Graveyard

Graveyards, or Cemeteries, are a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series appearing in almost every title.

The Legend of Zelda
In, the Graveyard is first accessed by correctly navigating through the Lost Woods. It is a bleak, desolate, gray area characterized only by the white tombstones marked with blue crosses. The lone Ghini floating outside is a "ring leader". Slaying that one will slay all others that appear. The strongest sword in the game can be obtained here after Link has twelve Heart Containers in his possession.

In the Second Quest, Level 6 can be found beneath a Tombstone.

The Adventure of Link
The Graveyard is located in the Western Hyrule portion of, near the coast. Among the regular graves, the King's Tomb is also present. A grave a few steps south from the King's tomb holds a secret entrance to the Island Palace.

A smaller, more desolate Graveyard can be found just south of Death Mountain, which represents the Graveyard from the original The Legend of Zelda. Another Graveyard can be found in Eastern Hyrule, leading to where the Valley of Death is.

A Link to the Past
In, the Graveyard is also known as the Hyrulian Cemetery and is located just east of the Sanctuary in the Light World. Before the first defeat of Agahnim, the graves are patrolled by Soldiers, and when Link pushes some of the graves, Poes will rise from the bones of the dead. Later, after Agahnim has been defeated the first time, Poes will freely haunt the Graveyard.

A hole can be found under the westernmost grave that leads to part of the Secret Passage. A lone grave surrounded by stones that Link cannot move with the Power Gloves hides a secret tomb that contains the Magic Cape. Link cannot push this grave open, so the Dash Bash must be used. The cave to the north of the Cemetery cannot be reached without first travelling to the Dark World and using the Magic Mirror. Deep within a Piece of Heart can be found.

The Dark World counterpart of the Cemetery is the Ghostly Garden.

Link's Awakening
A four-screen Graveyard can be found on Koholint Island in. In each portion, one Ghini floats around and more will appear if Link touches one of the graves. In the southeast portion, zombies will appear in addition to the Ghinis. In the northwest portion, a Giant Ghini can be found. In the DX version, the Color Dungeon can be found in the southwest section. To the north is the Tabahl Wasteland, and to the west is the Koholint Prairie.

Ocarina of Time
Kakariko's Graveyard is located on its outskirts, and Link must visit it both as a child and as an adult to obtain various important items from beneath the graves, such as the Hookshot. The Graveyard also contains a inaccessible ledge that leads to the Shadow Temple. The Nocturne of Shadow is required to reach it.

Majora's Mask


The Ikana Graveyard in is situated to the left upon entering the road to Ikana Canyon. In it, there are numerous Stalchildren and graves. Dampé also makes another appearance, but this time he seems to be completely terrified of ghosts and spirits. In it, there are numerous Stalchildren and graves. Link can enter each of the graves that the Stalchildren are guarding on a specific night; however, Link must only enter one of them in order to progress through the game.

There is also a Goron Graveyard in Snowhead that houses the resting place of the Goron hero Darmani. It is here that Link obtains the Goron Mask.

Oracle of Ages


In, the present day eastern Labrynna is home to the Yoll Graveyard, a haunted place filled with many dead trees. Ghosts lurk little outside of Spirit's Grave along with the occasional Ghini.

In the same place as Yoll Graveyard in the past lies the Ancient Tomb. Who, or what the Ancient Tomb is tomb to has long since been forgotten. The Ancient Tomb hides in its depths the Falling Star, an Essence of Time.

Oracle of Seasons
The Graveyard in is located next to the Western Coast. It is also infested with Ghinis. Beneath the Graveyard's northwestern masonry work lies the Explorer's Crypt. Next to the masonry, there is a Piece of Heart blocked off by Rock Mushrooms.

The Graveyard is located on a plateau isolated by the sea. To reach it, Link must help the shipwrecked Piratians get their ship back out to sea. Having been on land for so long, the Piratians become seasick and dock their ship in a bay on the Western Coast. Thus, Link can use the ship as a bridge to the Graveyard. To enter it, Link must change the season to summer and climb up a vine on the southern face of the plateau.

Once Link obtains Roc's Cape from Explorer's Crypt, he can enter the Graveyard from a cave in the southeast corner of the plateau. This allows him to enter the area in seasons other than summer, as the Graveyard itself has no Tree Stumps to change seasons with. If Link enters the Graveyard in autumn, he can pluck the Rock Mushrooms and collect the Piece of Heart.

Another Graveyard called the Subrosia Cemetery can be found west of the shipwrecked Piratian Ship. While stranded in Subrosia, the Piratians take up residence in the House of Pirates situated in the Cemetery.

Four Sword Adventures


The Graveyard in is found in the The Swamp, Near the Fields. Dampé is once again the Graveyard's caretaker. The area is also heavily infested with Poes. The Big Poe is also located in here.

The Minish Cap
The Graveyard in is called Royal Valley and contains that game's version of the Lost Woods. Here Link finds Dampé, who lets him in to the Royal Crypt of King Gustaf.

Twilight Princess
In, the Graveyard is located behind Kakariko Village. There is also another Graveyard located in Hyrule Castle.

Phantom Hourglass
In, there is a small Graveyard in the Northwestern part of the Isle of the Dead which was home to nine sages who served under King Mutoh.

Skyward Sword
In SS undefined, there is a small Graveyard located in Skyloft. When hitting one of the gravestones near the tree at night, the nearby shed door will open. From there, a ladder leads down to Batreaux's house, where Kukiel can be found. During the night, the Graveyard, like the rest of Skyloft, is infested with Keese and Chuchus due to Batreaux's curse.

A Link Between Worlds
In, the Graveyard is located next to the. Link visits it after he hears Seres screaming from inside the Sanctuary, whose doors were sealed shut. Dampé tells Link of a hidden passageway which he can use to enter the Sanctuary, its entrance being located under one of the gravestones.

Link can also visit the Lorule equivalent of the Graveyard to obtain a Master Ore needed to upgrade the Master Sword.