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:''This article is about the {{Term|Series|Dungeon|link}}­. For other uses, see [[Turtle Rock (Disambiguation)]].''
{{Hatnote|This article is about the {{Term|Series|Dungeon|link}}­. For other uses, see [[Turtle Rock (Disambiguation)]].}}
{{Dungeon
{{Infobox Dungeon
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{{Media
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  |Artwork ALttP= File:TurtleRockArt(ALttP).png
  |Artwork ALttP= File:ALttP Turtle Rock Artwork.png
  |Artwork LA= File:LA Turtle Rock Artwork.png
  |Artwork LA= File:LA Turtle Rock Artwork.png
  |Screenshot ALttP= File:Turtle Rock.png
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  |Screenshot LADX= File:LADX Turtle Rock.png
  |Screenshot LADX= File:LADX Turtle Rock.png
  |Screenshot LANS= File:LANS Turtle Rock.png
  |Screenshot LANS= File:LANS Turtle Rock.png
  |Screenshot ALBW= File:Turtle-Rock.png
  |Screenshot ALBW= File:ALBW Turtle Rock.png
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|pronunciation=  
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|location= {{Term|ALttP|Death Mountain|link}} ({{Term|ALttP|Dark World|link}}) {{Exp Game|ALttP}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Tal Tal Mountain Range|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|ALBW|Lorule Lake|link}} {{Exp Game|ALBW}}
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|game= {{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{ALBW}}
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|other= {{ALttP|Ishinomori|-}}
|ALttP= {{Term|ALttP|Death Mountain|link}} {{Small|({{Term|ALttP|Dark World|link}})}}
|item= {{Term|ALttP|Mirror Shield|link}} {{Exp Game|ALttP}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Magic Rod|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|ALBW|Hylian Shield|link}} {{Exp Game|ALBW}}
|LA= {{Term|LANS|Tal Tal Mountain Range|link}}
|quest= {{Term|ALttP|Crystal|link}} {{Exp Game|ALttP}}<br>{{Term|Series|Heart Container|link}} {{Exp Game|ALttP|LA|ALBW}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Thunder Drum|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|ALBW|Sage|link}} {{Term|ALBW|Impa|link}} {{Exp Game|ALBW}}
|ALBW= {{Term|ALBW|Lorule Lake|link}}
|mini-boss= {{Term|LANS|Blaino|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Hinox|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Hydrosoar|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Rover|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Spike Roller|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Plural|ALBW|Fire Gimos|link}} {{Exp Game|ALBW}}
}}
|boss= {{Term|ALttP|Trinexx|link}} {{Exp Game|ALttP}}<br>{{Term|LANS|Hot Head|link}} {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>{{Term|ALBW|Grinexx|link}} {{Exp Game|ALBW}}
|game= ALttP, LA, ALBW
|other= ALttP (Ishinomori)
|item=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|ALttP= {{Term|ALttP|Mirror Shield|link}}
|LA= {{Term|LANS|Magic Rod|link}}
|ALBW= {{Term|ALBW|Hylian Shield|link}}
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|quest=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|ALttP= {{Term|ALttP|Crystal|link}}, {{Term|ALttP|Heart Container|link}}
|LA= {{Term|LANS|Heart Container|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Thunder Drum|link}}
|ALBW= {{Term|ALBW|Heart Container|link}}, {{Term|ALBW|Sage|link}} {{Term|ALBW|Impa|link}}
}}
|mini-boss=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|ALttP=
|LA= {{Term|LANS|Blaino|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Blue Hinox|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Hydrosoar|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Rover|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Spike Roller|link}}
|ALBW= {{Plural|ALBW|Fire Gimos|link}}
}}
|boss=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|ALttP= {{Term|ALttP|Trinexx|link}}
|LA= {{Term|LANS|Hot Head|link}}
|ALBW= {{Term|ALBW|Grinexx|link}}
}}
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|theme=  
|theme=  
|strategy=  
|strategy=  
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|ALttP= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Turtle Rock#Turtle Rock|Turtle Rock}}
|LA= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening/Turtle Rock|Turtle Rock}}
|ALBW= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds/Turtle Rock|Turtle Rock}}
}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Turtle Rock|Turtle Rocks|Series, LA, LADX, LANS}} is a recurring dungeon in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 147,{{Exp Game|ALttP}} 159 {{Exp Game|ALBW}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Level 8 - Turtle Rock}}|N/A|LANS}}</ref>
}}
{{Term/Store|Turtle Rock|Turtle Rocks|Series, ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, ALBW}} is a recurring dungeon in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 147, {{Exp Game|ALttP}} 148, {{Exp Game|LA, LADX}} & 159 {{Exp Game|ALBW}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Level 8 - Turtle Rock}}|Game Screen|LANS}}</ref>{{Name Ref|ALttP (Ishinomori)}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
====Entrance to {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock}}====
====Entrance to {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock}}====
Turtle Rock is the seventh Dungeon in the [[Dark World]] and the eleventh in the whole game. It can only be accessed by using a [[Warp Point]] on the eastern peak of [[Death Mountain]]. This will warp Link to the roof of the Dungeon, where he must use the [[Quake Medallion]] to open the entrance.
Turtle Rock is the seventh Dungeon in the [[Dark World]] and the eleventh in the whole game. It can only be accessed by using a [[Warp Point]] on the eastern peak of [[Death Mountain]]. This will warp Link to the roof of the Dungeon, where he must use the [[Quake Medallion]] to open the entrance. The exterior of {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock}} was carved into the shape of a {{Term|ALttP|Turtle|link}} by inhabitants of the {{Term|ALttP|Sacred Realm|link}} prior to {{Term|ALttP|Ganon|link}}'s rule.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |publisher= Nintendo |page= 102}}</ref>


