Collect 60 Poe Souls for Jovani. The first encounter takes you through his house during Midna’s rescue; For later discoveries you can freely change into wolf form after the Master Sword. Activate the sense, defeat the spirit and snatch its soul while it lies on the ground.
The ghosts appear outdoors at night. In caves and dungeons you don’t have to wait for night. After 20 souls you will receive an additional bottle of Great Fairy’s Tears; the remaining 40 break the curse completely. HD adds the ghost lamp after 20 souls. Use the area division for coherent collection rounds.
Game version: The route and screenshots follow the GameCube version. The normal mode of Twilight Princess HD has the same orientation; on Wii and in HD Hero Mode, left/right and east/west are swapped. HD deviations are at the affected step.
How to defeat a ghost?
You can first recognize ghosts by their glowing lanterns. In Link’s human form you can see them, but you cannot fight the actual opponent. Therefore, transform yourself into Wolf-Link and activate the sense. The ghost now becomes fully visible and can be targeted. Dodge his attack with the scythe and then jump at him. After several hits, the ghost falls to the ground and its black soul becomes visible. Keep aiming at him and use the action shown to have Wolf-Link jump onto the opponent and snatch the Poe Soul from them.
If you wait too long after being knocked down, the ghost will rise again and the fight will begin again. Especially in narrow caves or on narrow ledges, you should first eliminate annoying normal enemies and then concentrate completely on the mind. In the upper world you usually have to wait until night. Twilight Princess doesn’t have a direct option to immediately set the clock to night, so you may have to wait a bit in daylight or do other collecting tasks first.
Jovani – Rewards for 20 and 60 Poe Souls
After collecting 20 Poe Souls, you should visit Jovani in Castle Town. Part of his curse is broken and he can at least move again. As a thank you, he gives Link an additional Empty Bottle, which is already filled with Great Fairy’s Tears. This means that Jovani’s side quest is also part of our guide for all bottles. Great Fairy’s Tears fills Link’s entire heart bar and then increases his attack power for a short time.
In Twilight Princess HD, with 20 Poe Souls, Link also receives the new ghost lamp. It lights up when there is still a ghost in Link’s current area. This item is particularly useful for later searches. The HD version makes the collection even easier: the world map shows how many Poe Souls have already been found there or are still missing for individual regions.
Finally, bring everything to Jovani 60 Poe Souls, his curse is completely lifted. Jovani returns to his human form and then tries to resume his old life. You can always talk about his cat Gengle afterwards 200 Rupees receive. At this point, the monetary reward is hardly crucial for the complete 100% route Of course, the liberation of Jovani is part of it.
Poe Soul 1 – Jovani’s House in Castle Town
The first Poe Soul is part of the main plot and cannot be missed permanently. After Midna is seriously injured after completing the Lakebed Temple, Link’s path leads through Castle Town towards Princess Zelda. You get to Jovani’s mysterious house, which is full of gold and Rupees. In the midst of this wealth, a single lantern floats.
Transform yourself into Wolf-Link and activate your sense. Defeat the visible spirit and then snatch its soul. Jovani then talks to you and explains the background to his curse. From this moment on, the number of Poe Souls you have collected will be displayed in the collection screen.
Poe Soul 2 – Sacred Grove
After you in Holy grove that Master Sword Once you have received it, you can voluntarily return to the area where you previously fought against the Skull Kid. In the middle of the clearing lies a conspicuous large boulder. Blow it up with a bomb and a floating ghost lamp will appear.
Since you can now transform into Wolf-Link at any time, you immediately activate the sense and defeat the spirit. This find can be perfectly combined with the local Piece of Heart and other collector’s items in the Holy Grove.
Poe Souls 3 to 5 – large lantern cave at Lake Hylia
For the next three souls it is worth a complete passage through the large lantern cave at Lake Hylia. The entrance is south of the Howling Stone and is blocked by a large boulder. Blow it up, take enough bombs and lamp oil with you and enter the spacious cave. This maze also contains one of the 45 Pieces of Heart and additional stamps await in Twilight Princess HD, so we search the area completely.
