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{{Dungeon
{{Infobox Dungeon
|name= Skyview Temple
|image=
|image= [[File:Sky Temple.png|250px]]
{{Media
|caption= Link outside the Skyview Temple
|Screenshot SS= File:Sky Temple.png
|location= [[Deep Woods]]
|Screenshot SSHD= File:SSHD Skyview Temple.png
|game= {{SS}}
}}
|caption=  
|pronunciation=
|location= {{Term|SSHD|Deep Woods|link}}
|game= SS
|other=  
|other=  
|item= [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]{{exp|First visit}}<br> [[Sacred Water]]{{exp|Second visit}}<br>[[Piece of Heart]]{{exp|Anytime}}
|item=  
|mini-boss= [[Stalfos]]{{exp|First visit}}<br>[[Stalfos]]×3{{exp|Second visit}}
{{List|
|boss= ''Demon Lord'' [[Ghirahim]]{{exp|First visit}}
{{Term|SSHD|Beetle|link}} {{Small|(First visit)}},
|quest= [[Ruby Tablet]]<br>[[Heart Container]]
{{Term|SSHD|Sacred Water|link}} {{Small|(Second visit)}},
|theme= [[File:Skyview Temple.ogg|noicon]]
{{Term|SSHD|Piece of Heart|link}} {{Small|(Any visit)}}
}}
|quest=
{{List|
{{Term|SSHD|Ruby Tablet|link}},
{{Term|SSHD|Heart Container|link}}
}}
|mini-boss=  
{{List|
{{Term|SSHD|Stalfos|link}} {{Small|(First visit)}},
{{Term|SSHD|Stalfos|link}} {{Qty|3}} {{Small|(Second visit)}}
}}
|boss= {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim|link}} {{Small|(First visit)}}
|temperature=  
|theme=  
|strategy=
|zu= {{ZU Guide|https://zeldauniverse.net/guides/skyward-sword/walkthrough/chapter-3-skyview-temple/}}
}}
}}
The {{Term/Store|Skyview Temple||Series, SS}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH|publisher= |page= 43}}</ref> sometimes referred to in-game as the '''Forest Temple''',{{Fact}} is an ancient structure that serves as a temple in {{SS}}. Its mini-boss is a [[Stalfos]], and the main item obtained is the [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]].
The {{Term/Store|Skyview Temple||Series, SS, SSHD}} is an ancient structure that serves as the first {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon|link}} in {{SS}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 43}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Skyview Temple|Dungeon Map|SSHD}}</ref>
 
==Entrance to the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}}==
To reach the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}}, {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} must make his way through the {{Term|SSHD|Deep Woods|link}} area during his search for {{Term|SSHD|Zelda|link}}. After aiding {{Term|SSHD|Bucha|link}}, the {{Term|SSHD|Kikwi|link}} elder, in locating the missing {{Plural|SSHD|Kikwi}}, he will give {{Term|SSHD|Link}} the {{Term|SSHD|Slingshot|link}}. {{Term|SSHD|Bucha}} will also tell {{Term|SSHD|Link}} that he saw a young girl that looked just like him heading towards Skyview Temple.<ref>{{Cite|That young girl...Zelda-was that her name? Yes...it's all coming back to me. She said she had to travel to the temple deep within these woods, kweee... Oho! I tried to warn her about how dangerous it was there, but the clever little thing vaulted off my belly and ran off on her own just the same. I think she headed down that way toward the temple, kwee...but be sure to take great care if you follow her. That area is crawling with monsters.|Bucha|SSHD}}</ref> He can use the {{Term|SSHD|Slingshot}} to open the path to {{Term|SSHD|Deep Woods}}, which leads to the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}}. However, the door leading inside the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon|link}} is sealed shut. To open the door to the temple, {{Term|SSHD|Link}} must hit a {{Term|SSHD|Crystal Switch|link}} above the entrance by using his {{Term|SSHD|Slingshot}}.<ref>{{Cite|He who descended from above: look to the star that the bird rising heavenward gazes upon, and aim your shot there.|Stone Tablet|SSHD}}</ref>


{{Fi|Skyview Temple|This is Skyview Temple, a structure constructed in ancient times. You can expect to encounter many mechanisms designed to keep intruders at bay.}}
==Themes and Navigation==
{{Fi
|quote1= This is {{Color|SS Blue|Skyview Temple}}, a structure constructed in ancient times. You can expect to encounter many mechanisms designed to keep intruders at bay.
}}