====Themes and Navigation====
====Themes and Navigation====
This Dungeon is unique in that its interior looks more like an incredibly extended cavern, instead of having a man-made architecture; likewise, the [[Cane of Somaria]] (previously won in [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]]) shows a new function here: it creates platforms that can travel across floating rails, which help [[Link]] to fully explore this Dungeon, as well as to find torches that must be lit; this also means that a lot of magic power is required (in fact, that's an advice given to Link by [[Sahasrahla]] at the start of the Dungeon).
This Dungeon is unique in that its interior looks more like an incredibly extended cavern, instead of having a man-made architecture; likewise, the [[Cane of Somaria]] (previously won in [[Misery Mire (Dungeon)|Misery Mire]]) shows a new function here: it creates platforms that can travel across floating rails, which help [[Link]] to fully explore this Dungeon, as well as to find torches that must be lit; this also means that a lot of magic power is required (in fact, [[Sahasrahla]] advises Link to have magic at the start of the Dungeon).


Some interesting references to the ''Mario'' series occur here as well: [[Chain Chomp]]s make their debut, and warp pipes carry Link from spot to spot. Similar to the [[Skull Woods (A Link to the Past)|Skull Woods]], there are multiple exits, one of them even leads Link to an apparently empty dead end, but guards a [[Piece of Heart]] in the Light World. But there's more: this is the only location in the game with lava, and it's harmless since Link cannot fall into it. This Dungeon houses the [[Mirror Shield]], useful to repel more powerful projectiles, and the final [[crystal]] (containing [[Princess Zelda]]) is guarded by [[Trinexx]].
Some interesting references to the ''Mario'' series occur here as well: [[Chain Chomp]]s make their debut, and warp pipes carry Link from spot to spot. Similar to the [[Skull Woods]], there are multiple exits, one of them even leads Link to an apparently empty dead end, but guards a [[Piece of Heart]] in the Light World. But there's more: this is the only location in the game with lava, and it's harmless since Link cannot fall into it. This Dungeon houses the [[Mirror Shield]], useful to repel more powerful projectiles, and the final [[crystal]] (containing [[Princess Zelda]]) is guarded by [[Trinexx]].


After Link clears this tough Dungeon, he can access the final Dungeon, which is to the west, across a bridge guarded by [[Lynel]]s (where the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]] would be in the Light World).
After Link clears this tough Dungeon, he can access the final Dungeon, which is to the west, across a bridge guarded by [[Lynel]]s (where the [[Tower of Hera]] would be in the Light World).


