Lokarin posted...

Can it be done at 1-1-7? I can't remember off hand how much Thunder costs

1-1-8 is level 1 Sword, level 1 Magic, level 8 Life. As long as you have all the extra magic containers, Thunder wont be an issue.
You can certainly try 1-1-7.
http://redcandle.us/Zelda_II:_The_Adventure_of_Link/Challenges

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