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Games	A Link to the Past; Ocarina of Time; The Wind Waker; Four Swords Adventures; The Minish Cap; Twilight Princess; Spirit Tracks; A Link Between Worlds; Breath of the Wild; Cadence of Hyrule; Super Smash Bros.; Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (DLC); Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Inhabitants	Hylians
Items	Heart Container; Piece of Heart; Master Sword; Lantern
Related	Castle Town

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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
日本語	ハイラル城
Française	Château d'Hyrule
Español	Castillo de Hyrule
Deutsch	Schloss Hyrule
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

In-depth guide:
The Wind Waker Walkthrough
Chapter 10: Hyrule Castle

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 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

Super Smash Bros. Series

"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

The Link's Crossbow Training stage Hyrule Castle: Defender takes place in the Twilight Princess version of Hyrule Castle.
The Hyrule Warriors stage 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.

Trivia

In The Wind Waker, there are stained glass portraits of the Seven Sages from Ocarina of Time in Hyrule Castle. There is also a stained glass portrait of Ganondorf.

Gallery

Illustration of Hyrule Castle from A Link to the Past
Hyrule Castle from Ocarina of Time
Hyrule Castle from Ocarina of Time 3D
Hyrule Castle from The Wind Waker
Hyrule Castle Garden from The Minish Cap
Hyrule Castle covered in Twilight, from Twilight Princess
Hyrule Castle, looming over Castle Town in Twilight Princess
Hyrule Castle from Spirit Tracks
Outside Hyrule Castle Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle 1st Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Interior 2nd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Exterior 2nd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle 3rd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Break Room Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Training Room Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Map from Zelda's Letter in Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle from Breath of the Wild
Hyrule Castle from Tears of the Kingdom
Super Smash Bros. Stage Select
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Hyrule Castle - Stage Overview

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 {{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]] fights the [[Ball and Chain Soldier]] and rescues [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. Hyrule Castle leads to the [[Secret Passage]], which takes Link and Zelda to the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]].
+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]].
 Later in the game, Link enters [[Hyrule Castle Tower]], where he confronts [[Agahnim]].
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 ==''Ocarina of Time''==
 {{see also|Castle Courtyard}}
-Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|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.
+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.
 ==''The Wind Waker''==
 {{Spoiler|section}}
-{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/the-wind-waker-walkthrough/hyrule-castle/ ''The Wind Waker'' Walkthrough<br/>Chapter 10: Hyrule Castle]}}
+{{ZD|[[zd:the-wind-waker-walkthrough/hyrule-castle|''The Wind Waker'' Walkthrough<br/>Chapter 10: 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 retrieves the fabled Sword of Evil's Bane (the Master Sword), which then turns the castle back to color.
+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.
 ==''Four Swords Adventures''==
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 {{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 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 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.
 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]].
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 ==''The Minish Cap''==
-Link firsts 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|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]].
+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]].
 ==''Twilight Princess''==
 {{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 can access the [[Hyrule Castle Rooftop|roof]] in the early portions of the game. Hyrule Castle is the final dungeon in ''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''.
 ==''Spirit Tracks''==
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 ==''Breath of the Wild''==
 {{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]].
+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]].
+==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
+{{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==
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 ===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.
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 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_(MC).jpg|Hyrule Castle from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
+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''
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 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.''
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