=====Minor Enemies=====
=====Areas=====
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Locations
File:ALttP Anti-Fairies Sprite.png|[[Bubble]]
|ALttP= Crystal-Switch Maze, Lift Maze, Pipe Maze
File:ALttP Blue Bari Sprite.png|[[Bari]]
}}
File:ALttP Chain Chomp Sprite.png|[[Chain Chomp]]
 
File:ALttP Flying Tile Sprite.png|[[Flying Tile]]
=====Minor {{Plural|ALttP|Enemy}}=====
File:ALttP Guruguru Bar Sprite.png|[[Guruguru Bar]]
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:ALttP Red Hardhat Beetle Sprite.png|[[Hardhat Beetle]]
|ALttP= Anti-Fairy, Blue Bari, Blade Trap, Chain Chomp, Flying Tile, Guruguru Bar, Helmasaur, Hokkubokku, Laser Eye [2], Light-Green Zol, Medusa, Rabbit Beam, Red Hardhat Beetle, Red Stalfos, Spiketrap, Yellow Stalfos, Zoro
File:ALttP Helmasaur Sprite.png|[[Helmasaur]]
}}
File:ALttP Hokkubokku Sprite.png|[[Hokkubokku]]
File:ALttP Laser Eye Sprite.png|[[Laser Eye]]
File:ALttP Light-Green Zol Sprite.png|{{Term|ALttP|Light-Green Zol|link}}
File:ALttP Medusa Sprite.png|[[Medusa]]
File:ALttP Rabbit Beam Sprite.png|[[Rabbit Beam]]
File:SpinyRoll.png|[[Rolling Spike Trap]]
File:ALttP Red Stalfos Sprite.png|[[Stalfos]]
File:ALttP Stalfos Sprite 2.png|[[Stalfos]]
File:ALttP Blade Trap Sprite.png|[[Trap]]
File:ALttP Zoro Sprite.png|[[Zoro]]
</gallery>


==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
====Entrance to {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock}}====
====Entrance to {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock}}====
To reach the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon|link}}, {{Term|LADX|Link|link}} has to travel through several caves from the center of {{Term|LADX|Tal Tal Mountain Range|link}}. He eventually encounters a {{Term|LADX|Flame Fountain|Link}}, preventing him from going any further. However, by using the {{Term|LADX|Mirror Shield|link}}, obtained in {{Term|LADX|Eagle's Tower|link}}, {{Term|LADX|Link}} manages to get past the fireballs unharmed. Upon reaching {{Term|LADX|Turtle Rock}}'s entrance, he finds that its entrance is a cave guarded by two {{Plural|LADX|Dacto|link}} and {{Term|LADX|Turtle Rock (Boss)|link}} itself, dormant. By playing the {{Term|LADX|Frog's Song of Soul|link}}, the stone head springs to life and starts attacking {{Term|LADX|Link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Hoot! That girl sang her song in front of the Egg! Her 'Ballad of the Wind Fish' is a song of awakening! Did she actually intend to wake the Wind Fish?! The next Sirens' Instrument is in the west. Play your melodies so the unliving stones might hear! Show your courage! The Wind Fish waits for you! Hoot! |Owl|LADX}}</ref> Defeating {{Term|LADX|Turtle Rock (Boss)}} opens the entrance to the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}}.
To reach the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} has to travel through several {{Plural|LANS|Cave|link}} from the center of {{Term|LANS|Tal Tal Mountain Range|link}}. He eventually encounters a {{Term|LANS|Flame Fountain|Link}}, preventing him from going any further. However, by using the {{Term|LANS|Mirror Shield|link}}, obtained in {{Term|LANS|Eagle's Tower|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Link}} manages to get past the fireballs unharmed, arriving in the {{Term|LANS|Western Tal Tal Mountains|link}}. Upon reaching {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock}}'s entrance, he finds that its entrance is a {{Term|LANS|Cave|link}} guarded by two {{Plural|LANS|Dacto|link}} and {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock (Boss)|link}} itself, dormant. By playing the {{Term|LANS|Frog's Song of Soul|link}}, the stone head springs to life and starts attacking {{Term|LANS|Link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Hoot! That girl sang her song in front of the Egg! Her 'Ballad of the Wind Fish' is a song of awakening! Did she actually intend to wake the Wind Fish?! The next Sirens' Instrument is in the west. Play your melodies so the unliving stones might hear! Show your courage! The Wind Fish waits for you! Hoot! |Owl|LADX}}</ref> Defeating {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock (Boss)}} opens the entrance to the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}}.


