Hyrule Castle
Hyrule Castle
Main appearance(s)
Other appearance(s)
Inhabitants(s)
Item(s)
- Ocarina of Time
- Cadence of Hyrule
Counterpart(s)
Related Location(s)
- ALttPA Link to the Past:
Hyrule Castle guide atStrategyWiki - FSAFour Swords Adventures:
Hyrule Castle guide atStrategyWiki - TPTwilight Princess:
Hyrule Castle guide atStrategyWiki - BotWBreath of the Wild:
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Hyrule Castle,(ALttPA Link to the Past |OoTOcarina of Time |OoSOracle of Seasons |TWWThe Wind Waker |FSAFour Swords Adventures |TMCThe Minish Cap |TPTwilight Princess |STSpirit Tracks |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |BotWBreath of the Wild |TotKTears of the Kingdom |EoWEchoes of Wisdom |LCTLink's Crossbow Training |HWHyrule Warriors |CoHCadence of Hyrule |AoCAge of Calamity)[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] also known as theCastle of Hyrule,(ALttPA Link to the Past)[10] is a recurring location inThe Legend of Zelda series. It is the seat ofHyrule's monarchical government and the home of theRoyal Family of Hyrule, which usually includesPrincess Zelda and the normally unseenKing of Hyrule. The castle first debuted inA Link to the Past, the third game in the series. Each game that contains Hyrule Castle features a different layout. Near the castle isHyrule Castle Town, which serves as the city's marketplace whereHyruleans come to engage in business and trade.[11]
Hyrule Castle is usually directly in the center of Hyrule's geographical layout in each game, serving as the crown jewel of the kingdom. It is often one of the most important places for Link during his numerous adventures in Hyrule and many times is the site of the final confrontations, usually serving as a level or dungeon of sorts.[12] As the seat of Hyrule's government, the Castle has been the location of multiple conflicts and has been the subject of invasion more than once throughout its depiction inThe Legend of Zelda series.
Features and Overview
A Link to the Past

Marking its first named appearance inA Link to the Past, Hyrule Castle is home to the Royal Family of Hyrule until shortly before the events of the game.Agahnim, after becoming the King's second-in-command and chief adviser for solving Hyrule's problems with his magic, killed the monarch and took control of the castle.[13]
During the game's opening scenes,Link is telepathically spoken to in a dream by a voice belonging toPrincess Zelda, who was taken hostage by Agahnim.[14] Following her request in his dream, Link finds his way to the gates of Hyrule Castle, completely unarmed against Hyrule'scorrupted soldiers. Unfortunately, the castle is well-guarded and inaccessible from a direct approach.[15] In the courtyard, Link luckily uncovers a hidden hole beneath a bush that leads him into aSecret Passage.[16]Link's Uncle is soon found, slumped against a wall and mortally wounded. Already exhausted and beaten, he grants Link their family's sword and shield, instructing him to save the Princess.[17] Link then progresses through the castle, fighting off any monsters and soldiers who attempt to stop him.
The rest of Hyrule Castle plays out similarly to a standarddungeon, but it is much shorter than any others in the game and features no dungeon boss during the first visit. After Link saves Zelda from the sorcerer's clutches and brings her to theSanctuary, Agahnim makes the upper levels of the castle inaccessible by creating an electrical barrier that cannot be bypassed. It isn't until Link retrieves theMaster Sword from theLost Woods that the young hero can access the upper area of the castle by slashing the barrier with the Blade of Evil's Bane. After reaching the top of the castle, Link witnesses Agahnim as he sends Princess Zelda to theDark World. The young hero battles against the evil wizard who, upon his defeat, sends Link to the Dark World. It is at this point that, in the Light World, a portal is created beneath the main gate of the Castle that sends anyone who passes through it into the Dark World.[18]
In the Light World, Hyrule Castle is found in the center of theOverworld map, and is surrounded by an impassable moat. Within the Castle is a courtyard filled withGrass, as well asRosehedge andOrangecap bushes. In theDark World, it is replaced withGanon'sPyramid of Power, which is surrounded by pits similar to Hyrule Castle's moat. After Agahnim sends Link to the Dark World, Hyrule Castle's doors all become impossible to open, rendering any part of the castle's interior other than the underground passage behind the throne (whose entrance cannot be opened from inside the passage) inaccessible for the rest of the game.
Ocarina of Time
InOcarina of Time, Hyrule Castle is the second northernmost location inHyrule, second only to theDeath Mountain located directly east of it. It can be accessed by passing through the adjacentHyrule Castle Town, which is protected by another moat and a drawbridge. Since monsters roam theField outside of town at night, the bridge only lowers during the day and is promptly raised as soon as night falls.
The royal castle is home toPrincess Zelda, theKing of Hyrule, and other members of the Royal Family.[19] Due to the actions of a certain foolish man who wanted to seePrincess Zelda, the castle guards have increased their security and won't allow anyone into the castle.[20][21] The castle's grounds are guarded day and night byHyrulean Guards, each of which will throw out any intruders they can find.[22] The entrance to the castle itself can only be reached with the aid of a drawbridge, although is never lowered throughout the entire game and thus impedes Link from accessing the entire castle.
After Link obtains theKokiri's Emerald from the dyingGreat Deku Tree and first leavesKokiri Forest,Kaepora Gaebora advises him to visit Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle.[23] Once Link successfully sneaks past the castle guards, and has assistedMalon in waking up her fatherTalon, Link can enter theCastle Courtyard via a secret passageway. Here, Link must sneak past even more guards to reach his destination. Coincidentally, guards in the field outside always throw Link out past the Castle's main gate, but guards inside the Castle throw him right outside the secret entrance, where Link would still be trespassing anyway.
However, when Link returns seven years later, and after Ganondorf's rise to power, he is shocked to find the Hyrule Castle completely destroyed, andGanon's Castle erected on the ruins where the castle once stood.[24] Ganon's Castle serves as his seat of power in Hyrule.
Areas
Animals
Inhabitants
Oracle of Seasons andOracle of Ages
Hyrule Castle appears in the intro of both games, which is seen lying in a densely forested valley in Hyrule. Attracted by an unknown force,Link is seen riding towards the castle. Upon entering it, he discovers that it houses theTriforce, which after his arrival sends him away on a mission to eitherHolodrum orLabrynna, depending on which game the player plays.[25]Despite not being seen in the intro, the castle is still housed by the royal family, with Princess Zelda, who later leaves to aid the oracles.[26]The Castle is also seen several times during thelinked ending, along with Princess Zelda who has returned to it after being rescued by Link.
The Wind Waker

Hyrule Castle is home to theMaster Sword, which is hidden in a basement chamber protected by a giant statue depicting theHero of Time. The hidden chamber is decorated with stained glass windows that illustrate theSages ofOcarina of Time, and at the center of the basement is the Master Sword resting in its pedestal.[27][28]
Before the events ofThe Wind Waker, the remains of Hyrule were drowned beneath the rain waters of theGreat Sea as a cause of theGreat Flood.[29] Hyrule Castle was magically ensnared in a large barrier of energy, largely protecting it from any harm. However, this also caused time itself to stop, leaving the hordes of enemies who were attacking the castle at the time frozen as well.

Link can only travel beneath the Great Sea into the castle once he has completed thetrial of the gods and has been acknowledged as a true hero.[30] A gateway will then open leading to the flooded land of Hyrule, where Link is allowed access to the inner part of the castle to retrieve the Blade of Evil's Bane. Once the young hero retrieves the Master Sword from its pedestal, the flow of time returns to normal, and the enemies who were assaulting the castle come to life once more.[31] Link must defeat all of the enemies before he is allowed to exit the castle and return to the Great Sea.
