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{{Dungeon
{{Infobox Dungeon
|image= [[File:Spirit Temple.jpg|300px]]
|image=  
|caption= The temple's first room
{{Media
|location= [[Desert Colossus]]
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|game= {{OoT}}
|Artwork OoT= File:Spirit Temple Artwork.png
|item= [[Silver Gauntlets]]{{Exp|as a child}}<br>[[Mirror Shield]]{{Exp|as an adult}}<br>[[Gold Skulltula]] ×5
|Sprite TotK= File:TotK Spirit Temple Icon.png
|mini-boss= [[Iron Knuckle]]
|Screenshot OoT= File:OoT Spirit Temple.png
|boss= Sorceress Sisters [[Twinrova]] ([[Koume]] & [[Kotake]])
|Screenshot OoT3D= File:OoT3D Spirit Temple.png
|quest= [[Spirit Medallion]]<br>[[Heart Container]]
|Screenshot TotK= File:TotK Spirit Temple.png
|theme= [[File:OOT Spirit Temple.ogg|noicon]]
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The {{Term/Store|Spirit Temple||Series, OoT, OoT3D}} is a dungeon in {{OoT}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 149}}</ref>
|caption=
|location=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{Term|OoT3D|Desert Colossus|link}}
|TotK= {{Term|TotK|West Necluda Depths|link}}
}}
|game= OoT, TotK
|item=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{Term|OoT3D|Silver Gauntlets|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Mirror Shield|link}}
}}
|mini-boss=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle|link}}
}}
|boss=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= Sorceress Sisters {{Term|OoT3D|Twinrova|link}} ({{Term|OoT3D|Koume|link}} & {{Term|TotK|Kotake|link}})
|TotK= {{Term|TotK|Seized Construct|link}}
}}
|quest=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Medallion|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Heart Container|link}}
|TotK= {{Term|TotK|Heart Container|link}}
}}
|theme=
|strategy=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Spirit Temple|Spirit Temple}}
|TotK=
}}
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The {{Term/Store|Spirit Temple|Spirit Temples|Series, OoT, OoT3D, TotK}},{{Exp Game|OoT, TotK}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 149}}</ref><ref name="Vessel">{{Cite|{{Big|Spirit Temple}}<br/>The Vessel of Spirit's Resting Place|Game Screen|TotK}}</ref> also known as the '''Vessel of Spirit's Resting Place''',{{Exp Game|TotK}}<ref name="Vessel"/> is a recurring {{Term|TotK|Dungeon|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.


==Entrance to the Temple==
==Overview==
[[File:Spirit Temple Artwork.png|thumb|130px|left|Official artwork of the temple's entrance]]
==={{OoT|-}}===
===Location and Overview===
====Entrance to the Temple====
Placed inside the [[Desert Colossus#The Goddess of the Sand|Goddess of Sand]], the temple is located in the westernmost area of the [[Desert Colossus]] in the [[Haunted Wasteland]]. It lies past the [[Gerudo Fortress]]. Constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Gerudo,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The Spirit Temple was built by the ancient ancestors of the Gerudo people.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Official Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher= [[Nintendo Power]]|page=97}}</ref>  it served as [[Nabooru]]'s headquarters until [[Ganondorf]] rose to power,<ref name="Nabooru">{{Cite|You'll find the Spirit Temple, where the exalted Nabooru lives, out there in the desert.|Gerudo|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The exalted Nabooru, our leader, put me in charge of this fortress. Nabooru is the second-in-command to the great Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo Thieves. Her headquarters are in the Spirit Temple, which is at the end of the desert.|Gerudo|OoT}}</ref> becoming a base of operations for the King of Thieves and his [[Twinrova|surrogate mothers]].<ref name="Ganon">{{Cite|Ganondorf and his minions are using the Spirit Temple as a hideout.|Nabooru|OoT}}</ref> It is the only place in the game where [[Link]] encounters [[Anubis]] and [[White Bubbles]].
Placed inside the [[Desert Colossus#The Goddess of the Sand|Goddess of Sand]], the temple is located in the westernmost area of the [[Desert Colossus]] in the [[Haunted Wasteland]]. It lies past the [[Gerudo Fortress]]. Constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Gerudo,<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT|publisher= Nintendo|page= 97}}</ref>  it served as [[Nabooru]]'s headquarters until [[Ganondorf]] rose to power,<ref name="Nabooru">{{Cite|You'll find the Spirit Temple, where the exalted Nabooru lives, out there in the desert.|Gerudo|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The exalted Nabooru, our leader, put me in charge of this fortress. Nabooru is the second-in-command to the great Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo Thieves. Her headquarters are in the Spirit Temple, which is at the end of the desert.|Gerudo|OoT}}</ref> becoming a base of operations for the King of Thieves and his [[Twinrova|surrogate mothers]].<ref name="Ganon">{{Cite|Ganondorf and his minions are using the Spirit Temple as a hideout.|Nabooru|OoT}}</ref>


Unlike the other dungeons of the game, the Spirit Temple has two portions, each requiring a different age of Link. The Spirit Temple carries a theme of the relation between past and future, and the statues in the temple's entrance tell poems relating to such.
Unlike the other dungeons of the game, the Spirit Temple has two portions, each requiring a different age of Link. The Spirit Temple carries a theme of the relation between past and future, and the statues in the temple's entrance tell poems relating to such.


