This is a guide to farming Golden Skull, a Treasure in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Learn where to get Golden Skull, its sell price, as well as what you can do with it.

Golden Skull Basic Information

Golden Skull
Material Type	Treasure
A particularly rare skull ornament. It's rumored to be made of something other than gold, despite its color.

How to Farm Golden Skulls

Golden Skull Locations and Sources

Golden Skulls can be found in certain locations in the Sky and the Surface. See the table below to learn where to find Golden Skulls.

Buy From the Moonlight Merchant for 200 Rupees

Towards the end game, players will have the the option to buy Golden Skulls for 200 rupees from the Moonlight Merchant in the Waterfall Cave at Skyloft. This is a good option for players with a shortage of Golden Skulls or for those who have a hard time farming for them.

Note: The Moonlight Merchant is only available at night.

How to Find the Moonlight Merchant

Defeat Six Bosses in Boss Rush Minigame

You can get an Ornamental Skull as a random reward for defeating six bosses in the Boss Rush minigame.

Boss Rush Guide

What to Do With Golden Skulls

Sell for Rupees

Golden Skulls can be sold to Rupin at night for 100 Rupees.

Use It to Upgrade Equipment

Golden Skulls can be used to upgrade the following equipment.

Item	Required Materials
Quick Beetle	・Hook Beetle ・Hornet Larvae x2 ・Golden Skull x1 ・Ancient Flower x2
Large Quiver	・Medium Quiver ・Monster Horn x2 ・Golden Skull x1 ・Goddess Plume x1 ・Dusk Relic x3
Large Bomb Bag	・Medium Bomb Bag ・Lizard Tail x3 ・Jelly Blob x4 ・Hornet Larvae x2 ・Golden Skull x1
Large Seed Satchel	・Medium Seed Satchel ・Monster Claw x3 ・Golden Skull x1 ・Blue Bird Feather x1 ・Amber Relic x5

List of Upgrades

Related Guides

List of Materials