Guides / The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Hyrule Castle
After sneaking into Hyrule Castle through a secret courtyard passage, Link must navigate the castle interior and descend into the dungeon to rescue Princess Zelda. Once freed, she must be escorted back up through the castle and into the hidden sanctuary escape route.
Items
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Enemies
Basic guard patrols that can be defeated with a single sword slash or a pot throw.
Tougher guards that carry spears or swords; they take two sword hits to defeat.
Heavy mini-boss guarding the dungeon cell; attacks by swinging and hurling a massive iron spiked ball.
Small vermin encountered in the dark sewers that run toward Link when approached.
Snake-like enemies found in the basement passages that charge quickly in a straight line once they align with Link.
Bat enemies hanging from the ceiling in the dark sewers that flutter erratically toward Link.
Tips
- You can pick up and throw ornamental pots at soldiers to take them out from a safe distance without taking damage.
- Use your Lamp to light torches in the dark dungeon and sewer rooms to temporarily illuminate your surroundings.
- Keep a safe distance when fighting the Ball and Chain Trooper and attack only when he reels back his chain after throwing it.
Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.
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