Poe Soul 3 – front cave section
Follow the first long cave path and blow up suspicious rock walls. Relatively early on you will reach a room with a lantern or torch in the middle. The first ghost lamp floats nearby. Transform into Wolf-Link, activate the sense and kill the ghost.
Poe Soul 4 – middle cave section
Continue working your way through the numerous junctions. Approximately in the middle of the cave system you will reach another room with a noticeable light source. As soon as you recognize the floating ghost lamp, you switch to wolf form and secure the second soul of this cave.
Poe Soul 5 – Final Chamber
The third spirit is located almost at the end of the entire cave system. In the last larger chamber before the exit you will see the characteristic lantern again. Take your soul with you before you leave the room. Also light the two torches in the last chamber if you want to collect the Piece of Heart there at the same time.
Poe Souls 6 to 10 – Lake Hylia
Stay at Lake Hylia and wait until night if necessary. There are five more ghosts around the large body of water. Since several can only be reached via Dumnu’s chicken flight station, it is advisable to complete this section at the same time with the Piece of Heart of the chicken flight and the chicken stamp of the HD version.
Poe Soul 6 – Observation Tower
Head to the high observation tower at the edge of Lake Hylia. At night the ghost waits right at the foot or on the ledge of the tower. The lantern is visible from a greater distance. Only transform into Wolf-Link when you are on safe ground and keep enough distance from the edge during the fight.
Poe Soul 7 – Southern Lake Hylia
In the far southern area of the lake are several grassy rocky outcrops. Follow the winding path up. At night you will see a ghost’s lantern on one of the ledges. Since the area is relatively narrow, you should always attack the enemy towards the rock wall and not jump towards the abyss.
Poe Soul 8 – Eastern Island
On the eastern edge of Lake Hylia lies a small patch of land or island. Swim there or approach via the surrounding paths. At night another ghost floats openly over the area and can be defeated without any additional puzzles.
Poe Soul 9 – under Falbi Chicken Flight Station
Let Fyer’s cannon shoot you up and start Dumnu’s chicken flight. As soon as you have left the platform with the chicken, you immediately turn around and glide back towards the rock wall below the station. There is a narrow ledge where a ghost waits at night. Land carefully and defeat him as Wolf-Link.
Poe Soul 10 – Floating Treasure Platform
Start the chicken flight game again and this time glide to the large multi-story platform above the lake. A ghost appears at night on one of the lower or middle levels. If you collect the Piece of Heart and the HD Stamp at the same time, you can complete practically all of the platform’s important rewards in one go.
Poe Soul 11 – Upper Zora River
Head to the upper reaches of the Zora River at Hena’s Boating Hut. There the river splits and encloses a small grassy area of land. Swim to this island at night. The ghost lamp can be seen from some distance and the fight itself takes place on a sufficiently large area.
While you’re here, you can also visit Hena’s fishing pond. A Piece of Heart, an Empty Bottle and numerous fishing secrets are waiting there.
Poe Souls 12 & 13 – Zora’s Domain
Poe Soul 12 – Shore at the waterfall
Warp to Zora’s Domain and jump or swim to the bottom of the large waterfall. In the normal mode of the GameCube/HD version you look for the eastern land area. Follow the bank uphill and you’ll find a ghost on the raised ledge at night.
Poe Soul 13 – behind the waterfall
The second soul lies on the opposite side. Transform into Wolf-Link and climb to the western ledge. Midna offers several jumps along the rock face. Follow them and work your way behind the large waterfall. Another ghost is waiting on the narrow path. You can later combine this find with the search for the Reekfish and the route to the Snowpeak.
Poe Souls 14 & 15 – Kakariko Cemetery
Return to Kakariko at night and enter the cemetery. Two Poe Souls are practically next to each other here and should therefore always be collected together.
Poe Soul 14 – under a gravestone
From the entrance to the cemetery, examine the first row of gravestones. In normal mode, push the corresponding stone on the right side aside. A ghost lamp appears underneath. Transform into Wolf-Link and steal the soul of the awakening spirit.
