There are many Easter eggs and callbacks to previous games in the latest installment of theZeldafranchise,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One example is the Nintendo 64 titleMajora’s Mask, which originally released in 2000. LikeTears of the Kingdom,Majora’s Maskwas the direct follow-up to its predecessor,Ocarina of Time.
That’s not where the similarities betweenTears of the KingdomandMajora’s Maskend, as the two each take on much darker themes compared to the innovativeZeldagames that came before it. As a result, there are many references toMajora’s Maskhidden throughout the latestZeldatitle, including these six Easter eggs that fans should keep an eye out for.
6Majora’s Mask
One of the more obvious callbacks toMajora’s MaskinTears of the Kingdomis the presence of the titular mask itself, which can be acquired and worn by players. In the Nintendo 64 game, the mask was worn by Skull Kid and is capable of ending the world, but inTears of the Kingdomit simply reduces Link’s chances of being noticed by an enemy.
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Unfortunately, obtaining this iconic mask will require a lot of effort from even the most hardcoreTears of the Kingdomplayers. It comes as a reward when players discover the Floating Coliseum in The Depths and complete its challenge, requiring them todefeat five Lynels in a row, which is enough to scare off many players who are less nostalgic for it.
5Fierce Deity Link
Another majorMajora’s Maskreference is the Fierce Deity outfit, modeled after the form Link takes when he dons the Fierce Deity Mask during the final battle ofMajora’s Mask. Unlike the Majora’s Mask itself, the Fierce Deity armor is much easier to find, with the three pieces scattered across Hyrule as part of the Misko’s Treasure quests.
For fans eager to complete the look, obtaining all three pieces of the Fierce Deity armor will allow them toobtain the Fierce Deity Sword. By exploring the cave north of Foothill Stable, equipping the full armor will guide players to the sword’s location. It’s one of the best swords in the entire game, making the process of finding the pieces well worth it.
4Tingle’s Outfit
Many fans of theZeldafranchise may have forgotten thatMajora’s Maskis also the origin of one of the series' most iconic characters, Tingle. The adult man dressed as a fairy would appear in various towns, traveling via balloon to sell Link maps.The character serves a similar purpose laterinThe Wind Waker, deciphering charts to help Link’s journey.
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As well as being the onlyZeldacharacter to get his own spin-off games, Tingle is referenced inTears of the Kingdomwith the inclusion of his iconic outfit. By completing one of the various Misko’s Treasure quests, Tingle’s outfit can be assembled in three pieces. It boosts the player’s speed at nighttime, though it cannot be upgraded by Great Fairies.
3Lakes Of Lanayru
Many of the geographical locations in HyruleinBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomare themselves references to characters or locations of previousZeldagames. For instance, in the region of Lanayru, many of the lakes are named after various Zora characters from previousZeldagames, including significant figures fromMajora’s Mask.
Three of the lakes in Lanayru are known as Mikau Lake, Lulu Lake, and Toto Lake.Majora’s Maskfans will recall these as the names of the three bandmates who comprise the Zora band known as the Indigo-Gos. Mikau is the most notable of the three, as Link possesses his body in the game through the use of the Zora Mask.
2Blood Moon
The Blood Moon is a frequent occurrenceinTears of the Kingdom, randomly appearing in the sky to reset the land of Hyrule with enemies and treasure. However,Tears of the Kingdomisn’t the firstZeldatitle to showcase some evil occurrences as a result of a terrifying moon. This was a major plot point ofMajora’s Mask, as the moon plays an integral role there.
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As part of the Majora’s Mask ploy to destroy the world, the Moon, with a now-iconic menacing face,looms closer and closer to the land of Termina. This is similar to the appearance of the Blood Moon inTears of the Kingdom, as players can notice it changing colors and growing larger in real time as it looms in the sky.
1Great Fairies
Great Fairies have appeared in many installmentsofThe Legend of Zeldaprior toTears of the Kingdom, though they’ve taken on different forms in each one. However, their appearances inTears of the Kingdommost closely resembleMajora’s Mask, particularly in how they lean over the side of the fountain in a similar position to theMajora’s Maskfairies.
Similarly to how they’re summoned inTears of the Kingdom, the Great Fairies inMajora’s Maskmust be awoken by gathering stray fairies from across Hyrule. The big difference between these two games' versions of Great Fairies is their function. InTears of the Kingdomthey upgrade armor, while inMajora’s Maskthey grant new weapons and abilities.
