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|location = [[Pyramid of Power]]
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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
|game= ALttP
|item = [[Four Sword]]
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|boss = [[Dark Link]]s
|boss= {{Plural|ALttP|Dark Link}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Four differently coloured Dark Links stand guard at the back of the dungeon. |book= E |publisher= |page= 148}}</ref>
|strategy= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Palace of the Four Sword|Palace of the Four Sword}}
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The [[Palace of the Four Sword]] is a bonus dungeon included in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', accessed by entering a new entrance on the eastern side of the [[Pyramid of Power]]. The first room is guarded by a fox-like [[Dark World]] inhabitant who will not allow you to enter unless you are worthy. If the player has completed the multiplayer ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'' that is also on the game cartridge, and has also previously destroyed [[Ganon]], they will be deemed worthy and the fox-like creature will disappear upon payment of twenty [[Rupees]], allowing you to progress inside. The dungeon contains many dangerous bosses, even more difficult than the original bosses of ''A Link To The Past'', providing arguably the greatest challenge since ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''.
The {{Term/Store|Palace of the Four Sword||Series, ALttP}} is a bonus Dungeon included in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of {{ALttP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= This dungeon was added in the Game Boy Advance version of ''A Link to the Past'' & ''Four Swords''.|book= E |publisher= |page= 148}}</ref>


==The Palace and the Four Sword==
==Entrance to the {{Term|ALttP|Palace of the Four Sword|display=Palace}}==
Soon after entering the dungeon Link is faced with a large room with four doorways which he can enter, and a fifth protected by a magical barrier that even his [[Master Sword]] cannot destroy. Each doorway leads to a small series of puzzle-filled rooms, culminating in a boss battle before Link is presented with a sword in a pedestal. Each of the four blades represents an element of the [[Four Sword]].
The Palace is accessed through a new entrance on the eastern side of the {{Term|ALttP|Pyramid of Power|link}}. The first room is guarded by a {{Term|ALttP|Gatekeeper (A Link to the Past)|link}} who will not allow Link to enter unless he is worthy. After completing {{FS}} and defeating {{Term|FS|Ganon|link}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Only those who have cleared both games can enter it from a point in the middle of the Pyramid of Power.|book= E |publisher= |page= 148}}</ref>, Link is then deemed worthy and the {{Term|ALttP|Gatekeeper (A Link to the Past)}} disappears upon payment of 20 {{Plural|ALttP|Rupee|link}}, allowing him to progress inside.


The puzzles contained within the Palace are not easy, and often make use of aspects of gameplay that were not available in the original version of ''A Link to the Past'', such as Link's ability to dive when using the [[Zora's Flippers]], and other advanced techniques. Link will also face the only [[Octorok]]s, [[Octoballoon]]s and [[Keese]] in the Dark World, and despite looking similar to their [[Light World]] equivilents, they are stronger than those found in [[Hyrule]]. The dungeon even contains [[Like Like]]s, which only make their appearance in the Game Boy Advance version of the game, and are able to eat Link's [[Mirror Shield]].
==Themes and Navigation==
Soon after entering the dungeon Link is faced with a large room with four doorways which he can enter, and a fifth protected by a magical barrier that even his {{Term|ALttP|Master Sword|link}} cannot destroy. Each doorway leads to a small series of puzzle-filled rooms, culminating in a boss battle before Link is presented with a sword in a pedestal. Each of the four blades represents an element of the {{Term|ALttP|Four Sword}}.


Once Link has collected all four blades, he is able to destroy the barrier that leads to the Master of the Dungeon. In the boss' room, the four swords soar away from Link and he must face four [[Dark Link#A Link to the Past/Four Swords|Shadow Link]]s in turn, each seemingly having cursed each of the four elements. Upon their defeat, the Four Sword is finally restored to it's former glory and held aloft by Link.
The puzzles contained within the Palace are not easy, and often make use of aspects of gameplay that are not available in the original version of {{ALttP|-}}, such as Link's ability to dive when using {{Term|ALttP|Zora's Flippers|link}}, and other advanced techniques. Link will also face the only {{Plural|ALttP|Oktorok|link}}, {{Plural|ALttP|Octoballoon|link}} and {{Plural|ALttP|Keese|link}} in the {{Term|ALttP|Dark World}}, and despite looking similar to their {{Term|ALttP|Light World|link}} equivalents, they are stronger than those found in {{Term|ALttP|Hyrule|link}}. The dungeon even contains {{Plural|ALttP|Like Like|link}}, which only make their appearance in the Game Boy Advance version of the game, and are able to eat Link's {{Term|ALttP|Mirror Shield|link}}.
 
