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NEWSLETTER ISSUE #8
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

NEWSLETTER ISSUE #8

Discover secrets in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap! Learn about faster Spin Attacks, Eyegore drops, Armos Kinstone rumors, and how to get the final Bottle and Mirror Shield.

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Discover secrets in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap! Learn about faster Spin Attacks, Eyegore drops, Armos Kinstone rumors, and how to get the final Bottle and Mirror Shield.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Way To The Sacred Blade (Rumors):
    • There may be a way to unleash your Spin Attack faster, split faster, or have a longer Great Spin Attack.
  2. 2
    Teach us, Teacher! (Eyegore):
    • Shoot the one-eyed statue Eyegore with an arrow to make him move.
  3. 3
    He almost always drops spare arrows when defeated.
  4. 4
    Swiftblade's Gossip Column (Armos):
    • Rumor: Armos, fabled creations of the Minish, may drop Kinstone pieces when defeated.
  5. 5
    The Last Bottle (Quest 05.17):
    • Objective: Obtain the final bottle by completing all Goron fusions to break down the last wall in the Lon Lon Ranch cave. This also starts the Sidequest "The Mirror Shield."
  6. 6
    Prerequisite: Can be started after returning from Castor Wilds the first time.
  7. 7
    Steps:
    1. Head to Eastern Hills and talk to Eenie the farmer in the northwest part. Perform OPTIONAL FUSION #6 with him.
  8. 8
    Perform the following fusions in order: OPTIONAL FUSION #17, OPTIONAL FUSION #24, OPTIONAL FUSION #25.
  9. 9
    INTER-NOTE: After getting the 4th Goron and breaking the 3rd wall, enter the cave for a chest containing 200 Rupees.
  10. 10
    Perform OPTIONAL FUSION #26.
  11. 11
    INTER-NOTE: You need the Roc's Cape for the next fusion.
  12. 12
    Perform OPTIONAL FUSION #27.
  13. 13
    Head to Lon Lon Ranch and go to the southwest. Enter the cave.
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    The last bottle will be at the end of the cave.
  • Reward: Bottle (the last one), New Sidequest "The Mirror Shield."
  • The Mirror Shield (Quest 05.18):
    • Objective: Obtain the ancient Mirror Shield.
    • Prerequisites: Sidequest "The Last Bottle" complete. The game must be complete and saved.
    • Steps:
      1. Ensure "The Last Bottle" Sidequest is complete and the game is saved.
      2. Return to the cave from "The Last Bottle" quest.
      3. Go to the last Goron on the right and talk to him.
      4. Fuse with him using an R3 Kinstone.
      5. Go to Veil Falls, where Biggoron will appear.
      6. Talk to Biggoron and let him eat your shield.
      7. You can now go around shield-less and collect the last Heart Pieces and other items.
      8. Return later to receive your reward from Biggoron.
    • Reward: Mirror Shield.

    • Credits:

    • Thanks to Nintendo and Capcom for the game.
    • Thanks to GameFAQs and Cheat Happens for hosting.
    • Thanks to Silktail for the Kinstone Fusion FAQ.
    • Thanks to Squirtle90909 for the Figurines list.

    Legals, Copyright and Info:

    • Copyright © 2005-2013 Duane Niles.
    • This guide may not be reproduced except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or distributed publicly without written permission.

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