In Ancient Stone Tablets, the Zora's Flippers can be bought from King Zora for 300 Rupees. If the Hero of Light talks to King Zora during a raining period, he will sell the Flippers for 150 Rupees instead. They allow the hero to swim in deep water, which is required to enter Level 2.
Zora's Flippers
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The Zora's Flippers,(ALttPA Link to the Past | OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[1][2][3] also known as the Flippers,(LALink's Awakening | TMCThe Minish Cap)[1][name references needed] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and Uses
A Link to the Past
Descriptions
A Link to the Past instruction booklet
Zora's Flippers
These Flippers belong to Zora the man-fish, whose domain is the wet blue yonder. They are a necessity — you cannot swim without them (If you try swimming without the Flippers you will be returned to land). To get through this adventure, you must get your feet wet, so find the Flippers as soon as possible.
A Link to the Past & Four Swords instruction booklet
Zora's Flippers
The flippers allow the wearer to swim in the water.
The Zora's Flippers can be bought from King Zora for 500 Rupees at the Zora's Waterfall in A Link to the Past. They allow Link to swim in deep water and to use Whirlpool Waterways to warp between bodies of water. In the Game Boy Advance version, Link is able to dive underwater while swimming. This can be used to avoid enemy attacks and certain traps.
Link's Awakening
Descriptions
Link's Awakening instruction booklet
Flippers
If you acquire the Flippers, you'll be able to swim! When in the water, press the A Button to swim and the B Button to dive.
The Flippers are obtained in the Angler's Tunnel in Link's Awakening. They allow Link to swim and dive underwater by pressing the B button,[4] which is required to enter the Catfish's Maw.[5] By diving underwater, Link can avoid attacks from enemies while swimming.
Oracle of Seasons
Descriptions
Oracle of Seasons instruction booklet
Zora's Flippers
You'll be able to swim after you get the Zora's Flipers. Use the + Control Pad to swim and the B Button to dive underwater. Press the A Button repeatedly ableshould be: to be able sicThis is not an error. This word was misspelled in the original source. to swim faster.
The Zora's Flippers are received from the Master Diver at the Sunken City if Link retrieves the Master's Plaque for him in Oracle of Seasons. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If the Zora Ring is worn, he can dive for an infinite length of time.
Oracle of Ages
Descriptions
Oracle of Ages instruction booklet
Zora's Flippers
You'll be able to swim after you get the Zora's Flipers. Use the + Control Pad to swim and the B Button to dive underwater. Press the A Button repeatedly to swim faster.
The Zora's Flippers are found in Cheval's Tomb in the Yoll Graveyard in Oracle of Ages. They are used to pass Cheval's tests in order to get the Cheval Rope. Link can later find the Mermaid Suit, an upgrade to the Flippers. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If the Zora Ring is worn, he can dive for an infinite length of time.
The Minish Cap
The Flippers can be found in a sewer underneath the Royal Hyrule Library after returning all the missing books in The Minish Cap. With the Flippers, Link is able to gain entrance to the Temple of Droplets at Lake Hylia.
A Link Between Worlds
Link receives the Zora's Flippers from Oren at Zora's Domain after returning the Smooth Gem stolen by the Shady Guy in A Link Between Worlds. They allow Link to swim and dive in deep water.
Echoes of Wisdom
The Zora's Flippers are Accessories that can be purchased for 350 Rupees at the River Zora Shop in River Zora Village. When worn, they grant Swim Speed Up to Zelda, which allows her to Swim faster.[2]
Other Appearances
Ancient Stone Tablets
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Cadence of Hyrule
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
In Cadence of Hyrule, the Zora's Flippers are received from the Prince after waking him up.[6] They allow the hero to swim in deep water like Lake Hylia, allowing easier access to the Frozen Grotto and general mobility around the map.[3]
Nomenclature
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ChineseTRTraditional | 卓拉蛙鞋 (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
 ChineseSISimplified | 卓拉蛙鞋 (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
 Dutch | Zora-zwemvliezen (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
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 FrenchCACanadian | Palmes de Zora (EoWEchoes of Wisdom | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[16] | Zora flippers |
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 Korean | 조라의 물갈퀴 (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
 PortugueseBRBrazilian | Nadadeiras zora (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
 Russian | Ласты зора (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
 SpanishLALatin American | Aletas de zora (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Aletas de zora (EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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The Zora's Flippers as seen in the Inventory from A Link to the Past
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Link obtaining the Zora's Flippers from A Link to the Past
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Artwork of Link swimming with the Zora's Flippers from A Link to the Past & Four Swords
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Artwork of Link swimming with the Flippers from Link's Awakening
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A promotional screenshot of Zelda receiving the Zora's Flippers from Echoes of Wisdom
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Sprite of the Zora's Flippers from Cadence of Hyrule
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 123(ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | TMCThe Minish Cap | ALBWA Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Zora's Flippers
— Equipment (Echoes of Wisdom)Swim Speed Up
Flippers that resemble Zora fins. You can swim faster while wearing them. - ↑ 3.0 3.1
You got the Zora's Flippers! These will let you swim through deep water, like in Lake Hylia!
— N/A (Cadence of Hyrule) - ↑
You've got the Flippers! If you press the B Button while you swim, you can dive underwater!
— N/A (Link's Awakening DX) - ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 58
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Here, take these flippers as thanks!
— Prince (Cadence of Hyrule) - ↑
Hai acquistato le Pinne di Zora!
— N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian version) - ↑
Pinne Zora
— Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian version) - ↑
Pinne in vendita - Cascate di Zora
— Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian version) - ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 123
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 16
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ゾーラの水かき
— Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Japanese version) - ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 29 Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 23
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Palmes de Zora
— Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, European French version) - ↑
Zora-Flossen
— Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, German version) - ↑
Palmes de Zora
— Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Canadian French version)
