Turtle Rock (Disambiguation)

Turtle Rock is a dungeon found in both A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening. In its first appearance in A Link to the Past, it was the next-to-last dungeon of the game, and housed the final crystal containing Princess Zelda. In Link's Awakening, it is the eighth and final dungeon of the game and houses the Thunder Drum.

A Link to the Past


In A Link to the Past, Turtle Rock is the seventh dungeon of the Dark World. It can only be accessed by using a warp point on the eastern peak of Death Mountain. This will warp Link to the roof of the dungeon, where he must use the Quake Medallion to open the entrance. This dungeon houses the Mirror Shield and the final crystal containing Princess Zelda. It is guarded by Trinexx.

Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, Turtle Rock is the final dungeon and houses the Thunder Drum.

Much like in A Link to the Past, the entrance to the dungeon is blocked by a giant reptilian head. By playing the Frog's Song of Soul the head awakens and starts to attack Link. A few slashes with the sword will defeat it, leaving the entrance clear.

This dungeon's item is the Magic Rod, which is more or less the same as the Fire Rod. However, as Link's Awakening does not have a magic meter, it can be used anytime without losing its power, making it one of the most powerful items in the game. It is used to defeat the boss, Hot Head. Upon clearing the dungeon, Link will receive a Heart Container and the last of the Eight Instruments of the Siren, the Thunder Drum.

This is the only Zelda dungeon that forces you to battle a boss to gain access to it.