SWORD:
This is Link's weapon of choice. Use it with the B button. Hold B to charge up the sword then release to do a spin attack. There are 4 different levels of sword. The first one comes from your uncle. The second one, the Master Sword, is from the Lost Woods after you get all three pendants. The third one, the Tempered Sword, is from the Smithys in the Dark World. The final one, the Golden Sword, comes from the fat fairy in the Dark World.
SHIELD:
The shield is equipped automatically and is also used automatically when
something is about to hit you. The first sword is from your uncle. The second one (the Red Shield) is from the fairy behind the waterfall and can protect you from fireballs. The third one (the Mirror Shield) is found in Turtle Rock and can deflect lasers.
CLOTHING:
Your clothing serves as your armor. The better your clothing, the better
your defence is. Link starts out with the standard green cloths, then he gets a stylish blue suit from the Ice Palace, and finally a lovely red costume from Ganon's Tower. The Blue Mail cuts damage by 25%, and the Red Mail cuts damage by 50%. So if you normally lose one heart from an enemy attack while wearing the Green Tunic, you will only lose a half
heart with the Red Mail.
PEGASUS BOOTS:
The Pegasus Boots, aside from speeding up long walks, can be used to ram
down some cracks walls. It's also great for attacking enemies and shaking rupees out of trees. Sahasrahla gives it to you after you show him the pendant of courage.
POWER GLOVE:
The power glove is used to pick up big rocks and other heavy objects. The first one is found in the desert palace. There's also a stronger version of the power glove called "Titan's Mitt". It can be found in the
Blind's Hideout dungeon.
FLIPPERS:
The flippers allow you to swim in deep water. Get them from Zora at Zora's Waterfall. It's a bargain at only 500 rupees! This is one of the few times you'll actually use those rupees anyway, so go ahead and fork it over to him.
MOON PEARL:
The Moon Pearl is an extremely important item. It prevents you from turning into a rabbit when you go to the Dark World. Weird, I know. What
will those crazy Japanese think of next? As a bunny, you cannot use your
sword or any items at all besides the magic mirror. The Moon Pearl is