Poe Soul 15 – in the middle of the cemetery
The second ghost floats openly in the middle area of the cemetery at night. As soon as you have killed the previous opponent, all you have to do is run a few meters further and activate your sense again.
Poe Souls 16 & 17 – Kakariko
Poe Soul 16 – destroyed warehouse
Go to Barnes Bomb Shop and use the upper exit or the paths behind the shop. Above the bomb shop lie the ruins of the destroyed warehouse. At night a ghost hovers over the rubble. Climb up, transform into Wolf-Link and kill him.
Poe Soul 17 – at the observation tower
From the warehouse ruins, follow the ramp further up towards the large observation tower. The second ghost of Kakariko waits near the tallest building or on its veranda at night. The village itself is now completely finished.
Poe Soul 18 – Death Mountain
Follow the path from Kakariko towards Death Mountain. After the Gorons become friendly, you can use one of them to launch yourself onto a raised ledge. Instead of taking the normal route up, aim Link at the ledge to the side.
Continue climbing there and follow the upper path. At night you can see the ghost lamp on the elevated rock surface. This find can be linked to the local Piece of Heart on Death Mountain.
Poe Soul 19 – Lantern Cave in Kakariko Valley
South of the Kakariko Valley Bridge lies a smaller lantern cave. Blast the boulder at the entrance and enter the cave system. In normal mode, the combination leads you right, right, left, left or the corresponding orientation through the deeper rooms.
The ghost is located in one of the farthest sections and appears regardless of the time of day. The same cave also contains one of the 45 Pieces of Heart and another stamp in Twilight Princess HD, so you should explore it fully.
Poe Soul 20 – Kakariko Valley
Stay in Kakariko Valley. There is a single tree on a raised rock platform near the large bridge. A ghost floats there at night. Find the way to the elevated level and approach from the side. As soon as you see the lantern, you transform into Wolf-Link and secure your 20th Poe Soul.
20 Poe Souls achieved: Now return to Jovani in Castle Town when you have the opportunity. You will receive the fourth bottle of Great Fairy’s Tears and in Twilight Princess HD you will also receive the ghost lamp.
Poe Soul 21 – Hyrule Field at Faron
On the great plain of Hyrule north of Faron is a small raised rocky area near a shallow body of water. At night a ghost floats openly above the ground. This find is located almost directly on several normal travel routes between Faron and Castle Town and can therefore be collected without a major detour.
Poe Soul 22 – Rock path near the Great Bridge of Hylia
On the path between the Hyrule Field and the Great Bridge of Hylia, you will see several destructible stones high up on a rock face. Shoot them away with Bomb Arrows. Behind it, several grappling hook targets become visible. Pull yourself from target to target on the high platform.
A ghost waits there at night. There are other collectibles in the same area, including a stamp and a wolf’s den in Twilight Princess HD. A complete detour is therefore worth it.
Poe Soul 23 – Ruins west of Castle Town
In normal mode, leave Castle Town through the western exit and move to the southern part of this field section. A ghost floats between the old stone ruins at night. The open area offers enough space so that you can fight the battle without any special preparation.
Poe Soul 24 – South Gate of Castle Town
Leave Castle Town through the south gate and go down the long stone stairs. At night, a ghost lamp appears practically directly on or directly below the staircase. Transform yourself into Wolf-Link and secure your soul.
Later, return to the same area for the Zelda Stamp and other optional HD version content.
Poe Soul 25 – East Gate of Castle Town
Exit Castle Town through the East Gate. Another ghost appears at night directly on the wooden or stone bridge outside the city gate. This find is extremely easy to reach and should not be missed on a nighttime tour of Castle Town.
Poe Soul 26 – Faron Woods
Warp into Faron Woods and return to the large swamp with the purple poison mist. Transform into Wolf-Link and follow the same Midna jump path you used while searching for the Lightbugs. Via several tree trunks and branches you reach a large, hollow wooden platform in the middle of the fog.
