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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name= Gold Skulltula
|image=
|image= [[File:Gold Skulltula.png|x300px]]
{{Media
|caption= Gold Skulltula artwork from {{OoT|-}}
|Render OoT= File:OoT Gold Skulltula Render.png
|game= {{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}
|Model OoT= File:OoT Gold Skulltula Model.png
|other= {{HW}}
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Gold Skulltula Model.png
|habitat= Around [[Hyrule]]<br>[[Swamp Spider House]]<br>[[Oceanside Spider House]]
|Model MM= File:MM Gold Skulltula Model.png
|weapon= [[Bow]]<br>[[Boomerang]]<br>[[Hookshot]]<br>[[Sword]]
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Gold Skulltula Model.png
}}
|caption=
|game= OoT, MM
|other= HW
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|weapon=  
{{List|
[[Bow]],
[[Boomerang]],
[[Hookshot]],
[[Sword]]
}}
|spoils=  
|spoils=  
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{HP|OoT|2}}
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}}
'''Gold Skulltulas''', also known as '''Spiders of the Curse''', are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.
|attack= Contact {{Small|(1 Heart)}}
 
}}
They are special, gold-backed spiders related to [[Skulltula]]s. When a Gold Skulltula is defeated, a '''Gold Skulltula Token''',{{Exp Game|OoT3D}}<ref>{{Cite book|quote=We also reveal the locations of secret Pieces of Heart, Gold Skulltula Tokens, and more.|book=Ocarina of Time 3D Prima Official Game Guide|publisher=Prima Games|page=2}}</ref> also known as a '''Gold Skulltula Spirit''',{{Exp Game|MM}}<ref name="Quote1">{{Cite|You got a Gold Skulltula Spirit! This is your [x]th one!|N/A|MM}}</ref> is left behind to be collected. Gold Skulltula Tokens are known for their ability to undo a curse made by a Gold Skulltula.
{{Term/Store|Gold Skulltula|Gold Skulltulas|Series, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, HW, HWL, HWDE|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoT, MM, HW}}{{Name Ref}} also known as '''Spiders of the Curse''',<ref>{{Cite|Since you've destroyed {{Color|OoT Red|100}} Spiders of the Curse, the curse on me has been broken.|Cursed Rich Man|OoT}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are gold-backed [[Skulltula]]s that, when defeated, leave behind a {{Term|OoT3D|Token|link}} or {{Term|MM3D|Golden Skulltula Spirit|link}}.
 
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==Appearances==
==Characteristics==
==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
[[File:GoldSkulltulaToken.png|left|35px|A Gold Skulltula Token as seen in game from {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}}]]
In {{OoT}}, Gold Skulltulas are hidden all throughout [[Hyrule]] and are known to curse people. One family was once fabulously rich, but were cursed due to their greed and have taken the form of Skulltulas.<ref>{{Cite|Folks around here tell of a fabulously rich family that once lived in one of the houses in this village... But they say that the entire family was cursed due to their greed! Who knows what might happen to those who are consumed by greed...|Professor Shikashi|OoT}}</ref> When [[Link]] visits the [[House of Skulltula]] in [[Kakariko Village]], he speaks to the [[Cursed Rich Man]], who explains that the only way the curse on him and his sons will be lifted is if all of the Gold Skulltulas around Hyrule are destroyed.<ref>{{Cite|We all look like this because of the spider's curse. If every Spider of the Curse in the entire world were destroyed, the curse would be broken.|Cursed Rich Man|OoT}}</ref> Link must collect {{Plural|OoT3D|Token|link}} from the 100 Gold Skulltulas in Hyrule, freeing each family member from the curse one by one by collecting a certain number. By doing so, Link will receive rewards from each of the father's sons.
In {{OoT}}, Gold Skulltulas are hidden all throughout [[Hyrule]] and are known to curse people. One family was once fabulously rich, but were cursed due to their greed and have taken the form of Skulltulas.<ref>{{Cite|Folks around here tell of a fabulously rich family that once lived in one of the houses in this village... But they say that the entire family was cursed due to their greed! Who knows what might happen to those who are consumed by greed...|Old man in Kakariko Village|OoT}}</ref> When [[Link]] visits the [[House of Skulltula]] in [[Kakariko Village]], he speaks to the [[Cursed Rich Man]], who explains that the only way the curse on him and his sons will be lifted is if all of the Gold Skulltulas around [[Hyrule]] are destroyed and if their spirits are collected.<ref>{{Cite|We all look like this because of the spider's curse. If every Spider of the Curse in the entire world were destroyed, the curse would be broken.|Cursed Rich Man|OoT}}</ref>  


