returns to Outset Island, the large bird returns and kidnaps Aryll. Link re-encounters [[Tetra]] and meets her [[pirate]] crew. He asks Tetra if can he join them on their ship to search for Aryll. Tetra originally refuses, and then the local mailman [[Quill]] shows up, explaining that the giant bird has been kidnapping young girls across the Great Sea and carrying them over to the [[Forsaken Fortress]]. He convinces Tetra to allow Link to join them on their ship, and she reluctantly agrees. Tetra notifies Link on how dangerous the fortress is and that he must also equip himself with a shield at minimum. Link returns into his [[Link's House|house]] to say goodbye to his Grandma, and from there he equips himself with the [[Hero's Shield]]. Link then returns to Tetra's Ship, where he, Tetra, and her pirate crew depart Outset Island and leave for the Forsaken Fortress.

At the Forsaken Fortress, Tetra's pirates put Link in a barrel and catapult him into the heavily-guarded location. At the peak of the fortress, Link finds Aryll and a few other young girls inside. However, Link is caught by the giant bird, who takes him to a shadowy, dark man ordering him to throw Link into the sea.
[[File:Link meets King of Red Lions TWW.png|thumb|left|200px|The King of Red Lions introduces himself to Link]]
A talking red boat named the [[King of Red Lions]] discovers Link floating on the water, just at the coast of [[Windfall Island]]. He tells him that the Forsaken Fortress's master is [[Ganondorf]], the evil character mentioned by legend. The seal had somehow failed and Ganondorf continued threatening the world with his dark magic. He could only be defeated by a great power. In order to travel around the Great Sea, the King of Red Lions instructs Link to find a [[Windfall Sail|sail]].

After obtaining a sail, Link and the King of Red Lions go to the nearby [[Dragon Roost Island]]. Here, the King of Red Lions tells Link to meet the red dragon [[Valoo]] and ask for [[Din]]'s [[Pearl]], the first of the three pearls. The King of Red Lions then gives the [[Wind Waker]] to Link, a baton allowing him to control the winds. On the island, Link meets the [[Rito]] race, and the tribe's leader, [[Rito Chieftain]], reveals that [[Prince Komali]] is in possession of Din's Pearl which he is unwilling to relinquish. Prince Komali has reached the age where tradition allows him to go up the mountain and receive a scale from Valoo. However, Komali is unable to because Valoo has been recently acting violent and unpredictable. Komali tells Link that he may keep Din's Pearl if he calms Valoo.

Link meets a young Rito girl named [[Medli]], who helps him go up the mountain and enter into the dungeon, [[Dragon Roost Cavern]]. At the end of it, Link discovers that a massive parasite, [[Gohma]], is responsible for angering Valoo. Link manages to defeat Gohma and he later obtains Din's Pearl from Komali.
[[File:Link meets Deku Tree TWW.png|thumb|230px|Link meets the Deku Tree, the guardian spirit of Forest Haven]]
Link and the King of Red Lions then go to [[Forest Haven]], where Link must obtain [[Farore]]'s Pearl from the [[Great Deku Tree]]. Inside the forest, Link encounters the Great Deku Tree and the [[Korok]] inhabitants. The Great Deku Tree is willing to give the pearl to Link after their annual traditional ceremony. They cannot begin the ceremony because [[Makar]] fell into the [[Forbidden Woods]], so the Great Deku Tree asks Link to rescue Makar. At the end of the Forbidden Woods, Link encounters a massive flower-like creature named [[Kalle Demos]]. Makar has been captured by Kalle Demos, and Link manages to defeat it and rescue Makar. They return to the Great Deku Tree, who rewards Link with Farore's Pearl.

Link and the King of Red Lions set sail for [[Greatfish Isle]] to obtain [[Nayru]]'s Pearl from the great water spirit, [[Jabun]]. When the two arrive, they notice the island is severely damaged and that Jabun is not in sight. Quill visits Link again and explains that Jabun changed his abode to Outset Island, behind an impenetrable stone slab, because Jabun is hiding from Ganondorf. Quill instructs Link to go back to Windfall Island, where he can find Tetra and her pirate crew. There, Link discovers that the [[Bomb Shop]] is closed, so he enters from behind, through the crawlspaces. From there he witnesses how the pirates have tied up [[Bomb-Master Cannon]] and stole his supply of [[bomb]]s. Link overhears [[Gonzo]] remind [[Mako]] of the password that they use to enter inside of Tetra's Ship, and Link uses that password to gain entry.

Link steals some bombs from the pirates, and he and the King of Red Lions return to Link's hometown, Outset Island. They go behind the island and get caught in a whirlpool. Link continuously fires bombs from the King of Red Lions and onto the massive stone slab. After enough hits, the rock breaks entirely and the two enter inside. They are greeted by Jabun, and he gives Nayru's Pearl to Link.

With all three pearls, Link goes to the [[Triangle Islands]] and places them on each statue. This causes the [[Tower of the Gods]] to rise up from below the sea. Link and the King of Red Lions enter inside the tower where Link must complete a series of trials and fight the guardian [[Gohdan]]. After defeating Gohdan, Link appears on the roof and rings a bell, causing a ring of light to appear on the water surface in front of the tower. Link and the King of Red Lions go to the ring, and they go below the water surface.

The two end up at a monochromatic castle preserved underwater and frozen in time. Link goes inside the castle by himself and explores around the area. In the foyer, he moves a few statues which opens the entrance to a room below. In the room, Link finds the [[Master Sword]] and pulls it out from its pedestal. This restores the flow of time in the area, including the enemies. After defeating the enemies, Link and the King of Red Lions return to the surface and they go to the Forsaken Fortress.
[[File:Link and Ganondorf in FF TWW.png|thumb|left|200px|Link is unsuccessful at attacking Ganondorf with the Master Sword]] 
During Link's second visit to the Forsaken Fortress, he finds Tetra and her pirate crew. Link travels back to the top and finds Aryll and the other captives. Tetra's crew frees the captives and return them to their homes. Link continues onward and engages in battle with the giant bird, named the [[Helmaroc King]].

After defeating the bird, Link goes to Ganondorf in the Forsaken Fortress's main tower; he tries to attack Ganondorf with the Master Sword but to no effect. Ganondorf tells Link that by lifting the Master Sword, he allowed Ganondorf to regain his full power, as lifting the sword undid the seal entirely. Ganondorf attacks Link, thus injuring him, and Tetra comes in but she is also unsuccessful at stopping Ganondorf. Ganondorf notices her necklace and his [[Triforce of Power]] reacts: he discovers it as a piece of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and that Tetra is [[Princess Zelda]]. Quill and Prince Komali (having grown his wings) swoop in and rescue Link and Tetra. Valoo then appears and breathes fire on the entire Forsaken Fortress. Ganondorf manages to survive the fire.
[[File:Tetra true identity TWW.png|thumb|200px|Tetra is revealed to be Princess Zelda from the bloodline of the Royal Family of Hyrule]]
The King of Red Lions takes Link and Tetra back to the castle below the sea. A mysterious voice communicates to Link from the [[Pirate's Charm]], instructing that he and Tetra and enter the castle and find him. Link and Tetra go into the room below where Link found the Master Sword, and they meet [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]]. He reveals that they are in the kingdom of [[Hyrule]], and that he is the king of Hyrule. He then reveals himself to be the King of Red Lions. He reveals further details about the ancient legend of Hyrule.

According to the king, long ago, Ganondorf turned Hyrule into a world of shadows and sought to obtain the power of the gods. Daphnes alone could not stop Ganondorf, and his only choice was to leave the kingdom's fate to the gods. Upon hearing the pleas of the people, the gods sealed away Ganondorf along with Hyrule. They created a torrential downpour of rain to fall from the skies, burying Hyrule at the bottom of the ocean where it was forgotten. Before the gods sealed the kingdom of Hyrule, they commanded its inhabitants to build a new country and take refuge on the mountaintops.

Daphnes reveals to Tetra that she has a half of the Triforce of Wisdom, and with the other half, Daphnes connects the two halves together, transforming Tetra into Princess Zelda. The king instructs Link to return to the surface and reawaken the Master Sword's power but instructs Zelda to stay below in the kingdom, to protect her from Ganondorf.

Link goes outside the castle, and the King of Red Lions tells him that the Master Sword's power comes from two [[sage]]s, of the [[Wind Temple]] and [[Earth Temple]] respectively. They return to the surface and the portal to Hyrule disappears. The King of Red Lions mentions another legend of the [[Hero of Time]], the safekeeper of the [[Triforce of Courage]]. When the Hero of Time left Hyrule to go on another journey, he split the Triforce into eight shards and scattered them. Link and the King of Red Lions start a journey to reawkaken the sages and then later to reassemble the Triforce of Courage with eight [[Triforce Shard]]s.
[[File:Medli and Laruto TWW.png|thumb|left|200px|Medli and Laruto's spirit play the [[Earth God's Lyric]] after Medli realizes she is the sage of the Earth Temple]]
On his quest to the Earth and Wind Temples, Link discovers that both sages, [[Fado]] (sage of the Earth Temple) and [[Laruto]] (sage of the Wind Temple), were killed by Ganondorf, who also placed barriers around the temples. In both temples, when Link manages to bypass each of its barriers and enter inside, the sage appears to Link in the form of a spirit. They ask Link to find their descendant (who would become their heir), as the Master Sword's true power can only be awakened if the descendant plays a specific song at the end of each temple.

The new sage of the Earth Temple is Medli. Link goes back to Dragon Roost Island and plays the Earth God's Lyric for her, and Medli realizes she is the sage of the Earth Temple. Together, Link and Medli return to the Earth Temple where they cooperatively solve a series of puzzles and challenges. At the end, Link enters the [[Boss Door]] alone to fight [[Jalhalla]]. After defeating the boss, Medli prays to the gods, who restore one half of the Master Sword's power.

