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{{Location
{{Infobox|location
|name    = Grotto
| image  = [[File:Link_near_a_grotto_in_Termina.jpg‎]]
|image  = [[File:Link_near_a_grotto_in_Termina.jpg‎ ]]
| caption = Grotto in Majora's Mask
Holes like the one in this picture bring Link to a grotto.
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
|game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
|inhab  = [[Fish]]  
| inhab  = [[Fish]]<br/>[[Bugs]]
[[Bugs]]
| enemies = Various  
|enemies = Various  
| related = [[Moonlit Grotto]]<br/>[[Bottle Grotto]]
|related = [[Moonlit Grotto]]
[[Bottle Grotto]]
}}
}}


<big>'''Grotto'''</big>
'''Grottos''', also known as '''Hidden Holes''', '''Dig Caverns''', '''Secret Grottos''', '''Secret Caves''', and '''Secret Caverns''' are recurring underground chambers of varying sizes found within [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', these underground areas are scattered all over the place in said games with some not being accessible right away and are all exited from through a column of light that shines down whence Link entered.
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Grottos, also known as "Hidden Holes", are underground chambers of varying sizes present within the [[Legend of Zelda]] series. Appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', these underground areas are scattered all over the place in said games with some not being accessible right away and are all exited from through a column of light that shines down from where they entered.
==Appearances==
===Ocarina of Time===
{{Main|Ocarina of Time Secret Grottos}}
[[File:Grotto - OOT64.png|thumb|left|upright=0.75|An average Grotto in ''Ocarina of Time''.]]
In ''Ocarina of Time'', Grottos appear all over [[Hyrule]], some being out in the open while others are hidden or needed to be accessed through other means such as the use of a [[Bomb]] or by playing the [[Song of Storms]]. In this game, the basic Grottos typically house a small chest, a small pool with [[Fish]], stones which bugs hide under, some grass and a [[Gossip Stone]].


However, in some cases, they lead to much larger chambers or chambers that contain something of importance. In rare cases, Link may find himself in a Grotto that has a [[cow]] in it.
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<big>'''Ocarina of Time'''</big>
===Majora's Mask===
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{{Main|Majora's Mask Hidden Grottos}}
In ''Majora's Mask'', Grottos appear in various areas around [[Termina]]. Like in ''Ocarina of Time'', some cannot be accessed right away while others can be found out in the open. Unlike the aforementioned Grottos that contain enemies and even [[Heart Container]]s, these Grottos can be found much more often. Sometimes, [[Magic Mushroom]]s can be found within the basic Grottos in this game. However, if [[Link]] does not have the [[Mask of Scents]] yet, this will not be apparent and he will not be able to find any of them.


In Ocarina of Time grottos appear all over [[Hyrule]], some being out in the open while others are hidden or need to be accessed through other means such as the use of a [[Bomb]] or by playing the [[Song of Storms]]. In this game the basic grottos typically house a small chest and sometimes a [[Sheikah Stone]], however in some cases they lead to much larger chambers or chambers that contain something of importance, also in rare cases you may find yourself in a grotto that has a cow in it. How the cows got into these grottos is unknown, but fans speculate [[Romani]] was behind it, as seeing how she easily transported a cow to Link’s House it was quite plausible she could transport them into an underground chamber just as easily as well.  
===The Wind Waker===
{{Main|The Wind Waker Hidden Grottos}}
In ''The Wind Waker'', Grottos appear on the many islands scattered around the [[Great Sea]]. Unlike previous games, these Grottos are all large underground chamber-like areas present within the lower portions of whatever island Link enters them on. Usually, enemies or a puzzle await the young hero whenever he decides to check out one of these caverns. A notable Grotto found within this game is the one positioned on [[Outset Island]] which houses the [[Savage Labyrinth]]. Link is first forced to go through some of the floors of this cavern in order to obtain one of the [[Triforce Chart]]s. After this, it can be explored through completely in order to obtain a [[Piece of Heart]].


 
===Twilight Princess===
<big>'''Majora’s Mask'''</big>
{{Main|Twilight Princess Hidden Grottos}}
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In ''Twilight Princess'', Grottos appear in the various areas around Hyrule. Unlike previous games, this time around, they can only be accessed when [[Wolf Link]] digs in certain parts of the Overworld as they do not appear as holes Link can just fall into. The Grottos Link can access this way have a variety of different contents; either Link arrives in a cavern full of enemies, a cavern full of water that he can fish in, or even just a cavern that contains some minor enemies and a bunch of treasure chests. If Link chooses to take on the [[Poe Soul]] side quest, he has to explore some of these Grottos as a few of the [[Imp Poe]]s Link needs to take out are positioned underground.   
 
In Majora’s Mask grottos appear in various areas around [[Termina]], like in Ocarina of Time some can’t be accessed right away while others can be found out in the open, however unlike the aforementioned game grottos that contain [[enemies]] and even [[Heart Containers]] can be found much more often. Also of note is that sometimes [[Magic Mushroom|Magic Mushrooms]] can be found within the basic grottos in this game, however if [[Link]] doesn't have the [[Mask of Scents]] yet this won’t be apparent and he won’t be able to battle any of them.
 
