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:''This article refers to the location in {{TP}}. For the desert containing [[Gerudo]]s in [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]], see [[Haunted Wasteland]] and [[Desert Colossus]].''
{{Hatnote|This article refers to the location in {{TP}}, {{BotW}}, {{TotK}}, and {{HWAoC}}. For the desert containing [[Gerudo]]s in {{OoT}}, see [[Haunted Wasteland]] and [[Desert Colossus]].}}
{{Infobox Location
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The {{Term/Store|Gerudo Desert||Series, BotW, TotK, HWAoC}}<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Gerudo Desert'''}}|Map|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Gerudo Desert'''}}|Map|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|{{Color|HWAoC Map|'''Gerudo Desert'''}}}}|Map|HWAoC}}</ref>, also known as the '''Western Desert''',{{Exp Game|TP}}<ref>{{Cite|Actually, there's one more of us...but there's been a disturbing turn of events in the {{Color|TPHD Red|western desert}}, so he's gone to check it out.|Telma|TPHD}}</ref> and the '''Great Desert''',{{Exp Game|TP}}<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 178}}</ref> is a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}.
 
==Features and Overview==
==={{TP|-}}===
The Gerudo Desert is found in the [[Desert Province]] in {{TP}}, located in the {{exp|GCN version; southeast in the Wii version|southwest}} corner of [[Hyrule]]. Although called Gerudo Desert, the [[Gerudo]] themselves do not appear in {{TP|-}}. The Gerudo Desert is completely cut off from the rest of Hyrule after being abandoned years ago. At first, Link can only reach it by being shot out of [[Fyer]]'s cannon and can only leave by [[Warping]] out. According to [[Auru]], the Desert once held a prison to hold Hyrule's worst criminals.<ref>{{Cite|The Gerudo Desert once held a prison built to hold the worst criminals this land has ever known... The criminals who were sentenced to death were sent directly to the underworld by a cursed mirror that was kept in the prison...Now that prison is condemned, and even the road leading to the Desert is impassable.|Auru|TP}}</ref> The Gerudo Desert covers a vast territory, but most of its surface is a barren wasteland with no signs of life other than enemies like [[Moldorm]]s, [[Shadow Beast]]s, [[Bulblin]]s and [[Leever]]s.
 
The Gerudo Desert holds the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|Arbiter's Grounds]] [[Dungeon]], the aforementioned prison. On top of it lies the [[Mirror Chamber]], a large circular temple where the [[Sage#Twilight Princess|Sages]] reside. It houses the [[Mirror of Twilight]], which is the only way to access the [[Twilight Realm]]. The Mirror of Twilight can create a portal inside a gigantic rock that leads to the [[Palace of Twilight]]. The mirror was shattered into four pieces by [[Zant]], but the three missing pieces are recovered by [[Link]] and [[Midna]]. After the defeat of [[Ganondorf]], Midna departs to the Twilight Palace and shatters the mirror completely. The [[Gerudo Mesa]] can also be found in the Gerudo Desert. It holds the [[Cave of Ordeals]], an optional 50-floor dungeon.
 
====Areas====
{{Gallery List|Locations
|TP= Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon), Cave of Ordeals, Desert Caravan, Gerudo Mesa, Mirror Chamber
}}
 
==={{BotW|-}}===
In {{BotW|-}}, the Gerudo Desert is a vast desert wasteland located in the southwest section of [[Hyrule]] in the [[Gerudo (Region)|Gerudo]] region. It is plagued by sandstorms that disrupt Link's [[Sheikah Slate]] [[Map]], rendering it unusable. Four [[Molduga]]s can be found throughout the desert. [[Stalizalfos]] appear all over it during the night.
 
