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|caption = Death Mountain from ''Breath of the Wild''

|game = {{TLoZ}}<br>{{TAoL}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{BotW}}

|other = [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]]<br>{{AST}}<br>{{Manga|OoT}}<br>{{LCT}}<br>{{HW}}

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|items = <small>''The Legend of Zelda'':</small><br>[[Red Ring]]<br>[[Silver Arrow]]s<br><small>''The Adventure of Link'':</small><br>[[Hammer]]<br>[[Magic Container]]<br><small>''A Link to the Past'':</small><br>[[Pieces of Heart]] ×4<br>[[Magic Mirror]]<br>[[Cane of Byrna]]<br>[[Ether Medallion]]<br><small>''Ocarina of Time'':</small><br>[[Piece of Heart]]<br>[[Magic Meter]]<br>[[Biggoron's Sword]]<br>[[Gold Skulltula]] ×4<br><small>''Twilight Princess'':</small><br>[[Piece of Heart]]<br>[[Poe Soul]]

|related = <small>''Ocarina of Time'':</small><br>[[Death Mountain Crater]]<br>[[Goron City]]<br><small>''Twilight Princess'':</small><br>[[Goron Mines]]

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'''Death Mountain''' is a recurring location in {{LZS|Series}}. It is a tall, often volcanic mountain that can be found in [[Hyrule]], the [[Dark World]], and [[Lorule]].

===''The Legend of Zelda''===

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In {{TLoZ}}, Death Mountain is both the name of the final [[Labyrinth]] and the region located in northern Hyrule. It is a large sprawling expanse of rock covering the northern border of the map. The mountain range is usually home to some of the stronger enemies, such as [[Lynel]]s, who are said to be the guardians of the mountain. Occasionally, [[Boulder]]s will fall from the hills. The mountains also have a few streams and ponds that are home to [[River Zora]]s.

Death Mountain also has two distinctive landmarks. The first being [[Lost Hills]], a mountainous counterpart of the maze-like [[Lost Woods]]. Beyond this maze is the fifth Labyrinth, [[Level-5 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-5]], in the first quest. The mountain also contains [[Spectacle Rock]], which houses Level-9 and the location of [[Ganon]]. This Labyrinth is a huge [[Dungeon]] found underneath the mountain itself. It is one of the largest Dungeons in the series and is filled with lava pools and a large number of enemies such as [[Lanmola]] and [[Wizzrobe]]s. It is also where the [[Silver Arrow]]s are found and where Ganon makes his final stand. [[Princess Zelda]] is held captive deep inside until Link rescues her.

===''The Adventure of Link''===

===''A Link to the Past''===  

In {{ALttP}}, Death Mountain can be found on the northern border of Hyrule. It is home to many [[Deadrock]]s and numerous caves filled with [[Keese]] and [[Mini-Moldorm]]s among other enemies. At the very peak of mountain, the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]] can be found beyond Spectacle Rock. Without traveling to the [[Dark World]], Link cannot scale this peak to reach the dungeon and the final [[Pendant of Virtue]]. Here, the  hero also meets the [[Lost Old Man]], and by saving him, he is able to start the game from his hideout in the Mountain Cave. Later on in his quest, he is able to obtain the [[Ether Medallion]] and gain access to the [[Death Mountain Shop]]. Death Mountain is covered by constantly tumbling boulders.

Its Dark World counterpart is home to [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]] and [[Ganon's Tower]], found where the Tower of Hera is in the [[Light World]]. Ganon's Tower itself is guarded by Lynels. The Dark World counterpart is volcanic, with rocks constantly dripping with magma. The [[Cane of Byrna]] can also be found hidden in its caves.

[[File:Death Mountain OoT3D.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Death Mountain in ''Ocarina of Time 3D'']]

In {{OoT}}, Death Mountain is home to the [[Goron]]s, a peaceful race who eat rocks and are exceptionally good at forging blades,<ref>{{Cite|I am one of the Gorons, the stone-eating people who live on Death Mountain.|Goron|OoT}}</ref> among them, [[Biggoron]] who lives on the mountain itself. It can only be reached via a gate in [[Kakariko Village]]. Anyone wishing to travel up to Death Mountain needs the [[King of Hyrule|King's]] permission.<ref>{{Cite|Climb up the stairs at the north end of the village to find the trail that leads up Death Mountain. But you need the King's permission to actually go up the mountain.|Kakariko Village Soldier|OoT}}</ref> It is said that the state of the mountain is reflected by the clouds surrounding the peak: if they look normal, then Death Mountain is at peace.<ref>{{Cite|It is said that the clouds surrounding this peak reflect the condition of Death Mountain. When they look normal, it is at peace.|Kaepora Gaebora|OoT}}</ref>

