Mini-dungeon
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A mini-dungeon does not constitute a whole dungeon, but contains enough elements of a dungeon. Grottos are not considered mini-dungeons. Mini-dungeons usually must be completed as part of the storyline. Final dungeons do not count as mini-dungeons because the final boss is normally faced there. Hidden dungeons do not count as mini-dungeons because they are not necessary to complete the game.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Hyrule Castle holds the Boomerang and a Heart Container, but the "boss" is a normal enemy and does not have the boss music. It is located in the centre of the map.
Hyrule Castle Tower has no item and no Heart Container, but it has a boss, Agahnim. It is directly on top of Hyrule Castle.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Bow-Wow must be rescued from the Moblin's Keep in order to proceed to the Bottle Grotto.
Kanalet Castle has no item and no Heart Container, but in and around the castle can be found the Golden Leaves that Richard requires. It is located to the north of Martha's Bay.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Ice Cavern holds the Iron Boots that can be obtained after fighting the White Wolfos. The "Serenade of Water" is also learned here. It is located in Zora's Fountain, but is only accessible when Link is an adult, when the entire Zora region is frozen.
The Bottom of the Well holds the Lens of Truth, but no boss or Heart Container. It is located in the heart of Kakariko Village.
The Gerudo's Training Ground is found in the Gerudo Valley, and after completing their training, Link obtains the Ice Arrows.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Great Moblin's Keep has no item and no Heart Container, but it has a boss, the Great Moblin. It is located on Rolling Ridge in the present age.
Ambi's Castle has no item or Heart Container, but it has a boss, Possessed Nayru. It is located to the north of Lynna Village in the past.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
The Great Moblin's Keep also makes an appearance in Seasons. It has no item or Heart Container, but the Great Moblin is fought there. Interestingly, upon the defeat of the Great Moblin and the destruction of the Keep, Link finds a Piece of Heart in the ruins. The Keep is located west of Sunken City.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The Forsaken Fortress holds the Skull Hammer, a Heart Container, and a boss, the Helmaroc King. However, this dungeon is visited two times, and the first does not feature an item. It is located at the extreme north-west region of the Great Sea. In order to enter the Earth Temple and Wind Temple, Link has to travel to Ice Ring Island and Fire Mountain to find the Iron Boots and Power Bracelets, respectively.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Royal Crypt has no item, heart container, or boss. However, it is filled with traps and enemies, and it is necessary to complete the game. It is located in the Royal Valley.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Cave of Ordeals has no item, Heart Container, or boss. It has fifty floors, each with several enemies that get harder as link descends. Every ten floors the Great Fairy appears. The prize at the end is Fairies' Tears, a cure-all substance. The Tears can then be found at any of the fairy springs around Hyrule. It is located in the Gerudo Desert.
