Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Released: Dec 1, 1988

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  • NES
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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Cheats, Codes & Secrets

Last Updated on Aug 16, 2023

This page contains cheats, hints, Easter eggs, secrets, and tips for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. We will continually update this page when we come across more useful cheats and tips.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Cheats For NES

Quick Save

In order to access the quick save menu, press Start on controller 1, then press Up + Start on controller 2.  This will bring up the save screen and allow you to save the game without dying first.

Extra Lives

For every 9,000 experience points you accumulate you'll be rewarded with an extra life. Any easy place to farm experience points would be in the forest around New Kasuto.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Game Genie Codes

The following cheat codes are for Game Genie. These can be used on a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with a Game Genie device or you can use these on any emulator that supports Game Genie Codes. If you want a Game Genie Device, you can always check on Amazon for one.

Cheat Effect Cheat Code
Infinite lives SZKGKXVK
Infinite Keys SXVIKOVK
Infinite Magic SXNASSSE
Invincibility SZUTYUSE
Jump higher AZUOLIAL
Little knockback from enemies SZKVTUSE
Start with 6 lives TASKPLLA
Start with 9 lives PASKPLLE
Exchange the Shield Spell with the Fairy Spell LZKEEVSA + OPKEOVVA
Exchange the Shield Spell with the Fire Spell OYKEEVSA + NPKEOVVA
Exchange the Shield Spell with the Life Spell IIKEEVSE + VAKEOVVE
Exchange the Shield Spell with the Spell Spell LYKEEVSA + VAKEOVVE
Exchange the Shield Spell with the Thunder Spell VTKEEVSA + OPKEOVVA
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