Hyrule Castle serves as a prominent location in the storyline, since it is whereTetra discovers her true identity as Princess Zelda, and it is also where she stays in hiding while Link and theKing of Red Lions embark on a quest to assemble theTriforce of Courage.[32][33] Later on in the game, with the Triforce of Courage in hand, Link returns to the castle's basement only to find thatGanondorf has kidnapped Princess Zelda and taken her to hisGanon's Castle.[34]
High above the inner walls of the castle is awall portrait depicting Princess Zelda (Tetra's ancestor) along with several of her courtiers, each of them bearing a striking resemblance to the members ofTetra's Pirate Crew.
Enemies
Four Swords Adventures
InFour Swords Adventures, Hyrule Castle is the location of the entrance to theFour Sword Sanctuary, a hidden chamber where theFour Sword is enshrined. When dark clouds sweep over Hyrule, Link, Princess Zelda and the sixShrine Maidens leave to investigate the seal over the Four Sword, which seals the wind mageVaati. WhenShadow Link emerges from the sanctuary's portal's opening and the princess and Maidens are captured, Link withdraws the Four Sword and splits intofour in order to combat the doppelgänger. The removal of the Four Sword, however, releases Vaati from his hold and he sends the Links away in a twister, who all landLake Hylia. They eventually awake toKaepora Gaebora, who implores them to save the princess and the Maidens, and the Links travel back to the castle on foot. During this time, it is revealed that an evil influence has corrupted and taken control of the castle guards.[35]
Hyrule Castle appears as the third and final stage of the first level,Whereabouts of the Wind. The Links arrive back at the castle after making their way through Lake Hylia and theCave of No Return. The castle greatly resembles the one fromA Link to the Past, albeit with a much larger and slightly different layout. The Links fight their way through its legions of enemy Soldiers, while also rescuing theFairy Queen, who was captured and split into twoZoras.[36][37] Eventually the Links make their way to the rooftop, which houses the bossPhantom Ganon. Upon its defeat, theBlue Shrine Maiden is freed.
Hyrule Castle makes another appearance again as the third and final stage ofNear the Fields, calledInfiltration of Hyrule Castle; however, the stage is set at night, and its environment is similar to that ofThe Wind Waker'sForsaken Fortress where the Links must evade the searchlights to prevent from getting caught and thrown into prison. At the end of the level, the Links fight theBig Poe, after which the castle makes no other appearances.
The Minish Cap
- See also:Dark Hyrule Castle
InThe Minish Cap, Hyrule Castle is home to theElemental Sanctuary that links Hyrule to theMinish Realm.[38][39] As such, Link must return to Hyrule Castle each time he acquires another one of theFour Elements to upgrade theWhite Sword in the Elemental Sanctuary.
Link first visits the castle whenSmith, his grandfather, asks him to deliver a sword toMinister Potho, and it is in theHyrule Castle Garden that the award ceremony for the tournament's champion, who happens to beVaati, takes place.[40][41] Although Link is allowed to enter the Castle as he wishes early on in the game, he is only granted access to a few rooms, such as the throne room, a bedroom, and a few hallways. As the story progresses, Vaati takes control ofKing Daltus, forbidding Link to enter the Castle and, thus, the Elemental Sanctuary itself.[42] Because of this, the young hero is required to use stealth and make his way past the guards in the Garden to discover a secret entrance to the Sanctuary located beneath some bushes in the northwestern section.
After Link restores the power of the White Sword with the Four Elements and transforms it into theFour Sword, Vaati, disguised as King Daltus, learns that the Light Force rests withinPrincess Zelda. He turns everyone in the Castle into stone, locks the King away, and takes the Princess onto the roof, transforming the Castle intoDark Hyrule Castle.[43][44] Link must navigate the complex interior of the Castle to free Princess Zelda from Vaati's curse and seal Vaati away.[45]
Twilight Princess
InTwilight Princess, Hyrule Castle is seen in its largest incarnation to date and remains at least partially visible from almost anywhere in Hyrule.Twilight Princess is also the first game in the series that allows Link to explore almost all of the castle's areas to its fullest, and as such, the castle plays an important role in the game since it is where most of the plot develops. It consists of a main tower composed of four floors, and the main tower is connected to six other smaller towers, three on each side. On the highest floor of the main tower is the throne room, where Princess Zelda resides. Just like inOcarina of Time, the castle is located just north of Hyrule Castle Town, and the castle itself is accessed by crossing a small bridge over a moat where two giant doors lead to the enormous and spacious castle courtyard, which surrounds the castle in its entirety. Spread throughout the first area of the courtyard are three tall monuments depicting each of the three pieces of the Triforce. On both sides of the courtyard are two separate entrances that lead to the rest of the areas of the garden, where the right door eventually directs to theHyrule Castle Graveyard located at the very back of the structure.
A passageway inTelma's Bar grants access to theCastle's Waterway, which connects to theCastle Sewers where the prison cells are located.[46] It is here that Link first catches a glimpse of the colossal castle since he finds himself imprisoned early on in the game after he is transformed into awolf. A short while after, he meetsMidna, who frees him and guides him to one of the outside towers, where he meets the imprisoned Princess Zelda for the first time.[47] During the meeting, Princess Zelda informs Link of Hyrule's current state, and explains to him how it all came about. Prior to the events ofTwilight Princess, Hyrule Castle wasinvaded by the King of Twilight,Zant, along with his horde ofShadow Beasts.[48] Although Princess Zelda tried to fight back, she was forced to surrender to Zant's demands, which led to Hyrule being completely covered inTwilight.
Link returns to Zelda's room after collecting all of theFused Shadows (and losing them due toZant), again in wolf form. This time, he brings a dying Midna to Princess Zelda, who saves Midna's life by giving Midna her life force.[49] After this second meeting, Hyrule Castle is encased in an enormous gold colored barrier, much like inThe Wind Waker. Link and Midna cannot enter the Castle again until they have defeatedZant and regained the Fused Shadows. When these are obtained, Midna uses the power of the Fused Shadows to obliterate the castle barrier, granting them access to the castle's entrance.
It is at this point that Hyrule Castle now serves as the game's final dungeon. Link must explore all of the castle's areas in order to reach thefourth floor of the main tower, which is where Ganondorf has taken Princess Zelda hostage. At the throne room, Link and Midna come face-to-face with Ganondorf, who uses Princess Zeldaas his puppet in an attempt to defeat the young hero. Link, equipped with the Master Sword, promptly defeatsPuppet Zelda, and Midna uses her powers to extract Ganondorf's evil influence from the princess. It is here that Ganondorf transforms into the Dark BeastGanon. After defeating Ganondorf's beast form, Midna will attempt to finish him off, warping Link and Zelda toHyrule Field. The two witness a giant explosion which seemingly destroys the castle, but Hyrule Castle later appears intact during the credits sequence.
Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle reappears inSpirit Tracks in the re-established kingdom ofHyrule. The castle's look borrows heavily from its predecessor that was drowned beneath theGreat Sea along with the rest of the original Hyrule, retaining its blue roofing and white stone build. The castle area is also home once more toCastle Town, which lies directly in front of Hyrule Castle itself as in its previous incarnations. The entrance is accessed by crossing a small bridge which runs above a moat, leading to the castle gardens and eventually to the inside of the castle itself.
