Kokiri Sword
This is the first weapon that Link gets to use in the game. Found in the Kokiri Forest where Link grew up, the Kokiri Sword is indispensable to the young Link who will need its sturdy steel to battle the many hardships he faces as a young lad. You must find the Kokiri Sword and a shield before you can progress onto your first real challenge in the game. The sword is hidden in a little hole in a wall that leads to a secret area.

Master Sword
The Master Sword is found in the Temple of Time. Only the Hero of Time could pull this sword from the stone. Luckily, Link is the Hero of Time. The Master Sword is also the key to travelling through time.

Biggoron's Sword
This large, two-handed sword is twice as powerful as the Master Sword. To get it, as Adult Link, you must follow a trading sequence. Because of its size, Link cannot hold a shield at the same time as this sword, but its length and power will often make up that disappointment.

Bomb
These simple explosives are best used for gaining access to hidden areas or for blowing up the occasional boulder. Always carry a good supply on hand, however, as you'll need them to defeat certain enemies. When using these bombs, make sure to release them quickly, as they detonate fairly quick. If Link is too close to the bomb when it explodes, he'll lose some life. They can be dropped or thrown.

Bombchu
The Bombchu is an ingenious invention that acts like a sort of homing mine, except that it cannot be steered once released. With this item, Link can cause explosions in areas he cannot reach with regular bombs. These can be found in the market or in treasure chests in dungeons.

Boomerang
Found in Jabu-Jabu Belly, the Boomerang is a great weapon once you've found it. As a weapon, the Boomerang never runs out of ammo, since it always comes back. So feel free to lock on to the nearest bad guy, and hit him again and again. The Boomerang is also indispensable for the young Link in retrieving objects that are out of reach.

Deku Nut
In Hyrule Kingdom, you get what you pay for, and the Deku Nut is free. Found in large supplies throughout the kingdom (wherever bushes can be cut down or bought in shops), the Deku Nut is used to stun enemies with its bright flash when thrown.

Deku Stick
As basic a weapon as you're likely to find, the Deku Stick is surely adequate for whacking an enemy over the head, just don't expect it to last very long. Although this stick breaks easily, it can be used for other purposes, like lighting torches. This stick can be bought in Shops or collected after defeating certain enemies such as the Deku Baba.

Din's Fire
Din's Fire is one of the first spells Link learns at Hyrule Castle. If he finds too many enemies getting too close for comfort - no problem! Switch on Din's Fire and blaze away! Surrounded by a ring of fire, Link can barbecue his foes as long as his magic meter holds out. This spell also helps when you mush light multiple torches.

Fairy Bow
After spending the majority of his youth brandishing the Slingshot, Link eventually upgrades to the Fairy Bow. A more powerful weapon, the Bow is one of Link's most valuable weapons, indispensable due to its range. Over the course of the game, you'll find the Ice Arrow, Fire Arrow, and Light Arrow, each of which gives your shots various effects. The Fairy Bow is found in the Forest Temple.

Fairy Slingshot
Armed with a bag full of Deku Seeds, Link can strike down any number of foes from long-range using the Fairy Slingshot. Basically his only long-range weapon until finding the Boomerang, Link will need the Slingshot to shoot down bats, skulltulas, activate switches, and take care of any other out-of-reach objectives. The Slingshot is found in the Deku Tree.

Farore's Wind
Farore's Wind is actually a magic spell that Link will learn in Zora's Fountain. Using this spell, Link can create a Warp Point. Once the Warp Point is created, Link can warp back to any time he chooses. He can also relocate the Warp Point to a new spot. Unfortunately, Link can only use Farore's Wind in dungeons.

Hookshot
This is possibly the most useful tool in the game, the Hookshot serves not only as a weapon, but also as a grappling-hook which Link can use to pull himself up to high places which he could not normally reach. He can also use it to retrieve objects out of reach. The Hookshot can be upgraded to the Longshot later in the game. Link can find the Hookshot in the Graveyard.

Ice Arrow
While the Fire Arrow burns Link's enemies to a crisp, the Ice Arrow immobilizes them instead. Once trapped in a block of ice, Link can then dispose of his foes any way he sees fit. Link can pick up the Ice Arrow at the Gerudo Training Grounds.

Light Arrow
Presented to Link at the Temple of Time, the Light Arrow is an awesome weapon that will cause enemies to die at the very sight of it. The Light Arrow uses twice as much magic as either the Fire or Ice Arrows. Luckliy, the damage delivered is greater.

