Link
The young hero controlled by the player, tasked with saving Zelda and opposing Vaati.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Link |
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A | Use the item assigned to A The assigned item can be changed in the item screen. |
B | Use the sword or the item assigned to B The exact function depends on the current equipment setup. |
R | Raise the shield or perform context-sensitive actions The function varies with Link's current state. |
Start | Open the pause and equipment screen |
Combos and sequences
RD-pad | Roll while moving Hold R while moving when the rolling ability is available. |
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How it plays
How does The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap play?
The game uses a top-down perspective. Link explores Hyrule, enters dungeons, defeats enemies, solves environmental puzzles, and collects items that unlock new paths and abilities.
The Ezlo cap lets Link shrink at special portals. Minish-sized areas alter traversal, combat, and puzzle solutions. Progression follows a guided dungeon structure, with new equipment used both in later dungeons and in previously inaccessible overworld locations. Optional Kinstone fusions, heart pieces, figurines, and sword techniques add exploration goals.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap?
Explore each new region thoroughly after obtaining an item; many earlier obstacles become passable.
- Fuse Kinstones with suitable characters and check newly opened locations.
- Collect heart pieces and sword techniques when routes become available.
- In dungeons, map unexplored rooms and test new items against suspicious walls, switches, and ledges.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Princess Zelda
Link's friend and the princess of Hyrule, whose transformation begins the adventure.
Ezlo
A cursed Minish sage who becomes Link's talking cap and guides him through the quest.
Vaati
A powerful sorcerer who seeks the Light Force and serves as the game's principal antagonist.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the shrinking portals whenever the environment contains small openings, Minish-sized objects, or unusual floor markings.
- 2
Keep spare Kinstones and revisit characters after major story events.
- 3
Save before optional combat challenges and difficult dungeon rooms.
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