====Themes and Navigation====
====Themes and Navigation====
The {{Term|LADX|Dungeon|link}} appears to be a volcano, as there are many lava pits scattered throughout it. The walls are red and the floors are yellow. There are two rooms which connect to the peak of the western {{Term|LADX|Tal Tal Mountain Range|link}}, and exiting and reentering the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}} is necessary to proceed. A recurring puzzle in this {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}} involves the use of flashing blocks which create land when pushed over holes or lava. In some rooms, it is only necessary to create a path, while in others, covering all of the holes makes a {{Term|LADX|Treasure Chest|link}} appear.
The {{Term|LANS|Dungeon|link}} appears to be within a volcano, as there are many {{Term|LANS|Lava|link}} pits scattered throughout it. The walls are composed of brown rocks and the floor consists of cracked gray stone.{{Note|In {{LADX}}, the walls are red and the floors are orange.}} A fiery haze is present in rooms with {{Term|LANS|Lava}}. There are two rooms which connect to the peak of the {{Term|LANS|Western Tal Tal Mountains|link}}, and exiting and reentering the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}} is necessary to proceed. A recurring puzzle in this {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}} involves the use of flashing blocks which create land when pushed over {{Plural|LANS|Hole|link}} or {{Term|LANS|Lava}}. In some rooms, it is only necessary to create a path, while in others, covering all of the {{Plural|LANS|Hole}} makes a {{Term|LANS|Treasure Chest|link}} appear.


This {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}} is notable for the fact that it features many previously encountered mini-bosses as enemies, many which have to be defeated for a {{Term|LADX|Small Key|link}} or to move on. These include {{Term|LADX|Rolling Bones|link}}, {{Term|LADX|Hinox|link}}, {{Plural|LADX|Dodongo Snake|link}}, and {{Term|LADX|Smasher|link}}. These mini-bosses effectively act like normal enemies, as they will reappear at a later time. {{Term|LADX|Cue Ball|link}},  another previous mini-boss also appears but does not reappear upon its defeat unlike the others. However, the true mini-boss of this {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}} is {{Term|LADX|Blaino|link}}, a creature which uses its boxing gloves to hurt {{Term|LADX|Link}} and send him to the entrance of the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}}.
This {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}} notably features many previously encountered {{Plural|LANS|Sub-Boss|link}} as {{Plural|LANS|Enemy|link}}, many which have to be defeated for a {{Term|LANS|Small Key|link}} or to move on. These include a {{Term|LANS|Spike Roller|link}}, a {{Term|LANS|Hinox|link}}, two {{Plural|LANS|Dodongo Snake|link}}, and a {{Term|LANS|Rover|link}}. These {{Plural|LANS|Sub-Boss}} effectively act like normal {{Plural|LANS|Enemy}}, as they will reappear at a later time. {{Term|LANS|Hydrosoar|link}},  another previous {{Term|LANS|Sub-Boss}}, also appears but does not reappear upon its defeat unlike the others. However, the true {{Term|LANS|Sub-Boss}} of this {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}} is {{Term|LANS|Blaino|link}}, a creature which uses its boxing gloves to hurt {{Term|LANS|Link}} and send him to the entrance of the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}}.


Some passageways defy the predominant fire theme of the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}}, as they are frozen and have ice blocks. The main tool of this {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}} is the {{Term|LADX|Magic Rod|link}}, which is necessary to burn away the ice blocks and to defeat the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}}'s {{Term|LADX|Boss}}, {{Term|LADX|Hot Head|link}}, a giant fireball that lives in a pool of lava.
Some passageways defy the predominant {{Term|LANS|Fire|link}} theme of the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}}, as they are frozen and have {{Plural|LANS|Ice Block|link}}. The main tool of this {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}} is the {{Term|LANS|Magic Rod|link}}, which is necessary to burn away the {{Plural|LANS|Ice Block}} and to defeat the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}}'s {{Term|LANS|Boss}}, {{Term|LANS|Hot Head|link}}, a giant fireball that lives in a pool of {{Term|LANS|Lava}}.