===Entrance Procedure===
The Spirit Temple is connected to the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|Arbiter's Grounds]] from {{TP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 45}}</ref>
As an adult, Link finds the temple after following a [[Phantom Guide|ghost]] that guides him across the desert. However, when he enters the temple for the first time, he cannot make any progress due to the obstacles in front of him being beyond his tools. The west route can only be accessed through a hole too small for Adult Link, and the east route is blocked by a block too big for him. After exiting the temple, he finds [[Sheik]] and learns the [[Requiem of Spirit]], which allows him to return to the area anytime ''regardless of his age''. The young hero then goes to the [[Temple of Time]] and travels back to the past, and plays the new tune to start exploring the temple's western route as a child.
 
As an adult, Link finds the temple after following a [[Phantom Guide|ghost]] that guides him across the desert. However, when he enters the temple for the first time, he cannot make any progress due to the obstacles in front of him being beyond his tools. The west route can only be accessed through a hole too small for Adult Link, and the east route is blocked by a block too big for him. After exiting the temple, he finds [[Sheik]] and learns the [[Requiem of Spirit]], which allows him to return to the area anytime regardless of his age. The young hero then goes to the [[Temple of Time]] and travels back to the past, and plays the new tune to start exploring the temple's western route as a child.


Only after finding the proper tool can Link return to the Spirit Temple as Adult Link and explore it in the future.
Only after finding the proper tool can Link return to the Spirit Temple as Adult Link and explore it in the future.


==Themes and Navigation==
====Themes and Navigation====
===Spirit Temple as a Child===
As a child, Link explores the western wing of the temple through a crawl space.  This is the only time in this age that he encounters Nabooru, who asks him to fetch her the [[Silver Gauntlets]]. The puzzles mirror those seen in the first three dungeons (Child Link's period): In one room, a switch behind a fence must be pressed with the boomerang, another switch must be held with a statue, torches must be lit with a [[Deku Stick]], etc.
As a child, Link explores the western wing of the temple through a crawl space.  This is the only time in this age that he encounters Nabooru, who asks him to fetch her the [[Silver Gauntlets]]. The puzzles mirror those seen in the first three dungeons (Child Link's period): In one room, a switch behind a fence must be pressed with the boomerang, another switch must be held with a statue, torches must be lit with a [[Deku Stick]], etc.


Upon defeating an [[Iron Knuckle]] and finding the Silver Gauntlets, Link has his final meeting with [[Kaepora Gaebora]] and witnesses [[Twinrova|Koume and Kotake]] abduct Nabooru.
Upon defeating an [[Iron Knuckle]] and finding the Silver Gauntlets, Link has his final meeting with [[Kaepora Gaebora]] and witnesses [[Twinrova|Koume and Kotake]] abduct Nabooru.


===Spirit Temple as an Adult===
The adult portion of the temple is not accessible until after Link obtains the Silver Gauntlets. While wearing these, Link is able to explore the eastern wing of the temple as an adult by moving Marble Blocks. Now having a larger repertoire of items, he must solve several puzzles involving light until he ultimately finds the [[Mirror Shield]] behind an Iron Knuckle. With said shield acquired, Link's next objective is to find the [[Boss Key]] in order to access the whereabouts of Koume and Kotake.
The adult portion of the temple is not accessible until after Link obtains the Silver Gauntlets. While wearing these, Link is able to explore the eastern wing of the temple as an adult by moving Marble Blocks. Now having a larger repertoire of items, he must solve several puzzles involving light until he ultimately finds the [[Mirror Shield]] behind an Iron Knuckle. With said shield acquired, Link's next objective is to find the [[Boss Key]] in order to access the whereabouts of Koume and Kotake.


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After defeating Twinrova, it is revealed that Nabooru is the Sage of Spirit, and she gives Link the [[Spirit Medallion]] to aid him in his quest.
After defeating Twinrova, it is revealed that Nabooru is the Sage of Spirit, and she gives Link the [[Spirit Medallion]] to aid him in his quest.


