As you can see here:
There is an hourglass-like vertical counter of sand that represents how much charge you have for the Dagger of Time. Alongside that hourglass counter is a series of half moons that are either empty or filled up white. In the image I've linked above, that counter is half full.
What does the half moon counter represent?
Best Answer
These are called power tanks, which you need for certain special abilities.
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