Link must collect Tokens from the 100 Gold Skulltulas in Hyrule, freeing each family member from the curse one by one by collecting a certain number. By doing so, the young hero will receive rewards from each of the father's sons.
Gold Skulltulas can be located by listening for their distinctive scraping sound. They can be found from fields to dungeons, although they will only appear above ground during the night.<ref>{{Cite|First of all, you'll have to hunt at night.|Cursed Rich Man|OoT}}</ref> Gold Skulltulas like soft [[Soil]], and can be drawn out by baiting them with [[Bug]]s.<ref>{{Cite|Secondly, keep in mind that they love soft soil... Pay close attention to your surroundings!|Cursed Rich Man|OoT}}</ref> They can also be found inside crates. Some Tokens can be collected by just walking up to them, but some require ranged weapons to be reached. A small Gold Skulltula icon will appear next to an area's name on the map once all the Gold Skulltulas in that area have been defeated and their Tokens collected.


{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
==={{MM|-}}===
|-
{{Plural|MM3D|Gold Skulltula}} appear in the [[Swamp Spider House]] and the [[Oceanside Spider House]] in {{MM}}, which contain 30 each. They drop {{Plural|MM3D|Golden Skulltula Spirit|link}} when defeated. Gold Skulltulas can be located by listening for their distinctive scraping sound. They can hide inside [[Pot]]s, [[Beehive]]s, or soft Soil. Some out-of-reach Gold Skulltulas require Link to roll into a wall to drop them to the ground level.
!Number of Tokens
!Reward
|-
|<center>10</center>
|[[Wallet|Adult's Wallet]]
|-
|<center>20</center>
|[[Stone of Agony|Stone of Agony]]<br>
[[Stone of Agony|Shard of Agony]] {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|-
|<center>30</center>
|[[Wallet|Giant's Wallet]]
|-
|<center>40</center>
|[[Bombchu]]s
|-
|<center>50</center>
|[[Piece of Heart]]
|-
|<center>100</center>
|200 [[Rupee]]s for each visit
|}


Gold Skulltulas can be located by listening for their distinctive scraping sound. They can be found anywhere, from fields to dungeons, although they will only appear above ground during the night.<ref>{{Cite|First of all, you'll have to hunt at night.|Cursed Rich Man|OoT}}</ref> Gold Skulltulas like soft [[soil]], and can be drawn out by baiting them with [[Bug|small bugs]].<ref>{{Cite|Secondly, keep in mind that they love soft soil... Pay close attention to your surroundings!|Cursed Rich Man|OoT}}</ref> Some Tokens can be collected by just walking up to them, but some require ranged weapons to be reached.
By obtaining the 30 {{Plural|MM3D|Golden Skulltula Spirit}} in the Swamp Spider House, Link obtains the [[Mask of Truth]] from the [[Cursed Rich Man]] who was cursed when he entered the house in search of clues to become rich.<ref>{{Cite|You see, a while back, someone told me I could become rich and he gave me this mask. He said the instructions were inscribed somewhere in here, but when I went to look, I was cursed!|Cursed Rich Man|MM}}</ref> In the Oceanside Spider House, Link can obtain the [[Giant's Wallet]] if he collects all 30 {{Plural|MM3D|Golden Skulltula Spirit}} during the [[First Day]], with a Silver [[Rupee]] being awarded for completing it again on the First Day in subsequent cycles. On the [[Second Day]], he will receive a Purple Rupee, and a Red Rupee on the [[Final Day]].