At the beginning of the game, Link needs to go to the castle in order to receive his trainengineer's certificate from Princess Zelda and thus officially become aRoyal Engineer. The Throne Room is revealed to contain a large stained glass window of Tetra, the incarnation of Princess Zelda in her day and one of the founders of the reinstated kingdom of Hyrule. It is here as well that Princess Zelda slips him a note during the ceremony which gives Link directions to her private quarters in the northeastern section of the castle. Later on, Link and Princess Zelda sneak out of the castle in order to travel to theTower of Spirits and find out why theSpirit Tracks have begun to disappear. After they are waylaid byChancellor Cole andByrne, Link finds himself andAlfonzo back in Hyrule Castle and finds Zelda's spirit wandering its corridors, he being the only person able to see her mysteriously. Link would continue to visit the castle several times throughout his adventure to defeat Cole and stop the return of the Demon KingMalladus.
It is in Hyrule Castle where Link receives theRecruit's Sword fromRussell, the guard captain. Unlike some games where Link's access to the castle is usually prohibited, the young hero can wander around the castle's hallways provided that he has theRecruit Uniform, which allows him to blend in with the rest of the castle guards.
Enemies
A Link Between Worlds
InA Link Between Worlds, Hyrule Castle is home toPrincess Zelda andImpa and is guarded by many soldiers. The walls are graffitied with paintings ofSoldiers that come to life after Yuga conquers the castle.Link must travel here to search for theCaptain to return his sword[50][51]. Link must journey again to the castle to warn Zelda ofYuga's attack onSeres and of Yuga's plan to target Zelda next[52]. It is in Hyrule Castle that Link receives thePendant of Courage from Zelda to help him obtain the Master Sword. Later, after Link has confronted Yuga in theEastern Palace, Yuga places a barrier around the castle that can only be broken by theMaster Sword. After Link obtains the Master Sword, he is able to shatter the barrier around the palace[53] and enter in an attempt to rescue the princess from Yuga. The castle serves as a dungeon, with various enemies attempting to impede Link's progress through the castle. At the top of the castle, Link must fight Yuga, who possesses the painting of Princess Zelda. Yuga ultimately escapes, with Link in pursuit, through a crack intoLorule.
Breath of the Wild
100 years prior to the events ofBreath of the Wild, an evil known as theCalamity Ganon rose up and laid waste to Hyrule. Unable to be defeated, it was sealed within Hyrule Castle, where it has grown in power since.[54][55] Hyrule Castle is prominently located in Central Hyrule, appearing to be one of the few intact structures that remains of the ruined kingdom. The Castle is surrounded byGiant Columns and a purple and red swirling mist that contains the Calamity Ganon itself.

Although Hyrule Castle serves as the final dungeon in the game, it can be accessed at any point after exiting the Great Plateau. It is an immense place, overtaken by Malice and swarming with dangerous enemies such as all kinds of Guardians, Lizalfos, Moblins and Lynels. However, it also contains troves of precious equipment, including the Hylian Shield, the strongest shield in the game. The castle appears severely dilapidated and crumbled, with large amounts of Malice everywhere making progression difficult. Calamity Ganon rests near the top of the castle, in the main quarters. If any of the Blight Ganons have been ignored during the main quest, Link will have to face them in succession before fighting Calamity Ganon itself.
Areas
Tears of the Kingdom
Related Quests
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InTears of the Kingdom, Hyrule Castle is seen being pushed into the air by large tendrils ofGloom coming from underneath the castle.
FollowingRauru's imprisoning of Ganondorf underground, his people constructed Hyrule Castle atop the Demon King to keep him sealed, the castle remained intact and undestroyed for ages ever since, until was damaged during theGreat Calamity 100 years prior to the Era of the Wilds.[56][57] Hyrule Castle ends up suffering even more damage from theUpheaval and from the draconified Ganondorf's emergence from theDepths than the Great Calamity ever did as a result.
Areas
Ground-level
Dungeon-level
Creatures
Enemies
Materials
Equipment
Treasure Chests
| Treasure Chest | |
|---|---|
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0200, 0686, 0074 |
| Notes | Inside the tower southeast of theObservation Room |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0111, 0789, 0020 |
| Notes | In the southeastern riverbed |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | 0000, 0828, 0025 |
| Notes | Beneath aCracked Wall along the eastern ground level |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | 0010, 0879, 0078 |
| Notes | Atop the southeastern tower |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0031, 0875, 0050 |
| Notes | Beneath a Cracked Wall west of the east-southeastern tower |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0044, 0824, 0105 |
| Notes | Atop the east-southeastern tower |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0064, 0983, 0045 |
| Notes | In the eastern riverbed |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0077, 1147, 0028 |
| Notes | Along the wall east of theEast Passage |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0262, 1164, 0059 |
| Notes | Beneath a Cracked Wall south of the northern tower |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0195, 1219, 0048 |
| Notes | Beneath a Cracked Wall east of the northern tower |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0448, 1032, 0086 |
| Notes | Atop the northwestern tower |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0455, 1076, 0042 |
| Notes | Beneath a Cracked Wall north of the northwestern tower |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0469, 0945, 0065 |
| Notes | Inside the western tower located northwest of theFirst Gatehouse |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Coordinates | -0473, 0842, 0039 |
| Notes | On the ground west of and below the plateau holding the First Gatehouse and the tower to its west |
| Treasure Chest | Contents | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
-0200, 0686, 0074 | Inside the tower southeast of theObservation Room | ||
-0111, 0789, 0020 | In the southeastern riverbed | ||
0000, 0828, 0025 | Beneath aCracked Wall along the eastern ground level | ||
0010, 0879, 0078 | Atop the southeastern tower | ||
-0031, 0875, 0050 | Beneath a Cracked Wall west of the east-southeastern tower | ||
-0044, 0824, 0105 | Atop the east-southeastern tower | ||
-0064, 0983, 0045 | In the eastern riverbed | ||
-0077, 1147, 0028 | Along the wall east of theEast Passage | ||
-0262, 1164, 0059 | Beneath a Cracked Wall south of the northern tower | ||
-0195, 1219, 0048 | Beneath a Cracked Wall east of the northern tower | ||
-0448, 1032, 0086 | Atop the northwestern tower | ||
-0455, 1076, 0042 | Beneath a Cracked Wall north of the northwestern tower | ||
-0469, 0945, 0065 | Inside the western tower located northwest of theFirst Gatehouse | ||
-0473, 0842, 0039 | On the ground west of and below the plateau holding the First Gatehouse and the tower to its west |
Korok Seeds
| Korok | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0416, 0844, 0085 |
| Notes | In the field ofGrass west of theFirst Gatehouse |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0466, 0851, 0100 |
| Notes | Outside the wall west of the First Gatehouse This Flower Trail leads to the following points in order: Flower Trail spots -0465, 0856, 0103 -0454, 0863, 0101 -0453, 0864, 0110 -0428, 0889, 0116 |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0343, 0785, 0055 |
| Notes | Beneath the stone bridge crossing the southwestern riverbed |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0287, 0839, 0104 |
| Notes | Underneath the bridge east of the First Gatehouse |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0272, 0751, 0130 |
| Notes | Atop the westernStone Statue above theObservation Room |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0061, 0867, 0168 |
| Notes | Atop the round tower in the ground-level wall east of theSecond Gatehouse |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0303, 1123, 0090 |
| Notes | On the ground above the entrance to theDocks |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0128, 0814, 0097 |
| Notes | Beneath the bridge in the southeastern riverbed outside the [[[Dining Hall]] |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0124, 1192, 0037 |
| Notes | Beneath the rock bridge in the northeastern riverbed |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0295, 1122, 0008 |
| Notes | In theWater at the entrance to the Docks |
| Korok | |
| Type | |
| Coordinates | -0436, 1116, 0024 |
