Skull Woods Area: To Skull Woods

Guide your way through Lorule's Skull Woods in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Find Maimai #87, a Piece of Heart, and prepare for Dungeon 10.

Alright, our next stop is the spooky Skull Woods! When you're ready to dive in, warp back to Kakariko Village. From there, head straight for Sahasrahla's house – you know, the one at the very top. Remember that crack near his place? It's time to check it out. Go around to the back of his house, and you'll find the crack, which is actually a hidden doorway leading to Lorule. Merge into the wall and step through the doorway. You'll pop out north of Thieves' Town, right across a big chasm.

As soon as you appear, be careful of the Moblins hanging around with shields and javelins. One of them is super close to the doorway, so watch out! Once it's clear, head to the left side of the Lorule building. You'll find Maimai #87 stuck to the wall there. Grab it, then merge into the wall again and walk to the right. You can snag a Piece of Heart from the little alcove. Now, make your way to the top-left corner and take the exit to the left. In the next area, you'll run into some Taros who are definitely not friendly. Take them out, then keep going all the way up until you reach the Skull Woods area.

You're now in a forest that feels a lot like the Lost Woods. Head upwards until you see a tall pillar in the corner. There's a doorway on the front of it that leads back to Hyrule, but you can ignore that for now unless you need to go back. Instead, turn right. At the very end, slash through the grass below to find Maimai #88. Follow the path upwards, and you'll eventually spot Seres's Painting off to the left. Obviously, you can't reach it yet, or this would be too easy! Keep going up the path, then turn left at the end. You'll pass under a creepy-looking skeleton tunnel.

Just after the first tunnel, there's a cave. Head inside, and you'll find the Mysterious Man. He's willing to sell you a Golden Bee for a hefty 888 rupees. If you've been collecting rupees like a pro, this might be a good time to spend some!