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{{Infobox|dungeon
|image = [[File:Ancient Castle of Ikana.jpg|250px]]
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
|enemies = [[Blue Bubble]]<br/>[[Garo]]<br/>[[Guay]]<br/>[[ReDead]]<br/>[[Skulltula]]<br/>[[Wallmaster]]<br/>[[Wizzrobe]]
|boss = [[Igos du Ikana]]
|miniboss = [[Wizzrobe]]
|reward = [[Piece of Heart]]<br/>[[Elegy of Emptiness]]
|walkthrough = [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/majoras-mask-walkthrough/well-and-ikana-castle/ Text Walkthrough]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNWlsodNlEo Video Walkthrough (Ancient Castle)]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UgL5Uah1MI Video Walkthrough (King of Ikana)]
}}


Ikana castle (AKA Ancient castle of Ikana) Is a mini-dungeon and sub-area of Ikana canyon in Majora's mask. To enter the castle Link must first. Complete the bottom of the well quest and have the Mirror shield. The dungeon itself is a large ruined castle  with a creepy atmosphere unique to other dungeons in the series, however it does have similarities to the Forest temple (Ocarina of time) and the Shadow temple (Ocarina of time) Ikana castle is the first time Re-Deads make an appearance in Majora's mask
{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/majoras-mask-walkthrough/well-and-ikana-castle/ ''Majora's Mask'' Walkthrough<br/>Chapter 11: Well and Ikana Castle]}}


The mini-boss of the dungeon is the Wizrobe (this mini-boss battle is the third time the Wizrobe is fought in Majora's mask)and
The '''Ancient Castle of Ikana''', also parsed as the '''Ikana Castle''', is a mini-dungeon and sub-area featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. The castle is found within the final region of the game, [[Ikana]], where it is situated in the eastern region of [[Ikana Canyon]]. The ancient castle was once home to the great Kingdom of Ikana, but the Kingdom slowly diminished through time and the castle has been overrun with living dead. Despite the grounds becoming largely abandoned, the castle itself is still in reasonable condition.  
the main boss of this mini-dungeon is 2 Stalfos soldiers & The king of Ikana (Igos Du Ikana) After completing the battle, Link will be taught a new song; The elegy of emptiness.


==Overview==
The dungeon itself is heavily fortified and contains two main sections; the outside area circling the castle and the inner grounds. The undead as well as other devilish enemies roam the grounds, which was once graced by the people of Ikana Kingdom. The castle has quite a dark theme, which can compare to the likes of the [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]] and the [[Shadow Temple]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. However, the dungeon also shows signs of lighter theme with the many sun-themed puzzles that bear resemblance to the [[Spirit Temple]].
[[Link]] ventures to these cursed grounds once he has obtained the [[Mirror Shield]] from [[Beneath the Well]]. The young hero can then enter a small cave and utilize his newly found shield to reflect the sunlight and uncover the secret entrance. Link must primarily use the Mirror Shield here to solve numerous puzzles and thus ascend to the top of the tower. Later on in the dungeon, Link encounters a [[Mini-Boss|mini-boss]], which is in fact a [[Wizzrobe]], similar to the ones Link had previously fought. The young hero can then proceed to the outer section of castle, where he can traverse to the rooftop. Link must place a [[Powder Keg]] on the broken section of the rooftop to reveal a passageway into the throne room. After delving down to the throne room, Link encounters the long dead king of the Ikana tribe, [[Igos du Ikana]]. After defeating the once great king and his two subordinates, he teaches Link the [[Elegy of Emptiness]]. This song allows Link to create a lifeless shell of his physical self and aids him in traversing [[Stone Tower]].
==Enemies==
{{Gallery|size=100|pad=5|title=Enemies in the Ancient Castle of Ikana}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Bluebubble.png|link=Blue Bubble|caption=[[Blue Bubble]]s}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Wizzrobe MM.png|link=Wizzrobe|caption=[[Wizzrobe]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Wallmaster.png|link=Wallmaster|caption=[[Wallmaster]]s}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Garo-MM.png|link=Garo|caption=[[Garo]]s}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=GuayN64.png|link=Guay|caption=[[Guay]]s}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Redead-MM.png|link=ReDead|caption=[[ReDead]]s}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Skulltula OoT.png|link=Skulltula|caption=[[Skulltula]]s}}
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==Igos du Ikana==
{{Main|Igos du Ikana}}
[[File:Igos_du_Ikana.png|175px|right]]
When Link first enters the Throne Room of the castle, he is greeted by Igos du Ikana, the once great king of Ikana Kingdom, and his two servants, the [[King's Lackeys]]. He first orders his two servants to attack the young hero. Link must equip his [[Fire Arrow]]s and shoot the curtains, thus letting a ray of light into the room. Here Link can stand in the rays and use his [[Mirror Shield]] to reflect the light onto the two servants. This deals a heavy amount of damage each time, but Link must tactically wait for a gap in their defence as they block the sunlight with their shields. After Link has defeated the two servants of Igos, the King himself steps down and fights Link, thus initiating the second phase.
Igos is considerably stronger than his two subordinates. He not only has a wider range of attacks but he is also able to withstand a considerable amount of damage before letting his guard down. The young hero must repeat the same process as he did previously and reflect the sunlight. However, Igos separates his head from his body and the skull attempts to latch onto Link and deal a large amount of damage. Other forms of offense include a poison-like attack as well as his sword. After Link has dealt a sufficient amount of damage, the King of Ikana falls to the ground, leaving him vulnerable for attack. This is Link's opportunity to utilize his Mirror Shield and reflect the sunlight onto Igos. After repeating the process several times, Igos succumbs to defeat. Now that the spell on the soldiers and Igos has been broken, he teaches Link the [[Elegy of Emptiness]].
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Ikana Castle Alternate View.jpg|Alternate view of the castle
File:Ikana Castle Entrance.jpg|Hidden entrance to the castle
File:Ikana Castle Rooftop.jpg|Link letting the sunlight into the castle
File:Ikana Castle Throne Room.jpg|Throne Room of Ikana Castle
File:Ikana Castle Throne-Igos.jpg|Igos du Ikana sitting on the his throne
</gallery>
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Revision as of 21:48, February 28, 2021

