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{{Dungeon
{{Infobox|dungeon
|name        = Hyrule Castle
|name        = Hyrule Castle
|image      = [[File:S-hyrule-castle.jpg|225px]]<br>Official Illustration
|image      = [[File:S-hyrule-castle.jpg|225px]]
|caption    = Official Illustration
|game        = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
|game        = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
|item        = [[Fighter's Sword]]<br>[[Fighter's Shield]]<br>[[Boomerang]]<br>
|item        = [[Fighter's Sword]]<br/>[[Fighter's Shield]]<br/>[[Boomerang]]
|boss        = [[Agahnim]]
|boss        = [[Agahnim]]
|miniboss    = [[Ball and Chain Trooper]]
|miniboss    = [[Ball and Chain Soldier]]
|enemies    = [[Soldier (Enemy)|Soldier]]<br>[[Sword Soldier]]<br>[[Archer]]<br>[[Trooper]]
|enemies    = [[Soldier (Enemy)|Soldier]]<br/>[[Sword Soldier]]<br/>[[Archer]]<br/>[[Trooper]]
|reward      = [[Princess Zelda]]
|reward      = [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]
|walkthrough = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda03Walkthrough01.php Walkthrough P.1]<br />[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda03Walkthrough08.php Walkthrough P.2]
|walkthrough = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda03Walkthrough01.php Walkthrough P.1]<br/>[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda03Walkthrough08.php Walkthrough P.2]
}}
}}
{{quote|Hyrule Castle once welcomed all Hyrulians. It was the home to several generations of royalty who were worshipped by their people. Inside the castle, royal red carpets were rolled out over the castle’s stone floors, and rich tapestries from far off lands adorned its walls. Many fierce battles were waged just outside the castle walls against outside attackers, but the Hyrulians prevailed-until Agahnim appeared with his sinister strategy.|Nintendo Player's Guide}}   
{{quote|Hyrule Castle once welcomed all Hyrulians. It was the home to several generations of royalty who were worshipped by their people. Inside the castle, royal red carpets were rolled out over the castle's stone floors, and rich tapestries from far off lands adorned its walls. Many fierce battles were waged just outside the castle walls against outside attackers, but the Hyrulians prevailed-until Agahnim appeared with his sinister strategy.|Nintendo Player's Guide}}   


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Hyrule Castle had two mini-dungeons within it. The first one being the first dungeon-type area in the game, the dungeons and sewers of the castle. Within this area [[Link]] rescues [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]. The second mini-dungeon is the tower of Hyrule Castle, only accessible after acquiring the [[Master Sword]]. Which Link climbs to confront [[Agahnim]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Hyrule Castle had two mini-dungeons within it. The first one being the first dungeon-type area in the game, the dungeons and sewers of the castle. Within this area [[Link]] rescues [[Zelda]]. The second mini-dungeon is the tower of Hyrule Castle, only accessible after acquiring the [[Master Sword]]. Which Link climbs to confront [[Agahnim]].


==Dungeon Map==
==Dungeon Map==
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{{Gallery/Box|file=Lttp_map_castle_location.jpg|caption= Location}}
{{Gallery/Bottom}}</onlyinclude>
{{Gallery/Bottom}}</onlyinclude>
==Outside of Hyrule Castle==
''The castle itself dated back to early Hylian times, but its surrounding wall and gate were constructed in later years. The high arched entry and hand carved doors, designed by the royal architect, were much admired, and people came from all over the kingdom to pass through them when they were completed.''
''The castle's front gate was always heavily guarded against intruders, but people said that there were other ways to enter. Link's uncle apparently found a secret path that led from outside the walls to the inner garden. From there, Link must have sneaked by the sentries and walked right through the front doors.''
''Plants from the far reaches of the kingdom were transplanted in the garden courtyard that fronted Hyrule Castle. Fine marble tiles from the mountains lined the walk, and colorful Rosehedge and Orangecap bushes dotted the carpet of grass. Guards observed the garden from catwalks on the castle walls.''
--'''Nintendo Player's Guide'''


===First Entry: Rescue Zelda===
===First Entry: Rescue Zelda===
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''Inside Hyrule Castle, fires burned brightly in many Torches. A central staircase led up to the throne room, and labyrinth-like hallways led to other areas of the castle. All rooms, except the dungeon below, were elegantly furnished.''
''Inside Hyrule Castle, fires burned brightly in many Torches. A central staircase led up to the throne room, and labyrinth-like hallways led to other areas of the castle. All rooms, except the dungeon below, were elegantly furnished.''


''The hallways leading to the dungeon were cold, stark and closely gaurded."''  
''The hallways leading to the dungeon were cold, stark and closely guarded."''  


--'''Nintendo Player's Guide'''
--'''Nintendo Player's Guide'''
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===The Return: The Castle Tower===
===The Return: The Castle Tower===
''"[[Sahasrahla]] dared [[Link]] to retrieve three [[Pendants of Virtue]]. Each was guarded by a fierce creature, so the challenge was not to be taken lightly. Sahasrahla rewarded him when he returned with the first Pendants by telling him about the [[Master Sword]], which only a proven adventurers could wield. Once armed with the Master Sword, Link could challenge [[Agahnim]] in the Castle Tower.''
''"[[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]] dared [[Link]] to retrieve three [[Pendants of Virtue]]. Each was guarded by a fierce creature, so the challenge was not to be taken lightly. Sahasrahla rewarded him when he returned with the first Pendants by telling him about the [[Master Sword]], which only a proven adventurer could wield. Once armed with the Master Sword, Link could challenge [[Agahnim]] in the Castle Tower.''