The new sage of the Wind Temple is Makar. Link returns to Forest Haven and plays the [[Wind God's Aria]] for Makar, who then realizes he is the new sage of the Wind Temple. Together, Link and Makar return to the Wind Temple where they cooperatively solve a series of puzzles and challenges. At the end, Link enters the Boss Door alone to fight [[Molgera]]. Makar then prays to the gods to restore the Master Sword's power. This restores the other half of the Master Sword's power, thus restoring its whole power.

Link and the King of Red Lions then go on a search for the eight Triforce Shards, which are located some place below the Great Sea. Link must reassemble Triforce of Courage in order to re-enter Hyrule below. To obtain each shard, Link must find the corresponding [[Triforce Chart]] and go to [[Tingle Island]]. Here Link must pay high amounts of [[Rupee]]s to [[Tingle]] for him to decipher each chart individually. After Link recovers every Triforce Shard, he must return to Tower of the Gods and present the completed Triforce of Courage to the gods. After showing it to them, the Triforce's power infuses with Link, and the portal to Hyrule opens. The King of Red Lions proudly declares Link with a new title, the [[Hero of Winds]].
[[File:Ganondorf to stone TWW.png|thumb|200px|Ganondorf is ultimately defeated by the Master Sword, which turns him to stone]]
When Link returns to Zelda, she is kidnapped by Ganondorf and taken to [[Ganon's Tower]]. With the Master Sword, Link breaks the barrier beyond Hyrule Castle and continues to the tower. After a series of long trials, Link eventually encounters Ganondorf in a large chamber. Ganondorf is sitting on a bed where Zelda is sleeping, and from there he transforms into [[Puppet Ganon]]. Link manages to defeat the large marionette; back in his original form, Ganondorf takes Zelda and escapes to the rooftop. Link follows him to the rooftop, though when Link he reaches the location, Ganondorf charges at Link and beats him. His Master Sword flies off and lands right next to Zelda. Ganondorf proceeds by summoning the three pieces of the Triforce, from himself, Zelda, and Link respectively. When the Triforce reunites, Ganondorf shouts at the gods, wishing that the rays of the sun would shine upon Hyrule, which would become his own kingdom.

Before Ganondorf could make his wish, Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule appears and touches the Triforce. He reminds Ganondorf that whoever actually touches the Triforce would get their wish granted. The king wishes for a hope and a future for Link, Zelda, and the world above. He also wishes for Hyrule to be washed away, along with Ganondorf. After the king makes a wish, the Triforce separates again—his wish comes true as more water begins to flood Hyrule. Ganondorf laughs, believing that Link and Zelda do not have any future. Ganondorf draws out two swords, and Link and Zelda get in a final battle against Ganondorf, while the kingdom of Hyrule is flooding.

Sometime during the battle, Link uses his Mirror Shield to deflect a Light Arrow shot by Zelda, and directs it back at Ganondorf. When this happens, Link performs a [[Parry Attack]] and strikes the Master Sword into Ganondorf's forehead, which turns him into stone and ultimately defeats him. Link and Zelda say farewall to Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, and bubbles carry them to the surface. The king ultimately decides to stay behind in Hyrule, and he and the location are buried underwater. Link and Tetra (who has changed back from Zelda) are reunited with Aryll and the pirates, and the game ends with them sailing away in search of a new land.

==Gameplay==
[[File:Link in Outset Island TWW.png|thumb|220px|Link on Outset Island, the starting area]]
''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' has a control similar control scheme to the [[Nintendo 64]] titles, ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''. Link moves around three-dimensional environments, and he uses a sword and shield for his main weapon. He can use [[L-targeting]] to directly lock on an enemy or target. Link's health and magic supply is shown at the top-left corner: if he takes damage, Link loses a portion or a whole heart. Throughout his adventure, Link can obtain [[Heart Container]]s to extend his health supply. 

During combat, Link can use a new ability, the [[parry attack]], especially when fighting armored enemies. To perform the ability, Link must target an enemy and not actively attack it. When the enemy attempts to attack, the on-screen {{button|GCN|A}} icon flashes, and the player must immediately press the button, causing Link to dodge the attack by rolling behind the foe and striking from behind or jumping over the enemy and slashing at their head.

If Link defeats certain enemies, such as [[Bokoblin]]s and [[Darknut]]s, it leaves its weapon behind (in this case, the each drops a [[Boko Stick]] and a [[Darknut Sword]] respectively). Link can pick up the weapon and use it in place of his sword, though another enemy can easily disarm the weapon from him. Link can disarm himself by either throwing the weapon or entering another room or location. 

By using the C-Stick, the player has three-dimensional control over the camera system, including the ability to center it around Link entirely. This gives the player more control than the C-buttons from the Nintendo 64 titles.

As with every ''The Legend of Zelda'' title, there are [[dungeon]]s, though the ones in ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' are featured in a wider variety of environments (many of which are subterranean). Most dungeons have an essential item or another piece of equipment, one example being the [[Skull Hammer]]. The game introduces new items such the [[Deku Leaf]], which allows Link to safely glide across to a distant location (provided he has enough [[magic]]), or the [[Grappling Hook]], which Link uses as a rope for crossing gaps.

The game has optional [[Side Quest]]s, with the longest one being the [[Nintendo Gallery]]. It involves Link using the [[Deluxe Picto Box]] to take photographs of characters and enemies, which he can present to [[Carlov]], who creates sculptures from the characters.

===Seafaring===
[[File:TWW Great Sea exploration.jpg|thumb|200px|Much of the gameplay involves seafaring]]
A core part of the gameplay involves seafaring across the [[Great Sea]]. Link travels the waters on a boat, the [[King of Red Lions]], usually to go between islands. The boat uses a [[Windfall Sail|sail]], which is driven by the wind blowing across the sea in one of eight directions. A compass at the bottom-left displays the current wind direction. A tailwind behind the sail enables the boat to move at top speed, while conversely, sailing in the opposite direction of the wind slows the boat entirely.

Link makes use of a baton, the [[Wind Waker]], most often during seafaring. The [[Wind's Requiem]] is the first song that Link learns, and it allows him to change the direction of the wind. This is necessary for traveling to another island or using the Deku Leaf to glide across to a nearby height. There are five other songs that Link learns: one of them is the [[Ballad of Gales]], which allows Link to summon a cyclone to transport him and the King of Red Lions to another island.

Throughout his adventure, Link obtains [[Treasure Chart]]s, and these reveal the location of hidden [[Treasure Chest]]s around the Great Sea. The treasure's location is represented by bright, shining ring on the water surface. From the King of Red Lions, Link can use the Grappling Hook as a crane to pull out the sunken Treasure Chest, which usually contains a 20 or 50-count [[Rupee]].

===Tingle Tuner===
{{Main|Tingle Tuner}}
When Link frees [[Tingle]] from his cell on [[Windfall Island]], Tingle gives him the Tingle Tuner. It is an optional feature where the player can connect a {{wp|GameCube – Game Boy Advance link cable|link cable}} to a [[Game Boy Advance]] unit, where the second player assumes control of Tingle. For a fee, Tingle can either find hidden treasures, provide hints, or sell items for Link.

===Second Quest===
{{Main|Second Quest}}
When the player first completes the game, a Second Quest is unlocked. The mode is largely similar to the original aside from a few changes. In it, Link wears his blue outfit throughout, [[Aryll]] wears her pirate outfit throughout, and all instances of [[Hylian (language)|Hylian]] in text are translated to English.

==Characters==
===Main protagonists===
<gallery>
Link TWW artwork.png|[[Link]]
Tetra TWW artwork.png|[[Tetra]]
King of Red Lions TWW artwork.png|[[King of Red Lions]]
</gallery>

===Supporting characters===
<gallery>
Aryll TWW artwork.png|[[Aryll]]
Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule TWW artwork.png|[[King Daphnes|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]]
Prince Komali TWW artwork.png|[[Komali]]
Grandma TWW artwork.png|[[Link's Grandma]]
Makar TWW artwork.png|[[Makar]]
Medli TWW artwork.png|[[Medli]]
Orca TWW artwork.png|[[Orca]]
Princess Zelda TWW artwork.png|[[Princess Zelda]]
Quill TWW artwork.png|[[Quill the Postman]]
Tingle TWW artwork.png|[[Tingle]]
</gallery>

The following are supporting characters who are a spirit or another form of deity.

<gallery>
Cyclos TWW artwork.png|[[Cyclos]]
Fado TWW artwork.png|[[Fado (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Fado]]
Great Deku Tree TWW artwork.png|[[Great Deku Tree]]
Great Fairy TWW artwork.png|[[Great Fairy]]
Jabun TWW artwork.png|[[Jabun]]
Laruto TWW artwork.jpg|[[Laruto]]
Queen of Fairies TWW artwork.png|[[Fairy Queen|Queen of Fairies]]
Valoo TWW artwork.png|[[Valoo]]
Zephos TWW artwork.png|[[Zephos]]
</gallery>

===Other characters===
The list does not include [[Din|the]] [[Nayru|three]] [[Farore|goddesses]], whose story was retold during a flashback.

