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Not to be confused with Dungeon Map, Mini-Map, or Map of Hyrule.
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Maps are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] They often show detailed representations of places Link can explore. There are mainly World and Dungeon Maps used for exploring their respective areas, but certain Maps exist that serve other purposes.

Location and Uses

Link's Map icon in Twilight Princess
Link's Map icon in Twilight Princess

Maps are obviously used for navigation, but their uses have become increasingly elaborate as The Legend of Zelda series has progressed. They have been used in every game with the exception of The Adventure of Link and Tri Force Heroes. Maps detail the layout of the Overworld or a Dungeon and often show Link's current location.[2][3][4] As with Dungeon Maps, World Maps are often blank until an area is explored or a full Map of an area is obtained. In many Legend of Zelda titles, Maps can only be viewed on a subscreen, but in The Legend of Zelda, a very simplistic mini-map could be viewed in the HUD.[5] This is similar to the Map used during gameplay of Four Swords. The mini-map mechanic did not return until Ocarina of Time, in which it only shows the area Link is currently traveling and his position in accordance to the Map, as well as where he entered from.[6] The mini-map returned in every console title until Skyward Sword. Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks displayed Maps on the top screen of the Nintendo DS with the ability to move them to the touchscreen to write notes and draw paths.[7][4] Despite their similarities, World Maps and Dungeon Maps often have distinct differences.

World Map

Main article: Map of Hyrule

Full World Maps have been available during gameplay since A Link to the Past. Oftentimes, key locations will be marked on World Maps, such as Towns and Link’s next destination.[8][9] In A Link to the Past and every game since The Wind Waker, it often possible to magnify an area of the World Map to get a keener look at the layout. When Warping is possible, some of the titles in the series would display the World Map to show where Link can warp to. The World Map is not always used only for navigation; in Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures, the World Map is used for selecting different stages. The World Map of Skyward Sword allowed Link to place light Beacons to guide the way to a chosen destination. There are diverse methods of obtaining and using World Maps throughout the series.

Dungeon Map

Main article: Dungeon Map

Dungeon Maps are found in Treasure Chests inside Dungeons. Once obtained, a Dungeon Map will allow Link to see every room of every floor in the Dungeon it was found in.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • マップ (Mappu) (ALttPA Link to the Past | LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))[16][17]
  • マップ (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
  • Same as English.
  • Map
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTRTraditional
  • 地圖 (Dìtú) (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))[27]
  • 地圖 (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
  • Same as English.
  •  
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSISimplified
地图 (Dìtú) (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | BotWBreath of the Wild | EoWEchoes of Wisdom | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[20][21]Same as English.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Kaart (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | BotWBreath of the Wild | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[25][26]Same as English.
The French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
  • Carte (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[18]
  • Carte (OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D)[19]
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
Canada
FrenchCACanadian
Carte (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[28]Same as English.
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Karte (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[23]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Mappa (ALttPA Link to the Past | LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | MM3DMajora's Mask 3D | EoWEchoes of Wisdom | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[12][13][14][15]
  • Map (MMMajora's Mask)[10]
  • Carta Nautica (TWWThe Wind Waker)[11]
  • Map
  • Mappa
  • Nautical Chart
The Republic of Korea
Korean
  • 맵 (Maep) (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))[24]
  • 맵 (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
  • Same as English.
  •  
The Federative Republic of Brazil
PortugueseBRBrazilian
Mapa (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) 
The Russian Federation
Russian
  • Карта (Karta) (BotWBreath of the Wild)
  • Карта (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
  • Same as English.
  •  
Latin America
SpanishLALatin American
Mapa (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[22]Same as English.
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Mapa (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[29]Same as English.
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Gallery

