Learn where and how to get all Capacity Upgrades in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. These upgrades are for your Wallet, Deku Stick, Deku Nut, Deku Seed, Bomb Bag, Quiver, and Diving capacity.
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Being able to carry more weapons, ammo, or weapons to buy more ammo, is incredibly important as you’re out doing activities such as going through dungeons, hunting Big Poes, or purchasing potions to fill your Empty Bottles.
Aside from the wallet and diving scale upgrades, the order in which you acquire the upgrade does not affect which specific upgrade you get.
For example, if you have the smallest quiver, the first upgrade will always be the Bigger Quiver regardless of which mini-game you got it from.
Wallet Upgrades
When you first start the game, you’ll have the Kokiri Wallet that can hold 200 rupees. As you progress and want to do things like unlock Great Fairy Fountains, purchasenew tunics, or play the various mini-games without end, you’ll need a bigger wallet.
Both of the wallet upgrades are acquired by collecting Gold Skulltulas found throughout Hyrule. You must then return to the Housed of Skulltula in Kakariko Village to receive your rewards.
When you collect 10 Gold Skulltula Tokens, you’ll receive the Adult’s Wallet that can hold up to 500 rupees. At 30 Gold Skulltula Tokens, you’ll get the Giant’s Wallet that holds up to 1,000 rupees.
Deku Sticks
You’ll receive both Deku Stick upgrades in the Lost Woods. By default, you’ll be able to hold 10 Deku Sticks. Each upgrade adds another 10 to your max capacity (up to a maximum of 30).
Don’t pass up on using the Deku Sticks. For Child Link, they deal twice as much damage as the Kokiri Sword. Hitting an enemy with a Deku Stick is like hitting them with the Master Sword!
Under the bridge to Hyrule Field
The first is found by making two lefts from the start of the Lost Woods. This takes you under the bridge that leads to Hyrule Field.
There’s a Business Scrub at the end of the area that will sell you a Deku-Stick Bag upgrade for 40 rupees.
At the Forest Stage
First you’ll need to unlock the Skull Mask from the Happy Mask Shop trading sequence. With the Skull Mask, you must go to the Forest Stage in the Lost Woods.
To get there, you’ll need to go the following directions from the start of the Lost Woods:
- Right
- Left
- Right
- Left
- Left
You’ll be in a small meadow and at the end where the shrubs are, you’ll find a Secret Hole. Go inside and wear the Skull Mask on the stage.
The Deku Scrubs will start dancing for a while, and then the big one pops out and will give you a Deku-Stick bag upgrade.
Deku Nuts
Like the Deku Sticks, both Deku Nuts will be found in the Lost Woods. You are able to hold 20 Deku Nuts at first, while each upgrade increases your capacity by 10 (up to a maximum of 30).
Deku Nuts are incredibly useful for both Child and Adult Link. They can stun annoying enemies, or send Keese crashing into the ground if they get too close.
Forest Stage
You’ll need to complete the Happy Mask Shop trading sequence and acquire the Mask of Truth. Wear the Mask of Truth at the Forest Stage to receive a Deku-Nut Bag upgrade.
Business Scrub
At the end of the Lost Woods, right before the Sacred Forest Meadow, you’ll find a large boulder. Use a bomb to blow it up and go down the hole. The Business Scrub to the left will sell you the upgrade for 40 rupees.
To reach this area, make two lefts from the Forest Stage and you’ll find the boulder in the corner of the room.
Deku Seed Bag
The Deku Seed Bag requires good aim if you want to get bigger versions of them. You can hold 30 Deku Seeds to start, and each upgrade increases your capacity by 10 (up to a maximum of 50).
Lost Woods
When you enter the Lost Woods, take a right and you’ll find a target hanging from a tree branch. Hit the center of the target 3 times and a Deku Scrub will give you a Deku-Seed Bag upgrade.
Shooting Gallery
The Shooting Gallery in Hyrule Castle Town will give you a Deku-Seed Bag upgrade if you hit all 10 targets for a perfect score. The pattern they appear in is always the same, so once you know the pattern it’ll be easy to beat.
Bomb Bag
First off, you’ll need to get the Bomb Bag from Dodongo Cavern. Once you have defeated King Dodongo, you’ll be able to retrieve both upgrades.
You can hold 20 Bombs and Bombchus to start, with each upgrade increasing your capacity by 10 (up to a maximum of 40).
Bombchu Bowling Alley
You’ll need at least 20 or more rupees to get this upgrade. Go to the Bombchu Bowling Alley in Hyrule Castle Town, then beat the game twice to receive a Bomb Bag upgrade.
Hot Rodder Goron
On the lower red level of Goron City, there’s a Goron rolling around in a loop. Look for a sign that says “If you can stop my wild rolling here, you might just get something great!”.
You’ll need to bomb the Hot Rodder Goron at that spot. The easiest way is to hold a bomb and let him run into you to get a Bomb Bag upgrade.
Quiver
After retrieving the Bow from the Forest Temple, you can get one of the Quiver upgrades. To get the second, you’ll need to unlock Epona and earn the trust of the Gerudo.
Shooting Gallery
Go to the Shooting Gallery in Kakariko Village as Adult Link with at least 30 rupees to play. Getting a perfect score will get you a Quiver upgrade.
This is more challenging than the version you play as Child Link. The order in which targets appear are random, and they move more wildly. Fortunately, arrows have a higher velocity than Deku Seeds, so you can more easily hit moving targets.
Horseback Archery
After being given the Gerudo Pass, you can go to the back of Gerudo Fortress to play the Horseback Archery mini-game for 30 rupees. If you earn 1,400 points, you’ll receive a Quiver Upgrade.
Diving Capacity
While this is not some form of ammo bag for your items, being able to dive deeply can help you with your quest to get Heart Pieces.
Silver Scale
You cannot miss this upgrade as it’s required for progression. As you’re searching for Princess Ruto, you can take free diving lessons from the Zora atop the waterfall in Zora Domain. Dive and pick up the 5 scales he drops to receive the Silver Scale.
Golden Scale
Go to Lake Hylia as Adult Link and go to the Fishing Pond. If you haven’t completed the Water Temple yet, you’ll need to unlock the Scarecrow’s Song first to summon Pierre at the dock.
Pay 30 rupees and catch a big enough fish (typically in the center of the pond), then turn it in to receive the Golden Scale!