====Death Mountain Trail====

In order to reach the upper part of Death Mountain and the [[Goron City]] itself, Link must travel through the '''Death Mountain Trail''', which is filled with [[Tektite]]s and giant boulders. However, the path to the Death Mountain Trail is initially closed off and will not open until Link shows [[Zelda's Letter]] to the [[Soldier]] guarding the gate.<ref>{{Cite|The road is closed beyond this point! Can't you read the sign over there?|Death Mountain Trail Guard|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|What kind of funny game has our Princess come up with now?! OK, OK, all right. You can go now... Just be careful, Mr. Hero! Wah hah ha ha hah!|Death Mountain Trail Guard|OoT}}</ref>

Death Mountain Trail takes Link to all of the prominent locations of Death Mountain. It is home to [[Dodongo's Cavern]], where child Link faces [[King Dodongo]], eventually receiving the [[Goron's Ruby]] in the process. By scaling up the trail, Link can arrive to the home of the Gorons. [[Death Mountain Crater]], the inner part of the volcano of Death Mountain and the location of the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]], can be accessed either via Goron City or by climbing up the mountain through the Death Mountain Trail.

[[File:EDMT.jpg|thumb|200px|The Death Mountain Trail in ''Ocarina of Time'']]

Atop the mountain trail is a [[Great Fairy Fountain]] where the [[Great Fairy of Power]] living within grants Link the [[Magic Meter]] and the [[Spin Attack]].<ref>{{Cite|You should go see the Great Fairy on top of Death Mountain! She will power you up!|Darunia|OoT}}</ref> Another Great Fairy Fountain is found inside the crater, which doubles Link's Magic Meter.

During the past, Death Mountain is an active volcano.<ref>{{Cite|If you're going to climb Death Mountain, you should equip a proper shield! It is an active volcano, after all!|Hylian Knight|OoT}}</ref> Any time Link approaches the northernmost part of the mountain in an attempt to climb it up to the crater, the volcano will activate itself. As such, Link must equip himself with the [[Hylian Shield]] in order to safely climb it. Biggoron, the giant Goron involved in the [[Biggoron's Sword]] sidequest, resides behind the mountain next to the crater entrance, although since he is always rolled up, Link cannot see him until he approaches him. [[Kaepora Gaebora]] can also be found top the highest point of the trail near the Great Fairy Fountain entrance. where he offers Link a ride down to Kakariko Village.<ref>{{Cite|I will perch here and wait for you. When you're ready to go back down, I can help you!|Kaepora Gaebora|OoT}}</ref>

After Link withdraws the [[Master Sword]] from the [[Pedestal of Time]], Ganondorf revives the ancient dragon [[Volvagia]] and stirs up trouble at the depths of the crater, causing Death Mountain's white clouds to turn into red, fiery ones.<ref>{{Cite|Ganondorf is causing trouble on Death Mountain again! He has revived the evil, ancient dragon Volvagia!|Darunia|OoT}}</ref> It is not until Link defeats Volvagia that Death Mountain returns to normal and the volcano stops its spontaneous eruptions, allowing him to safely scale up the mountain.

===''Four Swords''===

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In {{FS}}, Death Mountain appears as one of the four initial stages. By clearing the stage and defeating the boss, the [[Links]] receive a [[Great Key]] from the [[Great Fairy]]. The key received depends on how many [[Rupee]]s were collected. The boss of Death Mountain is a flame monster called [[Gouen]], and the symbol is the [[Fire Element]].

===''Four Swords Adventures''===

In {{FSA}}, Death Mountain appears as an area of Hyrule and as the third [[Levels in Four Swords Adventures|Level]]. It consists of three Stages: [[Death Mountain Foothills]], [[The Mountain Path]], and [[Tower of Flames]].

[[File:Death Mountain Trail TP.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Death Mountain in ''Twilight Princess'']]

In {{TP}}, Death Mountain is also home to the Goron tribe. Due to its volcanic nature, the mountain also boasts steam jets and mineral-rich [[Hot Spring]]s. Death Mountain experiences frequent eruptions early on in the game due to events related to the [[Twilight]].

Sticking to the Gorons' reputation as skilled metal smiths, metal structures have been erected around the face of the mountain to provide access to areas which are otherwise unreachable. The Gorons themselves can give each other and Link a leg-up to unscalable surfaces. The Gorons also have a mine inside the volcanic interior of the mountain, where materials are mined and transported with the assistance of magnetic cranes. The mine is also home to [[Torch Slug]]s and [[Dodongo]]s.

