The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia

Author(s)

Nintendo

Illustrator(s)

Nintendo

Publisher(s)

United States of America:
• Dark Horse Books
Japan:
• Ambit Ltd.^[1]
Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd.^{[citation needed]}
Germany:
• TOKYOPOP
France:
• Les Éditions Soleil
Italy:
• Magazzini Salani
Spain:
• Norma Editorial

Pages

320

Released

United States of America:
• June 19, 2018^[2]
Japan:
• March 1, 2017
Germany:
• March 18, 2019^[3]
Italy:
• September 6, 2018^[4]
Spain:
• April 5, 2019^[5]

ISBN

United States of America:
• ISBN-10: 150670638X
Japan:
• ISBN-10: 4198643784
Italy:
• ISBN-10: 8893674238
United States of America:
• ISBN-13: 978-1506706382
Japan:
• ISBN-13: 978-4198643782
Germany:
• ISBN-13: 978-3-8420-4957-4
Italy:
• ISBN-13: 978-8893674232

The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia is a book released in 2017 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. It is the final book in The Goddess Collection trilogy.

Features[]

Encyclopedia is divided into three chapters spanning from The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess HD. The first one is a visual encyclopedia explaining keywords like the Master Sword and Hyrule. The second one is a list of enemies, items, dungeons, and more. The third and final chapter features archives with explanatory notes and storylines of each game in the series.^[6]

A deluxe edition designed after the golden cartridge from the original The Legend of Zelda was also released. This edition features gilded pages and comes with a scale instruction booklet and a sleeve based on the dust covers included with NES games.^[7]

Errors[]

Historical Records[]

Page	Error
10	The "Reading the Timeline" example differs from the actual A Link Between Worlds event listed below.
11	Claims that Ganon appears in Four Swords.
25	Claims that the pedestals in the Chamber of Sages are marked with the initials of each Sage.
26	"The Two Gates of Time" section claims that Impa escaped Ghirahim through the Gate of Time with Link.
32	The "Life in" section refers to Hyrule instead of Lorule.
42	The description of image 4 refers to image 5, with the latter missing its own.
45	Image 3 shows a corrupted screenshot.
73	Both Romani Ranch and the Gorman Track are referred to as Hyrulean ranches.
75	Claims that a Castle Town appears in Majora's Mask.
89	Claims that Link can only carry up to 65 Arrows in Skyward Sword when it should be 130.
91	The Water Bomb section is named Bombfish instead. Claims that Link can only carry up to three extra Bomb Bags in the Adventure Pouch.
93	Lightning Rods are mentioned despite Breath of the Wild not being featured in the book.

Database[]

Page	Error
109	The Sacred Forest Meadow is referred to as the Sacred Grove in the section for Kokiri Forest.
116	The Arrows from Spirit Tracks are listed before the Arrows from Phantom Hourglass.
118	The Book of Seals is depicted as blue.
119	Claims that there is a Piece of Heart inside the Private Oasis in the section for the Cabana Deed. Claims that Mr. Write gives Link the Fishing Hook in the section for the Broom.
120	The Compasses from Majora's Mask are listed after the Compasses from Twilight Princess.
123	The Fishing Rod listing mentions Majora's Mask instead of Majora's Mask 3D.
125	There is no section for Golden Key.
126	The image caption for Goron Vase reads Oracle of Seasons instead of Oracle series despite mentioning both games in its description.
128	Claims that Ice Arrows can create platforms on water in Ocarina of Time. There is no section for Hero's Key.
129	Majora's Mask 3D is referred to as Majora's Mask HD in the section for the Town Title Deed.
130	Claims that the Light Medallion is received from Nabooru. The Magic Armor from Twilight Princess is listed before the Magic Armor from The Wind Waker. Claims that Magic Beans can create platforms instantly in Majora's Mask.
131	The Master Sword listing excludes Ocarina of Time 3D, The Wind Waker HD, and Twilight Princess HD. The Mirror Shield from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages is listed before the Mirror Shield from Ocarina of Time. There is no section for Medal of Courage.
134	Claims that Kafei became a Skull Kid in the section for the Pendant of Memories.
135	The Razor Seed listing mentions Majora's Mask instead of Four Swords.
136	Ricky's Gloves listing excludes Oracle of Ages.
138	The Slingshot listing also mentions Oracle of Ages. Claims that Keys in The Legend of Zelda can only be used inside the dungeon in which they are found. There is no section for Silver Key.
142	The Triforce of Courage listing does not mention The Adventure of Link. The Triforce of Power listing does not mention The Legend of Zelda. The Triforce of Wisdom listing shows the Triforce of Power instead. Claims that Gorman is the eldest brother in the section for the Troupe Leader's Mask.
155	The Clawshot is referred to as the Hookshot in the section for Lakebed Temple. Claims that Yeto sends Link all over Hyrule in search of ingredients in the section for Snowpeak Ruins.
156	Claims that the Hookshot can be found in the Temple of Wind. The Cobble Kingdom is referred to as Cobbler Kingdom in the section for Mutoh's Temple.
160	The Fire Rod is mentioned instead of the Fire Gloves in the section for the Frozen Plateau.
161	Prismantus is referred to as Prismantis in the section for the Grim Temple.
162	Amy's listing refers to Majora's Mask HD instead of Majora's Mask 3D. Amy's listing mentions Oracle of Ages instead of Oracle of Seasons.
164	The Arrgi listing excludes the Arrgi from A Link to the Past. Bari from Twilight Princess are listed before Bari from Oracle of Ages. A Biri is depicted in the Oracle of Ages section for Bari. Arrghus from Tri Force Heroes is listed before Arrghus from A Link Between Worlds.
165	The Beamos listing excludes the Beamos from A Link Between Worlds.
167	The Red Biri listing excludes A Link to the Past, also mentions Oracle of Seasons, and depicts a Bari. There is no section for Blade Trap.
168	There is no section for Bombarossa.
169	Claims that the Boss Bot is a boss in the Great Palace.
171	Claims that Color-Changing Gels are exclusive to the Wing Dungeon.
173	Red Darknuts from Twilight Princess are listed before Red Darknuts from The Minish Cap.
174	Claims that the Death Armos are vulnerable to Link's attacks when flipped.
176	The Eyesoar listing mentions Oracle of Seasons instead of Oracle of Ages. There is no section for Blazing Watch Tower.
177	The Fire Gimos listing excludes the Fire Gimos from Tri Force Heroes.
180	Claims that Link is removed from Gerudo's Fortress if caught in the section for Gerudo Guard.
181	Claims that Gigabari split into multiple Bari when defeated.
182	The Gimos listing excludes the Gimos from Tri Force Heroes. The Gohdan listing mentions the Tower of Spirits instead of the Tower of the Gods.
185	The Ice Gimos listing excludes the Ice Gimos from Tri Force Heroes.
187	Claims that King Moblin is the boss of the Great Moblin's Keep.
189	The Leever listing shows a Blue Leever instead of an Orange one. It also excludes the Red Leevers from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages.
191	"See also" is repeated twice in the section for Margaret.
193	A Red Goriya is depicted instead of a Moblin from The Legend of Zelda in the section for Red Moblins.
195	The Octomine listing excludes the Octomines from Phantom Hourglass.
196	Claims that multiple Blue Orb Monsters appear in the Color Dungeon.
198	The Piranha listing also mentions Oracle of Ages. The Podoboo Tower listing does not mention Oracle of Ages despite showing a picture from Oracle of Ages for Oracle of Seasons.
201	The Red Rupee Like listing excludes the Red Rupee Likes from A Link Between Worlds. The Blue Rupee Like listing excludes the Blue Rupee Likes from A Link Between Worlds. The purple Rupee Like from A Link Between Worlds is not listed.
204	The Slarok listing excludes the Slaroks from Tri Force Heroes.
205	The Spear Throwing Soldier under the Spear Throwing Soldier listing does not appear in Tri Force Heroes; the image shown is from A Link Between Worlds. Furthermore, the Soldier shown does not throw its spear. The Blue Bow Soldier does not appear in Tri Force Heroes; the image shown is from A Link Between Worlds.
207	The Stone Elevator listing excludes the Stone Elevator from Four Swords Adventures.
208	There is no section for Stone Statue.