==''Master Quest''==
In the {{MQ}} version of Ocarina of Time, there are [[Wallmaster]]s in several rooms of the dungeon. Some enemies, like [[Beamos]], [[Bubble#Red Bubble|Red Bubbles]] and [[Stalfos]] are found in greater numbers, but there is only one [[Anubis]] now. There are more Silver [[Rupee]] puzzles, and there is a room with a spinning platform where a Stalfos is fought. [[Bombchu]]s are used several times in the first half of the dungeon and, just like other Master Quest dungeons, [[Din's Fire]] and the [[Song of Time]] are also used. Instead of [[Lizalfos]], [[Dinolfos]] are fought, and instead of [[White Bubble]]s, giant [[Green Bubble]]s are found. [[Armos]] are no longer found in the dungeon. It is generally thought that the [[Scarecrow's Song]] is required to progress, but there is a torch that can be hit with the [[Hookshot]] as well, although the red marker will not appear on it. It is also necessary to go through the first half of the dungeon backwards as an adult to make a chest with a [[Small Key]] appear; the key can only be collected as a child. There is a black [[Iron Knuckle]] in a room with two [[Gold Skulltula]]s; some stone thrones must be broken to collect them. New enemies include a [[Like Like]], [[Fire Keese]], several [[Gibdo]]s, [[Leever]]s, the previously mentioned Dinolfos, and even a [[Club Moblin]]. The latter is found in an optional room where five of the non-warp songs (all but "[[Saria's Song]]") must be played, with some clues telling which one to play ([[Time Block]] for the "[[Song of Time]]", a sun for "[[Sun's Song]]", even a [[Lon Lon Ranch]] crate for "[[Epona's Song]]"), which in turn unlocks access to a Skulltula-filled room with a single Gold Skulltula.
In the {{MQ}} version of Ocarina of Time, there are [[Wallmaster]]s in several rooms of the dungeon. Some enemies, like [[Beamos]], [[Bubble#Red Bubble|Red Bubbles]] and [[Stalfos]] are found in greater numbers, but there is only one [[Anubis]] now. There are more Silver [[Rupee]] puzzles, and there is a room with a spinning platform where a Stalfos is fought. [[Bombchu]]s are used several times in the first half of the dungeon and, just like other Master Quest dungeons, [[Din's Fire]] and the [[Song of Time]] are also used. Instead of [[Lizalfos]], [[Dinolfos]] are fought, and instead of [[White Bubble]]s, giant [[Green Bubble]]s are found. [[Armos]] are no longer found in the dungeon. It is generally thought that the [[Scarecrow's Song]] is required to progress, but there is a torch that can be hit with the [[Hookshot]] as well, although the red marker will not appear on it. It is also necessary to go through the first half of the dungeon backwards as an adult to make a chest with a [[Small Key]] appear; the key can only be collected as a child. There is a black [[Iron Knuckle]] in a room with two [[Gold Skulltula]]s; some stone thrones must be broken to collect them. New enemies include a [[Like Like]], [[Fire Keese]], several [[Gibdo]]s, [[Leever]]s, the previously mentioned Dinolfos, and even a [[Club Moblin]]. The latter is found in an optional room where five of the non-warp songs (all but [[Saria's Song]]) must be played, with some clues telling which one to play ([[Time Block]] for [[Song of Time]], a sun for [[Sun's Song]], even a [[Lon Lon Ranch]] crate for [[Epona's Song]]), which in turn unlocks access to a Skulltula-filled room with a single Gold Skulltula.
 
=====Minor {{Plural|OoT3D|Enemy}}=====
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|OoT= Anubis, Armos, Beamos, Blade Trap, Boulder, Fire Keese, Floormaster, Flying Pot, Gold Skulltula, Green Bubble, Keese, Like Like, Lizalfos, Skullwalltula, Stalfos, Trap Door, Torch Slug, Wallmaster, White Bubble, Wolfos
}}
 
;{{MQ|-}}
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|OoT= Baby Dodongo, Club Moblin, Dinolfos, Gibdo, Leever, Skulltula
}}
 
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{TotK Quest/Container|
{{TotK Quest
|name= Find the Fifth Sage
|type= Main Quest
|giver= [[Purah]]
|location= [[Lookout Landing]]
}}
{{TotK Quest
|name= Guidance from Ages Past
|type= Main Quest
|giver= [[Zonai Relic]]
|location= [[Dragonhead Island]]
}}
{{TotK Quest
|name= Trail of the Master Sword
|type= Main Quest
|giver= [[Mineru]]
|location= Spirit Temple
}}
}}
 
====Entrance to the Temple====
{{Stub|TotK}}
The {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}} is located in the {{Term|TotK|West Necluda Depths|link}}. Its entrance is designed to resemble a {{Term|TotK|Dragon|link}}, and its roof is shaped like an eye to match its counterpart in the {{Term|TotK|Sky|link}}, {{Term|TotK|Dragonhead Island|link}}. {{Plural|TotK|Statue|link}} of {{Plural|TotK|Owl|link}} can be found throughout the exterior of the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple|display=Temple}}, including one guarding the entrance to the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple|display=Temple}}. This {{Term|TotK|Statue}} must be activated in order to gain entry into the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}}'s interior where {{Term|TotK|Mineru|link}}'s {{Term|TotK|Secret Stone|link}} rests. Only {{Term|TotK|Mineru's Construct|link}} is capable of activating the {{Term|TotK|Statue}}, requiring {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} to visit the {{Term|TotK|Construct Factory|link}} and assemble a {{Term|TotK|Crafter Construct|link}} to act as {{Term|TotK|Mineru}}'s new body. Upon visiting the {{Term|TotK|Statue}} with {{Term|TotK|Mineru's Construct}}, she will activate the {{Term|TotK|Statue}}, creating a {{Term|TotK|Travel Gate|link}} and lowering the platform bearing the {{Term|TotK|Statue}} and {{Term|TotK|Link}} into the depths of the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}}.
 
