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'''Dungeons''' appear in every single [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]] game in one form or another. Usually going through a dungeon follows a specific pattern: obtain a [[Dungeon Map|Map]], [[Compass]], and a [[Boss Key]]/[[Big Key]] in that order, obtaining small keys and a main dungeon item(s) along the way, then defeat a boss using said item, completing the said dungeon. Completing dungeons require puzzle solving and combat. The following is an outline of what dungeons are like in different games.
'''Dungeons''' appear in every single [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] game in one form or another. Usually going through a Dungeon follows a specific pattern: obtain a [[Dungeon Map|Map]], [[Compass]], and a [[Boss Key]]/[[Big Key]] in that order, obtaining [[Small Key]]s and a main Dungeon item(s) along the way, then defeat a Boss using said item, completing the said Dungeon. Completing Dungeons require puzzle solving and combat. The following is an outline of what Dungeons are like in different games.


===The Legend of Zelda===
===The Legend of Zelda===
''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' had 9 dungeons in total. All of the dungeons had a lot of rectangle shaped rooms usually filled with enemies, and they all had a compass, a map, and one or more items. They each had a boss, although some of the bosses were recycled.
''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' has nine Dungeons in total. All the Dungeons have a lot of rectangle shaped rooms usually filled with enemies, and they all have a Compass, a Map, and one or more items. They each have a boss, although some of the bosses are recycled.


{{MagicNavbox|The Legend of Zelda|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|The Legend of Zelda|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===The Adventure of Link===
===The Adventure of Link===
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' side-scrolling dungeons replace the overhead view in the original game. While keys can be used in dungeons other than which they are found, doing so could make completing certain levels impossible until late in the game after acquiring the [[Magic Key]]. Unlike other games in the series, no other dungeon items are present. In total, there are seven dungeons in ''The Adventure of Link''.
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', side-scrolling Dungeons replace the overhead view in the original game. While Keys can be used in Dungeons other than which they are found, doing so could make completing certain levels impossible until late in the game after acquiring the [[Magic Key]]. Unlike other games in the series, no other Dungeon items are present. In total, there are seven Dungeons in ''The Adventure of Link''.


{{MagicNavbox|The Adventure of Link|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|The Adventure of Link|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===
At this time dungeons started to be more linear. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' each dungeon had a specific item which would be used to defeat the boss and get to the next dungeon. Each dungeon also had a Map, Compass, and a Big Key. All keys were specific to each dungeon. There were no side-scrolling segments at all. There were fourteen(?) dungeons in A Link to the Past.
The Dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past| A Link to the Past]]'' are more linear than in previous games. In ''A Link to the Past'', each Dungeon has a specific item which can be used to defeat the boss and get to the next Dungeon. Each Dungeon also has a Map, Compass, and a Big Key. All Keys are specific to each Dungeon. There are no side-scrolling segments at all. There are fourteen Dungeons in ''A Link to the Past''.


{{MagicNavbox|A Link to the Past|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|A Link to the Past|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===Link's Awakening===
===Link's Awakening===
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' brought back some side-scrolling to get to different parts of a dungeon, but most gameplay was still played with an overhead view. The Map, Compass and Big Key were back (called a Nightmare's Key in Link's Awakening); the compass had an added feature of beeping whenever a key was in a room Link entered. All keys were specific to their dungeon. Mini-bosses were present, also the bosses ([[Nightmare]]s) and the mini-bosses were given more personality in this game. In Link's Awakening, there were eight main dungeons
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' brings back some side-scrolling to get to different parts of a Dungeon, but most of the gameplay are still played with an overhead view. The Map, Compass and Big Key are back (called a Nightmare's Key in ''Link's Awakening''); the Compass has an added feature of beeping whenever a Key is in a room Link enters. All Keys are specific to their Dungeon. Mini-Bosses are present, also the bosses ([[Nightmare]]s) and the Mini-Bosses are given more personality in this game. In ''Link's Awakening'', there are eight main Dungeons.


{{MagicNavbox|Link's Awakening|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|Link's Awakening|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===Ocarina of Time===
===Ocarina of Time===
As Zelda switched to a 3D perspective of course dungeons shifted to 3D perspective. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'''s dungeons are varied and feature very unique puzzles. The Map, Compass, and Boss Key were included, and also an item that was usually required to defeat the boss. Again, keys were specific to each dungeon.
As ''The Legend of Zelda'' switched to a 3D perspective, the Dungeons changed their structure and puzzles. The Dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' are varied and feature very unique puzzles. The Map, Compass, and Boss Key are included, and also an item that is usually required to defeat the boss. Again, Keys are specific to each Dungeon.
There were nine main dungeons and 3 mini-dungeons in Ocarina of Time.
There are nine main Dungeons and three Mini-Dungeons in ''Ocarina of Time''.


