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| fra = Château d'Hyrule
| deu = Schloss Hyrule
| ita = Castello di Hyrule
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'''Hyrule Castle''' is the seat of [[Hyrule|Hyrule's]] Government, and home of the [[Royal Family]]. The Hyrule Castle was first seen in A Link to the Past.
'''Hyrule Castle''' is the seat of [[Hyrule]]'s government and home of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]]. Hyrule Castle was first seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', and has become one of the most recognizable locations of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].


==Appearances==
==''A Link to the Past''==
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)}}
{{Main|Hyrule Castle Tower}}
In ''A Link to the Past'', Hyrule Castle serves as the very first dungeon in the game. It is a rather short dungeon where [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] fights the [[Ball and Chain Soldier]] and rescues [[Zelda (A Link to the Past)|Princess Zelda]]. Hyrule Castle leads to the [[Secret Passage]], which takes Link and Zelda to the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]].


Hyrule Castle has appeared in seven different Zelda games. It as also appeared in some non-canon games.
Later in the game, Link enters [[Hyrule Castle Tower]], where he confronts [[Agahnim]].


===A Link to the Past ===
==''Ocarina of Time''==
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)}}
{{see also|Castle Courtyard}}
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|Princess Zelda]]. The second mini-dungeon is the tower of Hyrule Castle, only accessible after acquiring the [[Master Sword]]. Which Link climbs to confront [[Agahnim]].
Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' only allows [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] to enter the courtyard to speak to young [[Zelda (Ocarina of Time)|Princess Zelda]]. Link must sneak past the guards to get to her. There are no dungeons or mini-dungeons within this version of Hyrule Castle.


===Ocarina of Time===
==''The Wind Waker''==
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{{ZD|[[zd:the-wind-waker-walkthrough/hyrule-castle|''The Wind Waker'' Walkthrough<br/>Chapter 10: Hyrule Castle]]}}


The Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' only allows the player to enter the courtyard to speak to young Princess Zelda. Link must sneak past the guards to get to her too; talk about inconvenience! There are no dungeons or mini-dungeons within this version of Hyrule Castle.
Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' is underwater. It is where our young hero finds the Master Sword. The castle starts out with a black and white coloring until [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] retrieves the Master Sword, which then turns the castle back to color.


===The Wind Waker===
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (Stage)}}
{{Main|Infiltration of Hyrule Castle}}
[[File:Hyrule Castle - 4SA map.png|right]]
Hyrule Castle is a dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' that [[Link (Four Swords Adventures)|Link]] visits twice. The first time is the third stage of [[Whereabouts of the Wind]]. The Links attempt to rescue the first [[Shrine Maidens#Green Maiden|Maiden]] from the evil Castle Guards. While there, Link reunites the two halves of the [[Queen of Fairies]], making her whole again. Link must fight [[Phantom Ganon]] in order to find the Maiden.


Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' is underwater. It is where our young hero finds the Master Sword. The castle starts out with a black and white coloring until Link retrieves the fabled Sword of Evil's Bane (the Master Sword), which then turns the castle back to color.
The second visit is during the [[Near the Fields]] level. This time, Link must use stealth to avoid being seen by the guards, who will throw Link into a jail cell if found. Once finally making it past the guards, Link needs to defeat [[Jalhalla]] in order to rescue the [[Shrine Maidens#White Maiden|White Maiden]].


===Four Swords Adventures===
Hyrule Castle in ''Four Swords Adventures'' highly resembles the one from ''A Link to the Past''.
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Hyrule Castle is a dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' that you go to twice. The first time you go, you have to rescue the first [[Maiden]] from the evil Castle Guards. While there, Link reunites the two halves of the [[Fairy Queen]], making her whole again. Link must fight [[Phantom Ganon]] in order to get to the maiden.<br>The second time through the castle is quite a bit different. This time, Link must use stealth to avoid being seen by the guards, who will throw Link into a jail cell. Once finally making it past the guards, Link can rescue the Maiden.<br><br>The Hyrule Castle in ''Four Swords Adventures'' highly resembles the one from ''A Link to the Past''.
==''The Minish Cap''==
Link first visits here under the order of his [[Master Smith|grandfather]] to deliver the [[Smith's Sword]], which is to be awarded to the winner of a sword tournament at the [[Picori Festival]]. [[Vaati]] wins the tournament, but holds no interest in the sword whatsoever. Instead, he attempts to steal the [[Picori Blade]] and instead he manages to break the blade and turn [[Zelda (The Minish Cap)|Princess Zelda]] to stone. [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] then must use the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] to restore the power of the blade, and, after a while, the king appears to change his mood dramatically. In fact, this is due to the fact [[Vaati]] is disguised as the king, and ultimately decides to transform the castle into the [[Dark Hyrule Castle]].


