Stealth

Some situations require a hero not boldly crash in through the front gates. Hyrule, Labrynna, and the Great Sea are no exceptions, even for the most courageous young men.

Stealth Missions are any mission, large or small, testing the ability to sneak past guards.

Hyrule Castle
In  Ocarina of Time, Young Link must sneak past the patrolling soldiers in order to meet Princess Zelda in the courtyard. Attacking the soldiers is not recommended. Upon seeing Link, they'll quickly apprehend him and toss him in the dirt road to town.

In  The Minish Cap, After the castle is lockdowned for security, Link's only way back in is through stealth. Ezlo's power to shrink Link to Minish sized is a huge help.