Once Link has collected all four blades, he is able to destroy the barrier that leads to the Master of the Dungeon. In the boss' room, the four swords soar away from Link and he must face four {{Plural|ALttP|Dark Link|link}} in turn, each seemingly having cursed each of the four elements. Upon their defeat, the Four Sword is finally restored to its former glory and held aloft by Link. When Link completes the palace, the player is given the option of starting a new game at the starting screen of {{ALttP|-}}.
 
The background and canonicity of this palace is unknown.


==Bosses==
==Bosses==
===Arrghus II===
===Arrghus II===
[[File:Wart(Arrghus)2.gif|left]]
[[File:ALttP Orange Arrghus Sprite 2.png|left]]
Guarding the Green Sword, a more powerful version of the original [[Arrghus]] in the game, a large and rather grotesque jellyfish surrounded by smaller jellyfish. Use the [[Hookshot]] to pick the small jellyfish off, and then while Arrghus is bouncing round the room, attack him. He takes 9 hits from the Level 4 [[Swords of A Link to the Past#Golden Sword|Golden Sword]] to down.
Guarding the Green Sword, a more powerful version of the original [[Arrghus]] in the game, a large and rather grotesque jellyfish surrounded by smaller jellyfish. Link can use the [[Hookshot]] to pick the small jellyfish off, and then while Arrghus is bouncing round the room, attack him. He takes 9 hits from the Level 4 [[Golden Sword]] to go down.


===Helmasaur King II===
===Helmasaur King II===
[[File:Thumb Helmasaur2.gif|left]]
[[File:ALttP Helmasaur King Sprite 2.png|100px|left]]
Again, a more powerful version of the boss guarding the [[Palace of Darkness]]. By using [[Bomb]]s/the [[Hammer#Magic Hammer|Magic Hammer]] to remove his mask, you can then hack away at him with your sword. Again, 9 hits from the [[Swords of A Link to the Past#Golden Sword|Golden Sword]], and then he will grow another mask. This time, remove the second mask, and then shoot a single [[Silver Arrow]] into the eye revealed on the [[Helmasaur King]] II; don't bother with the sword, it won't work.
Again, a more powerful version of the boss guarding the {{Term|ALttP|Palace of Darkness|link}}. By using {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb|link}} or the {{Term|ALttP|Magic Hammer|link}} to remove his mask, Link can then hack away at him with his sword. Again, 9 hits from the {{Term|ALttP|Golden Sword|link}}, and then he grows another mask. This time, the young hero removes the second mask, and then shoots a single [[Silver Arrow]] into the eye revealed on the [[Helmasaur King]] II; trying to attack with the sword at that moment won't work.
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===Mothula II===
===Mothula II===
[[File:Mothula2.gif|left]]
[[File:ALttP Mothula Sprite 2.png|left]]
[[Mothula]] II will split itself into 3 different Mothulas upon arriving, which will all attack and fire bees at you. A fake Mothula II can be easily destroyed in a couple of hits, but the original will then create more. There is no real strategy; just try to find the original Mothula II, and hack at him. 8-10 hits from the Level 4 [[Swords of A Link to the Past#Golden Sword|Golden Sword]] should deal with him.
[[Mothula]] II splits itself into 3 different Mothulas upon arriving, which all attack and fire bees at Link. A fake Mothula II can be easily destroyed in a couple of hits, but in that case the original proceeds to create more. There is no real strategy, except to just trying to find the original Mothula II, and hack at him. 8-10 hits from the Level 4 [[Golden Sword]] are required to defeat the monster.


===Blind II===
===Blind the Thief II===
[[File:Blind2.gif|left]]
[[File:ALttP Blind the Thief Sprite 2.png|left]]
Another improved version, this time of [[Blind the Thief]]. Get him in the head 3 times with your sword (while avoiding the highly dangerous laser attack he utilities), and Blind's head will detach. Now, attack the head and it will bounce around the room; try and make it bounce back on to Blind's body, and it will rejoin him. Repeat the first step, and two heads will detach. Bounce them both back to the body, and then repeat the first step again. Three heads will now detach; the end is near. Bounce all three back at Blind, and he will finally die.
Another improved version, this time of [[Blind the Thief]] (who now disguises as [[Link's Uncle]]). Link gets him in the head 3 times with his sword (while avoiding the highly dangerous laser attack he utilities), and Blind's head detaches. The young hero then attacks the head and it bounces around the room; he must try and make it bounce back on to Blind's body, so that it rejoins him. He repeats the first step, and two heads proceed to detach. Link bounces them both back to the body, and then repeats the first step again. Three heads will now detach; the entire process is repeated once more, and the opponent finally dies.


