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Death Mountain is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series. A towering and sporadically active volcano, Death Mountain's rugged and dangerous terrain often necessitates careful navigation when scaling it. These attributes make the area a natural home for Gorons, and, in turn, Goron City. In some depictions, Ganon is known to reside here, instead.
The Legend of Zelda
- Main article: Level 9: Death Mountain
In The Legend of Zelda, the name "Death Mountain" can refer either to Hyrule's northern mountain range or to one of the dungeons located there. The mountains span the entirety of the world's north, stretching from east to west, and covering around one-third of the playable landmass. Much of this area is infested with dangerous enemies, such as Lynels, and is further noted for the many hidden caverns embedded into its rock walls. The Dragon and the Lost Hills are located to the east, and the nearby waterfall spills into a river, which, in turn, empties into Lake Hylia.
Death Mountain, the dungeon, is the final level in The Legend of Zelda and cannot be completed before Link acquires eight Triforce fragments. Its entrance is hidden at Spectacle Rock in the west-central mountains, but can be exposed by tactful placement of a Bomb. Inside is the room in which Ganon is encountered as well as where Princess Zelda is held prisoner. The dungeon features an increase in difficulty over the previous levels, due largely to its vast number of differing enemy types. The Red Ring and the Silver Arrow can be found here.
The Adventure of Link
- Main article: Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)
In The Adventure of Link, Death Mountain is located in the southeast of Western Hyrule, south of the Water Town of Saria, and is only accessible after Link has brought Bagu's note to the River Man. The area's daunting assortment of enemies, such as Daira, Octoroks, and Bago-Bago, provide a challenge up to that of the various Palaces, and it is further notable for its complex maze of connecting caverns. The Hammer is found in one of the southern caverns, and a rock adjacent to its entrance may be broken to reveal another room that hides a Magic Container.
A small portion of the far south of the region bears similarity to a scaled-down version of the Overworld seen in The Legend of Zelda.
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, Death Mountain is located in the northeastern portion of Hyrule. It is inhabited chiefly by Lynels, Tektites, and falling Boulders, being overall similar to its appearance in The Legend of Zelda. The vertical element has been expanded upon, however, allowing Link the ability to leap off of cliffs and onto lower levels. Also essential to traversal are the many caverns adorning the face of the mountain, and the Magic Mirror is needed in order to reach levels that may be unreachable otherwise. Accessibility to Death Mountain is initially limited to a dark cave near the Twin Lumberjacks' home, which Link can illuminate using the Candle. The Lost Old Man will join Link in navigating the cave and offers healing to him when successfully escorted to his mountain home.
Turtle Rock and Ganon's Tower are found on Death Mountain when in the Dark World, and the Tower of Hera is here when in the Light World. By climbing the ladder and walking into the central region, one will find a Warp Tile. Another Warp Tile can be found in the far east, several screens past the suspension bridge.
Ocarina of Time
- See also: Goron City, Death Mountain Trail, Death Mountain Summit, and Death Mountain Crater
In Ocarina of Time, Death Mountain is situated in northeastern Hyrule and its giant, looming presence can be seen from a great distance away. It is accessible via Kakariko Village after Link obtains Zelda's Letter. Taking Death Mountain Trail, Link will pass by Dodongo's Cavern and the path leading toward Death Mountain Crater before eventually reaching the entrance to Goron City. Dodongo's Cavern is initially sealed by a large boulder in front of its entrance that may be blown away by use of a Bomb Flower if thrown from above. Death Mountain Crater houses the Fire Temple and two Great Fairy's Fountains, but is likewise blocked by large boulders, mandating that Link acquire a Bomb Bag before proceeding. In Goron City lives most of the Goron population, including Darunia and Medigoron, and additionally features a shop as well as a shortcut to the Lost Woods.
As a child, rolling Gorons pose a minor threat to Link during his upward ascent of the mountain. As an adult, large boulders take their place; but in both timelines, the route is rife with Tektites. The path is further embellished by cracked walls that may be destroyed by use of bombs, and frequent eruptions from the volcano may complicate Link's trips to Death Mountain Crater.
