The Raft is now officially not required to beat the game, due to the Raft Skip found by Schicksal on October 22, 2025. Video showing the Raft Skip is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqGhU9vashnUT4RDkD5WuZ-ItdUIV2s7/view
Runs that currently exist on the 1st/2nd quest Low% leaderboards will be shifted to the "Legacy" category. Runs going forward will be placed on the "Current" category, as they may change over time. Decisions regarding the old runs may end up removing some of the variables if more skips are found.
With the release of the new Nintendo "Game & Watch" which includes an official emulation port of the NES and Famicom "The Legend of Zelda" these versions are allowed for speedrunning purposes, because as far as we can tell, they play exactly the same as the NES versions (subject to change if other details arise). Please note; using any cheat codes will invalidate your run (holding A to give yourself 16 hearts, for example).
If you use this version please make your video as clear as possible, and include game audio when possible.
The Raft is now officially not required to beat the game, due to the Raft Skip found by Schicksal on October 22, 2025. Video showing the Raft Skip is here:
Runs that currently exist on the 1st/2nd quest Low% leaderboards will be
