In the vibrant world of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, «Spoils» are curious items gathered from defeated foes or hidden chests. Among these, Golden Feathers hold a special significance, particularly for the bird-like Rito people, who cherish them as tokens of affection and romantic gestures for their would-be partners. While these glistening plumes might seem like simple trinkets at first, collecting a sufficient quantity unlocks valuable rewards that significantly aid Link on his quest.
You can find Golden Feathers from various sources, primarily almost all flying enemies, but there’s a clever trick in The Wind Waker to consistently farm them. This guide will meticulously explain how to acquire Golden Feathers and detail their rewarding use, including a substantial Rupee reward and a precious Piece of Heart, making a bit of «bird hunting» well worth your time.
What Are Golden Feathers Used For In The Wind Waker?
In The Wind Waker, Golden Feathers are used as a very specific type of gift, one that holds personal significance for a particular Rito character.
- Gifting to Hoskit: Golden Feathers can be gifted to a specific Rito character named Hoskit. You can find Hoskit on the upper floor of the main Dragon Roost Island cave, typically near the mail-sorting minigame.
- Initial Reward (20 Golden Feathers): If you give Hoskit 20 Golden Feathers, he will be delighted and will reward you with an Orange Rupee, which is worth a substantial 100 Rupees. This is an excellent way to boost your early-game finances.
- Second Reward (Piece of Heart via Mail!): After you have given Hoskit the 20 Golden Feathers and received your Orange Rupee,leave Dragon Roost Island and continue your adventures for a short while.
- The next time you encounter a postbox (a common one being on Windfall Island, which you can sail to from Dragon Roost Island), you’ll notice it shaking, indicating new mail.
- Interact with the mailbox to open it. You will find that you have received a heartfelt letter from Hoskit, and within this letter, he has sent you a valuable Piece of Heart as a further token of his gratitude!
By diligently hunting down flying enemies and strategically using your Grappling Hook, you can quickly amass the necessary Golden Feathers to unlock these significant rewards, further enhancing Link’s health and wealth as he continues his epic quest across the Great Sea.
Platform(s): Nintendo Switch 2Developer(s): Nintendo EADPublisher(s):Nintendoage rating (PEGI): +7
