The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Cheat Codes & Secrets
Complete collection of cheat codes, passwords, unlockables, and hidden secrets for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000).
Ocarina Song Codes
Majora’s Mask uses ocarina songs as its primary code system. Songs are entered on the N64 controller using five buttons mapped to musical notes: A, C-Up, C-Down, C-Left, and C-Right. Open the ocarina via the item menu or by pressing the assigned C button.
Core Songs (Time Manipulation and Warping)
| Song | Button Sequence | Effect | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song of Time | C-Right, A, C-Down, C-Right, A, C-Down | Resets to Dawn of the First Day | N64 |
| Inverted Song of Time | C-Down, A, C-Right, C-Down, A, C-Right | Slows time passage to 1/3 speed — essential for completionists | N64 |
| Song of Double Time | C-Right, C-Right, A, A, C-Down, C-Down | Jumps forward exactly half a day (dawn→evening or evening→next dawn) | N64 |
| Song of Soaring | C-Down, C-Left, C-Up, C-Down, C-Left, C-Up | Instant warp to any activated owl statue; primary fast-travel system | N64 |
| Epona’s Song | C-Up, C-Left, C-Right, C-Up, C-Left, C-Right | Calls Epona; also used to heal Romani Ranch cows | N64 |
| Song of Storms | A, C-Down, C-Up, A, C-Down, C-Up | Summons rain; drains certain pools; activates windmills | N64 |
Critical tip: The Inverted Song of Time is the closest thing to a built-in difficulty-reduction cheat. Use it immediately at the start of a new three-day cycle to triple your effective time budget. Combined with Song of Double Time, you can navigate the clock with surgical precision.
Dungeon and Transformation Songs
These songs are taught in-game but function as access codes to areas and boss fights.
| Song | Button Sequence | Effect | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata of Awakening | C-Up, A, C-Right, C-Up, A, C-Right, A | Awakens sleeping creatures; unlocks Woodfall Temple | N64 |
| Goron Lullaby | A, C-Right, C-Left, A, C-Right, C-Left, C-Right | Lulls Gorons to sleep; unlocks Snowhead Temple passage | N64 |
| New Wave Bossa Nova | C-Left, C-Up, C-Left, C-Right, C-Down, C-Left, C-Right | Restores Lulu’s voice; summons turtle to Great Bay Temple | N64 |
| Elegy of Emptiness | C-Right, C-Left, A, C-Right, C-Left, A | Creates a hollow shell of the current form; required for Stone Tower | N64 |
| Oath to Order | C-Right, C-Down, A, C-Right, C-Down, A | Summons the Four Giants; triggers final sequence | N64 |
| Song of Healing | C-Left, C-Right, C-Down, C-Left, C-Right, C-Down | Heals cursed souls and teaches mask use; given by Happy Mask Salesman | N64 |
Time Manipulation and Warp Tricks
Dawn of the First Day Reset
Playing the Song of Time returns Link to the start of the 72-hour cycle. All collected Stray Fairies, key items, and Rupees (beyond your wallet) reset. Permanent carry-overs include:
- All masks (including transformation masks)
- Learned songs
- Map data and activated owl statues
- Boss remains (cleared dungeons stay cleared)
- Bombers’ Notebook entries persist across cycles
Owl Statue Warp Network
Activating owl statues with A (strike with sword) creates fast-travel nodes accessible via Song of Soaring. Statues are located at:
| Statue Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| South Clock Town | Available from the start |
| North Clock Town | Near the Deku Scrub launch pad |
| Milk Road | Requires Epona or Bunny Hood to reach |
| Woodfall | Southern Swamp area |
| Mountain Village | Snowhead region |
| Zora Cape | Great Bay region |
| Ikana Canyon | Eastern region |
| Stone Tower | Top of Stone Tower |
Song of Double Time — Day Jumping Table
| Current Time | Result After Casting |
|---|---|
| Day 1 Morning | Jump to Day 1 Evening (6:00 PM) |
| Day 1 Evening | Jump to Day 2 Morning (6:00 AM) |
| Day 2 Morning | Jump to Day 2 Evening |
| Day 2 Evening | Jump to Day 3 Morning |
| Day 3 Morning | Jump to Day 3 Evening (Final Hours) |
GameShark / Action Replay Codes (N64, USA v1.0)
These codes work on original N64 hardware with a GameShark cartridge or in emulators (Project64, Mupen64Plus) via cheat menus.
| Code | Effect | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 8111A60C 0140 | Infinite health (full hearts, no damage taken) | N64 GameShark |
| 8111A60E 0140 | Infinite magic meter | N64 GameShark |
| D0120144 0020 + 8111A648 4200 | Moon jump (hold L to float upward) | N64 GameShark |
| 8011A629 00FF | Max Rupees (500) in wallet | N64 GameShark |
| 8011A632 0009 | Have all Bombers’ Notebook pages complete | N64 GameShark |
| 8011A600 00FF | All items in inventory | N64 GameShark |
| 8011B3B9 0020 | Infinite Arrows | N64 GameShark |
| 8011B3BD 0020 | Infinite Bombs | N64 GameShark |
| 8111A640 3F80 | Link always in Fast-fall / low gravity | N64 GameShark |
Note: The moon jump code is a two-line conditional — enter both lines exactly. The D0 prefix is a button-check activator; D0120144 0020 triggers only when the L button is held.