A ghost waits there at night. Since you only have limited space on the platform, you shouldn’t fight too close to the edge. This find also covers the spirit, which is often only mentioned very late in older lists.
Poe Souls 27 & 28 – secret cave north of Castle Town
On the great Hyrule Field north of Castle Town, there is a conspicuous circle of tall tufts of grass near several trees. The middle is completely bare. Transform yourself into Wolf-Link, activate your sense and dig into the underground at the visible location.
Several Deku Babas and two ghosts are waiting in the cave. First, get rid of the plants so they don’t interrupt the fight. You can then defeat both ghosts one after the other. If you knock one down, immediately snatch its soul so that it doesn’t rise again while you’re already fighting the second.
Poe Soul 29 – Stone Bridge north of Castle Town
Stay in the same great Hyrule Field. In the center of the northern area, a stone bridge leads over a gorge. Cross it at night and you’ll see the ghost lamp floating practically right on the bridge. Thanks to the wide surface, this is one of the most straightforward spirits in the entire collection.
Poe Souls 30 to 37 – Gerudo Desert
The Gerudo Desert is one of the most productive areas for Jovani’s quest. Eight more Poe Souls can be collected between the first landing site, the Bridge of Eldin plateau, the Bulblin camp and the entrance of the Arbiter’s Grounds. If you use our complete Gerudo Desert solution, you can integrate it directly into the normal path.
Poe Soul 30 – south of the landing site
After launching into the Gerudo desert, you land on the eastern edge of the large sandy area. First run south to the small rocky hill. At night the first desert spirit already floats there. The open area makes the fight very easy.
Poe Soul 31 – at the three skulls
In the northeastern part of the desert there is a dried up or peahat-like tree that you can remember Clawshot can pull. Use it to reach the elevated rocky area and follow the path to a conspicuous spot three skulls. At night a ghost hovers over it.
Poe Souls 32 & 33 – Cave under the Skulls
The three skulls simultaneously mark the entrance to a secret cave. Transform into Wolf-Link and dig underground right between them. Two more ghosts are waiting there. First eliminate annoying enemies or destructible rocks and then get both souls. In Twilight Princess HD you will also find the stamp Midna – sad in this cave.
Poe Soul 34 – Bridge of Eldin Plateau
The missing middle section of the Bridge of Eldin is still on the large plateau during the first visit. After you have made it back to Eldin with Midna’s warp ability, the entrance to the Cave of Ordeals remains on the plateau. Return here at night. A ghost floats in the now open area.
Poe Soul 35 – Northern Sand Path
In the far north of the main desert, several narrow sand paths lead towards Bulblin Camp. In normal mode, follow the western or left side path before entering the next large area. At the end of the path another ghost waits at night.
Poe Soul 36 – King Bulblin Arena
Work your way through the Bulblin camp and defeat King Bulblin in a duel there. After Link escapes through the burning gate on the Bullbo, you can return to the battle site at night. A ghost now appears there. If necessary, eliminate remaining enemies and take his soul with you.
Poe Soul 37 – in front of the Arbiter’s Grounds
Then climb the large stairs to Arbiter’s Grounds. A ghost still floats at night on a side corridor or intermediate plateau next to the actual entrance. Take it with you before entering the dungeon.
Poe Souls 38 to 41 – Arbiter’s Grounds
The four spirits of the Arbiter’s Grounds are not optional finds, but a central part of the dungeon puzzle. The four spirits have stolen the flames from the entrance hall and Link must track their souls to open the way deeper into the dungeon. If you have completed the Arbiter’s Grounds, you automatically own these four Poe Souls.
Poe Soul 38 – first ghost in the main hall
The first ghost appears directly in the large central hall. After you defeat him, Wolf-Link will pick up the ghost smell with his sense. This makes the scent traces of his three escaped conspecifics visible.
Poe Soul 39 – northeast circular room
Follow the first scent trail through the adjacent rooms. One of the ghosts is hiding in a round side room. Use Wolf-Link’s sense to make the enemy fully visible and take their soul after the fight.
