Sacred Forest Meadow (Adult)

1. Clearing the Meadow Entrance

Arrive north/northeast through the Lost Woods to reach the mossy stone entry clearing of the Sacred Forest Meadow. Look for a hidden grotto entrance in this starting zone and drop a bomb to open the way underground. Inside, defeat the two guarding Wolfos to claim a chest containing a Purple Rupee before emerging back outside.

Tip: Use your shield to deflect attacks when engaging the Wolfos in the underground cavern.

2. Navigating the Hedge Maze

Step through the entry corridor into the high-walled hedge labyrinth, taking care to monitor the straight corridors. Spear-wielding Moblins patrol the paths, charging forward if you walk into their field of vision and knocking you backward, while intermittent Mad Scrubs pop out of dirt and grass patches. Stay hidden in alcoves until patrolling guards turn away, then stun them with the Hookshot or slip behind them with sword slashes, deflecting any Mad Scrub projectiles back at them with your shield.

Tip: Hiding inside corner pockets allows you to ambush spear Moblins from behind after they turn.

3. Ascending the Elevated Walls

Climb the trench ladders situated along the maze walls to reach the narrow upper vantage points above the hedges. While walking atop these raised walkways, you can look out towards the upper high eastern wall structure and pull yourself over to collect a Gold Skulltula with your Hookshot. Additionally, playing your custom Scarecrow's Song on the elevated level near the entrance summons Pierre the Wandering Scarecrow to function as a high Hookshot target.

Tip: The elevated view lets you inspect Moblin patrol paths safely from above before dropping back down.

4. Confronting the Giant Moblin

Advance out of the hedge maze toward the steep stone staircase approach, where a massive Club Moblin guards the path. As it smashes its club into the ground to send shockwave ripples down the steps, weave across the stairs to dodge each blast. Strike the Club Moblin from a distance with your Hookshot to stun and damage it, dispatching the beast to secure the way forward.

Tip: Watch the direction of the club's overhead swing closely to anticipate where the shockwave will travel.

5. Meeting Sheik at the Forest Temple Courtyard

Climb to the top of the stairs to enter the Sacred Meadow Clearing in front of the Forest Temple facade. In this stone courtyard near the central warp pedestal, Sheik will appear to tell you of Saria's fate and teach you the Minuet of Forest on your ocarina. With the song mastered, you are set to enter the temple directly or warp back here whenever you wish.

Tip: The Minuet of Forest allows you to warp straight to the central pedestal in the courtyard at any time.

The short version

What matters

• Learn the Minuet of Forest from Sheik in the courtyard to unlock instant teleportation back to the Forest Temple entrance.
• Grab the Gold Skulltula off the high eastern wall structure with your Hookshot while walking the upper maze ledges.
• Defeat the Club Moblin on the staircase approach using Hookshot shots to open access to the temple grounds.

Common mistakes

• Rushing blindly through the hedge maze corridors into a spear Moblin's field of view; hide in corners and stun them from behind.
• Charging straight up the stone stairs toward the Club Moblin; weave side-to-side to avoid the shockwaves before attacking from range.

What you can skip

• You can completely ignore the bombable entrance in the entry clearing if you do not need the Purple Rupee guarded by Wolfos.