Dungeon Maps & Layouts

Navigate The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker dungeons with detailed maps and layouts, covering puzzle solutions and item locations.

Welcome to the comprehensive Dungeon Maps & Layouts section! This guide will provide detailed, actionable walkthroughs for every major dungeon in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, ensuring you never get lost or miss a crucial item. We'll cover puzzle solutions, enemy strategies, and the precise locations of keys, maps, compasses, and other essential treasures.

Dragon Roost Cavern

Your first true dungeon challenge, Dragon Roost Cavern, introduces you to the core mechanics of puzzle-solving and combat in Wind Waker. Be prepared for a fiery environment and plenty of Bokoblins!

Floor 1F

• Entrance Chamber: Upon entering, head straight. You'll encounter a few Keese. Dispatch them with your sword.
• Main Cavern (East): Proceed through the doorway to the east. You'll find a large room with a central platform.
• Bomb Flower Puzzle: Notice the blocked passage to the north. You'll need Bombs for this. If you don't have them yet, you can acquire them from the Bomb Shop on Windfall Island after completing the "Piggyback Ride" quest, or find Bomb Flowers within dungeons. Pick up a nearby Bomb Flower and toss it at the rock barrier.
• Small Key #1: Enter the newly opened passage. Defeat the two Bokoblins. Open the chest to claim your first Small Key.
• Locked Door: Return to the Main Cavern and use the Small Key on the locked door to the west.
• Wind Tunnel Room: This room features a strong updraft. Use your Deku Leaf (acquired from the Forest Haven) to glide across the gap to the platform on the other side.
• Compass: On the platform after gliding, open the chest to receive the Dungeon Compass. This will show you the location of all chests and the boss key on your map.

Floor 2F

• Updraft Ascent: From the Wind Tunnel Room, continue upwards using the updraft and your Deku Leaf to reach the second floor.
• Magtail Chamber: You'll encounter several Magtails here. Their armored backs are impervious to attacks. Wait for them to curl into a ball, then use your Grappling Hook (found within this dungeon, Dragon Roost Cavern) to flip them over, exposing their soft underbelly. Attack them with your sword while they are vulnerable.
• Dungeon Map: After clearing the Magtails, a chest will appear containing the Dungeon Map. This is crucial for navigating the cavern's complex layout.
• Pressure Plate Puzzle: In the northern part of this floor, you'll find a pressure plate. Push a nearby block onto it to open a gate.
• Bombable Wall: Beyond the gate, look for a cracked wall. Use a Bomb Flower to blast it open.
• Grappling Hook Acquisition: Enter the newly opened passage. You'll find a large chest containing the invaluable Grappling Hook. This item is essential for traversing the dungeon and will be used frequently from now on.
• Swinging Across Gaps: Use your newly acquired Grappling Hook on the various wooden beams and posts to swing across gaps and reach new platforms. Practice this mechanic as it will be vital.
• Small Key #2: After swinging across a series of gaps, you'll find a chest containing another Small Key.
• Locked Door to B1: Use this Small Key on the locked door located in the central part of 2F, which leads down to B1.

Floor B1

• Lower Lava Chamber: Descend into this chamber. Be wary of the lava and the Fire Keese. Use your sword or Deku Leaf to dispatch the Keese.
• Platform Manipulation: You'll see a series of platforms suspended over the lava. Use your Grappling Hook on the various posts to swing across gaps and reach new platforms. Some platforms may require you to swing from a higher point to gain enough momentum.
• Lava Spout Puzzle: In a section of B1, you'll find a large lava spout blocking your path. Look for a switch or mechanism nearby that controls the flow. Often, this involves hitting a crystal switch with your sword or a projectile.
• Small Key #3: On a secluded platform in the southwest corner, after navigating the lava spouts, you'll find a chest containing another Small Key.
• Locked Door (Boss Key Path): Use this key on the locked door leading to the central shaft.

Boss Key Acquisition

• Central Shaft Climb: Navigate the central shaft, using your Deku Leaf to ride updrafts and your Grappling Hook to swing between ledges and posts. You'll encounter more Bokoblins and Keese. Be precise with your swings and glides.
• Moblin Encounter: Towards the top of the central shaft, you'll face a Moblin. Use your sword and shield to defeat it. Watch for its spear attacks and counter-attack when it's vulnerable.
• Boss Key Chamber: At the very top, you'll find a large chamber. Defeat the two Moblins that guard the chest. A good strategy is to parry their attacks to stun them, then follow up with sword combos.
• Boss Key: Open the large chest to obtain the Big Key, which will unlock the door to the dungeon boss.
• Boss Door: The Boss Door is located on the highest platform of the central shaft, usually accessible directly from the Boss Key Chamber.

Boss Battle: Gohma

Recommended Loadout: Sword, Shield, Grappling Hook, Bombs (optional but can be useful for stunning).