Poe Soul 40 – behind the buried chain
In another section, the scent trail leads through a quicksand chamber with skeleton enemies and ReDead Knights. With Wolf-Link’s instinct you recognize a chain hidden in the ground. Dig it free and pull it to open the path to the next ghost.
Poe Soul 41 – Ghost with doppelgangers
The last desert castle ghost tries to deceive Link with multiple copies. Transform into Wolf-Link and activate the sense. The real copy differs from the copies and can therefore be targeted. After his victory, the fourth flame returns to the main hall and the further path through the dungeon becomes clear.
Poe Souls 42 to 45 – Snowpeak
In search of the Snowpeak Ruins, Wolf-Link follows the smell of the Reekfish through the Snowpeak. Four ghosts lie almost directly on this route. Since snow, ice enemies and ghost lamps can appear similar in color, you should pay particular attention to the characteristic floating lantern.
Poe Soul 42 – between two rocks
Follow the Reekfish trail up the mountain. At one point the path leads between two large rocks that are close together. The first ghost of the Snowpeak waits directly behind it at night.
Poe Soul 43 – single tree on the slope
Further up, the scent trail leads up a steep slope. In normal mode, take the side path to the left and follow it back towards the track. The second spirit floats near a single tree. If necessary, first move snow wolves out of the way.
Poe Soul 44 – Tree at the fork in the road
Continue following the fish trail until you reach a clear fork in the road. In normal mode, take the right path. You will find the next ghost at night at the first larger tree in this area.
Poe Soul 45 – in front of the Snowpeak Ruins
Immediately in front of the entrance to Snowpeak Ruins there is a spiraling snow hill. Run all the way to the top. The fourth spirit of this mountain section waits there at night. When fighting, stay away from the outer edge so Wolf-Link doesn’t fall down the slope.
Poe Souls 46 to 48 – Snowpeak Ruins
There are three more Poe Souls hiding in the Snowpeak Ruins. The first is immediately accessible; for the other two you need the dungeon’s Ball and Chain.
Poe Soul 46 – Entrance Hall
A ghost lamp is already floating above the icy floor in the large foyer of the Snowpeak Ruins. Transform into Wolf-Link, activate the sense and defeat the ghost. Since the ground is partly slippery, you should use your jumping attacks in a controlled manner.
Poe Soul 47 – behind a knight’s armor
After receiving the Morning Star, return to the entrance hall. There are several decorative pieces of knight’s armor on the walls. In normal mode, destroy the corresponding medium armor on the eastern side with the Ball and Chain. There is a ghost hiding behind it. In Twilight Princess HD you should check more armor straight away, as there is also a stamp hidden here.
Poe Soul 48 – behind the ice wall
In the room above the kitchen or in the southeastern area of the second floor, a massive ice wall blocks a side area. Break the ice with the Ball and Chain. A ghost lamp appears behind it. Transform yourself into Wolf-Link and secure the third soul of the Snowpeak Ruins.
Poe Soul 49 – Cave on Snowpeak
After receiving the Morning Star, you can reach another ghost on the Snowpeak. Warp to the top and enter the cave towards the path to the snow area. In one of the rooms there are large blocks of ice on both sides.
In normal mode, break the ice block on the left with the Ball and Chain. There is a ghost hiding behind it. The enemy can be reached in the dark cave regardless of the time of day.
Poe Souls 50 & 51 – Sacred Grove
After completing the Snowpeak Ruins, the plot takes Link again to the Sacred Grove and finally to the Temple of Time. Two more spirits become accessible in areas that you already know.
Poe Soul 50 – behind the waterfall
Return to the maze where you chased the Skull Kid. In one of the areas you can swim under or behind a small waterfall. Then climb up over the roots and ledges. A ghost floats there. This enemy can sometimes even appear independently of the normal night rule after the corresponding story progress.
Poe Soul 51 – at the Master Sword Socket
Then go back to the clearing where Link received the Master Sword. At night, another ghost floats directly in the area around the time rock or sword base. Secure his soul before you open the portal to the past.
