Lens of Truth
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| Lens of Truth | |
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 Artwork of the Lens of Truth | |
| First appearance | Ocarina of Time (1998) |
| Appearances | Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask |
| Found | (Ocarina of Time) Bottom of the Well (Majora's Mask) Lone Peak Shrine |
| Use | Allows the wearer to see what might not be seen ordinarily |
- "A long time ago... There was a man in this very village who had an eye they said could see the truth! Now usually, you have to train your mind's eye most strenuously to actually see the truth... But this fella, no, they say he had a different way of doing things... His house stood where the well is now..."
- — Shikashi
The Lens of Truth is a recurring item in the Legend of Zelda series. It is a Sheikah-crafted, magical looking glass that can see through any illusion, such as hidden doors, holes and other things. Its function is similar to that of the Cross in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link; however, unlike the Cross, the Lens of Truth will drain the user of magic power.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Link is first told of the Lens of Truth by Shikashi in Kakariko Village. He tells Link about a man who had an "eye that could see the truth." His house once stood where the well lies in the present time. As a child, Link must brave the many dangers of the well in order to obtain it.
While obviously harder, it is possible to complete Ocarina of Time without ever retrieving the Lens of Truth, by simply remembering where the hidden paths, platforms, and other invisible objects are. This process presents itself to be a problem when Link has to cross the Haunted Wasteland; if he has the lens, he follows a ghost through the region, but without it, he is unable to see this guide. Another difficulty appears in certain puzzles in the Shadow Temple, involving randomness in the placement of illusory or invisible objects. Nevertheless, completing the game without the Lens is not impossible.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Lens of Truth lies in the Lone Peak Shrine, across the chasm from Goron Village in Snowhead. Link must follow Kaepora Gaebora's feathers to safely find the hidden platforms leading to the Shrine. After braving this task, he finds the Lens of Truth in a Treasure Chest in the Lone Peak Shrine. This item is needed for Link to meet and aid the deceased Darmani, whose ghost can only be seen with the Lens of Truth. Link follows him to the Goron Graveyard, where he heals Darmani's soul and receives the Goron Mask.
Also, a Clock Town Knight named Shiro, can be found near the entrance to Ikana Canyon. He can only be seen with the Lens of Truth, and if Link brings him a Red or Blue Potion, he will give Link the Stone Mask as a thanks.