==Entrance to the Temple==
===Areas===
To reach the Skyview Temple, [[Link]] must make his way through the [[Deep Woods]] area during his search for [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|Zelda]]. After aiding [[Bucha]], the [[Kikwi]] Elder, in locating the missing Kikwis, Link will be given the [[Slingshot]]. Bucha will also tell Link that he saw a young girl that looked just like him heading towards Skyview Temple.<ref>{{Cite|That young girl... Zelda--was that her name? Yes... it's all coming back to me. She said she had to travel to the temple deep within these woods, kweee... Oho! I tried to warn her about how dangerous it was there, but the clever little thing vaulted off my belly and ran off on her own just the same. I think she headed down that way toward the temple, kwee...but be sure to take great care if you follow her. That area is crawling with monsters.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> He can use the Slingshot to open the path to Deep Woods, which leads to the Skyview Temple. However, the door leading inside the [[Dungeon]] is sealed shut. To open the door to the temple, Link must hit a [[Crystal Switch]] above the entrance by using his Slingshot. After hitting the switch and unsealing the temple's entrance, the young hero ventures into the Dungeon.
{{Gallery List|Locations
|SS= Bridge of Doom, Canopy, Central Chamber, Chasm, Crumbling Dome, Downward Spiral, Hidden Chamber, Spider's Parlor
}}


==Themes and Navigation==
===First Visit===
===First Visit===
[[File:Deku Baba Ceiling.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Link using the Beetle to defeat some [[Deku Baba]]s in the ceiling]]
[[File:Deku Baba Ceiling.jpg|thumb|right|300px|{{Term|SS|Link}} using the {{Term|SS|Beetle}} to defeat some {{Plural|SS|Deku Baba|link}} on the ceiling]]
The Skyview Temple, true to its location, has a forest motif. It is a network of gloomy passages in which luminescent plants and fungi grow. Several parts of its internal architecture are in ruins, and the last room even houses a large chasm Link crosses with the help of vines he can untie with the help of the Slingshot. The Dungeon only has one floor, but it makes up for it with the huge size of its rooms, as well as the large variety of enemies that inhabit the temple.
The {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}}, true to its location, has a forest motif. It is a network of gloomy passages in which luminescent plants and fungi grow. Several parts of its internal architecture are in ruins, and the last room even houses a large chasm {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} crosses with the help of {{Plural|SSHD|Vines|link}}. Part of the temple is flooded with {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)|link}} and can be used to {{Term|SSHD|Link}}'s advantage. The {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}} only has one floor, but it makes up for it with the huge size of its rooms, as well as the large variety of enemies that inhabit the temple. Contrary to the name, the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}} is dark and most of the time does not have a view of the sky.


The temple often requires Link to hit Crystal Switches with the Slingshot to change the water level; raising the water levels will allow the hero to access new passageways, which lead deeper into the Dungeon. Later, after defeating a [[Stalfos]] mini-boss, Link will be rewarded with the Beetle, a mechanical insect-shaped tool he can pilot towards inaccessible spots, which allows him to hit certain Crystal Switches he could not before, in turn allowing him to open doors that lead to new rooms or even collect a [[Piece of Heart]]. It also grants him the ability to cut certain ropes and webs around the Temple, creating paths and shortcuts, making crates fall to the ground, making [[Skulltula]]s directly vulnerable to terrestrial attacks, and defeating [[Deku Baba]]s by cutting their stems.
The temple often requires {{Term|SSHD|Link}} to hit {{Plural|SSHD|Crystal Switch|link}} with the {{Term|SSHD|Slingshot|link}} to change the {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}} level; raising the {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}} levels will allow the hero to access new passageways, which lead deeper into the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}}. Later, after defeating a {{Term|SSHD|Stalfos|link}} {{Term|SSHD|Sub-Boss|link}}, {{Term|SSHD|Link}} will be rewarded with the {{Term|SSHD|Beetle|link}}, a mechanical insect-shaped tool he can pilot towards inaccessible spots, which allows him to hit certain {{Plural|SSHD|Crystal Switch}} he could not before, in turn allowing him to open doors that lead to new rooms or even collect a {{Term|SSHD|Piece of Heart|link}}. It also grants him the ability to cut certain ropes and webs around the Temple, creating paths and shortcuts, making crates fall to the ground, making {{Plural|SSHD|Skulltula|link}} directly vulnerable to terrestrial attacks, and defeating {{Plural|SSHD|Deku Baba|link}} by cutting their stems.


