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Post-Game Activities Checklist
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Post-Game Activities Checklist

Track your post-game progress in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Ensure you collect every Heart Container and secret across the Great Sea.

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Post-Game Activities Checklist

Track your post-game progress in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Ensure you collect every Heart Container and secret across the Great Sea.

Congratulations, hero! You've vanquished Ganondorf and brought peace back to the Great Sea. But the adventure doesn't have to end there! The Wind Waker is packed with secrets, collectibles, and challenges that you might have missed on your epic journey. Use this comprehensive checklist to ensure you've squeezed every last drop of fun out of your playthrough.

Heart Container & Piece Collection

Maximizing your health is crucial for tackling any remaining challenges. There are a total of 20 Heart Containers (including the 3 you start with and the ones from bosses) and 44 Heart Pieces scattered across the Great Sea. Each four Heart Pieces combine to form a full Heart Container, giving you a grand total of 20 hearts!

  • Complete all Side Quests: Many Heart Pieces are rewards for helping the inhabitants of the Great Sea. Refer to our "Side Quests & Mini-Games" section for a full rundown.
  • Treasure Chart Hunting: A significant number of Heart Pieces are found in sunken treasure chests. Use your Treasure Charts (obtained from various sources like the Auction House, mini-games, and specific island puzzles) to pinpoint their locations. Don't forget your Grappling Hook to retrieve them!
  • Mini-Game Mastery: Several mini-games offer Heart Pieces as top prizes.
    • Barrel Shooting (Windfall Island): Achieve a high score.
    • Submarine Challenges: Defeat all enemies in the various submarines found across the map.
    • Mail Sorting (Dragon Roost Island): Deliver mail quickly and accurately.
  • Specific Island Challenges:
    • Needle Rock Isle: Use a Bomb on the rock formation to reveal a cave with a Heart Piece.
    • Flight Control Platform (Flight Control Platform): Glide from the platform to the distant island with the help of the Deku Leaf and a strong wind.
    • Spectacle Island: Win the Cannon Mini-Game.

Triforce Shard Quest Completion

While you collected most of the Triforce Shards during the main story, there are still a few to uncover, often requiring deciphering Triforce Charts and retrieving sunken treasure. Ensure you have all 8 shards to truly complete this legendary quest.

  • Deciphering Triforce Charts: Head to Tingle Island and pay Tingle 398 Rupees per chart to have them deciphered. Each deciphered chart will reveal the location of a sunken Triforce Shard.
  • Sailing and Salvaging: Once deciphered, sail to the indicated square on your Sea Chart and use your Grappling Hook to pull up the treasure chest containing the Triforce Shard.

Pictograph Collection & Figurine Gallery

Become a master photographer and fill out the entire Nintendo Gallery on Forest Haven. This is a time-consuming but rewarding endeavor for completionists.

  • Deluxe Pictobox Acquisition: If you haven't already, obtain the Deluxe Pictobox from Lenzo on Windfall Island after completing his initial photography quests. This allows you to take color pictures.
  • Photographing Characters and Enemies: Systematically photograph every unique character, enemy, and boss in the game. Remember that some enemies only appear in specific locations or at certain times.
    • Missable Characters: Be aware that some characters, like specific bosses or story-critical individuals, can become unavailable for pictographs after certain plot points. If you're aiming for 100%, consider a second playthrough or consult a detailed character list.
    • Bosses: You'll need to defeat bosses again in the Savage Labyrinth or revisit their dungeons if possible.
  • Delivering Pictographs to Carlov: Return to the Nintendo Gallery on Forest Haven and give your pictographs to Carlov. He will create a figurine for each unique subject.
  • Time-Sensitive Pictographs: Some characters only appear at specific times of day or during certain events. For instance, the traveling merchant Zunari on Windfall Island only appears during the day.

Item & Upgrade Acquisition

Ensure you have all the best gear and maximum carrying capacity for all your items.

  • Wallet Upgrades:
    • 500 Rupee Wallet: Obtain from the Great Fairy on Outset Island (requires a Bomb to access her cave).
    • 1000 Rupee Wallet: Obtain from the Great Fairy on Northern Fairy Island (requires a Bomb to access her cave).
    • 5000 Rupee Wallet: Obtain from the Great Fairy on Mother and Child Isles (requires the Ballad of Gales to warp there and a Bomb to access her cave).
  • Bomb Bag Upgrades:
    • 60 Bomb Bag: Win the Treasure Hunt mini-game on Windfall Island.
    • 99 Bomb Bag: Complete the Savage Labyrinth on Outset Island.
  • Quiver Upgrades:
    • 60 Arrow Quiver: Win the Archery mini-game on Pawprint Isle.
    • 99 Arrow Quiver: Complete the Savage Labyrinth on Outset Island.
  • Magic Meter Upgrade: Visit the Great Fairy on Two-Eye Reef (requires a Bomb to access her cave).
  • Hurricane Spin: Learn this powerful move from Orca on Outset Island after defeating 100 enemies with your sword.

Chart Completion

Have you filled out every square on your Sea Chart? This involves discovering all islands, visiting every square, and finding all secret caves and treasure spots.

  • Fishman's Information: Pay the Fishman on each island 20 Rupees to get information about the area and fill in your Sea Chart.
  • Treasure Charts & Submarines: Each treasure chart and submarine you find will reveal a new location on your map, often leading to valuable items.
  • Light Rings: Look for sparkling light rings on the water, indicating a hidden treasure or secret. Use your Grappling Hook or Bombs to reveal them.

Savage Labyrinth Challenge

Test your combat prowess in the ultimate gauntlet! The Savage Labyrinth is a multi-floor dungeon on Outset Island, filled with every enemy type in the game. Completing it is a true test of skill and rewards you with valuable upgrades.

  • Location: The Savage Labyrinth entrance is located on Outset Island, behind Link's house. You'll need to move a large stone block using the Power Bracelets.
  • Rewards:
    • Floor 30: 99 Bomb Bag upgrade.
    • Floor 50: 99 Arrow Quiver upgrade.
  • Strategy: Bring a full stock of Potions, Fairies in bottles, and a keen understanding of enemy weaknesses. The Hero's Sword and Master Sword are essential, as are your various ranged weapons.

Second Quest (New Game+)

For the truly dedicated, starting a new game after completing the main story unlocks the "Second Quest." This mode offers a fresh challenge with several key differences:

  • Link's Starting Outfit: Link begins the game in his iconic blue Outset Island clothes, which he retains throughout the entire adventure.
  • Hylian Language Understanding: Link can understand the Hylian language from the very beginning, allowing you to read ancient texts without the need for the Translator's Tome.
  • Pictobox Retention: You keep your Deluxe Pictobox from your previous save, making it easier to complete the Nintendo Gallery on your second run.
  • Increased Difficulty: Enemies often deal more damage, and some puzzles might have subtle changes.

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