Lakebed Temple: Difference between revisions

From Zelda Wiki, the Zelda encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
 
(71 intermediate revisions by 23 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Dungeons
{{Infobox Dungeon
|name = Lakebed Temple
|image= File:TP Lakebed Temple.jpg
|image = [[File:lakebedtemplestair.jpg|350px]]
|caption= The {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple|display=Temple}}'s central area
|caption = The temple's central area
|location= {{Term|TPHD|Lake Hylia|link}}
|location = Bottom of [[Lake Hylia]]
|game= TP
|game = {{TP}}
|item= {{Term|TPHD|Clawshot|link}}
|item = [[Clawshot]]
|mini-boss= {{Term|TPHD|Deku Toad|link}}
|mini-boss = [[Deku Toad]]
|boss= Twilit Aquatic: {{Term|TPHD|Morpheel|link}}
|boss = Twilit Aquatic: [[Morpheel]]
|quest=  
|quest = One of the [[Fused Shadow]]s<br>[[Heart Container]]
{{List|
|element= <!-- Before adding, changing, or removing dungeon elements, please see the guidelines detailed on the template's page, located here: http://zeldawiki.org/Template:Element --> {{Element|Water}}
{{Term|TPHD|Fused Shadow|link}},
|theme music = [[File:Lakebed Temple.ogg|noicon]]
{{Term|TPHD|Heart Container|link}},
}}
}}
'''Lakebed Temple''', also known as the Zora Temple,<ref>{{cite|The place beyond this rock is sacred to my people. It was once called the Zora Temple.|[[Zora]]|TP}}</ref> is the third [[dungeon]] within {{TP}}.
|theme=
|strategy= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess/Lakebed Temple|Lakebed Temple}}
}}
The {{Term/Store|Lakebed Temple||Series, TP, TPHD}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 155}}</ref> also known as the '''Zora Temple''',<ref>{{Cite|The place beyond this rock is sacred to my people. It was once called the {{Color|TPHD Red|Zora Temple}}.|Zora|TPHD}}</ref> is the third {{Term|TPHD|Dungeon|link}} in {{TP}}.
 
==Entrance to the {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple|display=Temple}}==
The {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple}} is located at the lowest point of {{Term|TPHD|Lake Hylia|link}}, the {{Term|TPHD|Lake Bed|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|We need to go to the {{Color|TPHD Red|temple}} on the {{Color|TPHD Red|lake bed}} of {{Color|TPHD Red|Lake Hylia}}.|Midna|TP}}</ref> {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} can only gain access to it after both acquiring the {{Term|TPHD|Zora Armor|link}} in the {{Term|TPHD|Kakariko Village Graveyard|link}} and purchasing {{Plural|TPHD|Water Bomb|link}} <ref>{{Cite|These little fellas are so advanced, you can even use 'em in the water! Oh, they'll come in handy, guaranteed. You gonna buy some?|Barnes|TP}}</ref>, as the entrance is blocked by a {{Term|TPHD|Boulder|link}}.


==Entrance to the Temple==
[[File:LakebedEntranceTP.png|thumb|left|The entrance to the Temple]]
The dungeon is located at the bottom of [[Lake Hylia]], and as such, it is thought by many to be the very same [[Water Temple]] seen in ''Ocarina of Time''. Link can only gain access to it after both acquiring the [[Zora Armor]] in [[Kakariko Village]] and purchasing some [[Bomb#Water Bomb|Water Bombs]], as the entrance itself is blocked by a boulder.
{{clear|left}}
==Themes and Navigation==
==Themes and Navigation==
The temple is based around water and seems to be a spiritual successor to the [[Water Temple]] of {{OOT}}, but instead of level manipulation, the dungeon's functionality is actually based on the transport of water from its sources to dried rooms, and would hence be more closely linked to the [[Swamp Palace (A Link to the Past)|Swamp Palace]] from {{ALTTP}}; notably, several rooms contain large ancient gears and waterwheels, which, albeit not to the same extent as the complex machinery in the [[Goron Mines]], seem to show an advancement in technology since the events of ''Ocarina of Time''.
The {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple}} is mostly centered around the transport of water from its sources to dried rooms. Several rooms contain large gears and waterwheels, which can be powered or moved by transporting water to certain rooms. Throughout the {{Term|TPHD|Dungeon|link}}, many large {{Plural|TPHD|Stalactite|link}} hang down from the ceiling. During his exploration, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must frequently shoot {{Plural|TPHD|Bomb Arrow|link}} in order to bring down the {{Plural|TPHD|Stalactite}} so he can then use them to reach higher areas.<ref>{{Cite|Whoa! Don't you think you ought to knock down those stalactites hanging off the ceiling first? They don't look to be very stable. I'd bet they'd break pretty easily if you hit them with enough force, don't you think?|Midna|TPHD}}</ref> The {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple|display=Temple}}'s greatest feature is its rotating central staircase, which must be rotated in order to move streams of water from one side of the {{Term|TPHD|Dungeon}} to the other. Using different handles and mechanisms, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must make use of the flow of water to move waterwheels and platforms and advance further.