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!Name
!Location
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|[[Abe]]
|Outset Island
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|[[Aldo]]
|Forest Haven
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|[[Ankle]]
|Tingle Island
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|[[Anton]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Baito]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Basht & Bisht]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Beedle]]
|Great Sea
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|[[Bomb-Master Cannon]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Candy the Sailor]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Carlov the Sculptor]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Dampa the Sailor]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[David Jr.]]
|Tingle Island
|-
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|[[Doc Bandam]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Drona]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Elma]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Fishman|Fishmen]]
|Great Sea
|-
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|[[Garrickson]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Gillian]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Gossack]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Gummy the Sailor]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Hollo]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Hoskit]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Ilari]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Irch]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Ivan]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Jan]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Jin]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Joel]]
|Outset Island
|-
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|[[Jun-Roberto]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Kamo]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Kane the Sailor]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Knuckle]]
|Tingle Island
|-
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|[[Koboli]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Kogoli]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Kreeb]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Lenzo]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Linda]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Linder]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Link (pig)]]
|Outset Island
|-
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|[[Loot the Sailor]]
|Great Sea
|-
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|[[Maggie (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Maggie]]
|Windfall Island
|-
|
|[[Maggie's father]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Manny (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Manny]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Mesa]]
|Outset Island
|-
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|[[Mila]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Mila's father]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Minenco]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Missy]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Mrs. Marie]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Namali]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Oakin]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Obli]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Old Man Ho Ho]]
|Great Sea
|-
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|[[Olivio]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Pashli]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Pompie & Vera]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Potova & Joanna]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Rito Chieftain]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Rose]]
|Outset Island
|-
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|[[Rown]]
|Forest Haven
|-
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|[[Salvage Corp.]]
|Great Sea
|-
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|[[Salvatore]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Sam]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Servants of the tower]]
|Tower of the Gods
|-
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|[[Skett & Akoot]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
|
|[[Sturgeon]]
|Outset Island
|-
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|[[Sue-Belle]]
|Outset Island
|-
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|[[Tott]]
|Windfall Island
|-
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|[[Traveling merchant]]
|Great Sea
|-
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|[[Willi]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
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|[[Zill]]
|Outset Island
|-
|
|[[Zunari]]
|Windfall Island
|}

==Locations==
[[File:Great Sea chart TWW.jpg|thumb|The Great Sea, as represented by the Sea Chart]]
The [[Great Sea]] is the main, overseeing location for every island. The Great Sea has and the island coordinates are shown from map called the [[Sea Chart]], which is arranged on a 7x7 coordinate grid, with 49 square sectors; each sector hosts one of the 49 islands. Some islands are larger than others, and some are entirely optional for Link to visit.

===Islands===
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!align=center width=12%|2
!align=center width=12%|3
!align=center width=12%|4
!align=center width=12%|5
!align=center width=12%|6
!align=center width=12%|7
|-
!align=center|A
|align=center|A1<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]
|align=center|A2<br>[[Star Island]]
|align=center|A3<br>[[Northern Fairy Island]]
|align=center|A4<br>[[Gale Isle]]
|align=center|A5<br>[[Crescent Moon Island]]
|align=center|A6<br>[[Seven-Star Isles]]
|align=center|A7<br>[[Overlook Island]]
|-
!align=center|B
|align=center|B1<br>[[Four-Eye Reef]]
|align=center|B2<br>[[Mother & Child Isles]]
|align=center|B3<br>[[Spectacle Island]]
|align=center|B4<br>[[Windfall Island]]
|align=center|B5<br>[[Pawprint Island]]
|align=center|B6<br>[[Dragon Roost Island]]
|align=center|B7<br>[[Flight Control Platform]]
|-
!align=center|C
|align=center|C1<br>[[Western Fairy Island]]
|align=center|C2<br>[[Rock Spire Island]]
|align=center|C3<br>[[Tingle Island]]
|align=center|C4<br>[[Northern Triangle Island]]
|align=center|C5<br>[[Eastern Fairy Island]]
|align=center|C6<br>[[Fire Mountain]]
|align=center|C7<br>[[Star Belt Archipelago]]
|-
!align=center|D
|align=center|D1<br>[[Three-Eye Reef]]
|align=center|D2<br>[[Greatfish Isle]]
|align=center|D3<br>[[Cyclops Reef]]
|align=center|D4<br>[[Six-Eye Reef]]
|align=center|D5<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]
|align=center|D6<br>[[Eastern Triangle Island]]
|align=center|D7<br>[[Thorned Fairy Island]]
|-
!align=center|E
|align=center|E1<br>[[Needle Rock Isle]]
|align=center|E2<br>[[Islet of Steel]]
|align=center|E3<br>[[Stone Watcher Island]]
|align=center|E4<br>[[Southern Triangle Island]]
|align=center|E5<br>[[Private Oasis]]
|align=center|E6<br>[[Bomb Island]]
|align=center|E7<br>[[Bird's Peak Rock]]
|-
!align=center|F
|align=center|F1<br>[[Diamond Steppe Island]]
|align=center|F2<br>[[Five-Eye Reef]]
|align=center|F3<br>[[Shark Island]]
|align=center|F4<br>[[Southern Fairy Island]]
|align=center|F5<br>[[Ice Ring Isle]]
|align=center|F6<br>[[Forest Haven]]
|align=center|F7<br>[[Cliff Plateau Isles]]
|-
!align=center|G
|align=center|G1<br>[[Horseshoe Island]]
|align=center|G2<br>[[Outset Island]]
|align=center|G3<br>[[Headstone Island]]
|align=center|G4<br>[[Two-Eye Reef]]
|align=center|G5<br>[[Angular Isles]]
|align=center|G6<br>[[Boating Course]]
|align=center|G7<br>[[Five-Star Isles]]
|}

Late into his adventure, just outside the Tower of the Gods, Link and the King of Red Lions can travel down to visit a sunken [[Hyrule Castle]]. The final area that Link visits is [[Ganon's Tower]], which also appears underwater, near Hyrule Castle.

There are [[lookout platform]]s, [[secret cavern]]s, and [[submarine]]s appearing in various parts of the Great Sea. Link can access the two temples, [[Earth Temple]] and the [[Wind Temple]], from Headstone Isle and Gale Isle respectively.

===Shops===
*[[Beedle's Shop Ship]]
*[[Bomb Shop]]
*[[Chu Jelly Juice Shop]]
*[[Hollo's Forest Potion Shop]]
*[[Zunari's Shop]]

===Island areas===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Area
!Island
|-
|[[Auction House]]
|Windfall Island
|-
|[[Cafe Bar]]
|Windfall Island
|-
|[[Dragon Roost Pond]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
|[[Forest of Fairies]]
|Outset Island
|-
|[[Link's House]]
|Outset Island
|-
|[[Mail Center]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|-
|[[Nintendo Gallery]]
|Forest Haven
|-
|[[School of Joy]]
|Windfall Island
|-
|[[Wind Shrine]]
|Dragon Roost Island
|}

===Dungeons===
Major dungeons are in '''bold'''. Minor dungeons are in ''italics''.
{|class="wikitable"
!Name
!Description
!Item
!Reward
!Miniboss
!Boss
|-
|''[[Forsaken Fortress]]'' (1)
|An abandoned pirate stronghold since holed up in by monsters, Link first explores here while pursuing the [[Helmaroc King]] and [[Aryll]]. He loses his sword when he arrives, so he must avoid being caught and is immediately imprisoned if he is. After regaining his sword, he finds Aryll, but the Helmaroc King tosses him far away.
|align=center|[[File:Pirate's Charm TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Pirate's Charm]]
|align=center|None
|align=center|[[Bokoblin]]
|align=center|None
|-
|''[[Jail Maze]]'' (optional)
|An obscure doorway in [[Windfall Island]] leads to a jail cell where [[Tingle]] is held. Releasing him at some point is required to beat the game, though the maze in his cell is optional. It is done through crawling, and numerous [[Rat]]s operate trapdoors in various dead-ends.
|align=center|[[File:Tingle Tuner TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Tingle Tuner]]
|align=center|[[File:Picto Box TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Picto Box]]
|colspan=2 align=center|None
|-
|'''[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]'''
|The game's first proper dungeon, the interior of the volcano at [[Dragon Roost Island]], explored due to [[Valoo]]'s sudden temper causing havoc on the island. During it, Link must rescue [[Medli]] from monsters.
|align=center|[[File:Grappling Hook TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Grappling Hook]]
|align=center|[[File:Din's Pearl TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Din's Pearl]]
|align=center|[[Moblin]]
|align=center|[[Gohma]]
|-
|'''[[Forbidden Woods]]'''
|The overgrown, [[poison]]ed remains of the [[Kokiri Forest]] and surrounding areas, Link ventures here to rescue [[Makar]] by request of the [[Great Deku Tree]]. Various strange plants appear as helpful objects and as obstacles.
|align=center|[[File:Boomerang TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Boomerang]]
|align=center|[[File:Farore's Pearl TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Farore's Pearl]]
|align=center|[[Mothula]]
|align=center|[[Kalle Demos]]
|-
|'''[[Tower of the Gods]]'''
|A massive white tower used to test the up-and-coming hero. The bottom portion is flooded, and the upper parts are full of living statues. It requires all three [[pearl]]s placed in their respective statue to summon. Completing it opens up a route to the sunken [[Hyrule Castle]].
|align=center|[[File:Hero's Bow TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Hero's Bow]]<br>[[File:Wind Waker TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Command Melody]]
|align=center|[[File:Master Sword TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Master Sword]]
|align=center|[[Darknut]]
|align=center|[[Gohdan]]
|-
|'''[[Forsaken Fortress]]''' (2)
|Link returns to the Forsaken Fortress to save Aryll with his newly gained power, and due to having a sword, is no longer instantly imprisoned when detected. Once he saves her, he must kill the Helmaroc King. He then attempts to face [[Ganondorf]], only to realize the sword has lost its power.
|align=center|[[File:Skull Hammer TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Skull Hammer]]
|align=center|None
|align=center|[[Phantom Ganon]]
|align=center|[[Helmaroc King]]
|-
|''[[Fire Mountain]]''
|A fairly small volcanic island that must be cooled with an [[Ice Arrow]] before it is explored.
|colspan=2 align=center|[[File:Power Bracelet TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Power Bracelet]]s
|colspan=2 align=center|None
|-
|'''[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]'''
|A haunted ruin that Link explores with [[Medli]]. It can be completed before or after the [[Wind Temple]], but requires Fire Mountain be completed to visit it.
|align=center|[[File:Mirror Shield TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Mirror Shield]]
|align=center|[[File:Master Sword TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Master Sword]] upgrade
|align=center|[[Stalfos]]
|align=center|[[Jalhalla]]
|-
|''[[Ice Ring Isle]]''
|A blizzard-struck island surrounded by icebergs that must be warmed with a [[Fire Arrow]] before it is explored.
|colspan=2 align=center|[[File:Iron Boots TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Iron Boots]]
|colspan=2 align=center|None
|-
|'''[[Wind Temple]]'''
|An overgrown ruin that Link explores with [[Makar]]. It can be completed before or after the Earth Temple, but requires Ice Ring Isle be completed to visit it.
|align=center|[[File:Hookshot TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Hookshot]]
|align=center|[[File:Master Sword TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Master Sword]] upgrade
|align=center|[[Wizzrobe]]
|align=center|[[Molgera]]
|-
|''[[Link's Cabana]]''
|An island cabin received from [[Mrs. Marie]], its fireplace holds a passage into a watery maze.
|colspan=2 align=center|[[File:Triforce Chart TWW sprite.png]]<br>[[Triforce Chart]]
|colspan=2 align=center|None
|-
|''[[Ghost Ship]]''
|A mysterious vessel that requires the [[Ghost Ship Chart]] to board, it is full of paranormal enemies.
|colspan=2 align=center|[[File:Triforce Chart TWW sprite.png]]<br>[[Triforce Chart]]
|colspan=2 align=center|None
|-
|''[[Savage Labyrinth]]''
|A lengthy trial on [[Outset Island]] that is made up of fights against enemies pertaining to the various major dungeons. Its full length is optional, though it must be traveled a certain distance to complete the game.
|colspan=2 align=center|[[File:Triforce Chart TWW sprite.png]]<br>[[Triforce Chart]]
|colspan=2 align=center|None
|-
|'''[[Ganon's Castle]]'''
|The final dungeon is Ganondorf's stronghold in the sunken Hyrule. It is full of trials based on previous dungeons and battles against Ganon's most elite minions.
|align=center|[[File:Light Arrow TWW icon.png]]<br>[[Light Arrow]]
|align=center|Completion
|align=center|[[Phantom Ganon]]
|align=center|[[Gohma]]<br>[[Kalle Demos]]<br>[[Jalhalla]]<br>[[Molgera]]<br>[[Puppet Ganon]]<br>[[Ganondorf]]
|}

