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Kakariko Village

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past guide · Searching for Sahasrahla

Link visits Kakariko Village to find the elder Sahasrahla, but the villagers reveal he has fled into hiding away from town. While searching the village, Link can collect essential tools, heart pieces, and information from the local residents before tracking down the elder.

Items

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Bug Catching Net: Given by the sick boy in bed inside a house on the south end of town, if you have at least one empty bottleMagic Bottle: Sold by the merchant sitting on a carpet in the center of the village for 100 RupeesMagic Bottle: Inside the back room of the tavern; enter via the back entrancePiece of Heart: In the basement of the thieves' hideout on the north side; bomb the cracked wall inside to reach the chestPiece of Heart: Inside a cave dropped into from the cliff above near the village well

Secrets

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Bomb the cracked wall inside the village well to access chests containing Rupees and a Piece of Heart.Strike the weathercock in the center of town with the Magic Hammer later in the game to reveal the Flute Boy's bird, unlocking fast travel.Cuccos around the village will summon a lethal flock to swarm Link if struck repeatedly with the sword.

Enemies

Soldier

Weak to Sword

Green and blue guards patrol parts of the village and will attack Link on sight.

Shops and people

Street Merchant: Sells an empty Magic Bottle for 100 Rupees
Village Shop: Red Potion, Hearts, and Bombs

Tips

Talking to the elderly woman or other frightened villagers can prompt them to call the town guards on you.
You will not find Sahasrahla in the village itself; speaking to the elder's wife points Link toward the eastern mountains near the Eastern Palace.

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