A small Gold Skulltula icon will appear next to an area's name on the map once all the Gold Skulltulas in that area have been defeated and their Tokens collected.
In {{MM3D}}, the Giant's Wallet can be obtained on any day. If the {{Term|MM|Adult Wallet|link}} has not been previously obtained, Link will instead receive it, while the Giant's Wallet will now be obtained from the [[Banker]]. Collecting all the {{Plural|MM3D|Golden Skulltula Spirit}} a second time at either the Swamp Spider House or the Oceanside Spider House will award Link with a [[Fishing Hole Pass]].
 
==={{MM|-}}===
[[File:MM3D Gold Skulltula Token Icon.png|left|A Gold Skulltula Spirit icon from both ''Ocarina of Time 3D'' and ''Majora's Mask 3D'']]
In {{MM}}, Gold Skulltulas appear in the two Skulltula Houses, the [[Swamp Spider House]] and [[Oceanside Spider House]], which contain 30 Gold Skulltulas each. Rather than collecting Tokens, the Gold Skulltulas drop Gold Skulltula Spirits. By obtaining the 30 Gold Skulltula Spirits in the Swamp Spider House, Link obtains the [[Mask of Truth]] from the [[Cursed Rich Man]], who was cursed when he entered the house in search of clues to become rich.<ref>{{Cite|You see, a while back, someone told me I could become rich and he gave me this mask. He said the instructions were inscribed somewhere in here, but when I went to look, I was cursed!|Cursed Rich Man|MM}}</ref> In the Oceanside Spider House, Link can obtain the [[Giant's Wallet]] if he collects all of the Skulltula Spirits during the [[First Day]], with a Silver [[Rupee]] being awarded for completing it again on the First Day in subsequent cycles. On the [[Second Day]], he will receive a Purple Rupee, and a Red Rupee on the [[Final Day]].
 
In {{MM3D}}, the Giant's Wallet can be obtained on any day. If the [[Adult's Wallet]] has not been previously obtained, Link will instead receive it, while the Giant's Wallet will now be obtained from the [[Banker]]. Collecting all the Gold Skulltula Spirits a second time at the Oceanside Spider House will award Link with a [[Fishing Hole Pass]].


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
[[File:HW Gold Skulltula Icon.png|right]]
[[File:HW Gold Skulltula Icon.png|right]]
In {{HW}}, Gold Skulltulas appear throughout many battles in the game, in both [[Legend Mode]] and [[Adventure Mode]], and behave similarly to their previous incarnations. A total of 100 Gold Skulltulas (with at least 60 more added through DLC) appear in the game,<ref>{{Cite|There are 100 Gold Skulltulas hidden around the world. By defeating them and gathering the illustration pieces they drop, you will be rewarded with certain perks.|N/A|HW}}</ref> and appear only after certain criteria have been met. When a Gold Skulltula appears, a spider web appears on the HUD map, indicating their general location.<ref>{{Cite|Gold Skulltulas will only appear within the spider's web on the map once you fulfill certain battle conditions. They flee after a set period of time has passed, so move quickly!|N/A|HW}}</ref> The exact locations of the hidden Gold Skulltulas are indicated by the noise of their scratching legs. However, after a certain period of time, the Gold Skulltulas will disappear and will not reappear until the battle is reset and the requirements are met again.
In {{HW}}, Gold Skulltulas appear throughout many battles in the game, in both [[Legend Mode]] and [[Adventure Mode]], and behave similarly to their previous incarnations. A total of 100 Gold Skulltulas (with at least 60 more added through DLC) appear in the game,<ref>{{Cite|There are 100 Gold Skulltulas hidden around the world. By defeating them and gathering the illustration pieces they drop, you will be rewarded with certain perks.|N/A|HW}}</ref> and appear only after certain criteria have been met. When a Gold Skulltula appears, a spider web appears on the HUD map, indicating their general location.<ref>{{Cite|Gold Skulltulas will only appear within the spider's web on the map once you fulfill certain battle conditions. They flee after a set period of time has passed, so move quickly!|N/A|HW}}</ref> The exact locations of the hidden Gold Skulltulas are indicated by the noise of their scratching legs. However, after a certain period of time, the Gold Skulltulas will disappear and will not reappear until the battle is reset and the requirements are met again.


