Summary
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Pastis well-regarded as one of the best games in the series let alone one of the best games on the SNES. It features a classic open-world to explore, tons of dungeons, and a completely mirrored version of Hyrule to extend the life of the adventure.
Many games intheZeldafranchisewould base their design on this, including the items.The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Pasthas a lot of items in it both optional and mandatory. Here’s what some of those items are, where to find them, and how they make the game better.
8Magic Powder
Turn Enemies Into Fairies
Magic Powder is an optional item that can make life easier with certain enemies. Using it on those pickled enemies, for example, who shock Link can often turn them into Fairies which can then restore health.
To get Magical Powder, players must first find a Mushroom in the Lost Woods. They can then give that itemto a witchmaking potions outside of the hut and she will bestow Link with Magical Powder. It is a magic-based item, so every time players use it the meter will drain.
7Magical Boomerang
Throw The Boomerang Further
Players will find the normal Boomerang in the castle dungeon when they are tryingto rescue Zeldain the game’s opening. It can stun enemies very briefly and bring items to Link such as ammo for his Bow or Rupees.
The Boomerang can be upgraded in the Waterfall of Wishing. By tossing it in the well, players can get the Magical Boomerang back. It does everything but better such as the length of time enemies are stunned as well as the distance.
6Ice Rod
Freeze Enemies In Place
The Ice Rod is another optional item and it can be acquired pretty early in the game. It’s far easier to get than the Fire Rod which is a mandatory late-game find. The Ice Rod can be found in the Ice Cave far to the East.
It can freeze enemies completely in ice and the use of the Rod requires magic power. It’s a great way to stun harder enemies to take them down quicker or to avoid combat completely which some may not like. Some players come toThe Legend of Zeldaseries for its many puzzle dungeons.
5Zora’s Flippers
Allows Link To Swim
Obtaining Zora’s Flippers will open up so much of the map in the game. They can be found at Zora’s Waterfall and require some clever maneuvering around puddles to not sink in. Players must also have 500 Rupees to paythe Zora peopleoff for the item which is no easy sum to acquire.
With Zora’s Flippers, players can swim in deep water to their heart’s content. One of the first things players should do is swim underneath the bridge by Link’s house to get a Magic Bottle.
4Pegasus Boots
Dash Around The World In Style
The Pegasus Boots are given to Link by Sahasrahla in a small hut around the Eastern Palace property. They will allow players to dash around in a straight line. They’re great to get around the map or dungeons faster but they have a practical purpose too.
Certain walls can be destroyed in the game which can save players from wasting Bombs. If Grezzo is ever remade likeThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, they should make the Pegasus Boots more maneuverable which is the only downside to the item.
3Flute
Summon A Bird To Unlock Fast Travel
The Flute is the best traversal item in the game and it is also part of one of the lengthier quests. Players must first get the Shovel item in the Dark World in the Haunted Grove. After that, they can dig around the stump in the light version of the Haunted Grove to find the Flute.
Players can go to Kakariko Village and if they play the Flute at the compass statue, the bird will come to life. This willunlock fast travel, making backtracking less of a burden. It’s one of the first examples of fast travel in the series and perhaps games overall.
2Bombs
Can Blow Up Walls
Bombs can be discovered in several ways in the early hours of the game. The biggest stash can be found in Kakariko Village and once that happens, enemies will start to drop Bombs as inventory.
They’re one of the most classic items inThe Legend of Zeldaseries, appearing in almost every entry. They can hurt enemies and in fact, they are great to use against The Lanmolas boss in the Desert Palace. However, they are best used against walls to open up secrets.
1Magic Bottle
Can Store Items From Bees To Potions
There are four Magic Bottles in the game and they occupy a separate space in the item menu. The first one players can obtain is in Kakariko Village. There is a village peddler who can give Link one and there is the back of a house with another Magic Bottle too in Kakariko Village.
The third one was mentioned with Zora’s Flippers and the fourth requires some patience aroundthe Desert Palace. Magic Bottles can be used to store potions for healing or bees to sting enemies. Fairies can be stored in them as well and if Link dies, a caught Fairy will automatically revive him which is great for boss battles. Their versatility is what makes them so valuable inThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