Poe Souls 52 & 53 – Temple of Time
There are two ghosts in the Temple of Time, both of which require the Dominion Rod. Collect them during the first dungeon visit so that you don’t have to walk through multiple floors again later.
Poe Soul 52 – Libra Room
In the upper part of the time shrine you reach the large room with a huge scale. Use the small metal statues or the large temple statue as weights and bring Link’s side up far enough. From there you can use the Clawshot to pull yourself to the target in the middle of the ceiling.
There are slider rails on the upper level. Use the Spinner and ride it to the high southern platform. The spirit waits there. One of the HD stamps is also located in the same area.
Poe Soul 53 – behind the golden grille
In the large round room on the third floor, there is a ghost behind a golden grille. Use the Dominion Rod to move a small statue onto the Floor Switch behind or next to the gate. Alternatively, the large statue can destroy the obstacle on the way back. As soon as access is open, you transform into Wolf-Link and get the soul.
Poe Soul 54 – Temple of Time in the past
After you have received the Dominion Rod, you return to the historical entrance area of the Temple of Time. To the left and right of the grand staircase are two large owl statues. One of them hides a Piece of Heart, the other a ghost.
Activate the corresponding statue with the Dominion Rod and pull it out of its wall niche. The ghost lamp appears behind it. Transform into Wolf-Link and collect the soul. You should connect this detour directly with the third Piece of Heart around the Temple of Time.
Poe Soul 55 – Hidden Village
After the big shootout in the Hidden Village and the encounter with Impaz, you can thoroughly search the area at night. A ghost floats on one of the high balconies on a building in the northwest or corresponding area of the village.
Use the Clawshot on a net or the surrounding roofs to get to the higher level. The find can be perfectly combined with the later cat side task for one of the 45 Pieces of Heart.
Poe Souls 56 & 57 – City in the Sky
Two more Poe Souls are waiting in City in the Sky. Both will only be easily accessible after you have received the Double Clawshots. Since the paths lead over deep abysses, you should switch off annoying Keese and Baba Serpents beforehand if possible.
Poe Soul 56 – Room with the flying Peahats
In the large room with the numerous floating Peahats, use the Double Clawshots to move from plant to plant. Don’t follow the main path immediately, but switch to the remote island in normal mode on the eastern side. There is a ghost waiting on a small platform.
Poe Soul 57 – Outdoor platform on the central tower
In the upper outdoor area of City in the Sky the path leads over narrow ropes and platforms around the main tower. Transform into Wolf-Link for the ropes and carefully balance over the abyss. On a secluded eastern platform stands a Treasure Chest and the second ghost of the dungeon floats next to it. This area is near the path to Big Key.
Poe Souls 58 to 60 – Cave of Ordeals
The last three Poe Souls of our chronological route are in the Cave of Ordeals in the Gerudo Desert. This means that the cave is mandatory for a real 100% score. The ghosts are waiting on levels 17, 33 and 44. Since you already need the Double Clawshots from City in the Sky for the last ghost, we recommend that you only complete the Cave of Ordeals after completing City in the Sky.
Poe Soul 58 – Cave of Ordeals Level 17
On level 17, several Bonewalkers or Stalhounds are waiting with the ghost. First eliminate all normal enemies. Then transform into Wolf-Link, activate the sense and take the spirit’s soul. Only then jump to the next level.
Poe Soul 59 – Cave of Ordeals Level 33
The second ghost is on level 33. To access this section you already need the Dominion Rod, otherwise you won’t be able to progress past level 30. Here, too, you should first eliminate the remaining enemies in the room before attacking the ghost as Wolf Link.
Poe Soul 60 – Cave of Ordeals Level 44
The last Poe Soul of the game is waiting on level 44 of the Cave of Ordeals. Several strong Dinolfos guard the room. First use bomb arrows and your Hidden Skills to eliminate all the lizards. Only then transform into Wolf-Link and get the 60th soul.
60 out of 60 Poe Souls!