The boss of the Temple is [[Ghirahim]], who is defeated by avoiding striking his guard with Link's sword, or by countering one of his attacks. Upon learning that Zelda's presence from the temple has faded, the Demon Lord teleports away, leaving behind a [[Heart Container]] for Link to collect.<ref>{{Cite|I fear I spent far too long teasing and toying with you. The girl's presence has all but faded from this place, which means there's no reason to linger here. Good-bye, sky child. Run and play this time. Get in my way again, though, and you're dead.|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref>
The {{Term|SSHD|Boss|link}} of the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}} is {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim|link}}, who is defeated by avoiding striking his guard with {{Term|SSHD|Link}}'s sword, or by countering one of his attacks. Upon learning that {{Term|SSHD|Zelda}}'s presence from the temple has faded, {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim}} teleports away, leaving behind a {{Term|SSHD|Heart Container|link}} for {{Term|SSHD|Link}} to collect.<ref>{{Cite|I fear I spent far too long teasing and toying with you. The girl's presence has all but faded from this place, which means there's no reason to linger here. Good-bye, sky child. Run and play this time. Get in my way again, though, and you're dead.|Ghirahim|SSHD}}</ref>


Upon exiting the temple, Link comes across the scenic [[Skyview Spring]]. Link intends to find Zelda at the spring, but his fight with Ghirahim prevents that. At the end of the spring, Link encounters a crest, similar in appearance to the Sacred Crest found in the [[Chamber of the Sword]]. After the young hero activates the crest, Fi informs him that she has a message from the gods of the old and begins to translate it for him. The translation states that the spirit maiden, known as Zelda has set off for a second sacred place similar to Skyview Spring, known as the Earth Spring.<ref>{{Cite|Master, as I just translated, it would appear that Zelda purified herself in the waters of this spring. I calculate a 97% chance that she has already set out for Eldin, where another great spring exists. However, it is not clear what method of travel Zelda used to move from here to her next destination.|Fi|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|From the edge of time I guide you, the one chosen to carry out the goddess's mission. The spirit maiden who descended from the clouds must travel to two sacred places to purify her body. You stand in one of these places: Skyview Spring. The other is known as the Earth Spring. This second spring is hidden away deep within the scorched earth of Eldin. The spirit maiden, ever mindful of the heavy task entrusted to her, has set out for this second sacred place.|Fi|SS}}</ref> After the translation is complete, Link receives the Ruby Tablet which creates a rift in the clouds leading to [[Eldin Volcano]].
Upon exiting the temple, {{Term|SSHD|Link}} comes across the scenic {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Spring|link}}. {{Term|SSHD|Link}} intends to find {{Term|SSHD|Zelda}} at the spring, but his fight with {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim}} prevents that. At the end of the spring, {{Term|SSHD|Link}} finds a {{Term|SSHD|Goddess Crest|link}}, which he activates to receive a message from {{Term|SSHD|Hylia|link}}. {{Term|SSHD|Fi|link}} translates that {{Term|SSHD|Zelda}} has set off for a second sacred place similar to {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Spring}}, known as the {{Term|SSHD|Earth Spring|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Master, as I just translated, it would appear that Zelda purified herself in the waters of this spring. I calculate a 97% chance that she has already set out for Eldin, where another great spring exists. However, it is not clear what method of travel Zelda used to move from here to her next destination.|Fi|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|From the edge of time I guide you, the one chosen to carry out the goddess's mission. The spirit maiden who descended from the clouds must travel to two sacred places to purify her body. You stand in one of these places: Skyview Spring. The other is known as the Earth Spring. This second spring is hidden away deep within the scorched earth of Eldin. The spirit maiden, ever mindful of the heavy task entrusted to her, has set out for this second sacred place.|Fi|SS}}</ref> After the translation is complete, {{Term|SSHD|Link}} receives the {{Term|SSHD|Ruby Tablet|link}} which creates a rift in the clouds leading to {{Term|SSHD|Eldin Volcano|link}}.


