Hyrule’s central region includes Hyrule Castle, Link’s House, the Blacksmith’s Forge, and the circular woods to the southwest. Much time is spent in these areas, especially Link’s House, where an odd fellow named Ravio sets up shop and begins renting out useful items after you clear the Eastern Palace and obtain either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Later, after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue, Ravio offers to sell his items in addition to renting them. Once you buy Ravio’s items, you can never lose them, and Mother Maiamai can use her nice magic to upgrade them for you!
Special Items (Hyrule Castle Region)
Item
Notes
Bombs
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Boomerang
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Bow
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover the locked gate at the Eastern Ruins. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Charm
Given to Link by Princess Zelda upon their first meeting at Hyrule Castle. A royal family heirloom.
Fire Rod
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Hammer
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Hookshot
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Ice Rod
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Master Sword Lv2
The Blacksmith in Hyrule will upgrade the Master Sword if you bring him two Master Ores. Master Sword Lv2 does twice as much damage as the original Master Sword!
Pendant of Courage
The charm that Princess Zelda gave to Link is revealed to be the Pendant of Courage shortly after you clear the Eastern Palace.
Pouch
After you clear the Eastern Palace, this can be found on the stump in the middle of Gulley’s woods (the circular woods west of Link’s House).
Sand Rod
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Tornado Rod
Rented by Ravio at Link’s House after you discover either the Power Glove or Zora’s Flippers. Sold by Ravio at Link’s House after you obtain all three Pendants of Virtue. Mother Maiamai will upgrade it if you buy it and bring her 10 lost Maiamais.
Chests (Hyrule Castle Region)
Chest (Contents)
Notes
Hyrule Chest #4 (Purple Rupee)
Atop the walls of Hyrule Castle (can be reached after you speak with Princess Zelda).
Behind the Blacksmith’s Forge (merge around the building).
Piece of Heart #7
On the ground on the east side of Hyrule Castle, surrounded by small rocks.
Piece of Heart #27
In the cave near the Blacksmith, which is blocked by a large rock. The Titan’s Mitt is required.
Lost Maiamais (Hyrule Castle Region)
Maiamai
Notes
Lost Maiamai #17
Hidden in a tree just behind the Blacksmith’s Forge (dash into the tree with the Pegasus Boots).
Lost Maiamai #18
Hidden under the Tornado Tiles right near the Blacksmith’s Forge (use the Tornado Rod to discover it).
Lost Maiamai #19
Hidden under the Tornado Tiles just south of Hyrule Castle (across the moat).
Lost Maiamai #20
Visible in a tree on the west side of Hyrule Castle, right next to the castle’s wall.
Lost Maiamai #21
Stuck to the back of Link’s House (merge around the building to reach it).
Lost Maiamai #22
Hidden in a tree just to the west of Link’s House.
Lost Maiamai #23
Visible in a tree at the north end of Gulley’s woods.
Lost Maiamai #24
Hidden in a tree just east of the Cucco Ranch (right next to the ranch’s fence).
Lost Maiamai #90
Under a large rock amidst a circle of small rocks atop a high ledge. You can reach this easily by traveling through a fissure in Lorule, or you can make a long merge-journey around the cliffs in Hyrule to reach it.
