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:''This article refers to the location in {{TP}} and {{BotW}}. For the desert containing [[Gerudo]]s in {{OoT}}, 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]].}}
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{{Infobox Location
|name= Gerudo Desert
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|image= [[File:BotW Gerudo Desert.png|300px]]
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|caption= The Gerudo Desert from ''Breath of the Wild''
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|game= {{TP}}<br>{{BotW}}
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|other= {{LCT}}<br>{{HW}}
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|inhab= [[Sage#Twilight Princess|Sages]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Gerudo]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}<br>[[Riju]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}<br>[[Tera]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}
|Screenshot TotK= File:TotK Gerudo Desert.png
|items= [[Piece of Heart]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Poe Soul]] x8 {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>Pair of [[Dayflies]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Thunder Helm]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}<br>[[Gerudo Set]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}<br>[[Desert Voe Set]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}<br>[[Radiant Set]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}
|Map BotW= File:BotW Gerudo Desert Map Area.png
|related= [[Gerudo Mesa]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Cave of Ordeals]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Arbiter's Grounds]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Mirror Chamber]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Gerudo Highlands]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}<br>[[Gerudo Town]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}<br>[[Divine Beast Vah Naboris (Dungeon)|Divine Beast Vah Naboris]] {{ExpGame|BotW}}
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The '''Gerudo Desert''' is a place in {{TP}} and {{BotW}}.
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}}.
{{OTOC}}


==Features and Overview==
==Features and Overview==
===''Twilight Princess''===
==={{TP|-}}===
In ''Twilight Princess'', the Gerudo Desert is found in the [[Desert Province]], located in the {{exp|GCN version; southeast in the Wii version|southwest}} corner of [[Hyrule]]. Although called Gerudo Desert, the [[Gerudo]]s 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 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 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 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 (Twilight Princess)|Arbiter's Grounds]] [[Dungeon]]. 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 [[Ganon]]dorf, 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.
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.


===''Breath of the Wild''===
====Areas====
In ''Breath of the Wild'', the Gerudo Desert is a vast Desert wasteland located in the southwest section of [[Hyrule]] in the [[Gerudo (Region)|Gerudo Region]]. The Desert 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 the Desert during the night.
{{Gallery List|Locations
|TP= Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon), Cave of Ordeals, Desert Caravan, Gerudo Mesa, Mirror Chamber
}}


====Gerudo Desert Gateway====
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Main|Gerudo Desert Gateway}}
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.
The Gerudo Desert Gateway is a large, stone gate which marks the main entrance to Gerudo Desert.


====East Barrens====
====Climates====
{{Main|East Barrens}}
{{Collapsible
The East Barrens make up the entire southeast section of the Gerudo Desert. The [[Misae Suma Shrine]] resides within it. This area is where the [[Divine Beast Vah Naboris (Dungeon)|Divine Beast Vah Naboris]] can be found before it is calmed by Link.
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[[File:BotW Gerudo Desert Climate Area.png|thumb|center|Map boundaries of the "Gerudo desert" climate within the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Desert}}]]


====Kara Kara Bazaar====
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{{Main|Kara Kara Bazaar}}
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Kara Kara Bazaar is a small oasis in Gerudo Desert, found in the middle of the path to Gerudo Town. It contains a Memory, two Quests, several characters, an Inn and three General Stores.
{{!}}+ Weather
{{!-}}
! Weather Type !! Chance
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{{!}} Clear {{!!}} 100%
{{!-}}
{{!}} Cloudy {{!!}} 0%
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{{!}} Rain/Snow {{!!}} 0%
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{{!}} Heavy Rain/Snow {{!!}} 0%
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====Gerudo Town====
{{!-}}
{{Main|Gerudo Town}}
{{!}}style="padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;" colspan=2{{!}}
Gerudo Town is the main town of Gerudo Desert and the Gerudo people. Only women are allowed to enter the town. The [[Daqo Chisay Shrine]] resides right outside. Gerudo Town is a crucial area to progress in the "[[Divine Beast Vah Naboris (Quest)|Divine Beast Vah Naboris]]" [[Main Quest]]. Gerudo Town contains several Quests, a Korok, a Goddess Statue and an Inn called [[Hotel Oasis]] that offers a spa treatment. It also has many [[Shop]]s, including five General Stores, [[The Noble Canteen]], [[Starlight Memories]], [[Fashion Passion]] and the [[Gerudo Secret Club]].
{{(!}} class="wikitable" style="margin: auto auto"
{{!}}+ Temperature vs. Altitude
{{!-}}
! 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}}
{{!)}}


====Sand-Seal Rally====
{{!)}}
{{Main|Sand-Seal Rally}}
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The Sand-Seal Rally is a [[Sand Seal]] racing spot south of Gerudo Town. The Gerudo [[Shabonne]] and [[Tali]] can be found here. By completing "[[The Undefeated Champ]]" Shrine Quest, Link can reveal the [[Raqa Zunzo Shrine]] that resides here.