====Themes and Navigation====
The {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}}'s interior is composed of a single, large room that has flooded and is now home to a lake. Above the water, there remains a square stadium that leads to an enclosed shrine. This stadium is flooded with {{Term|TotK|Gloom|link}} and {{Plural|TotK|Spiked Iron Ball|link}} dot its floor, making traversal to the shrine treacherous. The walls of the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}} are circular and tiered, with various slots for {{Term|TotK|Crafter Construct|link}}. Various {{Plural|TotK|Poe|link}} can also be seen in some of these slots. A hallway leading north from the stadium is present, though it has caved in and cannot be used.
 
Upon entering the stadium, a {{Term|TotK|Seized Construct|link}} will ambush {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Mineru|link}}, beginning the {{Term|TotK|Boss|link}} fight. During this fight, the outside of the stadium will be sealed by a makeshift electrified gate, preventing escape. After the {{Term|TotK|Seized Construct}} is defeated, the {{Term|TotK|Gloom}} will disappear from the stadium, allowing {{Term|TotK|Link}} to enter the shrine and reach the {{Term|TotK|Secret Stone|link}} contained within. Within this shrine, the fragment of {{Term|TotK|Mineru}}'s {{Term|TotK|Spirit|link}} will leave the {{Term|TotK|Purah Pad|link}} to claim her {{Term|TotK|Secret Stone}} and regain her power as the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Spirit|link}}.
 
After {{Term|TotK|Mineru}} reawakens as the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Spirit}}, a {{Term|TotK|Mining Construct|link}} and a {{Term|TotK|Smithing Construct|link}} will appear beside her to open {{Plural|TotK|Shop|link}} in the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}}. The {{Term|TotK|Smithing Construct}} will sell various pieces of {{Term|TotK|Zonai|link}} equipment while the {{Term|TotK|Mining Construct}} will trade {{Plural|TotK|Ancient Blade|link}} in exchange for {{Plural|TotK|Zonaite|link}} as part of the "{{Term|TotK|Ancient Blades Below|link}}" {{Term|TotK|Side Quest|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Welcome. Mineru has formally directed me to provide you with my finest work. I will gladly exchange my special weapons and equipment with you. It will be up to you to provide the zonaite.|Smithing Construct|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Welcome. I will give you one ancient blade in exchange for {{Color|TotK Red|50 pieces of zonaite}}.|Mining Construct|TotK}}</ref>
 
=====Areas=====
======{{Term|TotK|Mining Construct}}'s {{Term|TotK|Shop}}======
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|item= Ancient Blade
|price= 50 Zonaite
|display=
|quantity=
|stock=
|restocks= This {{Term|TotK|Shop}} has an infinite stock.
|description= An ancient dagger-like blade. It's too small to wield as a weapon, but it can be used as an arrowhead.
|locations=
|conditions=
}}
}}
 
======{{Term|TotK|Smithing Construct}}'s {{Term|TotK|Shop}}======
{{Wares|game= TotK|showQuantityColumn=
|{{Wares/Item
|item= Mighty Zonaite Sword
|price= 45 Zonaite
|display=
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|stock= 1
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|description= A powerful sword used by Zonai and made of zonaite. {{Color|TotK Teal|It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.}}
|locations=
|conditions=
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|{{Wares/Item
|item= Mighty Zonaite Longsword
|price= 60 Zonaite
|display=
|quantity=
|stock= 1
|restocks=
|description= A powerful, large sword used by Zonai and made of zonaite. {{Color|TotK Teal|It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.}}
|locations=
|conditions=
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|{{Wares/Item
|item= Mighty Zonaite Spear
|price= 30 Zonaite
|display=
|quantity=
|stock= 1
|restocks=
|description= A powerful Zonai spear made of zonaite. {{Color|TotK Teal|It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.}}
|locations=
|conditions=
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|{{Wares/Item
|item= Mighty Zonaite Shield
|price= 45 Zonaite
|display=
|quantity=
|stock= 1
|restocks=
|description= A shield used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It is very durable and draws on its stored energy to {{Color|TotK Teal|more efficiently use}} an attached Zonai device.
|locations=
|conditions=
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|{{Wares/Item
|item= Zonaite Bow
|price= 60 Zonaite
|display=
|quantity=
|stock= 1
|restocks=
|description= A Zonai bow that draws power from your Energy Cell. {{Color|TotK Teal|Power drains, and arrows can fly much farther according to how long a shot is charged.}}
|locations=
|conditions=
}}
}}
 
====={{Plural|TotK|Enemy}}=====
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|TotK= Gloom
}}


