The Wind Waker

Where is the options page?

The player options page for this game contains all the options you need to configure and export a config file.

What does randomization do to this game?

Items get shuffled between the different locations in the game, so each playthrough is unique. Randomized locations include chests, items received from NPC, and treasure salvaged from the ocean floor. The randomizer also includes quality-of-life features such as a fully opened world, removing many cutscenes, increased sailing speed, and more.

Which locations get shuffled?

Only locations put into logic by the world's settings will be randomized. The remaining locations in the game will have a yellow Rupee, which includes a message that the location is not randomized.

What is the goal of The Wind Waker?

Reach and defeat Ganondorf atop Ganon's Tower. This will require all eight shards of the Triforce of Courage, the fully-powered Master Sword (unless it's swords optional or swordless mode), Light Arrows, and any other items necessary to reach Ganondorf.

What does another world's item look like in TWW?

Items belonging to other non-TWW worlds are represented by Father's Letter (the letter Medli gives you to give to Komali), an unused item in the randomizer.

What happens when the player receives an item?

When the player receives an item, it will automatically be added to Link's inventory. Link will not hold the item above his head like many other Zelda randomizers.

I need help! What do I do?

Refer to the FAQ first. Then, try the troubleshooting steps in the setup guide. If you are still stuck, please ask in the Wind Waker channel in the Archipelago server.

I opened the game in Dolphin, but I don't have any of my starting items!

You must connect to the multiworld room to receive any items, including your starting inventory.

Known issues

Randomized freestanding rupees, spoils, and bait will also be given to the player picking up the item. The item will be sent properly, but the collecting player will receive an extra copy.
Demo items (items held over Link's head) that are not randomized, such as rupees from salvages from random light rings or rewards from minigames, will not work.
Item get messages for progressive items received on locations that send earlier than intended will be incorrect. This does not affect gameplay.
The Heart Piece count in item get messages will be off by one. This does not affect gameplay.
It has been reported that item links can be buggy. It is nothing game-breaking, but do be aware of it.

Feel free to report any other issues or suggest improvements in the Wind Waker channel in the Archipelago server!

Tips and Tricks

Where are dungeon secrets found in the dungeons?

This document has images of each of the dungeon secrets.

What exactly do the obscure and precise difficulty options do?

The logic_obscurity and logic_precision options modify the randomizer's logic to put various tricks and techniques into logic. This document neatly lists the changes that are made. The options are progressive, so, for instance, hard obscure difficulty includes both normal and hard obscure tricks. Some changes require a combination of both options. For example, to put having the Forsaken Fortress cannons blow the door up for you into logic requires both obscure and precise difficulty to be set to at least normal.

What are the different options presets?

A few presets are available on the player options page for your convenience.

Tournament S8: These are (as close to as possible) the settings used in the WWR Racing Server's Season 8 Tournament. The preset features 4 required bosses (with Helmaroc King guaranteed required), dungeon entrance rando, hard obscurity difficulty, and a variety of overworld checks. While the list of enabled progression options may seem intimidating, the preset also excludes several locations and starts you with a handful of items.
Miniblins 2025: These are (as close to as possible) the settings used in the WWR Racing Server's 2025 Season of Miniblins. This preset is great if you're new to Wind Waker! There aren't too many locations in the world, and you only need to complete two dungeons. You also start with many convenience items, such as double magic, a capacity upgrade for your bow and bombs, and six hearts.
Mixed Pools: These are the settings used in the WWR Racing Server's Mixed Pools Co-op Tournament. This preset features full entrance rando and includes most locations behind a randomized entrance. There are also many overworld locations, as these settings were intended to be played in a two-person co-op team. The preset also has 6 required bosses, but since entrance pools are randomized, the bosses could be found anywhere! Check your Sea Chart to find out which island the bosses are on.

Planned Features

Dynamic CTMC based on enabled options
Hint implementation from base randomizer (hint placement options and hint types)
Integration with MultiworldGG's hint system (e.g., auction hints)
EnergyLink support
Swift Sail logic as an option
Continued bugfixes

Credits

This randomizer would not be possible without the help from:

BigSharkZ: (icon artwork)
Celeste (Maëlle): (logic and typo fixes, additional programming)
Chavu: (logic difficulty document)
CrainWWR: (multiworld and Dolphin memory assistance, additional programming)
Cyb3R: (reference for TWWClient)
DeamonHunter: (additional programming)
Dev5ter: (initial TWW AP implementation)
Gamma / SageOfMirrors: (additional programming)
LagoLunatic: (base randomizer, additional assistance)
Lunix: (Linux support, additional programming)
mobby45: (French Translation of Guides)
Mysteryem: (tracker support, additional programming)
Necrofitz: (additional documentation)
Ouro: (tracker support)
tal (matzahTalSoup): (dungeon secrets guide)
Tubamann: (additional programming)