  • Artwork of Link with a dungeon Map and Compass from A Link to the Past

    Artwork of Link with a dungeon Map and Compass from A Link to the Past

  • Artwork of Link and Ezlo reading a Map from The Minish Cap

    Artwork of Link and Ezlo reading a Map from The Minish Cap

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Take a look at the map on your Sheikah Slate. — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ You got the Map! You can use it to see your current position and the rest of the dungeon (Press X). — N/A (A Link to the Past)
  3. ↑ Using the Map Screen, you can view the entire overworld of Koholint Island and check your current location. (Link's Awakening manual, pg. 11)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 9
  5. ↑ Once Link steps inside the underground labyrinths the above ground radar at the top left of the screen turns into the radar of the labyrinths. What's more, if Link has the map of the labyrinths, then the map also will be displayed on the radar. (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 32)
  6. ↑ There is a map displayed at the bottom right of the screen. The yellow arrow shows your current position and direction you are facing. The red mark shows where you entered the area from. — Know-It-All Brother (Ocarina of Time)
  7. ↑ How about we write it on our map? To do that, tap the Map icon, then scribble to your heart's content! — Ciela (Phantom Hourglass)
  8. ↑ That mark on your map must be your destination. — Soldier (A Link to the Past)
  9. ↑ On the Map Subscreen, you will also see a flashing dot showing you which way you should go next. — Kaepora Gaebora (Ocarina of Time)
  10. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 131
  11. ↑ Accedi alla Carta Nautica e analizza la mappa più dettagliatamente. — N/A (The Wind Waker, Italian version)
  12. ↑ Mappa — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Italian version)
  13. ↑ Mappa — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian version)
  14. ↑ Hai ottenuto la Mappa! — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian version)
  15. ↑ Mappa di Cronopoli — N/A (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian version)
  16. ↑ マップ — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Japanese version)
  17. ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 37
  18. ↑ Carte — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, European French version)
  19. ↑ Je suis incollable sur la carte et les objets... Pose-moi n'importe quelle question, mais prépare-toi à de longues explications ! Bon alors, tu veux savoir quoi ? — Know-It-All Brother (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  20. ↑ 地图 — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Simplified Chinese version)
  21. ↑ 这就是地图！ — Trill (Cadence of Hyrule, Simplified Chinese version)
  22. ↑ Mapa — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Latin American Spanish version)
  23. ↑ Karte — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, German version)
  24. ↑ 맵 — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Korean version)
  25. ↑ Kaart — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Dutch version)
  26. ↑ Kaart — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  27. ↑ 地圖 — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Traditional Chinese version)
  28. ↑ Carte — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Canadian French version)
  29. ↑ Mapa — Subscreen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, European Spanish version)
Recurring Items
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10+ Appearances
Arrow • Blue Rupee • Bomb • Bomb Bag • Boomerang • Bow • Compass • Dungeon Map • Fairy • Green Rupee • Heart • Heart Container • Instrument • Map • Map of Hyrule • Master Sword • Piece of Heart • Potion • Quiver • Rod • Rupee • Silver Rupee • Small Key
8+ Appearances
Empty Bottle • Gold Rupee • Mirror Shield • Red Potion • Shield
6+ Appearances
Big Key • Big Red Rupee • Blue Potion • Bombchu • Boss Key • Fish • Hookshot • Hylian Shield • Large Quiver • Light Arrow • Mask • Ore • Pegasus Boots • Power Bracelet • Shovel • Sword • Wallet • Wooden Shield
4+ Appearances
Acorn • Apple • Armor • Bait • Bell • Big Bomb Bag • Biggoron's Sword • Bottle • Bow of Light • Chuchu Jelly • Crystal • Fire Arrow • Fire Rod • Hammer • Hylian Trousers • Ice Arrow • Insect • Lantern • Letter • Lure • Magic Jar • Missed Arrow • Monster Guts • Mushroom • Paraglider • Poe Soul • Purple Potion • Roc's Feather • Slingshot • Star Fragment • Treasure • Water • Zora Scale • Zora's Flippers
Maps
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Spirit Tracks
Fire Rail Map • Forest Rail Map • Ocean Rail Map • Rail Map • Snow Rail Map
Tears of the Kingdom
Floor Map • Map • Map of Cherry-Blossom Trees • Map of Hyrule • Map of the Ring Ruins • Old Map • Secret Map
Other
Dungeon Map • Maiamai Map • Mansion Map • Map Screen • Mini-Map • Skyloft Map • Tingle's Map • Treasure Map • Triforce Map
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