===The Four Links===
===The Four Links===
[[File:DarkLinks PotFS.gif|left]]
[[File:DarkLinks PotFS.gif|left]]
Four doppelganger [[Links]]; arguably more difficult than all the first four bosses combined. They will attack one at a time, allowing for a less frantic battle. The first Link is rather easy, and can be disposed of in 8 hits; make sure to avoid the attacks, which should be easy. The second Link is nearly identical, except he can use the Whirlwind Spin attack. As long as you time your movements correctly, still not much trouble. Another eight hits, and he's down. The third is slightly more powerful; he'll use a dangerous dive attack that is difficult to detect and then dodge, and hits for a lot of damage. 8 more hits leave the final Link, and the Final Battle. This one employs the attacking strategies of all three previous Links, plus an even more dangerous and quick lunge attack; plus, it takes 16 hits to beat him.
Four doppelganger {{Plural|ALttP|Dark Link|link}}; arguably more difficult than all the first four bosses combined. They will attack one at a time, allowing for a less frantic battle. The first Link is rather easy, and can be disposed of in 8 hits; the authentic Link must make sure to avoid the attacks. The second Link is nearly identical, except he can use the Whirlwind Spin attack. Still not difficult with some attack timing; another eight hits, and he's down. The third is slightly more powerful; he'll use a dangerous dive attack that is difficult to detect and then dodge, and hits for a lot of damage. 8 more hits leave the final Link, and the Final Battle. This one employs the attacking strategies of all three previous Links, plus an even more dangerous and quick lunge attack; plus, it takes 16 hits to beat him.
 
For completing the Palace of the Four Sword, the player is granted the ability to view a Quest Log during the ending credits; this shows various data about the player's status in the game.
 
==={{Plural|ALttP|Enemy}}===
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|ALttP= Ball, Bari [2], Blue Bari, Red Bari, Biri, Bumper, Chain Chomp, Blue Hardhat Beetle, Red Hardhat Beetle, Helmasaur, Keese, Like Like, Octoballoon [Orange], Octorok [2], Puffer [2], Spiketrap [2], Spark, Red Stalfos, Stalfos Knight [2], Terrorpin, Blue Zazak, Red Zazak
}}
 
===={{Plural|ALttP|Sub-Boss}}====
{{Listing Container|
{{Listing Item|header= {{Term|ALttP|Sub-Boss}} Battle|content=
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|ALttP= Arrghus [2][Qty:1], Bari [2][Qty:13], Kyameron [2][Qty:∞]{{List Note|These are summoned indefinitely after the {{Plural|ALttP|Bari|link}} surrounding {{Term|ALttP|Arrghus}} have been cleared.}}
}}
{{List Notes}}
}}


==Rewards==
{{Listing Item|header= {{Term|ALttP|Sub-Boss}} Battle|content=  
For completing the [[Palace of the Four Sword]], the player is granted the ability to view a Quest Log on the pause screen; this shows various data about the player's status in the game.
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|ALttP= Helmasaur King [2][Qty:1], Blade Trap [Qty:16], Helmasaur [2][Qty:∞]{{List Note|These are summoned indefinitely while the {{Term|ALttP|Helmasaur King|link}}'s mask is broken.}}
}}
{{List Notes}}
}}


[[Category:Dungeons]]
{{Listing Item|header= {{Term|ALttP|Sub-Boss}} Battle|content=
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|ALttP= Mothula [2][Qty:1], Mothula [2][Qty:2]{{List Note|Two replicas {{Term|ALttP|Mothula|link}} are created by the real {{Term|ALttP|Mothula}} and can be defeated with one hit.}}, Bee [Qty:12]{{List Note|Four appear when each replica {{Term|ALttP|Mothula|link}} is killed.}}
}}
{{List Notes}}
}}
 
{{Listing Item|header= {{Term|ALttP|Sub-Boss}} Battle|content=
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|ALttP= Blind the Thief [2][Qty:1]
}}
}}
}}
 
===={{Plural|ALttP|Boss}}====
{{Gallery List|Bosses
|ALttP= Dark Link [Qty:1], Dark Link [2][Qty:1], Dark Link [3][Qty:1], Dark Link [4][Qty:1]
}}
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Palace of the Four Sword.png|The interior of the {{Term|ALttP|Palace of the Four Sword}}
</gallery>
 
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Latest revision as of 00:33, 7 May 2024

The Palace of the Four Sword is a bonus Dungeon included in the Game Boy Advance version of A Link to the Past.[2]

Entrance to the Palace

The Palace is accessed through a new entrance on the eastern side of the Pyramid of Power. The first room is guarded by a Gatekeeper who will not allow Link to enter unless he is worthy. After completing Four Swords and defeating Ganon[3], Link is then deemed worthy and the Gatekeeper disappears upon payment of 20 Rupees, allowing him to progress inside.