===Second Visit===
===Second Visit===
[[File:Three Stalfos.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The three Stalfos fought at the end]]
[[File:Three Stalfos.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The three {{Term|SS|Stalfos|link}} fought at the end]]
Uniquely among the Dungeons in {{SS|-}}, the Skyview Temple must be returned to at least once. Upon meeting [[Faron (Dragon)|Faron]], the Water Dragon, she informs Link that she has been gravely injured while defending Lake Floria from Ghirahim's minions. She asks the young hero to retrieve more [[Sacred Water]] from Skyview Temple's [[Skyview Spring]] because her water has lost its special healing, and says that she will reveal the location of Farore's Sacred Flame to the hero in return.<ref>{{Cite|The wounds he's given me are stubborn things. I have been forced to recuperate in this basin of sacred water. Unfortunately, the healing properties of the sacred water have diminished, and I am now in need of another dose to freshen up my healing bath. Bring me the container of fresh sacred water that I require. Do me this favor, and I'll gladly show you where to find the sacred flame you desire.|Faron (Dragon)|SS}}</ref> Although it is not necessary to visit every part of the Dungeon again, the route to the spring is not completely straight and uninterrupted, as some pathways have been blocked off, necessitating new solutions to previous puzzles. Additionally, new and stronger enemies appear to have infested the temple, including [[Froak]]s and many [[Bokoblin#|Bokoblin Archers]].<ref>{{Cite|I am detecting a greater enemy presence in the vicinity than I previously observed. You would be wise to proceed with caution.|Fi|SS}}</ref> Upon reaching the room where Link fought Ghirahim the first time around, he must now take on a trio of Stalfos. After retrieving the Sacred Water and giving it to Faron, she becomes healed and in turn, she grants Link access to the [[Ancient Cistern]].
Uniquely among the {{Plural|SSHD|Dungeon|link}} in {{SS|-}}, the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}} must be returned to at least once. Upon meeting {{Term|SSHD|Faron (Dragon)|link}}, the {{Term|SSHD|Dragon|link|display=Water Dragon}}, she informs {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} that she has been gravely injured while defending {{Term|SSHD|Lake Floria|link}} from {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim|link}}'s minions. She asks the young hero to retrieve more {{Term|SSHD|Sacred Water|link}} from {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}}'s {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Spring|link}} because her water has lost its special healing, and says that she will reveal the location of {{Term|SSHD|Farore's Flame|link|display=Farore's Sacred Flame}} to the hero in return.<ref>{{Cite|The wounds he's given me are stubborn things. I have been forced to recuperate in this basin of {{Color|SSHD Blue|sacred water}}. Unfortunately, the healing properties of the sacred water have diminished, and I am now in need of another dose to freshen up my healing bath. {{Color|SSHD Red|Bring me the container of fresh sacred water}} that I require. Do me this favor, and I'll gladly show you where to find the sacred flame you desire.|Faron (Dragon)|SSHD}}</ref> Although it is not necessary to visit every part of the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}} again, the route to the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Spring}} is not completely straight and uninterrupted, as some pathways have been blocked off, necessitating new solutions to previous puzzles. Additionally, new and stronger enemies appear to have infested the temple, including {{Plural|SSHD|Froak|link}} and many {{Plural|SSHD|Bokoblin Archer|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I am detecting a greater enemy presence in the vicinity than I previously observed. You would be wise to proceed with caution.|Fi|SSHD}}</ref> Upon reaching the room where {{Term|SSHD|Link}} fought {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim}} the first time around, he must now take on a trio of {{Plural|SSHD|Stalfos|link}}. After retrieving the {{Term|SSHD|Sacred Water}} and giving it to {{Term|SSHD|Faron (Dragon)}}, she becomes healed and in turn, she grants {{Term|SSHD|Link}} access to the {{Term|SSHD|Ancient Cistern|link}}.
 