====Karusa Valley====
{{Collapsible
{{Main|Karusa Valley}}
|header= Gerudo Desert Lv2 Climate
Karusa Valley is a long valley that leads to the Yiga Clan Hideout in Gerudo Highlands. Link must pass through here to reach the Yiga Clan Hideout during the "Divine Beast Vah Naboris" Main Quest.
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[[File:BotW Gerudo Desert Level 2 Climate Area.png|thumb|center|Map boundaries of the "Gerudo desert Lv2" climate within the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Desert}}]]


====East Gerudo Ruins====
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{{Main|East Gerudo Ruins}}
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The East Gerudo Ruins are the ruins of a temple near the entrance to the Gerudo Desert.<ref>{{Cite|There's a temple east of here near the entrance to the {{Color|BotW Blue|Gerudo Desert}}.|Rotana|BotW}}</ref> The temple is a circle of giant statues of the seven heroines who once protected the region of Gerudo.<ref>{{Cite|It's dedicated to the {{Color|BotW Blue|seven giant statues of the heroines}}, said to be the divine protectors of the Gerudo.|Rotana|BotW}}</ref> Link must solve a puzzle here in the Shrine Quest, "[[The Seven Heroines]]", given by [[Rotana]].
{{!}}+ Weather
{{!-}}
! Weather Type !! Chance
{{!-}}
{{!}} Clear {{!!}} 100%
{{!-}}
{{!}} Cloudy {{!!}} 0%
{{!-}}
{{!}} Rain/Snow {{!!}} 0%
{{!-}}
{{!}} Heavy Rain/Snow {{!!}} 0%
{{!-}}
{{!}} Storm {{!!}} 0%
{{!)}}


====Palu Wasteland====
{{!-}}
{{Main|Palu Wasteland}}
{{!}}style="padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;" colspan=2{{!}}
Palu Wasteland is a large, barren section in the eastern part of the Gerudo Desert.
{{(!}} class="wikitable" style="margin: auto auto"
{{!}}+ Temperature vs. Altitude
{{!-}}
! Altitude !! Temperature (Day) !! Temperature (Night)
{{!-}}
{{!}} 0m+ {{!!}} 134.6 °F{{Exp|57.0 °C}} {{!!}} 24.8 °F{{Exp|-4.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 100m+ {{!!}} 131.0 °F{{Exp|55.0 °C}} {{!!}} 23.0 °F{{Exp|-5.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 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}}
{{!)}}


====Great Cliffs====
{{!)}}
{{Main|Great Cliffs}}
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The Great Cliffs are large cliffs in the northern section of the Gerudo Desert, north of Kara Kara Bazaar. Here Link can complete the Shrine Quest, "[[The Eye of the Sandstorm]]", by finding the [[Dako Tah Shrine]]. There is usually a large sandstorm plaguing the area, but it clears up for a few hours during the night.


====Northern Icehouse====
====Areas====
{{Main|Northern Icehouse}}
{{Gallery List|Locations
The Northern Icehouse is an underground Icehouse north of Gerudo Town that is managed by the Gerudo [[Anche]]. It is used to store the ice brought down from the nearby mountains.<ref>{{Cite|This is an {{Color|BotW Blue|icehouse}} used for storing the ice brought down from the mountains.|Anche|BotW}}</ref> Link must retrieve ice from the Icehouse in the Shrine Quest, "The Perfect Drink".
|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
}}


====Southern Oasis====
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Main|Southern Oasis}}
{{TotK Quest/Container|
The Southern Oasis is a mesa-like oasis south of Gerudo Town. It houses a Treasure Chest containing 10 [[Bomb Arrow]]s. A Molduga can be found nearby in the Gerudo Desert sands.
{{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}}


====Arbiter's Grounds====
====Areas====
{{Main|Arbiter's Grounds}}
{{Gallery List|Locations
Arbiter's Grounds is a sparse group of ruins in the southern Gerudo Desert. A Molduga can be found here.
|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
 
}}
====Dragon's Exile====
{{Main|Dragon's Exile}}
Dragon's Exile is located in the southwest section of Gerudo Desert. A Molduga can be found in North Dragon's Exile.
 