===The Minish Cap===
==''Twilight Princess''==
Link firsts visits here under order of his grandfather the smith to deliver the [[Smith Sword]], wich is to be awarded to the winner of a sword tournment at the [[Picori Festival]], [[Vaati]] wins the tournement but holds no interest in the sword but instead attempts to steal the [[Picori Blade]], instead he manages to break the blade and turn [[Zelda]] to stone, [[Link]] must use the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] to restore the power of the blade,after awhile the king changes his mood dramaticly, which is due to the fact [[Vaati]] is disguised as the king, finaly [[Vaati]] decides to transform the castle into the [[Dark Hyrule Castle]].
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)}}
The largest version of Hyrule Castle so far, this one is not fully accessible until the end of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. However, [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can access the [[Hyrule Castle Rooftop|roof]] in the early portions of the game. Hyrule Castle is the final dungeon in ''Twilight Princess''.


===Twilight Princess===
==''Spirit Tracks''==
Filled to the brim with guards who do not really do anything, Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' is a lot like the one in ''A Link to the Past'', but with no dungeons. This is where Link gets his [[Engineer Certificate]], [[Recruit Uniform]], and most importantly, his [[Recruit's Sword|Sword]].


{{Main|Hyrule Castle (Dungeon)}}
==''Breath of the Wild''==
The largest version of Hyrule Castle so far, this one isn't totally accessible until the end of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. However, Link can access the roof in the early portions of the game. Hyrule Castle is the final dungeon in Twilight Princess.
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)}}
Hyrule Castle is located in the center of Hyrule, and is completely accessible to Link after leaving the [[Great Plateau]]. However, the difficulty is significantly increased, and it is wise to avoid the area until completing other areas and dungeons. Hyrule Castle is the final dungeon in ''Breath of the Wild'', and the location of the trapped [[Zelda (Breath of the Wild)|Princess Zelda]] and [[Calamity Ganon]].


===Spirit Tracks===
==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
Filled to the brim with guards who don't really do anything, the Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' is a lot like the one in ''A Link to the Past''; with no dungeons. This is where Link gets his [[Engineer Certificate]], tunic, and most importantly, his [[Sword]].
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (Tears of the Kingdom)}}
Following the [[Upheaval]], a large part of the castle levitates above the ground. After reunite the four Sages, the Princess Zelda been spotted in the castle and Link is trying to find her as part of the quest [[Crisis at Hyrule Castle]], culminating in a boss battle against 10 [[Phantom Ganon (Tears of the Kingdom)|Phantom Ganon]].


==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
[[File:Hyrule Castle - SSB64.png|''Super Smash Bros.''|200px|right]]
{{quote|A tornado spins about the stage, wreaking havoc on all that cross its path.|''Super Smash Bros'' manual description of the Hyrule Castle stage}}
Hyrule Castle appears as a stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''. The same stage is later reused as a returning stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' ([https://www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/us/dlc/ where it was available as DLC in either version for US$1.99, or both combined for US$2.99]) and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
The ''Twilight Princess'' [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|version of Hyrule Castle]] can be seen in the background of the [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage, originally from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and reused in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' & ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
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===''Cadence of Hyrule''===
====Past====
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (Cadence of Hyrule)}}
Hyrule Castle is the penultimate dungeon in ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'', situated in the center of [[Hyrule]] and the only location in the game that isn't randomly placed. It is the home of the king of Hyrule, who [[Octavo]] puts to sleep when he takes over the castle, and the first two [[Legendary Weapons]] in the game: [[Caladbolg]] and the [[Royal Rapier]]. After Octavo is defeated, a portal to [[Future World]] opens in the castle leading to the final dungeon in the game.
====Future====
{{Main|Future World}}
In the Future World, Hyrule Castle is a dark, dreary castle standing in a crumbling kingdom. The castle is now home to [[Ganon]] (or [[The NecroDancer]] in Octavo's Ode) and the final Legendary Weapon: [[Eli's Greatshovel]].
===Other===
*The ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'' stage [[Hyrule Castle: Defender]] takes place in the [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|''Twilight Princess'' version of Hyrule Castle]].
*The ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' stage [[Hyrule Field (Hyrule Warriors)|Hyrule Field]] has Hyrule Castle at one corner of it, and cutscenes early in the game take place there.
*[[Hyrule Circuit]], a DLC stage in the [[Wii U]] ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and base track in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', takes place around and through Hyrule Castle.


