The Legend of Zelda: Tri-Force Heroes is the second 3DS entry in the Zelda catalog. It is the third game in the series to feature a multiplayer campaign, with a strong emphasis on cooperation. The game was released worldwide in October 2015, but it received mixed reviews on launch. Many consider this game the black sheep of the Legend of Zelda franchise because it has the lowest score of any mainline Zelda title on Metacritic. You can read our review here.
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Main Characters
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- Link (Green Link, Red Link, Blue Link)
- Princess Styla
- King Tuft
- Lady Maud
- Sir Combsly
Other Titles In The Series
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- The Legend of Zelda (1986)
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993)
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000)
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Oracle of Ages (2001)
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2003)
- The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004)
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004)
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007)
- The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015)
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Cheats
Bonus costumes
The following costumes can be crafted for the indicated price using the listed recipe:
Hero’s Tunic
Cost: 0 RupeesRecipe: Hytopian Silk
Tri Suit
Cost: 300 RupeesRecipe: Friendly Token x5
Timeless Tunic
Cost: 100 RupeesRecipe: Friendly Token x3
Bear Minimum
Cost: n/aRecipe: Unlocked by Default
Kokiri Clothes
Cost: 100 RupeesRecipe: Blob Jelly + Armos Spirit
Big Bomb Outfit
Cost: 100 RupeesRecipe: Armos Spirit + Tektite Shell
Legendary Dress
Cost: 200 RupeesRecipe: Tektite Shell + Sweet Shroom
Lucky Loungewear
Cost: 200 RupeesRecipe: Sweet Shroom + Blin Bling + Gohma’s Eye
Zora Costume
Cost: 400 RupeesRecipe: Fresh Kelp + Zora Scale
Torrent Robe
Cost: 600 RupeesRecipe: Fresh Kelp x2 + Hytopian Silk + Aqua Crown
Jack of Hearts
Cost: 600 RupeesRecipe: Hytopian Silk + Octorok Sucker + Fairy Dust
Goron Garb
Cost: 600 RupeesRecipe: Goron Ore + Monster Guts
Boomeranger
Cost: 800 RupeesRecipe: Goron Ore + Demon Fossil + Rugged Horn
Energy Gear
Cost: 800 RupeesRecipe: Monster Guts + Demon Fossil + Kodongo Tail + Keese Wing
Cozy Parka
Cost: 800 RupeesRecipe: Fluffy Fuzz + Serpent Fangs
Hammerwear
Cost: 1,000 RupeesRecipe: Tiny Snowflake + Crimson Shell + Freezard Water + Chill Stone
Tingle Tights
Cost: 1,000 RupeesRecipe: Fluffy Fuzz + Tiny Snowflake + Freezard Water
Cacto Clothes
Requirement: Successfully complete the Woodland and Riverside bonus challenges, then talk to the King to get the materials needed for the costume.Cost: 1,000 RupeesRecipe: Supple Leaf + Thornberry
Sword Suit
Cost: 1,000 RupeesRecipe: Stiff Puff + Silver Thread + Royal Ring
Rupee Regalia
Cost: 1,200 RupeesRecipe: Royal Ring + Antique Coin + Fancy Fabric
Queen of Hearts
Cost: 1,200 RupeesRecipe: Mystery Jade + Fairy Dust + Star Fragment + Exquisite Lace
Cheetah Costume
Requirement: Successfully complete the Volcano, Ice, and Fortress bonus challenges, then talk to the King to get the materials needed for the costume.Cost: 1,500 RupeesRecipe: Divine Whiskers + Beastie Patch + Brittle Papyrus
Dunewalker Duds
Cost: 1,200 RupeesRecipe: Palm Cone + Ancient Fin + Stal Skull
Gust Garb
Cost: 1,500 RupeesRecipe: Vintage Linen + Gibdo Bandage + Sandy Ribbon
Ninja Gi
Cost: 1,500 RupeesRecipe: Rainbow Coral + Ancient Fin + Vintage Linen + Gibdo Bandage + Stal Skull
Light Armor
Cost: 1,200 RupeesRecipe: Carrumpkin + Spider Silk Lace + Poe Soul
Fire Blazer
Cost: 1,500 RupeesRecipe: Mystery Extract + Twisted Twig + Lava Drop
Serpent’s Toga
Cost: 1,500 RupeesRecipe: Ice Rose + Carrumpkin + Mystery Extract + Poe Soul + Twisted Twig
Showstopper
Cost: 2,000 RupeesRecipe: Vibrant Brooch + Pretty Plume + Mock Fairy + Aurora Stone
Robowear
Cost: 1,500 RupeesRecipe: Cucco Feathers + Carmine Pearl + Sky Dragon Tail + Pretty Plume
Sword Master Suit
Requirement: Successfully complete the Dunes, Ruins, and Sky bonus challenges, then talk to the King to get the materials needed for the costume.Cost: 1,500 RupeesRecipe: Golden Insect + Gold Dust + Fabled Butterfly
Spin Attack Attire
Cost: 2,000 RupeesRecipe: Crystal Skull + Sanctuary Mask + Steel Mask
Cheer Outfit
Cost: 100 RupeesRecipe: Frilly Fabric x3
Lady’s Ensemble
Cost: 0 RupeesRecipe: Lady’s Glasses + Lady’s Collar + Lady’s Parasol
Cursed Tights
Requirement: Speak with Princess Styla after completing the game.Cost: n/a
Dapper Spinner Kit
Requirement: Get five Freebies by losing in the Daily Riches Shop to unlock it, then collect five more Freebies to have enough to make it.Cost: Five Freebies.