==={{Plural|SSHD|Animal}}===
;"''Use the Water Dragon's Scale to search Faron Woods.''" onwards
{{Gallery List|Animals
|SS= Blessed Butterfly{{List Note|These disappear after the {{Term|SSHD|Goddess Wall}} is activated.}}
}}
{{List Notes}}
 
==={{Plural|SSHD|Enemy}}===
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|SS= Burr [Qty:14], Deku Baba [Qty:3], Deku Baba [2][Qty:7], Eye Guardian [Qty:6]{{List Note|Six do not [[Zelda Wiki:Glossary#Reappear|reappear]].}}, Green Bokoblin [Qty:5], Green Bokoblin [Qty:1]{{List Note|This {{Term|SSHD|Green Bokoblin}} will only appear if {{Term|SSHD|Link}} walks on the {{Term|SSHD|Tightrope|link}} near the {{Term|SSHD|Big Door|link}} while the {{Term|SSHD|Green Bokoblin}} across the pit is still alive.}}{{Equipment|SS|Monster Horn}}, Keese [Qty:12], Quadro Baba [Qty:3], Skulltula [Qty:9]{{List Note|Three do not [[Zelda Wiki:Glossary#Reappear|reappear]].}}, Staldra [Qty:1]{{List Note|One does not [[Zelda Wiki:Glossary#Reappear|reappear]].}}, Walltula [Qty:7]
}}
{{List Notes}}
 
;"''Use the Water Dragon's Scale to search Faron Woods.''" onwards
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|SS= Burr [Qty:14], Froak [Qty:11], Green Bokoblin [Qty:1]{{Equipment|SS|Monster Horn}}, Green Bokoblin (Archer) [Qty:3]{{List Note|One does not [[Zelda Wiki:Glossary#Reappear|reappear]].}}, Keese [Qty:19], Quadro Baba [Qty:12], Skulltula [Qty:3], Staldra [Qty:5], Walltula [Qty:4]
}}
{{List Notes}}


==Minor Enemies==
;"''Travel to the Isle of Songs to learn the next song.''" onwards
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:SS Burr Model.png|[[Burr]]s
|SS= Burr [Qty:12], Froak [Qty:11], Keese [Qty:21], Quadro Baba [Qty:12], Skulltula [Qty:8], Staldra [Qty:4], Walltula [Qty:3]
File:SS Deku Baba Model.png|[[Deku Baba]]s
}}
File:SS Froak Model.png|[[Froak]]s {{Exp|second visit only}}
 
File:SS Green Bokoblin Model.png|[[Green Bokoblin]]s
===={{Plural|SSHD|Miniboss}}====
File:Green Bokoblin Archer.png|[[Green Bokoblin (Archer)|Green Bokoblin Archers]] {{Exp|second visit only}}
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:SS Green Chuchu Render.png|[[Green Chuchu]]s
|SS= Stalfos [Qty:1]
File:SS Keese Render.png|[[Keese]]
}}
File:SS Quadro Baba Model.png|[[Quadro Baba]]s
 
File:SS Skulltula Render.png|[[Skulltula]]s
;"''Use the Water Dragon's Scale to search Faron Woods.''" onwards
File:SS Staldra.png|[[Staldra]]s
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:SS Stalfos Render.png|[[Stalfos]] {{Exp|second visit only}}
|SS= Stalfos [Qty:3]
File:SS Walltula.png|[[Walltula]]
}}
</gallery>
 
;"''Travel to the Isle of Songs to learn the next song.''" onwards
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|SS= Skulltula [Qty:1]{{List Note|name=Treasure|These can be challenged multiple times. Every time they are defeated, a {{Term|SSHD|Blue Chest|link}} holding a rare {{Term|SSHD|Treasure|link}} will appear.}}, Stalfos [Qty:1]{{List Note|name=Treasure}}
}}
{{List Notes}}
 
===={{Plural|SSHD|Boss}}====
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|SS= Ghirahim [Qty:1]
}}
 