Hyrule Castle was a playable stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''. A very similar area, called Hyrule Temple, was a playable stage in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br> Hyrule castle was also in ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', there are stained glass portraits of the [[Seven Sages]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' in Hyrule Castle. There is also a stained glass portrait of [[Ganon]]dorf.


It can be argued that Hyrule Castle also appears in the anniversary edition of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', due to the fact that it appears in a throwback level as the ''A Link to the Past'' castle.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:S-hyrule-castle.jpg|Illustration of [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Hyrule Castle - OOT64.png|Hyrule Castle from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Hyrule Castle - OOT3D.png|Hyrule Castle from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:Hyrule_Castle_(WW).jpg|Hyrule Castle from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Hyrule Castle Garden - TMC.png|[[Hyrule Castle Garden]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:Hyrule Castle Twilight.jpg|[[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] covered in [[Twilight]], from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Castle Town Central Square panorama tall - TPGCN.png|Hyrule Castle, looming over [[Castle Town]] in ''Twilight Princess''
File:Hyrule_Castle_(ST).png|Hyrule Castle from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Outside-Map.png|Outside Hyrule Castle Map from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-1-Map.png|Hyrule Castle 1st Floor Map from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-2-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Interior 2nd Floor Map from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-2-Exterior-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Exterior 2nd Floor Map from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-3.png|Hyrule Castle 3rd Floor Map from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Break-Room-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Break Room Map from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Training-Room-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Training Room Map from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Zeldas-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Map from ''Zelda's Letter in Spirit Tracks''
File:Hyrule-Castle-Breath-Wild.png|[[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
File:TotK-Hyrule-Castle-Rising.png|[[Hyrule Castle (Tears of the Kingdom)|Hyrule Castle]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
File:Hyrule Castle Stage Select - SSB64.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' Stage Select
File:Hyrule Castle GO - SSB64.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
File:Hyrule Castle Link vs Link 1 - SSB64.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
File:Hyrule Castle Link vs Link 2 - SSB64.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
File:Hyrule Castle Link vs Link 3 - SSB64.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
File:ssbu-hyrule-castle.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' Hyrule Castle - Stage Overview
</gallery>
 
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Latest revision as of 12:42, April 25, 2024

This article is about the recurring landmark. For the dungeon in Breath of the Wild, see Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild). For the dungeon in Twilight Princess, see Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess). For the dungeon in A Link to the Past, see Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past).
In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 ハイラル城
France Française Château d'Hyrule
Spain Español Castillo de Hyrule
Germany Deutsch Schloss Hyrule
Italy Italiana Castello di Hyrule

Hyrule Castle is the seat of Hyrule's government and home of the Royal Family. Hyrule Castle was first seen in A Link to the Past, and has become one of the most recognizable locations of The Legend of Zelda series.

A Link to the Past

Main article: Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)
Main article: Hyrule Castle Tower

In A Link to the Past, Hyrule Castle serves as the very first dungeon in the game. It is a rather short dungeon where Link fights the Ball and Chain Soldier and rescues Princess Zelda. Hyrule Castle leads to the Secret Passage, which takes Link and Zelda to the Sanctuary.

Later in the game, Link enters Hyrule Castle Tower, where he confronts Agahnim.

Ocarina of Time

See also: Castle Courtyard

Hyrule Castle in Ocarina of Time only allows Link to enter the courtyard to speak to young Princess Zelda. Link must sneak past the guards to get to her. There are no dungeons or mini-dungeons within this version of Hyrule Castle.

