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ThroughoutZelda: The Wind Wakerplayers will come across a handful of Spoils that don’t seem to serve much purpose, at least at first. The Joy Pendant is one of these items. Though youcan’t sell them to vendorsor use them as items, finding Joy Pendants inThe Wind Wakeris essential for the later part of the story when you must hunt down Triforce Shards.
Follow this guide to learn how to get Joy Pendants andhow to use Joy PendantsinThe Wind Waker. You’ll need to find a lot of them to get Joy Pendant gift rewards, so be on the lookout for these butterfly-shaped necklaces from sources listed below.
How To Get Joy Pendants In Zelda: The Wind Waker
To get more Joy Pendants,Zelda: The Wind Wakerplayers have a few options. The first Joy Pendant that most players find is part of theKiller Bees minigame in Windfall Island. Talk to the teacher, Mrs. Marie, in the classroom opposite the windmill, then talk to the Killer Bees to initiate the hide-and-seek game.
After you find all four Killer Bees, return to their teacher, then go back to the kids to learn that there is one Joy Pendant hidden up a tree by the bomb shop. Roll into the tree on the right side of the bomb shop (up the hill by the dock on Windfall Island), and a Joy Pendant will drop from the tree.Bring this to Mrs. Marie to learn that she wants more Joy Pendants.
you may also find Joy Pendants in item chests throughout the game, especially on watchtowers in the Great Ocean and other side areas throughout the game. Keep an eye out for chests in every dungeon and open area.
Joy Pendants are most commonly found as loot from defeated monsters, especially when a monster drops a breakable item orb.
These containers often hold a Joy Pendant within, especially when dropped by higher-level enemies. You can also use the Grappling Hook on any Bokoblin enemy for a high chance to steal its Joy Pendant.
What Is Joy Pendant Used For In The Wind Waker?
InThe Wind Waker, Joy Pendants are used as a gift for Mrs. Marie, the teacher on Outset Island. You must complete the Killer Bees hide-and-seek game, and give her a Joy Pendant for her birthday on behalf of the gang, to be able to unlock this gift-giving system.
There are two milestones Link can reach for gifting Mrs. Marie a certain number of Joy Pendants:
If you continue to give Mrs. Marie Joy Pendants,Zelda: The Wind Wakerplayers will get Rupees. There are no additional rewards after you get the Hero’s Charm.