==Enemies==
''Note: due to the wide diversity of islands in the game, enemies appearing on the surface of islands other than the [[Forsaken Fortress]] (treated as a dungeon) will simply be listed under the [[Great Sea]] to avoid bloat. [[Lookout platform]]s, [[secret cave]]s, and [[submarine]]s are similarly grouped by type.''

{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Description
!Locations
|-
|[[Armos]]
|Statues that come to life and hop after Link when he approaches. The gem in back is the weak point, while shooting the eye in front stuns them. Defeating them causes them to go crazy and explode. Dormant Armos can be picked up and used on pressure plates.
|[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Armos Knight]]
|Giant-sized Armos that hop slowly after Link, occasionally stopping to open their mouths. Throwing a bomb inside defeats them, causing them to go crazy and explode. Shooting them in the eye can stun them.
|[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Beamos]] (1)
|Red laser robots that spin in place and zap Link when they see him. If the eye is shot when it is visible, it is defeated. The beams can also damage other enemies.
|[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|[[Beamos]] (2)
|Green laser robots that shoot a beam at a predetermined location when approached. Shooting them in the eye defeats them. The beams can also damage other enemies.
|[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|[[Bubble|Blue Bubble]]
|Skull spirits surrounded by blue fire that [[curse]]s Link on contact. The fire can be blown away with the [[Deku Leaf]] and they can be defeated with other methods.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[Chuchu|Blue ChuChu]]
|Most islands on the Great Sea contain exactly one Blue ChuChu, which is constantly electrified but gives a single drop of [[Chuchu Jelly|Blue Chu Jelly]].
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Boko Baba]]
|Giant-mouthed plants that attempt to capture Link inside of them. Defeating them can turn their stems into a [[Boko Stick]] and may also spawn a [[Baba Bud]].
|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Bokoblin]] (1)
|Slate gray goblins that usually wield a [[Boko Stick]] or a [[Machete]], but will pick up any other weapon they find nearby. They are common footsoldiers to Ganondorf's army, but sleep in place just as often as they patrol.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Forest of Fairies]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Lookout platform]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Submarine]]
|-
|[[Bokoblin]] (2)
|Stronger green Bokoblins that more often wield a Machete, this type is also outfitted with a wooden shield to block Link's attacks.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Ice Ring Isle]]<br>[[Lookout platform]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Bokoblin]] (3)
|Pink Bokoblins found at sea looking through [[Telescope]]s, they never have weapons by default, but will still pick up any nearby.
|[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Lookout platform]]
|-
|[[Bombchu]]
|Black [[Rat]]s that attack by carrying and dropping [[bomb]]s.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Submarine]]
|-
|[[Chuchu|Dark ChuChu]]
|Dark purple ChuChus that dodge all attacks but hate the light, which briefly petrifies them. They are often used for puzzles.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[Darknut]] (1)
|Huge, armored knights that attack with swords. Parries can be used to cut the armor straps off and knock off the helmets to allow them to be attacked normally. If they drop their sword, they can also pick up any other enemy weapon.
|[[Hyrule]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Darknut]] (2)
|Darknuts that wield shields that cannot be knocked away, making them more defensively effective.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Darknut]] (3)
|Darknuts that have shields and large capes. The capes can be cut away through repeated hits or burned off.
|[[Ganon's Castle]]
|-
|[[Dexivine]]
|Parasitic tentacles that try to grab Link to siphon his magic power. They can be cut, but they grow back.
|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Fire Keese]]
|Burning bats that catch Link on fire if they touch him successfully.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Fire Mountain]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Floormaster]]
|Dark arms that try to pull Link and his friends into a void, so they may throw them out somewhere inconvenient.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Chuchu|Green ChuChu]]
|Weak slimes that spend much of their time in a puddle form to prevent Link from attacking them.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Forest Haven]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Submarine]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Gyorg]]
|Ferocious sharks that attempt to ram the [[King of Red Lions]] with their stone-covered noses.
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Kargaroc]]
|Giant condors that attack Link directly and transport other enemies.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Lookout platform]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|[[Keese]]
|Small, weak bats that hover close to Link before attacking. They usually appear in groups.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Hyrule]]<br>[[Ice Ring Isle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Submarine]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Larva]]
|[[Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda)|Moldorm]]s that leap out of the sand to assist [[Molgera]].
|[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Magtail]]
|[[Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)|Mini-Moldorm]]s that inhabit lava and attack with fierce mandibles. Attacking them enough causes them to roll up and allows them to be carried.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Fire Mountain]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Darknut|Mighty Darknut]] (1)
|Shielded Darknuts with crested helmets to show they are captains. They sometimes come with a small entourage of lesser Darknuts.
|[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Darknut|Mighty Darknut]] (2)
|Caped Darknut captains that are the most elite of Ganondorf's army.
|[[Ganon's Castle]]
|-
|[[Miniblin]]
|Small, weak, and very noisy imps that attack in huge groups, only backing off once enough have been defeated.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Submarine]]
|-
|[[Moblin]] (1)
|Large, teal pig goblins that patrol a small area and attack with spears. They are the intermediate troops in Ganondorf's army, becoming more common later in the game.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Forest of Fairies]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Hyrule]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Submarine]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Moblin]] (2)
|Brown Moblins that also carry a lantern, which they throw to cause a huge fire. When Link is without his sword, they capture him on sight.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Forest of Fairies]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Submarine]]
|-
|[[Morth]]
|Tiny, spiky, spherical caterpillars that appear in swarms and jump on Link to slow him down. Rolling or spinning can knock them off.
|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Forest of Fairies]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Mothula]] (1)
|Flightless giant moths that attack with huge pincers and by spawning Morths. Their eye is their weak point.
|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Forest of Fairies]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Mothula]] (2)
|Four-winged Mothulas that can launch themselves across rooms to hit Link. All four wings must be cut to ground them.
|[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Octorok]] (1)
|Small purple octopodes found in inland bodies of water. They spit spiky rocks to attack and hide when Link approaches.
|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Octorok]] (2)
|Large, pink, shelled Octoroks that are found in the open sea and spit bombs rather than rocks.
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Peahat]]
|Small plants that fly around with a protective propeller of leaves over their bodies, which can be chopped or tangled with certain items.
|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Hyrule]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Pig]]
|Domestic swine that are normally timid, but will angrily retaliate if Link bullies them too much.
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Poe]]
|Lantern-carrying ghosts that drop the lanterns into a large fire and then attempt to jump into Link to briefly possess him, messing with the player's controls. Light causes them to run around in a panic.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Ghost Ship]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[Rat]]
|Small rodents that attempt to steal Link's Rupees and can climb on walls and ceilings. Some will sell Link items if given [[All-Purpose Bait]].
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Jail Maze]]<br>[[Link's Cabana]]<br>[[Submarine]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|[[Bubble|Red Bubble]]
|Burning, cackling skull spirits that attempt to catch Link on fire. The fire can be removed or bypassed with certain items.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|[[Chuchu|Red ChuChu]]
|Basic slimes that attempt to pounce at Link. As with all of their relatives, they float as a puddle when over water.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Forest Haven]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Submarine]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[ReDead]]
|Shriveled zombies that briefly paralyze Link with a scream before gnawing on his head. Light causes extra damage to them.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Ghost Ship]]<br>[[Link's Cabana]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[Seahat]]
|Massive blowfish that fly in large groups with a propeller of fins. If they lose their propeller, they charge through the water.
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Stalfos]]
|Skeleton warriors that swing heavy spiked iron clubs around. They can be knocked into pieces, but the head must be destroyed to defeat them for good.
|[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Warship]] (1)
|Armored boats with a cannon on the front, these patrol many islands, reefs, and other sections of sea.
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Warship]] (2)
|A gilded Warship found near [[Needle Rock Island]], it carries a [[Triforce Chart]] salvageable when it is defeated.
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Wizzrobe]] (1)
|Red or blue mages that teleport around, occasionally launching several magic fireballs at Link.
|[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Lookout Platform]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Submarine]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Wizzrobe]] (2)
|Yellow-robed spellcasters that can additionally summon other creatures to help them, with their summons varying on the individual Wizzrobe.
|[[Ghost Ship]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Chuchu|Yellow ChuChu]]
|Slimes that conduct electricity on and off as they move.
|[[Savage Labyrinth]]<br>[[Secret cave]]<br>[[Tower of the Gods]]
|}