Fierce Deity Armor
Requirement: Successfully complete all 40 levels in the Den Of Trails.Cost: n/a
Crafting materials
Successfully complete the indicated task in the listed level to obtain the corresponding crafting materials:
Ancient Fin
World 6-1: No challengeWorld 6-2: Clear within the time limitWorld 6-3: No challenge
Antique Coins
World 5-1: Evade the WallmasterWorld 5-2: Win without using a sword, do not fall at allWorld 5-3: No challengeWorld 5-4: Evade the Wallmaster
Aqua Coin
World 2-1: Clear with Halved EnergyWorld 2-2: Halved Attack and Defense, clear within the time limitWorld 2-3: No challengeWorld 2-4: Fewer Heart Containers
Armos Spirit
World 1-1: No challengeWorld 1-2: Pop All BalloonsWorld 1-3: No challenge
Aurora Stone
World 8-2: Do not pop any BalloonsWorld 8-3: Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 8-4: Clear within the time limit, fewer Heart Containers
Beastie Patch
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the Ice Cavern Challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Blin Bling
World 1-1: Guard the OrbWorld 1-2: Clear within the time limitWorld 1-3: Pop all Balloons, transport the Orb quicklyWorld 1-4: No challenge
Blob Jelly
World 1-1: No challengeWorld 1-2: No challenge
Brittle Papyrus
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the Fortress Challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Carmine Pearl
World 8-1: No challenge, evade the WallmasterWorld 8-2: Clear within the time limitWorld 8-3: No challenge
Carrumpkin
World 7-1: No challenge, fewer Heart ContainersWorld 7-2: No challenge
Chill Stone
World 4-2: Transport the Orb quicklyWorld 4-3: Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 4-4: Fewer Heart Containers, transport the Orb quickly
Crimson Shell
World 4-1: Pop All BalloonsWorld 4-2: Adventure in the Dark, transport the Orb quicklyWorld 4-3: No challenge, Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 4-4: Fewer Heart Containers
Crystal Skull
World 6-3: Only Bombs – No SwordsWorld 6-4: Do not pop any Balloons, clear within the time limit
Cucco Feathers
World 8-1: No challenge, Win without using a swordWorld 8-2: No challenge
Demon Fossil
World 3-1: Pop all Balloons, transport the Orb quicklyWorld 3-2: No challenge, pop all BalloonsWorld 3-3: Fewer Heart ContainersWorld 3-4: No challenge
Divine Whiskers
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the VolcaNo challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Exquisite Lace
World 5-2: Do not fall at allWorld 5-3: Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 5-4: Evade the Wallmaster, only Bombs – No Swords
Fabled Butterfly
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the Skyrealm Challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Fairy Dust
World 2-2: Clear within the time limitWorld 2-3: Evade the WallmasterWorld 2-4: Fewer Heart Containers, transport the Orb quickly
Fancy Fabric
World 5-1: Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 5-2: Transport the Orb quicklyWorld 5-3: Clear within the time limit, do not drop the PotWorld 5-4: No challenge, fewer Heart Containers
Fluffy Fuzz
World 4-1: No challenge, do not get hit by SnowballsWorld 4-2: No challenge
Freebie
Requirement: Treasure chest mini-game in town
Freezed Water
World 4-1: Guard the OrbWorld 4-2: Fewer Heart ContainersWorld 4-3: Win without using a sword, evade the WallmasterWorld 4-4: No challenge, do not get hit by Snowballs
Fresh Kelp
World 2-1: No challenge, Pop All BalloonsWorld 2-2: No challenge
Friendly Token
Requirement: Obtained from the Faux-Hero
Frilly Fabric
Requirement: Purchased from Street Merchant
Gibdo Bandage
World 6-1: Guard the OrbWorld 6-2: Clear within the time limit, do not fall at allWorld 6-3: No challenge, Avoid Falling and QuicksandWorld 6-4: Fewer Heart Containers
Gohma’s Eye
