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Hyrule Castle: rescue Zelda

The rain, the castle and the secret passage.

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

The key to this chapter

Go around the castle to the right and lift the isolated bush. After the rescue, push the piece of furniture behind the throne from its left.

Before you set outNo items required

RewardsSword, shield, lantern and Sanctuary Heart Container

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Dungeon floor maps 5 floors

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

1. Before going out
Open the chest in the house to take the lantern. Get out into the rain and head to the castle to the north.
2. The garden passage
In the eastern garden, lift the lone bush and drop into the hole. Talk to your uncle to receive a sword and shield, then follow the underground passage into the courtyard.
3. Descend to the prison cells
Enter the castle, go down to the dungeons and collect the keys from the guards. Take the boomerang to immobilize enemies.
4. Rescue Zelda
Throw pots at the ball-and-chain guard outside Zelda’s cell, or strike between his attacks. Collect his Big Key, unlock the prison cell and speak to Zelda.
5. Cross the sewers
Return to the throne. Push the furniture to the right; cross the dark passage. Take the key from the chest, then the key from the rat in the sewers.
6. Go out to the Sanctuary
Push the central block of the passage upwards. In the last room, pull the lever on the right. Listen to the wise man and take the heart container.

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