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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Triforce Shards Walkthrough

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Triforce Shards Walkthrough

This is a walkthrough for the Triforce Shards section of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Read on for a complete story guide through collecting the Triforce Shards, as well as a list of the important items that you can get as you progress!

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Triforce Shards Walkthrough

Preparation and Collectibles

1
Give Mrs. Marie Joy Pendants
Before starting the Triforce Shards quest, you must get the Cabana Deed from Mrs. Marie on Windfall Island. Give her 20 Joy Pendants to get this item.

If you give her 20 more Joy Pendants in the HD version of the game, she will give you Treasure Chart #45. In the GameCube version, she will give you the Hero's Charm.
* In the HD remake, you can get Treasure Chart #46 from the second secret cavern on Pawprint Isle. Use the Hookshot to get to the strange-looking tree marking the entrance to a hidden cave. This Treasure Chart leads to a Piece of Heart, so get it before continuing your adventure.

In the GameCube version, this hidden area holds a Silver Rupee.
* You can get another Piece of Heart by getting the treasure from Treasure Chart #5 that you got in the Wind Temple. This treasure is located on Thorned Fairy Island.
3 You can now start collecting Triforce Shards! However, this part of the main quest differs greatly between the original GameCube and HD remake versions of the game. Please select your game version to direct you to the corresponding walkthrough.
▶︎ Original Version
▶︎ HD Version