{{Category:Ocarina of Time Dungeons}}
{{MagicNavbox|Ocarina of Time|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===Majora's Mask===
===Majora's Mask===
Dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' were pretty much the same as Ocarina of Time's dungeon (see above). Except to enter the dungeons in Majora's Mask requires a large amount of exposition before each one. There are only four main dungeons in Majora's Mask.
The Dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are pretty much the same as the Dungeons in ''Ocarina of Time''. Except in ''Majora's Mask'', entering a Dungeon requires a large amount of exposition before each one. There are only four main Dungeons in ''Majora's Mask''.


{{Category: Majora's Mask Dungeons}}
{{Category: Majora's Mask Dungeons}}
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{{MagicNavbox|Oracle of Ages|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|Oracle of Ages|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords===
===Four Swords===
Due to the multiplayer element of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', dungeons were very different from previous installments. No specific dungeon items, Big Keys, Compasses, or Maps were in the game. They included two segments and a boss battle. There were four dungeons in the original Four Swords plus a training area and ten plus a training area in the anniversary edition. In the original version of the game, the stages included were [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Death Mountain]], and [[Talus Cave]], and [[Vaati's Palace]]. In the [[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|25th Anniversary Edition]], two bonus stages were included. There is the [[Realm of Memories]] unlockable by defeating [[Vaati]] once, and [[Hero's Trial]] which can be earned by getting 30,000 [[Rupees]] or receiving 5 [[Medals of Courage]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', the Dungeons are very different from previous installments due to the multiplayer element. Similar to ''Four Swords Adventures'', there are multiple items that can be found in each area, but Big Keys, Compasses, and Maps cannot be obtained. In every stage, the [[Link]]s have to transverse two Dungeon levels. ''Four Swords'' creates the two levels by randomly selecting a Dungeon setting, a vast area with many set challenges, then inserting a randomly selected new Dungeon part into it. However, some Dungeon settings are complete on their own and does not require the insertion of a Dungeon part. Due to this, the Dungeons will likely be different from the last time the Links have gone through it. Like in previous ''Zelda'' games, there is a boss at the end of the areas. Once the Links have defeated the boss in the three major areas, the [[Great Fairy|Great Fairies]] reward them with a special Key depending on how many [[Rupee]]s they have collected.


===The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker===
At the beginning of ''Four Swords'', there are four stages to choose from. These include the [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], and [[Death Mountain]]. The Chambers of Insight is a tutorial level and is not necessary to complete it to finish the game. After the Links have collected the three Silver Keys, [[Vaati's Palace]] appears.
 
In the [[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords#Four Swords Anniversary Edition|Anniversary Edition]], two bonus stages are included. These are the Realm of Memories and the [[Hero's Trial]]. The Realm of Memories is unlockable by defeating [[Vaati]] once, and the Hero's Trial can be earned by getting a total of 30,000 Rupees or by receiving five [[Medal of Courage|Medals of Courage]].
 
===The Wind Waker===


{{MagicNavbox|The Wind Waker|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|The Wind Waker|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures===
===Four Swords Adventures===


===The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap===
===The Minish Cap===


====Deepwood Shrine====
====Deepwood Shrine====
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===The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess===
===The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess===
The dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' were almost exactly the same as the ones in ''Ocarina of Time'' (see above). There were nine main dungeons in total.
The Dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' are almost exactly the same as the ones in ''Ocarina of Time''. There are nine main Dungeons in total.


{{MagicNavbox|Twilight Princess|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|Twilight Princess|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass===
===Phantom Hourglass===


====Temple of Fire====
====Temple of Fire====
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===The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks===
===Spirit Tracks===
The dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' had no Compass or Map, but did have dungeon items and Boss Keys. They had an overhead perspective. There were five main dungeons in total plus the [[Tower of Spirits]].
The Dungeons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' have no Compass or Map, but they do have Dungeon items and Boss Keys. They have an overhead perspective. There are five main Dungeons in total plus the [[Tower of Spirits]].


{{MagicNavbox|Spirit Tracks|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|Spirit Tracks|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword===
===Skyward Sword===


{{MagicNavbox|Skyward Sword|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|Skyward Sword|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds===
===A Link Between Worlds===


{{MagicNavbox|A Link Between Worlds|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{MagicNavbox|A Link Between Worlds|Dungeons|Gallery}}


===CDi Games===
===CDi Games===
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Revision as of 21:47, March 5, 2019

Dungeon

Games

Every Game

Dungeons appear in every single The Legend of Zelda game in one form or another. Usually going through a Dungeon follows a specific pattern: obtain a Map, Compass, and a Boss Key/Big Key in that order, obtaining Small Keys and a main Dungeon item(s) along the way, then defeat a Boss using said item, completing the said Dungeon. Completing Dungeons require puzzle solving and combat. The following is an outline of what Dungeons are like in different games.