===Traps and obstacles===
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Description
!Locations
|-
|[[Cannon]]
|Large guns found embedded in certain walls. They can be destroyed with the [[King of Red Lions]]' own cannon.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Lookout Platform]]
|-
|{{conjectural|[[Eye flower]]}}
|Strange plants that block doorways with their creepers. Ramming a [[Boko Nut]] into one will destroy it.
|[[Forbidden Woods]]
|-
|[[Magma bomb|Falling rock]]
|Volcanic rock that falls from above.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]
|-
|[[Fire Barrier]]
|Rings of fire that block something until an objective is met.
|[[Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[Floor spikes]]
|Pointy surfaces that hurt to land on.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Fog]]
|Magic blue mist that [[curse]]s Link if he touches it, though it can be dissipated.
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]
|-
|[[Exploding barrel]]
|Floating powder kegs that float up from beneath the sea and explode near the [[Forsaken Fortress]].
|[[Great Sea]]
|-
|{{conjectural|Laser}}
|Beams that hurt Link, but do not affect the [[servants of the tower]].
|[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|[[Lava]]
|Molten rock that burns Link on contact.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Dragon Roost Pond]]<br>[[Fire Mountain]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]
|-
|[[Lava geyser]]
|Lava eruptions focused in a shaft-like shape.
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]
|-
|[[Lightning Lock]]
|Electrical barriers that block certain areas until a goal is met.
|[[Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[Moblin Bust]]
|Statues that shoot fire or lasers when they notice Link.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Savage Labyrinth]]
|-
|[[Post]]
|Stump-like structures covered in barbed wire, the [[Skull Hammer]] can flatten them down so they can be passed.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Great Sea]]
|-
|[[Searchlight]]
|Security spotlights manned by [[Bokoblin]]s. When Link is missing his sword, being seen by them leads to him immediately being imprisoned, but when he has it, he is attacked by a group of [[Miniblin]]s. Defeating the Bokoblin operating a set deactivates it.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]
|-
|[[Thorn]]
|Giant spiky vines that either sprout up from the ground when Link approaches or wiggle along walls.
|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Secret cave]]
|-
|[[Trap]]
|Bladed mechanisms that slide along floors.
|[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Wind]]
|Rapidly moving air that pushes Link around. It can be ignored through the [[Iron Boots]].
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[Wind Temple]]
|}

==Minibosses==
A majority of this game's minibosses are also found as standard enemies.
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Description
!Locations
|-
|[[Bokoblin]]
|A green Bokoblin attacks Link once he regains his lost [[Hero's Sword]]. Once it is defeated, the path to [[Aryll]]'s cell opens.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]
|-
|[[Moblin]]
|A teal Moblin is dropped by a [[Kargaroc]] onto the top of the mountain before Link can save [[Medli]]. Defeating it saves her and earns the [[Grappling Hook]].
|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]
|-
|[[Mothula]]
|A winged Mothula attacks Link in the forest. Defeating it earns the [[Boomerang]].
|[[Forbidden Woods]]
|-
|[[Darknut]]
|A green, shieldless Darknut attacks Link while he is escorting the second of the [[servants of the tower]]. Defeating it earns the [[Hero's Bow]].
|[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|[[Phantom Ganon]]
|An artificial ghost that is one of Ganondorf's higher-ranking minions, it has its own theme music and several magical abilities. Defeating it earns the [[Skull Hammer]] the first time, and the [[Light Arrow]]s are earned midway through the second fight.
|[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]
|-
|[[Stalfos]]
|A single Stalfos immediately followed by a pair of other Stalfos are fought in a crypt. Defeating them earns the [[Mirror Shield]].
|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]
|-
|[[Wizzrobe]]
|A unique large, crowned, orange Wizzrobe is fought in an arena where it summons several enemies alongside a yellow Wizzrobe it summons pre-battle. Defeating it earns the [[Hookshot]].
|[[Wind Temple]]
|-
|[[Darknut|Mighty Darknut]]
|Two black, caped Mighty Darknuts are fought in the chamber of the [[Master Sword]] after Ganondorf reveals he kidnapped Zelda from there.
|[[Hyrule Castle]]
|}

Some minibosses are only found at sea. Each is fought from within a giant whirlpool.
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[Big Octo]]
|Six enormous squid with variably large numbers of eyes that act as their weak points. They guard special rewards. If Link is pulled too close by the whirlpool, the squid sucks him into its funnel and spits him somewhere else in the sea.
|-
|{{conjectural|Jabun's gate}}
|A multi-piece stone door that guards [[Jabun]]'s hideaway on [[Outset Island]] and previously, [[Greatfish Island]]. While it has no method of attack, it is still given all the traits of a sea miniboss. It is used as a tutorial for the [[cannon]].
|-
|[[Cyclos]]
|A divine frog who is the god of [[cyclone]]s, he became wrathful when his idol fell apart. He appears inside of a cyclone in a few places, pulling Link in and launching him away when he gets close. To defeat him, he must use the [[Hero's Bow]] to hit him a few times, after which he rewards Link with the [[Ballad of Gales]].
|}

==Bosses==
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{|class="wikitable"
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|-
|align=center colspan=2|[[File:Gohma TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[File:Kalle Demos TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[File:Gohdan TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|-
|align=center colspan=2|<big>'''[[Gohma]]'''</big>
|align=center colspan=2|<big>'''[[Kalle Demos]]'''</big>
|align=center colspan=2|<big>'''[[Gohdan]]'''</big><br>'''The Great Arbiter'''
|-
|align=center colspan=2|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[Forbidden Woods]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[Tower of the Gods]]
|-
|align=center colspan=2|A one-eyed, shelled, lava dwelling giant arthropod that drives [[Valoo]] into a bad mood by pestering his tail. It attacks Link with its claws. To defeat it, Link needs to use the [[Grappling Hook]] to pull Valoo's weight onto Gohma repeatedly to destroy its shell, then use the Grappling Hook to pull its head close to attack the eye.
|align=center colspan=2|A giant, parasitic plant monster that captures [[Makar]] and attacks with its hooked tendrils. To defeat it, Link needs to cut the [[Dexivine]]s holding it on the ceiling, then attacking the head in the middle when it falls to the floor. It is also killed immediately by the [[Forest Water]].
|align=center colspan=2|An enormous machine created as a final test for the [[Tower of the Gods]]. It attacks with its giant hands and by shooting explosive energy balls. To defeat it, its hands and then its eyes must be shot with the [[Hero's Bow]], which knocks it to the ground where it can be fed [[Bomb]]s. If Link is out of [[Arrow]]s or Bombs, it supplies more.
|-
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|align=center colspan=2|[[File:Helmaroc King TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[File:Jalhalla TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[File:Molgera TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|-
|align=center colspan=2|'''The Monstrous'''<br><big>'''[[Helmaroc King]]'''</big>
|align=center colspan=2|<big>'''[[Jalhalla]]'''</big><br>'''Protector of the Seal'''
|align=center colspan=2|<big>'''[[Molgera]]'''</big><br>'''Protector of the Seal'''
|-
|align=center colspan=2|[[Forsaken Fortress]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]
|align=center colspan=2|[[Wind Temple]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]
|-
|align=center colspan=2|The game's secondary antagonist, a massive masked bird that kidnapped [[Aryll]]. Before it is fought, it chases Link up a flooding tower, before Link uses the [[Skull Hammer]] to knock it back down from the top. In the battle proper, it attacks by pecking, stomping, and scratching at Link and by making wind with its wings. To defeat it Link must destroy its mask by hammering it after it pecks, and then continuing to attack the unprotected head.
|align=center colspan=2|A massive, obese conglomeration of different colored [[Poe]]s inside a big mask. It attacks using its lantern's fire and its breath. To defeat it, Link needs to use the [[Mirror Shield]] to reflect light onto it until it has become stunned and solid, after which he must use the [[Power Bracelet]]s to pick it up and throw it into the spikes on the wall. This causes it to break into the panicking original crowd of Poes, which must be defeated before they reform. Even a single Poe can become the full Jalhalla in the mask.
|align=center colspan=2|An enormous, manta-like [[Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda)|Moldorm]] that burrows in the sand and attacks by jumping out with its [[larva]] or making an {{wp|antlion}}-like pit. To defeat it, Link must use the [[Hookshot]] to pull its tongue out of its mouth when it forms a pit, then attack the tip of the tongue directly.
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|-
|align=center colspan=3|[[File:Puppet Ganon TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|align=center colspan=3|[[File:Ganondorf TWW artwork.png|200x200px]]
|-
|align=center colspan=3|<big>'''[[Puppet Ganon]]'''</big>
|align=center colspan=3|<big>'''[[Ganondorf]]'''</big>
|-
|align=center colspan=6|[[Ganon's Castle]]
|-
|align=center colspan=3|A huge marionette based on [[Ganon]]. It attacks in three forms: the initial pigman form that punches and twirls, a giant spider form that spins before slamming down, and a [[Moldorm (boss)|boss Moldorm]] form that scuttles around the room crazily. The first form's limbs can be deactivated by cutting the strings with the [[Boomerang]], and all of the forms have a weak point of a glowing blue ball on the end of the tail, which must be hit with [[Light Arrow]]s.
|align=center colspan=3|The main villain of the game, Ganondorf is the former [[Gerudo]] king who conquered [[Hyrule]] in ages past. He attacks with a pair of swords and must be met in direct combat, with most hits coming from parries. At first, Zelda assists by holding him off with [[Light Arrow]]s, but eventually he incapacitates her and must continue to be fought alone. After she gets back up, Ganondorf starts dodging or deflecting all attacks, so a Light Arrow must be reflected into the [[Mirror Shield]] to stun him for the finishing blow.
|}
</center>

