Sand Temple
The Sand Temple (Desert Temple in the European version) is the fifth Dungeon in Spirit Tracks. It is located in Sand Realm regions of the Ocean Realm. The dungeon item is the Sand Wand, and the boss is Skeldritch.
Enemies
Skeldritch, Ancient Demon
- Main article: Skeldritch
Upon entering the battle area, a short cutscene will play wherein Skeldritch's skull is visible on the sand. After a moment, its eyes light up and long body lashes out of the sand.
Skeldritch's weakspot is the bottom of his body. Using the Sand Wand, Link must stop the oncoming boulders and use the adjacent catapults to launch the boulders back and strike Skeldritch.
The subsequent portion of Skeldritch's body are only vulnerable from certain sides. Link must hit Skeldritch from the right to remove the next portion of his body. The problem is that Skeldritch always faces Link. Link must position Skeldritch so its exposed part is facing a catapult to tie right. Using the Bow, Link must launch the boulder and inflict damage on Skeldritch. During this phase, Skeldritch emits laser beams from its eyes which Link must avoid.
The next phase is slightly trickier because Skeldritch begins to shoot red boulders able to penetrate Link's boulders. The next portion of Skeldritch's frame is only vulnerable at the back. Position Link accordingly and let an arrow loose.
Skeldritch's final weak spot is located between its left side and back. This can be a bit tricky to hit and it's suggested Link positions a Bomb near the switch and makes a run for it. Link should stand between two switches exposing Skeldritch's weak spot. Once Skeldritch is hit, its skull will drop to the ground.
During this final hectic phase, surround Skeldritch with a wall of sand on all sides so as to traverse the raised sand and smack the boss's exposed purple cranium. Remember: Link must be on elevated sand to strike Skeldritch.
Reward
Upon conclusion, Link will be awarded with a Heart Container and the Bow of Light.