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda has nine Dungeons in total. All the Dungeons have a lot of rectangle shaped rooms usually filled with enemies, and they all have a Compass, a Map, and one or more items. They each have a boss, although some of the bosses are recycled.

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The Adventure of Link

In The Adventure of Link, side-scrolling Dungeons replace the overhead view in the original game. While Keys can be used in Dungeons other than which they are found, doing so could make completing certain levels impossible until late in the game after acquiring the Magic Key. Unlike other games in the series, no other Dungeon items are present. In total, there are seven Dungeons in The Adventure of Link.

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A Link to the Past

The Dungeons in A Link to the Past are more linear than in previous games. In A Link to the Past, each Dungeon has a specific item which can be used to defeat the boss and get to the next Dungeon. Each Dungeon also has a Map, Compass, and a Big Key. All Keys are specific to each Dungeon. There are no side-scrolling segments at all. There are fourteen Dungeons in A Link to the Past.

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Link's Awakening

Link's Awakening brings back some side-scrolling to get to different parts of a Dungeon, but most of the gameplay are still played with an overhead view. The Map, Compass and Big Key are back (called a Nightmare's Key in Link's Awakening); the Compass has an added feature of beeping whenever a Key is in a room Link enters. All Keys are specific to their Dungeon. Mini-Bosses are present, also the bosses (Nightmares) and the Mini-Bosses are given more personality in this game. In Link's Awakening, there are eight main Dungeons.

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Ocarina of Time

As The Legend of Zelda switched to a 3D perspective, the Dungeons changed their structure and puzzles. The Dungeons in Ocarina of Time are varied and feature very unique puzzles. The Map, Compass, and Boss Key are included, and also an item that is usually required to defeat the boss. Again, Keys are specific to each Dungeon. There are nine main Dungeons and three Mini-Dungeons in Ocarina of Time.

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Majora's Mask

The Dungeons in Majora's Mask are pretty much the same as the Dungeons in Ocarina of Time. Except in Majora's Mask, entering a Dungeon requires a large amount of exposition before each one. There are only four main Dungeons in Majora's Mask.

Here is a listing of all of the dungeons found within The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Oracle of Seasons

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Oracle of Ages

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Four Swords

In Four Swords, the Dungeons are very different from previous installments due to the multiplayer element. Similar to Four Swords Adventures, there are multiple items that can be found in each area, but Big Keys, Compasses, and Maps cannot be obtained. In every stage, the Links have to transverse two Dungeon levels. Four Swords creates the two levels by randomly selecting a Dungeon setting, a vast area with many set challenges, then inserting a randomly selected new Dungeon part into it. However, some Dungeon settings are complete on their own and does not require the insertion of a Dungeon part. Due to this, the Dungeons will likely be different from the last time the Links have gone through it. Like in previous Zelda games, there is a boss at the end of the areas. Once the Links have defeated the boss in the three major areas, the Great Fairies reward them with a special Key depending on how many Rupees they have collected.

At the beginning of Four Swords, there are four stages to choose from. These include the Chambers of Insight, Sea of Trees, Talus Cave, and Death Mountain. The Chambers of Insight is a tutorial level and is not necessary to complete it to finish the game. After the Links have collected the three Silver Keys, Vaati's Palace appears.

In the Anniversary Edition, two bonus stages are included. These are the Realm of Memories and the Hero's Trial. The Realm of Memories is unlockable by defeating Vaati once, and the Hero's Trial can be earned by getting a total of 30,000 Rupees or by receiving five Medals of Courage.

The Wind Waker

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Four Swords Adventures

The Minish Cap

Deepwood Shrine

Main article: Deepwood Shrine

Cave of Flames

Main article: Cave of Flames

Fortress of Winds

Main article: Fortress of Winds

Temple of Droplets

Main article: Temple of Droplets

Royal Crypt

Main article: Royal Crypt

Cloud Tops

Main article: Cloud Tops

Palace of Winds

Main article: Palace of Winds

Elemental Sanctuary

Main article: Elemental Sanctuary

Dark Hyrule Castle

Main article: Dark Hyrule Castle

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

The Dungeons in Twilight Princess are almost exactly the same as the ones in Ocarina of Time. There are nine main Dungeons in total.

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Phantom Hourglass

Temple of Fire

Main article: Temple of Fire

Temple of Wind

Main article: Temple of Wind

Temple of Courage

Main article: Temple of Courage

Ghost Ship

Main article: Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)

Goron Temple

Main article: Goron Temple

Temple of Ice

Main article: Temple of Ice

Maze

Mutoh's Temple

Main article: Mutoh's Temple

Temple of the Ocean King

Main article: Temple of the Ocean King

Spirit Tracks

The Dungeons in Spirit Tracks have no Compass or Map, but they do have Dungeon items and Boss Keys. They have an overhead perspective. There are five main Dungeons in total plus the Tower of Spirits.

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Skyward Sword

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A Link Between Worlds

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CDi Games