| Notes | Inside the broken cell along the northwestern side of theLockup |
| Korok | Type | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
-0416, 0844, 0085 | In the field ofGrass west of theFirst Gatehouse | ||
-0466, 0851, 0100 | Outside the wall west of the First Gatehouse This Flower Trail leads to the following points in order: Flower Trail spots -0465, 0856, 0103 -0454, 0863, 0101 -0453, 0864, 0110 -0428, 0889, 0116 | ||
-0343, 0785, 0055 | Beneath the stone bridge crossing the southwestern riverbed | ||
-0287, 0839, 0104 | Underneath the bridge east of the First Gatehouse | ||
-0272, 0751, 0130 | Atop the westernStone Statue above theObservation Room | ||
-0061, 0867, 0168 | Atop the round tower in the ground-level wall east of theSecond Gatehouse | ||
-0303, 1123, 0090 | On the ground above the entrance to theDocks | ||
-0128, 0814, 0097 | Beneath the bridge in the southeastern riverbed outside the [[[Dining Hall]] | ||
-0124, 1192, 0037 | Beneath the rock bridge in the northeastern riverbed | ||
-0295, 1122, 0008 | In theWater at the entrance to the Docks | ||
-0436, 1116, 0024 | Inside the broken cell along the northwestern side of theLockup |
Echoes of Wisdom
Related Quests
| From the Heart | ||||
| Side Quest | ||||
From the Heart | |
| Hyrule Castle Town | |
| Impa's Gift | ||||
| Side Quest | ||||
Impa's Gift | |
| Throne Room | |
| Lands of the Goddesses | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Lands of the Goddesses | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
| Rescuing the Hero Link | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Rescuing the Hero Link | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
| Still Missing | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Still Missing | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
| The Mysterious Rifts | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
The Mysterious Rifts | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
| From the Heart | ||||
| Side Quest | ||||
From the Heart | |
| Hyrule Castle Town | |
| Impa's Gift | ||||
| Side Quest | ||||
Impa's Gift | |
| Throne Room | |
| Lands of the Goddesses | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Lands of the Goddesses | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
| Rescuing the Hero Link | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Rescuing the Hero Link | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
| Still Missing | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Still Missing | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
| The Mysterious Rifts | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
The Mysterious Rifts | |
| Hyrule Castle | |
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After returning from theSuthorn Ruins,Zelda visits Hyrule Castle to meet with her father, theKing of Hyrule. Their meeting is interrupted by the sudden appearance of aRift within theThrone Room, which expands to engulf the nearbyCastle Town. Afterward, the Rift disappears and the King alongside his attendants,General Wright andMinister Lefte, make a suspicious return. They accuse Zelda of creating the Rift and imprison her in theHyrule Castle Underground. They then make preparations to execute her, but are thwarted by the appearance ofTri, aFairy who gives Zelda theTri Rod and the ability to createEchoes ofObjects. By using the Tri Rod, Zelda is able to sneak past theHylianSoldiers keeping watch to meetImpa and ultimately escape the Castle through theRoyal-Family Shortcut disguised as aWell.
Areas
Echo Objects
Might Crystals
| Might Crystal | |
|---|---|
| Qty. | 1 |
| Location | Appears atop Hyrule Castle's roof after itsRift is sealed |
| Might Crystal | Qty. | Location |
|---|---|---|
1 | Appears atop Hyrule Castle's roof after itsRift is sealed |
Other Appearances
A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Like in the game, Hyrule Castle is a prominent location in theA Link to the Past comic byShotaro Ishinomori. Link first ventures into the castle after Princess Zelda contacts him telepathically to save her from the castle's prison.[58] Following Zelda's voice to Hyrule Castle, Link sneaks into the castle and sees his uncle duelingAgahnim, where he witnesses his uncle's death at the hands of the wizard. Before passing away, Link's uncle gives the young hero hissword andshield and tells him to save Zelda.[59] The young hero eventually finds the princess and, after distracting twoCastle Soldiers that were taking her away, Link rescues Zelda and the two escape the castle through ahidden passage to theSanctuary with the use of a nearbylantern.[60]
After Link retrieves theMaster Sword, he travels to the castle's top tower via an air balloon made by his friends inKakariko Village since all approaches to the castle are blocked by Agahnim's soldiers.[61] Link lands on the castle's highest tower and, after easily defeating a few soldiers with the Master Sword's might, he rushes to find Agahnim in the middle of his spell. However, Link is unable to defeat the wizard in time, and Zelda is transported to the Dark World.[62] With the help of Sahasrahla,[63] Link kills Agahnim by deflecting his own magic, but Agahnim, with his final breath, manages to transport Link into the Dark World, with Hyrule Castle collapsing as thePyramid of Power is revealed.[64]
At the end of the comic, once Link makes his wish to theTriforce, Link and Zelda are transported back to Hyrule Castle, where the newly-crowned Queen Zelda appoints Link as the Master of the Knights of Hyrule.[65]
Super Smash Bros.

- SeeSmashWiki's article onHyrule Castle for more information.
Hyrule Castle appears a Stage inSuper Smash Bros.. It features a similar appearance to its model seen inOcarina of Time. Small tornadoes frequently pass through the stage, sending fighters who come in contact with one flying up in the air. It is the largest stage in the game, a tradition that continued with theHyrule: Temple stage inSuper Smash Bros. Melee.
Link's Crossbow Training
TheHyrule Castle Courtyard appears in aDefender Mode scenario inStage 4 ofLink's Crossbow Training. Link stands in one place to slay oncomingStalfos andKeese. SeveralFaries glowing green can be shot for theAutomatic Crossbow Upgrade.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
TheTwilight Princess version of Hyrule Castle can be seen in the background of theBridge of Eldin Stage inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.
Hyrule Warriors
Hyrule Castle appears in the background of theHyrule Field stage inHyrule Warriors. After Ganondorf seizes the kingdom at the game's climax, the castle is transformed intoGanon's Tower.
My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess
Mario Kart 8
Hyrule Castle appears as part of theMario Kart 8 andMario Kart 8 Deluxe trackHyrule Circuit. After taking a ramp and gliding, the track leads into the outside of the castle, eventually leading to its interior. Once inside, threeswitches that can be used to receive aSpin Boost, can be hit in order to activate a ramp leading to theMaster Sword.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Hyrule Castle can be seen in the background of the Bridge of Eldin Stage inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U. Hyrule Castle also returned as a Stage as DLC inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hyrule Castle reappears as a Stage inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. TheTwilight Princess version of the Castle can also once again be seen in the background of the Bridge of Eldin Stage. TheBreath of the Wild version of the Castle can be seen in the background of theGreat Plateau Tower Stage as well.
Cadence of Hyrule
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Hyrule Castle is located in the center ofHyrule, just north ofLake Hylia. It is surrounded by a moat ofDeep Water, with a large bridge connecting it to a patch ofGrassland south of it. WhenPrincess Zelda has been chosen byCadence inStory Mode or inSingle-Character Mode if Zelda was selected, there will be a small wooden bridge connecting northeast Hyrule Castle to the area east of it.
Before all fourInstruments are obtained, Hyrule Castle will be sealed off byOctavo's magic, and as a result is inaccessible.[66] Walking into theBarrier causes the character to be stunned for four beats.
In the room where theStairs leading to theDungeon are located, there is a door on the left that will only open as Zelda. Inside this room is aButton puzzle and the sleepingKing of Hyrule. Awakening him by playing "Zelda's Lullaby" leads him to urge his daughter to travel into a vault in the Castle's basement to retrieve aWeapon passed down by the family for generations.[citation needed] This vault can be accessed by a long path surrounded on both sides byPits and Gargoyles, with severalWooden Boxes to provide cover from their attacks. The prize of the vault can only be accessed by using theLongshot to pull the character to a blueTreasure Chest containing theRoyal Rapier.
