Tears of the Kingdom's Majora's Mask Easter Eggs Still Captivate Fans in 2026

In 2026, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom remains a landmark open-world adventure, and its dense web of Easter eggs continues to reward longtime fans. Among the most persistent threads is the game's fascination with Majora's Mask, the Nintendo 64 cult classic that launched in 2000. Like Majora's Mask was a direct follow-up to Ocarina of Time, Tears of the Kingdom followed Breath of the Wild. Both sequels embraced darker themes, and that shared DNA appears in six notable callbacks hidden across Hyrule and the Depths.

🎭 Majora's Mask Itself

The most obvious callback is the titular mask, which players can acquire and wear. In the Nintendo 64 original, the mask was worn by Skull Kid and possessed world-ending power. In Tears of the Kingdom, it simply reduces Link's chances of being noticed by enemies. That downgrade in destructive potential does not make it easy to obtain. The mask is a reward for discovering the Floating Coliseum in the Depths and completing its challenge, which requires defeating five Lynels in a row. For many players, that gauntlet is enough to scare them off, but nostalgia-driven veterans still consider it a must-have trophy.

⚔️ Fierce Deity Armor and Sword

Another major reference is the Fierce Deity outfit, modeled after the form Link takes when he dons the Fierce Deity Mask during the final battle of Majora's Mask. Unlike the mask itself, the Fierce Deity armor is much easier to find. Its three pieces are scattered across Hyrule as part of the Misko's Treasure quests. Completing the set allows players to obtain the Fierce Deity Sword. By exploring the cave north of Foothill Stable while wearing the full armor, players are guided to the sword's location. It ranks among the best swords in the entire game, making the hunt well worth the effort.

🎈 Tingle's Iconic Outfit

Many Zelda fans may forget that Majora's Mask introduced Tingle, one of the series' most recognizable oddballs. The adult man dressed as a fairy traveled by balloon and sold maps to Link. He later served a similar role in The Wind Waker, deciphering charts for the hero. Tingle is referenced in Tears of the Kingdom through his iconic outfit, which can be assembled in three pieces by completing one of the various Misko's Treasure quests. The set boosts the player's speed at nighttime, though it cannot be upgraded by Great Fairies.

🐟 The Indigo-Gos Lakes

Many geographical locations in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom reference characters or places from earlier Zelda games. In the Lanayru region, several lakes are named after Zora characters from previous titles, including significant figures from Majora's Mask. Three lakes are known as Mikau Lake, Lulu Lake, and Toto Lake. Fans of Majora's Mask will recall these as the names of the three bandmates who comprise the Zora band known as the Indigo-Gos. Mikau is the most notable of the three, as Link possesses his body in the Nintendo 64 game through the use of the Zora Mask.

🌕 The Blood Moon

The Blood Moon is a frequent occurrence in Tears of the Kingdom, randomly appearing in the sky to reset Hyrule with enemies and treasure. However, Tears of the Kingdom is not the first Zelda title to showcase evil occurrences tied to a terrifying moon. This was a major plot point of Majora's Mask, where the moon plays an integral role. As part of the mask's ploy to destroy the world, the Moon, with its now-iconic menacing face, looms closer and closer to Termina. This resembles the Blood Moon in Tears of the Kingdom, as players can notice it changing colors and growing larger in real time as it looms overhead.

🧚 Great Fairies

Great Fairies have appeared in many installments of The Legend of Zelda, though they have taken on different forms in each one. Their appearances in Tears of the Kingdom most closely resemble Majora's Mask, particularly in how they lean over the side of the fountain in a similar position. Similarly to how they are summoned in Tears of the Kingdom, the Great Fairies in Majora's Mask must be awoken by gathering stray fairies from across Hyrule. The big difference between the two versions is their function. In Tears of the Kingdom they upgrade armor, while in Majora's Mask they grant new weapons and abilities.

📋 Summary of Majora's Mask Callbacks

For fans in 2026, these callbacks are more than nostalgia. They show how Tears of the Kingdom deliberately echoes Majora's Mask's darker tone and memorable characters while remixing them for a modern open-world structure. Whether players are hunting Lynels for a mask, chasing Misko's Treasure for a costume, or simply watching the Blood Moon rise, the spirit of Termina lives on in Hyrule. 🗡️🌕