When viewed on the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon Map|link}}, the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}} is in the shape of a turtle, which fits the appearance of the exterior of this {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}}.
When viewed on the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon Map|link}}, the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}} is in the shape of a turtle, which fits the appearance of the exterior of this {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}}.


=====Minor Enemies=====
====={{Plural|LANS|Enemy}}=====
{{Tab2
{{Gallery List|Enemies
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|LA= Arm-Mimic, Beamos, Blade Trap, Dodongo Snake, Gibdo, Goomba, Hinox, Peahat, Rolling Bones, Rope, Smasher, Spark, Vacuum Mouth, Vire, Zol
|align=  
|LADX= Arm-Mimic, Beamos, Blade Trap, Dodongo Snake, Gibdo, Goomba, Green Zol, Hinox, Peahat, Rolling Bones, Rope, Smasher, Spark, Vacuum Mouth, Vire
|default= 3
|LANS= Arm-Mimic, Beamos, Blade Trap, Dodongo Snake, Gibdo, Goomba, Green Zol, Peahat, Podoboo, Red Stalfos, Rope, Spark, Vacuum Mouth, Vire
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File:LADX Arm-Mimic Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Arm-Mimic|link}}
File:LADX Beamos Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Beamos|link}}
File:LADX Blade Trap Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Blade Trap|link}}
File:LADX Dodongo Snake Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Dodongo Snake|link}}
File:LADX Gibdo Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Gibdo|link}}
File:LADX Goomba Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Goomba|link}}
File:LADX Hinox Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Hinox|link}}
File:LADX Peahat Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Peahat|link}}
File:LADX Rolling Bones Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Rolling Bones|link}}
File:LADX Rope Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Rope|link}}
File:LADX Smasher Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Smasher|link}}
File:LADX Spark Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Spark|link}}
File:LADX Vacuum Mouth Sprite.gif|{{Term|LADX|Vacuum Mouth|link}}
File:LADX Vire Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Vire|link}}
File:LADX Zol Green Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Zol|link}}
</gallery>
|tab3= {{LA|NS|-}}
|content3= <gallery>
File:LANS Arm-Mimic Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Arm-Mimic|link}}
File:LANS Beamos Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Beamos|link}}
File:LANS Blade Trap Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Blade Trap|link}}
File:LANS Dodongo Snake Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Dodongo Snake|link}}
File:LANS Gibdo Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Gibdo|link}}
File:LANS Goomba Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Goomba|link}}
File:LANS Green Zol Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Green Zol|link}}
File:LANS Peahat Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Peahat|link}}
File:LANS Podoboo Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Podoboo|link}}
File:LANS Red Stalfos Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Red Stalfos|link}}
File:LANS Rope Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Rope|link}}
File:LANS Spark Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Spark|link}}
File:LANS Vacuum Mouth Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Vacuum Mouth|link}}
File:LANS Vire Model.png|{{Term|LANS|Vire|link}}
</gallery>
}}
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Additionally, two warp tiles on the first floor can take Link to alternate exits that are otherwise off-limits. Both exits lead outside onto small balconies, where Link can summon [[Irene]] by using the [[Bell]]. The east balcony is surrounded by [[Fairy|Fairies]], while the west one leads to a [[Piece of Heart]].
Additionally, two warp tiles on the first floor can take Link to alternate exits that are otherwise off-limits. Both exits lead outside onto small balconies, where Link can summon [[Irene]] by using the [[Bell]]. The east balcony is surrounded by [[Fairy|Fairies]], while the west one leads to a [[Piece of Heart]].


=====Minor Enemies=====
=====Minor {{Plural|ALBW|Enemy}}=====
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:ALBW Beamos Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Beamos|link}}
|ALBW= Beamos, Blade Trap, Chasupa, Fire Gimos, Fire Wizzrobe, Flamola, Gibo, Guruguru Bar, Ice Wizzrobe, Green Kodongo, Medusa, Red Popo
File:ALBW Blade Trap Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Blade Trap|link}}
}}
File:ALBW Chasupa Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Chasupa|link}}
File:ALBW Fire Gimos Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Fire Gimos|link}}
File:ALBW Fire Wizzrobe Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Fire Wizzrobe|link}}
File:ALBW Flamola Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Flamola|link}}
File:ALBW Gibo Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Gibo|link}}
File:ALBW Guruguru Bar Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Guruguru Bar|link}}
File:ALBW Ice Wizzrobe Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Ice Wizzrobe|link}}
File:ALBW Red Kodongo Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Kodongo|link}}
File:ALBW Medusa Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Medusa|link}}
File:ALBW Red Popo Model.png|{{Term|ALBW|Red Popo|link}}
</gallery>


