Embarking on a journey through Hyrule Castle Dungeon in The Legend of Zelda: Resonance of Knowledge is both exhilarating and challenging, filled with intricate puzzles and hidden treasures waiting to be uncovered. This guide serves as your comprehensive companion, ensuring you navigate each twist and turn confidently. We will break down the dungeon's ins and outs, offering solutions to all the puzzles and revealing the locations of each treasure chest, so you can maximize your adventure. Whether you're an experienced contender or a novice to the series, there's something here for you!
Entering Hyrule Castle Dungeon
As you arrive, you will find yourself in a familiar hallway leading to Hyrule Castle. Make your way up the stairs to a door at the back. Here, you'll encounter a Darknut—defeating this foe earns you the Darknut Lv. 2 Echo. Take note, as both the left and right corridors reveal nothing of interest, but a rift has ominously consumed Zelda's room. Press onward to the throne room to meet the king.
Discovering Hidden Paths
Your next move involves a bit of cleverness. Use your ability to Bind the throne and pull it away to uncover a hidden ladder. As you descend, you'll officially step into the depths of the dungeon. Activate the Waypoint to mark your progress and employ your Binding skills to open the spinning door ahead.
Stealth Among Echoes
Once you enter the next chamber, you'll find yourself surrounded by soldier Echoes. The key to success here is stealth; utilize your Echoes to distract the guards while you maneuver past them. Stay close to the shelves, and if necessary, use pots or other enemies to divert attention. Should you be caught, be ready to confront Echo enemies in a contained space.
Utilizing Trampolines for Escape
Throughout this section, you'll notice trampolines and beds that can assist in your escape. However, beware! The guards are quicker and more agile, capable of climbing wooden boxes. With careful strategy, you will progress to a shelf that reaches the ceiling; here, use Bind to move shrubs out of your way.
Back to the Beginning
Continuing your journey, you'll re-enter the jail cell, a location familiar from the game’s outset. Use your Echoes to break through a damaged wall to uncover Impa's presence. If curiosity strikes, you can read the diary on the table before exiting the cell.
Descending Further into the Dungeon
After navigating through the broken wall, proceed right and trigger the Waypoint once again before climbing down the ladder. Be prepared to face another Darknut on your left and subsequently eliminate a Caramadillo alongside another Darknut as you go deeper into the dungeon.
Treasures Await
Unlock the door to your right, then descend the further ladder, where you will find a chest containing a Monster Stone. Ascend back and choose the right ladder next, which will lead you to chests filled with Twisty Pumpkins and Floral Nectar. Continue the descent via the ladder on the bottom.
Illuminating the Path
Here, it’s essential to send an Ignazol through the grate towards a torch by holding down 'Y'. After lighting the torch, ascend the adjacent ladder on the right and ignite the remaining two torches—the left torch will require a charged 'Y'. Descend once again and guide another Ignazol through the grate, then Bind it, proceeding north to light the next torch before passing through the door ahead.
Finding the Gustmaster Echo
Inside the new room, aim to collect the Gustmaster Echo by using flying enemies, or Bind to them for assistance. Press forward, using Echoes to leap over a pit leading you to a gathering of Ignazols. Proceed through the doorway on your right, where you must clear sand mounds to unveil a chest containing the Dungeon Map. Return to the previous chamber to navigate a big gap using your Echoes, granting access to an additional room.
Exploring Dark Tunnels
Upon activating the Waypoint located before the boss door, veer left to reach a central platform featuring a ladder. Descend into mysterious dark tunnels—watch out for the lurking Bio Deku Baba! You can find a chest filled with 20 rupees along with another chest containing 100 rupees. Additionally, make sure to have the Swordfighter Form handy to break through stubborn black goo.
Outsmarting the Guards
As you swim up the left side, keep an eye out for guards in a new room. Applying stealth is vital here; make haste to climb high and press the switch atop the right pillar to reveal a chest that holds a Small Key.
Post-Combat Exploration
Returning to the Waypoint, venture through the door on the right and dispatch the enemies occupying the area. Utilize a Bombfish on the wall to discover a chest containing 50 rupees. Then, proceed south and down the nearby ladder to employ your Mini Key to open the entranceway>>
Culmination of Challenges
Further down the ladder, defeat the Gustmaster and descend another ladder where you’ll face a second Gustmaster. Skillfully navigate through the area by employing Flying Tiles or avoiding confrontation altogether by using Strandtulas to reach the other side. Ascend yet another ladder to enter a room where two Darknuts and a Ball-and-Chain Trooper await your challenge. After defeating them, acquire the Ball-and-Chain Trooper Echo and pass through the north door to claim the coveted Big Key, along with the Frog Ring Accessory and a Golden Egg.
Preparing for the Final Encounter
Retrace your steps back and head through the left door, making your way all the way back to the Waypoint where you began. Now, the time has come to unlock the boss door, mentally preparing yourself for the climactic challenge ahead. Make sure to seek our guide detailing strategies for taking down the Hyrule Castle dungeon boss!
Aftermath and New Quests
Following your triumph over the boss, you'll awaken in Zelda's bedroom, signifying a shift in your adventure. Make your way to the throne room to receive a stunning new outfit for Zelda. After conversing with the king, embark on a brand new quest: the Lands of the Goddesses Main Quest, offering you three vibrant regions to explore: Eldin Volcano, Hebra Mountains, or the Faron Wetlands.
This marks the conclusion of our detailed walkthrough of Hyrule Castle Dungeon within The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. For additional strategies, tips, and guides, feel free to explore our comprehensive walkthrough hub, ensuring each traversal through Hyrule is as seamless as possible!