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Legend of Zelda, The (NES)

Legend of Zelda, The (NES)
DeveloperNintendo R&D4 | Nintendo EAD
PublisherNintendo
GenreAction-Adventure
ReleasedFebruary 21, 1986
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Achievements

There are 69 achievements worth 800 (3617) points.
Authors: dude1286 (33), zeldamaniak (31), Mutawarrior (3), Arek1985 (2)

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It's Dangerous to Go Alone! (1) (1)
Obtain the sword
9997 (4818) of 10214
(97.88%) players
Magical Upgrade (3) (4)
Acquire the white sword
3403 (2074) of 10214
(33.32%) players
Complete Upgrade (5) (9)
Acquire the magical sword
2440 (1507) of 10214
(23.89%) players
Magical Protection (5) (7)
Acquire the magical shield
3349 (1986) of 10214
(32.79%) players
Boy, This is Really Expensive! (5) (8)
Equip the blue ring in the first quest
2697 (1635) of 10214
(26.40%) players
Recommendation for the Old Woman (3) (4)
Find the letter in the first quest
3302 (1993) of 10214
(32.33%) players
Stronger Than Ever (5) (9)
Find the bracelet in either quest
2332 (1450) of 10214
(22.83%) players
Archer Link (5) (6)
Obtain the bow in the first quest
4274 (2499) of 10214
(41.84%) players
Boomerang Amateur (3) (4)
Obtain the boomerang in the first quest
4437 (2557) of 10214
(43.44%) players
Boomerang Pro (5) (8)
Obtain the magical boomerang in the first quest
2806 (1727) of 10214
(27.47%) players
Ready to Sail (5) (8)
Obtain the raft in the first quest
2886 (1749) of 10214
(28.26%) players
One Step Across the River (5) (9)
Obtain the stepladder in the first quest
2630 (1612) of 10214
(25.75%) players
Musician Link (5) (10)
Obtain the recorder in the first quest
2183 (1334) of 10214
(21.37%) players
Wizard Link (5) (11)
Obtain the magical wand in the first quest
1929 (1190) of 10214
(18.89%) players
Pyromaniac Link (5) (11)
Obtain the red candle in the first quest
1838 (1137) of 10214
(17.99%) players
Magician Link (5) (11)
Obtain the book of magic in the first quest
1838 (1137) of 10214
(17.99%) players
Locked Doors Master (5) (12)
Obtain the magical key in the first quest
1659 (1026) of 10214
(16.24%) players
Red Hype (10) (26)
Obtain the red ring in the first quest
1522 (938) of 10214
(14.90%) players
Ready to Face the Beast (10) (26)
Obtain the silver arrows in the first quest
1574 (966) of 10214
(15.41%) players
Good Sense of Direction (2) (4)
Find your way through the lost woods
2133 (1376) of 10214
(20.88%) players
Rupee Bounty (3) (4)
Have 100 Rupees
4058 (2397) of 10214
(39.73%) players
Rupee Hoarder (5) (8)
Have 255 Rupees
2932 (1775) of 10214
(28.71%) players
More Bombs (3) (6)
Obtain your first bomb upgrade in the first quest
1919 (1205) of 10214
(18.79%) players
So Many Bombs (5) (13)
Obtain your second bomb upgrade in the first quest
1434 (930) of 10214
(14.04%) players
Heart Master (10) (23)
Obtain all 16 heart containers in the first quest
1817 (1112) of 10214
(17.79%) players
Dungeon Cartographer (25) (74)
Find all compasses and maps in the first quest
1193 (818) of 10214
(11.68%) players
Eagle Novice (5) (6)
Complete the Eagle dungeon in the first quest
4664 (2719) of 10214
(45.66%) players
Moon Novice (5) (7)
Complete the Moon dungeon in the first quest
3271 (2007) of 10214
(32.02%) players
Manji Novice (5) (8)
Complete the Manji dungeon in the first quest
3029 (1850) of 10214
(29.66%) players
Snake Novice (5) (9)
Complete the Snake dungeon in the first quest
2616 (1614) of 10214
(25.61%) players
Lizard Novice (10) (19)
Complete the Lizard dungeon in the first quest
2300 (1428) of 10214
(22.52%) players
Dragon Novice (10) (21)
Complete the Dragon dungeon in the first quest
