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{{Term/Store|Death Mountain||Series, TLoZ, TP, TPHD}} is a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|TLoZ, TP}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 220 {{Exp Game|TLoZ}} & 112 {{Exp Game|TP}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Death Mountain|Map|HWAoC}}</ref> It is a tall, often volcanic mountain that can be found in [[Hyrule]], the [[Dark World]], and [[Lorule]].

==Features and Overview==

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, {{Term|TLoZ|Level 5|link}}, in the First Quest. The mountain also contains [[Spectacle Rock]], which houses [[Level-9]] and the location of [[Ganon]]. This Dungeon is a huge labyrinth found underneath the Mountain itself. It is the largest Dungeon in the game and is filled with lava pools and a large number of enemies such as [[Lanmola]] and [[Wizzrobe]]s. [[Princess Zelda]] is held captive deep inside until Link rescues her.

==={{TAoL|-}}===

In {{TAoL}}, Death Mountain can be found south of [[Western Hyrule]]. This area, located south of the [[Water Town of Saria]], is comprised of many different tunnels that house many enemies, such as [[Daira]]s, several of which lead to dead ends if the wrong paths are taken. A few tunnels also have pools of lava, usually with a bridge suspended above them. Only a few paths lead to the southern region of Hyrule, where [[Link]] can find the [[Hammer]] hidden in a cave beneath Spectacle Rock.

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 {{Term|ALttP|Secret Store|link}}. Death Mountain is covered by constantly tumbling boulders.

Its Dark World counterpart is home to {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock|link}} and [[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|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.

==={{OoT|-}}===

The ancient dragon [[Volvagia]] was, in essence, the spirit of the Mountain.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Residing within the Fire Temple in {{OoT|-}}, Volvagia was a wicked dragon defeated by Link; in essence, it was the spirit of Death Mountain. |book= E |publisher= |page= 22}}</ref>

==={{FS|-}}===

When Link first tries to climb up Death Mountain, the Gorons attack him on 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 successfully ascend 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 in 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 the mountain, 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.

==={{ALBW|-}}===

Lorule has its own Death Mountain that is not an active volcano. It is covered in snow, thus many of the enemies adapted ice-themed powers. The cave system of Lorule's Death Mountain contains similar jumping puzzles in the eastern section. This version is split in half, with one half containing the [[Treacherous Tower]], and the other half containing the [[Ice Ruins]].

==={{BotW|-}}===

<!--Story-->The {{Term|BotW|Divine Beast Vah Rudania|link}} walks along the side 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, use [[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 raised the Bridge of Eldin to prevent Vah Rudania from crossing over, thereby making the Bridge and Death Mountain inaccessible until Link progresses in the "{{Term|BotW|Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Quest)|link}}" {{Term|BotW|Main Quest|link}}.<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 defeats {{Term|BotW|Fireblight Ganon|link}} and frees Vah Rudania, the {{Term|BotW|Divine Beast|link}} climbs to the [[Death Mountain Summit]], where it takes aim at {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Castle|link}}.

==Other Appearances==