 
<big>'''The Wind Waker'''</big>
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In The Wind Waker grottos appear on the many islands scattered around the [[Great Sea]], however unlike previous games these grottos are all large underground chamber like areas present within the lower portions of whatever island Link entered them on, often enough either [[enemies]] or a puzzle await the young hero whenever he decides to check out one of these caverns. A notable grotto found within this game would be the one positioned on [[Outset Island]] which houses the [[Savage Labyrinth]], Link is first forced to go through some of the floors of this cavern in order to obtain one of the [[Triforce Chart|Triforce Charts]], however after this it can be explored through completely in order to obtain a Piece of Heart.
 
 
<big>'''Twilight Princess'''</big>
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In Twilight Princess grottos appear in the various areas around Hyrule, however unlike previous games, this time around they can only be accessed when Wolf Link digs in certain parts of the over world as they don’t appear as holes Link can just fall into. The grottos he can access this way have a variety of different contents; either Link will arrive in a cavern full of enemies, a cavern full of water that he can fish in, or even just a cavern that contains some minor enemies and a bunch of treasure chests. If a player chooses to take on the Poe Soul Collecting side quest they will have to explore some of these grottos as a few of the imp poes Link needs to take out are positioned underground.   


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>File: Grotto_cemetary_ocarina_of_time.png  
<gallery>
‎File:Grotto_Majora's_Mask.jpg  
File:Grotto_cemetary_ocarina_of_time.png  
File:Grotto_Majora's_Mask.jpg  
File:Grotto_Wind_Waker.png‎  
File:Grotto_Wind_Waker.png‎  
Grotto_twilight_princess.jpg‎
File:Grotto under Ordon barn - TPGCN.png
 
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{{Listbox|The Wind Waker Locations}}


{{Cat|Locations}}
{{Cat|Ocarina of Time Locations}}
{{Cat|Majora's Mask Locations}}
{{Cat|The Wind Waker Locations}}
{{Cat|Twilight Princess Locations}}

Revision as of 16:08, January 17, 2021

Secret Grotto
Link near a grotto in Termina.jpg
Grotto in Majora's Mask

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Various

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Grottos, also known as Hidden Holes, Dig Caverns, Secret Grottos, Secret Caves, and Secret Caverns are recurring underground chambers of varying sizes found within The Legend of Zelda series. Appearing in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess, these underground areas are scattered all over the place in said games with some not being accessible right away and are all exited from through a column of light that shines down whence Link entered.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

Main article: Ocarina of Time Secret Grottos
An average Grotto in Ocarina of Time.

In Ocarina of Time, Grottos appear all over Hyrule, some being out in the open while others are hidden or needed to be accessed through other means such as the use of a Bomb or by playing the Song of Storms. In this game, the basic Grottos typically house a small chest, a small pool with Fish, stones which bugs hide under, some grass and a Gossip Stone.

However, in some cases, they lead to much larger chambers or chambers that contain something of importance. In rare cases, Link may find himself in a Grotto that has a cow in it.

Majora's Mask

Main article: Majora's Mask Hidden Grottos

In Majora's Mask, Grottos appear in various areas around Termina. Like in Ocarina of Time, some cannot be accessed right away while others can be found out in the open. Unlike the aforementioned Grottos that contain enemies and even Heart Containers, these Grottos can be found much more often. Sometimes, Magic Mushrooms can be found within the basic Grottos in this game. However, if Link does not have the Mask of Scents yet, this will not be apparent and he will not be able to find any of them.

The Wind Waker

Main article: The Wind Waker Hidden Grottos

In The Wind Waker, Grottos appear on the many islands scattered around the Great Sea. Unlike previous games, these Grottos are all large underground chamber-like areas present within the lower portions of whatever island Link enters them on. Usually, enemies or a puzzle await the young hero whenever he decides to check out one of these caverns. A notable Grotto found within this game is the one positioned on Outset Island which houses the Savage Labyrinth. Link is first forced to go through some of the floors of this cavern in order to obtain one of the Triforce Charts. After this, it can be explored through completely in order to obtain a Piece of Heart.

Twilight Princess

Main article: Twilight Princess Hidden Grottos

In Twilight Princess, Grottos appear in the various areas around Hyrule. Unlike previous games, this time around, they can only be accessed when Wolf Link digs in certain parts of the Overworld as they do not appear as holes Link can just fall into. The Grottos Link can access this way have a variety of different contents; either Link arrives in a cavern full of enemies, a cavern full of water that he can fish in, or even just a cavern that contains some minor enemies and a bunch of treasure chests. If Link chooses to take on the Poe Soul side quest, he has to explore some of these Grottos as a few of the Imp Poes Link needs to take out are positioned underground.

Gallery