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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Turtle Rock is also featured in the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. Like in the game, Turtle Rock is the Dungeon where [[Princess Zelda]] has been imprisoned in a [[crystal]] by [[Agahnim]].
Turtle Rock is also featured in the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. Like in the game, Turtle Rock is the Dungeon where [[Princess Zelda]] has been imprisoned in a [[crystal]] by [[Agahnim]].


After learning the location of Turtle Rock, Link heads there and strikes the top of it with the [[Master Sword]] to allow a lightning bolt to hit it, revealing the entrance. Inside the lava-infested Dungeon,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=A lava lake! This place is hot as an inferno!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=11}}</ref> Link finds Zelda imprisoned in a crystal,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Zelda!! Is it '''really''' you this time[...]?!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> but he is then attacked by a [[Trinexx|three-headed dragon]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link! Watch your back!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> However, [[Roam]], who had been following Link,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Ha ha ha! I followed you all this way...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=16}}</ref>  arrives just in time to save the young hero from one of the dragon  head's attacks. Roam and Link then cut off the dragon's ice head, causing its ice and fire to mix and explode.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='''Move''' it, hero! Without that head, the monster's fire and ice will mix violently! You can guess what happens next!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=1}}</ref> The explosion shatters Zelda's crystal, and with the princess now rescued, the group quickly escapes Turtle Rock as it begins to collapse.
After learning the location of Turtle Rock, Link heads there and strikes the top of it with the [[Master Sword]] to allow a lightning bolt to hit it, revealing the entrance. Inside the lava-infested Dungeon,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=A lava lake! This place is hot as an inferno!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=11}}</ref> Link finds Zelda imprisoned in a crystal,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Zelda!! Is it '''really''' you this time[...]?!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=12}}</ref> but he is then attacked by a [[Trinexx|three-headed dragon]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link! Watch your back!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=12}}</ref> However, [[Roam]], who had been following Link,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Ha ha ha! I followed you all this way...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=16}}</ref>  arrives just in time to save the young hero from one of the dragon  head's attacks. Roam and Link then cut off the dragon's ice head, causing its ice and fire to mix and explode.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='''Move''' it, hero! Without that head, the monster's fire and ice will mix violently! You can guess what happens next!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=1}}</ref> The explosion shatters Zelda's crystal, and with the princess now rescued, the group quickly escapes Turtle Rock as it begins to collapse.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
==Trivia==
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 26 April 2024

This article is about the Dungeon­. For other uses, see Turtle Rock (Disambiguation).

Turtle Rock is a recurring dungeon in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed]

Overview

A Link to the Past

Entrance to Turtle Rock

Turtle Rock is the seventh Dungeon in the Dark World and the eleventh in the whole game. It can only be accessed by using a Warp Point on the eastern peak of Death Mountain. This will warp Link to the roof of the Dungeon, where he must use the Quake Medallion to open the entrance. The exterior of Turtle Rock was carved into the shape of a Turtle by inhabitants of the Sacred Realm prior to Ganon's rule.[3]

Themes and Navigation

This Dungeon is unique in that its interior looks more like an incredibly extended cavern, instead of having a man-made architecture; likewise, the Cane of Somaria (previously won in Misery Mire) shows a new function here: it creates platforms that can travel across floating rails, which help Link to fully explore this Dungeon, as well as to find torches that must be lit; this also means that a lot of magic power is required (in fact, Sahasrahla advises Link to have magic at the start of the Dungeon).

Some interesting references to the Mario series occur here as well: Chain Chomps make their debut, and warp pipes carry Link from spot to spot. Similar to the Skull Woods, there are multiple exits, one of them even leads Link to an apparently empty dead end, but guards a Piece of Heart in the Light World. But there's more: this is the only location in the game with lava, and it's harmless since Link cannot fall into it. This Dungeon houses the Mirror Shield, useful to repel more powerful projectiles, and the final crystal (containing Princess Zelda) is guarded by Trinexx.