World 1-2: Clear using only BombsWorld 1-3: Defeat all foes without a SwordWorld 1-4: Adventure in the Dark, fewer Heart Containers
Gold Dust
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the Ruins Challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Golden Insect
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the Dunes Challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Goron Ore
World 3-1: No challenge, pop all BalloonsWorld 3-2: No challenge
Hytopian Silk
World 2-1: Pop All Balloons, evade the WallmasterWorld 2-2: Guard the OrbWorld 2-3: Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 2-4: No challenge
Ice Rose
World 4-3: Evade the WallmasterWorld 4-4: Do Not Get Hit By Snowballs, Transport the Orb Quickly
Keese Wing
World 3-2: Do not pop any BalloonsWorld 3-3: Avoid the Volcanic RocksWorld 3-4: Clear within the time limit, only Bombs – No Swords
Kodongo Tail
World 3-1: Transport the Orb quicklyWorld 3-2: Pop all BalloonsWorld 3-3: Fewer Heart Containers, clear within the time limitWorld 3-4: No challenge, evade the Wallmaster
Lady’s Collar
World 5-4: Successfully complete the Lady’s Lair.
Lady’s Glasses
World 1-4: Successfully complete the Forest Temple.
Lady’s Parasol
World 8-4: Successfully complete the Sky Temple.
Lava Drop
World 7-2: Transport the Orb quicklyWorld 7-3: Guard the OrbWorld 7-4: Fewer Heart Containers, clear within the time limit
Mock Fairy
World 8-1: Do not fall at allWorld 8-2: Do not fall at allWorld 8-3: Avoid the Volcanic Rocks, do not fall at allWorld 8-4: No challenge, clear without any items
Monster Guts
World 3-1: No challenge, evade the WallmasterWorld 3-2: Clear within the time limitWorld 3-3: No challenge
Mystery Extract
World 7-1: No challenge, do not fall at allWorld 7-2: Pop all BalloonsWorld 7-3: No challenge
Mystery Jade
World 1-3: Transport the Orb quicklyWorld 1-4: Clear within the time limit, fewer Heart Containers
Octorok Sucker
World 2-1: Evade the WallmasterWorld 2-2: Guard the OrbWorld 2-3: Halved Attack and Defense, clear within the time limitWorld 2-4: No challenge, clear with Halved Energy
Palm Cone
World 6-1: No challenge, Adventure in the DarkWorld 6-2: No challenge
Poe Soul
World 7-1: Do not fall at allWorld 7-2: Pop All Balloons, transport the Orb quicklyWorld 7-3: No challenge, Guard the OrbWorld 7-4: Fewer Heart Containers
Pretty Plume
World 8-1: Evade the WallmasterWorld 8-2: Clear within the time limit, do not pop any BalloonsWorld 8-3: No challenge, Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 8-4: Clear within the time limit
Rainbow Coral
World 2-3: Clear within the time limitWorld 2-4: Clear with Halved Energy, transport the Orb quickly
Royal Ring
World 5-1: Do not drop the Pot, Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 5-2: No challenge, transport the Orb quicklyWorld 5-3: Clear within the time limitWorld 5-4: No challenge
Rugged Horn
World 3-1: Evade the WallmasterWorld 3-2: Clear within the time limit, do not pop any BalloonsWorld 3-3: No challenge, avoid the Volcanic RocksWorld 3-4: Clear within the time limit
Sanctuary Mask
World 7-3: Adventure in the DarkWorld 7-4: Do not fall at all, clear within the time limit
Sandy Ribbons
World 6-2: Do not fall at allWorld 6-3: Avoid Falling and QuicksandWorld 6-4: Fewer Heart Containers, clear within the time limit
Serpent Fangs
World 4-1: Do not get hit by Snowballs, guard the OrbWorld 4-2: No challenge, Fewer Heart ContainersWorld 4-3: Win without using a swordWorld 4-4: No challenge
Silver Thread
World 5-1: No challenge, evade the WallmasterWorld 5-2: Win without using a swordWorld 5-3: No challenge
Sky Dragon Tail
World 8-1: Win without using a sword, do not fall at allWorld 8-2: No challenge, do not fall at allWorld 8-3: Avoid the Volcanic RocksWorld 8-4: No challenge
Spider Silk Lace
World 7-1: Fewer Heart Containers, clear within the time limitWorld 7-2: No challenge, Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 7-3: Do not drop the PotWorld 7-4: No challenge