''A Shrouded Maze. According to the legend, [[Princess Zelda]] was taken by Agahnim to the top of the Hyrule Castle Tower. In the darkened halls there, enemies attacked without warning. Many a would-be rescuer fell victim to their ambushes, but those who used their [[Lantern]] could light the room to face their foes. Agahnim was said to practice his evil magic at the top of the tower.''
''A Shrouded Maze. According to the legend, [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] was taken by Agahnim to the top of the Hyrule Castle Tower. In the darkened halls there, enemies attacked without warning. Many a would-be rescuer fell victim to their ambushes, but those who used their [[Lantern]] could light the room to face their foes. Agahnim was said to practice his evil magic at the top of the tower.''


''The entrance to the castle tower was sealed with a force field that only the Master Sword could break."''
''The entrance to the castle tower was sealed with a force field that only the Master Sword could break."''
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File:Spear-Knight-Sprite.png|[[Spear Knight]]
File:Spear-Knight-Sprite.png|[[Spear Knight]]
File:Bomb-Knight-Sprite.png|[[Bomb Knight]]
File:Bomb-Knight-Sprite.png|[[Bomb Knight]]
File:BallAndChainTrooper.png‎‎|[[Ball and Chain Trooper]]
File:BallAndChainTrooper.png‎‎|[[Ball and Chain Soldier]]
File:Ball-and-Chain-Trooper-Gold.png‎‎‎|[[Ball and Chain Trooper]] (Gold)
File:Ball-and-Chain-Trooper-Gold.png‎‎‎|[[Ball and Chain Soldier]] (Gold)
File:Bee.png‎‎|[[Bee]]
File:Bee.png‎‎|[[Bee]]
File:Keese-Sprite.png‎‎|[[Keese]]
File:Keese-Sprite.png‎‎|[[Keese]]
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==Mini-Boss==
==Mini-Boss==
===Ball and Chain Trooper===
===Ball and Chain Soldier===
The best way to kill him is to grab one jar from the set of three jars and go and throw it at him. After two hits he will be dead. Get the Big Key that he leaves behind and rescue Princess Zelda.
The best way to kill him is to grab one jar from the set of three jars and go and throw it at him. After two hits he will be dead. Get the Big Key that he leaves behind and rescue Princess Zelda.


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<onlyinclude>{{Gallery|size=80|pad=5|}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=BallAndChainTrooper.png‎‎|caption= [[Ball and Chain Trooper]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=BallAndChainTrooper.png‎‎|caption= [[Ball and Chain Soldier]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Lttp_zd_009.png‎|caption= Rescue Zelda}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Lttp_zd_009.png‎|caption= Rescue Zelda}}
{{Gallery/Bottom}}</onlyinclude>
{{Gallery/Bottom}}</onlyinclude>
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===Boss Strategy===
===Boss Strategy===
You will need either the [[Master Sword]] or, oddly, the [[Bug Catching Net]]
You will need either the [[Master Sword]] or, oddly, the [[Bug Net|Bug Catching Net]].


After some trash talking from Agahnim, the battle will begin. In order to defeat Agahnim, you must use his own power against him. He will go around the room shooting different things out at you. He shoots three things. One, if he shoots a blue circle that looks like a necklace at you, just dodge it. When he is at the top-center of the screen go to either the left or the right side of the screen. If he faces you then be ready to deflect. If he is facing straight down he will shoot lightening. Just stay out of the way. The third thing he will shoot is a small glowing ball at you. Use the master sword to deflect it back at him. After a couple hits, he will be history.
After some trash talking from Agahnim, the battle will begin. In order to defeat Agahnim, you must use his own power against him. He will go around the room shooting different things out at you. He shoots three things. One, if he shoots a blue circle that looks like a necklace at you, just dodge it. When he is at the top-center of the screen go to either the left or the right side of the screen. If he faces you then be ready to deflect. If he is facing straight down he will shoot lightning. Just stay out of the way. The third thing he will shoot is a small glowing ball at you. Use the master sword to deflect it back at him. After a couple of hits, he will be history.


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==Items==
==Items==
===Fighter's Sword===
===Fighter's Sword===
The Fighter’s Sword is the sword that is given at the very beginning of the game after breaking into the castle via secret passage and finding Link’s uncle losing consciousness.  
The Fighter's Sword is the sword that is given at the very beginning of the game after breaking into the castle via a secret passage and finding Link's uncle losing consciousness.  


After a brief scolding, his uncle will give Link the sword that was used in the failed attempt at breaching the castle. This is one of the weakest weapons in the game, in addition to being the easiest weapon to obtain the first time.
After a brief scolding, his uncle will give Link the sword that was used in the failed attempt at breaching the castle. This is one of the weakest weapons in the game, in addition to being the easiest weapon to obtain the first time.
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{{Gallery/Box|file=Lttp_castle_full.gif|caption= Hyrule Castle}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Lttp_castle_full.gif|caption= Hyrule Castle}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=0516.png‎‎|caption= The [[Royal Family]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Return-Of-The-King.png‎‎|caption= The [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Kt-land-of-hyrule.jpg‎‎‎|caption= Official art showing the Castle and Realm}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Kt-land-of-hyrule.jpg‎‎‎|caption= Official art showing the Castle and Realm}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Sewers2.jpg‎‎|caption= Escape through the Sewers}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Sewers2.jpg‎‎|caption= Escape through the Sewers}}
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{{Gallery/Box|file=S-world-map.jpg|caption= Hyrule and its Castle}}
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{{Cat|A Link to the Past Dungeons}}
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Dungeons}}
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Locations}}
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Locations}}