2049 (1272) of 10214
(20.06%) players
Demon Novice (10) (21)
Complete the Demon dungeon in the first quest
1961 (1237) of 10214
(19.20%) players
Lion Novice (10) (22)
Complete the Lion dungeon in the first quest
1856 (1157) of 10214
(18.17%) players
The Quest is Over (25) (62)
Defeat Ganon in Death Mountain in the first quest
1663 (1030) of 10214
(16.28%) players
Bested Aquamentus (10) (15)
Defeat Aquamentus without being harmed in the Eagle dungeon in the first quest
3385 (2063) of 10214
(33.14%) players
Bested Dodongo (10) (17)
Defeat Dodongo without being harmed in the Moon dungeon in the first quest
2765 (1750) of 10214
(27.07%) players
Bested Manhandla (10) (26)
Defeat Manhandla without being harmed in the Manji dungeon in the first quest
1428 (937) of 10214
(13.98%) players
Bested Gleeok (25) (110)
Defeat Gleeok without being harmed in the Snake dungeon in the first quest
758 (512) of 10214
(7.42%) players
Bested Digdogger (10) (27)
Defeat Digdogger without being harmed in the Lizard dungeon in the first quest
1323 (896) of 10214
(12.95%) players
Bested Gohma (10) (26)
Defeat Gohma without being harmed in the Dragon dungeon in the first quest
1460 (949) of 10214
(14.29%) players
Bested Patra (25) (118)
Defeat the Patra south of a wise man in Death Mountain without being harmed in the first quest
698 (468) of 10214
(6.83%) players
Did I Unlock That Door? (3) (7)
Unlock the first door in level 1 without using a key
1400 (1008) of 10214
(13.71%) players
Optimal Level 1 Explorer (10) (43)
Take and visit everything in level 1 in the first quest but open only four locked doors
632 (524) of 10214
(6.19%) players
Swordless Level 2 (25) (133)
Complete level 2 without owning a sword
470 (412) of 10214
(4.60%) players
Darknut Bombing Expert (25) (113)
Clear the item room in level 3 only using bombs (not owning the magical sword and without leaving)
606 (497) of 10214
(5.93%) players
Level 4 Secret Room (2) (4)
Find the secret room in level 4
1877 (1226) of 10214
(18.38%) players
Blue Darknut Expert (25) (134)
Clear the item room in level 5 without taking damage (not owning the magical sword and without leaving)
555 (408) of 10214
(5.43%) players
Level 7 Secret Room (2) (5)
Find the secret room in level 7
1606 (1005) of 10214
(15.72%) players
Level 8 Secret Room (2) (5)
Find the secret room in level 8
1298 (859) of 10214
(12.71%) players
Bounty Hunter (10) (40)
Receive money from every hidden moblin in the first quest
896 (566) of 10214
(8.77%) players
It's Not Easy Being Green (25) (178)
Beat the game without obtaining a ring in the first quest
350 (299) of 10214
(3.43%) players
Swordless Adventurer (50) (395)
Get to Ganon's room in Death Mountain in the first quest without a sword
310 (266) of 10214
(3.04%) players
Boy, This is Really Expensive! Too (5) (25)
Equip the blue ring in the second quest
561 (437) of 10214
(5.49%) players
Heart Master 2 (25) (154)
Obtain all 16 heart containers in the second quest
445 (350) of 10214
(4.36%) players
Dungeon Explorer (25) (165)
Find all compasses and maps in the second quest
391 (325) of 10214
(3.83%) players
Fully Loaded and Upgraded (25) (175)
Get all items and item upgrades in the second quest
359 (305) of 10214
(3.51%) players
Eagle Expert (10) (40)
Complete the Eagle dungeon in the second quest
711 (558) of 10214
(6.96%) players
Moon Expert (10) (45)
Complete the Moon dungeon in the second quest
624 (493) of 10214
(6.11%) players
Manji Expert (10) (46)
Complete the Manji dungeon in the second quest
607 (483) of 10214
(5.94%) players
Snake Expert (10) (50)
Complete the Snake dungeon in the second quest
557 (444) of 10214
(5.45%) players
Lizard Expert (10) (53)
Complete the Lizard dungeon in the second quest