==={{Plural|SSHD|Treasure}}===
{{Gallery List|Treasures
|SS= Amber Relic, Goddess Plume
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*If Link does not take the Heart Container after defeating Ghirahim in the first visit, it will reappear after the fight against the Stalfos on the second visit.
*If {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} does not take the {{Term|SSHD|Heart Container|link}} after defeating {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim|link}} in the first visit, it will reappear after the fight against the {{Plural|SSHD|Stalfos|link}} on the second visit.
*After the mini-boss battle, the mini-boss room will contain a Stalfos and Skulltula which can be defeated to reveal a Treasure Chest.
*After the {{Term|SSHD|Sub-Boss|link}} battle, the arena will contain a {{Term|SSHD|Stalfos|link}} and {{Term|SSHD|Skulltula|link}} which can be defeated to reveal a {{Term|SSHD|Treasure Chest|link}}.{{Clarify}}
*The Dungeon music changes as Link progresses further into it.
*The background music changes as {{Term|SSHD|Link}} progresses further into the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple}}.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
|align= left
|enBr=
|enBrM=
|ja= {{Romanize|天望の神殿|Tenbou no Shinden}}
|jaM= Sky-Gazing Temple
|esS= Templo de la Contemplación
|esSM= Temple of Contemplation
|esL=
|esLM=
|frF= Temple de la contemplation
|frFM= Temple of Contemplation
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= {{De|Tempel des Himmelsblicks}}
|deM=Skyview Temple
|it= Santuario del cielo
|itM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|zhT=
|zhTM=
|zhS=
|zhSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Shrine Dung.png|The Skyview Temple
File:SS Skyview Temple.png|The interior of the {{Term|SS|Skyview Temple}} from {{SS|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Revision as of 19:15, 19 November 2023

The Skyview Temple is an ancient structure that serves as the first Dungeon in Skyward Sword.[1][2]

Entrance to the Skyview Temple

To reach the Skyview Temple, Link must make his way through the Deep Woods area during his search for Zelda. After aiding Bucha, the Kikwi elder, in locating the missing Kikwi, he will give Link the Slingshot. Bucha will also tell Link that he saw a young girl that looked just like him heading towards Skyview Temple.[3] He can use the Slingshot to open the path to Deep Woods, which leads to the Skyview Temple. However, the door leading inside the Dungeon is sealed shut. To open the door to the temple, Link must hit a Shock Switch above the entrance by using his Slingshot.[4]

Themes and Navigation

Fi's Commenthide ▲
Fi says:

This is Skyview Temple, a structure constructed in ancient times. You can expect to encounter many mechanisms designed to keep intruders at bay.

Areas

Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD

First Visit

Link using the Beetle to defeat some Deku Babas on the ceiling

The Skyview Temple, true to its location, has a forest motif. It is a network of gloomy passages in which luminescent plants and fungi grow. Several parts of its internal architecture are in ruins, and the last room even houses a large chasm Link crosses with the help of Vines. Part of the temple is flooded with Water and can be used to Link's advantage. The Skyview Temple only has one floor, but it makes up for it with the huge size of its rooms, as well as the large variety of enemies that inhabit the temple. Contrary to the name, the Skyview Temple is dark and most of the time does not have a view of the sky.

The temple often requires Link to hit Shock Switches with the Slingshot to change the Water level; raising the Water levels will allow the hero to access new passageways, which lead deeper into the Dungeon. Later, after defeating a Stalfos Sub-Boss, Link will be rewarded with the Beetle, a mechanical insect-shaped tool he can pilot towards inaccessible spots, which allows him to hit certain Shock Switches he could not before, in turn allowing him to open doors that lead to new rooms or even collect a Piece of Heart. It also grants him the ability to cut certain ropes and webs around the Temple, creating paths and shortcuts, making crates fall to the ground, making Skulltulas directly vulnerable to terrestrial attacks, and defeating Deku Babas by cutting their stems.

The Boss of the Skyview Temple is Ghirahim, who is defeated by avoiding striking his guard with Link's sword, or by countering one of his attacks. Upon learning that Zelda's presence from the temple has faded, Ghirahim teleports away, leaving behind a Heart Container for Link to collect.[5]

Upon exiting the temple, Link comes across the scenic Skyview Spring. Link intends to find Zelda at the spring, but his fight with Ghirahim prevents that. At the end of the spring, Link finds a Goddess Crest, which he activates to receive a message from Hylia. Fi translates that Zelda has set off for a second sacred place similar to Skyview Spring, known as the Earth Spring.[6][7] After the translation is complete, Link receives the Ruby Tablet which creates a rift in the clouds leading to Eldin Volcano.