A hidden room can be found behind the Castle's center tower bySwimming with theZora's Flippers one tile to the left of the tower's center. This secret room contains a set ofStairs leading down into another room withWaterfalls flowing down into a pool of Deep Water below the entrance. This Water is covered by a small wooden bridge connecting to aLocked Door. This Door can only be opened by pressing aFloor Switch on the other side of it, accessible by a gap in the wall to the left of the Door.
When choosing Zelda in Story or Single-Character Mode, she wakes up in herBed in a room inside Hyrule Castle withImpa watching over her. Impa informs her that Octavo kidnapped the King of Hyrule and sealed the Hyrule Castle with hisGolden Lute.[67] After gifting Princess Zelda theTelescope, she instructs the Princess to take the nearbyDagger and flee the Castle.[68] AfterPushing aBlock down onto the ground below upon leaving the Castle's walls, this section of the Hyrule Castle can be revisited at any time.
Enemies
| Courtyard |
| Vault room |
| Zelda's quarters |
Deku Scrub ×1
Green Guard ×1
Treasure Chests
| Treasure Chest | |
|---|---|
| Contents | |
| Notes | At the end of the vault accessed by a set of Stairs in the throne room |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Notes | Behind the Locked Door in the hidden room behind the Castle's central tower |
| Treasure Chest | Contents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
At the end of the vault accessed by a set of Stairs in the throne room | ||
Behind the Locked Door in the hidden room behind the Castle's central tower |
Age of Calamity
Trivia
- InA Link to the Past, Hyrule Castle has aDungeon Map and aBig Key (necessary to unlock Zelda's cell), but noCompass. It is the only dungeon in the game without one. The game treats the portion of the castle after Agahnim's magical barrier as a separate area from the rest of the castle, and so the latter has no boss, while the former has no dungeon items whatsoever. As the Compass's only purpose inA Link to the Past is to show the location of bosses, there is no use for a Compass in the lower part of Hyrule Castle.
- It is uncertain whether there has been several distinct Hyrule Castles throughout the series, or they are modified versions of the same structure. However, the Hyrule Castle ofSpirit Tracks is undoubtedly different as it is located in adifferent Hyrule.
Nomenclature
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|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
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| 海拉鲁城堡 (Hǎilālǔ chéngbǎo)(STSpirit Tracks |EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[72] | ||
| 海拉魯城堡 (Hǎilālǔ chéngbǎo)(EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | ||
| Kasteel Hyrule(EoWEchoes of Wisdom |AoCAge of Calamity)[73] | Same as English. | |
| Château d'Hyrule(STSpirit Tracks |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |EoWEchoes of Wisdom |CoHCadence of Hyrule)[74][75][76] | Hyrule Castle | |
| Château d'Hyrule(OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D |STSpirit Tracks |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |EoWEchoes of Wisdom |CoHCadence of Hyrule)[77][74][78][79] | Hyrule CastleEditor warning: Conflicting meanings in data | |
| Schloss Hyrule(STSpirit Tracks |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |EoWEchoes of Wisdom |CoHCadence of Hyrule |AoCAge of Calamity)[80][81][82][83] | ||
| Castello di Hyrule(ALttPA Link to the Past |OoTOcarina of Time |OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D |TWWThe Wind Waker |FSAFour Swords Adventures |STSpirit Tracks |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |EoWEchoes of Wisdom |CoHCadence of Hyrule)[84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91] | Same as English.Editor warning: Conflicting meanings in data | |
| 하이랄 성 (Hailal Seong)(ALBWA Link Between Worlds |EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[92] | Hyrule Castle | |
| Castelo de Hyrule(EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | ||
| Замок Хайрул(EoWEchoes of Wisdom) | ||
| Castillo de Hyrule(STSpirit Tracks |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |EoWEchoes of Wisdom |CoHCadence of Hyrule)[93][94][95] | ||
| Castillo de Hyrule(STSpirit Tracks |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |EoWEchoes of Wisdom |CoHCadence of Hyrule)[93][96][97] | ||
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data. | ||
Gallery
A Link to the Past
Artwork of Hyrule CastleOcarina of Time 3D
Promotional screenshot of Hyrule CastleThe Wind Waker
Hyrule Castle interiorThe Wind Waker
Hyrule Castle interiorThe Wind Waker
Hyrule Castle beneath the Great SeaFour Swords Adventures
Hyrule CastleTwilight Princess
Hyrule CastleTwilight Princess
Hyrule CastleTwilight Princess
Hyrule Castle as seen from east Hyrule FieldTwilight Princess
Hyrule Castle as seen from northern Hyrule FieldTwilight Princess
Hyrule Castle courtyardTwilight Princess
Hyrule Castle's top towerTwilight Princess
Hyrule Castle diagramTears of the Kingdom
Model of Hyrule Castle from the Floor MapLink's Crossbow Training
Hyrule Castle's GraveyardSonic Lost World
Hyrule Castle fromThe Legend of Zelda ZoneHyrule Warriors
Hyrule CastleMario Kart 8
Hyrule CastleSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
The Hyrule Castle StageSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Hyrule Castle Stage's iconSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Hyrule Castle StageSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Hyrule Castle Stage's previewSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Hyrule Castle Stage battlefield previewSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Hyrule Castle Stage's omega previewCadence of Hyrule
Hyrule Castle's exteriorCadence of Hyrule
Hyrule Castle's exterior if Zelda was chosenAge of Calamity
A promotional screenshot of Hyrule CastleAge of Calamity
A promotional screenshot of Hyrule CastleAge of Calamity
A sprite of Hyrule Castle
See Also
References
- ↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 71,(SeriesThe Legend of Zelda Series) 109,(OoTOcarina of Time) 113,(TPTwilight Princess |STSpirit Tracks) 146,(ALttPA Link to the Past) 152,(TWWThe Wind Waker) 153,(FSAFour Swords Adventures) 248,(OoSOracle of Seasons) 301(ALBWA Link Between Worlds)
- ↑Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 78(TMCThe Minish Cap)
- ↑
From Hyrule Castle, off in the distance, you hear the woman's voice speaking to you again...
— Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
The Hyrule Castle rising
(Nintendo Magazine,2021 Winter, pg. 19) - ↑"Hyrule Castle" —The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Traversing Hyrule Trailer – Nintendo Switch,@NintendoAmerica on YouTube, Uploaded August 5, 2024
- ↑
Hyrule Castle: Defender
— Stage Select (Link's Crossbow Training)
Those Keese aren't making this graveyard any more inviting. Watch your radar, and take them down! - ↑Hyrule Warriors: Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 262
- ↑
Hyrule Castle
— Map (Cadence of Hyrule) - ↑
Hyrule Castle
— Map (Age of Calamity) - ↑
CASTLE OF HYRULE
— Quest History (A Link to the Past) - ↑
Thanks to all, the bridge is built, the trade route is secure, and we saved money for the economic development of Castle Town!
— Goron (Twilight Princess) - ↑
He's in Hyrule Castle, I'm sure of it... Princess Zelda is in grave danger! We must return to the world of light and hurry to the castle!
— Midna (Twilight Princess) - ↑
Agahnim has seized control of the castle and is now trying to open the seven wise men's seal.
— Princess Zelda (A Link to the Past) - ↑
Help me... Please help me... I am a prisoner in the dungeon of the castle. My name is Zelda. The wizard, Agahnim, has done... something to the other missing girls. Now only I remain...
— Princess Zelda (A Link to the Past) - ↑
Hey hey! You're not allowed in the castle, son!
— Soldier (A Link to the Past) - ↑
I know there is a hidden path from outside of the castle to the garden inside.
— Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
Unnh... Link, I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave the house... Take my sword and shield and listen.
— Link's Uncle (A Link to the Past) - ↑
The wizard has broken the wise men's seal and opened a gate to link the worlds at Hyrule Castle.
— Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past) - ↑
The Great Deku Tree wanted us to go to visit the princess at Hyrule Castle.... Shouldn't we get going?
— Navi (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
Wha-ha-ha! What a crazy guy! Can you believe this guy was crazy enough to try to sneak into the castle to see Princess Zelda? All because of this idiot, they've tightened security at the castle. Wha-ha-hah!
— Hylian (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
There's a lot going on in the castle right now. I can't allow even a dog to get into the castle!
— Soldier (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
The princess is inside the castle just ahead. Be careful not to get caught by the guards!
— Kaepora Gaebora (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
It appears that the time has finally come for you to start your adventure! You will encounter many hardships ahead... That is your fate. Don't feel discouraged, even during the toughest times! Go straight this way and you will see Hyrule Castle. You will meet a princess there...
— Kaepora Gaebora (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
On that day seven years ago, Ganondorf suddenly attacked... and Hyrule Castle surrendered after a short time.
— Sheik (Ocarina of Time) - ↑
One day in Hyrule, a strange force drew Link deep within Hyrule castle, where he found the Triforce resting, glittering brilliantly as it awaited him.
(Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 4) - ↑
Zelda has left the castle in Hyrule without any guard and is on her way here!
— Impa (Oracle of Seasons) - ↑
The item you seek is hidden somewhere in this castle. To find it, you must find the entrance to the basement. But...that entrance has been blocked by a mighty threshold, firmly sealed to prevent evil from ever gaining access.
— King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Excellent, [player_name]. To perceive such a puzzle and decipher it is no small feat. Now, take the sword that lies before you. It is none other than the Master Sword... The blade of evil's bane.
— King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Tales of the kingdom spoken of in the legend of the great hero... The place where the power of the gods lies hidden... This place, where the two of you now stand, is that kingdom.
— Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker) - ↑
This tower, which the pearls of the gods have caused to appear, is a place that the gods of the ancient world prepared so that they might test the courage of men. Only one who is able to overcome the trials that await here will be acknowledged by the gods to be a true hero. Only then will that hero be permitted to wield the power to destroy the great evil.
— King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker) - ↑
By the way, boy... When you drew that sword of yours out of its resting place... Did you by chance notice how all of the monsters frozen in time down there suddenly began stirring again?
— Ganondorf (The Wind Waker) - ↑
You are the true heir of the royal family of Hyrule...the last link in the bloodline. You are Princess Zelda.
— Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Zelda... It is far too dangerous for you to join us in this task. Fortunately, this sacred chamber is not yet known to Ganon. It is my wish that you wait here in hiding until we return.
— Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Did you think you'd be safe inside the castle? Foolish... Now that my power has been restored, there is no safe haven for you! I have taken your precious Zelda.
— Ganondorf (The Wind Waker) - ↑
The soldiers in the castle were behaving so oddly, and I couldn't get past them. They were moving the old cannons around...and they even aimed their bows at me!
— Malon (Four Swords Adventures) - ↑
I heard the maidens' cries and came running to find the castle a nest of fiends. They captured me and split me in two. That's why I look so horrible right now. Please, I beg of you. Reunite my two halves! Make me whole again!
— Zora (Four Swords Adventures) - ↑
I didn't think I would ever be allowed to reclaim my true form as a Great Fairy again! Thank you so much, brave ones!
— Fairy Queen (Four Swords Adventures) - ↑
We must find the elemental sanctuary to fill the sword with elemental power. I'd never have looked for the elemental sanctuary in Hyrule Castle, though!
— N/A (The Minish Cap) - ↑
The elemental sanctuary exists between the human world and the Minish world.
— N/A (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Yes. After all, the festival only comes once a year. Go on, have fun! And while you're there, you can do me a favor. I just finished making this Sword for the minister as Hyrule Castle.
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Since you're here, Link, why don't you join us for the award ceremony?
— Minister Potho (The Minish Cap) - ↑
By the order of the king, none shall pass! Now! Begone with you!!
— Soldier (The Minish Cap) - ↑
What? ...What is this? What's happened here!? They've been turned to stone! All of them! The minister...And the guards! Just like Princess Zelda!
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Link! We need your help! Vaati took out petrified princess to the roof of the castle... He must be planning something fiendish. You must stop him!
— Minister Potho (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Hyrule Castle has fallen into darkness. This place is a den of evil for Vaati and his beast minions now...
— N/A (The Minish Cap) - ↑
The bar is actually a kind of safe house for my friends. There's a passageway that leads to the castle from in there, as well.
— Telma (Twilight Princess) - ↑
Look, there's someone I want to introduce you to...but I'll need you to go to that tower to do it!
— Midna (Twilight Princess) - ↑
It is time for you to choose: surrender or die. Oh yes, a question for all the land and people of Hyrule... Life? Or death?!
— Zant (Twilight Princess) - ↑
Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead... These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you...
— Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess) - ↑"Take that sword and hurry after the captain" — Blacksmith (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑"He's got to be headed back to Hyrule Castle! — Blacksmith (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑"You've gotta report this to the castle!" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑You have found the Master Sword! Well done, Link. Now there's no time to waste. Strike down this nefarious barrier! — Sahasrahla (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑"A mysterious female voice over beckons Link to “open his eyes.” Our hero has been asleep for 100 years, a callback to Link’s previous adventures but he wakes up to some dire circumstances: the world has been ravaged in the time Link’s been asleep by Calamity Ganon, a fog-like beast that creates a dark mist around what looks like Hyrule Castle. The voice tells Link if this calamity gains enough power, he could bring the world to an end." —E3 2016: THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD MIGHT BE THE OPEN WORLD ZELDA WE ALWAYS WANTED , .
- ↑"The looming threat to Hyrule is equally familiar. Not long after the game starts, you learn that a being called Calamity Ganon had been trapped in Hyrule Castle for 100 years. In seeming tie to Link's own awakening, Ganon has been gathering power and is right on the cusp of breaking loose. Should that happen, Hyrule is doomed." —Freeform exploration in the new 'Zelda' game is an NES throwback , .
- ↑
He was imprisoned beneath Hyrule Castle for ages, but the magic holding him weakened when the castle was damaged during the calamity a century ago, and his power has steadily been growing since. Now he has revived as a threat beyond the knowledge of any.
— Character Profiles (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Deep beneath this land, our mighty first ruler imprisoned the Demon King. To ensure the king's magic would hold, we erected a castle here to protect this sacred site. Without the castle in place, the site may be disturbed, allowing the Demon King's hatred and rage to be revived. The preservation of this castle is therefore tied to the prosperity of the kingdom.
— Stone Tablet (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Link... Help me... I'm being held prisoner in the castle... Help me... My name is Zelda...
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 4) - ↑
Take my sword and shield. The princess...you must save her! After you rescue Zelda...and the people in the Dark World...you may meet your parents...
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 8) - ↑
We must escape and make our way to the Sanctuary!! The Old Man there will help us
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 13) - ↑
Link: So all the approaches to the castle areblocked by Agahnim's sentries?
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 5)
Boy: Yep! Evenapproaching the castle means certain death! - ↑
I have been awaiting your arrival, foolish hero! Watch now as your precious princessvanishes--before your veryeyes!Behold! The last moment of Princess Zelda!NOW!
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 13,14) - ↑
Link, listen! Agahnim's magic is like a double-edged sword... The Master Sword was also forged to repel evil magic!
