The main mission “Still Missing” directly follows “Searching for Everyone”. The prerequisite is that you have closed both the large Rift of the Gerudo Desert and The Jabul Waters Rift. After your return to Lueburry it becomes clear: Many missing people are back, but there is still no trace of King Hyrule and Link. The search therefore leads Princess Zelda back to Hyrule Castle Town. There, a huge Rift has now devoured almost the entire city and castle of Hyrule.
In this chapter you cross Stilled Hyrule Castle Town, solve the entire dungeon Hyrule Castle, get the important Frog Ring and finally face Ganon.
Prerequisites and preparation
Check Tri’s current triangle allowance when choosing an echo. The abilities gained on the main route are sufficient for this dungeon.
For Hyrule Castle, the options available in the main story are completely sufficient.
Before entering Hyrule Castle we recommend
- at least one strong healing smoothie,
- as full energy as possible,
- the Energy Glove, if you collected it in the Gerudo Desert,
- a fairy in your Fairy Bottle.
Don’t use up the Swordfighter Form unnecessarily on the go. In the deeper levels of Hyrule Castle there are obstacles that you must actually clear using the weapons of Might.
To Hyrule Castle Town
When you return, speak to General Wright and Minister Lefte at Lueburry. The story then heads north to Hyrule Castle Town. Activate existing Waypoints along the way. In front of the city you can already see the gigantic Rift, which has swallowed up a large part of the town and the castle.
Optional: Piece of Heart behind Hyrule Castle
If you don’t have this Piece of Heart yet: Walk around the outside of the castle island to the north side. There the find is on the outer bank or ledge. With Water Block or Platboom you can reach the higher ledges. If you have already collected it during your free exploration of the level, you can go straight to the rift entrance; no second Piece of Heart appears here.
Use Platboom or Water Blocks to reach the outer wall. From the top, continue to the northern ledge and collect the Piece of Heart.
Find the crack entrance
Enters the part of Hyrule Castle Town that is still accessible. The trail leads to an old well in the western or northwestern area of the city. Jump in. Below you will finally find access to the Rift. Have Tri open the portal and enter Stilled Hyrule Castle Town.
Stilled Hyrule Castle Town
Your destination is the frozen castle in the north. The path leads over parts of houses, walls and streets that float freely in the Still World.
Chest under the bird statue
There is a bird statue near the first building. Grab it with Bind and move it. A ladder appears underneath. Climb down and open the chest with 3 Warm Pepper.
Chest with 5 Monster Fangs
Then work your way across the remains of the building to the east and north. There is another chest on a raised platform. With water blocks you can swim straight up. Contents: 5 Monster Fangs.
Waypoint at the fountain
Follow the floating pieces of road to the old fountain and be sure to activate the Waypoint there.
Chest with 7 Radiant Butter
West of the fountain there is a chest partially buried in the ground. Grab it with Bind and pull it out. Contents: 7 Radiant Butter.
Chest with 20 Rupees
There is another chest on the western wall. Climb up with water blocks and then bridge the larger distance with a Flying Tile. Contents: 20 Rupees.
Enter Hyrule Castle
Return to the fountain and go northeast. You can overcome the high ledges with several water blocks. Swim vertically upwards and continue the construction on the next level. This is how you finally reach the entrance of Hyrule Castle.
Hyrule Castle walkthrough
Activate the Waypoint at the entrance and follow the corridor.
Echo: Darknut Lv. 2
In the castle you will encounter a stronger Darknut. Let a robust echo capture their attention and attack from a safe distance. After the victory, you should learn the Darknut Lv. 2 Echo. It is strong, but requires a large part or all of your current triangular budget the first time you find it.
The throne room
Continue into the throne room. There you will find the frozen king. Then examine the throne. Grab it with Bind and move it. There is a secret ladder under the throne. Climb down and activate the next Waypoint at the bottom.
Sneak past the shadow soldiers
Several Shadow Soldiers are patrolling the following room. If you are discovered, you will be moved to a separate combat area. This isn’t a game over, but it takes time. The easiest way is via the shelves. Use trampoline, Water Block or bed to get to the top as early as possible. Then move east on the shelves. You can throw pitchers to distract guards. Fixed echoes also help block lines of sight. At the end you will reach Zelda’s former prison cell again. Follow the exit and activate the next Waypoint.
Three chests in the basement
Defeat the shadow enemies and examine the side areas before continuing down.
| Location | Contents |
|---|---|
| West side area | 1 Monster Stone |
| East side area | 5 Floral Nectar |
| East side area | 3 Twisted Pumpkin |
The torch puzzle in Hyrule Castle
Light all four torches in this room. Some stand behind metal bars, so hold Y to summon Ignizol at a distance on the other side. For the far torch, Bind to your Ignizol and move along the wall to guide it across the platform to the flame. When all four torches burn, continue through the opened door.