515 (412) of 10214
(5.04%) players
Dragon Expert (10) (54)
Complete the Dragon dungeon in the second quest
500 (401) of 10214
(4.90%) players
Demon Expert (10) (54)
Complete the Demon dungeon in the second quest
498 (400) of 10214
(4.88%) players
Lion Expert (10) (54)
Complete the Lion dungeon in the second quest
497 (401) of 10214
(4.87%) players
Quest Master (25) (139)
Defeat Ganon in Death Mountain in the second quest
479 (392) of 10214
(4.69%) players
Get to D Level-4 Secret (3) (16)
Find the secret room in level 4 in the second quest
479 (388) of 10214
(4.69%) players
Swordless Master (50) (435)
Get to Ganon's room in Death Mountain in the second quest without a sword
274 (240) of 10214
(2.68%) players
8-Bit Master (50) (225)
Defeat Ganon in either quest without being killed
794 (499) of 10214
(7.77%) players
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Recent comment(s):
adamjohnny5 22 Jan 2021 04:38
Mastered! What a great way to enjoy such a classic game. Love live RA!
BenjiBrindar 8 Feb 2021 05:58
This was a tough one, but it proved more enjoyable than I thought!
sopadetoad 9 May 2021 12:50
Excuse me, what do you mean by the achievements that say "Second Quest"? I don't understand English very well, thank you very much.
Mutawarrior 9 May 2021 12:53
The game has 2 quests. The 2nd one unlocks after you beat the game and has altered dungeons located in different spots along with other changes. You can also access it by entering ZELDA as your save file name.
Lockirby2 9 May 2021 12:54
After you complete the game, you can restart it and play a second version of the game that is different and harder.
Mutawarrior 9 May 2021 12:55
You'll know if a save file is for the 2nd quest if Link on the file select screen is holding a sword up in his hand.
sopadetoad 9 May 2021 12:59
Thank you so much guys! :), I would like to get the achievements of this game, very kind.
Lockirby2 9 May 2021 13:01
NP. Good luck with the achievements! :)
danilofent97 27 Sep 2021 14:32
Mastered! Thanks for the awesome set!
timenoe 13 Feb 2022 12:18
Mastered! The swordless achievements were a very enjoyable challenge.
Mutawarrior 13 Feb 2022 18:16
You're welcome.
Xiroes 26 Mar 2022 18:39
Mastered! I never got very far in this game as a kid (before the internet and you had to talk to friends to figure out stuff lol). Was fun to finally beat it and do the swordless runs. Thanks a bunch for the set!
Mutawarrior 27 Mar 2022 12:10
GG Xiroes
NewWizKid 10 Jun 2022 05:38
The first Zelda game is harder than I remember.
Tiempillo 31 Jul 2022 19:56
Do I have to start another save file in order to get another go at the "Bested X" achievements?
playah1 2 Aug 2022 22:46
Anyone who's beaten this game without dying needs to put that on their resumé.
Spark5S 4 Aug 2022 16:29
Mastered.
EternalThrylos 8 Aug 2022 03:18
This set is way too hard for an NES launch title, this needs a subset for the harder achievements
OceanManow 9 Sep 2022 02:20
Platinado família, o jogo é bom mas eu acho que eu sou "millenial" de mais pra achar ele incrível, tem coisa que foi escondida que sinceramente eu acho que só foi pra vender guia na Nintendo Power mas de resto é legal ver que tanta coisa desse jogo passou pras sequencias, tirando isso ainda é um Zelda gostosinho de jogar.

OBS: Esse Link nas artwork do manual é o mais bonitinho de todos os designs de Link até mesmo o Toon Link.
AaronTruitt 14 Sep 2022 17:17
Mastered! I used to speedrun this game 6 years ago, so I am quite familiar with it. Getting all of the collectables was new for me - I had no idea where most of the maps and compasses were! The swordless challenges were also fun to plan out. Great set!