Archives[]

Page	Error
229	Claims that Link can enter the Dark World from any spot by using the Magic Mirror.
233	Claims that Crazy Tracy is Syrup's teacher.
236	Claims that the Great Deku Tree tells Link of his origins as a Hylian after defeating Gohma.
245	Does not mention that Kafei is the son of Madame Aroma and Mayor Dotour.
250	Claims that Maple is Syrup's teacher. Does not list Mamamu Yan's mother.
254	Claims that Maple is Syrup's teacher. Misnames Pippin as Bipin. Does not list Mayor Plen's grandmother. Symmetry City is referred to as Symmetry Village.
255	Symmetry Village is referred to as Symmetry City in Labrynna's map from the past.
256	Claims that Link must overcome the Tower of the Gods to wield the Wind Waker.
258 & 259	Claims that Tingle was saved by Tetra's Pirate Crew.
259	Claims that Medli is an ancestor of Laruto. Claims that Baito, Obli, and Willi are Rito.
270 & 271	Does not list Strata and Gepper.
295	Does not mention that Plats is Bronzi and Silva's brother.
301	Misery Mire is referred to as Desert of Doubt on Lorule's map.

Trivia[]

The golden cartridge design of the deluxe edition was originally used as a prototype for Hyrule Historia.^[8]

Gallery[]

Artwork of Encyclopedia from Dark Horse Comics's Twitter
Deluxe edition cover
The deluxe edition
Booklet included with the deluxe edition
Hyrule Encyclopedia cover
Hyrule Encyclopedia cover
German cover
Italian cover

Video Gallery[]

Encyclopedia trailer

References

↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 2
↑ "Publication Date: June 19, 2018" — THE LEGEND OF ZELDA ENCYCLOPEDIA HC, Dark Horse, retrieved September 25, 2017.
↑ "Erscheinungsdatum 18.04.2019" — The Legend of Zelda - Encyclopedia, Thalia, retrieved March 13, 2019.
↑ "Editore: Magazzini Salani (6 settembre 2018)" — The legend of Zelda. Enciclopedia di Hyrule. Il libro ufficiale Nintendo, Amazon.it, retrieved June 24, 2018.
↑ "The legend of Zelda: enciclopedia. Un recopilatorio con información detallada sobre el mundo de Link y compañia. A la venta el 5 de abril." — NormaEdManga, n.a., Twitter, published March 9, 2019, retrieved March 11, 2019.
↑ Brian, Hyrule Encyclopedia revealed as second Zelda 30th anniversary book, Nintendo Everything, published December 17, 2016, retrieved December 17, 2016.
↑ "Covered in gold foil paper with embossed, debossed and textured features, the deluxe hardcover edition of The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia looks like it came straight out of a large-ish NES console. Rounding out the illusion is a black polypropylene sleeve lined with velvet flocking and a scale instruction booklet, in case you need to remember how to read a book." — Mike Fahey, The Deluxe Edition Zelda Encyclopedia Looks Like An NES Cart, Kotaku, published October 23, 2017, retrieved October 23, 2017.
↑ "About 5 years separate the prototype on the left from the realized hardcover on the right." — Patrick Thorpe, Hyrule Historia prototype, Twitter, published May 23, 2018, retrieved June 24, 2018.