Mikau Lake
Mikau Lake is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Features and Overview
Breath of the Wild
Mikau Lake is a part of the Lanayru Great Spring. It is a two-tiered lake that is bisected by a large Waterfall, located on a ridge to the west of Lulu Lake. It is considered to be a shortcut to the top of Ploymus Mountain, as Link can Swim up its Waterfall while wearing the Zora Armor.[3] Before Divine Beast Vah Ruta is calmed, it will be constantly Raining at Mikau Lake.[4]
100 years ago, Mipha faced one of her Trials to become a Champion at Mikau Lake, which involved swimming through the Glowing Rings on its Waterfalls.[5] During the "EX Champion Mipha's Song" Main Quest, which is exclusive to The Champions' Ballad DLC Pack, Link is tasked with repeating this Trial for himself.[6]
A wooden Treasure Chest containing an Opal can be found floating in the Water of Mikau Lake. In Master Mode, two platforms held in the air by Sky Octoroks appear above Mikau Lake. The one floating over the lower level bears a metallic Treasure Chest containing a Soldier's Bow. The higher platform also has a metal Treasure Chest, though this one has a Windcleaver inside.
Creatures
Minor Enemies
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Tears of the Kingdom
Nomenclature
Mikau Lake is named for Mikau, a Zora guitarist for The Indigo-Go's from Majora's Mask.[7]
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese |
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   ChineseTR | 米考湖 (Mǐ Kǎohú) (TotK) | |
 ChineseSI | 米考湖 (Mǐ Kǎohú) (TotK) | |
 Dutch | Mikau-vijver (BotW)[8] | Mikau Pond |
 FrenchCA | Lac Mikau (TotK) | |
 FrenchEU | Lac Mikau (TotK) | |
 German | Mikau-See (TotK) | |
 Italian | Lago Mikau (TotK) | |
 Korean | 미카우호 (TotK) | |
 SpanishLA | Lago Mikau (BotW)[9] | Same as English. |
 SpanishEU | Lago Mikau (TotK) | |
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See Also
References
- ↑ "Mikau Lake" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Mikau Lake" — Map (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "OK, Link. Let's get moving. The fastest way to Ploymus Mountain is to ascend the waterfall east of the domain! That Zora armor should come in handy. Just swim to the waterfall basin, and then go up the waterfall from there! I'll wait at East Reservoir Lake, right by the Divine Beast. Gather at least 20 shock arrows, and then come join me!" — Sidon (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 208
- ↑ "♪Reaching skyward from waters blue.
Ruta's Champion a heart true.♪
♪The hero's power shall grow.
Seek trials monuments show.♪
♪One, find what the light's path shows.
Two, conquer ancient foes.♪
♪Three, chase rings of the waterfall.
Champion, the trials call!♪" — Kass (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "I applaud your courage in coming here. The locations that will be revealed to you are of trials that will enhance the power sleeping within. Do not let your guard down..." — Monk (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 351
- ↑ "Mikau-vijver" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Lago Mikau" — Map (Breath of the Wild)