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 4) - ↑
It appears you are not such a fool after all... But it makes no difference... My defeat will not restore the wise men's seal, on the contrary... [...] And with my final breath...you will join Zelda in...the Dark World!
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 5,6) - ↑
Link was appointed as Master of the Knights of Hyrule by the newly-crowned Queen Zelda.
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 13) - ↑
Hyrule Castle is protected byOctavo's magic! We need to defeat hisfour champions in order to pass!
— Trill (Cadence of Hyrule) - ↑
Thank goodness you're awake! We need to get you out of the castle. Your father has been taken, and most of the guards no longer obey our command. The heart of the castle has been sealed byOctavo'sGolden Lute. You'll need to find something capable of breaking the seal to save theking! Take thistelescope. It should help your search!
— Impa (Cadence of Hyrule) - ↑
You must hurry, Princess. Take thedagger by those crates. You can break the pots over there with it and head down the stairs.
— Impa (Cadence of Hyrule) - ↑A Link to the Past manual, pg. 2, 3Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 3
- ↑Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 155
- ↑
ようこそハイラル城へ
— Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑塞尔达传说:百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 290
- ↑
Kasteel Hyrule
— Map (Age of Calamity) - ↑74.074.1
Château d'Hyrule
— Rail Map (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Bienvenue au château d'Hyrule.
— Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑
Château d'Hyrule
— Map (Cadence of Hyrule, Canadian French version) - ↑
Allons au château d'Hyrule,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name. !
— Sign (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
Bienvenue auchâteau d'Hyrule.
— Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑
Château d'Hyrule
— Map (Cadence of Hyrule, European French version) - ↑
Schloss Hyrule
— Rail Map (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Willkommen inSchloss Hyrule.
— Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑
Schloss Hyrule
— Map (Cadence of Hyrule, German version) - ↑
Schloss Hyrule
— Map (Age of Calamity) - ↑
Il ritorno del re - Castello di Hyrule
— Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian version) - ↑
Andiamo al castello di Hyrule, Link!
— Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian version) - ↑Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 109
- ↑
Castello di Hyrule
— N/A (The Wind Waker, Italian version) - ↑
Link... dirigiti al Castello di Hyrule...
— Princess Zelda (Four Swords Adventures, Italian version) - ↑
Castello di Hyrule
— Rail Map (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Dove vuoi che vada ilcapitano se non alCastello di Hyrule?!
— Blacksmith (A Link Between Worlds, Italian version) - ↑
Castello di Hyrule
— Map (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian version) - ↑
하이랄 성에 오신 것을 환영합니다
— Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑93.093.1
Castillo de Hyrule
— Rail Map (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Bienvenido alcastillo de Hyrule.
— Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑
Castillo de Hyrule
— Map (Cadence of Hyrule, Latin American Spanish version) - ↑
Bienvenido alCastillo de Hyrule.
— Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑
Castillo de Hyrule
— Map (Cadence of Hyrule, European Spanish version)
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Dungeons inThe Legend of Zelda
Level 1 • Level 2 • Level 3 • Level 4 • Level 5 • Level 6 • Level 7 • Level 8 • Level 9
Dungeons inThe Adventure of Link
Parapa Palace • Midoro Palace • Island Palace • Maze Island Palace • Palace on the Sea • Three-Eye Rock Palace • Great Palace
Hyrule Castle • Castle Dungeon • Eastern Palace • Desert Palace • Tower of Hera
Palace of Darkness • Swamp Palace • Skull Woods • Thieves' Town • Ice Palace • Misery Mire • Turtle Rock • Ganon's Tower • Palace of the Four Sword
GBA version only
Tail Cave • Bottle Grotto • Key Cavern • Angler's Tunnel • Catfish's Maw • Face Shrine • Eagle's Tower • Turtle Rock • Wind Fish's Egg
Color Dungeon(LADXLink's Awakening DX |LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)) • Chamber Dungeon(LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))
Inside the Deku Tree • Dodongo's Cavern • Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly
Forest Temple • Fire Temple • Water Temple • Shadow Temple • Spirit Temple • Ganon's Castle
Woodfall Temple • Snowhead Temple • Great Bay Temple • Stone Tower Temple
Swamp Spider House • Pirates' Fortress • Oceanside Spider House • Beneath the Well • Ancient Castle of Ikana • Moon Dungeons
Gnarled Root Dungeon • Snake's Remains • Poison Moth's Lair • Dancing Dragon Dungeon • Unicorn's Cave • Ancient Ruins • Explorer's Crypt • Sword & Shield Maze • Onox's Castle • Room of Rites
Spirit's Grave • Wing Dungeon • Moonlit Grotto • Skull Dungeon • Crown Dungeon • Mermaid's Cave • Jabu-Jabu's Belly • Ancient Tomb • Black Tower • Room of Rites
Maku Road • Great Moblin's Keep • Ambi's Palace • Hero's Cave
Chambers of Insight • Sea of Trees • Talus Cave • Death Mountain • Vaati's Palace
Dragon Roost Cavern • Forbidden Woods • Tower of the Gods • Forsaken Fortress • Earth Temple • Wind Temple • Ganon's Castle
Fire Mountain • Ice Ring Isle • Ghost Ship • Savage Labyrinth
Stages inFour Swords Adventures
Whereabouts of the Wind
Lake Hylia • Cave of No Return • Hyrule Castle
Eastern Hyrule
The Coast • Village of the Blue Maiden • Eastern Temple
Death Mountain
Death Mountain Foothills • The Mountain Path • Tower of Flames
Near the Fields
The Field • The Swamp • Infiltration of Hyrule Castle
The Dark World
Lost Woods • Kakariko Village • Temple of Darkness
The Desert of Doubt
Desert of Doubt • Desert Temple • Pyramid
Frozen Hyrule
Frozen Hyrule • Temple of Ice • Tower of Winds
Realm of the Heavens • The Dark Cloud • Palace of Winds
Deepwood Shrine • Cave of Flames • Fortress of Winds • Temple of Droplets • Palace of Winds • Dark Hyrule Castle
Forest Temple • Goron Mines • Lakebed Temple • Arbiter's Grounds • Snowpeak Ruins • Temple of Time • City in the Sky • Palace of Twilight • Hyrule Castle
Lantern Caverns • Cave of Ordeals • Cave of Shadows(TPHDTwilight Princess HD)