==Items and weapons==
===Field===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[Heart]]
|These restore a single heart of Link's health meter. They can be found as a common random drop from enemies and objects.
|-
|[[Item Ball]]
|Glowing spheres that release a collection of items when broken open. They are only dropped by enemies, with powerful enemies and sea enemies almost always dropping them.
|-
|[[Magic Jar]]
|Brown bottles that come in two sizes, replenishing different amount of Link's magic meter. They are a common drop from many entities.
|-
|[[Rupee]]
|Colorful gems that act as money. Green ones are worth one, blue ones five, yellow ones ten, red ones twenty, purple ones fifty, orange ones 100, and silver ones 200. They can be found on the field, in chests, or as a random drop, depending on their rarity. Link can carry up to 200 at first.
|}

;Enemy weapons
By defeating certain enemies, Link can pick up their weapon and use it around the current location. This includes:
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[Boko Stick]]
|Wooden staffs that are a [[Boko Baba]]'s stem. They are commonly wielded by [[Bokoblin]]s, but are sometimes found leaned inside large [[pot]]s. They are sometimes used to carry flames for lighting [[torch]]es.
|-
|[[Darknut Sword]]
|Huge broadswords always found wielded by [[Darknut]]s. They are strong enough to knock over pillars.
|-
|[[Machete]]
|Another common [[Bokoblin]] weapon, they are stronger than Boko Sticks, but cannot catch fire.
|-
|[[Moblin Spear]]
|A [[Moblin]]s weapon, these can be swung with a wide reach.
|-
|[[Phantom Ganon's Sword]]
|Dropped by [[Phantom Ganon]], at first the direction it drops determines where to go in his maze, and once the phantom is defeated for good, it is used to bust down a wall leading to the [[Puppet Ganon]] battle.
|-
|[[Stalfos Club]]
|A heavy metal bat wielded by [[Stalfos]], it is slow to swing, but very strong.
|}

===Items===
[[File:TWW Items screen.jpg|thumb|The items are shown and can be selected from the START/Pause menu]]
As with previous games, there are both one-of-a-kind items and replenishable items. Most of these items can be assigned to the {{button|GCN|X}}, {{button|GCN|Y}}, or {{button|GCN|Z}} button.

;Weapons
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[File:Bomb TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bomb]]
|Explosives that can be placed down to explode or shot from the [[King of Red Lions]]' [[cannon]]. They are obtained from [[Tetra's Pirate Ship]] after they raid the [[Bomb Shop]], allowing Link to carry 30 of them.
|-
|[[File:Boomerang TWW icon.png]]
|[[Boomerang]]
|A long-range weapon that can cut ropes and stun enemies, and can now target several things at once. It is found in the [[Forbidden Woods]].
|-
|[[File:Grappling Hook TWW icon.png]]
|[[Grappling Hook]]
|A claw on a rope used to create a swinging rope on bars, steal spoils from enemies, and pull up [[Treasure Chest]]s from beneath the waves. It is found at [[Dragon Roost Cavern]].
|-
|[[File:Hero's Bow TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hero's Bow]]
|A [[bow]] used to shoot far-off targets, such as enemies and [[Eye Switch]]es. It is found in the [[Tower of the Gods]], allowing Link to carry 30 [[Arrow]]s.
|-
|[[File:Hookshot TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hookshot]]
|A spring-loaded grapple that is used to pull Link to certain targets and vice-versa. It is found in the [[Wind Temple]].
|-
|[[File:Skull Hammer TWW icon.png]]
|[[Skull Hammer]]
|A giant [[hammer]] used to push down [[post]]s and certain [[switch]]es. It is found in the [[Forsaken Fortress]].
|}

;Magic items
These items require use of the magic meter.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[File:Deku Leaf TWW icon.png]]
|[[Deku Leaf]]
|A leaf of the [[Great Deku Tree]], it can be used as a hang glider, which causes it to slowly drain magic. It can also be used to create gusts; while this does not drain magic, Link must still have remaining magic for it to work.
|-
|[[File:Fire and Ice Arrows TWW icon.png]]
|[[Fire Arrow|Fire]] and [[Ice Arrow]]
|Elemental arrows provided by the [[Fairy Queen|Queen of Fairies]] at the [[Mother & Child Isles]] after [[Aryll]] has been saved from the [[Forsaken Fortress]]. They can be swapped out when the bow is drawn.
|-
|[[File:Light Arrow TWW icon.png]]
|[[Light Arrow]]
|Sacred, evil-piercing arrows found in [[Ganon's Castle]]. They are also swapped out while drawing the bow.
|-
|[[File:Magic Armor TWW icon.png]]
|[[Magic Armor (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Magic Armor]]
|An optional item that causes magic to be used in place of health. It is gained from [[Zunari]] after obtaining the [[Exotic Flower]].
|}

;Miscellaneous
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[File:Deluxe Picto Box TWW icon.png]]
|[[Deluxe Picto Box]]
|A color version of the [[Picto Box]], it is gained after completing all of [[Lenzo]]'s tasks and then giving him a [[Forest Firefly]]. It is needed to use the [[Nintendo Gallery]], but is optional to complete the game.
|-
|[[File:Iron Boots TWW icon.png]]
|[[Iron Boots]]
|Super heavy boots that are used to avoid being pushed by [[wind]] and pressing certain [[switch]]es. They are found in [[Ice Ring Isle]].
|-
|[[File:Picto Box TWW icon.png]]
|[[Picto Box]]
|A camera that can hold three black-and-white pictographs. It is found at the end of the [[Jail Maze]] and is optional in completing the game.
|-
|[[File:Sail TWW icon.png]]
|[[Windfall Sail|Sail]]
|A cloth needed to make the [[King of Red Lions]] properly mobile. It is purchased from [[Zunari]] as he starts [[Zunari's Shop|his business]].
|-
|[[File:Telescope TWW icon.png]]
|[[Telescope]]
|A spyglass used to see far distances. It is a gift from [[Aryll]] at the very start of the game.
|-
|[[File:Tingle Tuner TWW icon.png]]
|[[Tingle Tuner]]
|An item that lets the player call [[Tingle]] if they have a [[Game Boy Advance]] connected. It is a gift from [[Tingle]] after freeing him from [[Windfall Island]]'s jail.
|-
|[[File:Wind Waker TWW icon.png]]
|[[Wind Waker]]
|A sacred baton used to conduct the winds into magical song. It is given by the [[King of Red Lions]] upon reaching [[Dragon Roost Island]].
|}

;Bottles
Four [[Bottle]]s can be gained throughout the game, allowing Link to carry certain things in them.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[File:Bottle TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bottle]]
|Given by [[Medli]] at [[Dragon Roost Pond]] after throwing her onto the ledge to [[Dragon Roost Cavern]].
|-
|[[File:Bottle TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bottle]]
|Found by defeating all the [[Bokoblin]]s in the [[submarine]] near [[Bomb Island]].
|-
|[[File:Bottle TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bottle]]
|Given by [[Mila]] after catching her trying to steal from the vault of [[Zunari's Shop]] at night.
|-
|[[File:Bottle TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bottle]]
|Purchased at the [[Masked Ship]] for 500 [[Rupee]]s.
|}

;Bottled items
There are some items that Link can only use in a bottle.
{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
|align=center|[[File:Blue Potion TWW icon.png]]
|[[Blue Potion]]
|Special medicine that refills the life and magic gauge. It can be purchased from [[Doc Bandam]] after giving him enough [[Chuchu Jelly|Blue Chu Jelly]], or from [[Hollo]] after giving him enough [[Boko Baba Seed]]s.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Bottled Water TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bottled Water]]
|Simple water that can be used on certain plants.
|-
|[[File:Elixir Soup TWW icon.png]] [[File:Elixir Soup half TWW icon.png]]
|[[Elixir Soup]]
|Replenishes all health and magic and doubles attack power until he Link is damaged again, and can be used twice. Can be gained from [[Link's Grandma]] any time after using a [[Fairy]] to cure her illness.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Fairy bottle TWW icon.png]]
|[[Fairy]]
|Tiny spirits that heal Link, even after he runs out of health. They can be found primarily in [[Fairy Fountain]]s and outside boss rooms.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Forest Firefly TWW icon.png]]
|[[Forest Firefly]]
|Special fireflies found rarely in the [[Forest Haven]], Link needs to take one to [[Lenzo]] in order to get the [[Deluxe Picto Box]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Bottled Water TWW icon.png]]
|[[Forest Water]]
|Magical water from the [[Forest Haven]] that can be poured an unlimited number of times for 20 minutes. It is used to revive the eight wilted [[Forest Tree]]s planted throughout the Great Sea, and can also be used to kill [[Kalle Demos]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Green Potion TWW icon.png]]
|[[Green Potion]]
|Special medicine that restores magic power. It is bought from [[Doc Bandam]] at the [[Chu Jelly Juice Shop]] after giving him enough [[Chuchu Jelly|Green Chu Jelly]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Red Potion TWW icon.png]]
|[[Red Potion]]
|Special medicin that restores health. It is bought from [[Doc Bandam]] at the [[Chu Jelly Juice Shop]].
|}

;Bags
There are three unique bags which Link can obtain, each storing certain items inside. From the Pause menu, the player can select a bag and press {{button|GCN|A}} to open it, allowing them to view the items contained inside. 