Gold Skulltulas drop [[Illustration|Illustration Piece]]s when slain, which then appear in the Gallery menu. Collecting Illustration Pieces helps toward unlocking new content, including new upgrades at the [[Bazaar (Hyrule Warriors)|Bazaar]]. Completing an Illustration unlocks a new battle in the [[Rewards Map]].
Gold Skulltulas drop [[Illustration|Illustration Piece]]s when slain, which then appear in the Gallery menu. Collecting Illustration Pieces helps toward unlocking new content, including new upgrades at the {{Term|HW|Bazaar|link}}. Completing an Illustration unlocks a new battle in the [[Rewards Map]].


Upon completing all of the Legend Mode Scenarios the first time, [[Hero Mode]] is unlocked along with additional Gold Skulltulas. These Gold Skulltulas require the difficulty setting be set to Hard or Hero Mode, and require certain characters or weapons to be present before they may appear. The criteria for their appearance in Legend Mode Scenarios is visible on the Select Scenario screen.<ref>{{Cite|You can check information on Gold Skulltulas hidden on a given battlefield from the Select Scenario screen. However, some only appear when using specific warriors or weapons.|N/A|HW}}</ref>
Upon completing all of the Legend Mode Scenarios the first time, [[Hero Mode]] is unlocked along with additional Gold Skulltulas. These Gold Skulltulas require the difficulty setting be set to Hard or Hero Mode, and require certain characters or weapons to be present before they may appear. The criteria for their appearance in Legend Mode Scenarios is visible on the Select Scenario screen.<ref>{{Cite|You can check information on Gold Skulltulas hidden on a given battlefield from the Select Scenario screen. However, some only appear when using specific warriors or weapons.|N/A|HW}}</ref>


The Legend Mode and some Adventure Mode scenarios have two Gold Skultulas to find. However, only one can be found during a single playthrough of the scenario, even if the conditions for both Gold Skultulas are met.
The Legend Mode and some Adventure Mode scenarios have two Gold Skulltulas to find. However, only one can be found during a single playthrough of the scenario, even if the conditions for both Gold Skultulas are met.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Although Gold Skulltulas cannot be [[Targeting System|Z-target]]ed, unused comments from [[Navi]] and [[Tatl]] exist within the coding of {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}},<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Gold Skulltula<br>This is also known as a Spider of the Curse. If you defeat it, you'll get a token as proof!|author= Sheeza|published= September 23, 2012|retrieved=October 22, 2014|url= http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Unused_text#Navi|title= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Unused text|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|quote= {{Exp|What?! You don't even know about Gold Skultullas? Unless each of these fearsome cursed spiders is defeated, victims of the curse will never return to normal.|黄金のスタルチュラも知らないの？ 呪いのクモと恐れられ、呪われた人は 全部倒さないと元に戻らないの}}|author= Rightman|published= September 3, 2014‎|retrieved=October 22, 2014|url= http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask/Unused_text#Tatl|title= The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask/Unused text|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type=}}</ref> respectively. However, Tatl's comment was not translated and was removed from localized versions.
*Although Gold Skulltulas cannot be [[Targeting System|Z-target]]ed, unused comments from [[Navi]] and [[Tatl]] exist within the coding of {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}},<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Gold Skulltula<br/>This is also known as a Spider of the Curse. If you defeat it, you'll get a token as proof!|author= Sheeza|published= September 23, 2012 |retrieved= October 22, 2014 |url= http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Unused_Text#0620 |title= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Unused Text |site= The Cutting Room Floor |type= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= {{Exp|What?! You don't even know about Gold Skultullas? Unless each of these fearsome cursed spiders is defeated, victims of the curse will never return to normal.|黄金のスタルチュラも知らないの？ 呪いのクモと恐れられ、呪われた人は 全部倒さないと元に戻らないの}} |author= Rightman |published= September 3, 2014‎ |retrieved= October 22, 2014 |url= http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask/Unused_Text#Gold_Skulltula_-_(J) |title= The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask/Unused Text |site= The Cutting Room Floor|type= }}</ref> respectively. However, Tatl's comment was not translated and was removed from localized versions, except for {{MM3D}}.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names Table
{{Nomenclature}}
|align= left
|name1= Gold Skulltula
|name2= Golden Skull Token
|name3= Gold Skulltula Spirit
 