The Wind Waker

Spoiler Alert! This section describes a subject that is sensitive to plot development.

Hyrule Castle in The Wind Waker is underwater. It is where our young hero finds the Master Sword. The castle starts out with a black and white coloring until Link retrieves the Master Sword, which then turns the castle back to color.

Four Swords Adventures

Main article: Hyrule Castle (Stage)
Main article: Infiltration of Hyrule Castle
Hyrule Castle - 4SA map.png

Hyrule Castle is a dungeon in Four Swords Adventures that Link visits twice. The first time is the third stage of Whereabouts of the Wind. The Links attempt to rescue the first Maiden from the evil Castle Guards. While there, Link reunites the two halves of the Queen of Fairies, making her whole again. Link must fight Phantom Ganon in order to find the Maiden.

The second visit is during the Near the Fields level. This time, Link must use stealth to avoid being seen by the guards, who will throw Link into a jail cell if found. Once finally making it past the guards, Link needs to defeat Jalhalla in order to rescue the White Maiden.

Hyrule Castle in Four Swords Adventures highly resembles the one from A Link to the Past.

The Minish Cap

Link first visits here under the order of his grandfather to deliver the Smith's Sword, which is to be awarded to the winner of a sword tournament at the Picori Festival. Vaati wins the tournament, but holds no interest in the sword whatsoever. Instead, he attempts to steal the Picori Blade and instead he manages to break the blade and turn Princess Zelda to stone. Link then must use the Elemental Sanctuary to restore the power of the blade, and, after a while, the king appears to change his mood dramatically. In fact, this is due to the fact Vaati is disguised as the king, and ultimately decides to transform the castle into the Dark Hyrule Castle.

Twilight Princess

Main article: Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)

The largest version of Hyrule Castle so far, this one is not fully accessible until the end of Twilight Princess. However, Link can access the roof in the early portions of the game. Hyrule Castle is the final dungeon in Twilight Princess.

Spirit Tracks

Filled to the brim with guards who do not really do anything, Hyrule Castle in Spirit Tracks is a lot like the one in A Link to the Past, but with no dungeons. This is where Link gets his Engineer Certificate, Recruit Uniform, and most importantly, his Sword.

Breath of the Wild

Main article: Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)

Hyrule Castle is located in the center of Hyrule, and is completely accessible to Link after leaving the Great Plateau. However, the difficulty is significantly increased, and it is wise to avoid the area until completing other areas and dungeons. Hyrule Castle is the final dungeon in Breath of the Wild, and the location of the trapped Princess Zelda and Calamity Ganon.

Tears of the Kingdom

Main article: Hyrule Castle (Tears of the Kingdom)

Following the Upheaval, a large part of the castle levitates above the ground. After reunite the four Sages, the Princess Zelda been spotted in the castle and Link is trying to find her as part of the quest Crisis at Hyrule Castle, culminating in a boss battle against 10 Phantom Ganon.

Non-Canon Appearances

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

Super Smash Bros. Series

Super Smash Bros.

"A tornado spins about the stage, wreaking havoc on all that cross its path."

Super Smash Bros manual description of the Hyrule Castle stage

Hyrule Castle appears as a stage in Super Smash Bros.. The same stage is later reused as a returning stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (where it was available as DLC in either version for US$1.99, or both combined for US$2.99) and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The Twilight Princess version of Hyrule Castle can be seen in the background of the Bridge of Eldin stage, originally from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and reused in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Cadence of Hyrule

Past

Main article: Hyrule Castle (Cadence of Hyrule)

Hyrule Castle is the penultimate dungeon in Cadence of Hyrule, situated in the center of Hyrule and the only location in the game that isn't randomly placed. It is the home of the king of Hyrule, who Octavo puts to sleep when he takes over the castle, and the first two Legendary Weapons in the game: Caladbolg and the Royal Rapier. After Octavo is defeated, a portal to Future World opens in the castle leading to the final dungeon in the game.

Future

Main article: Future World

In the Future World, Hyrule Castle is a dark, dreary castle standing in a crumbling kingdom. The castle is now home to Ganon (or The NecroDancer in Octavo's Ode) and the final Legendary Weapon: Eli's Greatshovel.

Other

Trivia

Gallery