When Link first tries to climb up Death Mountain, the Gorons attack him upon sight due to an order from the Goron Elder, [[Gor Coron]].<ref>{{Cite|These lands ahead belong to the Goron tribe! The elder said no humans may pass!|Goron|TP}}</ref> To be able to successfully get through the mountain, Link must use the [[Iron Boots]] to avoid being knocked down by the Gorons' roll attack and thus be able to stop them on their tracks. Link eventually reaches the main area of Death Mountain, where a giant rock from the mountain's volcano falls. After successfully evading the Gorons and using them to launch himself higher up into the mountains, Link enters the Gorons' home. There, he is informed by Gor Coron that he will not allow him to enter the [[Goron Mines]], which are sacred to the Gorons, unless he beats him in a match of [[sumo]].<ref>{{Cite|The mines beyond here are sacred to my tribe. Outsiders are not allowed. Unless... I could make an exception...but you would have to beat me in a contest of power. Are you willing to try that, little human?|Gor Coron|TP}}</ref> Successfully defeating the Goron Elder allows Link to enter the mines and obtain the second [[Fused Shadow]], saving [[Darbus]] and obtaining the Gorons' respect along the way.

===''A Link Between Worlds''===

[[File:ALBW Death Mountain.png|thumb|Link scaling Death Mountain in ''A Link Between Worlds'']]

In {{ALBW}}, the volcano upon Death Mountain, Spectacle Rock, is active, which causes boulders to fall across the lower areas of the mountain. Spectacle Rock is now near the [[Tower of Hera (A Link Between Worlds)|Tower of Hera]]. As the Dark World is not present in ''A Link Between Worlds'', going through it is not necessary to reach the Tower of Hera. The cave system on the eastern side of Death Mountain is complex, containing several moving platforms that Link must fall on in order to reach the exits. One of the exits leads to [[Rosso's Ore Mine]], which contains a portal to [[Lorule]].

===''Breath of the Wild''===

In {{BotW}}, Death Mountain is a an enormous volcanic mountain in eastern [[Eldin (Region)|Eldin]]. It is surrounded by a large moat of lava known as [[Death Caldera]], which flows into other parts of Eldin as rivers and forms smaller bodies of lava. The [[Bridge of Eldin]] is the only means of crossing the moat. During present events, [[Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Dungeon)|Divine Beast Vah Rudania]] crawls along the rockface of Death Mountain, causing its eruptions to worsen.<ref>{{Cite|With {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}} runnin' wild recently, Death Mountain's eruptions have gotten real bad.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> [[Bludo]] of the Gorons, along with [[Yunobo]]'s help, have been using [[Cannon]]s stationed at the mountain to drive away Vah Rudania, but it always returns.<ref>{{Cite|He uses it to protect himself when he fire him at {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}}. That's the only way we can chase that blasted beast away.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Bludo had also drew up the Bridge of Eldin to prevent Vah Rudania from crossing over, thereby making the Bridge and Death Mountain inaccessible.<ref>{{Cite|The problem is...good ol' Boss raised the {{Color|BotW Red|Bridge of Eldin}} to make sure that mean Divine Beast couldn't get over here.|Yunobo|BotW}}</ref>

After Link locates Yunobo at the [[Abandoned North Mine]], the Goron leaves for the Bridge of Eldin to meet up with Bludo with the intention of using the Cannon there to drive away Vah Rudania. But because of Bludo's back breaking, he is forced to cancel and sends Link to tell Yunobo. However, Link tells Yunobo that he wishes to board the Divine Beast, and the pair decide to scale Death Mountain on an assault against Vah Rudania to weaken it. Using the Cannon there, they lower the Bridge of Eldin and venture to Death Mountain.

In an attempt to hinder their progress, Vah Rudania deploys [[Sentry|Sentries]] to patrol the mountain path, which will prompt Vah Rudania to furiously release Magma Bombs should Link or Yunobo be caught. The pair manages to sneak by the Sentries to the mountain's three Cannons and attack Vah Rudania with them. At the third and final Cannon, they manage to weaken and disable Vah Rudania, causing it fall into Death Mountain's crater and allowing Link to board it.

Death Mountain has a much higher temperature than the rest of Eldin, requiring that Link either wears at least two pieces of [[Flamebreaker Armor|Flamebreaker]] equipment, or wear one piece and consume a [[Food]] or [[Elixir]] that provides fire resistance, in order to safely scale the mountain.