====Climates====
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{{!}}style="padding: 0px 50px 0px 50px;"{{!}}
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{{!-}}
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{{!-}}
! Altitude !! Temperature (Day) !! Temperature (Night)
{{!-}}
{{!}} 0m+ {{!!}} 117.5 °F{{Exp|47.5 °C}} {{!!}} 24.8 °F{{Exp|-4.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 100m+ {{!!}} 113.0 °F{{Exp|45.0 °C}} {{!!}} 23.0 °F{{Exp|-5.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 200m+ {{!!}} 109.4 °F{{Exp|43.0 °C}} {{!!}} 19.4 °F{{Exp|-7.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 300m+ {{!!}} 100.4 °F{{Exp|38.0 °C}} {{!!}} 17.6 °F{{Exp|-8.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 400m+ {{!!}} 86.0 °F{{Exp|30.0 °C}} {{!!}} 8.6 °F{{Exp|-13.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 500m+ {{!!}} 32.0 °F{{Exp|0.0 °C}} {{!!}} -2.2 °F{{Exp|-19.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 600m+ {{!!}} 19.4 °F{{Exp|-7.0 °C}} {{!!}} -13.0 °F{{Exp|-25.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 700m+ {{!!}} 5.0 °F{{Exp|-15.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 800m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 900m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 1000m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
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{{!-}}
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{{!}} Clear {{!!}} 100%
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{{!-}}
{{!}} 100m+ {{!!}} 131.0 °F{{Exp|55.0 °C}} {{!!}} 23.0 °F{{Exp|-5.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 200m+ {{!!}} 127.4 °F{{Exp|53.0 °C}} {{!!}} 19.4 °F{{Exp|-7.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 300m+ {{!!}} 118.4 °F{{Exp|48.0 °C}} {{!!}} 17.6 °F{{Exp|-8.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 400m+ {{!!}} 104.0 °F{{Exp|40.0 °C}} {{!!}} 8.6 °F{{Exp|-13.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 500m+ {{!!}} 50.0 °F{{Exp|10.0 °C}} {{!!}} -2.2 °F{{Exp|-19.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 600m+ {{!!}} 19.4 °F{{Exp|-7.0 °C}} {{!!}} -13.0 °F{{Exp|-25.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 700m+ {{!!}} 5.0 °F{{Exp|-15.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 800m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 900m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 1000m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
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====Areas====
{{Gallery List|Locations
|BotW= Arbiter's Grounds, Dako Tah Shrine, Divine Beast Vah Naboris, Dragon's Exile, East Barrens, East Gerudo Ruins, Fang and Bone [West Barrens], Gerudo Great Skeleton, Gerudo Town, Great Cliffs, Hawa Koth Shrine, Kara Kara Bazaar, Karusa Valley, Keive Tala Shrine, Kema Zoos Shrine, Korsh O'hu Shrine, Lookout Post, Misae Suma Shrine, North Dragon's Exile, North Gerudo Ruins, Northern Icehouse, Palu Wasteland, Palu Wasteland South, Raqa Zunzo Shrine, Sand-Seal Rally, Southern Oasis, Takama Shiri Shrine, Tera's Great Fairy Fountain, Tho Kayu Shrine, Toruma Dunes, West Barrens, West Gerudo Ruins
}}
}}
The '''Gerudo Desert''' is a location in {{TP}}.


==Features and Overview==
==={{TotK|-}}===
The Gerudo Desert is found in the [[Desert Province]], located in the {{exp|GCN version; southeast in the Wii version|southwest}} corner of Hyrule. The Gerudo Desert is completely cut off from the rest of Hyrule after being abandoned years ago. It can first only be reached by being shot out of [[Fyer|Fyer's]] cannon, and can only be left by [[warping]] out of it. Even though the game takes place after ''Ocarina of Time'', the Gerudo tribe is nowhere to be seen in this desert. The Gerudo Desert is uninhabited by people and has instead been overrun by [[Bulblin]]s.
{{TotK Quest/Container|
{{TotK Quest
|name= Regional Phenomena
|type= Main Quest
|giver= [[Purah]]
|location= [[Lookout Landing]]
}}
{{TotK Quest
|name= Riju of Gerudo Town
|type= Main Quest
|giver= [[Riju]]
|location= [[Gerudo Town]]
}}
}}
{{Stub|TotK}}


According to [[Auru]], the desert once held a "prison to hold the worst criminals" of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|The Gerudo Desert once held a prison built to hold the worst criminals this land has ever known... The criminals who were sentenced to death were sent directly to the underworld by a cursed mirror that was kept in the prison...Now that prison is condemned, and even the road leading to the desert is impassable.|Auru|TP}}</ref> The desert covers a vast territory, but most of its surface is a barren wasteland with no signs of life other than some monsters like [[Moldorm]]s, [[Shadow Beast]]s, [[Bulblin]]s and [[Leever]]s. It also has long endless holes within its surface which makes it harder to move faster through the desert. The Gerudo Desert has only two significant locations: [[Gerudo Mesa]] and [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. On the top of Arbiter's Grounds 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 was shattered into 4 pieces by [[Zant]] but later was recovered by [[Link]] and [[Midna]]. After the defeat of [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], Midna (in her true form) departs to the Twilight Palace and completely shatters the mirror.
====Areas====
{{Gallery List|Locations
The Gerudo Mesa is the other important location in the Gerudo Desert. The [[Cave of Ordeals]], a large optional dungeon, is located within the mesa.
|TotK= Ancient Altar Ruins, Ancient Prison Ruins, Arbiter's Grounds, Central Gerudo Cave, Chichim Shrine, Desert Rift, Dragon's Exile, East Barrens, East Gerudo Ruins, East Gerudo Ruins Cave, Gerudo Great Skeleton, Gerudo Sanctuary, Gerudo Town, Great Cliffs, Irasak Shrine, Kara Kara Bazaar, Karahatag Shrine, Karusa Valley, Kudanisar Shrine, Lightning Temple, Lookout Post, Miryotanog Shrine, North Dragon's Exile, North Gerudo Ruins, Northern Icehouse, Oasis Source, Palu Wasteland, Palu Wasteland South, Quicksand Cave, Siwakama Shrine, South Gerudo Cave, Southern Oasis, Southern Oasis Training Area, Statue of the Eighth Heroine Room, Toruma Dunes, Valley of Silent Statues, West Barrens, West Gerudo Ruins, West Gerudo Underground Ruins
}}