==Minor Enemies and Traps==
====={{Plural|TotK|Material}}=====
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Materials
File:OoT Anubis Model.png|[[Anubis]]
|TotK= Muddle Bud
File:OoT Armos Model.png|[[Armos]]
}}
File:OoT Beamos Model.png|[[Beamos]]
File:OoT Baby Dodongo Model.png|[[Baby Dodongo]] (''Master Quest'' only)
File:OoT Blade Trap Model.png|[[Blade Trap]]
File:Boulder OOT.png|[[Boulder]]
File:ClubMoblin.png|[[Club Moblin]] (''Master Quest'' only)
File:OoT Dinolfos Model.png|[[Dinolfos]] (''Master Quest'' only)
File:OOT Fire Keese.png|[[Fire Keese]]
File:OoT MM Floormaster Damaged Model.png|[[Floormaster]]
File:FlyingJarG.png|[[Flying Pot]]
File:OoT Gibdo Model.png|[[Gibdo]] (''Master Quest'' only)
File:OoT Gold Skulltula Model.png|[[Gold Skulltula]]
File:Green Bubble.png|[[Green Bubble]]
File:Keeseoot.png|[[Keese]]
File:OoT Leever Model.png|[[Leever]] (''Master Quest'' only)
File:LikeLike2.png|[[Like Like]]
File:OoT Lizalfos.png|[[Lizalfos]]
File:Skulltula.png|[[Skulltula]] (''Master Quest'' only)
File:Skullwalltula.png|[[Skullwalltula]]
File:OoT Stalfos Model.png|[[Stalfos]]
File:Torch Slug OoT.png|[[Torch Slug]]
File:OoT Wallmaster Model.png|[[Wallmaster]]
File:OoT White Bubble Model.png|[[White Bubble]]
File:Wolfos.png|[[Wolfos]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:OoT Spirit Temple Winged Sun Eye.png|thumb|right|The Winged Sun symbol]]
[[File:OoT Spirit Temple Winged Sun Eye.png|thumb|right|The Winged Sun symbol]]
*The center points on the Desert Colossus statue's nipples inside the Spirit Temple are [[Longshot]] targets. This is likely a joke among the developers.
*In {{OoT|-}}, the center points on the Desert Colossus statue's nipples inside the Spirit Temple are [[Longshot]] targets. This is likely a joke among the developers.
*Both this dungeon and the {{Term|OoT3D|Forest Temple|link}} feature the highest number of mini-boss battles in the game: three in total. However, all three battles in the Spirit Temple are against Iron Knuckles, whereas the first two battles in the Forest Temple are against [[Stalfos]] and the third fight is against the last Poe Sister, [[Meg]].
*In {{OoT|-}}, both this dungeon and the {{Term|OoT3D|Forest Temple|link}} feature the highest number of mini-boss battles in the game: three in total. However, all three battles in the Spirit Temple are against Iron Knuckles, whereas the first two battles in the Forest Temple are against [[Stalfos]] and the third fight is against the last Poe Sister, [[Meg]].
*The Spirit Temple, though generally considered the denouement to [[Ganon's Castle]], can be completed before the [[Shadow Temple]]. In fact, the [[Spirit Medallion]] comes before the [[Shadow Medallion]] on the Quest Status subscreen as well as the file select screen, as well as the [[Requiem of Spirit]] being before the [[Nocturne of Shadow]], implying that the Spirit Temple was meant to be completed before the Shadow Temple. However [[Navi]]'s prompt to head to the desert only begins to occur after completing the Shadow Temple. This could mean that the Shadow Temple was indeed the final temple until late into development.
*In {{OoT|-}}, the Spirit Temple, though generally considered the denouement to [[Ganon's Castle]], can be completed before the [[Shadow Temple]]. In fact, the [[Spirit Medallion]] comes before the [[Shadow Medallion]] on the Quest Status subscreen as well as the file select screen, as well as the [[Requiem of Spirit]] being before the [[Nocturne of Shadow]], implying that the Spirit Temple was meant to be completed before the Shadow Temple. However [[Navi]]'s prompt to head to the desert only begins to occur after completing the Shadow Temple. This could mean that the Shadow Temple was indeed the final temple until late into development.
*This is the only dungeon in the game with ''two'' major items to be obtained: the [[Silver Gauntlets]] and the [[Mirror Shield]]. Technically, though, both major dungeon items are found in the [[Desert Colossus]], just outside the temple. Through glitches, both items can be obtained without even entering the temple. In {{OoT3D}}, however, the two [[Treasure Chest]]s containing said items only appear when Link reaches the platforms they are on, which was made to prevent this trick.
*This is the only Dungeon in {{OoT|-}} with ''two'' major items to be obtained: the [[Silver Gauntlets]] and the [[Mirror Shield]]. Technically, though, both major dungeon items are found in the [[Desert Colossus]], just outside the temple. Through glitches, both items can be obtained without even entering the temple. In {{OoT3D}}, however, the two [[Treasure Chest]]s containing said items only appear when Link reaches the platforms they are on, which was made to prevent this trick.
*The climax cinematic of the Spirit Temple is notably present in the opening cinematic in the game, before Start is pressed.
*In {{OoT|-}}, the climax cinematic of the Spirit Temple is notably present in the opening cinematic in the game, before Start is pressed.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
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|enBr=
|enBrM=
|ja= {{Romanize|魂の神殿|Tamashī no Shinden}}
|jaM= Spirit Temple
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL= Templo del Espíritu {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|esLM=Temple of the Spirit
|fr= Temple de l'Esprit
|frM=Temple of the Spirit
|frF=
|frFM=
|frC= Temple de l'esprit {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|frCM= Temple of the Spirit
|de= {{De|Geistertempel}}
|deM=Spirit Temple
|it= Santuario dello Spirito
|itM= Sanctuary of Spirit
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|zhT=
|zhTM=
|zhS=
|zhSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Spiritchildoot.jpg|Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (past)
File:OoT3D Spirit Temple Desert Colossus.png|The desert colossus in the Spirit Temple from {{OoT3D|-}}
File:Spiritadultoot.jpg|Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (future)
File:OoT Spirit Temple Child Map.jpg|Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (child) from {{OoT|-}}
File:OoT Spirit Temple Adult Map.jpg|Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (adult) from {{OoT|-}}
<!--File:TotK Spirit Temple Found Icon.png|Pre-completion icon of the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}} before its {{Term|TotK|Travel Gate}} has been activated from {{TotK|-}}-->
File:TotK Spirit Temple Incomplete Icon.png|Pre-completion icon of the {{Term|TotK|Spirit Temple}} once its {{Term|TotK|Travel Gate}} has been activated from {{TotK|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Ref}}
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The Spirit Temple,(OoT | TotK)[1][2] also known as the Vessel of Spirit's Resting Place,(TotK)[2] is a recurring Dungeon in The Legend of Zelda series.