This temple's greatest feature is its rotating central staircase, which must be manipulated to move the bodies of water in the dungeon. Using different handles and mechanisms, Link must bring the flow of water to move waterwheels and platforms to get deeper into the temple.  Link's main goal is to get the water level in the rotating central staircase room high enough to reach the boss door; during the exploration, he also must frequently shoot [[Bomb Arrow]]s to bring down some rock formations on the ceilings, so that he can climb up to some spots.<ref>{{cite|Whoa! Don't you think you ought to knock down those stalactites hanging off the ceiling first? They don't look to be very stable. I'd bet they'd break pretty easily if you
{{Term|TPHD|Link}} receives the {{Term|TPHD|Clawshot|link}} after defeating the {{Term|TPHD|Sub-Boss|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Deku Toad|link}}. The {{Term|TPHD|Clawshot}} can help {{Term|TPHD|Link}} by allowing him to turn the main staircase in more directions as well as making him capable of reaching areas that are otherwise inaccessible. There are two {{Plural|TPHD|Piece of Heart|link}} that {{Term|TPHD|Link}} can obtain in the {{Term|TPHD|Dungeon}}.
hit them with enough force, don't you think?|[[Midna]]|TP}}</ref> The item Link receives in this temple is the [[Clawshot]], a highly upgraded version of the [[Hookshot]], needed to reach to otherwise inaccessible places. It is acquired after defeating the mini-boss, the [[Deku Toad]].


[[File:Lakebed Temple Map.jpg|thumb|right|The map of the Lakebed Temple.]]
The {{Term|TPHD|Boss|link}} of the {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple}} is {{Term|TPHD|Morpheel|link}}, which can only be reached by fully raising the water level in the central room of the {{Term|TPHD|Dungeon}}. The {{Term|TPHD|Boss}} is found in a massive, underwater chamber that {{Term|TPHD|Link}} can access by dropping into a hole after using the {{Term|TPHD|Big Key|link}}. Upon defeating {{Term|TPHD|Morpheel}}, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} receives the third and final {{Term|TPHD|Fused Shadow|link}} and another {{Term|TPHD|Heart Container|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|There it is! The last {{Color|TPHD Red|Fused Shadow}}... I'll just take that, thanks! Now, don't resent me for all I've put you through. I NEED this thing!|Midna|TPHD}}</ref>
In terms of structure, the Lakebed Temple resembles the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] from {{OOT}}, having multiple floors (more so than in the original Water Temple) and the highest rooms being parallel to each other, as if the two main sides of the temple (west and east) were intended to have a symmetry. A notable difference, in comparison to the aforementioned Fire Temple, is that Link has to fully explore ''both'' sides to clear the dungeon, whereas the Eastern highest-end rooms of the Fire Temple are optional.


