Shadow Dungeon
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A Shadow Dungeon refers to any of the shadow-themed dungeons in The Legend of Zelda series.
Characteristics
Shadow dungeons often have "scary" or "creepy" enemies, and are usually very dark in atmosphere. They are commonly located in graveyards or very dark places. True to their theme, shadow dungeons are usually populated by demonic or undead enemies, such as Poes, Redeads, and Stalfos, and often contain copious numbers of pits and deadly traps. Puzzle-wise, these dungeons frequently defy the human eyes, often featuring invisible elements or illusions; light may also be required to open new paths, as seen in The Wind Waker with the Earth Temple. Poisonous or toxic elements like fog and certain enemies are present, and are able to void Link's ability to attack temporarily. Many of these dungeons serve as bases of operation for the villains, such as the Black Tower in Oracle of Ages and the Palace of Twilight in Twilight Princess. In the majority of the cases, shadow dungeons are found late in the games.
List of Shadow Dungeons
Palace of Darkness - the fifth dungeon in A Link to the Past.
Skull Woods - the seventh dungeon in A Link to the Past. Also forest-themed.
Ganon's Tower - the final dungeon in A Link to the Past.
Forest Temple - the fourth dungeon in Ocarina of Time. Also forest-themed.
Bottom of the Well – a mini-dungeon in Ocarina of Time.
Shadow Temple – the seventh dungeon in Ocarina of Time.
Oceanside Spider House - a mini-dungeon in Majora's Mask.
Beneath the Well – a mini-dungeon in Majora's Mask.
Ancient Castle of Ikana – another mini-dungeon in Majora's Mask.
Spirit's Grave - the first dungeon in Oracle of Ages.
Ancient Tomb – the eighth dungeon in Oracle of Ages.
Black Tower - the final dungeon in Oracle of Ages.
Explorer's Crypt – the seventh dungeon in Oracle of Seasons.
Onox's Castle - the final dungeon in Oracle of Seasons.
Forsaken Fortress - the first and fourth dungeon in The Wind Waker.
Earth Temple – the fifth dungeon in The Wind Waker.
Infiltrating Hyrule Castle - the fourth dungeon in Four Swords Adventures.
Temple of Darkness - the fifth dungeon in Four Swords Adventures.
Royal Crypt - a mini-dungeon in The Minish Cap.
Dark Hyrule Castle - Hyrule Castle, as controlled by Vaati in The Minish Cap.
Arbiter's Grounds - the fourth dungeon in Twilight Princess. Also desert-themed.
Palace of Twilight – the eight dungeon in Twilight Princess.
Ghost Ship – the fourth dungeon in Phantom Hourglass.
Temple of the Ocean King - the eight and final dungeon in Phantom Hourglass.
Ancient Cistern - the fourth dungeon in Skyward Sword. Also water-themed.
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