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Hyrule Castle
Link infiltrates Hyrule Castle past patrolling guards to meet Princess Zelda and learn Zelda's Lullaby.
Getting there: Enter through the main gates from the north side of Hyrule Castle Town Market
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Before you leave
- •Being spotted by a guard triggers a whistle and gets Link thrown all the way out to the gate or the base of the grounds.
- •Lingering in the open courtyard will alert sentries and throw you back outside.
- •Selecting hesitant or negative responses causes Zelda to repeatedly prompt you until you accept the quest.
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6 steps- 1
Meet Malon on the Entrance Road. Speak to Malon on the entrance road to get the Weird Egg
- 2
Scale the Gatehouse Vines. Climb the wall vines onto the gatehouse ledge to bypass the locked gate
- 3
Evade the Lower Gate and Hedge Maze Patrols. Slip past hedge patrols and stationary guards without entering sight cones
⚠ Being spotted by a guard triggers a whistle and gets Link thrown all the way out to the gate or the base of the grounds.
- 4
Swim the Moat to Talon. Swim the moat, wake Talon with the Cucco, and move crates into the water
- 5
Sneak into the Courtyard. Crawl through the storm drain and sneak along the courtyard right wall
⚠ Lingering in the open courtyard will alert sentries and throw you back outside.
- 6
Meet Princess Zelda and Impa. Meet Zelda for her letter, then learn Zelda's Lullaby from Impa
⚠ Selecting hesitant or negative responses causes Zelda to repeatedly prompt you until you accept the quest.
Key fights
1| Fight | Watch for | Weaknesses and resistances | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Guards DetectionCastle Guards | Non-combat, line-of-sight detection hazards; being spotted triggers a whistle/shout and gets Link thrown out to the base of the grounds or the gateTactics: Keep behind hedges, time patrol cycles, and swim through the moat to avoid sight cones |
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The full walkthrough text
Link infiltrates Hyrule Castle past patrolling guards to meet Princess Zelda and learn Zelda's Lullaby.
1. Meet Malon on the Entrance Road
When you arrive at the castle perimeter from the north side of Hyrule Castle Town Market, speak to Malon on the entrance road to obtain the Weird Egg. As you advance, note that 4 Gold Skulltulas are tracked specifically across Hyrule Castle and Castle Town.
2. Scale the Gatehouse Vines
Approach the locked main entrance and locate the wall vines running up the structure. Climb these vines onto the gatehouse ledge to bypass the guards, then drop over or descend the far ladder to proceed.
Tip: Climbing onto the ledge lets you completely bypass the locked gate and the sentries standing watch below.
3. Evade the Lower Gate and Hedge Maze Patrols
Cut left up the hill alongside the low hedge to slip past two stationary and patrolling guards without entering their vision cones. Continue forward through the opening in the center hedges by carefully timing your sprints between the passing sentries.
Tip: Keep behind the hedges and study patrol cycles to dodge the guards' sight cones.
4. Swim the Moat to Talon
Dive into the castle moat, swim directly under the stone arch bridge, and follow the water around the corner to reach the far embankment. Once the Weird Egg hatches into the Wake-Up Cucco, use it to rouse the sleeping Talon, then push and pull the two wooden crates into the water to reach the storm drain opening.
5. Sneak into the Courtyard
Crawl inside the storm drain to access the castle storeroom, then exit out through the doorway into the courtyard. Skirt along the right wall and keep behind the low hedges to avoid detection by the inner sentries.
Tip: Sticking tightly to the right wall shields you from the courtyard sentries.
6. Meet Princess Zelda and Impa
Enter the private courtyard to look through the window at Ganondorf, taking note that peeking through the right-side window reveals an updated interior detail. Agree to help the princess to receive Zelda's Letter, then head outside to complete the ocarina tutorial prompt with Impa to learn Zelda’s Lullaby.
Tip: Answering Princess Zelda affirmatively immediately advances the conversation and awards the letter.
The short version
What matters
- Obtaining the Weird Egg from Malon and letting it hatch into the Wake-Up Cucco to wake Talon.
- Agreeing to assist Princess Zelda in the private courtyard to secure Zelda's Letter.
- Completing the ocarina prompt with Impa just outside the courtyard to learn Zelda’s Lullaby.
Common mistakes
- Walking into the sight cones of castle guards, which sounds an alarm and resets your infiltration progress.
- Answering Princess Zelda with hesitation, which stalls dialogue until you give an affirmative response.
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