As soon as all the candlesticks are burning, the further path opens.
Echo: Gustmaster
In the following section you will meet Gustmaster. Their constant airflow can push Princess Zelda off narrow platforms. Grab a Gustmaster with Bind or let a ranged echo take it out. Then learn the echo.
Dungeon Map
In a side room, piles of sand cover a chest. Blow away the sand with Gustmaster, Wind Cannon or Tornando and open the chest with the Dungeon Map.
Small Key and Big Key
Finally you reach a Waypoint right in front of the locked boss door. Two important side paths lead off from here.
West Way: Small Key
First go west and climb down. In the dark underwater area you have to reach air bubbles regularly. Zora’s Flippers and Zora Scale help, but are not essential. Black rift matter blocks several passages. You can destroy these obstacles with the Swordfighter Form. Only activate it for the blows you need and switch it off immediately afterwards. On the way you will find chests with 20 Rupees and 100 Rupees. At the end you will reach a second sneak area. Climb the raised pillars with Water Block or trampoline.
There is a Floor Switch on the top right pillar. Push it to make a chest appear in the middle of the room. Contents: Small Key.
Eastern path: hidden 50 Rupees
Return to the boss-Waypoint and go east this time. A fragile wall is a little too high for a bombfish to sit directly on the ground. So push a Rock in front of the wall and place the bombfish on it. The explosion opens the passage. Hidden chest contents: 50 Rupees.
Ball-and-Chain Trooper
Then open the locked door with the Small Key. In the following fight, several strong knights and a Ball-and-Chain Trooper are waiting. Stay out of reach of his metal ball. After he throws it, there is a short pause in the attack. Bind is also helpful: grab the metal ball and disrupt its movement. After winning you will learn the Ball-and-Chain Trooper Echo.
Frog Ring and Big Key
There are three important chests in the room after Ball-and-Chain Trooper.
- Frog ring
- Golden Egg
- Big Key
Equip the Frog Ring directly. It significantly increases Zelda’s jump height and is one of the most useful accessories in the game. You can easily jump over many small obstacles for which you previously needed a trampoline or beds. You can find all accessories in our equipment overview.
Boss: Defeat Ganon
Return to the boss door and open it with the Big Key. Ganon frequently teleports around the arena. So don’t try to constantly chase him.
Melee attacks
If Ganon appears right next to Princess Zelda, dodge sideways. After a missed attack, he remains vulnerable for a short time. Summon a strong echo and only then switch into the Swordfighter Form for a few hits.
Thrown weapon
Ganon throws his weapon across the room. Remember that she will return to him afterwards. So don’t position yourself directly in the return flight path.
Fireball knock back
The classic sword-return technique works with its large energy ball. Activate the Swordfighter Form and hit the ball back with the sword. Ganon counters and sends her to Princess Zelda again. Repeat the duel until the bullet itself hits him. Ganon is then stunned. This is your biggest damage window: Summon a strong Echo and attack at the same time in Swordfighter Form.
Energy save
Use sword and bow sparingly outside of safe openings. Ganon has a lot of health and the fight becomes increasingly faster. Your echoes do not cost energy. Therefore, let them take the continuous damage.
Reward
After winning you will receive:
- 1 Heart Container
- 5 Might Crystals
- further progress for Tri
“Still Missing” complete
After the fight, Princess Zelda awakens in her bedchamber.
Echo: Zelda’s Bed
Before you leave the room, be sure to learn the echo of Zelda’s bed. It’s more expensive than the Old Bed, but restores hearts much faster when rested, becoming a very handy source of free healing for the rest of the game. For pure climbing structures, the inexpensive old bed usually remains more efficient. Then go to the throne room and talk to King Hyrule. After the scene, “Still Missing” is completed. At the same time, the main story expands with “Lands of the Goddesses” and “Rescuing the Hero Link”.
What’s new after Hyrule Castle
Winning Hyrule Castle is a major unlock threshold. Numerous Side Quests are now appearing in previously visited regions. These include, among others:
- Impa’s gift – own white horse and carrot echo
- One soldier too many – Golden Egg
- From the Heart – Customary Attire
- Questioning the Local Cats in Kakariko Village – Cat Clothes
- more Gerudo and Zora tasks
- the previously blocked Wrecked Ship order with another Fairy Bottle
You can find the complete overview under All Side Quests.