If anything is worth going out of your way to collect in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, aside from Echoes (of course), it’s Heart Pieces. More health means that Zelda can survive more hits, and that’s definitely something worth aiming for.
There are a total of 40 Heart Pieces to be found or obtained around Hyrule, with most coming from exploration while some are obtained through various side quests. Collecting four Heart Pieces will reward Zelda with an entire extra heart, allowing her to keep going for longer in battle.
All Heart Pieces in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The map above shows the location of every Heart Piece that’s possible to get in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and it can seem a little overwhelming at first glance. Let’s break this down area by area, so you can tick off all of the Heart Pieces as you explore the various biomes and areas of Hyrule.
Heart Pieces in Suthorn
There are a total of five Heart Pieces that can be gathered in the various parts of Suthorn. These are particularly useful, as Suthorn is the first area that Zelda gets the freedom to explore, and collecting all five of these Heart Pieces will give her an additional heart very early into the game.
| # | Location | How to find |
| 1 | Suthorn Beach | Follow our guide to get this Heart Piece |
| 2 | Suthorn Beach Cave | Inside the Beach Cave below the climbing wall |
| 3 | Suthorn Village | Purchase from Suthorn Village Shop for 80 Rupees |
| 4 | Suthorn Forest | Inside a cave on the west of the forest |
| 5 | Suthorn Prairie | On top of the middle pillar at the small lake |
Heart Pieces in Hyrule Field
Hyrule Field holds far more Heart Pieces than any other area in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, with a total of 13 up for grabs through exploration or completing various side quests. Some of the side quests that reward Heart Pieces won’t become unlocked until you’ve completed certain other quests.
| # | Location | How to find |
| 1 | Eastern Hyrule Field | Complete the “Let’s Play a Game” side quest |
| 2 | Hyrule Field | Use a Holmill Echo to big down in the patch of dirt above a cave entrance |
| 3 | Kakariko Village | Complete two challenges at the Slumber Dojo |
| 4 | Wastelands | On a platform in the middle of the lake |
| 5 | Hyrule Ranch | Complete the Medium Flag Race in under 20 seconds using Zelda’s Horse, obtained by completing the “Impa’s Gift” side quest |
| 6 | Hyrule Field | On top of a pillar near the ruins west of Hyrule Castle |
| 7 | Hyrule Field | Reward for gathering 11 acorns in under 20 seconds |
| 8 | Hyrule Field | Use a Holmill to dig into the patch of dirt above a cave entrance |
| 9 | Kakariko Village | Under the large boulder west of Kakariko Village |
| 10 | Kakariko Village | Complete 11 challenges at the Slumber Dojo |
| 11 | Hyrule Field | On a stump in the middle of the woods |
| 12 | Hyrule Castle Town | Outside the walls of Hyrule Castle Town to the northeast |
| 13 | Hyrule Castle Town | Complete the “An Out-There Zol” side quest |
Heart Pieces in the Gerudo Desert
With five Heart Pieces to be collected, mostly through exploration, the Gerudo Desert is a rich source of extra life for Zelda. Again, the side quest needed for one of these Heart Pieces unlocks later in the game, while the one obtained through Mango Rush might require some practice runs before you achieve the feat required.
| # | Location | How to find |
| 1 | Gerudo Desert | On a raised platform in the northeast of the desert |
| 2 | Gerudo Town | Inside a chamber on the north edge of town |
| 3 | Gerudo Desert | In the southwest corner of the desert under some sand dunes |
| 4 | The Oasis | Get a perfect run on Ultimate Seed difficulty of Mango Rush |
| 5 | Gerudo Desert | Complete the “Wild Sandstorms” side quest |
Heart Pieces in Jabul Waters
The Heart Pieces in Jabul Waters are spread between Zora River Village and Zora Cove, so you’ll need to explore both if you want to unlock all of the hearts available in this watery biome.
| # | Location | How to find |
| 1 | Seesyde Village | Complete the “The Zappy Shipwreck” side quest |
| 2 | Zora River Village | On the pillar behind the entrance to Lord Jabu Jabu’s Den |
| 3 | Zora River Village | Underneath the uppermost waterfall |
| 4 | Zora Cove | Under a cracked underwater rock east of Zora Cove |
| 5 | Zora Cove | In a cave east of Zora Cove |
Heart Pieces on Eldin Volcano
There are four Heart Pieces available on Eldin Volcano, and by the point you reach the fiery biome, you should have suitable Echoes to help you reach them. If not, these might be worth leaving until you’ve gathered more Echoes, such as the Flying Tile or Platboom Echoes.
| # | Location | How to find |
| 1 | Eldin Volcano | Complete the “A Mountainous Mystery” side quest |
| 2 | Lizalfos Burrow | On a platform northeast of the Burrow entrance |
| 3 | Rock-Roast Quarry | South of a hot spring to the east of the Quarry entrance |
| 4 | Eldin Volcano | On a small platform at the west edge of the Eldin Volcano Trail |
Heart Pieces on Hebra Mountain
Once you’ve survived the initial cold ascent of Hebra Mountain, you’ll be able to freely explore and pick up the four Heart Pieces that are on offer there. Again, you’ll need some Echoes that can help you climb, such as a Crawltula or even Water Block Echoes.
| # | Location | How to find |
| 1 | Hebra Mountain Cave | Southwest of the cave entrance, on a platform in the middle of the lake |
| 2 | Hebra Mountain | On top of a stone pillar on the western side of Hebra Mountain |
| 3 | Ice Wizzrobe Habitat | On a cliff edge west of the Ice Wizzrobe habitat on the eastern side of the mountain |
| 4 | Hebra Mountain | Complete the “Snowball Magic” side quest |
Heart Pieces in the Faron Wetlands
Last but by no means least, you can get four Heart Pieces in the Faron Wetlands. If you’ve managed to make your way here before the game officially tells you to, you’ll only be able to find the two in caves near Heart Lake. The other two Heart Pieces will become obtainable after you’ve progressed the main story.
| # | Location | How to find |
| 1 | Heart Lake | In a cave to the north of Heart Lake |
| 2 | Heart Lake | In a cave to the east of Heart Lake |
| 3 | Deku Scrub Lockup | In a hidden room, follow our guide to get this Heart Piece |
| 4 | Hidden Ruins | Complete the “Cotton-Candy Hunt” side quest |
