After the Stone Tower, with the Light Arrows we finally have the last item that is needed for all optional areas of Termina. Before we enter the clock tower and make our way to the moon, we’ll complete the few permanent collectibles that were deliberately left open in our previous route. We’ve already completed the major equipment upgrades: Link has the Gilded Sword, the Giant Quiver for 50 arrows, the Giant Bomb Bag for 40 bombs, and the Giant Wallet with a capacity of 500 Rupees. The rewards of all four Great Fairies have also been collected, so in addition to the improved whirl attack, the double magic bar and the increased protection, we now also have the Great Fairy’s Sword.
With the Pieces of Heart, only two copies are missing from Termina before the moon: the bank’s reward for a total of 5,000 deposited Rupees and the Piece of Heart in the Secret Shrine. The remaining four Pieces of Heart are all located inside the moon. Additionally, we collect the last of the six bottles hidden in the Ikana Cemetery. After that, the permanently expandable items in our Nintendo 64 route will also be complete.
5,000 Rupees at the bank – last Piece of Heart in Clock Town
The bank in West Clock Town has been with us since the beginning of the game. Unlike the Rupees in Link’s wallet, the credit deposited there remains intact after traveling through time. That’s exactly why we kept depositing excess Rupees throughout the entire Walkthrough. For the final reward, a total of 5,000 Rupees must be in the account. As soon as you reach this mark, the bank teller will give you another Piece of Heart.
If you are still missing some Rupees, now is the best time to top up your account. Thanks to the Giant Wallet you can transport up to 500 Rupees each. It’s particularly quick with large Rupees from already known Treasure Chests or the following Secret Shrine, because each of its four battle rooms rewards you with a silver Rupee worth 100 Rupees. Since the bank balance is stored permanently, you can deposit missing amounts over several time cycles if necessary.
With this Piece of Heart all bank rewards are completed. The bank itself no longer has any other permanent items for us after this.
Sixth Bottle – Third Night at Ikana Cemetery
For the last bottle you have to go again Ikana Cemetery. Wait until the third night and sets that Captain’s Hat on. This causes the Bonewalkers in the cemetery to believe Link is their captain and follow his orders. Speak to the skeletons at the grave, which is only guarded on the third night, and order them to open it.
Jump into the opened grave. Below you will meet Dampé, who wants to investigate the underground area. His task is significantly different from the previous two nights: Dampé has to dig up certain places in the ground. Since he only follows Link slowly, you stand behind him and lead him to the individual mounds. As soon as Dampé is in the right position, he starts digging independently.
There are blue flames under three of the spots. You have to find all three. Some grave sites are on raised platforms, which is why you have to lead Dampé there via the designated paths and platforms. Once you have uncovered all three flames, they connect and a large Nighthawk appears.
Keep your distance and wait until the ghost becomes visible. Hit him with arrows or the Great Fairy’s Sword and protect yourself with the shield as he rushes towards Link. After several hits, the nighthawk is defeated and a Treasure Chest appears. Inside is a Empty Bottle.
This means you have all six bottles of in the Nintendo 64 version. We have already received the other five via Koume’s Rescue, the Romani Ranch, the Goron Race, the Beaver Races and Madame Aroma. There are no more bottles in the original Nintendo 64 version.
Secret Shrine
Now all that’s missing is a permanent collectible in Termina. Teleport to with the Song of Soaring Ikana Canyon and jumps down to the river. Transform into Zora Link and swim upstream towards the waterfall. Behind the waterfall there is a hidden entrance to the Secret Shrine, which is also called the hidden shrine of Ikana.
The shrine can only be fully entered after you have received the Light Arrows in the Stone Tower Temple. There is a sun symbol above the locked door. Shoot a light arrow at it and the door will open. In addition, Link needs at least 16 Heart Container so that the guard can let you complete the actual test. Based on our previous collection route, we meet this requirement without any problems.
Inside you will again meet the one-eyed ghost dealer, who we already know from the ghost house. This time, however, it’s not about Poes, but about four fights against well-known Minibosses. There are four doors around the central room. Behind each one there is an enemy from a previous temple. The order doesn’t matter, for a clear round we simply work our way from left to right.
