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TREASURE BACKTRACK (RECOMMENDED)
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

TREASURE BACKTRACK (RECOMMENDED)

Follow the TREASURE BACKTRACK in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap to find 100 Shells and a Kinstone Piece by melting ice chests.

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Follow the TREASURE BACKTRACK in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap to find 100 Shells and a Kinstone Piece by melting ice chests.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Return to the lily pad located at the left exit from the Octorok area.
  2. 2
    Take the lily pad down the waterfall.
  3. 3
    Navigate back to the three-way split (left, right, up).
  4. 4
    Take the 'up' path and continue upwards.
  5. 5
    Land on the ice.
  6. 6
    Melt the ice to reveal a chest containing 100 Shells.
  7. 7
    Go to the left side where the pillars were cleared.
  8. 8
    Enter the area on the left.
  9. 9
    Thaw the ice in this area to find a Kinstone Piece.
  10. 10
    Swim back to the waterfall manually.
  11. 11
    Climb back up and return to the Octorok room.
  12. 12
    Follow the path the Octorok took.
Tips
  • Pay attention to the minimap (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) to navigate the branching paths.
  • Ensure you have a way to melt ice before attempting this.

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