Gohma is a giant lava monster. The battle takes place in two phases:

1. Phase 1 (Ceiling): Gohma will cling to the ceiling. Target its eye with your Grappling Hook. Once you latch on, pull down to stun it. While stunned, Gohma will fall to the ground. Quickly switch to your sword and attack its eye. Repeat this process. Watch out for its fire breath and the Magtails it spawns.
2. Phase 2 (Valoo's Help): After a few hits, Gohma will become more aggressive. At this point, Valoo, the dragon, will aid you by breathing fire onto Gohma, causing parts of the ceiling to collapse. Position yourself so that Gohma is directly beneath a falling rock. When a rock falls, it will stun Gohma. Use this opportunity to attack its eye with your sword. Continue this until Gohma is defeated.

Forbidden Woods

The Forbidden Woods is a dense, overgrown dungeon teeming with plant-based enemies and challenging environmental puzzles. The Deku Leaf will be your best friend here.

Floor 1F

• Entrance Grove: Upon entering, you'll be in a large, open area. Defeat the Peahats by stunning them with your Deku Leaf and then attacking their core.
• Boomerang Acquisition: Directly ahead from the entrance, you'll spot a large chest on a raised platform. Use your Deku Leaf to glide to it. Open the chest to acquire the invaluable Boomerang. This item is essential for traversing the dungeon and solving many puzzles.
• Vines and Platforms: Use your newly acquired Boomerang to cut down hanging vines or activate distant switches. You can also use your Grappling Hook on the various wooden beams and vines to swing across gaps and reach higher ledges.
• Small Key #1: In the eastern section of the first floor, after swinging across a series of vines or using the Boomerang to clear a path, you'll find a chest containing a Small Key.
• Locked Door: Use the Small Key on the locked door in the northern part of the floor.

Floor 2F

• Fan Room: This room features large fans that create updrafts. Use your Deku Leaf to ride these updrafts to higher platforms. You may need to use your Boomerang to activate some fans or clear obstacles.
• Dungeon Map: On a central platform in the Fan Room, after navigating the updrafts, a chest holds the Dungeon Map.
• Bomb Flower Path: In the western section, you'll find a path blocked by large, thorny plants. Use a Bomb Flower (found nearby, or use your own Bombs if you have them) to clear the path.
• Compass: Beyond the thorny plants, defeat the Mothula. A chest will appear containing the Dungeon Compass.
• Small Key #2: After clearing the Mothula and navigating further into 2F, you'll find a chest containing another Small Key.
• Locked Door to B1: Use this Small Key on the locked door leading down to B1.

Floor B1

• Lower Cavern: Descend into the lower cavern. Be mindful of the Octoroks (reflect their projectiles with your shield or Boomerang) and the thorny vines that can damage you. Use your Boomerang to cut the vines from a distance.
• Water Level Puzzle: You'll encounter a room with a central pool of water. Use your Grappling Hook on the hanging flower to pull it down, raising the water level temporarily. Quickly swim to the newly accessible platform before the water level drops.
• Small Key #3: On the platform after raising the water level, open the chest to get another Small Key.
• Locked Door (Boss Key Path): Use this key on the locked door leading to the large central chamber.

Boss Key Acquisition

• Central Chamber Ascent: In the large central chamber, you'll need to use a combination of your Deku Leaf and Grappling Hook to ascend to the highest platforms. Look for rotating platforms and strategically placed fan plants. Use your Boomerang to activate distant switches or cut ropes holding platforms.
• Mothula Gauntlet: You'll face a series of Mothulas on your way up. Defeat them by stunning them with your Boomerang or Deku Leaf, then attacking their vulnerable bodies.
• Boss Key Chamber: At the very top, you'll find a large chamber. Defeat the two Moblins that guard the chest. Use parries and sword combos.
• Boss Key: Open the large chest to obtain the Big Key, which will unlock the door to the dungeon boss.
• Boss Door: The Boss Door is located on the highest platform of the central chamber, usually accessible directly from the Boss Key Chamber.

Boss Battle: Kalle Demos

Recommended Loadout: Sword, Boomerang, Deku Leaf.

Kalle Demos is a giant plant monster with multiple tentacles. The battle takes place in a circular arena.

1. Phase 1 (Tentacles): Kalle Demos will be suspended from the ceiling by several thick vines. Use your Boomerang to target and cut all the vines. You can target multiple vines with a single throw by drawing a path for the Boomerang. Be careful to avoid its stomping attacks and the smaller plant enemies it spawns.
2. Phase 2 (Core): Once all vines are cut, Kalle Demos will fall to the ground, revealing its large, vulnerable core. It will open its mouth and try to eat you. When its mouth is open, use your Deku Leaf to create a gust of wind, blowing into its mouth. This will stun it. While stunned, quickly run up and attack its core with your sword. Repeat this process, avoiding its sweeping attacks and the smaller enemies.