Second Visit

The three Stalfos fought at the end

Uniquely among the Dungeons in Skyward Sword, the Skyview Temple must be returned to at least once. Upon meeting Faron, the Water Dragon, she informs Link that she has been gravely injured while defending Lake Floria from Ghirahim's minions. She asks the young hero to retrieve more Sacred Water from Skyview Temple's Skyview Spring because her water has lost its special healing, and says that she will reveal the location of Farore's Sacred Flame to the hero in return.[8] Although it is not necessary to visit every part of the Skyview Temple again, the route to the Skyview Spring is not completely straight and uninterrupted, as some pathways have been blocked off, necessitating new solutions to previous puzzles. Additionally, new and stronger enemies appear to have infested the temple, including Froaks and many Bokoblin Archer.[9] Upon reaching the room where Link fought Ghirahim the first time around, he must now take on a trio of Stalfos. After retrieving the Sacred Water and giving it to Faron, she becomes healed and in turn, she grants Link access to the Ancient Cistern.

Animals

"Use the Water Dragon's Scale to search Faron Woods." onwards
Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD
  1. ↑ These disappear after the Goddess Wall is activated.

Enemies

Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD
  1. ↑ Six do not reappear.
  2. ↑ This Green Bokoblin will only appear if Link walks on the Tightrope near the Big Door while the Green Bokoblin across the pit is still alive.
  3. ↑ Three do not reappear.
  4. ↑ One does not reappear.
"Use the Water Dragon's Scale to search Faron Woods." onwards
Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD
  1. ↑ One does not reappear.
"Travel to the Isle of Songs to learn the next song." onwards
Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD

Sub-Bosses

Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD
"Use the Water Dragon's Scale to search Faron Woods." onwards
Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD
"Travel to the Isle of Songs to learn the next song." onwards
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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 These can be challenged multiple times. Every time they are defeated, a Blue Chest holding a rare Treasure will appear.

Bosses

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Treasures

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Trivia

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
天望の神殿 (Tenbō no Shinden) (SSHD)Same as English.
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
天望神殿 (Tiānwàng shéndiàn) (SSHD) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
天望神殿 (Tiānwàng shéndiàn) (SSHD)[10] 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Tempel der Bezinning (SSHD)[11]Temple of Reflection
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Tempel des Himmelsblicks (SS)Temple of the Sky View
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Gallery

  • The interior of the Skyview Temple from Skyward Sword

    The interior of the Skyview Temple from Skyward Sword

References

  1. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 43
  2. ↑ "Skyview Temple" — Dungeon Map (Skyward Sword HD)
  3. ↑ "That young girl...Zelda-was that her name? Yes...it's all coming back to me. She said she had to travel to the temple deep within these woods, kweee... Oho! I tried to warn her about how dangerous it was there, but the clever little thing vaulted off my belly and ran off on her own just the same. I think she headed down that way toward the temple, kwee...but be sure to take great care if you follow her. That area is crawling with monsters." — Bucha (Skyward Sword HD)
  4. ↑ "He who descended from above: look to the star that the bird rising heavenward gazes upon, and aim your shot there." — Stone Tablet (Skyward Sword HD)
  5. ↑ "I fear I spent far too long teasing and toying with you. The girl's presence has all but faded from this place, which means there's no reason to linger here. Good-bye, sky child. Run and play this time. Get in my way again, though, and you're dead." — Ghirahim (Skyward Sword HD)
  6. ↑ "Master, as I just translated, it would appear that Zelda purified herself in the waters of this spring. I calculate a 97% chance that she has already set out for Eldin, where another great spring exists. However, it is not clear what method of travel Zelda used to move from here to her next destination." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  7. ↑ "From the edge of time I guide you, the one chosen to carry out the goddess's mission. The spirit maiden who descended from the clouds must travel to two sacred places to purify her body. You stand in one of these places: Skyview Spring. The other is known as the Earth Spring. This second spring is hidden away deep within the scorched earth of Eldin. The spirit maiden, ever mindful of the heavy task entrusted to her, has set out for this second sacred place." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  8. ↑ "The wounds he's given me are stubborn things. I have been forced to recuperate in this basin of sacred water. Unfortunately, the healing properties of the sacred water have diminished, and I am now in need of another dose to freshen up my healing bath. Bring me the container of fresh sacred water that I require. Do me this favor, and I'll gladly show you where to find the sacred flame you desire." — Faron (Skyward Sword HD)
  9. ↑ "I am detecting a greater enemy presence in the vicinity than I previously observed. You would be wise to proceed with caution." — Fi (Skyward Sword HD)
  10. ↑ "天望神殿" — Dungeon Map (Skyward Sword HD, Simplified Chinese localization)
  11. ↑ "Tempel der Bezinning" — Dungeon Map (Skyward Sword HD)

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