Dinolfos – first battle room
Several Dinolfos are waiting behind the first door. We already know these opponents from previous sections. They now hardly pose any danger. Keep your shield ready, wait for their sword strikes or fire attacks and immediately follow up with the Great Fairy’s Sword or Gilded Sword.
With the Great Fairy’s Sword, the Dinolfos can be eliminated extremely quickly. Just be careful not to let multiple enemies surround you at the same time. After the battle, a Treasure Chest will appear with a silver Rupee worth 100 Rupees. If your bank account has not yet reached the 5,000 ruby limit, we will later take these earnings directly to Clock Town.
Wizzrobe – second battle room
Wizzrobe is waiting again in the second room. His attack pattern hasn’t changed: he teleports between multiple platforms and sends magic projectiles at Link. The real problem this time is that you have neither Dungeon Map nor Compass and several pillars block the view.
Stay in the middle of the room if possible and observe the phenomena closely. The real Wizzrobe remains fully visible and then begins his attack, while his images quickly disappear again. Shoot him with the hero’s bow or light arrows or run up and hit him with the Great Fairy’s Sword. After several hits, this old acquaintance finally disappears.
Then open the chest that appears and take the next 100 Rupees.
Wart: Third Battle Room
The third room initially seems empty when you enter. Look up and you will see Wart, the Miniboss from Great Bay Temple. His large eye is again protected by numerous smaller bubbles or eyes.
You can solve the small opponents individually again with the Hookshot, it’s much faster with your now much stronger equipment. Bombs, the Blast Mask or powerful spin attacks remove several small eyes at the same time. As soon as enough protection has disappeared, Wart opens his big eye and begins to jump or roll around the room.
Target the central eye and hit it with arrows or strong sword attacks once it is open. Repeat the process until War is defeated. A chest will then appear here with 100 Rupees.
Garo Master – fourth battle room
The Garo Master from the Stone Tower is waiting behind the last door. Stay on the move and don’t try to attack him head-on with a long series of punches. He blocks direct attacks reliably and counters immediately.
Target him, move sideways and wait for his quick attack. As soon as he has shot past Link or ended his attack, he is vulnerable for a brief moment. Use this opportunity and hit him with the Great Fairy’s Sword. Due to its high damage, the fight only requires a few successful counterattacks.
After his victory, the fourth chest appears with more 100 Rupees. All four side rooms of the Secret Shrine are now closed.
Piece of Heart in Secret Shrine
Return to the central room. After Dinolfos, Wizzrobe, Wart, and the Garo Master are defeated, the Ghost Trader recognizes Link’s achievement and disappears. In its place appears a large Treasure Chest.
Open it and take the Piece of Heart from the Secret Shrine. We have now collected all the Pieces of Heart that are outside the moon. Now only the four Pieces of Heart are missing from the Moon Children’s Trials.
The four combat rooms have an additional total 400 Rupees introduced. If you still lacked money for the bank’s 5,000 ruby reward, you should Rupees Before traveling back in time, be sure to pay in West Clock Town.
Check equipment in front of the moon
Before the finale, it’s worth taking a last look at the inventory. In our 100% route, all permanently achievable improvements should now be complete. Link has the Gilded Sword and Great Fairy’s Sword, the Giant Quiver with space for 50 arrows, the Giant Bomb Bag with space for 40 bombs, and the Giant Wallet for 500 Rupees. All six bottles are in inventory, the Mirror Shield is present, and the Great Fairies from Woodfall, Snowhead, Great Bay and Ikana have been fully rescued.
The mask collection should also be complete except for the Fierce Deity’s Mask. We can only get this in the moon. We need the 20 normal masks there for the four moon children; The Deku Shell, Goron Mask and Zora Mask remain in the inventory. We have already received the giant’s mask in Stone Tower.
For the Pieces of Heart, only the four copies in the moon remain. If you have completely followed the previous route, you no longer have to search old areas for collectibles. With this we can begin a new cycle, replenish our supplies and prepare for the final battle against Majora’s Mask.