If you followed our chronological route, Jovani’s entire side quest is now complete. Continue the passage through the Cave of Ordeals anyway: The Great Fairy is waiting on level 50 with the Great Fairy’s Tears and in Twilight Princess HD there are also several stamps missing from the cave.
Back to Jovani – the curse is broken
After bringing back the last Poe Soul from the Cave of Ordeals, warp to Castle Town and return to Jovani’s house. With all 60 souls, the pact is finally canceled and Jovani regains his human form. This ends his years of petrification, but he quickly realizes that wealth alone does not replace the life he lost through his greed.
Then visit Telma’s tavern or return to Jovani’s house. His cat Gengle eventually takes over the permanent ruby reward. If you speak to her, you will receive 200 Rupees. The reward can be claimed again on subsequent visits, theoretically providing an unlimited source of ruby.
Use the ghost lamp correctly in Twilight Princess HD
The ghost lamp is one of the most useful improvements to the HD version. As soon as you have brought Jovani 20 Poe Souls, she will appear in your inventory. If there is at least one uncollected ghost in Link’s current area, the lamp begins to glow. This means you no longer have to completely search every single known Location every night.
In addition, Twilight Princess HD shows on the area map how many Poe Souls have already been collected in the respective region or are still missing. For example, if you have 59 of 60 souls in front of Hyrule Castle, you should first use the card and then the ghost lamp before checking all 60 Locations again.
Which Poe Souls are most often overlooked?
The two ghosts are particularly often missing in the secret cave north of Castle Town because there are two souls on the same Location. Also easily overlooked are the ghost beneath Dumnu’s chicken flight station, the ghost behind the waterfall in the Sacred Grove, and the hidden ghost behind the owl statue in the historic Temple of Time.
Another classic mistake concerns the drill hole. Many players only get the first one or two ghosts and then leave the challenge. However, for all 60 Poe Souls you have to at least Level 44 reach. Our detailed Cave of Ordeals Walkthrough will then take you to the Great Fairy on level 50.
Do all ghosts have to be found at night?
No. The night rule applies primarily to ghosts in the open overworld. Ghosts within caves and dungeons are present regardless of the time of day. These include, for example, the four duty spirits of the Arbiter’s Grounds, the three souls of the large lantern cave at Lake Hylia, the spirits in the Temple of Time, in City in the Sky and of course the three specimens of the Cave of Ordeals.
Individual ghosts in shielded areas of the Sacred Grove can also appear after appropriate story progress, regardless of the normal time of day. The simple rule of thumb is: Search outdoors at night, in caves and dungeons at any time.
Can you miss Poe Souls permanently?
No. None of the 60 Poe Souls become permanently inaccessible as the main story progresses. You can revisit completed dungeons and return to all major overworld regions. Even the spirits of the Gerudo Desert and the Arbiter’s Grounds remain accessible later.
However, some catch-up routes are significantly more complex than collecting them directly during the normal action. This is especially true for the City in the Sky, the Temple of Time and the Cave of Ordeals. That’s why our chronological route is structured so that you can take the dungeon ghosts with you on your first regular visit.
With all 60 Poe Souls one of the largest Side Quests of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is completely taken care of. Along the way, you’ve visited nearly every major region of Hyrule, discovered hidden caves, thoroughly explored the Gerudo Desert and Snowpeak, and completed several optional areas of the major dungeons.
Search overlaps perfectly with other collection tasks. Many Locations are right next to the 45 Pieces of Heart, the 24 Golden Bugs and – in Twilight Princess HD – the 50 stamps. Especially the Gerudo desert, the Arbiter’s Grounds, the Snowpeak Ruins, the You should therefore always complete the Temple of Time, City in the Sky and the Cave of Ordeals.
If you follow our complete 100% walkthrough for Twilight Princess, the three ghosts of the Cave of Ordeals provide an ideal conclusion to Jovani’s quest. You can then devote yourself to the last optional tasks before the path via Palace of Twilight finally leads to Hyrule Castle and the final fight against Ganondorf.