Themes and Navigation

Soon after entering the dungeon Link is faced with a large room with four doorways which he can enter, and a fifth protected by a magical barrier that even his Master Sword cannot destroy. Each doorway leads to a small series of puzzle-filled rooms, culminating in a boss battle before Link is presented with a sword in a pedestal. Each of the four blades represents an element of the Four Sword.

The puzzles contained within the Palace are not easy, and often make use of aspects of gameplay that are not available in the original version of A Link to the Past, such as Link's ability to dive when using Zora's Flippers, and other advanced techniques. Link will also face the only Octoroks, Octoballoons and Keese in the Dark World, and despite looking similar to their Light World equivalents, they are stronger than those found in Hyrule. The dungeon even contains Like Likes, which only make their appearance in the Game Boy Advance version of the game, and are able to eat Link's Mirror Shield.

Once Link has collected all four blades, he is able to destroy the barrier that leads to the Master of the Dungeon. In the boss' room, the four swords soar away from Link and he must face four Dark Links in turn, each seemingly having cursed each of the four elements. Upon their defeat, the Four Sword is finally restored to its former glory and held aloft by Link. When Link completes the palace, the player is given the option of starting a new game at the starting screen of A Link to the Past.

The background and canonicity of this palace is unknown.

Bosses

Arrghus II

ALttP Orange Arrghus Sprite 2.png

Guarding the Green Sword, a more powerful version of the original Arrghus in the game, a large and rather grotesque jellyfish surrounded by smaller jellyfish. Link can use the Hookshot to pick the small jellyfish off, and then while Arrghus is bouncing round the room, attack him. He takes 9 hits from the Level 4 Golden Sword to go down.

Helmasaur King II

ALttP Helmasaur King Sprite 2.png

Again, a more powerful version of the boss guarding the Palace of Darkness. By using Bombs or the Magic Hammer to remove his mask, Link can then hack away at him with his sword. Again, 9 hits from the Master Sword Lv3, and then he grows another mask. This time, the young hero removes the second mask, and then shoots a single Silver Arrow into the eye revealed on the Helmasaur King II; trying to attack with the sword at that moment won't work.

Mothula II

ALttP Mothula Sprite 2.png

Mothula II splits itself into 3 different Mothulas upon arriving, which all attack and fire bees at Link. A fake Mothula II can be easily destroyed in a couple of hits, but in that case the original proceeds to create more. There is no real strategy, except to just trying to find the original Mothula II, and hack at him. 8-10 hits from the Level 4 Golden Sword are required to defeat the monster.

Blind the Thief II

ALttP Blind the Thief Sprite 2.png

Another improved version, this time of Blind the Thief (who now disguises as Link's Uncle). Link gets him in the head 3 times with his sword (while avoiding the highly dangerous laser attack he utilities), and Blind's head detaches. The young hero then attacks the head and it bounces around the room; he must try and make it bounce back on to Blind's body, so that it rejoins him. He repeats the first step, and two heads proceed to detach. Link bounces them both back to the body, and then repeats the first step again. Three heads will now detach; the entire process is repeated once more, and the opponent finally dies.

The Four Links

DarkLinks PotFS.gif

Four doppelganger Dark Links; arguably more difficult than all the first four bosses combined. They will attack one at a time, allowing for a less frantic battle. The first Link is rather easy, and can be disposed of in 8 hits; the authentic Link must make sure to avoid the attacks. The second Link is nearly identical, except he can use the Whirlwind Spin attack. Still not difficult with some attack timing; another eight hits, and he's down. The third is slightly more powerful; he'll use a dangerous dive attack that is difficult to detect and then dodge, and hits for a lot of damage. 8 more hits leave the final Link, and the Final Battle. This one employs the attacking strategies of all three previous Links, plus an even more dangerous and quick lunge attack; plus, it takes 16 hits to beat him.

For completing the Palace of the Four Sword, the player is granted the ability to view a Quest Log during the ending credits; this shows various data about the player's status in the game.

Enemies

Sub-Bosses

Sub-Boss Battle

  1. ↑ These are summoned indefinitely after the Bari surrounding Arrghus have been cleared.

Sub-Boss Battle

  1. ↑ These are summoned indefinitely while the Helmasaur King's mask is broken.

Sub-Boss Battle

  1. ↑ Two replicas Mothula are created by the real Mothula and can be defeated with one hit.
  2. ↑ Four appear when each replica Mothula is killed.

Sub-Boss Battle

Bosses

Nomenclature

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Gallery

  • The interior of the Palace of the Four Sword

    The interior of the Palace of the Four Sword

References

  1. ↑ "Four differently coloured Dark Links stand guard at the back of the dungeon." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 148)
  2. ↑ "This dungeon was added in the Game Boy Advance version of A Link to the Past & Four Swords." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 148)
  3. ↑ "Only those who have cleared both games can enter it from a point in the middle of the Pyramid of Power." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 148)
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