: Blue Octoroks on the beach have a higher chance of dropping bombs, which are essential for finding secrets. Progression Order & Key Items Dungeon/Item Location/Requirement Dungeon 1 North of the starting point Contains the Boomerang . Blue Candle Found in early shops Use it to burn bushes and find secret caves. White Sword 5 Heart Containers required Located in a cave near a waterfall. Power Bracelet Eastern part of the map Essential for moving rocks; many players miss this. Magical Sword 12 Heart Containers required Found in the graveyard after navigating the Lost Woods . Silver Arrows Found in Level 9 Mandatory to defeat Ganon.

: Since there is no in-game detailed map of the overworld, drawing your own or using NESMaps is highly recommended to track dungeon locations and secret caves. Essential Combat & Survival Tips

: When given the choice by an old woman, always pick the permanent Heart Container .

[LoZ] Tips for playing the original game without a guide * READ THE MANUAL: if you only follow one of my tips, let it be this one; Reddit·r/zelda

: If you are playing a version with "Save States," you can use the gambling mini-game to quickly farm rupees.