====West Barrens====
{{Main|West Barrens}}
The West Barrens make up the entire northwest section of the Gerudo Desert. In the Shrine Quest, "[[The Silent Swordswomen]]", Link must follow a series of the swordswomen statues through the sandstorm in the West Barrens. This will point Link to the hidden [[Kema Zoos Shrine]]. The West Barrens contains the West Gerudo Ruins.
 
====West Gerudo Ruins====
{{Main|West Gerudo Ruins}}
The West Gerudo Ruins are ruins in the west side of the Gerudo Desert. They are located within the West Barrens and house one of the silent swordswomen statues that Link must follow in the Shrine Quest, "The Silent Swordswomen".
 
====Toruma Dunes====
{{Main|Toruma Dunes}}
The Toruma Dunes are a flat, nearly empty area of the Gerudo Desert. The [[Tho Kayu Shrine]] resides hidden within it. Toruma Dunes also contains a Molduga.
 
====Gerudo Great Skeleton====
{{Main|Gerudo Great Skeleton}}
The Gerudo Great Skeleton is the Skeleton of one of the three Great Skeletons in Hyrule. Link must take a picture of these remains for the "[[Leviathan Bones]]" Side Quest. These bones contain the [[Hawa Koth Shrine]] and the [[Great Fairy Fountain]] belonging to the great earth fairy [[Tera]].
 
====Lookout Post====
{{Main|Lookout Post}}
The Lookout Post is a small post south of Gerudo Town where the Gerudo soldier [[Sudrey]] monitors the Divine Beast Vah Naboris. Naboris is always near the Post, walking around and kicking up a massive sandstorm.
 
====Ancient Shrines====
{{#lsth:Ancient Shrine|Gerudo Desert}}


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{Ambig|Start}}
==={{LCT|-}}===
===''Link's Crossbow Training''===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
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.
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, 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.
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}}


==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
{{Main|Gerudo Desert (Stage)}}
{{Main|Gerudo Desert (Stage)}}
In {{HW}}, the Gerudo Desert appears as a stage where Warriors must defeat [[Ghirahim]] and [[Zant]].
In {{HW}}, the Gerudo Desert appears as a stage where Warriors must defeat [[Ghirahim]] and [[Zant]].
{{Noncanon|End}}
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|HWAoC}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Twilight Princess'', 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".


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
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|enBrM=
|ja= {{Romanize|ゲルド砂漠|Gerudo Sabaku}}
|jaM= Gerudo Desert
|esS= Desierto Gerudo
|esSM= Gerudo Desert
|esL= Desierto de Gerudo
|esLM=
|frF= Désert Gerudo
|frFM= Gerudo Desert
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= {{de|Gerudo-Wüste}}
|deM= Gerudo Desert
|it= Deserto Gerudo<br>Deserto Geld {{ExpGame|TP}}
|itM= Gerudo Desert<br>Geld Desert {{Exp|'Gerudo' also can be translated as 'Geld'}}
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|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
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|ko=
|koM=
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS=
|chSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Gerudo Desert.jpg|The Gerudo Desert from ''Twilight Princess''
File:LCT Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger.jpg|The Gerudo Desert from {{LCT|-}}
File:Link'sCrossbowTraining3.jpg|The Gerudo Desert from ''Link's Crossbow Training''
File:HW Gerudo Desert.jpg|The Gerudo Desert from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Gerudo Desert.jpg|The Gerudo Desert from ''Hyrule Warriors''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Gerudo (Region)|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gerudo Desert Depths|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gerudo Desert Sky|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gerudo Highlands|link}}


{{Ref}}
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{{Categories
[[Category:Deserts]]
|Desert Province, Deserts, Gerudo Desert
[[Category:Places in Twilight Princess]]
|locations= TP, BotW, TotK, LCT, HW, HWAoC
[[Category:Places in Breath of the Wild]]
}}
[[Category:Places in Link's Crossbow Training]]
[[Category:Places in Hyrule Warriors]]

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


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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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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)

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