Dungeons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are specific locations where the player can enter and give them a significant challenge before facing a Boss. Dungeons usually have specific objectives that are accomplished while clearing a variety of enemies and solving different puzzles. Clearing a dungeon will reward the player with valuable items that'll help them with their adventure, or knowledge of the game's deeper lore. This page lists all Dungeons available and where to find them in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

 

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Dungeons

Dungeons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Dungeons are special areas in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that allows players to explore to complete challenges and quests, defeat bosses, find items, and many more. Each of these dungeons gives a unique experience and often differs from each other based on the theme, architecture, and enemy types. There are a total of six dungeons in the game that come alongside its Main Quests

The story takes place in the same Kingdom of  Hyrule, however, this land has changed in many ways. The vast world now extends into the sky, where you can see multiple islands floating, which are also called Sky Islands. Those areas can be explored adding more depth to the game. Similar to the other games in the Zelda series, the dungeons in this game house a unique reward that Link must collect, which will both help him tremendously explore the treacherous corners of Hyrule and advance the story forward. Specifically, each dungeon either houses one of five ancient artifacts that will boost each sage's power for the battle to come or will show the way to them. Clearing the dungeons here also shows the player the events that happened in the past that form the context of what Link has to do now, as well as give him items that'll allow him to call upon the power of his friends whenever he needs them. Each Dungeon also resolves a mystery plaguing different regions of Hyrule.

 

 

 

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Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Dungeons Overview

 

Dungeons in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom play a significant role in the game's progression. Dungeons feature unique puzzles that players must solve in order to reach the boss and clear the dungeon. The puzzles vary depending on the objectives of the related Main Quests and may involve tasks such as finding characters, unlocking locks, or utilizing specific elements like light or electricity. The game includes seven dungeons, each representing one of the five elements attributed to the five sages who have protected Hyrule throughout its history: fire, water, wind, lightning, and spirit. The dungeons are thematically designed based on these elements, presenting challenges and environments related to each element. Clearing dungeons rewards Link with valuable items and powers specific to each element's sage. Alongside these power-ups, the dungeons reward the player with more lore elements that form the context of the trials Link must overcome in the current story. Additionally, clearing a dungeon grants Link a Heart Container, increasing his vitality and preparing him for the challenges in subsequent dungeons.

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All Dungeons in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

 

 

The Wind Temple in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is accessed during the Main Quest Tulin of Rito Village. Accompanied by Tulin, Link must navigate the temple to release five locks and open a hatch to ultimately find the source of the extreme weather threatening the Hebra region. Doing so entails solving puzzles that challenge your mastery in gliding and air travel, defeating enemies, and obtaining various equipment and items from chests along the way. The temple culminates in an epic aerial battle against Colgera, a giant bug-like boss. After defeating it, players receive a Heart Container and Tulin bestows Link with the Vow of Tulin, Sage of Wind, which grants Link the ability to call upon Tulin's swift wind power anytime.

For an in-depth guide on how to clear the Wind Temple, click here

 

 

 

The Fire Temple in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is accessed as part of the Main Quest Yunobo of Goron City. Accompanied by Yunobo, Link must navigate the temple to unlock five padlocks and open a gate to ultimately follow Princess Zelda and uncover the mysteries surrounding the addicting marbled rock roast she introduced to the Goron tribe, and the mask she gave Yunobo that changed his personality. Doing so entails overcoming different obstacles using Yunobo's fire and using mining carts on rails, defeating enemies, and using a variety of items and equipment. In the end, they must face off against Marbled Gohma, a sentient rock creature that seems to have some command of marbled rocks. Emerging victorious gives players a Heart Container and Yunobo bestows Link with the Vow of Yunobo, Sage of Fire, which grants Link the ability to call upon Yunobo's destructive firepower anytime.

For an in-depth guide on how to clear the Fire Temple, click here

 

 

The Water Temple in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is accessed during the Main Quest Sidon of the Zora. Accompanied by Sidon, Link must navigate the temple to open four faucets and wash the mud off the temple to ultimately snuff out the source of the mud that's plaguing the waters of the Zora. Doing so entails solving puzzles with water-related solutions, using Sidon's abilities, defeating enemies, and obtaining various equipment and items from chests along the way. Eventually, the source of the mud is revealed to be the Mucktorock, a small octopus-like creature who has a strong command over the mud. After defeating it, players receive a Heart Container and Sidon bestows Link with the Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water which grants the ability to harness Sidon's versatile waterpower.

For an in-depth guide on how to clear the Water Temple, click here

 

 

The Lightning Temple in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is accessed during the Main Quest in Riju of Gerudo Town. Accompanied by Riju, Link must navigate the temple to charge four batteries and use the elevator to ultimately follow the leader of the Gibdo to the highest point to uncover the mysteries surrounding the sand shroud and the Gibdo attacks on the town. Doing so entails solving puzzles and surpassing obstacles that have to do with energy and using Riju's lightning, defeating enemies, and obtaining various equipment and items from chests along the way. The temple culminates in a rematch against Queen Gibdo, a bug-like creature with power over the sand and her Gibdo minions. After defeating her, players receive a Heart Container and Riju bestows Link with the Vow of Riju, Sage of Lightning which grants Link the ability to harness her ineffable lightning powers.

For an in-depth guide on how to clear the Lightning Temple, click here

 

 

After the Main Quest Crisis at Hyrule Castle, the group is determined to find the missing fifth sage to aid in the battle against the Demon King. As the group splits up and begins searching for any clues surrounding ancient ruins, Link's search brings him to Kakariko Village and eventually to Dragonhead Island in the Faron region. There, a voice guides him to the Construct Factory in the Faron Depths, teeming with corrupted enemies. Link must solve the puzzle in the form of finding parts to fit the construct mold to ultimately create a body for Mineru, the fifth age. Finally, with all the body parts in place, Mineru's spirit inhabits the construct, granting Link her power as they next must find her secret stone.

For an in-depth guide on how to clear the Construct Factory, click here

 

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The Spirit Temple in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is accessed during the Main Quest in Guidance from Ages Past. Accompanied by Mineru, Link must navigate the Faron Depths in order to get to the temple to ultimately get her secret stone to prepare for the upcoming battle. Doing so entails discovering the capabilities of Mineru's construct and defeating corrupted enemies. Finally finding the temple results in a robot cage match against the Seized Construct, an old creation of Mineru's, given life by the Demon King himself. After defeating it, players receive a Heart Container and Mineru bestows Link with the Vow of Mineru, Sage of Spirit, which grants Link the ability to call upon her near-indestructible construct.

For an in-depth guide on how to clear the Spirit Temple, click here

 

Zelda TotK Hyrule Castle

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After the Main Quest Regional Phenomena, Link and Purah witness Princess Zelda appear in front of the floating Hyrule Castle as a Blood Moon suddenly appears. Resolved to finally find and save the princess, Link must follow her voice as she guides him toward her, all the while defeating waves of enemies. Luckily, strong pieces of equipment also await inside the floating fortress, such as the staple Hylian Shield. Truths are revealed at the end of this endeavor, as Link is confronted by the Demon King's menacing puppet, Phantom Ganon. After defeating it, players receive a Heart Container, as well as a foreboding vision of the Demon King's inevitable reawakening.

For an in-depth guide on how to clear Hyrule Castle, click here

 

Zelda TOTK Dungeons Notes and Trivia

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Zelda TOTK Dungeons Gallery

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