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The Trading Sequence — The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Walkthrough
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

The Trading Sequence — The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Walkthrough

Master the Trading Sequence in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening with our comprehensive walkthrough. Get every item and complete all trades.

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The Trading Sequence — The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Walkthrough

Master the Trading Sequence in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening with our comprehensive walkthrough. Get every item and complete all trades.

The Trading Sequence is a series of item exchanges in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening that allows Link to acquire various useful items, culminating in the delivery of the Magnifying Glass. This guide details each step of the sequence.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start with the Yoshi Doll: Obtain the Yoshi Doll from Tarin in his house in Mabe Village after completing the first dungeon.
  2. 2
    Trade for the Ribbon: Give the Yoshi Doll to Madame Doe in the Trendy Game shop in Martha's Bay.
  3. 3
    Trade for the Dog Ball: Give the Ribbon to the dog in front of the Animal Village.
  4. 4
    Trade for the Banana: Give the Dog Ball to the monkey in the Animal Village.
  5. 5
    Trade for the Broken Sword: Give the Banana to Manbo in his cave.
  6. 6
    Trade for the Letter: Give the Broken Sword to the shopkeeper in the Color Dungeon shop.
  7. 7
    Trade for the Flippers: Give the Letter to the fisherman at the entrance to the Face Shrine.
  8. 8
    Trade for the Magnifying Glass: Give the Flippers to the old man in the library in Martha's Bay.
Tips
  • Ensure you have the correct item before speaking to the NPC for the trade.
  • The Magnifying Glass is crucial for finding hidden secrets and completing the game.

The Magnifying Glass, which allows Link to see hidden objects and pathways.

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