Stal Skull
World 6-1: Fewer Heart ContainersWorld 6-2: Evade the WallmasterWorld 6-3: Clear within the time limit, Only Bombs – No SwordsWorld 6-4: No challenge, do not pop any Balloons
Star Fragment
World 3-3: Clear within the time limitWorld 3-4: Evade the Wallmaster, Only Bombs—No Swords
Steel Mask
World 8-3: Do not fall at allWorld 8-4: Clear without any items, fewer Heart Containers
Stiff Puff
World 5-1: No challenge, Do not drop the PotWorld 5-2: No challenge
Supple Leaf
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the Woodlands Challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Sweet Shrome
World 1-1: Clear within the time limitWorld 1-2: Pop all Balloons, clear using only BombsWorld 1-3: No challenge, defeat all foes without a SwordWorld 1-4: Adventure in the Dark
Tektit Shell
World 1-1: Fewer Heart Containers, guard the OrbWorld 1-2: No challenge, clear within the time limitWorld 1-3: Pop all BalloonsWorld 1-4: No challenge
Thornberry
Requirement: Successfully complete all of the Riverside Challenges, then speak with King Tuft.
Tiny Snowflake
World 4-1: No challenge, pop all BalloonsWorld 4-2: Adventure in the DarkWorld 4-3: No challenge
Twisted Twig
World 7-1: Clear within the time limitWorld 7-2: Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 7-3: Do not drop the Pot, Adventure in the DarkWorld 7-4: No challenge, do not fall at all
Vibrant Brooch
World 5-3: Do not drop the PotWorld 5-4: Fewer Heart Containers, only Bombs – No Swords
Vintage Linen
World 6-1: Adventure in the Dark, fewer Heart ContainersWorld 6-2: No challenge, evade the WallmasterWorld 6-3: Clear within the time limitWorld 6-4: No challenge
Zora Scale
World 2-1: No challenge, clear with Halved EnergyWorld 2-2: Halved Attack and DefenseWorld 2-3: No challenge
Alternate music
Enter the lobby, then drop a ball and use your sword to keep it in the air to play one of the following songs:
“Ballad of the Goddess” from Skyward Sword”Ballad of the Wind Fish” from Link’s Awakening”Clock Town” from Majora’s Mask”Dark World” from A Link To The Past.”Fairy Fountain” from A Link To The Past”Fi’s Theme” from Skyward Sword”Great Sea” from Phantom Hourglass”Hilda Theme” from A Link Between Worlds”Hyrule Field” from The Legend Of Zelda”Hyrule Field” from Twilight Princess”Linebeck’s Theme” from Phantom Hourglass”Lon Lon Ranch” from Ocarina Of Time”Lorule Castle” from A Link Between Worlds”Lost Woods” from Ocarina Of Time”Madame Couture’s” from Tri Force Heroes”Mother Miaimai” from A Link Between Worlds”Overworld Theme” from Spirit Tracks”Skyloft” from Skyward Sword”Title Theme” from The Wind Waker”Title Theme” from Tri Force Heroes”Windmill Hut” from Ocarina Of Time”Yuga Battle” from A Link Between Worlds”Zelda’s Lullaby” from Ocarina Of Time
Ball Pop mini-game
Enter the connection room to the Drablands and perform a Pegasus Dash at the walls or pillars. Slash the ball that drops from the ceiling to pop it in the air. Continue hitting it to keep it airborne. You will be awarded rupees based on how long it was kept in the air.
Secret message
Dive into the water at the Hytopia Courtyard and swim to the south side, where you can find a secret message. To read it, wear the TriSuit and attempt to read it a second time.
Animal Crossing reference
Meet The Lady in The Lady’s Lair. You will be able to hear various Animal Crossing sound effects.
Super Mario Bros. reference
Equip the Fire Gloves and throw a fireball to hear a sound effect from Super Mario Bros.
The Legend Of Zelda series references
As you progress, you will find several references to the “Dangerous to go alone” line from the original The Legend Of Zelda .
You can find a pink haired Link outside the castle entrance, which is a reference to The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past .