Overview

Ocarina of Time

Entrance to the Temple

Placed inside the Goddess of Sand, the temple is located in the westernmost area of the Desert Colossus in the Haunted Wasteland. It lies past the Gerudo Fortress. Constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Gerudo,[3] it served as Nabooru's headquarters until Ganondorf rose to power,[4][5] becoming a base of operations for the King of Thieves and his surrogate mothers.[6]

Unlike the other dungeons of the game, the Spirit Temple has two portions, each requiring a different age of Link. The Spirit Temple carries a theme of the relation between past and future, and the statues in the temple's entrance tell poems relating to such.

The Spirit Temple is connected to the Arbiter's Grounds from Twilight Princess.[7]

As an adult, Link finds the temple after following a ghost that guides him across the desert. However, when he enters the temple for the first time, he cannot make any progress due to the obstacles in front of him being beyond his tools. The west route can only be accessed through a hole too small for Adult Link, and the east route is blocked by a block too big for him. After exiting the temple, he finds Sheik and learns the Requiem of Spirit, which allows him to return to the area anytime regardless of his age. The young hero then goes to the Temple of Time and travels back to the past, and plays the new tune to start exploring the temple's western route as a child.

Only after finding the proper tool can Link return to the Spirit Temple as Adult Link and explore it in the future.

Themes and Navigation

As a child, Link explores the western wing of the temple through a crawl space. This is the only time in this age that he encounters Nabooru, who asks him to fetch her the Silver Gauntlets. The puzzles mirror those seen in the first three dungeons (Child Link's period): In one room, a switch behind a fence must be pressed with the boomerang, another switch must be held with a statue, torches must be lit with a Deku Stick, etc.

Upon defeating an Iron Knuckle and finding the Silver Gauntlets, Link has his final meeting with Kaepora Gaebora and witnesses Koume and Kotake abduct Nabooru.

The adult portion of the temple is not accessible until after Link obtains the Silver Gauntlets. While wearing these, Link is able to explore the eastern wing of the temple as an adult by moving Marble Blocks. Now having a larger repertoire of items, he must solve several puzzles involving light until he ultimately finds the Mirror Shield behind an Iron Knuckle. With said shield acquired, Link's next objective is to find the Boss Key in order to access the whereabouts of Koume and Kotake.

Before battling the bosses, Link must first battle a third Iron Knuckle, who is revealed to be a brainwashed Nabooru. Koume and Kotake abduct her a second time and Link gives chase to the boss room.

After defeating Twinrova, it is revealed that Nabooru is the Sage of Spirit, and she gives Link the Spirit Medallion to aid him in his quest.

