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Forbidden Woods

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker guide · Second dungeon

The Forbidden Woods is the second major dungeon in the game, located across the sea from Forest Haven. Link enters this overgrown, hostile maze of flora to rescue the missing Korok child, Makar. To reach the deepest chamber, Link must acquire the Boomerang to slice through tendrils, hit distant switches, and defeat the dungeon boss.

Items

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Dungeon Map: Found inside a treasure chest on the second floor of the dungeonCompass: Found inside a treasure chest on the third floor of the dungeonBoomerang: Found inside a large treasure chest guarded by a Mothula mini-boss on the fourth floorBig Key: Found inside a treasure chest within a basement chamber guarded by vinesHeart Container: Spawns in the center of the boss arena after defeating Kalle DemosFarore's Pearl: Received as a reward from the Great Deku Tree during the cutscene immediately following the dungeon's completion

Enemies

Peahat

Weak to BoomerangSteal / drop Golden Feather

Drops to the ground when struck with the Boomerang to sever its spinning propeller.

Boko Baba

Weak to Sword or BoomerangSteal / drop Boko Baba Seed

Snaps at Link when approached and can yield a Deku Stick upon defeat.

Mothula

Weak to Fire or SwordSteal / drop Golden Feather

Appears as a winged mini-boss and later as wingless common enemies.

Morth

Weak to Spin Attack or rolling

Small, black, spiky pests that cling to Link to slow his movement.

Kalle Demos

Weak to Boomerang

Boss plant that protects its inner core with hanging vine tentacles.

Tips

Use the Boomerang's multi-lock ability to target up to five objects, switches, or enemies at a time.
Cut down all the hanging vines supporting Kalle Demos to drop the monster to the floor, exposing its vulnerable heart.
Pick up and throw purple Baba Buds to blast open wooden barricades blocking doorways.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

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