Expanding Your Fortune: A Guide to Wallet Upgrades in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

So, you’re sailing the Great Sea, battling Bokoblins, and collecting Rupees like a pro in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. But there’s a problem: your wallet is bursting at the seams! Fear not, aspiring hero! Upgrading your wallet is essential to amassing a fortune and buying all those valuable items. The good news is, you can find two wallet upgrades in the game, significantly increasing your rupee-carrying capacity.

You obtain the wallet upgrades by finding the Great Fairies who will help you out. The first Great Fairy is found on Northern Fairy Island, one square north and west from Windfall Island. The other is on Outset Island, in the area where you first saved Tetra. You’ll need bombs to enter the one on Outset Island. After finding the great fairies, your maximum capacity becomes 5,000 rupees.

Finding Your Fortune: A Detailed Guide to Wallet Locations

The Great Sea is vast, but these helpful fairies aren’t too hard to find with a bit of direction. Let’s break down the location of each wallet upgrade in detail:

First Wallet Upgrade: Northern Fairy Island

• Location: This island is located directly northwest of Windfall Island on your sea chart. Check your map, it’s hard to miss!
• What to do: Simply sail up to the island and enter the Great Fairy Fountain. Inside, the Great Fairy will bestow upon you the first wallet upgrade. This will increase your rupee capacity from the default to 1,000 rupees.
• Difficulty: This is the easier of the two upgrades to acquire. No puzzles, no enemies, just a simple sail and a quick chat with a fairy.

Second Wallet Upgrade: Outset Island

• Location: Head back to Outset Island, your home sweet home. Remember the cliffside where you first rescued Tetra? That’s your destination.
• What to do: Look for a large boulder blocking a cave entrance on that cliffside. You’ll need bombs to blast it open. Enter the cave and you will find another Great Fairy. She’ll grant you the final wallet upgrade, boosting your carrying capacity to a whopping 5,000 rupees.
• Difficulty: Requires you to acquire bombs first, which you’ll naturally do as you progress through the main story. Otherwise, it’s a simple bomb and enter situation.

Maximizing Your Rupee Collection: Tips and Tricks

With your upgraded wallet, you’ll be swimming in rupees in no time. Here are some tips to help you become a true rupee mogul:

• Smash Everything: Seriously, break pots, cut grass, lift rocks. Rupees are hidden everywhere in Hyrule!
• Complete Side Quests: Many side quests offer substantial rupee rewards. Take the time to help the residents of the islands you visit.
• Explore Dungeons Thoroughly: Dungeons are often packed with rupees, both in chests and hidden within breakable objects.
• Sell Spoils to Beedle: Beedle’s Shop Ship is a great place to offload your spoils for a decent price. Keep an eye out for rare spoils that fetch even higher prices!
• Play Mini-Games: Many islands offer mini-games with rupee prizes. Practice your skills and rake in the cash!
• Farm Enemy Camps: Some islands have groups of enemies that respawn after you leave and return. Find a good farming spot and clear it out repeatedly for a steady stream of rupees. One such location is the Stone Watcher Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many rupees can I hold before getting any wallet upgrades?

Initially, Link can only hold a maximum of 200 rupees. This makes early game purchases a bit strategic.

2. Is it possible to miss a wallet upgrade in Wind Waker?

No, both wallet upgrades are permanently available. You can get them at any point in the game after you have the required items and abilities.

3. Do I need to complete any specific dungeons to get the wallet upgrades?

No, you don’t need to complete any dungeons specifically. However, you will need bombs to access the second wallet upgrade on Outset Island, and you generally acquire bombs through dungeon progression.

4. What’s the best way to farm rupees early in the game?

Early on, Windfall Island is a good source of rupees. Smash the pots around the island, and they’ll respawn when you enter and exit a building.

5. Are there any special rupee types in Wind Waker?

Yes, Wind Waker features several different types of rupees: Green (1 rupee), Blue (5 rupees), Yellow (10 rupees), Red (20 rupees), Purple (50 rupees), Orange (100 rupees), and Silver (200 rupees).

6. What is the most expensive item I can buy in Wind Waker?

The Shop Guru Statue is the final and most expensive item in the Trading Sequence. It is said to be one of the most coveted items by businessmen.

7. How many hearts can Link get in Wind Waker?

Link can obtain a maximum of 20 hearts by collecting heart containers from defeating bosses and finding Pieces of Heart.

8. What are Skull Necklaces used for?

Skull Necklaces can be given to the rich man on Windfall Island after rescuing the girls from the Forsaken Fortress to get Treasure Chart #2. You can also give three to the man near the potion shop to play a pig catching challenge.

9. Where is the best place to find valuable spoils to sell?

Different enemies drop different spoils. Kargarocs drop golden feathers, Moblins drop Skull Necklaces, and Darknuts drop Knight’s Crests. Experiment with different locations to find which spoils are most profitable for you.

10. Is there a rainbow rupee in Wind Waker?

The “Rainbow Tingle Rupee” is a feature only found in randomizer mods for Wind Waker. It’s not a part of the standard game.

11. Does Wind Waker have a rupee glitch?

Yes, there’s an infinite soup glitch. If you equip some Elixir Soup, then press the button you assigned it to and the start button at the same time. Then, on the items screen, swap the bottle of Elixir Soup with an empty bottle or another item. Link will drink the Elixir Soup, however, if you press start, the original Elixir Soup will still be there.

12. How long does it take to complete Wind Waker 100%?

A completionist run of The Wind Waker will likely take around 59½ hours. This includes all side quests, heart pieces, and other collectibles.

13. Will Wind Waker ever be released on the Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo has yet to announce The Wind Waker for the Nintendo Switch.

14. What are some of the best ways for games to help learning and education?

Video games have a wide range of positive effects, and there are many instances where gaming has been linked to better learning and education outcomes. One of the places that is devoted to the use of games in education is the Games Learning Society and their website can be found at GamesLearningSociety.org.

15. What is the longest Zelda game?

Tears of the Kingdom is the longest Zelda game, taking roughly 55 hours to beat. Breath of the Wild comes in second, taking around 50 hours to beat.

By following these tips and exploring the Great Sea thoroughly, you’ll have no problem filling up your newly upgraded wallets and becoming a true master of The Wind Waker! Now get out there and sail!