Beneficial Glitches and Exploits
Bottle Duplication Glitch
One of the most powerful sequence-breaking exploits in the game. Works on unpatched N64 cartridges and most emulators.
Setup:
- Equip any single-use item (Deku Nut, Bomb, Arrow, etc.) to a C button.
- Also have an empty bottle assigned to a different C button.
- Stand near a catchable object (a bug, fairy, fish, or potion in a shop).
- Catch the object with the bottle at the exact frame the catching animation begins — swap C buttons simultaneously.
Result: The item slot previously holding the expendable item now contains a bottle, effectively giving you extra bottle slots. With enough manipulation, players carry four bottles filled with Chateau Romani (infinite magic for the cycle) by Day 1.
Infinite Sword Glitch (ISG)
Freezes Link’s sword swing in an active hitbox state while allowing free movement. Useful for dealing continuous damage to bosses.
Method:
- Target an enemy with Z.
- Press B to begin a sword swing.
- At the precise frame the swing starts, press a context-action button (A, to roll or open a chest nearby).
The sword “sticks” in the extended position and registers hits continuously without consuming stamina or requiring inputs. This is particularly effective against Gyorg and Twinmold.
Fierce Deity Mask Outside Boss Rooms
The Fierce Deity’s Mask is intended only for moon boss chambers. A glitch allows wearing it in the overworld.
Method (Trading Glitch):
- Collect all 20 non-transformation masks.
- Complete the moon children mask trades to obtain Fierce Deity’s Mask.
- While on the moon, enter any boss chamber wearing the mask.
- Use Song of Soaring (if available via prior setup) during the transition frame to exit to the overworld while the mask-equip state persists.
In some versions, simply saving and reloading with specific conditions preserves the equipped state. When worn in Termina, Fierce Deity grants its two-handed beam sword to all standard overworld encounters, trivializing every enemy and significantly accelerating runs.
Deku Hop Infinite Height
As Deku Link, activating a Deku Flower launch (hold B, release) while angled at specific geometry allows consecutive hops that carry extreme vertical velocity. Used to skip portions of Woodfall and access platforms before intended.
Bank Storage Glitch
The Clock Town bank stores Rupees across time resets (up to 5000 R). Normally limited to 500R withdrawal per visit.
Overflow trick:
- Deposit exactly 200R.
- Immediately play Song of Time.
- On the new cycle, the bank balance registers before the deposit confirmation clears.
- In some versions this stacks, allowing you to deposit twice in the same transaction window.
Sequence Breaks and Stage Skips
| Skip | Method | What It Bypasses |
|---|---|---|
| Woodfall Temple Early Entry | Precise Deku Flower launch from the poisoned swamp shore | Clearing the jungle path normally; can enter before defeating Odolwa |
| Snowhead Boss Shortcut | Goron Pound on specific room corners | Multiple Goron Roll corridor sections inside Snowhead Temple |
| Great Bay Hookshot Early | Using Zora Link’s boomerang fins through barrier geometry | The Gerudo Pirates sequence and part of the hookshot acquisition chain |
| Stone Tower Flip Skip | Specific bomb placement while inverting tower | Re-traversing bottom half of Stone Tower post-inversion |
| Twinmold Early Kill | ISG + precise movement into hitbox | Full fight phase; can end in under 30 seconds |
Bombers’ Code
The Bombers’ Hideout requires the 5-digit code obtained by catching all five Bombers in North and East Clock Town. The code changes every playthrough and every time cycle — it is randomly assigned per save file. There is no universal password; you must catch each Bomber to obtain your unique code.
Secret Masks and Unlockables
Majora’s Mask contains 24 collectible masks plus 3 transformation masks. Collecting all 24 standard masks is required to trade them with the Moon Children to obtain the Fierce Deity’s Mask.