{|class=wikitable
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Bait Bag TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bait Bag]]
|A pig-faced sack for holding bait. It can be bought from [[Beedle]] as early as the game's beginning.
|-
|[[File:Delivery Bag TWW icon.png]]
|[[Delivery Bag]]
|A postal sack used for carrying items intended for other characters. It is given by [[Quill]] at [[Dragon Roost Island]].
|-
|[[File:Spoils Bag TWW icon.png]]
|[[Spoils Bag]]
|A ghost-like bag used for carrying special items dropped by monsters.
|}

;Bait Bag
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[File:All-Purpose Bait TWW icon.png]]
|[[All-Purpose Bait]]
|Simple nuggets with three throws each and a variety of uses. They can be fed to [[pig]]s to get them to dig, to [[Fishman|Fishmen]] to get an island chart from them, to [[Rat]]s to purchase items, and to certain monsters to distract them.
|-
|[[File:Hyoi Pear TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hyoi Pear]]
|Strange fruit that allow Link to temporarily control a [[seagull]].
|}

;Delivery Bag
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[File:Cabana Deed TWW icon.png]]
|[[Cabana Deed]]
|Whoever has this paper owns the [[Link's Cabana|cabana]] at the [[Private Oasis]]. It is given by [[Mrs. Marie]] in exchange for 20 [[Joy Pendant]]s.
|-
|[[File:Complimentary ID TWW icon.png]]
|[[Complimentary ID]]
|A tag mailed from [[Beedle]] after getting 30 points at his shop, this can be used as his shop to get a compliment, which fills Link's health.
|-
|[[File:Fill-Up Coupon TWW icon.png]]
|[[Fill-Up Coupon]]
|A tag mailed from Beedle after getting 60 points at his shop, this can be used to fill Link's health, magic, [[arrow]], and [[bomb]] counters.
|}

[[Decorations]] are items that Link can decorate around the different islands by slotting them into [[Joy Pedestal]]s. More become available to buy once they are obtained by trading with the three [[wandering merchants]].

{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Town Flower TWW icon.png]]
|[[Town Flower]]
|A single flower that is the first item in [[Zunari's Shop]].
|-
|[[File:Sea Flower TWW icon.png]]
|[[Sea Flower]]
|A pair of flowers traded for the Town Flower at [[Bomb Island]] or the [[Mother and Child Isles]].
|-
|[[File:Exotic Flower TWW icon.png]]
|[[Exotic Flower]]
|A large flower traded for the Sea Flower at [[Greatfish Isle]].
|-
|[[File:Pinwheel TWW icon.png]]
|[[Pinwheel]]
|A tiny windmill on a stick traded for the Exotic Flower at the Mother and Child Isles.
|-
|[[File:Sickle Moon Flag TWW icon.png]]
|[[Sickle Moon Flag]]
|A fancy flag traded for the Pinwheel on Bomb Island.
|-
|[[File:Big Catch Flag TWW icon.png]]
|[[Big Catch Flag]]
|A lucky flag traded for the Sickle Moon Flag on the Mother and Child Isles.
|-
|[[File:Fountain Idol TWW icon.png]]
|[[Fountain Idol]]
|A pleasant statue traded for the Big Catch Flag at Bomb Island.
|-
|[[File:Skull Tower Idol TWW icon.png]]
|[[Skull Tower Idol]]
|An uncanny statue traded for the Fountain Idol at Greatfish Isle.
|-
|[[File:Big Sale Flag TWW icon.png]]
|[[Big Sale Flag]]
|An inexpensive flag traded for the Skull Tower Idol at the Mother and Child Isles.
|-
|[[File:Hero's Flag TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hero's Flag]]
|A noble flag traded for the Big Sale Flag on Bomb Island.
|-
|[[File:Postman Statue TWW icon.png]]
|[[Postman Statue]]
|A totem pole traded for the Hero's Flag on Greatfish Isle.
|-
|[[File:Shop Guru Statue TWW icon.png]]
|[[Shop Guru Statue]]
|A golden trophy of [[Zunari]] traded for the Postman Statue on the Mother and Child Isles.
|}

Link also can deliver [[letter]]s to different characters.

{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Father's Letter TWW icon.png]]
|[[Father's Letter]]
|A letter written by the [[Rito Chieftain]]. It is obtained from [[Medli]] and given to [[Komali]]. It is the first item put in the Delivery Bag.
|-
|[[File:Maggie's Letter TWW icon.png]]
|[[Maggie's Letter]]
|A letter written by [[Maggie (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Maggie]] to her [[Moblin]] boyfriend [[List of implied characters#Moe|Moe]]. It is placed in a [[postbox]] to be delivered.
|-
|[[File:Moblin's Letter TWW icon.png]]
|[[Moblin's Letter]]
|Moe's foul-smelling response to Maggie. The postman [[Ilari]] attempts to deliver it, but gives it to Link to do it instead when he is removed from the house.
|-
|[[File:Note to Mom TWW icon.png]]
|[[Note to Mom]]
|A letter given by [[Baito]] after Link gets a good score at the mail-sorting minigame on [[Dragon Roost Island]]. It is put in a postbox to be delivered to Baito's mother, [[List of implied characters#Kashiko|Kashiko]].
|}

;Spoils Bag
These are items dropped by enemies. They may be dropped on defeat, but can be stolen ahead of time with the [[Grappling Hook]]. They have a variety of uses.
{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Blue Chu Jelly TWW icon.png]]
|[[Chuchu Jelly|Blue Chu Jelly]]
|Jelly from a [[Chuchu|Blue ChuChu]], each Blue ChuChu only provides a single drop each throughout the game. They are given to [[Doc Bandam]] to make [[Blue Potion]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Boko Baba Seed TWW icon.png]]
|[[Boko Baba Seed]]
|Burrs dropped by [[Boko Baba]]s, they are given to [[Hollo]] to make [[Blue Potion]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Golden Feather TWW icon.png]]
|[[Golden Feather]]
|Feathers dropped by [[Kargaroc]]s, [[Peahat]]s, and winged [[Mothula]]s. They are given to [[Hoskit]] to use as a gift for [[List of implied characters#Hoskit's girlfriend|hit girlfriend]].
|-
|[[File:Green Chu Jelly TWW icon.png]]
|[[Chuchu Jelly|Green Chu Jelly]]
|Jelly from a Green, Yellow, or Dark [[Chuchu|ChuChu]], they are given to [[Doc Bandam]] to make a free [[Green Potion]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Joy Pendant TWW icon.png]]
|[[Joy Pendant]]
|Butterfly necklaces found in chests or carried by [[Bokoblin]]s, they are given to [[Mrs. Marie]] for various rewards.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Knight's Crest TWW icon.png]]
|[[Knight's Crest]]
|Belts worn by [[Darknut]]s of all types, they are given to [[Orca]] as part of a challenge.
|-
|[[File:Red Chu Jelly TWW icon.png]] 
|[[Chuchu Jelly|Red Chu Jelly]]
|Jelly from a Red, Yellow, or Dark [[Chuchu|ChuChu]], they are given to [[Doc Bandam]] to make a free [[Red Potion]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Skull Necklace TWW icon.png]]
|[[Skull Necklace]]
|The necklace [[Moblin]]s wear, they can be given to [[Maggie's father]] and [[Dampa the Sailor]].
|}

===Map===
There are a few items that Link can only use in a dungeon.
{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
|align=center|
|[[Boss Key|Big Key]]
|Large keys used to open the dungeon's final door to the boss fight.
|-
|align=center|
|[[Compass]]
|An item that shows the positions of Link, chests, and the boss room.
|-
|align=center|
|[[Dungeon Map]]
|An item that lets Link view the room layout of the dungeon.
|-
|align=center|
|[[Small Key]]
|Simple keys that can open a single locked door.
|}

===Quest status===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[File:Heart Container TWW icon.png]]
|[[Heart Container]]
|Items dropped by bosses that permanently boost Link's health meter by one heart.
|-
|[[File:Piece of Heart TWW icon.png]]
|[[Piece of Heart]]
|Fragments of Heart Containers found scattered throughout the world. Four of them make a full Heart Container.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Special Chart]]
|Sea charts that act as a guide to something specific.
|-
|[[File:Treasure Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Treasure Chart]]
|Sea charts that guide to sunken treasure. Most sections of the sea have a single treasure spot.
|-
|[[File:Triforce Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Triforce Chart]]
|Special Treasure Charts leading to a [[Triforce Shard]].
|}

;Plot items
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|align=center|[[File:Din's Pearl TWW icon.png]]
|[[Din's Pearl]]
|The first of three [[pearl]]s, it is held by the [[Rito]] tribe and given to Link after he solves [[Valoo]]'s trouble.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Farore's Pearl TWW icon.png]]
|[[Farore's Pearl]]
|The second pearl, it is held by the [[Great Deku Tree]] and is given after Link saves [[Makar]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nayru's Pearl TWW icon.png]]
|[[Nayru's Pearl]]
|The third and final pearl, it is held by [[Jabun]] and is given once his hideaway on [[Outset Island]] is uncovered.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Triforce Shard 8 TWW icon.png]]<br>[[File:Triforce Shard 1 TWW icon.png]]&emsp;[[File:Triforce Shard 5 TWW icon.png]]&emsp;[[File:Triforce Shard 4 TWW icon.png]]<br>[[File:Triforce Shard 2 TWW icon.png]][[File:Triforce Shard 3 TWW icon.png]][[File:Triforce Shard 6 TWW icon.png]][[File:Triforce Shard 7 TWW icon.png]]
|[[Triforce Shard]]s
|The eight fragments of the [[Triforce of Courage]] are scattered across the seabottom. They require [[Triforce Chart]]s to salvage.
|}

