Dungeons List: How Many Temples Are There in Skyward Sword?

This is a list of all dungeons available in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Find out how many temples you can explore in Skyward Sword, how to unlock dungeons, dungeon guides, bosses, as well as the items you can get in each temple!

How Many Temples in Skyward Sword HD?

7 Dungeons to Explore and Challenge

Just like the Wii version, there are 7 dungeons in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

Like most Zelda games, Temples are the major dungeons where players can advance the story, and get new items and equipment.

At the end of dungeons are final Bosses, which all give a Heart Container to increase the number of Link's hearts.

List of All Temples and Dungeon Guides

Skyview Temple

Skyview Temple is the very first dungeon of the game. It is unlocked after progressing from Faron Woods. After helping the Kikwi Elder find his missing Kikwis, Link crosses the Deep Woods to enter Skyview Temple.

Location	Deep Woods in Faron Woods
World Map	Skyview Temple in Faron Region

Skyview Temple Walkthrough

Skyview Temple Item

Item	Effect
Beetle	A windup contraption you can pilot through the air. Steer into objects to deliver a blow.

Skyview Temple Bosses

	Boss Name
Miniboss	Stalfos
Boss	Ghirahim

Earth Temple

Earth Temple is the second dungeon of the game. It is unlocked after progressing from Eldin Volcano. After climbing the volcano, and getting the Key pieces, Link opens up the gate to the Earth Temple.

Location	Eldin Volcano
World Map	Earth Temple in Eldin Region

Earth Temple Walkthrough

Earth Temple Item

Item	Effect
Bomb Bag	You can carry bombs in this handy bag. Remember to refill the bag when you can!

Earth Temple Bosses

	Boss Name
Boss	Scaldera

Lanayru Mining Facility

Lanayru Mining Facility is the third dungeon of the game, and the last temple in the Surface for the first half of Skyward Sword. It is unlocked after progressing from Lanayru Desert. After activating the power generators, the dungeon will rise up from the sands.

Location	Lanayru Desert
World Map	Lanayru Mining Facility in Lanayru Region

Lanayru Mining Facility Walkthrough

Lanayru Mining Facility Item

Item	Effect
Gust Bellows	A mighty device that produces an endless gust of wind. Try using it all over the place!

Lanayru Mining Facility Bosses

	Boss Name
Boss	Moldarach

Ancient Cistern

Ancient Cistern is the fourth dungeon of the game. It is found on the second visit in Lanayru Region, and unlocked after progressing Lake Floria. To unlock Ancient Cistern, players must get the Sacred Water from your second visit in Skyview Temple.

Location	Lake Floria
World Map	Ancient Cistern in Faron Region

Ancient Cistern Walkthrough

Ancient Cistern Item

Item	Effect
Whip	This whip has a sticky, glowing tip. Use it to latch on to and pull out-of-reach objects.

Ancient Cistern Bosses

	Boss Name
Miniboss	Stalmaster
Boss	Koloktos

Sandship

The Sandship is the fifth dungeon of the game. It is found on the second visit in Lanayru Region, and unlocked after clearing the Pirate Stronghold. To unlock Sandship, players must find the invisible ship sailing over the Lanayru Sand Sea.

Location	Lanayru Sand Sea
World Map	Sandship in Lanayru Region

Sandship Walkthrough

Item	Effect
Bow	A potent weapon that allows you to strike distant targets. Charge your shot to increase its power.

Sandship Bosses

	Boss Name
Miniboss	LD-002S Scervo
Boss	Tentalus

Fire Sanctuary

Fire Sanctuary is the sixth dungeon of the game, and the last temple in the Surface for the second half of Skyward Sword. It is found on the second visit in Eldin Region, and unlocked after borrowing the Water Basin from Faron.

Location	Volcano Summit
World Map	Fire Sanctuary in Eldin Region

Fire Sanctuary Walkthrough

Fire Sanctuary Items

Item	Effect
Mogma Mitts	Powered-up Digging Mitts that allow you to burrow underground.

Fire Sanctuary Bosses

	Boss Name
Miniboss	Magmanos
Boss	Ghirahim (Second Battle)

Sky Keep

Sky Keep is the final dungeon of the game. It is found after completing The Goddess's Silent Realm, the final trial of the Song of the Hero arc.

In this dungeon, Link will be challenged with several mini-dungeons based on every dungeons he has conquered so far.

Location	Skyloft
World Map	Sky Keep in The Sky

Sky Keep Walkthrough

Sky Keep Bosses

	Boss Name
Miniboss	LD-003D Dreadfuse
Boss	There are no major bosses in this dungeon.

Related Guides

Skyward Sword Walkthough
Complete Story Walkthrough
Dungeons and Temples List	Silent Realm Guide

Main Locations

Three Ancient Tablets
Skyloft	Sealed Grounds
Faron Woods	Skyview Temple
Eldin Volcano	Earth Temple
Lanayru Mine	Lanayru Desert
Lanayru Mining Facility	Sealed Grounds (Second Visit)
Three Sacred Flames
Skyloft (Second Visit)	Inside Thunderhead (Isle of Songs)
Faron Woods (Second Visit)	Lake Floria
Skyview Temple (Second Visit)	Ancient Cistern
Lanayru Sand Sea	Sandship
Volcano Summit	Fire Sanctuary
Song of the Hero
Sealed Grounds (Third Visit)	Skyloft (Third Visit)
Faron Woods (Third Visit)	Eldin Volcano (Second Visit)
Lanayru Gorge	Sky Keep
Final Battle

Silent Realm Trials

Silent Realm Trials
Farore's Trial	Nayru's Trial
Din's Trial	The Goddess's Trial