Gerudo Desert


 * This article refers to the location in . For the desert containing Gerudos in, see Haunted Wasteland and Desert Colossus.

The Gerudo Desert is a location in.

Features and Overview
The Gerudo Desert is found in the Desert Province, located in the corner of Hyrule. It is completely cut off from the rest of Hyrule after being abandoned years ago. At first, it can only be reached by being shot out of Fyer's cannon, and can only be left by warping out of it.

According to Auru, the desert once held a prison to hold the worst criminals of Hyrule. The desert covers a vast territory, but most of its surface is a barren wasteland with no signs of life other than enemies like Moldorms, Shadow Beasts, Bulblins, and Leevers. It also has chasms within its surface, which makes it harder to move faster through the desert.

The Gerudo Desert holds the Arbiter's Grounds dungeon. On top of it lies the Mirror Chamber, which houses the Mirror of Twilight, the only way to access the Twilight Realm. The Mirror of Twilight can create a portal inside a gigantic rock to the Palace of Twilight. The mirror is shattered into four pieces by Zant, but is later recovered by Link and Midna. After the defeat of Ganondorf, Midna departs to the Twilight Palace and completely shatters the mirror. The Gerudo Mesa can also be found in the Gerudo Desert. It holds the Cave of Ordeals, an optional 50-floor dungeon.

Although called Gerudo Desert, the Gerudos themselves do not appear in Twilight Princess.

Link's Crossbow Training
In, the Gerudo Desert appears in two stages. The first appearance, during Stage 1, Link faces a constant onslaught of Stalfos rising from the sand. The skeletal warriors approach slowly and several Automatic Crossbow upgrades can be obtained by defeating enemies glowing green. Bonus point items are much less common in this barren setting.

The second appearance in Stage 5 seems exactly the same with different enemies. Moldorms will circle Link, mostly underground, jumping occasionally, which is the opportunity to shoot them. Between swarms of Moldorms, a group of Leevers will encircle Link before attacking.

Hyrule Warriors
In, the Gerudo Desert appears as a stage where Warriors must defeat Ghirahim and Zant.

Trivia

 * The Hylian Typography on the map of Hyrule lists the Gerudo Desert under the name "Great Desert."