Heading to the Lost Woods? Check our guide to the Mask Appraisal Contest in Ocarina of Time. Upgrade your carrying capacity and learn how to navigate to the Scrub's secret spot.
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Mask Appraisal Contest Location
Jump Into the Opening at Lost Woods
| How to Reach the Appraisal Contest |
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| From the Kokiri Forest entrance, go Right→Left→Right→Left→Left, then fall into the hole in the grass at the back of the area |
The location of the Mask Appraisal Contest in Ocarina of Time is the area reached by going "Right→Left→Right→Left→Left" from the Kokiri Forest entrance. You can reach it by falling into the hole in the grass at the back, and the yellow butterflies flying around serve as a landmark.
Mask Appraisal Contest Rewards
Increase Carrying Capacity With Masks
| Mask to Show | Reward |
|---|---|
| Skull Mask | Deku Stick carrying capacity +10 |
| Mask of Truth | Deku Nut carrying capacity +10 |
The rewards for the Mask Appraisal Contest in Ocarina of Time are increases to your Deku Nut and Deku Stick carrying capacity. Only the Skull Mask and Mask of Truth can unlock the capacity limit, so make sure to show at least these two Masks at the appraisal contest.
How to Increase Carrying CapacityRandom Reactions After First Time
If you show a Mask after obtaining the carrying capacity reward, or show a Mask other than the Skull Mask or Mask of Truth, the Scrub's reaction will change randomly. The Scrub's reactions include . Re-entering the forest stage and showing a Mask will result in a different reaction each time.
Mask Appraisal Contest Notes
Trading First as Adult Link Causes Bug
In the Mask Appraisal Contest in Ocarina of Time, if you obtain the Poacher's Saw during the Adult Trading Item Event, a bug will prevent you from receiving the Deku Nut carrying capacity increase reward from the Mask of Truth. This condition is not resolved even after giving away the Poacher's Saw, so be careful.
What is the Mask Appraisal Contest?
Masks Evaluation by Deku Scrubs
The Mask Appraisal Contest in Ocarina of Time is an Event where you show your Masks to the Scrub in the Lost Woods to receive rewards. It is an Event unrelated to the main story progression, so try it out as a side activity.
Sub-Event ListGet Masks From Child Link Trading
The Masks used in the appraisal contest become available for lending by completing the Child era Mask Shop Trading Item Event. The Trading Item Event becomes available after showing Zelda's Letter to the gatekeeper of Kakariko Village.
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