All Heart Container Locations in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Increase Link's maximum health by finding every Heart Container in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. This guide lists all locations across the Great Sea and.

Welcome, brave adventurer! This comprehensive guide will lead you to every precious Heart Container scattered across the Great Sea and its many islands. Collecting these vital items will permanently increase Link's maximum health, making your journey significantly easier against the formidable foes that await. Remember, each full Heart Container adds one heart to your life bar.

Dungeon Rewards

The most straightforward way to earn Heart Containers is by conquering the game's main dungeons. Each boss you defeat will generously reward you with a full Heart Container.

• Forbidden Woods: Defeat the monstrous Kalle Demos.
• Dragon Roost Cavern: Triumph over the fiery Gohma.
• Tower of the Gods: Vanquish the ancient Gohdan.
• Earth Temple: Overcome the spectral Jalhalla.
• Wind Temple: Defeat the colossal Molgera.

Overworld & Side Quest Heart Containers

Beyond the dungeons, numerous Heart Containers are hidden across the Great Sea, often requiring keen observation, specific items, or completion of various side quests. Be prepared to explore every nook and cranny!

Outset Island (A1)

• Orca's Training: After obtaining the Hero's Sword, return to Orca's house. Successfully land 500 consecutive hits on his sword training dummy. This requires patience and precise timing, but the reward is well worth the effort.

Windfall Island (C2)

• Auction House: Periodically, a Heart Container will be up for auction at the Auction House in the evening. You'll need a substantial amount of Rupees (often 200-300) to outbid the other patrons. Check frequently!
• Maggie's Father's Gift: After completing the "Maggie's Letter" quest (delivering Maggie's letter to the Postman on Dragon Roost Island, then returning to Windfall to speak with Maggie, and finally speaking with her father), he will reward you with a Heart Container out of gratitude.
• Tingle's Tower: Use the Hookshot to reach the top of Tingle's Tower. A chest containing a Heart Container awaits you there.

Dragon Roost Island (B2)

• Mail Delivery: After delivering Komali's Letter to Prince Komali and receiving the "Delivery Bag," speak to the Rito postman outside the chieftain's room. He will give you a Heart Container for your services.

Pawprint Isle (C4)

• Submarine Challenge: Sail to Pawprint Isle. You'll find a submarine here. Enter it and defeat all the enemies inside to claim a Heart Container from the chest that appears.

Needle Rock Isle (A3)

• Bomb the Rock: Use a Bomb to destroy the large rock formation on Needle Rock Isle. A hidden cave entrance will be revealed. Inside, you'll find a chest containing a Heart Container.

Angular Isles (D5)

• Hookshot Puzzle: Utilize the Hookshot to navigate the various platforms and ledges of Angular Isles. A chest containing a Heart Container is located on one of the higher, more challenging-to-reach platforms.

Mother & Child Isles (E2)

• Fairy Queen's Gift: After obtaining the Ballad of Gales, warp to Mother & Child Isles. Enter the cave and speak with the Fairy Queen. She will grant you a Heart Container for your efforts in restoring the Master Sword.

Spectacle Island (C3)

• Cannon Game: Pay the fee to play the cannon game on Spectacle Island. Achieve a high score (usually by hitting all targets) to win a Heart Container. Practice makes perfect!

Bird's Peak Rock (G5)

• Bomb the Boulder: Sail to Bird's Peak Rock. Look for a large boulder on one of the higher ledges. Use a Bomb to destroy it, revealing a hidden cave with a Heart Container inside.

Horseshoe Island (F3)

• Boomerang Puzzle: On Horseshoe Island, you'll find a series of switches. Use your Boomerang to hit them in the correct order (often indicated by nearby statues or patterns) to unlock a chest containing a Heart Container.

Stone Watcher Island (F4)

• Submarine Challenge: Similar to Pawprint Isle, there's a submarine near Stone Watcher Island. Enter it, defeat the enemies within, and claim your Heart Container.

Three-Eye Reef (G4)

• Submarine Challenge: Yet another submarine awaits you at Three-Eye Reef. Clear out the enemies inside to earn another Heart Container.

Two-Eye Reef (E6)

• Submarine Challenge: The final submarine challenge is found at Two-Eye Reef. Defeat the foes within to secure your Heart Container.

Northern Fairy Island (A3)

• Fairy Fountain: After completing the first part of the "Ghost Ship" quest (obtaining the Ghost Ship Chart), return to Northern Fairy Island. Enter the Fairy Fountain and speak to the Great Fairy. She will reward you with a Heart Container.

Southern Fairy Island (G3)

• Fairy Fountain: Similar to Northern Fairy Island, visit the Great Fairy at Southern Fairy Island after a significant plot progression (often after obtaining the Master Sword) to receive another Heart Container.

Isle of Steel (E5)

• Bomb the Door: Approach the Isle of Steel. You'll notice a metal door on the side of the island. Use a Bomb to blast it open, revealing a small room with a chest containing a Heart Container.

Headstone Island (C6)

• Submarine Challenge: Yes, another submarine! This one is located near Headstone Island. Conquer its inhabitants for a Heart Container.

Overlook Island (F2)

• Grappling Hook Treasure: On Overlook Island, use your Grappling Hook to swing across to a small ledge. A chest containing a Heart Container is waiting there.

Boating Course (B6)

• Race Reward: Successfully complete the Boating Course race in a fast enough time. The exact time varies, but aim for a near-perfect run to earn a Heart Container.

Bomb Island (E4)

• Hidden Cave: Use a Bomb to destroy the large rock blocking a cave entrance on Bomb Island. Inside, you'll find a chest with a Heart Container.

Cliffbase Isles (A6)

• Submarine Challenge: The final submarine on our list! Find it near Cliffbase Isles, defeat the enemies, and claim your Heart Container.

By diligently following this guide, you'll soon have a full complement of hearts, making Link an unstoppable force against Ganondorf and his minions. Happy hunting!