;Special Charts
These are unique charts that lead to specific rewards.
{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Beedle's Chart]]
|A chart showing which islands [[Beedle's Shop Ship]] (and the [[Masked Ship]]) can be found. It is gained from a [[postbox]] after obtaining [[bomb]]s.
|-
|[[File:Ghost Ship Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Ghost Ship Chart]]
|A unique chart that shows which islands the [[Ghost Ship]] frequents on which phases of the moon, and lets the ship be boarded. It is found in a maze-like [[secret cave]] on [[Diamond Steppe Island]], requiring the [[Hookshot]] to reach.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Great Fairy Chart]]
|This chart shows where the seven [[Great Fairy|Great Fairie]]s and the [[Fairy Queen|Queen of Fairies]] are located. It is found as salvage at [[Four-Eye Reef]] from a Treasure Chart.
|-
|[[File:Tingle's Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[IN-credible Chart]]
|This chart shows where the eight [[Triforce Chart]]s are found. It is mailed to Link from [[Tingle]] after completing the [[Forsaken Fortress]], but requires a down payment of 201 [[Rupee]]s to read.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Island Hearts Chart]]
|This chart shows where [[Heart Container]]s can be found on islands. It is found as salvage at the [[Flight Control Platform]] from a Treasure Chart.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Light Ring Chart]]
|This chart shows the locations of [[ring of light|rings of light]] that only appear during the full moon (which also respawns them). It is found as salvage at [[Cyclops Reef]] from a Treasure Chart.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Octo Chart]]
|This chart shows the location of [[Big Octo]]s as well as the respective number of eyes. It is found as salvage at [[Northern Triangle Island]] from a Treasure Chart.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Platform Chart]]
|A chart that shows the locations of the [[lookout platform]]s. It is found in a [[submarine]] near the [[Flight Control Platform]].
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Sea Hearts Chart]]
|This chart shows where [[Heart Container]]s can be found at sea. It is found as salvage at the [[Boating Course]] from a Treasure Chart.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Secret Cave Chart]]
|This chart shows where to find [[secret cave]]s. It is found as salvage near [[Overlook Island]] from a Treasure Chart.
|-
|[[File:Special Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Submarine Chart]]
|A chart that shows where [[submarine]]s can be encountered. it is found in a [[secret cave]] on the [[Boating Course]] island.
|-
|[[File:Tingle's Chart TWW sprite.png]]
|[[Tingle's Chart]]
|A chart that shows where [[Tingle Island]] and the two [[wallet]] upgrades are found. It is given by [[Tingle]] upon freeing him from jail.
|}

;Equipment
These are items directly equipped to Link without assigning to a certain button.

{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Description
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#b2f3b2"| '''Swords'''
|-
|align=center|[[File:Hero's Sword TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hero's Sword]]
|A basic sword given by [[Orca]] when [[Tetra]] falls into the [[Forest of Fairies]].
|-
|align=center|
|[[Master Sword]] 1
|The legendary blade of evil's bane pulled from beneath [[Hyrule Castle]], it has since lost its luster and with it, the [[power to repel evil]].
|-
|align=center|
|Master Sword 2
|The Master Sword powered up by either the [[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] or [[Wind Temple]]'s completion.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Master Sword TWW icon.png]]
|Master Sword 3
|The Master Sword at full power once both temples are completed.
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#b2f3b2"| '''Shields'''
|-
|align=center|[[File:Hero's Shield TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hero's Shield]]
|An old family heirloom given to Link by [[Link's Grandma|his Grandma]] before he heads off to save [[Aryll]].
|-
|align=center|[[File:Mirror Shield TWW icon.png]]
|[[Mirror Shield]]
|A reflective shield found in the [[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]], it can deflect beams of light.
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#b2f3b2"| '''Bomb Bags'''
|-
|[[File:Bomb Bag 1 TWW icon.png]]
|[[Bomb Bag]] 1
|The first [[Bomb]] upgrade, allowing Link to carry 60. It is gained by a blue [[Great Fairy]] at either the [[Eastern Fairy Island]] or the [[Southern Fairy Island]].
|-
|[[File:Bomb Bag 2 TWW icon.png]]
|Bomb Bag 2
|The second Bomb upgrade allows Link to carry 99. It is gained from the remaining blue Great Fairy.
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#b2f3b2"| '''Quivers'''
|-
|[[File:Quiver 1 TWW icon.png]]
|[[Quiver]] 1
|The first [[Arrow]] upgrade, allowing Link to carry 60. It is gained by a yellow Great Fairy at either the [[Western Fairy Island]] or the [[Thorned Fairy Island]].
|-
|[[File:Quiver 2 TWW icon.png]]
|Quiver 2
|The second Arrow upgrade allows Link to carry 99. It is gained from the remaining yellow Great Fairy.
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#b2f3b2"| '''Wallets'''
|-
|[[File:Wallet 1 TWW icon.png]]
|[[Wallet]] 1
|The first [[Wallet]] upgrade allows Link to carry 1000 [[Rupee]]s. It is gained from a pink Great Fairy at either the [[Northern Fairy Island]] or the [[Forest of Fairies]].
|-
|[[File:Wallet 2 TWW icon.png]]
|Wallet 2
|The second Wallet upgrade allows Link to carry 5000 Rupees. It is gained from the remaining pink Great Fairy.
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#b2f3b2"| '''Clothes'''
|-
|align=center|[[File:Hero's Clothes TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hero's Clothes]]
|The green outfit Link receives for his birthday at the beginning of the game.
|-
|align=center|
|[[Hero's New Clothes]]
|The magical outfit received instead in the [[Second Quest]]. It is visible only to the honest, which does not include Link; as such, it functionally acts as his Outset outfit with only minor dialog changes.
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#b2f3b2"| '''Miscellaneous'''
|-
|align=center|[[File:Hero's Charm TWW icon.png]]
|[[Hero's Charm]]
|An equippable mask that shows enemies' remaining health as a bar. It is given by [[Mrs. Marie]] after giving her 40 [[Joy Pendant]]s.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Pirate's Charm TWW icon.png]]
|[[Pirate's Charm]]
|An heirloom of [[Tetra]]'s she gives to Link before launching him into the [[Forsaken Fortress]] as a method of communicating with him. The [[King of Red Lions]] can also use it.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Power Bracelet TWW icon.png]]
|[[Power Bracelet]]s
|A pair of hoops that allow Link to big up [[stone head]]s. They are found in [[Fire Mountain]].
|}

;Other upgrade
{|class="wikitable"
!Name
!Description
|-
|Magic upgrade
|A Magic Meter enhancement rewarded from the purple [[Great Fairy]] after saving her from the [[Big Octo]] at [[Two-Eye Reef]].
|}

;Songs
Using the [[Wind Waker]], Link can conduct six songs he learns throughout the game.
{|class="wikitable"
!Sprite
!Name
!Input
!Description
|-
|
|[[Wind's Requiem]]
|Up, Left, Right
|A song that allows Link to change the direction of the wind. It is learned from [[Zephos]]' idol at [[Dragon Roost Island]].
|-
|
|[[Command Melody]]
|Left, Null, Right, Null
|A song that lets Link control allies in dungeons. It is learned in the [[Tower of the Gods]].
|-
|
|[[Ballad of Gales]]
|Down, Right, Left, Up
|A song that lets Link summon [[cyclone]]s to act as warps. It is learned from [[Cyclos]] after defeating him.
|-
|
|[[Song of Passing]]
|Right, Left, Down
|A song that brings day or night. It is learned from the relief at [[Windfall Island]] that [[Tott]] dances in front of.
|-
|
|[[Earth God's Lyric]]
|Down, Down, Null, Right, Left, Null
|The song of the Earth [[Sages|Sage]]. It is learned from [[Laruto]] at [[Headstone Island]].
|-
|
|[[Wind God's Aria]]
|Up, Up, Down, Right, Left, Right
|The song of the Wind Sage. It is learned from [[Fado (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Fado]] at [[Gale Isle]].
|}

===Tingle Tuner items===
By using the [[Tingle Tuner]] and a [[Game Boy Advance]], the player can purchase or use these items.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!class=unsortable|Sprite
!Name
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|
|[[Guide Book|Blue Guide Book]]
|A user's guide for the Tingle Tuner usable for free at sea.
|-
|
|[[Blue Ting]]
|A variation of [[Blue Potion]] that costs a lot, but can be gotten at any time from anywhere the Tingle Tuner is usable.
|-
|
|[[Green Ting]]
|A variation of [[Green Potion]] that can be used anywhere the Tingle Tuner can.
|-
|
|[[Guide Book|Red Guide Book]]
|A user's guide for the Tingle Tuner usable for free on land.
|-
|
|[[Hand-Me-Down Tingle Tuner]]
|A [[Game Boy Color]]-like device given by [[Knuckle]] after his quest is finished, it allows Link to purchase normal items from him at any time.
|-
|
|[[Kooloo-limpah!]]
|Tingle's magic words cause a random effect.
|-
|
|[[Red Ting]]
|A variation of [[Red Potion]] that can be used anywhere the Tingle Tuner can.
|-
|
|[[Seagull Pen]]
|Allows Link to mark the sea chart with a destination while sailing, and shows which direction needs to be traveled to reach it. It is free.
|-
|
|[[Tingle Balloon]]
|Allows Link to walk on thin air for five seconds upon payment.
|-
|
|[[Tingle Bomb]]
|Lets Link use a target to point to where Tingle should drop his bombs, which can find [[Tingle Statue]]s.
|-
|
|[[Tingle Shield]]
|Prevents damage for ten seconds, but is not usable back-to-back.
|-
|
|[[Tingle Watch]]
|Tells Link the in-game time for free.
|}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
TLOZ The Wind Waker logo.jpg|Logo
TLOZ The Wind Waker Japan cover.jpg|Japan box art
Link TWW artwork.png|[[Link]]
Tetra TWW artwork.png|[[Tetra]]
Helmaroc King TWW artwork.png|[[Helmaroc King]]
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreign names
|Jap=ゼルダの伝説 風のタクト
|JapR=Zeruda no Densetsu Kaze no Takuto
|JapM=THE LEGEND OF ZELDA -Takt of Wind-
}}

==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20110623174436id_/http://www.zelda.com/gcn/index.jsp Official North American website] (Wayback Machine)
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gzlj/ Official Japanese website]

==References==
<references/>
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[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|*]]
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda series]]
[[Category:Home console games]]
[[Category:2000s games]]
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