In the Master Quest version of Ocarina of Time, there are Wallmasters in several rooms of the dungeon. Some enemies, like Beamos, Red Bubbles and Stalfos are found in greater numbers, but there is only one Anubis now. There are more Silver Rupee puzzles, and there is a room with a spinning platform where a Stalfos is fought. Bombchus are used several times in the first half of the dungeon and, just like other Master Quest dungeons, Din's Fire and the Song of Time are also used. Instead of Lizalfos, Dinolfos are fought, and instead of White Bubbles, giant Green Bubbles are found. Armos are no longer found in the dungeon. It is generally thought that the Scarecrow's Song is required to progress, but there is a torch that can be hit with the Hookshot as well, although the red marker will not appear on it. It is also necessary to go through the first half of the dungeon backwards as an adult to make a chest with a Small Key appear; the key can only be collected as a child. There is a black Iron Knuckle in a room with two Gold Skulltulas; some stone thrones must be broken to collect them. New enemies include a Like Like, Fire Keese, several Gibdos, Leevers, the previously mentioned Dinolfos, and even a Club Moblin. The latter is found in an optional room where five of the non-warp songs (all but "Saria's Song") must be played, with some clues telling which one to play (Time Block for the "Song of Time", a sun for "Sun's Song", even a Lon Lon Ranch crate for "Epona's Song"), which in turn unlocks access to a Skulltula-filled room with a single Gold Skulltula.

Minor Enemies
Ocarina of TimeOcarina of Time 3D
Master Quest
Ocarina of TimeOcarina of Time 3D

Tears of the Kingdom

Related Quests

An icon of the Main Quest. A screenshot of the Main Quest. Find the Fifth Sage
Main Quest
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Purah An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Lookout Landing
An icon of the Main Quest. Main Quest
A screenshot of the Main Quest.
Find the Fifth Sage
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Purah An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Lookout Landing
An icon of the Main Quest. A screenshot of the Main Quest. Guidance from Ages Past
Main Quest
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Zonai Relic An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Dragonhead Island
An icon of the Main Quest. Main Quest
A screenshot of the Main Quest.
Guidance from Ages Past
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Main Quest
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An icon of the Main Quest. Main Quest
A screenshot of the Main Quest.
Trail of the Master Sword
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Mineru An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Spirit Temple
An icon of the Main Quest. A screenshot of the Main Quest. Find the Fifth Sage
Main Quest
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Purah An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Lookout Landing
An icon of the Main Quest. Main Quest
A screenshot of the Main Quest.
Find the Fifth Sage
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Purah An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Lookout Landing
An icon of the Main Quest. A screenshot of the Main Quest. Guidance from Ages Past
Main Quest
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Zonai Relic An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Dragonhead Island
An icon of the Main Quest. Main Quest
A screenshot of the Main Quest.
Guidance from Ages Past
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Zonai Relic An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Dragonhead Island
An icon of the Main Quest. A screenshot of the Main Quest. Trail of the Master Sword
Main Quest
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Mineru An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Spirit Temple
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A screenshot of the Main Quest.
Trail of the Master Sword
An icon of an exclamation mark representing a person giving the Main Quest. Mineru An icon representing the location of the Main Quest. Spirit Temple

Entrance to the Temple

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The Spirit Temple is located in the West Necluda Depths. Its entrance is designed to resemble a Dragon, and its roof is shaped like an eye to match its counterpart in the Sky, Dragonhead Island. Statues of Owls can be found throughout the exterior of the Temple, including one guarding the entrance to the Temple. This Statue must be activated in order to gain entry into the Spirit Temple's interior where Mineru's Secret Stone rests. Only Mineru's Construct is capable of activating the Statue, requiring Link to visit the Construct Factory and assemble a Crafter Construct to act as Mineru's new body. Upon visiting the Statue with Mineru's Construct, she will activate the Statue, creating a Travel Point and lowering the platform bearing the Statue and Link into the depths of the Spirit Temple.

Themes and Navigation

The Spirit Temple's interior is composed of a single, large room that has flooded and is now home to a lake. Above the water, there remains a square stadium that leads to an enclosed shrine. This stadium is flooded with Gloom and Spiked Iron Balls dot its floor, making traversal to the shrine treacherous. The walls of the Spirit Temple are circular and tiered, with various slots for Crafter Construct. Various Poes can also be seen in some of these slots. A hallway leading north from the stadium is present, though it has caved in and cannot be used.

Upon entering the stadium, a Seized Construct will ambush Link and Mineru, beginning the Boss fight. During this fight, the outside of the stadium will be sealed by a makeshift electrified gate, preventing escape. After the Seized Construct is defeated, the Gloom will disappear from the stadium, allowing Link to enter the shrine and reach the Secret Stone contained within. Within this shrine, the fragment of Mineru's Spirit will leave the Purah Pad to claim her Secret Stone and regain her power as the Sage of Spirit.

After Mineru reawakens as the Sage of Spirit, a Mining Construct and a Smithing Construct will appear beside her to open Shops in the Spirit Temple. The Smithing Construct will sell various pieces of Zonai equipment while the Mining Construct will trade Ancient Blades in exchange for Zonaite as part of the "Ancient Blades Below" Side Quest.[8][9]

Areas
Mining Construct's Shop
Item
Ancient Blade
Price
× 50Zonaite
Description

An ancient dagger-like blade. It's too small to wield as a weapon, but it can be used as an arrowhead.

ItemPriceDescription
Ancient Blade
× 50Zonaite

An ancient dagger-like blade. It's too small to wield as a weapon, but it can be used as an arrowhead.

