Zelda: Link's Awakening (Remake)

List of All Dungeons and Story Walkthrough

The main story of Link's Awakening will have you go through 9 Dungeons and fight Nightmare Bosses within them! Here's a list of all Dungeons, including the optional Color Dungeon, and walkthroughs on how to progress through the story!

List of All Dungeons

Dungeon Locations

Location on Map Dungeon
A Tail Cave
B Bottle Grotto
C Key Cavern
D Angler's Tunnel
E Catfish's Maw
F Face Shrine
G Eagle's Tower
H Turtle Rock
I Color Dungeon

Level 1 - Tail Cave

Tail Cave
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Tail Cave RocRoc's Feather Link Moldorm

You will first need to obtain the Tail Key from the Mysterious Forest before entering.

Level 1 - Tail Cave Walkthrough

Level 2 - Bottle Grotto

Bottle Grotto
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Bottle Grotto Power BraceletPower Bracelet Link Genie

You must be accompanied by BowWow in order to enter.

Level 2 - Bottle Grotto Walkthrough

Level 3 - Key Cavern

Key Cavern
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Key Cavern Pegasus BootsPegasus Boots Link Slime Eye

You first need to obtain the Slime Key by returning the five Golden Leaves to Richard in his Villa.

Level 3 - Key Cavern Walkthrough

Level 4 - Angler's Tunnel

Angler's Tunnel
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Angler's Tunnel FlippersFlippers Link Angler Fish

You first need to obtain the Angler Key by defeating Lanmola in Yarna Desert.

Level 4 - Angler's Tunnel Walkthrough

Level 5 - Catfish's Maw

Catfish's Maw
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Catfish's Maw HookshotHookshot Link Slime Eel

You will need to have the Flippers from the previous dungeon in order to enter.

Level 5 - Catfish's Maw Walkthrough

Level 6 - Face Shrine

Face Shrine
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Face Shrine Powerful BraceletPowerful Bracelet Link Facade

You first need to obtain the Face Key by defeating the Armos Knight at the Ancient Ruins.

Level 6 - Face Shrine Walkthrough

Level 7 - Eagle's Tower

Eagle's Tower
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Eagle's Tower Mirror ShieldMirror Shield Link Evil Eagle

You will first need to obtain the Bird Key from Tal Tal Heights.

Level 7 - Eagle's Tower Walkthrough

Level 8 - Turtle Rock

Turtle Rock
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Turtle Rock Magic RodMagic Rod Link Hot Head

You will need to have obtained the Mirror Shield from the previous dungeon to enter.

Level 8 - Turtle Rock Walkthrough

Color Dungeon (Optional)

Color Dungeon
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Color Dungeon None Link Hardhit Beetle

You will need to have obtained the Power Bracelet from Bottle Grotto to enter.

Color Dungeon Walkthrough

Wind Fish's Egg

Wind Fish's Egg
Dungeon Obtainable Item Main Boss
Wind Fish's Egg None Link Dethl

The final dungeon can only be opened after collecting all Insturments of the Sirens and playing the Ballad of the Wind Fish taught by Marin in front of the egg.

Wind Fish's Egg Walkthrough

Story Walkthrough

Tail Cave

No. Objective
1 After getting out of bed, speak with Tarin to receive your shield.
2 Head West, and then South to arrive at Toronbo Shores.
3 Once there, push the Sea Urchin out of the way and continue South. Continue onto the bay to find your sword .
4 Head back North toward Mabe Village, and obtain the optional Piece of Heart #1 from the well.
5 Continue North and enter the Mysterious Forest.
6 Proceed through the Mysterious Forest. A guide for getting through this area can be found below.
7 After obtaining the Toadstool and giving it to the witch to receive the Magic Powder, head back into the forest.
8 Sprinkle the magic powder on the racoon north of the Mysterious Forest entrance to reveal Tarin. Keep going to find a treasure chest with the Tail Key.
9 After obtaining the key, head south, and then west before reaching the beach. Arrive at Tail Cave, and use the key to unlock the entrance before proceeding inside.
10 Clear Tail Cave Dungeon.

Tail Cave Walkthrough

Bottle Grotto

No. Objective
1 Leave Tail Cave, and go through the Mysterious Forest toward the witch's hut.
2 Jump over the holes and pick up Piece of Heart #7 before proceeding to Tal Tal Heights.
3 Continue north and east to find Moblin's Cave. Step inside and defeat the moblin.
4 Defeat the 4 moblins in the next room, then continue to the next room to fight with the mini-boss: King Moblin.
5 Defeat King Moblin to free BowWow.
6 Go back to the Mysterious Forest, and go to where you go the Tail Key and continue west. Go north to exit the forest, then head east toward Goponga Swamp.
7 Arrive at Goponga Swamp, and have BowWow eat the plants blocking the path to the dungeon.
8 After he eats the plants blocking the dungeon, enter Bottle Grotto.
9 Clear Bottle Grotto Dungeon.