After Link clears this tough Dungeon, he can access the final Dungeon, which is to the west, across a bridge guarded by Lynels (where the Tower of Hera would be in the Light World).

Areas
Minor Enemies

Link's Awakening

Entrance to Turtle Rock

To reach the Dungeon, Link has to travel through several Caves from the center of Tal Tal Mountain Range. He eventually encounters a Flame Fountain, preventing him from going any further. However, by using the Mirror Shield, obtained in Eagle's Tower, Link manages to get past the fireballs unharmed, arriving in the Western Tal Tal Mountains. Upon reaching Turtle Rock's entrance, he finds that its entrance is a Cave guarded by two Dactos and Turtle Rock itself, dormant. By playing the Frog's Song of Soul, the stone head springs to life and starts attacking Link.[4] Defeating Turtle Rock opens the entrance to the Dungeon.

Themes and Navigation

The Dungeon appears to be within a volcano, as there are many Lava pits scattered throughout it. The walls are composed of brown rocks and the floor consists of cracked gray stone.[note 1] A fiery haze is present in rooms with Lava. There are two rooms which connect to the peak of the Western Tal Tal Mountains, and exiting and reentering the Dungeon is necessary to proceed. A recurring puzzle in this Dungeon involves the use of flashing blocks which create land when pushed over Holes or Lava. In some rooms, it is only necessary to create a path, while in others, covering all of the Holes makes a Treasure Chest appear.

This Dungeon notably features many previously encountered Sub-Bosses as Enemies, many which have to be defeated for a Small Key or to move on. These include a Spike Roller, a Hinox, two Dodongo Snakes, and a Rover. These Sub-Bosses effectively act like normal Enemies, as they will reappear at a later time. Hydrosoar, another previous Sub-Boss, also appears but does not reappear upon its defeat unlike the others. However, the true Sub-Boss of this Dungeon is Blaino, a creature which uses its boxing gloves to hurt Link and send him to the entrance of the Dungeon.

Some passageways defy the predominant Fire theme of the Dungeon, as they are frozen and have Ice Blocks. The main tool of this Dungeon is the Magic Rod, which is necessary to burn away the Ice Blocks and to defeat the Dungeon's Boss, Hot Head, a giant fireball that lives in a pool of Lava.

When viewed on the Dungeon Map, the Dungeon is in the shape of a turtle, which fits the appearance of the exterior of this Dungeon.

Enemies
Link's AwakeningLink's Awakening DXLink's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

A Link Between Worlds

Entrance to Turtle Rock

Turtle Rock is located in the southeastern corner of Lorule. The nearby Mama Turtle needs her three babies, which are located throughout the lake. Link must use the Zora's Flippers to get them back to their mother. After completing this task, the turtles will create a platform for Link to ride to the dungeon's entrance.

Themes and Navigation

The dungeon is based on warp points, which teleport Link to different places in Turtle Rock. Although Turtle Rock is small in size (two floors shaped to resemble turtles), it requires many small keys for it to be completed. The dungeon features lava, which can be controlled easier with the Ice Rod. Freezing eruptions of lava allows Link to Wall Merge and get to the opposite side. The Ice Rod also allows Link to freeze teeter-totter type platforms in place. The dungeon utilizes switches to make platforms rise above the lava and open doors. Another main theme of the dungeon is climbing higher along the side walls, allowing Link to turn into a painting and reach previously inaccessible platforms. Turtle Rock is populated by Kodongos, Wizzrobes, Gibo and fiery Swamola. The miniboss of this dungeon is a group of five Fire Gimos, one large and four small.

The Compass is in the very center of the first floor. Link must activate all four switches on the corners of the platform to reveal the chest. The Big Key is in the central northern room of B1, on a high level grate. Link must wall merge to the door that accesses the grate level, and have a key to open it.

This dungeon also contains the Hylian Shield, which operates in much the same manner as the Mirror Shield does in previous titles, namely, reflecting beams and fire from enemies such as Beamos and Lynel. The Shield can be acquired directly after getting the Big Key by un-merging from a wall to push over a grate bridge in the central room of B1. The grate is right outside the entrance to the Big Key room, on the northern end of the central room. Crossing the grate bridge leads to the Hylian Shield's chest.