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{Ambig|start}}
==={{LCT|-}}===
===''Link's Crossbow Training''===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{LCT}}, the Gerudo Desert appears in two stages. The first appearance, during [[Link's Crossbow Training#Stage 1|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 killing enemies glowing green. Bonus point items are much less common in this barren setting.
In {{LCT}}, the Gerudo Desert appears in two stages. In the first appearance, during [[Link's Crossbow Training#Stage 1|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 that glow green. Bonus point items are much less common in this barren setting.


The second appearance in [[Link's Crossbow Training#Stage 5|Stage 5]], seems exactly the same with different enemies. [[Moldorm]]s will circle Link, mostly underground, jumping occasionally, which is the opportunity to shoot them. Between swarms of Moldorms, a group of [[Leever]]s will encircle Link before attacking.
The second appearance, during [[Link's Crossbow Training#Stage 5|Stage 5]], is the same as Stage 1 but with different enemies. [[Moldorm]]s will circle Link from under the sand, jumping occasionally, which is the opportunity to shoot them. Between swarms of Moldorms, a group of [[Leever]]s will encircle Link before attacking.
{{Ambig|end}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


{{noncanon|start}}
==={{HW|-}}===
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Main|Gerudo Desert (Stage)}}
{{Main|Gerudo Desert (Stage)}}
Gerudo Desert appears as the 14th and 17th stages in {{HW}}.
In {{HW}}, the Gerudo Desert appears as a stage where Warriors must defeat [[Ghirahim]] and [[Zant]].
{{noncanon|end}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Theory==
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Theory|start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
There is a strong possibility that the Arbiter's Grounds and the Spirit Temple are the one and same due to their identical locations, the presence of the Gerudo Goddess of the Sand, and the presence of a large round mirror in ''Ocarina of Time'' that greatly resembles the Mirror of Twilight (the main mirror that reflects the light Link needs to shatter the statue's face and enter Twinrova's chamber). The presence of this mirror, along with the Spirit Temple's general theme of mirrors seems to indicate a possible connection since the Arbiter's Grounds was most famous for the Mirror of Twilight. It should be noted, however, that in the Gerudo Desert from {{TP}}, a mesa can be seen far to the south of the "playable" desert area. This mesa resembles the Spirit Temple as seen from the Gerudo Fortress in ''Ocarina of Time''.
{{Stub|HWAoC}}


It is probable that the Gerudo Desert is the "modern day" version of [[Lanayru Desert]] and [[Lanayru Sand Sea]].
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Theory|end}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[Hylian Language|Hylian Typography]] on the map of [[Hyrule]] lists the Gerudo Desert under the name '''Great Desert'''.
*In {{TP|-}}, the [[Hylian Language|Hylian Typography]] on the map of [[Hyrule]] lists the Gerudo Desert under the name "Great Desert".
*In {{FSA}}, the Gerudo tribe makes another appearance, but instead of being in the Gerudo Desert, they appear in the [[Desert of Doubt (Stage)|Desert of Doubt]].
*[[Bug#Skyward Sword|Gerudo Dragonflies]] can be found in [[Lanayru Desert]], referencing Gerudo Desert and the [[Gerudo]] people. It should be noted that the term {{Japanese|ゲルド|Gerudo}} has also been translated as "Geld" when referring to sand-based creatures such as the [[Geldarm]], and has such been in use ever since {{TAoL}}, long before the Gerudo people appeared in the series.


{{Ref}}
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:LCT Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger.jpg|The Gerudo Desert from {{LCT|-}}
File:HW Gerudo Desert.jpg|The Gerudo Desert from {{HW|-}}
</gallery>


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* {{Term|Series|Gerudo Highlands|link}}
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[[Category:Places in Twilight Princess]]
[[Category:Places in Link's Crossbow Training]]
[[Category:Deserts]]


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Latest revision as of 23:18, 2 May 2024

The Gerudo Desert[1][2][3], also known as the Western Desert,(TP)[4] and the Great Desert,(TP)[5] is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.

