Dungeons — illustrated reference

Explore 12 dungeons entries with artwork and gameplay notes.

Spoiler notice: This guide discusses story progression or late-game content.

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Enemies and hazards

Inside the Deku Tree

First child dungeon. Obtain the Fairy Slingshot, burn webs and defeat Gohma to receive Kokiri's Emerald.

Dodongo's Cavern

Child dungeon supplying the Bomb Bag. Defeat King Dodongo to reopen the Gorons' food source and receive Goron's Ruby.

Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly

Rescue Princess Ruto, obtain the Boomerang and defeat Barinade to receive Zora's Sapphire.

Forest Temple

First major adult temple. Find the Fairy Bow, recover the Poe Sisters' flames and defeat Phantom Ganon to awaken Saria.

Fire Temple

Rescue imprisoned Gorons, obtain the Megaton Hammer and defeat Volvagia to awaken Darunia as the Fire Sage.

Water Temple

Use the Iron Boots and water-level mechanisms, defeat Dark Link for the Longshot, then battle Morpha to awaken Ruto.

Shadow Temple

Use the Lens of Truth and Hover Boots to navigate illusions and traps. Defeat Bongo Bongo to awaken Impa.

Spirit Temple

A temple explored as both child and adult. Obtain Silver Gauntlets and Mirror Shield, then defeat Twinrova to awaken Nabooru.

Ganon's Castle

The final dungeon contains six barrier trials and a tower ascent, culminating in Ganondorf and Ganon. Key equipment: Golden Gauntlets.

Ice Cavern

Mini-dungeon accessed from Zora's Fountain. Use bottled Blue Fire to reach the Iron Boots and learn the Serenade of Water.

Bottom of the Well

Child-era mini-dungeon reached after draining Kakariko's well. Defeat Dead Hand to obtain the Lens of Truth.

Gerudo Training Ground

Optional Gerudo trial dungeon. Solve challenges and manage Small Keys to reach the Ice Arrows reward.