Mask Acquisition Highlights
| Mask | How to Unlock | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Bunny Hood | Trade with the running man on Milk Road (after getting Epona); pay 500R | Double movement speed; no fatigue |
| Blast Mask | Save the Old Lady from Sakon on Night of the First Day (North Clock Town, midnight) | Wearable bomb; damages wearer unless Z-targeted and shielding |
| Stone Mask | Give Red Potion to invisible soldier near the Pirate Fortress (use Lens of Truth) | Enemies ignore Link entirely |
| Giant’s Mask | Chest inside Twinmold’s lair | Allows Link to grow giant-sized; only works in that room |
| Couple’s Mask | Complete the full Anju and Kafei questline across all three days | Opens a special conversation with the Mayor; rewards 50R |
| All-Night Mask | Purchase from Curiosity Shop on Night of the Final Day (500R); requires saving the Old Lady from Sakon | Stay awake for Granny’s stories; reveals two Great Fairy locations |
| Fierce Deity’s Mask | Trade all 20 non-transformation masks with the four Moon Children | Transforms Link into a god-like warrior; massive two-handed beam sword |
Anju and Kafei Questline — Day-by-Day Checklist
This is the most complex side quest in the game and rewards the Couple’s Mask plus Kafei’s Mask. It spans all three days and multiple locations. Key flags:
- Day 1 Noon — Speak to Anju at Stock Pot Inn; accept her letter.
- Day 1 Evening — Deposit the letter at the Post Box; mailman delivers it to Kafei.
- Day 2 Morning — Visit Kafei at his hideout in Laundry Pool; receive Pendant of Memories.
- Day 2 Afternoon — Deliver Pendant of Memories to Anju; she gives you the Priority Mail.
- Day 2 Evening — Deliver Priority Mail to the mailman; he delivers to Kafei.
- Night of Final Day (11:30 PM) — Return to Kafei’s hideout; accompany him to Sakon’s Hideout in Ikana Canyon.
- Complete the hideout puzzle (both Link and Kafei controlled in alternating segments).
- Final Day, before midnight — Return to Stock Pot Inn with Kafei; witness reunion, receive Couple’s Mask.
Missing any single step requires resetting the cycle and repeating.
Easter Eggs and Developer Secrets
Romani Ranch Alien Invasion
On the First Night between Day 1 and Day 2 (2:30 AM), strange creatures emerge from the pasture and attempt to abduct Romani Ranch’s cows. This is a hidden mini-event:
- Speak to Romani during the day to learn about it.
- Return at 2:00 AM and defend the cows using arrows for about 5 minutes.
- Succeed: Romani teaches you Epona’s Song (if you haven’t learned it) and gives you a bottle of Romani’s Milk.
- Fail: Romani wanders the ranch in a dissociative state on Day 2, traumatized — and Cremia’s milk delivery on Day 2 evening takes place under a sadder tone.
Happy Mask Salesman’s Hollow Reaction
At the very end of a true-ending playthrough when Majora’s Mask is destroyed, the Happy Mask Salesman closes his pack and laughs — then freezes with a deeply uncanny expression before delivering a cryptic line. This unsettling moment was intentional, designed by Yoshiaki Koizumi’s team to leave the Salesman’s nature deliberately ambiguous.
Skulltula House Hidden Dialogue
After clearing all 30 Gold Skulltula tokens in Ikana’s Skulltula House and freeing all family members, the final freed character delivers a short monologue referencing the specific evil of greed — widely understood as a fourth-wall-adjacent comment on completionist gaming culture.
Tingle’s Balloon Message
When Tingle floats away on his balloon after you pay 10R for his maps, his balloon briefly displays “Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland” — a self-referential advertisement for a then-unannounced title that would eventually release on DS in Japan in 2006.
Mirror Shield Face
Equipping the Mirror Shield and moving into direct torchlight causes a face to reflect on its surface — a stylized demonic visage that differs from the shield’s artwork. This is a texture detail deliberately added by the art team, not a glitch.
Skull Kid Whistle Callback
If you stand beneath the clock tower on the Final Day at midnight and listen without moving, Skull Kid plays a faint reprise of “Saria’s Song” on his whistle before the moon begins its final descent — an audio Easter egg tied to his backstory with Link and the Kokiri Forest.
Rupee Farming Tricks
| Method | Rupees per Cycle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honey & Darling minigames (Day 1–2) | 50R each | Fast if skilled; collect both prizes |
| Treasure Chest Shop (Clock Town) | Up to 100R | Requires Lens of Truth to consistently win |
| Goron Races (Snowhead) | 200R gold prize | Best rupee source per time investment |
| Deposit to Bank before reset | Carries over | Bank holds up to 5000R across cycles |
| Selling Chateau Romani bottles | Not sellable | But Chateau infinite magic is worth far more than rupee value |
The bank carries your rupee balance across all time resets — the single most important Rupee mechanic in the game. Never end a cycle without depositing.