Smithing Construct's Shop
Item
Mighty Zonaite Sword
Price
× 45Zonaite
Stock
1[a]
Description

A powerful sword used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.

Item
Mighty Zonaite Longsword
Price
× 60Zonaite
Stock
1[a]
Description

A powerful, large sword used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.

Item
Mighty Zonaite Spear
Price
× 30Zonaite
Stock
1[a]
Description

A powerful Zonai spear made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.

Item
Mighty Zonaite Shield
Price
× 45Zonaite
Stock
1[a]
Description

A shield used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It is very durable and draws on its stored energy to more efficiently use an attached Zonai device.

Item
Zonaite Bow
Price
× 60Zonaite
Stock
1[a]
Description

A Zonai bow that draws power from your Energy Cell. Power drains, and arrows can fly much farther according to how long a shot is charged.

ItemPriceStockDescription
Mighty Zonaite Sword
× 45Zonaite
1[a]

A powerful sword used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.

Mighty Zonaite Longsword
× 60Zonaite
1[a]

A powerful, large sword used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.

Mighty Zonaite Spear
× 30Zonaite
1[a]

A powerful Zonai spear made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power.

Mighty Zonaite Shield
× 45Zonaite
1[a]

A shield used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It is very durable and draws on its stored energy to more efficiently use an attached Zonai device.

Zonaite Bow
× 60Zonaite
1[a]

A Zonai bow that draws power from your Energy Cell. Power drains, and arrows can fly much farther according to how long a shot is charged.

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Restocks at midnight in-game.
Enemies
Materials

Trivia

The Winged Sun symbol
  • In Ocarina of Time, the center points on the Desert Colossus statue's nipples inside the Spirit Temple are Longshot targets. This is likely a joke among the developers.
  • In Ocarina of Time, both this dungeon and the Forest Temple feature the highest number of mini-boss battles in the game: three in total. However, all three battles in the Spirit Temple are against Iron Knuckles, whereas the first two battles in the Forest Temple are against Stalfos and the third fight is against the last Poe Sister, Meg.
  • In Ocarina of Time, the Spirit Temple, though generally considered the denouement to Ganon's Castle, can be completed before the Shadow Temple. In fact, the Spirit Medallion comes before the Shadow Medallion on the Quest Status subscreen as well as the file select screen, as well as the Requiem of Spirit being before the Nocturne of Shadow, implying that the Spirit Temple was meant to be completed before the Shadow Temple. However Navi's prompt to head to the desert only begins to occur after completing the Shadow Temple. This could mean that the Shadow Temple was indeed the final temple until late into development.
  • This is the only Dungeon in Ocarina of Time with two major items to be obtained: the Silver Gauntlets and the Mirror Shield. Technically, though, both major dungeon items are found in the Desert Colossus, just outside the temple. Through glitches, both items can be obtained without even entering the temple. In Ocarina of Time 3D, however, the two Treasure Chests containing said items only appear when Link reaches the platforms they are on, which was made to prevent this trick.
  • In Ocarina of Time, the climax cinematic of the Spirit Temple is notably present in the opening cinematic in the game, before Start is pressed.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
魂の神殿 (Tamashī no Shinden) (OoT)[12]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Santuario dello Spirito (OoT | OoT3D)[10][11]Spirit Sanctuary
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Gallery

  • The desert colossus in the Spirit Temple from Ocarina of Time 3D

    The desert colossus in the Spirit Temple from Ocarina of Time 3D

  • Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (child) from Ocarina of Time

    Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (child) from Ocarina of Time

  • Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (adult) from Ocarina of Time

    Dungeon Map of the Spirit Temple (adult) from Ocarina of Time

  • Pre-completion icon of the Spirit Temple once its Travel Point has been activated from Tears of the Kingdom

    Pre-completion icon of the Spirit Temple once its Travel Point has been activated from Tears of the Kingdom

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 149
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Spirit Temple
    The Vessel of Spirit's Resting Place    " — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
  3. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 97
  4. ↑ "You'll find the Spirit Temple, where the exalted Nabooru lives, out there in the desert." — Gerudo (Ocarina of Time)
  5. ↑ "The exalted Nabooru, our leader, put me in charge of this fortress. Nabooru is the second-in-command to the great Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo Thieves. Her headquarters are in the Spirit Temple, which is at the end of the desert." — Gerudo (Ocarina of Time)
  6. ↑ "Ganondorf and his minions are using the Spirit Temple as a hideout." — Nabooru (Ocarina of Time)
  7. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 45
  8. ↑ "Welcome. Mineru has formally directed me to provide you with my finest work. I will gladly exchange my special weapons and equipment with you. It will be up to you to provide the zonaite." — Smithing Construct (Tears of the Kingdom)
  9. ↑ "Welcome. I will give you one ancient blade in exchange for 50 pieces of zonaite." — Mining Construct (Tears of the Kingdom)
  10. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 149
  11. ↑ "Ha il suo quartier generale al Santuario dello Spirito, ai margini del deserto." — Gerudo Thief (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  12. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 155
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