Fire Arrow
The Fire Arrow is gained after defeating the Water Temple at Lake Hylia. They can be used to light torches, scorch enemies, trigger switches, and a few other things.

Lens of Truth
This handy little tool reveals false walls and hidden items normally undetectable by Link. This item uses small amounts of magic power, but the payoff is worth the cost of power spent. This item is found in the Kakariko Well.

Magic Bean
Magic Beans can only be bought from a merchant by Zora's River. You can only buy ten of them. The merchant who sells them, doubles the price for each one! These beans must be planted as Young Link. Seven years later, he may reach heights previously inaccessible. You can tell a good place to plant seeds when you find a barren patch of soil.

Megaton Hammer
Found in the Fire Temple, Link is first clued in to the existence of the Megaton Hammer by Darunia's son. This mighty hammer can be used, not only to squash the opposition like bugs, but also to smash boulders and activate rusted-over switches.

Nayru's Love
Naryu's Love is a spell Link will learn from the Great Fairy at the Desert Collossus. It forms a protective shield around Link which protects Link from harm for a short period of time. Like most spells, it uses a fairly large amount of Link's magic.

Ocarina
The ocarina is the most important item in the game. After beating the Great Deku Tree dungeon, Saria, your best friend, will give you the fairy ocarina. Later in the game, Zelda will give you the Ocarina of Time! The ocarina will open doors, reveal hidden time blocks, and many other things.

Deku Shield
This shield is available to the young Link practically from the beginning of the game. After a little searching, Link can gather up enough Rupees to buy this from the Kokiri Village merchant. While the Deku Shield is sturdy enough, it will disintegrate after shielding Link from a fire attack.

Hylian Shield
Available for purchase at the Bazaar in the Market, Link must obtain this shield. It can be found for free by pulling on the grave with flowers in front of it in the Graveyard. Although it's too heavy for him to wield as a child, Young Link can still carry it on his back, providing limited protection should his Deku Shield burn up. The older Link can carry it like the younger Link carries the Deku Shield. Made of metal, the Hylian Shield is indestructible.

Mirror Shield
Found in the Spirit Temple, the Mirror Shield is absolutely crucial to Link's success in this difficult level. Capable of reflecting sunlight, spells, and energy attacks, the Mirror Shield is necessary to completing Link's objectives in this Temple.

Empty Bottles
As Link will discover, bottles can be used for carrying all sorts of things. There are four bottles in the game, and they can be found in Kakariko Village, Lon Lon Ranch, Lake Hylia, and the Market. They can save Link's life if they are filled with the right stuff.

Silver Scale
If Link can win the Diving Game in Zora;s Domain, he will receive the Silver Scale-a useful accessory that lets Link dive deeper than usual.

Gold Scale
While fishing at Lake Hylia, as an adult, beat the all-time record for catching the biggest fish, he will be awarded the Gold Scale. This scale lets Link dive even deeper than the Silver Scale.

Silver Gauntlets
The Silver Gauntlets give Link inhuman strength. Hidden in the Spirit Temple, these gloves will come in handy as Link attempts to complete his quest.

Golden Gauntlets
More powerful than the Silver Gauntlets, the Golden Gauntlets give you even more lifting power. Hidden in the Shadow Room of Ganon's Castle, it's a good idea to pick these up!

Goron Bracelet
After giving Darunia, the Goron leader, a personal concert, the big Goron boss gives Link the Goron Bracelet. The bracelet grants Link the power to pick up bomb flowers.

Goron Tunic
Found seven years later in the Goron City, Link obtains the Goron tunic from Darunia's son, interestingly named Link as well (or whatever you entered your name as). Honored to be in the original Link's presence, Darunia's son gives Link this heat-resistant tunic, which provides him with the protection necessary to withstand Death Mountain Crater's extreme heat. Without it, Link wouldn't last long. Remember to equip it when you go to the Crater.

Zora Tunic In Zora's Domain, you'll soon discover that King Zora has been imprisoned in a block of Red Ice. Once you obtain some Blue Fire in a bottle, thaw him out, you'll be given the Zora Tunic, made entirely of fish gills. Once equipped, you can remain underwater forever without drowning.

Hover Boots
Found in the Shadow Temple, the Hover Boots are a useful item. These boots give Link considerably more "hangtime" than he normally experiences after a timely jump. However, there is little traction to be found with these boots, so it pays to be cautious while using them.

Iron Boots
Used in conjunction with the Zora Tunic, the Iron Boots let Link stay at the bottom of any watery area. The additional weight keeps him glued to the ocean floor, where he would normally float. Link is not capable of running with these on.