1. Obtaining the Kokiri Sword.
Learn the Song of Time from Zelda and travel back in time to get the Kokiri Sword from the Great Deku Tree.
2. Collecting Rupees and Items.
Explore the world of Hyrule and collect Rupees to purchase items from various stores, as well as picking up items throughout the game.
3. Reaching Inside The Deku Tree.
Travel inside the Deku Tree to get a Fairy Slingshot as well as other items like the Dungeon Map, Compass, and Small Keys.
4. Acquiring The Fairy Slingshot.
Obtain the Fairy Slingshot from inside the Deku Tree to defeat enemies and hit distant targets.
5. Explore Hyrule Field & Castle Town.
Travel to Hyrule Field and Castle Town to explore the world, get items from NPCs, and obtain necessary resources.
6. Cross The Lost Woods.
Navigate the Lost Woods to reach Goron City and Death Mountain.
7. Reach Goron City & Opain Mountain.
Climb Death Mountain and reach Goron City to get the Goron Tunic from Dodongo’s Cavern.
8. Acquire The Goron Tunic inside Dodongo's Cavern.
Dive into Dodongo’s Cavern to acquire the Goron Tunic and other items.
9. Activate Diving in Lake Hylia.
Activate diving in Lake Hylia to access the bottom of the lake and obtain items.
10. Enter Jabu-Jabu’s Belly & Defeat Barinade.
Enter Jabu-Jabu’s Belly and defeat Barinade to obtain the Silver Gauntlets.
11. Obtain the Silver Gauntlets at Shadow Temple.
Obtain the Silver Gauntlets from the Shadow Temple to lift heavy objects, open secret passages, and protect Link from fire.
12. Activating Fire and Ice Temples.
Activate the Fire and Ice Temples to gain access to more items, puzzles, and enemies.
13. Collect Gold Skulltulas.
Collect Gold Skulltulas scattered across Hyrule to receive rewards.
14. Upgrade Your Health to Maximum.
Obtain Heart Pieces throughout the game to upgrade Link’s health and increase his life force.
15. Acquire a Bottle of Milk.
Visit Lon Lon Ranch and acquire a Bottle of Milk to replenish Link’s health.
16. Light Up Zora’s Domain.
Light up Zora’s Domain and allow the river to flow in order to access more areas.
17. Gather Pieces of Heart.
Gather Pieces of Heart scattered across Hyrule to receive rewards.
18. Free King Zora.
Free King Zora from the Iron Boots obtained in Lord Jabu-Jabu’s belly and explore more of Hyrule.
19. Beat Lord Jabu-Jabu with Boomerang.
Beat Lord Jabu-Jabu with the Boomerang obtained in Zora’s Domain.
20. Find Iron Boots.
Find the Iron Boots inside Lord Jabu-Jabu’s belly to traverse difficult areas.
21. Get Lens of Truth.
Obtain the Lens of Truth from the Bottom of the Well to uncover secrets and invisible pathways.
22. Complete Great Fairy Fountain.
Complete the Great Fairy Fountain to receive rewards such as Din’s Fire and Farore’s Wind.
23. Receive Hookshot.
Receive the Hookshot from the Great Fairy Fountain to pull Link towards distant objects.
24. Visit Gerudo Fortress.
Visit the Gerudo Fortress to obtain the Gerudo Membership Card and access a new area.
25. Locate Spirit Temple.
Locate the Spirit Temple in the Desert Colossus and obtain the Mirror Shield.
26. Access Ganon’s Tower.
Access Ganon’s Tower and defeat the six bosses to obtain the Light Medallion.
27. Break seals on Ganondorf.
Break the seals on Ganondorf with the Light Medallion to reach the final battle.
28. Defeat Ganon.
Defeat Ganon and restore peace to Hyrule once again.