Original Version

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1
Receive the IN-Credible Chart
If you've broken out Tingle from jail, you should find a letter from him in the mail. Open it at any postbox for 201 Rupees and read it to receive the IN-Credible Chart. This will give you the locations of most of the Triforce Charts and Shards.
2
Destroy the Warship at the Entrance
Sail to the Islet of Steel and destroy the warship. Sail through the newly unblocked entrance and stand on the Wind Crest inside. Play the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing Triforce Chart #1.
3
Grapple on the Bar Above
Head to the Private Oasis. Treasure Chart #27 can be found on this island, outside the cabana. Enter the Cabana with the Cabana Deed in hand. Use your Grappling Hook on the bar above to put out the fire in the fireplace. You can then go inside the newly revealed entrance.
▶︎ How to Get Cabana Deed
4
Enter the Hole on the Wall Without a Ladder
Turn right and take another right turn once the path forks. Drop down the ladder and crawl into the hole on the wall with no ladder. Go left, right, forward, and then right again to reach a ladder.
5
Hammer the Pegs to Open the Gates
Climb up the ladder and hammer down the two pegs. This will open two gates. Take the path to the left and go down the ladder.
*
Obtain an Optional Orange Rupee
You may crawl into the hole to the left after going down until you reach the end of the tunnel. You will find a chest that contains an Orange Rupee.
6
Reveal a Hole Behind the Pots
Crawl into the hole directly in front of the ladder. Once you have reached the end of the tunnel, climb up the ladder and hammer down the peg in the room. Jump into the hole near the peg to defeat the enemies and break the pots to reveal an entrance.
7
Open the Cabana Triforce Chest
Crawl into the entrance until you reach the other end. Climb up the ladder and play the Wind's Requiem. This will spawn a chest that contains Triforce Chart #2. Exit the cavern by hammering the nearby peg to open a gate then finding the warp.
8
Shoot the Kargorocs
Head to Bird's Peak Rock with some Hyoi Pears. Upon landing, use your bow to take out the Kargorocs on top of the rock spires. You do not need to defeat all of them, but you may do so to make the next step easier.
9
Use a Seagull to Hit the Switches
Use a Hyoi Pear to take control of a seagull. Fly the seagull to the top of each rock spire to hit the switches. If the seagull gets caught by a Kargoroc, use another Hyoi Pear to fly another seagull to the remaining switches.
10
Enter the Hole Behind the Opened Gate
Once the switches are all activated, a gate in the island will open. Go inside the newly revealed entrance and jump into the tunnel. Stand on the Wind Crest inside, then the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing Triforce Chart #3.
11
Go Up Diamond Steppe Island With the Hookshot
Sail to Diamond Steppe Island. Once you have arrived, use your hookshot on the trees to pull yourself up. Once you are on the top of the island, walk near the edge of the cliff and jump into the hole.
12
Enter the Pot in Front
Enter the Warp Pot in front of the entrance. After being warped, enter the Warp Pot directly in front of the one you just climbed out of.
13
Enter the Pot on the Right
After warping, you will see two Warp Jars behind two Floor Masters. Run past the Floor Masters and enter the jar on the right.
14
Enter the Left Pot Behind the Floormaster
You will then be warped to an area on a ship. Run past the Floor Master and enter the left Warp Jar behind it.
15
Obtain the Ghost Ship Chart
After being warped, run past the area's Floor Master until you see a chest. Open it to obtain the Ghost Ship Chart.
16
View the Ghost Ship Chart
After leaving the cavern, open the Ghost Ship chart at night. It will show you the current location of the Ghost Ship according to the phase of the moon.
17
Open the Ghost Ship Chest
Sail to the Ghost Ship at night. Defeat the enemies that are inside and a ladder will drop. Climb up to open a chest that contains Triforce Chart #4. You will be warped outside afterwards, and the Ghost Ship will never appear again.
18
Destroy the Gold Warship
Sail to the left of Needle Rock Isle. Destroy the golden warship and use the hook on the ring of light it leaves behind. You will pull up a chest containing Triforce Chart #5.
19
Lift the Stone Head to Enter the Savage Labyrinth
Head to Outset Island. Climb the area near your house and use the Hookshot to get to the platform with the stone head. Throw the stone head to reveal a cavern entrance. Be sure to prepare a lot of healing items before you enter.
▶︎ Savage Labyrinth Guide and Rewards
20
Defeat the Enemies on Each Floor
Go down the hole leading to the Savage Labyrinth. You will progress through the floors by defeating all of the enemies. Keep going until you reach the 30th floor.
21
Open the Chest on the 30th Floor
Once you've reached the 30th floor, stand on the Wind Crest inside then play the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing Triforce Chart #6.
*
Obtain the Piece of Heart on the 50th Floor
You may progress further through the Savage Labyrinth. If you manage to clear 50 floors, you will have access to a chest containing a Piece of Heart.
22
Lift the Stone Head in Stone Watcher Island
Head to the top of Stone Watcher Island and throw the large stone head to destroy it. Jump into the newly revealed hole. After landing, enter the door in front of you.
23
Defeat the Enemies in Every Room
Upon entering the room, you will see five doors. The one at the center is locked, while the other doors contain enemies. Clear the four unlocked rooms by defeating the enemies inside, then defeat the enemies that spawn in the main room afterwards. This will unlock the door at the center.
24
Play the Wind
Enter the door at the center. Stand on the Wind Crest inside, then play the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing Triforce Chart #7.
25
Climb the Island With the Hookshot
Head to Overlook Island and climb up by using the Hookshot on the trees. Once you find the cavern entrance, jump inside.
26
Defeat Every Enemy to Unlock the Center Door
Upon entering the room, you will see five doors. The one at the center is locked, while the other doors contain enemies. Clear the four unlocked rooms by defeating the enemies inside, then defeat the enemies that spawn in the main room afterwards. This will unlock the door at the center.
27
Open the Triforce Chest
Enter the door at the center. Stand on the Wind Crest inside, then the play Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing Triforce Chart #8.
28
Have Tingle Decipher the Charts
Head to Tingle Island and climb up the tower. Once you reach the top, you can speak to Tingle and have your Triforce Charts deciphered. This will cost 398 Rupees per chart, so be sure to have a lot of Rupees on hand.
29
Use the Charts to Find the Triforce Shards
Head to the areas marked on the deciphered charts and pull the chests containing the Triforce Shards up from the sea. They are located on Greatfish Isle, Gale Isle, Stone Watcher Island, Outset Island, Cliff Plateau Isles, Southern Triangle Island, Seven-Star Isles, and Two-Eye Reef respectively.
30 Now that you have the Triforce, prepare for the final leg of your journey. Get a serving of Grandma's Elixir Soup and stock up on items before proceeding.
▶︎ Ganon's Tower Walkthrough