Bottle Grotto Walkthrough

Key Cavern

No. Objective
1 Go to Mabe Village to return BowWow, and buy a shovel from the shop.
2 Go to Richard's Villa in Ukuku Prairie and speak with him about the Slime Key.
3 Win the Yoshi Doll from Trendy Game.
4 Trade it to the Quadruplets' mother for a Ribbon.
5 Trade the Ribbon to CiaoCiao at BowWow's house for Dog Food.
6 Go to Toronbo Shores and trade the Dog Food with Sale for Bananas.
7 Trade the Bananas to Kiki the monkey near Kanelet Castle to be given a path in.
8 Kill the Mad Bomber for Golden Leaf 1.
9 Kill the crow near the west wall for Golden Leaf 2.
10 Defeat the Darknuts that appear after entering Kanelet Caste for Golden Leaf 3.
11 Bomb the left Darknut in the left wall after going up the stairs and defeat it for Golden Leaf 4.
12 Continue through the castle up to the Ball and Chain Solider. Defeat him to obtain Golden Leaf 5.
13 Return to Richard's Villa. Give him the Golden Leaves for access to Pothole Field.
14 Make your way around Pothole Field and dig in fron of the Owl statue for the Slime Key. Unlock Key Cavern and go around to enter.
15 Clear Key Cavern Dungeon.

Key Cavern Walkthrough

Angler's Tunnel

No. Objective
1 Head west toward Kanalet Castle, and find the trees just south of Seashell Mansion.
2 Cut the single patch of grass to the right of these trees to reveal a hidden staircase, and go down it.
3 Break the obstacles here and emerge. Go southeast to reach Animal Village.
4 Take the path between the southern trees to find a Walrus blocking the path. Chef Bear in the bottorm right house will tell you to bring Marin.
5 Travel back to Mabe Village and obtain the Ocarina from the Dream Shrine.
6 Head to the east part of Toronbo Shores to find Marin and have her accompany you.
7 Return to Animal Village and have Marin sing to wake the Walrus.
8 Enter the Yarna Desert and defeat the Lanmola to get the Angler Key.
9 Head toward the Bottle Grotto entrance. Move the boulders on the right and head east until you reach a ladder.
10 Go down the ladder and continue east until you see a statue. Use the Angler Key here to stop the waterfall.
11 Go back and head up through Tal Tal Heghts.
12 Continue eastward until you are outside again. Go to where the waterfall previously flowed and jump down to enter Angler's Tunnel.
13 Clear Angler's Tunnel Dungeon.

Angler's Tunnel Walkthrough

Catfish's Maw

No. Objective
1 (Optional): Exit Angler's Tunnel and go left. Swim into the cave here and learn Manbo's Mambo.
2 Warp to Ukuku Prairie and head through Mabe Village toward Toronbo Shores.
3 (Optional): Pick up the Bow from the Mabe Village Shop for 980 Rupees.
4 Head to the far east section of Toronbo Shores. Pass by the rocks and take the Ghost to the Abandoned House just at the edge of Martha's Bay.
5 Activate the warp zone around the corner, then warp back to Ukuku Prairie and head north to the Cemetery.
6 Take the ghost to grave surrounded by flowers in the northwest part of the Cemetary to obtain the Fairy Bottle.
7 Warp back to Martha's Bay.
8 (Optional) Collect the Heart Pieces, Seashells, and Inventory Upgrade in the area.
9 Walk around to the stairs that lead into the bay. Swim to the left side of the large Catfish Statue.
10 Dive down in the whirlpool between the rocks here. Swim across to the other side to arrive at Catfish's Maw.
11 Clear Catfish's Maw Dungeon.

Catfish's Maw Walkthrough

Face Shrine

No. Objective
1 (Optional): Complete the Trading Sequence to obtain the Boomerang.
2 Return to Mabe Village and purchase the Bow and Arrow set for 980 rupees if you have not.
3 Warp to Animal Village and go northeast until you reach the Ancient Ruins.
4 Go through the maze until you reach Southern Face Shrine.
5 Enter the shrine and defeat Armos Knight to obtain the Face Key.
6 Go through the field north of the Ancient Ruins and swim to the island with two Armos.
7 Defeat the left Armos and travel through the cave that appears under him.
8 Use the Face Key to reveal the Face Shrine.
9 Clear Face Shrine Dungeon.

Face Shrine Walkthrough

Eagle's Tower

No. Objective
1 Go to Signpost Maze southwest of Mabe Village.
2 Follow the signs to reach Mamu and learn the Frog’s Song of Soul.
3 Push the Weather Vane in Mabe Village forward and go down the steps.
4 Play the Frog’s Song of Soul to awaken the Flying Rooster.
5 Go through the Tal Tal Mountain Range. Climb the ladder found near the area above the Angler's Tunnel entrance.
6 Enter the cave just under the Rooster House and use the Flying Rooster to fly across the abyss and obtain the Bird Key.
7 Continue east through Tal Tal Mountain until you reach the northeast most section (Eagle's Tower).
8 Lift the boulder blocking the statue and use the Bird Key to open Eagle's Tower before entering.
9 Clear Eagle's Tower Dungeon.

Eagle's Tower Walkthrough

Turtle Rock

No. Objective
1 Head to the Hen House, and save Marin on the bridge.
2 Use the secret staircase to head west.
3 Pass through the Flame Fountain using your Mirror Shield.
4 Play Frog's Song of Soul to awaken Turtle Rock.
5 Defeat Turtle Rock and enter the dungeon through the opening behind him.
6 Clear Turtle Rock Dungeon.

Turtle Rock Walkthrough

Wind Fish's Egg

No. Objective
1 (Optional): Complete the side quests for better equipment in preparation for the final battle.
2 Stock up on Magic Powder.
3 Head to the Village Library and read 'Dark Secrets and Mysteries of Koholint'.
4 Head to Mt. Tamaranch and climb up to the Wind Fish's Egg.
5 Play Ballad of the Wind Fish, and head inside.
6 Clear Wind Fish's Egg Dungeon.

Wind Fish's Egg Walkthrough

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