Now, Zelda has a lot of useful tools to help you get around in the game. But, there are just so much, that I just need to point out my most favorite. Now, remember that this is my opinion. So, sorry if there is an item on here that you wanted to see. Now, with that, lets start the list



#10: Mirror Shield - Now, all the shields in the game were used to protect you. However, they were all on the level of…. meh. But, the Mirror Shield was a different story. It is usually the last shield you get in the game, usually in temples where light is used in a lot of puzzles, like the Spirit Temple from Ocarina of Time, or the Earth Temple from Wind Waker. The Mirror Shield could reflect light at objects, which help you unlock doors or find treasure chests. They could also be used to attack enemies, or make them solid, leaving them prone to attacks. And then there was the bosses in the games temple. Twinrova was an amazing boss, which allowed you to use the Mirror Shield in ways you didn’t know were possible, and Jalhalla…. well, Jalhalla sucks, so… yeah



#9: Hookshot - Now, if there is any item people loved back in the 90’s, it was the Hookshot. This useful item was used to help you get across gaps and onto higher ground, and was around ever since the day of A Link to the Past. However, in later games, it was used in many other ways. In Ocarina of Time, it was used to fight enemies and ever bosses. And in Wind Waker, you could use it to steal items from enemies, and not only that, but, when you have the Iron Boots on, you could pull down rocks. A very clever puzzle on the creators part.



#8: Bottles - Now, this has appeared in multiple games, and they are useful every time. You can use it to carry potions, water, fairies, and in later games, you could carry fish, bugs, poes, candles, bees, soup? Yeah, even soup can be held. And, you can carry up to four bottles per game, giving you many options of what you can hold. I love it



#7: Bombs - Now, what is the best way to greet a new enemy? Blow them to kingdom come of course. Bombs are in every Zelda game… kinda, and are always proven to be useful in the end. They can be used to attack enemies, and they are also able to blow up walls in temples to help you find secret rooms with keys or ways to solve a puzzle, and you can also use them outside of temple to help you find large amounts of rupees, fairies, or a Piece of Heart. Sometimes, you can find hidden dungeons with enemies in it, giving you a challenge to it as well. And the Bomb Bowl in Skyward Sword is just hilariously amazing



#6: Spinner - Now, even though the Spinner from Twilight Princess is only used in limited areas in the game, it still is a great item to use. You can use it to help you travel long distances, and knowing Twilight Princess, the worlds layout is huge. Also, it can attack enemies. The best example of this is the brilliant boss fight with Stallord. The Spinner was put to amazing use in that boss fight if you ask me. All in all, the Spinner is basically another Epona, just limited to environments and a lot more deadly



#5: Hammer - Now, the hammer was always a useful item. You could use it to brake walls and floors, turn on rusty switches, knocks blockades out of your way, attack enemies, and could even be used in the final fight with Ganon in Ocarina of Time. But, my favorite version has to be from Wind Waker. I mean, the goddamn thing is bigger than all of Link’s body. And just seeing him smack enemies around with it is hilarious as hell. It always makes my day



#4: Wind Waker - Now, why is this instrumental item here? Well, its not the only one, but, for now, lets talk about the Wind Waker. It is a conductor's stick that was created by the gods for the Hero of Winds. This stick can change the direction of the wind, as well as turn night to day or vise versa, have cyclones take you to anywhere in the ocean, control the minds of your followers, and open up two of the temples in the game. Sure, it isn’t the best musical instrument, but it’s still pretty great



#3: Ocarina of Time - Now THIS is the true musical instrument. It was a sacred item of the Royal Family, before it was given to Link. The Ocarina of Time can teleport Link to several locations, unlock areas only accesibal to those with links to the Royal Family, turn day to night, find hidden items, call Epona to come over to him, call the Four Giants, satisfy the dead, make… a Goron dance? Um… okay, and can unlock several temples. And in Majora’s Mask, the Ocarina can change into different items with the different masks you wear. Deku Link has a trumpet, Goron Link has bongos, and Zora Link has a guitar. It’s all so creative with how they made these characters, and I just love it



#2: Fierce Diety’s Mask - Now, this may shock a few of you, but, I just had to leave this off the number one spot. Now, the Fierce Diety’s Mask is an item you get once your inside The Moon. You will then play four mini-games with the children on the moon, who wear the masks of the four bosses you defeated. Once you finish that, they will asks for three of your masks. Once you give them the masks, they will attempt to break the fourth wall, and then once you have given all your masks away, they will give you the Fierce Diety’s Mask. This mask can only be worn during boss fights, but it is still awesome, no matter what. You can destroy enemies in seconds with this mask, it is so powerful. Though, I wonder, if this mask is so powerful that it can destroy Majora, then why did Majora give it to Link in the first place?



#1: Bow and Arrow - This item has appeared in almost every Zelda game. And every time it has appeared, it has been amazing. The Bow and Arrow is simple. Take an arrow, pull it back on the bow, and release. It’s as simple as that. So simple, that 12 year old Link from Wind Waker could do it. The Bow and Arrow is able to hit anything. Enemies, bosses, eyes that unlock doors, switches that unlock doors, targets, rupees, and even islands. It will hit anything with perfect accuracy, just as long as the player doesn’t screw it up. Hell, you can even use this thing inside boats and on horseback. The best was these are explained is when fighting the Big Octo in Wind Waker, or defending Romani Ranch in Majora’s Mask. And would you believe me if I said that arrows get EVEN BETTER!? It’s true. In games with the arrows, you can collect Fire, Ice, and Light Arrows. Fire Arrows let you burn your enemies, and can melt ice. The Ice arrows can freeze your enemies, and can put out fire. And the Light Arrows can kill enemies in one hit, and are the only thing that is Ganondorf’s weakness. The arrows are fast, dangerous, and are amazing to have. And that is why they are number one

So, there you have it. Did you enjoy the list? Tell me what you thought below. With that, I will see you all next time.