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Games	The Legend of Zelda; The Adventure of Link; A Link to the Past; Link's Awakening; Ocarina of Time; Majora's Mask; Oracle of Seasons; Oracle of Ages; Four Swords; The Wind Waker; Four Swords Adventures; The Minish Cap; Twilight Princess; Phantom Hourglass; Spirit Tracks; Skyward Sword; A Link Between Worlds; Breath of the Wild
Related	Piece of Heart; Stamina Vessel
Media
Music	Heart Container Get (Ocarina of Time)

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Revision as of 18:43, October 11, 2020

Heart Containers are collectible items that increase Link's maximum number of hearts by one, also refilling his hearts to full if he has lost any. Heart Containers have been appearing since The Legend of Zelda and have since appeared in every title. They are most commonly found after defeating a dungeon's boss, but can also be found scattered around the landscape, usually in hidden locations. Occasionally, they can be obtained by completing difficult side quests.

Pieces of Heart

Main article: Piece of Heart

If Link can collect four Pieces of Heart (five in Twilight Princess), he creates a full Heart Container. Pieces of Hearts can be found by completing side quests, getting good scores in mini-games, or searching various dungeons and overworld areas.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Main article: The Legend of Zelda Heart Containers

In the first game, Link's maximum health can reach 16 hearts. Link begins with three and earns a Heart Container with every dungeon boss defeated. There are eight dungeon bosses giving Link a maximum of eleven hearts.

The remaining five can be found across the land of Hyrule in caves. Inside these caves, the Old Man offers Link either a Heart Container or a Water of Life.^[1] It is not recommended to take the Life Potion instead of the Heart Container, because Link can purchase an unlimited amount at the Potion Shop,^[2] but the Heart Container is gone forever if not chosen.

The Adventure of Link

Main article: The Adventure of Link Heart Containers

The second game is unique in the series as Link's health is represented by bars rather than by hearts. Link begins the game with four bars. Additional bars can be added by locating Heart Containers concealed within hidden locations across Hyrule. There are four Heart Containers in the game reaching a maximum of eight bars. Link can also decrease the amount of damage he receives by increasing his Life level. Using the Shield Spell halves all damage taken, though only temporarily.

A Link to the Past

The third game returns to the traditional heart meter, but this time, Link can have a maximum of 20 hearts, ten of which are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses, plus one earned at the end of the game's prologue mission. This is also the first game to introduce Pieces of Heart. A Piece of Heart can normally be found in hidden locations or by completing side quests. If four Pieces of Heart are collected, it forms a new Heart Container. There are 24 Pieces of Heart scattered throughout the game, contributing six Heart Containers.

Link's Awakening

Link's Awakening (1993) & Link's Awakening DX

In Link's Awakening and Link's Awakening DX, Link can obtain a maximum of 14 hearts. Eight are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining three are obtained by collecting the twelve Pieces of Heart scattered across Koholint Island.

Link's Awakening (2019)

See also: Link's Awakening Heart Pieces

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Link can obtain a maximum of 20 hearts. Eight are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining nine are obtained by collecting the 36 Pieces of Heart scattered across Hyrule.

Majora's Mask

Majora's Mask also features a maximum of 20 hearts. Beginning with three Heart Containers, four are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining 13 are obtained by collecting the 52 Pieces of Heart scattered across Termina.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

In both games, Link can obtain a maximum of 14 hearts. Eight are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining three are obtained by collecting the twelve Pieces of Heart scattered across Holodrum and the same number in Labrynna.

The Wind Waker

The Wind Waker features a maximum of 20 hearts. Six are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. The remaining eleven are obtained by collecting the 44 Pieces of Heart scattered across the Great Sea.

The Minish Cap

The Minish Cap features a maximum of 20 hearts. Five are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. One is obtained by fusing a Kinstone with a Minish in Lake Hylia. The remaining eleven are obtained by collecting the 44 Pieces of Heart scattered across Hyrule.

Twilight Princess

The thirteenth game in the series features a maximum of 20 hearts. Eight are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. Unlike previous games, Twilight Princess requires five Pieces of Heart to form a new Heart Container. The remaining nine are obtained by collecting the 45 Pieces of Heart scattered across the land.

Phantom Hourglass

Main article: Phantom Hourglass Heart Containers

The first DS game of the series features a maximum of 16 hearts. Seven are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. There are no Pieces of Heart in Phantom Hourglass, only full Heart Containers. The remaining six are found scattered across the sea.

Spirit Tracks

Main article: Spirit Tracks Heart Containers

The second DS game of the series also features a maximum of 16 hearts. Five are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses. Like its predecessor, there are no Pieces of Heart in Spirit Tracks, but only full Heart Containers. The remaining eight are found scattered across New Hyrule.

Skyward Sword

The sixteenth game in the series features a maximum of 20 hearts. Unlike previous games, Link starts with six hearts instead of three. Six are obtained by defeating dungeon bosses and another six are found by collecting the 24 Pieces of Heart scattered across the land and sky. Skyward Sword is also unique because two of the Heart Containers are obtained through Life Medals. There are two Life Medals in the game. When Link carries them in his Adventure Pouch, he is granted an additional Heart Container. If the medals are removed, then a Heart Container will be lost.

A Link Between Worlds

There are a maximum of 20 hearts in A Link Between Worlds. Link begins with three, ten are obtained from dungeon bosses, and the remaining seven are formed by collecting the 28 Pieces of Heart scattered across Hyrule and Lorule.

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, Heart Containers can be obtained by returning four Spirit Orbs to a Goddess Statue. They can also be obtained by defeating each of the four Divine Beasts.

Gallery

Heart Container Official Artwork from The Legend of Zelda
Heart Container Artwork from Million Publications Strategy Guide for The Legend of Zelda
Heart Container Sprite from The Legend of Zelda
Heart Container Artwork from The Adventure of Link
Heart Container Sprite from A Link to the Past
Heart Container Artwork from A Link to the Past
Heart Container Sprite from Link's Awakening
Heart Container Artwork from Ocarina of Time
Heart Container Artwork from The Wind Waker
Heart Container from Twilight Princess
Heart Container from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Heart Container Sprite from The Minish Cap

References

↑ "TAKE ANY ONE YOU WANT" — Old Man, The Legend of Zelda.
↑ "BUY MEDICINE BEFORE YOU GO" — Old Woman, The Legend of Zelda.

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Inventory	Raft Book of Magic Blue Ring Red Ring Stepladder Magical Key Power Bracelet
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Heart Container: Difference between revisions

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Pieces of Heart