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1
IN-Credible Chart
After clearing the Wind Temple, you will find a letter from Tingle in the mail. Open it at any postbox for 201 Rupees and read it to receive the IN-Credible Chart. This will give you the locations for most of the Triforce Charts and Shards.
2
Climb the Island Using the Hookshot
Sail to Diamond Steppe Island. Once you have arrived, use your hookshot on the trees to pull yourself up. Once you are on the top of the island, walk near the edge of the cliff and jump into the hole.
3
The First Two Warp Jars
Enter the Warp Pot in front of the entrance. After being warped, enter the Warp Pot directly in front of the one you just climbed out of.
4
Enter the Right Jar Behind the Floor Masters
After warping, you will see two Warp Jars behind two Floor Masters. Run past the Floor Masters and enter the jar on the right.
5
Enter the Left Jar Behind the Floor Master
You will then be warped to an area on a ship. Run past the Floor Master and enter the left Warp Jar behind it.
6
Ghost Ship Chart
After being warped, run past the area's Floor Master until you see a chest. Open it to obtain the Ghost Ship Chart.
7
Check the Ghost Chart
After leaving the cavern, open the Ghost Ship chart at night. It will show you the current location of the Ghost Ship according to the phase of the moon.
8
Open the Chest in the Ghost Ship
Sail to the Ghost Ship at night. Defeat the enemies that are inside and a ladder will drop. Climb up to open a chest that contains a Triforce Shard. You will be warped outside afterwards, and the Ghost Ship will never appear again.
9
Grapple the Bar Above in the Cabana
Head to the Private Oasis. Treasure Chart #27 can be found on this island, outside the cabana. Enter the Cabana with the Cabana Deed in hand. Use your Grappling Hook on the bar above to put out the fire in the fireplace. You can then go inside the newly revealed entrance.
▶︎ How to Get Cabana Deed
10
Enter the Hole on the Right
Turn right and take another right turn once the path forks. Drop down the ladder and crawl into the hole on the wall with no ladder. Go left, right, forward, and then right again to reach a ladder.
11
Hammer the Pegs
Climb up the ladder and hammer down the two pegs. This will open two gates. Take the path to the left and go down the ladder.
*
Orange Rupee
You may crawl into the hole to the left after going down until you reach the end of the tunnel. You will find a chest that contains an Orange Rupee.
12
Reveal the Entrance Behind the Pots
Crawl into the hole directly in front of the ladder. Once you have reached the end of the tunnel, climb up the ladder and hammer down the peg in the room. Jump into the hole near the peg to defeat the enemies and break the pots to reveal an entrance.
13
Hammer the Peg Near the Triforce Chest
Crawl into the entrance until you reach the other end. Climb up the ladder and play the Wind's Requiem. This will spawn a chest that contains a Triforce Shard. Exit the cavern by hammering the nearby peg to open a gate then finding the warp.
14
Destroy the Warship Blocking the Entrance
Sail to the Islet of Steel and destroy the warship. Sail through the newly unblocked entrance and stand on the Wind Crest inside. Play the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing Triforce Chart 1.
15
Shoot Kargorocs With Your Bow
Head to Bird's Peak Rock with some Hyoi Pears. Upon landing, use your bow to take out the Kargorocs on top of the rock spires. You do not need to defeat all of them, but you may do so to make the next step easier.
16
Use a Seagull to Turn the Switches
Use a Hyoi Pear to take control of a seagull. Fly the seagull to the top of each rock spire to hit the switches. If the seagull gets caught by a Kargoroc, use another Hyoi Pear to fly another seagull to the remaining switches.
17
Enter the Newly Opened Gate
Once the switches are all activated, a gate in the island will open. Go inside the newly revealed entrance and jump into the tunnel. Stand on the Wind Crest inside, then the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing Triforce Chart 2.
18
Destroy the Golden Warship
Sail to the left of Needle Rock Isle. Destroy the golden warship and use the hook on the ring of light it leaves behind. You will pull up a chest containing Triforce Chart 3.
19
Speak to Tingle to Decipher Triforce Charts
Head to Tingle Island and climb up the tower. Once you reach the top, you can speak to Tingle and have your Triforce Charts deciphered. This will cost 398 Rupees per chart, so be sure to have a lot of Rupees on hand.
20
Use the Triforce Charts to Find the Shards at Sea
Head to the areas marked on the deciphered charts and pull the chests containing the Triforce Shards up from the sea. They are located on Greatfish Isle, the Cliff Plateau Isles, and Stone Watcher Island respectively.
21
Lift and Throw the Stone Head
Head to the top of Stone Watcher Island and throw the large stone head to destroy it. Jump into the newly revealed hole. After landing, enter the door in front of you.
22
Defeat the Enemies in Each Room
Upon entering the room, you will see five doors. The one at the center is locked, while the other doors contain enemies. Clear the four unlocked rooms by defeating the enemies inside, then defeat the enemies that spawn in the main room afterwards. This will unlock the door at the center.
23
Play the Wind
Enter the door at the center. Stand on the Wind Crest inside, then play the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing a Triforce Shard.
24
Climb Up Overlook Island With the Hookshot
Head to Overlook Island and climb up by using the Hookshot on the trees. Once you find the cavern entrance, jump inside.
25
Clear Each Room
Upon entering the room, you will see five doors. The one at the center is locked, while the other doors contain enemies. Clear the four unlocked rooms by defeating the enemies inside, then defeat the enemies that spawn in the main room afterwards. This will unlock the door at the center.
26
Spawn the Triforce Shard Chest
Enter the door at the center. Stand on the Wind Crest inside, then the play Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing a Triforce Shard.
27
Destroy the Stone Head in Outset Island
Exit the cavern and head to Outset Island. Climb the area near your house and use the Hookshot to get to the platform with the stone head. Throw the stone head to reveal a cavern entrance. Be sure to prepare a lot of healing items before you enter.
▶︎ Savage Labyrinth Guide and Rewards
28
Clear Floors in the Savage Labyrinth
Go down the hole leading to the Savage Labyrinth. You will progress through the floors by defeating all of the enemies. Keep going until you reach the 30th floor.
29
Reach the 30th Floor in the Savage Labyrinth
Once you've reached the 30th floor, stand on the Wind Crest inside then play the Wind's Requiem to spawn a chest containing the last Triforce Shard.
*
Obtain the Hero
You may use the Mirror Shield to break the elephant statue in order to progress further through the Savage Labyrinth. If you manage to clear 50 floors, you will have access to a chest containing the Hero's Charm. This item allows you to see an opponent's remaining health.
30 Now that you have the Triforce, prepare for the final leg of your journey. Get a serving of Grandma's Elixir Soup and stock up on items before proceeding.
▶︎ Ganon's Tower Walkthrough

