Dig Cavern

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Dig Cavern

ModelIn-game modelsSpriteIn-game sprites or iconsScreenshotIn-game screenshots

OoT3DOcarina of Time 3DTWWThe Wind Waker

TMCThe Minish Cap

Dig Cavern screenshot from Twilight Princess

TPTwilight Princess

Main appearance(s)

Dig Caverns,^{(TPTwilight Princess)}^[1] also known asSecret Grottoes,^{(OoTOcarina of Time |MMMajora's Mask)}^[2]^[3]Grottoes,^{(MMMajora's Mask)}^[3]Secret Caves,^{(TWWThe Wind Waker |TMCThe Minish Cap)}^[4]^[5] andSecret Caverns,^{(TWWThe Wind Waker)}^[4] are a recurring location inThe Legend of Zelda series.

Features and Overview

Ocarina of Time

Secret Grottoes are underground caverns accessed through holes in the ground inOcarina of Time. Some of them must be unearthed by placing aBomb, playing the "Song of Storms", or smashing the ground with theMegaton Hammer. Others may be covered by tall grass, with Butterflies flying above to mark their locations. TheStone of Agony, orShard of Agony inOcarina of Time 3D, will activate whenever a Secret Grotto is nearby. They are usually small and may only house smallTreasure Chests,Bugs,Fish,Beehives, andGossip Stones.Link can exit a Secret Grotto by stepping into the beam of light that shines through the entrance hole.

Minor Enemies

Majora's Mask

Grottoes are underground caverns accessed through holes in the ground inMajora's Mask. Some of them must be unearthed by placing a Bomb. Others may be covered by tall grass, with Butterflies flying above to mark their locations. The controller will rumble whenever a Grotto is nearby. InMajora's Mask 3D, a hidden Grotto will glow if theMask of Truth is worn. While using the telescope in theAstral Observatory, Link can spot several men aroundTermina Field marking the location of Grottoes. They are usually small and may housePieces of Heart. Link can exit a Grotto by stepping into the beam of light that shines through the entrance hole.

List of Grottoes

Majora's MaskMajora's Mask 3D

Minor Enemies

The Wind Waker

Secret Caves are underground caverns accessed through holes in the ground inThe Wind Waker. They usually contain large amounts ofRupees,Treasure Charts, and Pieces of Heart. Link can exit a Secret Cave by stepping into the beam of light that shines through the entrance hole. TheSecret Cave Chart shows the location of all Secret Caves in theGreat Sea.

The most common type of Secret Cave is a large, pillared, central room surrounded by four rooms full of enemies. Each time Link completes a room by defeating the enemies within, a candle is lit above its door. After lighting all four candles, Link will fight a group of powerful enemies in the central room. This unlocks a back room containing a Treasure Chest. The second most common type of Secret Cave is a large central room surrounded by three high perches from which enemies appear. Usually, Link will have to defeat the enemies in order to make a Treasure Chest appear in the center of the room. OnAngular Isles, Link must build a tall block tower to reflect light into a Treasure Chest with theMirror Shield.

Minor Enemies

The Minish Cap

13 different Secret Caves appear throughoutHyrule inThe Minish Cap, and can only be accessed onceLink obtains theMole Mitts from theFortress of Winds. Some rest on the edge of water, and are inaccessible until Link is able toFuse Kinstones with the correct person in Hyrule.

Mysterious Walls are found in Secret Caves.

Location	Number of Secret Caves
Castor Wilds	1
Eastern Hills	1
Hyrule Town	1
Lake Hylia	2
Lon Lon Ranch	1
Minish Woods	2
Mount Crenel	1
Trilby Highlands	2
Veil Falls	2

Minor Enemies

Twilight Princess

Dig Caverns are underground caverns accessed through digging in the ground asWolf Link inTwilight Princess. They can be found with Wolf Link's Senses, appearing as large, dark markings on the ground that sparkle. They are usually small and may house Treasure Chests or water where Link canfish. Link can exit a Cavern by stepping on a rock with a beam of light that shines through the entrance hole.