The final boss is [[Morpheel]], a giant eel-like creature with eight tentacles and a single eye that can travel freely between them. Upon clearing the dungeon, Link receives the third and final [[Fused Shadow]] and another [[Heart Container]].<ref>{{cite|There it is! The last Fused Shadow... I'll just take that, thanks! Now, don't resent me for all I've put you through. I NEED this thing!|[[Midna]]|TP}}</ref> The boss is found after Link descends through a long shaft downwards leading to the battle arena, in a similar way to the boss room of the [[Great Bay Temple]] in {{MM}}, although the Lakebed Temple has to be swam down to, while Link merely falls down the Great Bay Temple with a platform at the bottom.
===Minor {{Plural|TPHD|Enemy}}===
{{clear}}
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|TP= Bari, Blue Chu, Bombfish, Chu Worm, Helmasaur, Keese, Lizalfos, Lizalfos [2], Purple Chu, Red Chu, Shell Blade, Skullfish, Tektite, Toado, Yellow Chu
}}


==Minor Enemies and Traps==
==Trivia==
*When {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} speaks to {{Term|TPHD|Midna|link}}, she initially admires the beauty of the {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple}} and considers the place to be better than the {{Term|TPHD|Goron Mines|link}}; however, after some time, she changes her mind and complains about the complexity of the {{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple|display=Temple}}.<ref>{{Cite|This place is much nicer than those stuffy, hot Goron mines!|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|This is one huge temple. Just trying to find a single key is going to take a lot of effort...|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Why did those Zoras think it was a good idea to build such a huge temple?!|Midna|TP}}</ref> This may be a reference to how previous water-themed {{Plural|Series|Dungeon|link}} in the series were similarly complex in structure or in the need of manipulating water, as well as directly referencing the number of {{Plural|Series|Small Key|link}} needed in {{OoT|-}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Water Temple|link}}. Despite her complaints, there are no grand searches for {{Plural|TPHD|Small Key}} beyond the first.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Bari.png|[[Bari]]
File:LakebedEntranceTP.png|The entrance to the {{Term|TP|Lakebed Temple}}
File:Bombfish.png|[[Bombfish]]
File:TP Lakebed Temple Map.jpg|{{Term|TP|Map|link}} of the {{Term|TP|Lakebed Temple|display=Temple}}
File:Chu Worm.png|[[Chu Worm]]
File:Helmasaur.png|[[Helmasaur]]
File:TP Keese.png|[[Keese]]
File:Twilightlizalfos.png|[[Lizalfos]]
File:MaskedLizalfosTP.png|[[Lizalfos]]
File:Purple Chu.png|[[Chuchu#Purple ChuChu|Purple Chu]]
File:Red Chu.png|[[Chuchu#Red ChuChu|Red Chu]]
File:Shellblade.png|[[Shell Blade]]
File:TP Skullfish.png|[[Skullfish]]
File:TPbluetektite.png|[[Tektite]]
File:Toado.png|[[Toado]]
File:Yellow Chu.png|[[Chuchu#Yellow ChuChu|Yellow Chu]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
{{Ref}}
*A little used strategy within the temple is to, after obtaining the Big Key, Clawshot up to the top of the main hub's chandelier and carefully drop down onto the center platform which houses the chamber to the boss. Doing this will eliminate the need to raise the water levels a second time and can reduce time spent inside the temple.
*When Link speaks to [[Midna]], she initially admires the beauty of the dungeon and considers the place to be better than [[Goron Mines]]; however, after some time, she changes her mind and complains about the complexity of the temple.<ref>{{cite|This place is much nicer than those stuffy, hot Goron mines!|[[Midna]]|TP}}</ref><ref>{{cite|This is one huge temple. Just trying to find a single key is going to take a lot of effort...|[[Midna]]|TP}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Why did those Zoras think it was a good idea to build such a huge temple?!|[[Midna]]|TP}}</ref> This may be a reference to the fact that previous water dungeons in the series were similarly complex in structure or in the need of manipulating water.
*The background music in the Lakebed Temple is, in some ways, thematically similar to that of the [[Water Temple]] of {{OOT}}.
*It is possible to perform a boss key skip for the Lakebed Temple, as the boss door itself doesn't actually lead directly to the boss chamber (Link must drop down a hole past the door). This is the only case in ''Twilight Princess'' in which this is possible.


