Great Fairy Fountains
Six Great Fairies grant Link new powers. Each fountain is hidden behind an obstacle; once inside, stand on the Triforce symbol and play Zelda's Lullaby to summon the Great Fairy. Visiting a fountain again later refills your health and magic.
| Fountain | How to open it | Age | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Mountain summit | Blow open the wall at the top of Death Mountain Trail (bomb or hammer) | Child or adult | Magic Meter and the magic Spin Attack |
| Near Hyrule Castle | Blow open the entrance at the dead end of the path to Hyrule Castle | Child | Din's Fire |
| Zora's Fountain | Blow open the entrance with a bomb | Child or adult | Farore's Wind |
| Desert Colossus | Blow open the entrance with a bomb | Child or adult | Nayru's Love |
| Death Mountain Crater | Smash the obstacle with the Megaton Hammer | Adult | Double magic |
| Outside Ganon's Castle | Lift the obstacle with the Golden Gauntlets | Adult | Double Defense |
The powers
- Magic Meter – needed for any magic. The same Great Fairy also teaches the powered-up Spin Attack, which uses magic when you charge it.
- Double magic – doubles the size of the Magic Meter.
- Double Defense – you take half damage; your hearts get a white outline.
- Din's Fire – a ring of fire around Link; burns enemies and lights torches. Required for the Shadow Temple entrance.
- Farore's Wind – inside a dungeon, cast it once to set a warp point and again to return to it.
- Nayru's Love – a protective barrier that blocks damage for a while.
Tips
- Get the Magic Meter first – the three spells and the Lens of Truth all need magic.
- The fountain near Hyrule Castle can only be reached in the child era, so Din's Fire must be collected as a child.
- Small fairy fountains (without a Great Fairy) also exist and are good places to catch fairies in bottles.