Reset Link’s Inventory & Hearts in Sharp Ocarina – Zelda ROM Hacking Guide
If you’re creating a custom Ocarina of Time ROM hack and want Link to start with 3 hearts and no inventory, Sharp Ocarina makes it simple. After you’ve created your .z64 ROM project, you can fully customize Link’s starting state — from hearts and rupees to inventory and equipment. If you haven’t got to that point yet we cover that in our previous tutorial “Getting started with Zelda Ocarina of Time Modding”.
🎮 Getting Started: File Creation Editor
Go to Tools → File Creation Editor. This powerful menu allows you to define exactly what Link starts the game with.
🛡️ EQUIPMENT TAB
Here, you can set the starting equipment and upgrades, matching the layout of the inventory screen.
Swords: Check the boxes for which swords Link starts with.
- 1st box = Kokiri Sword (Child)
- 2nd box = Master Sword
- 3rd box = Biggoron Sword
Other Equipment: Shields, tunics, and boots follow the same checkbox system.
Upgrades:
- Slingshot Bag Size
- Quiver Size
- Bomb Bag Size
- Bracelet Type
- Diving Scale
- Wallet Size
- Number of Deku Sticks
- Number of Deku Nuts
🎵 QUEST TAB
Control what songs Link knows and how many Skulltula Tokens he has already collected.
❤️ OTHER TAB
Here’s where you reset Link’s health and essentials:
Starting Hearts: Set to 3 for a classic feel
Magic Meter: Choose None, Single, or Double
Starting Rupees: Set to 0 for a clean slate
Starting Ages: Choose whether Link starts as a child or adult with a simple checkbox.
Overwrite Debug Save Data:
Make sure this is checked to fully apply your settings.
🧹 Final Touch: Remove Debug Features
When your hack is complete and ready to release, don’t forget to clean it up: Go to Tools → Patch ROM → Remove Debug Features to strip out development tools from the final build.
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