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The [[Three Heart Challenge]] is one of the most popular challenges in the ''Zelda'' series, consisting of completing a game with only the three starting [[Heart Container]]s (six in {{SS}}). [[Link]] must never obtain any [[Piece of Heart|Heart Pieces]] or Heart Containers throughout the game. The two games in which the challenge cannot be "properly" done, due to requiring [[Link]] to obtain at least one Heart Container, are {{ALttP}} and {{LA}}.

== Speedrun ==

Runs or even certain challenges can also be performed in the form of a [[TAS|Tool-Assisted Speedrun]] (TAS), which uses frame advance, rerecords, and save states to execute perfect gameplay that is otherwise impossible for humans. A TAS can be used to demonstrate a perfect run, prove concepts, or showcase entertaining or difficult challenges.

== Randomizer ==

The ''Legend of Zelda'' series is very popular with randomizers, with one developed for nearly every title. The goal is usually to defeat the game's final boss. Every time a randomized game (differentiated by a "seed") is generated, the placement of items is different, allowing for greater variation in gameplay. In order to ensure that every randomized seed is still beatable, programming known as "logic" is implemented, which determines what locations or items [[Link]] will be able to access with the given items he has. When logic is in place, the randomizer can dynamically maximize the possible variation a seed can have, while still allowing the game to be completable. Sometimes, randomizers also include an option to exclude logic, which allows for the most possible variation, but also includes the risk of a playthrough being unbeatable. The logic can also be modified, depending on the given randomizer, to account for the use of [[glitches]] or exploits, such as those often used in [[Speedrun|speedruns]], if the player desires.

Randomizers often include "quality of life" changes, which can improve upon the experience for the player, especially if parts of the game are repeated or played through commonly. To allow the randomizer to work in an ideal manner for the player, parts of the game, often the intro or other sections, may also be skipped from the start to allow for a more open world. Other features may also be included, such as being able to start with specified items, shuffling entrances, shuffling background music, or changing the color of Link's clothing.

==Bingo ==

Bingo is an external feature that can be used to enhance a playthrough. For instance, a bingo board can be generated on a site that gives a randomly generated assortment of tasks, in the layout of a [[w:Bingo_(American_version)|bingo]] board, which the player can perform in the game, the goal being to find the fastest way to complete a full row or a column of tasks. This can involve the use of [[glitches]] or exploits, such as those used in [[Speedrun|speedruns]], if the player desires. A player can also choose to complete a "blackout", in which they complete every task on the board entirely.

== Reverse Dungeon Order Challenge==

The Reverse Dungeon Order Challenge requires completing each of the game's [[Dungeon|dungeons]] in reversed order, with the exception of the final dungeon. This challenge requires the use of [[glitches]], and is impossible for most titles. The titles that can do this challenge are {{ALttP}}, {{OoT}}, and {{MM}}, and the challenge does not apply to {{TLoZ}} or {{BotW}}, as their dungeons can be completed in any order by intentional design.

The Zero Death Challenge, or a deathless run, simply consists of completing a game without dying once. The rules of this challenge can vary according to the person doing it, and can vary greatly in difficulty as a result. For instance, one can choose to avoid obtaining any hearts, which would increase the difficulty of the challenge.

== Damageless ==

==== '''Notable Damageless Runs Completed''' ====

==={{TLoZ}}===

==== Swordless Run ====

==== Wooden Sword Run ====

==== White Sword Run ====

=== {{TAoL}}===

==== Low Stats Challenge ====

=== {{LA}}===

==== Swordless Run ====

==== Buy the Bow and Arrow ====

Save up enough [[Rupee|Rupees]] to buy the [[Bow|Bow and Arrow]] instead of stealing it. This is required if the player does not want [[Link|Link's]] name to be replaced with "THIEF".

==={{OoT}}===

==== '''Uber Challenge''' ====

The Uber Challenge is a further rendition of the [[Three Heart Challenge]]. It aims to beat the game in the hardest possible way, utilizing many difficult [[Glitches|tricks]] such as the Gerudo Valley Cucco Jump. The list of rules for the challenge are as follows:*No [[Piece of Heart|Heart Pieces]] or [[Heart Container|Heart Containers]]  

*Obtain all [[Medallions]]

*Cannot use [[Deku Stick|Deku Sticks]] to attack enemies

==={{MM}}===

 

==={{TP}}===

==== '''Cave of Ordeals Challenge''' ====

A new file is started and played up to the [[City in the Sky]], while obtaining no [[Piece of Heart|Heart Pieces]] or [[Heart Container|Heart Containers]]. Moreover, no [[Empty Bottle|Bottles]] (aside from the one received from {{Term|TPHD|Sera|link}}) or [[Bomb Bag]] or [[Quiver]] upgrades can be obtained. The [[Cave of Ordeals]] is then entered with the [[Wooden Shield|Wooden]] or [[Ordon Shield]], the [[Ordon Sword]], and the [[Zora Armor]] equipped, and no healing items.

==== '''Cave of Ordeals Challenge 2''' ====

==== '''Twilight Challenge''' ====

=== {{TPHD}} ===

==== Hero Mode amiibo Challenge ====

=== {{PH}}===

==== '''25:00 Temple of the Ocean King Challenge''' ====

Complete the [[Temple of the Ocean King]] with 25:00 [[Sand of Hours|Sands of Hours]] remaining.