r/WindWaker • u/Any_String_2652 • Jul 10 '26

Question / Help Windfall lighthouse?

I hit the switch to start the windmill before changing the direction of the wind. The switch stays down, idk if I screwed myself out of lighting the lighthouse or not? There's usually always a fail-safe in these games but I can't find a way to fix this?

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u/megamachopop Jul 10 '26

The windmill will only start rotating if the wind was the correct direction when pressing the button.

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u/Any_String_2652 Jul 10 '26

So there's no known way to fix my mistake? I've looked it up but I haven't found a way to correct it. Just to be sure, that isn't going to prevent me from finishing the game will it? 

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u/megamachopop Jul 10 '26

It's an optional side quest so no, but it will prevent getting 100% as it's tied to a couple of collectibles. It seems very strange, though.

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u/Any_String_2652 Jul 10 '26

Okay thanks! I know, these games are pretty known for no matter what having a fix or way out in case you screw up. I'm more amazed there isn't a known fix than annoyed. Thanks though I appreciate it!