Four Swords
In Four Swords, Death Mountain is a volcanic mountain serving as the third stage of the game. The Links battle with Gouen here in their pursuit of the Great Fairy of Forest.
Four Swords Adventures
- Main article: Death Mountain (Four Swords Adventures)
In Four Swords Adventures, Death Mountain is north of Hyrule Castle, just as in Four Swords, and is again the third level of the game. It consists of three stages: Death Mountain Foothills, The Mountain Path, and the Tower of Flames. Tingle's Tower may also be found here.
Twilight Princess
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In Twilight Princess, Death Mountain is located within the Eldin Province. The entrance to Death Mountain Trail is accessible by way of Kakariko Village, but further exploration mandates that Link obtain the Iron Boots. The region is similar to its depiction in Ocarina of Time, though its volcanic hazards and aesthetics are featured more expressly. Additionally, the various metal structures that are integrated into the landscape blatantly demonstrate the Gorons' mining activities. Link's initial trek upwards of Death Mountain is a violent barrage of falling stones and steaming geysers. Hostile Gorons will hinder Link's progress and must be either bashed or wrestled into submission. After which fact, the Gorons retreat into curling positions, now acting as springs Link can utilize in order to reach higher ground. The Gorons cease hostility after Link agrees to investigate further into the Goron Mines, and the defeat of Fyrus quells the volcano's frequent eruptions.
Death Mountain Trail is a long and narrow passage that serves as the entrance to the Gorons' domain. In either the east (Nintendo GameCube and Wii U) or west (Nintendo Wii) of Death Mountain proper lies a hot spring inhabited by several indulgent Gorons, as well as the Hot Spring Shop. At the area's highest point sits the entrance to the Goron Mines.
On Link's first arrival, a particularly large Molten Shard of stone is erupted from the volcano and onto the ground in front of him. Later on, and with help from Midna, it may be utilized in unfreezing Zora's Domain by way of warping it there.
A Link Between Worlds
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In A Link Between Worlds, Death Mountain is found in northeastern Hyrule, as was the case in A Link to the Past.
Breath of the Wild
- Main article: Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)
Death Mountain is a location in Breath of the Wild.
Tears of the Kingdom
- Main article: Death Mountain (Tears of the Kingdom)
Death Mountain is a location in Tears of the Kingdom.
Non-Canon Appearances
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Battle Quest
- Main article: Death Mountain Climb
Death Mountain Climb is the sixth stage in Nintendo Land's Battle Quest. In this stage, players walk steadily uphill, and will clash mainly with various Moblin types, including those of the Quick and Archer varieties. A short, dungeon-like area occupies the midsection of the level, and a Big Moblin serves as the level's boss.
Hyrule Warriors
- Main article: Death Mountain (Hyrule Warriors)
Death Mountain is a stage in Hyrule Warriors. It initially appears as the first stage in the Ocarina of Time branch of Legend Mode, and is dubbed the "Land of Myth". It is within this stage that the player encounters Darunia, who has kidnapped Ruto.
Cadence of Hyrule
Death Mountain is a two-screen area in Cadence of Hyrule enclosed by the mountain region. In present Hyrule, it is home to the Temple of Storms. In Symphony of the Mask mode, the Temple of Storms is replaced by the Temple of Brainstorms, the only puzzle-based dungeon in the game.
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Death Mountain in the Light World, A Link to the Past
The guard in front of the entrance to Death Mountain, Ocarina of Time
Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time
Inside Death Mountain Crater, Ocarina of Time
Death Mountain in Four Swords Adventures
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Trivia
- In A Link to the Past, a rock formation in the eastern region of Death Mountain resembles Spectacle Rock as seen in The Legend of Zelda.
- The music that plays while on Death Mountain in Twilight Princess is a remixed variant of the area's theme in Ocarina of Time.