Features and Overview

Twilight Princess

The Gerudo Desert is found in the Desert Province in Twilight Princess, located in the southwest corner of Hyrule. Although called Gerudo Desert, the Gerudo themselves do not appear in Twilight Princess. The Gerudo Desert is completely cut off from the rest of Hyrule after being abandoned years ago. At first, Link can only reach it by being shot out of Fyer's cannon and can only leave by Warping out. According to Auru, the Desert once held a prison to hold Hyrule's worst criminals.[6] The Gerudo 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.

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

Areas

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, the Gerudo Desert is a vast desert wasteland located in the southwest section of Hyrule in the Gerudo region. It is plagued by sandstorms that disrupt Link's Sheikah Slate Map, rendering it unusable. Four Moldugas can be found throughout the desert. Stalizalfos appear all over it during the night.

Climates

Gerudo Desert Climate
Climate Data
Map boundaries of the "Gerudo desert" climate within the Gerudo Desert
Weather
Weather Type Chance
Clear 100%
Cloudy 0%
Rain/Snow 0%
Heavy Rain/Snow 0%
Storm 0%
Temperature vs. Altitude
Altitude Temperature (Day) Temperature (Night)
0m+ 117.5 °F 24.8 °F
100m+ 113.0 °F 23.0 °F
200m+ 109.4 °F 19.4 °F
300m+ 100.4 °F 17.6 °F
400m+ 86.0 °F 8.6 °F
500m+ 32.0 °F -2.2 °F
600m+ 19.4 °F -13.0 °F
700m+ 5.0 °F -18.4 °F
800m+ -18.4 °F -18.4 °F
900m+ -18.4 °F -18.4 °F
1000m+ -18.4 °F -18.4 °F
Gerudo Desert Lv2 Climate
Climate Data
Map boundaries of the "Gerudo desert Lv2" climate within the Gerudo Desert
Weather
Weather Type Chance
Clear 100%
Cloudy 0%
Rain/Snow 0%
Heavy Rain/Snow 0%
Storm 0%
Temperature vs. Altitude
Altitude Temperature (Day) Temperature (Night)
0m+ 134.6 °F 24.8 °F
100m+ 131.0 °F 23.0 °F
200m+ 127.4 °F 19.4 °F
300m+ 118.4 °F 17.6 °F
400m+ 104.0 °F 8.6 °F
500m+ 50.0 °F -2.2 °F
600m+ 19.4 °F -13.0 °F
700m+ 5.0 °F -18.4 °F
800m+ -18.4 °F -18.4 °F
900m+ -18.4 °F -18.4 °F
1000m+ -18.4 °F -18.4 °F

Areas

Tears of the Kingdom

Related Quests


Areas

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

In Link's Crossbow Training, the Gerudo Desert appears in two stages. In 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 that glow green. Bonus point items are much less common in this barren setting.

The second appearance, during Stage 5, is the same as Stage 1 but with different enemies. Moldorms will circle Link from under the sand, jumping occasionally, which is the opportunity to shoot them. Between swarms of Moldorms, a group of Leevers will encircle Link before attacking.

Hyrule Warriors

Main article: Gerudo Desert (Stage)

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

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity



Trivia

  • In Twilight Princess, the Hylian Typography on the map of Hyrule lists the Gerudo Desert under the name "Great Desert".

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ゲルドさばく砂漠 (TotK) 
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
格魯德沙漠 (Gélǔdé Shāmò) (TotK) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
格鲁德沙漠 (Gélǔdé Shāmò) (TotK) 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Gerudo-woestijn (HWAoC)[8]Same as English.
Canada
FrenchCA
Désert Gerudo (TotK) 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Désert Gerudo (TotK) 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Gerudo-Wüste (TotK | HWAoC)[7] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Deserto Gerudo (TotK) 
The Republic of Korea
Korean
겔드사막 (TotK) 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Desierto de Gerudo (TotK) 
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Gallery

See Also

References

  1. "Gerudo Desert" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "Gerudo Desert" — Map (Tears of the Kingdom)
  3. "Gerudo Desert" — Map (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  4. "Actually, there's one more of us...but there's been a disturbing turn of events in the western desert, so he's gone to check it out." — Telma (Twilight Princess HD)
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 178
  6. "The Gerudo Desert once held a prison built to hold the worst criminals this land has ever known... The criminals who were sentenced to death were sent directly to the underworld by a cursed mirror that was kept in the prison...Now that prison is condemned, and even the road leading to the Desert is impassable." — Auru (Twilight Princess)
  7. "Gerudo-Wüste" — Map (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  8. "Gerudu-woestijn" — Map (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)

Hyrule in Twilight Princess
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