|ja1= {{Romanize|黄金のスタルチュラ|Ōgon no Sutaruchura|Gold Staltula|3}}
|ja2= {{Romanize|黄金のスタルチュラ　しるし|Ōgon no Sutaruchura Shirushi|Gold Staltula Token|3}}
|ja3=
 
|esS1= {{exp|Gold Skulltula|Skulltula de Oro}}
|esS2=
|esS3=
 
|esL1= {{exp|Golden Skulltula|Skulltula dorada}}
|esL2= {{exp|Golden Skulltula Symbol|Símbolo de skulltula dorada}} {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|esL3= Espíritu de skulltula dorada {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
 
|frF1= {{exp|Gold Skulltula|Skulltula d'or}}
|frF2=
|frF3=
 
|frC1= {{exp|Gold Skulltula|Skulltula d'or}}<br>{{exp|Golden Skulltula|Skulltula dorée}} {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|frC2= {{exp|Golden Skulltula token|Jeton de Skulltula dorée}} {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|frC3= Âme d'une skulltula d'or {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
 
|de1= {{de|Goldene Skulltula}}
|de2= Skulltula-Symbol
|de3= Geist einer goldenen Skulltula
 
|it1= {{exp|Gold Aracnula|Aracnula d'oro}} {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}<br>Aracnula Dorata {{Exp Game|HW}}
|it2= Teschio d'oro {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|it3=
 
|ko1=
|ko2=
|ko3=
 
|zhS1= {{Romanize|黄金骷髅蜘蛛|Huángjīn Kūlóu Zhīzhū|Gold Staltula|3}}
|zhS2= {{Romanize|黄金骷髅蜘蛛徽章|Huángjīn Kūlóu Zhīzhū Huīzhāng|Gold Staltula Token|3}}
|zhS3=
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MM GoldSkulltula1.png|A Gold Skulltula from {{MM|-}}
File:HW Gold Skulltula Model.png|A Gold Skulltula from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Gold Skulltula Model.png|A Gold Skulltula from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Gold Skulltula.png|Sheik finding a Gold Skulltula from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Gold Skulltula.png|[[Sheik]] finding a Gold Skulltula in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Gold Skulltula Adventure Mode Icon.png|Adventure Mode Gold Skulltula icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Gold Skulltula Adventure Mode Icon.png|Adventure Mode Gold Skulltula icon from ''Hyrule Warriors''
</gallery>
</Gallery>


==External links==
==See Also==
*[[StrategyWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Gold Skulltulas|{{OoT|-}} Gold Skulltula Locations]] at [[StrategyWiki:Main Page|Strategy Wiki]]
* {{Term|Series|Token|link}}
*[[StrategyWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask/Skulltula houses|{{MM|-}} Skulltula House]] guide at [[StrategyWiki:Main Page|Strategy Wiki]]


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|Skulltulas, Spider Enemies
[[Category:Enemies in Ocarina of Time]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Majora's Mask]]
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Latest revision as of 19:19, 21 December 2023

Gold Skulltulas,(OoT | MM | HW)[name references needed] also known as Spiders of the Curse,[1] are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. They are gold-backed Skulltulas that, when defeated, leave behind a Golden Skull Token or Golden Skulltula Spirit.