The Ancient Castle of Ikana, also parsed as the Ikana Castle, is a mini-dungeon and sub-area featured in Majora's Mask. The castle is found within the final region of the game, Ikana, where it is situated in the eastern region of Ikana Canyon. The ancient castle was once home to the great Kingdom of Ikana, but the Kingdom slowly diminished through time and the castle has been overrun with living dead. Despite the grounds becoming largely abandoned, the castle itself is still in reasonable condition.

Overview

The dungeon itself is heavily fortified and contains two main sections; the outside area circling the castle and the inner grounds. The undead as well as other devilish enemies roam the grounds, which was once graced by the people of Ikana Kingdom. The castle has quite a dark theme, which can compare to the likes of the Forest Temple and the Shadow Temple from Ocarina of Time. However, the dungeon also shows signs of lighter theme with the many sun-themed puzzles that bear resemblance to the Spirit Temple.

Link ventures to these cursed grounds once he has obtained the Mirror Shield from Beneath the Well. The young hero can then enter a small cave and utilize his newly found shield to reflect the sunlight and uncover the secret entrance. Link must primarily use the Mirror Shield here to solve numerous puzzles and thus ascend to the top of the tower. Later on in the dungeon, Link encounters a mini-boss, which is in fact a Wizzrobe, similar to the ones Link had previously fought. The young hero can then proceed to the outer section of castle, where he can traverse to the rooftop. Link must place a Powder Keg on the broken section of the rooftop to reveal a passageway into the throne room. After delving down to the throne room, Link encounters the long dead king of the Ikana tribe, Igos du Ikana. After defeating the once great king and his two subordinates, he teaches Link the Elegy of Emptiness. This song allows Link to create a lifeless shell of his physical self and aids him in traversing Stone Tower.

Enemies

Igos du Ikana

Main article: Igos du Ikana
Igos du Ikana.png

When Link first enters the Throne Room of the castle, he is greeted by Igos du Ikana, the once great king of Ikana Kingdom, and his two servants, the King's Lackeys. He first orders his two servants to attack the young hero. Link must equip his Fire Arrows and shoot the curtains, thus letting a ray of light into the room. Here Link can stand in the rays and use his Mirror Shield to reflect the light onto the two servants. This deals a heavy amount of damage each time, but Link must tactically wait for a gap in their defence as they block the sunlight with their shields. After Link has defeated the two servants of Igos, the King himself steps down and fights Link, thus initiating the second phase.

Igos is considerably stronger than his two subordinates. He not only has a wider range of attacks but he is also able to withstand a considerable amount of damage before letting his guard down. The young hero must repeat the same process as he did previously and reflect the sunlight. However, Igos separates his head from his body and the skull attempts to latch onto Link and deal a large amount of damage. Other forms of offense include a poison-like attack as well as his sword. After Link has dealt a sufficient amount of damage, the King of Ikana falls to the ground, leaving him vulnerable for attack. This is Link's opportunity to utilize his Mirror Shield and reflect the sunlight onto Igos. After repeating the process several times, Igos succumbs to defeat. Now that the spell on the soldiers and Igos has been broken, he teaches Link the Elegy of Emptiness.

Gallery