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Zelda: Link's Awakening (Remake)

How to Get the Koholint Sword

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☆Interactive Map of Koholint Island
★Empty Bottle Locations
☆Chamber Dungeons Guide
★Hero Mode Guide and Rewards

The Koholint Sword is obtained by exchanging 40 Secret Seashells, and is considered the best sword in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Remake) for the Nintendo Switch! Learn more about the Koholint Sword and how to get the best sword with this guide!

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How to Get the Koholint Sword

Exchange 40 Secret Seashells in the Seashell Mansion

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The Koholint Sword is one of the five rewards available in Seashell Mansion, with this best sword in the game being the fourth reward.

To obtain the Koholint Sword, you need to collect at least 40 Secret Seashells scattered across Koholint and bring them to the mansion in Ukuku Prairie. This reward will be given on top of a Piece of Heart, the Seashell Sensor, and a Chamber Stone!

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Koholint Sword: General Information

Deals More Damage Than the Starting Sword

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 Location: Seashell Mansion
Item Type: Equipment
Description: A finely crafted sword you were presented with at the Seashell Mansion.
How to Obtain: Obtained by trading 40 Secret Seashells inside Seashell Mansion.

The Koholint Sword will replace your starting sword upon obtaining it from the Seashell Mansion. This will increase the damage you deal, which can be boosted further by equipping the Red Mail!

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Koholint Sword Magic Powder Magic Rod
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