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Hyrule Castle (Post-Twilight)

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess guide · Final dungeon

Link and Midna breach the barrier surrounding Hyrule Castle to confront Ganondorf and free Princess Zelda. The dungeon requires fighting through both the castle grounds and interior halls using nearly every item acquired throughout the quest. It culminates in a multi-phase final confrontation against Ganondorf to decide the fate of Hyrule.

Items

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Dungeon Map: In a treasure chest located in the castle's western courtyardCompass: In a treasure chest in the eastern courtyard area after defeating enemies thereBig Key: Inside a treasure chest on the high exterior balcony on the path leading toward the throne roomSmall Key: Inside a treasure chest guarded by a King Bulblin in the castle courtyard

Secrets

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Graveyard puzzle path: Igniting torches in the rainy graveyard reveals an entrance containing a hidden switch and a treasure chest.Hidden treasure room: Striking a specific painting inside the castle with an arrow drops it from the wall, revealing a target for the Clawshot that leads to upper balconies with extra chests.

Enemies

Darknut

Weak to Back Slice and Helm Splitter

Heavy armored knight that sheds its plate armor and draws a faster rapier after taking enough damage.

King Bulblin

Weak to Sword strikes and Shield Attack

Fought mounted or on foot in the courtyard, yielding a key upon defeat.

Lizalfos

Weak to Shield Attack and Back Slice

Agile reptilian warriors encountered in groups throughout the castle halls.

Aeralfos

Weak to Clawshot

Winged lizard warriors that must be pulled down with the Clawshot when preparing to dive.

Puppet Zelda

Weak to Deflecting energy balls with sword strikes

The first phase of the final boss, requiring energy attacks to be reflected back at her in a game of dead man's volley.

Ganon

Weak to Striking the scar on his abdomen

The beast form of Ganondorf, vulnerable to being wrestled down as Wolf Link or shot in the forehead with arrows before attacking his weak spot.

Ganondorf (Horseback)

Weak to Bow and Light Arrows

A mounted chase where Zelda stuns Ganondorf with Light Arrows so Link can slash him with the sword.

Dark Lord Ganondorf

Weak to Back Slice and Ending Blow

A one-on-one duel on foot that tests master sword skills, requiring Link to exploit openings and finish the fight with an Ending Blow.

Tips

Keep the Bow and Clawshot assigned to active buttons, as flying enemies and wall switches appear frequently throughout the castle.
Enter the dungeon with full Quivers and maximum Bomb capacity, along with Rare Chu Jelly or Fairy Tears in your bottles for the extended final boss gauntlet.
In the final sword duel against Ganondorf, initiate sword clashes by attacking at the same time he does, then mash the indicated button to knock him off balance.

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