{{ref}}
{{DungeonNav2|TP}}
{{Names
{{Categories
|en=
|Lake Hylia, Lanayru Province, Temples
|enM=
|dungeons= TP, TPHD
|ja= {{Japanese|湖底の神殿|Kotei no Shinden}}
|locations= TP, TPHD
|jaM= Lake Bottom Temple
|es=
|esM=
|esS= Santuario del Lago
|esSM= Sanctuary of the Lake
|esL=
|esLM=
|fr=
|frM=
|frF= Temple Abyssal
|frFM= Abyssal Temple
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= {{de|Seeschrein}}
|deM=
|it= Santuario del Lago
|itM= Sanctuary of the Lake
|pt=
|ptM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|ch=
|chM=
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS=
|chSM=
}}
}}
{{DungeonNav2|TP}}
[[Category:Places in Twilight Princess]]
[[Category:Dungeons in Twilight Princess]]

Latest revision as of 20:31, 18 June 2024

The Lakebed Temple,[1] also known as the Zora Temple,[2] is the third Dungeon in Twilight Princess.

Entrance to the Temple

The Lakebed Temple is located at the lowest point of Lake Hylia, the Lake Bed.[3] Link can only gain access to it after both acquiring the Zora Armor in the Kakariko Village Graveyard and purchasing Water Bombs [4], as the entrance is blocked by a Boulder.

Themes and Navigation

The Lakebed Temple is mostly centered around the transport of water from its sources to dried rooms. Several rooms contain large gears and waterwheels, which can be powered or moved by transporting water to certain rooms. Throughout the Dungeon, many large Stalactites hang down from the ceiling. During his exploration, Link must frequently shoot Bomb Arrows in order to bring down the Stalactites so he can then use them to reach higher areas.[5] The Temple's greatest feature is its rotating central staircase, which must be rotated in order to move streams of water from one side of the Dungeon to the other. Using different handles and mechanisms, Link must make use of the flow of water to move waterwheels and platforms and advance further.

Link receives the Clawshot after defeating the Middle Boss, Deku Toad. The Clawshot can help Link by allowing him to turn the main staircase in more directions as well as making him capable of reaching areas that are otherwise inaccessible. There are two Pieces of Heart that Link can obtain in the Dungeon.

The Boss of the Lakebed Temple is Morpheel, which can only be reached by fully raising the water level in the central room of the Dungeon. The Boss is found in a massive, underwater chamber that Link can access by dropping into a hole after using the Big Key. Upon defeating Morpheel, Link receives the third and final Fused Shadow and another Heart Container.[6]

Minor Enemies

Twilight PrincessTwilight Princess HD

Trivia

  • When Link speaks to Midna, she initially admires the beauty of the Lakebed Temple and considers the place to be better than the Goron Mines; however, after some time, she changes her mind and complains about the complexity of the Temple.[7][8][9] This may be a reference to how previous water-themed Dungeons in the series were similarly complex in structure or in the need of manipulating water, as well as directly referencing the number of Small Keys needed in Ocarina of Time's Water Temple. Despite her complaints, there are no grand searches for Small Keys beyond the first.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • The entrance to the Lakebed Temple

    The entrance to the Lakebed Temple

  • Map of the Temple

    Map of the Temple

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 155
  2. ↑ "The place beyond this rock is sacred to my people. It was once called the Zora Temple." — Zora (Twilight Princess HD)
  3. ↑ "We need to go to the temple on the lake bed of Lake Hylia." — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  4. ↑ "These little fellas are so advanced, you can even use 'em in the water! Oh, they'll come in handy, guaranteed. You gonna buy some?" — Barnes (Twilight Princess)
  5. ↑ "Whoa! Don't you think you ought to knock down those stalactites hanging off the ceiling first? They don't look to be very stable. I'd bet they'd break pretty easily if you hit them with enough force, don't you think?" — Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  6. ↑ "There it is! The last Fused Shadow... I'll just take that, thanks! Now, don't resent me for all I've put you through. I NEED this thing!" — Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  7. ↑ "This place is much nicer than those stuffy, hot Goron mines!" — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  8. ↑ "This is one huge temple. Just trying to find a single key is going to take a lot of effort..." — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  9. ↑ "Why did those Zoras think it was a good idea to build such a huge temple?!" — Midna (Twilight Princess)
Retrieved from "https://zeldawiki.wiki/w/index.php?title=Lakebed_Temple&oldid=1152325"