Temple of the Ocean King • Temple of Fire • Temple of Wind • Temple of Courage • Ghost Ship • Goron Temple • Temple of Ice • Mutoh's Temple
Tower of Spirits • Forest Temple • Snow Temple • Ocean Temple • Fire Temple • Sand Temple
Skyview Temple • Earth Temple • Lanayru Mining Facility • Ancient Cistern • Sandship • Fire Sanctuary • Sky Keep
Dungeons inA Link Between Worlds
Eastern Palace • Tower of Hera • House of Gales • Inside Hyrule Castle • Desert Palace
Ice Ruins • Swamp Palace • Thieves' Hideout • Dark Palace • Skull Woods • Turtle Rock • Lorule Castle
Woodlands
Deku Forest • Buzz Blob Cave • Moblin Base • Forest Temple
Riverside
Secret Fortress • Abyss of Agony • Cove of Transition • Water Temple
Volcano
Blazing Trail • Hinox Mine • Den of Flames • Fire Temple
Ice Cavern
Frozen Plateau • Snowball Ravine • Silver Shrine • Ice Temple
Fortress
Sealed Gateway • Bomb Storage • Training Ground • The Lady's Lair
The Dunes
Infinity Dunes • Stone Corridors • Gibdo Mausoleum • Desert Temple
The Ruins
Illusory Mansion • Palace Noir • Lone Labyrinth • Grim Temple
Sky Realm
Floating Garden • Deception Castle • Dragon Citadel • Sky Temple
Forest Zone • Flooded Zone • Scorching Zone • Frozen Zone • Fortified Zone • Desert Zone • Shadow Zone • Baneful Zone
Divine Beast Vah Ruta • Divine Beast Vah Rudania • Divine Beast Vah Medoh • Divine Beast Vah Naboris • Hyrule Castle
Sword Monk's Shrine(TMTThe Master Trials Downloadable Content) • Final Trial(TCBThe Champions' Ballad Downloadable Content)
Akh Va'quot • Bareeda Naag • Bosh Kala • Chaas Qeta • Daag Chokah • Dagah Keek • Dah Kaso • Dah Hesho • Daka Tuss • Dako Tah • Daqa Koh • Daqo Chisay • Dila Maag • Dow Na'eh • Dunba Taag • Gee Ha'rah • Goma Asaagh • Gorae Torr • Ha Dahamar • Hawa Koth • Hia Miu • Hila Rao • Ishto Soh • Ja Baij • Jee Noh • Jitan Sa'mi • Joloo Nah • Ka'o Makagh • Kaam Ya'tak • Kah Mael Shrine • Kah Okeo Shrine • Kah Yah Shrine • Kam Urog Shrine • Katah Chuki • Katosa Aug • Kay Noh • Kaya Wan • Kayra Mah • Ke'nai Shakah • Keeha Yoog • Keh Namut • Kema Kosassa • Kema Zoos • Keo Ruug • Ketoh Wawai • Korgu Chideh • Korsh O'hu • Kuh Takkar • Kuhn Sidajj • Lakna Rokee • Lanno Kooh • Maag Halan • Maag No'rah • Maka Rah • Mezza Lo • Mijah Rokee • Mirro Shaz • Misae Suma • Mo'a Keet • Mogg Latan • Monya Toma • Mozo Shenno • Muwo Jeem • Myahm Agana • Namika Ozz • Ne'ez Yohma • Noya Neha • Oman Au • Owa Daim • Pumaag Nitae • Qua Raym • Qaza Tokki • Qukah Nata • Raqa Zunzo • Ree Dahee • Rin Oyaa • Ritaag Zumo • Rok Uwog • Rona Kachta • Rota Ooh • Rucco Maag • Saas Ko'sah • Sah Dahaj • Sasa Kai • Sha Gehma • Sha Warvo • Shada Naw • Shae Katha • Shae Loya • Shae Mo'sah • Shai Utoh • Shai Yota • Shee Vaneer • Shee Venath • Sheem Dagoze • Sheh Rata • Sho Dantu • Shoda Sah • Shoqa Tatone • Shora Hah • Soh Kofi • Suma Sahma • Ta'loh Naeg • Tah Muhl • Tahno O'ah • Tawa Jinn • Tena Ko'sah • Tho Kayu • To Quomo • Toh Yahsa • Toto Sah • Tu Ka'loh • Tutsuwa Nima • Voo Lota • Wahgo Katta • Ya Naga • Yah Rin • Zalta Wa • Ze Kasho • Zuna Kai
Etsu Korima • Kamia Omuna • Kee Dafunia • Keive Tala • Kiah Toza • Kihiro Moh • Mah Eliya • Noe Rajee • Rinu Honika • Rohta Chigah • Ruvo Korbah • Sato Koda • Sharo Lun • Shira Gomar • Takama Shiri • Yowaka Ita
Dungeons inTears of the Kingdom
Wind Temple • Fire Temple • Water Temple • Lightning Temple • Hyrule Castle • Spirit Temple • Beneath Hyrule Castle
Anedamimik • Apogek • Bamitok • Chichim • Domizuin • Ekochiu • En-oma • Eshos • Eutoum • Ga-ahisas • Ganos • Gasas • Gatakis • Gatanisis • Gemimik • Gikaku • Gutanbac • Igashuk • Igoshon • Ihen-a • Ijo-o • Ikatak • In-isa • Irasak • Ishodag • Ishokin • Isisim • Iun-orok • Jikais • Jinodok • Jiosin • Jiotak • Jirutagumac • Jiukoum • Jochi-ihiga • Jochi-iu • Jochisiu • Jogou • Jojon • Joju-u-u • Joku-u • Joku-usin • Joniu • Jonsau • Josiu • Kadaunar • Kahatanaum • Kamatukis • Kamizun • Karahatag • Kikakin • Kimayat • Kisinona • Kitawak • Kiuyoyou • Kudanisar • Kumamayn • Kurakat • Kyokugon • Kyononis • Makasura • Makurukis • Maoikes • Marakuguc • Marari-in • Mayachideg • Mayachin • Mayahisik • Mayak • Mayam • Mayamats • Mayanas • Mayaotaki • Mayasiar • Mayatat • Mayaumekis • Mayausiy • Minetak • Miryotanog • Mogawak • Mogisari • Momosik • Morok • Moshapin • Motsusis • Musanokir • Nachoyah • Natak • Ninjis • Nouda • O-ogim • Orochium • Oromuwak • Oshozan-u • Otak • Otutsum • Pupunke • Rakakudaj • Rakashog • Rasitakiwak • Rasiwak • Ren-iz • Riogok • Rotsumamu • Runakit • Rutafu-um • Sahirow • Sakunbomar • Sepapa • Serutabomac • Sibajitak • Sifumim • Sihajog • Sikukuu • Simosiwak • Sinakawak • Sinatanika • Sisuran • Sitsum • Siwakama • Sonapan • Soryotanog • Suariwak • Susub • Susuyai • Tadarok • Tajikats • Taki-ihaban • Taninoud • Taunhiy • Tauyosipun • Tenbez • Teniten • Tenmaten • Timawak • Tokiy • Tsutsu-um • Tukarok • Turakamik • Turakawak • Ukoojisi • Ukouh • Usazum • Utojis • Utsushok • Wao-os • Yamiyo • Yansamin • Yomizuk • Zakusu • Zanmik
Suthorn Ruins • Jabul Ruins • Gerudo Sanctum • Hyrule Castle • Eldin Temple • Faron Temple • Lanayru Temple • Null's Body
Dungeons in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland
Hero's Shrine • Pirate Hideaway • Deku Temple • Insect Cavern • Desma's Labyrinth
Stages inLink's Crossbow Training
Level 1
Ordon Target Practice • Gerudo Stalfos: Defender • Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger
Level 2
Goron Target Practice • Zora River: Defender • Skull Shooting
Level 3
Kakariko Target Practice • Fruit Balloons • The Great Bridge: Defender
Level 4
Zora River Target Practice • Hyrule Castle: Defender • Skulltula Forest: Ranger
Level 5
Oocca Target Practice • Gerudo Moldorm: Defender • The Shootout
Level 6
Ordon Target Practice 2 • Bridge of Eldin: Defender • Snowpeak Ruins: Ranger
Level 7
Underground Target Practice • City in the Sky: Defender • Temple of Time: Ranger
Level 8
Horseback Target Practice • Snowpeak Ruins: Defender • Darknut Battle
Ranch Target Practice • Sacred Grove: Defender • Fossil Stallord Battle
Hyrule Field • Eldin Caves • Faron Woods • Valley of Seers • Death Mountain • Lake Hylia • Twilight Field • Palace of Twilight • Skyloft • Sealed Grounds • Temple of the Sacred Sword • Temple of Souls • Gerudo Desert • Ganon's Tower • Forsaken Fortress • Wind and Earth Temples
Frozen Grotto • Gerudo Ruins • Lost Swamp • Temple of Storms • Hyrule Castle • Future World
Gerudo Arena • Temple of Brainstorms • Future World
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