Water (Terrain)

Water has appeared in every Legend of Zelda game to date. Usually, Link needs a certain item to be able to swim in water, but there are some Zelda games where Link starts with the ability to swim.

The main item Link needs to be able to swim is the Flippers, but he has obtained other items that let him cross water. In a few Zelda games, Link finds a Raft that can cross water. Oracle of Ages features a unique item called the Mermaid's Suit that not only allowed him to swim faster, but in very deep waters. He can even dive underwater, turning his appearance into that of a mermaid.

In The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass, Link was able to cross vast amounts of water using a boat. The The Wind Waker Link was able to swim for a set time, and he couldn't dive. For some odd reason, the Link in Phantom Hourglass lost his ability to swim at all.

In Ocarina of Time, Link could swim and dive in water, but he gained two Zora Scales that allowed him to dive deeper. Only one of the Zora Scales were necessary to completing the game.