HINTS AND TRICKS TO "LEGEND OF ZELDA"



     This text file will provide you with many, many hints
and tricks to the famous Nintendo game "The Legend Of Zelda".
Use them wisely!
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     * The many heart containers scattered through the land
are essential to your survival. Collect them all.

     * In order to pick up the White Sword, you must have at
least 6 hearts in your life meter. The Magical Sword requires
at least 12 hearts.

     * The White Sword is located at the top of the waterfall
at the end of the long river. The Magical Sword is in the
graveyard.

     * The Power Bracelet is located in the north end of
Hyrule, guarded by ten statues. Touch the one at the upper
right of the group to get it.

     * If you get stuck in the Forest of Maze, go north,
west, south, west to escape, or simply go east.

     * To reach Level 5, go east of the waterfall, then climb
up the mountain 5 times.

     * You must have the Magic Flute to enter level 7.

     * If possible, buy a Magic Shield. There is one worth
only 90 rubies located near the lake. Look for a group of
bushes on the lower right of the screen, then burn the upper
left bush.

     * If you have a raft, head for the ocean. Look for a
dock heading outward, and ride across to a hidden cave.
Inside is a heart container.

     * If you meet an old man who will let you decide between
a Life Potion or Heart Container, always take the Heart
Container.

     * There are two blastable walls in Level 1. One is
straight upward from the entrance; the other is in the room
just east of this room.

     * Be sure to find the Bow in Level 1. It will be a
welcome addition to your inventory.

     * The Wooden Boomerang is hidden in Level 1.
     * The Magical Boomerang is hidden in Level 2.

     * Use the boomerang to stun many of the enemies.

     * Beware of the Wall Masters! They like to reach out of
the walls and drag you back to the beginning of the level.
They only appear in Levels 1 and 7.

     * To beat Dodongo, throw 2 bombs into his mouth.

     * Make sure you find the raft in Level 3. You need it to
reach Level 4 and to find a hidden Heart Container in the
middle of the ocean.

     * To beat the boss of Level 3, try tossing a bomb onto
his midsection. If you aim just right, he will be completely
destroyed.

     * The Stepladder is hidden in Level 4. It is essential
for crossing rivers and small holes.

     * Use a candle to light up pitch-black rooms.

     * To destroy the Pols Voice, shoot it with an arrow.

     * The boss of Level 5, Digdogger, can only be attacked
using the Magic Flute, hidden in the same level. Blow it
once, then attack him with your sword.

     * There is a Bomb Powerup in Level 5 which will allow
you to carry 4 extra bombs. However, it comes with a hefty
price tag: it costs 100 rubies to collect.

     * The Magic Wand is hidden in Level 6.

     * Beware of Wizzrobes, especially the strong blue ones,
as they fire very quickly. The blue ones fire on you like
there was no tomorrow.

     * To defeat Gohma, the boss of Level 6, shoot one arrow
at his eye when it is open.

     * Gleeok, the boss from Level 4, returns in Level 6,
this time with 3 heads instead of 2. He appears again as the
boss of Level 8, but with 4 heads.

     * Make sure you have food before entering Level 7. There
will be a monster blocking your path at one point who will
move only if fed.

     * The Red Candle is hidden in Level 7, in an unmarked
room.

    * Level 7 contains a second Bomb Powerup. If you already
collected the one from Level 5, then collect this one to
carry a maximum of 16 bombs.

    * Once you reach the upper right room of Level 7, defeat
all the Wall Masters, then push the block in the center line
of blocks to reveal a secret passage.

     * There is a Book Of Magic and a Magical Key in Level 8.

     * Make sure to find the Book Of Magic. It will make your
Magic Wand stronger.

     * Gohma returns in Level 8, stronger and faster than his
first appearance from Level 6. Here, he requires 3 shots to
the eye.

     * The entrance to Level 9 is located at the very north
end of Hyrule, north of the long river.

     * Just west of Level 9, there is an old woman who sells
medicine. It is recommended that if you don't have medicine
by the time you reach Level 9, go visit her.

     * The Red Ring and Silver Arrow are hidden in Level 9.

     * Make sure you find the Silver Arrow in Level 9. You
need it to destroy Gannon.

     * One of the Patras holds the map for Level 9. The
compass is hidden in the right eye.

     * Before you can even enter Level 9, you must have all 8
pieces of the Triforce.

     * To destroy Gannon, keep your eyes on where the
fireballs are spawning from and try attacking that area. If
you are lucky, Gannon will pop up and scream. Hit him 4 times
with the magic sword, then switch to the arrow and shoot him
with one arrow.

    * If at all possible, when you start a new game, save all
your money until you reach full capacity (255 rubies). Try to
make the Blue Ring the first item you buy (250 rubies).

    * When starting a new game, register your name as
"Zelda". You will warp directly to the second quest.

    * Here is a complete listing of where all the treasures
are:

    * Bow, Wooden Boomerang: Level 1
    * Magical Boomerang: Level 2
    * Raft: Level 3
    * Stepladder: Level 4
    * Magic Flute, Bomb Powerup: Level 5
    * Magic Wand: Level 6
    * Red Candle, Bomb Powerup: Level 7
    * Book of Magic, Magical Key: Level 8
    * Red Ring, Silver Arrow: Level 9