Old Woman
Character
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| Japanese name | おばあさん |
|---|---|
| Overworld, First Quest | 10 caves |
| Overworld, Second Quest | 12 caves |
Official art

From the official guides
In some of the caves above ground there are old men, old women, and merchants. Go and meet them, and you can buy all kinds of weapons or learn useful information.
In some of the caves above ground there are old men, old women, and merchants. Go and meet them, and you can buy all kinds of weapons or learn useful information.
All sorts of people are hiding in the caves above ground: old men, little old ladies, and merchants. When Link meets them he can buy all sorts of weapons, and get them to tell him lots of useful information.
They provide information and sell Water of Life. Money (rupees) and other items are necessary to buy Water of Life. Money is also necessary to buy information.
She sells Link medicine (the Water of Life). But she won't trust you unless you show her the letter the old man wrote. There are also old women who give hints.
She tells you how to get out of the Lost Woods, where the labyrinth entrances are, and so on. Some old women will not tell you anything unless you pay. Be generous with your thanks.
Sells all kinds of information and the Water of Life, but you need something first.
Mostly she sells the Water of Life. She also gives important information, but she won't talk for free. You need Rupees.
Another important person is this one. She sells Link medicine and gives him information in exchange for money. But without something to prove who you are, she won't sell you medicine. Take note! She sometimes teases Link too...?
Like the old man, she is in a cave, and she gives Link the Water of Life. But to get the Water of Life, you first need to get hold of a certain thing.
Most of them are stingy. They won't do a thing for you unless you pay Rupees...
She sells the Water of Life and tells you things. But she won't sell the Water of Life unless you have something besides money (Rupees). And her information isn't free.
Caves
MEET THE OLD MAN AT THE GRAVE.
Hint
- Overworld, First Quest: Screen 117
- Overworld, Second Quest: Screen 117
BUY MEDICINE BEFORE YOU GO.
Shop
Blue Potion40 Rupees
Red Potion68 Rupees
- Overworld, First Quest: Screen 4, Screen 13, Screen 39, Screen 51, Screen 75, Screen 100, Screen 120
- Overworld, Second Quest: Screen 2, Screen 4, Screen 13, Screen 24, Screen 41, Screen 51, Screen 75, Screen 100, Screen 120
PAY ME AND I'LL TALK.
Pay for a hint
Pay for a hint
- Overworld, First Quest: Screen 112
- Overworld, Second Quest: Screen 112