Flippers

Template:Item Flippers, also known as the Zora's Flippers in A Link to the Past, the Oracle series and A Link Between Worlds is an item that allows Link to swim. It first appeared in A Link to the Past and returned in Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, The Minish Cap and A Link Between Worlds.

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

Flippers from A Link to the Past

Flippers from A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, Zora's Flippers are bought from King Zora for 500 Rupees and are required to reach certain areas of the game. They allow Link to use the Whirlpool Waterways to warp between bodies of water. Link can obtain them once he obtains the Power Glove.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Link is able to dive underwater while swimming, much like in later games. This can be used to avoid attacks or certain traps.

Link's Awakening

Flippers from Link's Awakening

Flippers from Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, the Flippers are not purchased, but instead obtained from the Angler's Tunnel. The Flippers allow Link to dive underwater, an action that is necessary to enter the Catfish's Maw and to obtain various Pieces of Heart. By diving underwater, Link can avoid attacks from Zoras and other enemies while swimming (when he can't use weapons).

Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons

Zora's Flippers

Zora's Flippers

In Oracle of Ages, the Zora's Flippers are found in Cheval's Tomb in Yoll Graveyard. They are used to pass Cheval's tests in order to get Cheval Rope. Later in the game, Link can find the Mermaid Suit, an upgrade for the Flippers, in the Mermaid's Cave. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short while (if he is wearing the Zora Ring, he can dive for an infinite length of time).

In Oracle of Seasons, the Zora's Flippers are rewarded to Link in Sunken City if he can find the Master's Plaque and bring it back to the Master Diver with the help of Dimitri.

The Minish Cap

Flippers from The Minish Cap

Flippers from The Minish Cap

In The Minish Cap, Link finds the Flippers as a Minish in a sewer underneath Hyrule Town's library after a long sidequest which involves returning overdue books. Librari, a Minish elder, sends Link down into the sewer. With these flippers, Link is able to gain entrance to the Temple of Droplets at Lake Hylia.

Twilight Princess

Main article: Zora Armor

While not specifically mentioned or named, the Zora Armor includes flipper-like boots that are likely intended to be Zora's Flippers. These allow Link to swim while underwater.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, the Zora's Flippers are found at Zora's Domain. Once Link returns the Smooth Gem to Queen Oren pool, she returns to normal and gives the young hero the Zora's Flippers as a sign of her gratitude.

Gallery

• Zora's Flippers on the Sub Screen of A Link to the Past

  Zora's Flippers on the Sub Screen of A Link to the Past

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  Link holding up Zora's Flippers as he purchases Zora's Flippers from King Zora at Zora's Waterfall in A Link to the Past

• Link swimming with the Flippers in A Link to the Past

  Link swimming with the Flippers in A Link to the Past

• Link swimming with the Flippers in Link's Awakening

  Link swimming with the Flippers in Link's Awakening

• Art of Zora's Flippers from the Oracle Series

  Art of Zora's Flippers from the Oracle Series

• Render of Zora's Flippers from A Link Between Worlds

  Render of Zora's Flippers from A Link Between Worlds

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	Template:Japanese, Template:Japanese	Flippers, Zora's Flippers
	FrenchEU	Palmes, Palmes Zora
	German	Flossen, Zoras Flossen
	Italian	Pinne di Zora
	SpanishEU	Aletas, Aletas de Zora	Fins, Zora Fins
	SpanishLA	Aletas , Aletas zora	Fins, Zora fins