Items to Get

Important Items

Item How to Get
Cabana Deed Give Mrs. Marie 20 Joy Pendants after completing the Killer Bees Hide-and-Seek Challenge.
Treasure Chart #45 (HD version only) Give Mrs. Marie 20 additional Joy Pendants after getting the Cabana Deed.
Hero's Charm (GameCube version only) Give Mrs. Marie 20 additional Joy Pendants after getting the Cabana Deed.
Treasure Chart #46 (HD version only) Obtained from the secret cavern on Pawprint Isle that requires the Hookshot.
Piece of Heart (HD version only) Get the treasure from Treasure Chart #46.
Piece of Heart Get the treasure from Treasure Chart #5.
Treasure Chart #27 Obtained from a chest in the Private Oasis.
IN-Credible Chart Free Tingle from jail, then check your postbox after you begin looking for Triforce Shards.
Ghost Ship Chart Use the Hookshot to get to the Warp Jar puzzle. Solve the puzzle to get to the chest containing the chart.
Piece of Heart (GameCube version only) Clear 50 floors of the Savage Labyrinth.
Hero's Charm (HD version only) Clear 50 floors of the Savage Labyrinth.

Original Version Triforce Charts

Checkbox Chart Location Triforce Shard Location
Triforce Chart 1
Found in Islet of Steel 		Greatfish Isle (B4)
Triforce Chart 2
Found in Private Oasis 		Gale Isle (D1)
Triforce Chart 3
Found in Bird's Peak Rock 		Stone Watcher Island (C5)
Triforce Chart 4
Found in Ghost Ship 		Outset Island (B7)
Triforce Chart 5
Found in Needle Rock Isle 		Cliff Plateau Isles (G6)
Triforce Chart 6
Found in Outset Island 		Southern Triangle Island (D5)
Triforce Chart 7
Found in Stone Watcher Island 		Seven-Star Isles (F1)
Triforce Chart 8
Found in Overlook Island 		Two-Eye Reef (D7)

HD Version Triforce Charts

Checkbox Chart Location Triforce Shard Location
Triforce Chart 1
Found in Islet of Steel (B5) 		Greatfish Isle (B4)
Triforce Chart 2
Found in Bird's Peak Rock (G5) 		Stone Watcher Island (C5)
Triforce Chart 3
Found in Needle Rock Isle (A5) 		Cliff Plateau Isles (G6)

List of All Charts

HD Version Triforce Shards

Shard No. Location
1 Greatfish Isle (B4)
(Associated with Triforce Chart 1)
2 Stone Watcher Island (C5)
(Associated with Triforce Chart 2)
3 Cliff Plateau Isles (G6)
(Associated with Triforce Chart 3)
4 Outset Island (B7)
5 Stone Watcher Island (C5)
6 Private Oasis (E5)
7 Overlook Island (G1)
8 Ghost Ship

All Triforce Charts and Triforce Shard Locations

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3 Windfall Island 4 Dragon Roost Island
5 Dragon Roost Cavern 6 Forest Haven
7 Forbidden Woods 8 The Third Pearl
9 Tower of the Gods 10 Hyrule Castle
11 Return to the Forsaken Fortress 12 Earth Temple
13 Wind Temple 14 Triforce
15 Ganon's Tower

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