A LINK TO THE PAST - WEAPON GUIDE

This guide shows you all the possible weapon upgrades in A Link To The Past and how to get them.

Arrow Capacity

Link starts off with carrying just 30 arrows when he gets the Bow and Arrow. This can be upgraded up to 70. To do this go to the Pond of Happiness which is located in South-east of Hyrule, in Lake Hylia. Swim to the Island and go inside the cave, go up to the pond and it will ask you to throw an amount of rupees in. If you throw 100 in, a fairy will appear asking if you would like to carry more bombs or arrows. You will only be able to carry 5 extra arrows but if you have lots of rupees, then repeat the process, to get even more.

Bomb Capacity

Link starts off with carrying just 10 bombs when he first gets to use them. This can be upgraded up to 50. To do this go to the Pond of Happiness which is located in South-east of Hyrule, in Lake Hylia. Swim to the Island and go inside the cave, go up to the pond and it will ask you to throw an amount of rupees in. If you throw 100 in, a fairy will appear asking if you would like to carry more bombs or arrows. You will only be able to carry 5 extra bombs but if you have lots of rupees, then repeat the process, to get even more.

Magic Meter

To upgrade your magic meter, go to the area area just east of Kakariko Village, where you can get your sword tempered. There is a cave and then there is a hole next to it. Go up the stairs, use your hammer to pound the peg and then jump down into the hole. You will land in a room with two doors, go through the top until you reach a green type statue/idol. Sprinkle some magic powder on it and a bat will come out all angry so he will cast a spell at you. Now you will only use up 1/2 of magic when you use it. He makes it seem like he's punishing you when actually he's doing you a favour.

Swords

White Sword
You get this off Link's Uncle when you find him in Hyrule Castle.

Master Sword
You get the Master Sword after collecting all three pendants. It is located at the far north-west of the Lost Woods. You need this to complete the game.

Tempered Sword
In the dark world go to the area where the Library was in the Light World. At some stage you should find a frog there. Lift up the boulders and talk with him and he will follow you. Now go to the area where the Blacksmiths house is in the Light World. Now use your Magic Mirror to transport into the Light World. The frog will turn human into a kind of mini wizard man. You now have re-united him with his friend. They will offer you to temper your sword to make it stronger as a reward for just 10 rupees. Leave the house and come back about 5 minutes later to collect your sword.

Golden Sword
First you will need the super pink bomb. Go to the Bomb Shop, which is where Link's house was in the Light World. After getting the sixth crystal, the Super Bomb will now be up for sale. Buy it and walk the bomb to the Pyramid and blow up the big crack in one of the walls. Go inside and there will be a fountain. It will ask if you would like to throw an item in. Choose to throw in your sword and a fairy will appear giving you the Goldern Sword instead.

Shields

Uncle's Shield
You get this off Link's Uncle when you find him in Hyrule Castle.

Fire Shield
You can either buy the shield in the Dark World or get it the free way. When you have just got the flippers, leave Zora's Waterfall and you should find a small waterfall located at the top-left of the area just outside of Zora's Waterfall. Swim into the waterfall and it will take you to a fountain. It will ask if you would like to throw an item in. Choose to throw in your shield and a fairy will appear giving you theFire Shield instead.

Mirror Shield
You get this item in Turtle Rock as part of it's treasure.

Arrows

Bow and Arrow
The Bow and Arrow is found inside the East Palace in the Light World.

Silver Arrows
First you will need the super pink bomb. Go to the Bomb Shop, which is where Link's house was in the Light World. After getting the sixth crystal, the Super Bomb will now be up for sale. Buy it and walk the bomb to the Pyramid and blow up the big crack in one of the walls. Go inside and there will be a fountain. It will ask if you would like to throw an item in. Choose to throw in your bows and arrows and a fairy will appear giving you back your bow and silver arrows. The silver arrows are needed to defeat Ganon.

Boomerangs

Boomerang
You get this item in Hyrule Castle. It's a very handy weapon.

Magic Boomerang
The Magic Boomerang will go faster and further than the original. To upgrade your original boomerang, on leaving Zora's Waterfall after you have just got the flippers, you should find a small waterfall located at the top-left of the area just outside of Zora's Waterfall. Swim into the waterfall and it will take you to a fountain. It will ask if you would like to throw an item in. Choose to throw in your boomerang and a fairy will appear giving you the Magic Boomerang instead.

Mails

Green Mail
Link starts the game already with the Green Mail

Blue Mail
You get this in the fifth dungeon, Ice Palace. It takes 1/2 damage of your original green one.

Red Mail
You get this in Ganon's Tower. It takes 1/4 damage of your blue one.

Gloves

Power Glove
You get this item in the Desert Palace. It lets you lift rocks etc.

Titan's Mitt
You get this in the fourth dungeon. You can now lift heavier rocks and objects.

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