Characteristics

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Gold Skulltulas are hidden all throughout Hyrule and are known to curse people. One family was once fabulously rich, but were cursed due to their greed and have taken the form of Skulltulas.[2] When Link visits the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village, he speaks to the Cursed Rich Man, who explains that the only way the curse on him and his sons will be lifted is if all of the Gold Skulltulas around Hyrule are destroyed.[3] Link must collect Golden Skull Tokens from the 100 Gold Skulltulas in Hyrule, freeing each family member from the curse one by one by collecting a certain number. By doing so, Link will receive rewards from each of the father's sons.

Gold Skulltulas can be located by listening for their distinctive scraping sound. They can be found from fields to dungeons, although they will only appear above ground during the night.[4] Gold Skulltulas like soft Soil, and can be drawn out by baiting them with Bugs.[5] They can also be found inside crates. Some Tokens can be collected by just walking up to them, but some require ranged weapons to be reached. A small Gold Skulltula icon will appear next to an area's name on the map once all the Gold Skulltulas in that area have been defeated and their Tokens collected.

Majora's Mask

Gold Skulltulas appear in the Swamp Spider House and the Oceanside Spider House in Majora's Mask, which contain 30 each. They drop Golden Skulltula Spirits when defeated. Gold Skulltulas can be located by listening for their distinctive scraping sound. They can hide inside Pots, Beehives, or soft Soil. Some out-of-reach Gold Skulltulas require Link to roll into a wall to drop them to the ground level.

By obtaining the 30 Golden Skulltula Spirits in the Swamp Spider House, Link obtains the Mask of Truth from the Cursed Rich Man who was cursed when he entered the house in search of clues to become rich.[6] In the Oceanside Spider House, Link can obtain the Giant's Wallet if he collects all 30 Golden Skulltula Spirits during the First Day, with a Silver Rupee being awarded for completing it again on the First Day in subsequent cycles. On the Second Day, he will receive a Purple Rupee, and a Red Rupee on the Final Day.

In Majora's Mask 3D, the Giant's Wallet can be obtained on any day. If the Adult Wallet has not been previously obtained, Link will instead receive it, while the Giant's Wallet will now be obtained from the Banker. Collecting all the Golden Skulltula Spirits a second time at either the Swamp Spider House or the Oceanside Spider House will award Link with a Fishing Hole Pass.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

In Hyrule Warriors, Gold Skulltulas appear throughout many battles in the game, in both Legend Mode and Adventure Mode, and behave similarly to their previous incarnations. A total of 100 Gold Skulltulas (with at least 60 more added through DLC) appear in the game,[7] and appear only after certain criteria have been met. When a Gold Skulltula appears, a spider web appears on the HUD map, indicating their general location.[8] The exact locations of the hidden Gold Skulltulas are indicated by the noise of their scratching legs. However, after a certain period of time, the Gold Skulltulas will disappear and will not reappear until the battle is reset and the requirements are met again.

Gold Skulltulas drop Illustration Pieces when slain, which then appear in the Gallery menu. Collecting Illustration Pieces helps toward unlocking new content, including new upgrades at the Bazaar. Completing an Illustration unlocks a new battle in the Rewards Map.

