The Eastern Palace

Original SNES route. GBA puzzles can differ, especially in the Ice Palace.

Dungeon floor maps 3 floors

Choose a floor, then enlarge its map. Stairs, treasure chests and passages are annotated on the original game maps.

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1. 1. Cross the first rooms

   Lift the central pot to open the door. Cross the corridor of cannonballs using the alcoves as shelter.

2. 2. Recognize the crossroads

   Collect map and compass in the accessible wings. Locate the large chest in the center; you will return with the Big Key.

3. 3. The little key in the dark

   In the east wing, go through the dark rooms. Lift the pot from the upper right corner in the skeleton room.

4. 4. Open the central treasure

   Go to the western rooms. Defeat the enemies, including the awakened Eyegore. Lift the pot they guarded and use the floor switch to obtain the Big Key.

5. 5. Take the bow

   Return to the large chest and open it. Collect arrows under the pots before going through the north door.

6. 6. Climb toward the Armos Knights

   Wake the Eyegores and attack their open eyes. Red Eyegores require arrows. Collect the dropped key and activate the switches in the final rooms.

7. 7. Win the pendant

   Defeat the Armos, then take the heart and the pendant. Never leave a boss room without both rewards.

8. 8. Return to Sahasrahla

   Return to his shelter to get the Pegasus Boots. They allow you to hit objects and reach the library book.

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