After Link defeats [[Fireblight Ganon]] and returns Vah Rudania's control to [[Daruk]]'s spirit, the Divine Beast climbs to [[Death Mountain Summit]] where it takes aim at Hyrule Castle.

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===''Ancient Stone Tablets''===

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===''Link's Crossbow Training''===

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===''A Link to the Past'' Comic===

[[File:Death Mountain (ALttP comic).png|thumb|right|Death Mountain in the ''A Link to the Past'' comic]]

In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]], Death Mountain is on the borders of the [[Desert of Mystery]].

While in the Desert of Mystery, Link is  guided by [[Sahasrahla]]'s telepathy to Death Mountain.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link! Your priority should be finding the next pendant... Go to the Tower of Hera atop Death Mountain....|book= A Link to the Past comiv|publisher= Nintendo Power|page= 4}}</ref> Link arrives to the mountain and stumbles upon a portal, which activates itself and shows a vision of two people standing with his uncle.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link... Link... We are here with our brother...in the world of darkness....|book= A Link to the Past comic|publisher= Nintendo Power|page= 6}}</ref> Believing them to be his parents,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Uncle?! Are you my '''father''' and '''mother'''?! It '''can't''' be!!|book= A Link to the Past comic|publisher= Nintendo Power|page= 7}}</ref> Link reaches for [[Link's Mother|his mother's]] hand when she extends hers out to the him, but Link's hand turns into a claw when it passes the portal's boundary. Sahasrahla warns that the power of the [[Dark World]] turns the inhabitants into a reflection of their heart, and Link's hatred of Agahnim would turn him into a beast if he were to enter.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You penetrated the gate to the Dark World... That wicked realm has the power to change your body to reflect your heart. The emotions now in your heart are negative and evil! You nearly became a '''beast'''! [...] Yes, Link, but you can never win with hatred alone... Even if you were victorious, darkness would consume you!|book= A Link to the Past|publisher= Nintendo Power|page= 7}}</ref> Shortly afterwards, Zelda appears to Link and explains that they are in a dream, for if two people dream the same thing, they will meet.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=We are in our dream... If two people dream the same thing, they will meet...|book= A Link to the Past comic|publisher= Nintendo Power|page= 8}}</ref> After waking up from the dream, Link finds himself standing in front of the Tower of Hera, where he eventually retrieves the [[Pendant of Wisdom]] from [[Moldorm]].

===''Ocarina of Time'' Manga===

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===''Hyrule Warriors''===

{{Main|Death Mountain (Hyrule Warriors)}}

In {{HW}}, Death Mountain appears as a stage part of [[Impa]] and [[Sheik]]'s quest. Here, they must fight against the Gorons and their chieftain, Darunia, who is being controlled by [[Cia]]'s [[Dark Forces]].

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*In {{FPTRR}}, a mountain called [[Mount Desma]] might be a reference to Death Mountain, as it is written that Mount Desma is "the Mountain of Death" in one of the [[Yamatami]] tribe's ancient books. Comparison of the Japanese names further suggests this. "Yama" is the Japanese word for "mountain," whereas "Desuma" differs only one Japanese letter from "Desu," or death.  

==Etymology==

In the Japanese version of ''A Link to the Past'', the mountain is only named Death Mountain in the Dark World. In the Light World, it is known as {{Romanize|ヘブラ山|Hebura Yama|Mount Hebra|2}}, although it is seemingly considered the same location under a different name.

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File:Goron Home.jpg|The Gorons' home in Death Mountain in ''Twilight Princess''

File:TPHD Death Mountain Trail.png|The trail leading up Death Mountain in ''Twilight Princess HD''

File:Weather Vane Death Mountain ALBW.png|Hyrule's Death Mountain in ''A Link Between Worlds''

File:ALBW Death Mountain Lorule.png|Lorule's Death Mountain in ''A Link Between Worlds''

File:Death Mountain AST.png|Death Mountain in ''Ancient Stone Tablets''

File:Death Mountain 2 AST.png|Ganon's Tower in Death Mountain in ''Ancient Stone Tablets'''

File:LCTGoron3Formation.jpg|Death Mountain in ''Link's Crossbow Training''

File:LCTGoron2Formation.jpg|Death Mountain in ''Link's Crossbow Training''

File:LCT Gorons.jpg|Death Mountain in ''Link's Crossbow Training''

File:LCT Goron down.jpg|Death Mountain in ''Link's Crossbow Training''

File:HW Death Mountain.png|Death Mountain in ''Hyrule Warriors''

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