Upon completing all of the Legend Mode Scenarios the first time, Hero Mode is unlocked along with additional Gold Skulltulas. These Gold Skulltulas require the difficulty setting be set to Hard or Hero Mode, and require certain characters or weapons to be present before they may appear. The criteria for their appearance in Legend Mode Scenarios is visible on the Select Scenario screen.[9]

The Legend Mode and some Adventure Mode scenarios have two Gold Skulltulas to find. However, only one can be found during a single playthrough of the scenario, even if the conditions for both Gold Skultulas are met.

Trivia

  • Although Gold Skulltulas cannot be Z-targeted, unused comments from Navi and Tatl exist within the coding of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask,[10][11] respectively. However, Tatl's comment was not translated and was removed from localized versions, except for Majora's Mask 3D.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
黄金スタルチュラ (Ōgon no Sutaruchura) (OoT)[15]Gold Staltula
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
金色骷髅蜘蛛 (Jīnsè kūlóu zhīzhū) (OoT)[16]Gold Skeleton Spider
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Skulltula (HWDE)[17] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Aracnula (Oro) (OoT | MM)[12]
  • Aracnula d'oro (OoT3D | MM3D)[13][14]
  • Skulltula (Gold)
  • Gold Skulltula
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • A Gold Skulltula from Hyrule Warriors

    A Gold Skulltula from Hyrule Warriors

  • Sheik finding a Gold Skulltula from Hyrule Warriors

    Sheik finding a Gold Skulltula from Hyrule Warriors

  • Adventure Mode Gold Skulltula icon from Hyrule Warriors

    Adventure Mode Gold Skulltula icon from Hyrule Warriors

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Since you've destroyed 100 Spiders of the Curse, the curse on me has been broken." — Cursed Rich Man (Ocarina of Time)
  2. ↑ "Folks around here tell of a fabulously rich family that once lived in one of the houses in this village... But they say that the entire family was cursed due to their greed! Who knows what might happen to those who are consumed by greed..." — Professor Shikashi (Ocarina of Time)
  3. ↑ "We all look like this because of the spider's curse. If every Spider of the Curse in the entire world were destroyed, the curse would be broken." — Cursed Rich Man (Ocarina of Time)
  4. ↑ "First of all, you'll have to hunt at night." — Cursed Rich Man (Ocarina of Time)
  5. ↑ "Secondly, keep in mind that they love soft soil... Pay close attention to your surroundings!" — Cursed Rich Man (Ocarina of Time)
  6. ↑ "You see, a while back, someone told me I could become rich and he gave me this mask. He said the instructions were inscribed somewhere in here, but when I went to look, I was cursed!" — Cursed Rich Man (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ "There are 100 Gold Skulltulas hidden around the world. By defeating them and gathering the illustration pieces they drop, you will be rewarded with certain perks." — N/A (Hyrule Warriors)
  8. ↑ "Gold Skulltulas will only appear within the spider's web on the map once you fulfill certain battle conditions. They flee after a set period of time has passed, so move quickly!" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors)
  9. ↑ "You can check information on Gold Skulltulas hidden on a given battlefield from the Select Scenario screen. However, some only appear when using specific warriors or weapons." — N/A (Hyrule Warriors)
  10. ↑ "Gold Skulltula
    This is also known as a Spider of the Curse. If you defeat it, you'll get a token as proof!"     — Sheeza, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Unused Text , The Cutting Room Floor, published September 23, 2012, retrieved October 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ "黄金のスタルチュラも知らないの？ 呪いのクモと恐れられ、呪われた人は 全部倒さないと元に戻らないの" — Rightman, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask/Unused Text , The Cutting Room Floor, published September 3, 2014‎, retrieved October 22, 2014.
  12. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 203
  13. ↑ "Hai eliminato un'Aracnula d'oro! Il teschio d'oro attesta la tua impresa!" — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  14. ↑ "Hai ottenuto uno spirito di aracnula d'oro!" — N/A (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  15. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 142
  16. ↑ Ocarina of Time manual, iQue version, pg. 36
  17. ↑ "Une skulltula est apparue sur le champ de battaile!" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, European French localization)
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