Three Heart Challenge

The Three Heart Challenge is an optional challenge where a game in the Zelda series is completed without obtaining a or forming a Heart Container, keeping only the three starting Heart Containers throughout the game.

Restrictions and Variations
It is possible to perform the Three Heart Challenge in most Zelda games, with only a few exceptions:


 * , where the game starts with four life bars
 * , where the Pendants and will only appear after collecting the Heart Container
 * , where the boss room door will only open after collecting the Heart Container
 * SS undefined, where the game starts with six Heart Containers

The Three Heart Challenge can be further expanded into a Low% Three Heart Challenge, where optional items must be avoided, including upgrades, and collecting Potions, Fairies, and any other health recovering items.