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Death Mountain is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series. Its inhabitants are often Gorons, but Ganon has had his lair in Death Mountain also. Sometimes it is just a mountain, but in most games, it is an active volcano. The mountains often have similarities throughout the series, and some are considered to be the same.
The Legend of Zelda
- Main article: Level 9: Death Mountain
Death Mountain is a huge mountain range found in northern Hyrule. This huge mountain range spans the entire width of the map, touching both the eastern and western edges of Hyrule. On the top of Death Mountain there is Spectacle Rock, which hides the entrance to Ganon's Lair, Level 9: Death Mountain. Level 6: The Dragon is also located on Death Mountain. Death Mountain is inhabited by Tektites, Lynels, and Boulders. There is a reservoir in the eastern area from which a river flows down a waterfall, eventually draining into Lake Hylia.
The Adventure of Link
- Main article: Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)
In The Adventure of Link, Death Mountain is found in the south-east of Western Hyrule, south of the Water Town of Saria only after showing Bagu's note to the River Man. While not a dungeon in its own right, the horde of Daira, Octoroks, Bago-Bago and a complex labyrinth of caves make it as challenging as any of the Palaces. Link's reward for battling his way to the southern end of the area is the Hammer. If Link breaks the boulder next to the cave where the hammer is discovered and walks into that space, he will also find a Magic Container hidden in a cave. Close inspection of the far south of the region reveals a scaled-down version of the Overworld from The Legend of Zelda.
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, there are three dungeons that can be found on Death Mountain: Turtle Rock and Ganon's Tower in the Dark World and Tower of Hera in the Light World. Just as in The Legend of Zelda, it is inhabited by Lynels, Tektites and Boulders. Normally, Link would need permission from the King of Hyrule to enter Death Mountain, but since Agahnim was in charge there wasn't any need for one. The spring that can be found in The Legend of Zelda doesn't exist in this game, although there is a waterfall and a river that create Lake Hylia.
Ocarina of Time
- See also: Goron City, Death Mountain Trail, Death Mountain Summit, and Death Mountain Crater
In Ocarina of Time, Death Mountain is home to the Gorons and has a Crater that can be visited. The Great Fairy and Fire Temple reside within the Crater while on the outside there are Tektites and Dodongo's Cavern. Ganondorf blocked the path to Dodongo's Cavern with a boulder and the Gorons need Link's help to destroy the monster within the cave and the boulder itself so they can eat the "delicious" rocks. There is also a Great Fairy on top of the mountain, but the path up to the mountain is difficult since there are falling rocks that can damage Link. Kakariko Village can be found beneath the mountain, and the entrance to Death Mountain is guarded.
Four Swords
In Four Swords, Death Mountain is a volcanic mountain. It is one of the first three stages of the game where the Links battle with Gouen to find the Great Fairy.
Four Swords Adventures
Death Mountain is above Hyrule Castle, just as in Four Swords. It is the third stage of the game. It consists of three parts: Death Mountain Foothills, The Mountain Path and the Tower of Flames. Tingle's Tower can also be found here.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, Death Mountain is located to the east (GCN) of Hyrule. The trail leading up to the Mountain is connected to Kakariko Village. The trail up to Death Mountain leads to the second dungeon of the game, the Goron Mines. The volcano itself is not as violent as the Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time; however, the volcano does erupt during the early stages of the game. The mountain itself seems to be active in different ways, as there are now lots of small craters that emit hot steam that can harm Link. There are also other geological features such as Hot Springs.
Gorons once again mainly inhabit the area; however, they act very different at the beginning of the game than they acted in past installments. At first, the Gorons are hostile with the Hylians if they try to go up the trail. If Link attempts to go up, the Gorons will roll viciously at Link knocking him down. Link must acquire the Iron Boots from Mayor Bo, at which point he is able to stand his ground against the physically gifted Gorons. Once Link challenges the Goron Elder Gor Coron to a sumo match and beats him, he earns the respect of the Gorons. Gor Coron then reveals to Link why the Gorons have been hostile to the Hylian; their leader, Darbus, touched the treasure they have guarded from the command of the Golden Goddesses and turned into a monster. They locked him up, and did not want the Hylians' help. Gor Coron asks Link if he can help them and save Darbus, and if accepted, Link can enter the Goron Mines. Once Link has defeated Fyrus, he receives the second Fused Shadow, and the mountain returns to its once calm state.
Later on in the game, Link has to unfreeze the frozen Zora's Domain. Earlier on when traversing up Death Mountain, Link witnesses a large piece of volcanic rock erupting from the mountain. With Midna's help, Link can warp this volcanic rock to Zora's Domain and use its hot and hard properties to unfreeze Zora's Domain.
The music that plays on Death Mountain is a remix of the track from Ocarina of Time.
A Link Between Worlds
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Breath of the Wild
- Main article: Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)
Death Mountain is a location in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Non-Canon Appearances
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Battle Quest
- Main article: Death Mountain Climb
There is a level in Battle Quest that is called the Death Mountain Climb. In this level, players will climb up the side of a mountain killing enemies.
Hyrule Warriors
- Main article: Death Mountain (Hyrule Warriors)
Death Mountain is a stage in Hyrule Warriors. Its first appearance is as the first stage in the Ocarina of Time branch in Legend Mode. The scenario for this stage is entitled, "Land of Myth". It is within this stage that the player encounters Darunia, who has kidnapped Ruto.
Cadence of Hyrule
Death Mountain is a two-screen area in Cadence of Hyrule surrounded by the mountain region. In present Hyrule, it is home to the Temple of Storms. In Symphony of the Mask mode, the Temple of Storms is replaced by the Temple of Brainstorms, the only puzzle-based dungeon in the game.
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Death Mountain in the Light World, A Link to the Past
The guard in front of the entrance to Death Mountain, Ocarina of Time
Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time
Inside Death Mountain Crater, Ocarina of Time
Death Mountain in Four Swords Adventures
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