Additionally, two warp tiles on the first floor can take Link to alternate exits that are otherwise off-limits. Both exits lead outside onto small balconies, where Link can summon Irene by using the Bell. The east balcony is surrounded by Fairies, while the west one leads to a Piece of Heart.

Minor Enemies

Other Appearances

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Non-Canon Information
Turtle Rock, as seen in the comic

Turtle Rock is also featured in the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori. Like in the game, Turtle Rock is the Dungeon where Princess Zelda has been imprisoned in a crystal by Agahnim.

After learning the location of Turtle Rock, Link heads there and strikes the top of it with the Master Sword to allow a lightning bolt to hit it, revealing the entrance. Inside the lava-infested Dungeon,[5] Link finds Zelda imprisoned in a crystal,[6] but he is then attacked by a three-headed dragon.[7] However, Roam, who had been following Link,[8] arrives just in time to save the young hero from one of the dragon head's attacks. Roam and Link then cut off the dragon's ice head, causing its ice and fire to mix and explode.[9] The explosion shatters Zelda's crystal, and with the princess now rescued, the group quickly escapes Turtle Rock as it begins to collapse.

Trivia

  • Turtle-shaped rocks, likely based on the term "Turtle Rock", can be found in Tri Force Heroes. As hinted at in Vol. 2 of the Drablands Diary, there is one such rock hidden in the background in each Level of Riverside.

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • カメ岩 (Kame Iwa) (ALttP)[14]
  • カメイワ (Kame Iwa) (ALBW)[13]
  • Same as English.
  • Turtle Rock
Canada
FrenchCA
  • Roc de la Tortue (LANS)
  • Rocher de la Tortue (ALBW)[19]
  • Turtle Rock
  •  
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  • Roc de la Tortue (LANS)
  • Rocher de la tortue (ALBW)[16]
  • Turtle Rock
  •  
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Schildkrötenfelsen (ALBW)[15] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Rocca Tartaruga (ALttP | LA | LADX | LANS | ALBW)[10][11][12]Same as English.
The Republic of Korea
Korean
거북바위 (Geobug-bawi) (ALBW)[17]Turtle Rock
Latin America
SpanishLA
Isla de la Tortuga (ALBW)[18] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Isla de la Tortuga (ALBW) 
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Other Names

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Turtle Rock Dungeon[20]
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Turtle Rock Dungeon[20]
Applies to
Link's Awakening
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Name
Turtle Rock Dungeon[20]
Applies to
Link's Awakening DX
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Turtle Rock Dungeon[20]
A Link to the Past

Zelda.com

Encyclopedia
Turtle Rock Dungeon[20]
Link's Awakening

Zelda.com

Encyclopedia
Turtle Rock Dungeon[20]
Link's Awakening DX

Zelda.com

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Layout of Turtle Rock from Link's Awakening

    Layout of Turtle Rock from Link's Awakening

  • Layout of Turtle Rock from Link's Awakening DX

    Layout of Turtle Rock from Link's Awakening DX

  • The Thunder Drum from Link's Awakening DX

    The Thunder Drum from Link's Awakening DX

  • Warp points inside Turtle Rock from A Link Between Worlds

    Warp points inside Turtle Rock from A Link Between Worlds

  • Link creating a path through lava with the Ice Rod from A Link Between Worlds

    Link creating a path through lava with the Ice Rod from A Link Between Worlds

  • Link fighting Grinexx from A Link Between Worlds

    Link fighting Grinexx from A Link Between Worlds

See Also

Notes

  1. ↑ In Link's Awakening DX, the walls are red and the floors are orange.

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 147, (ALttP) 148, (LA | LADX) & 159 (ALBW)
  2. ↑ "Level 8 - Turtle Rock" — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  3. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 102
  4. ↑ "Hoot! That girl sang her song in front of the Egg! Her 'Ballad of the Wind Fish' is a song of awakening! Did she actually intend to wake the Wind Fish?! The next Sirens' Instrument is in the west. Play your melodies so the unliving stones might hear! Show your courage! The Wind Fish waits for you! Hoot!" — Owl (Link's Awakening DX)
  5. ↑ "A lava lake! This place is hot as an inferno!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 11)
  6. ↑ "Zelda!! Is it really you this time[...]?!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  7. ↑ "Link! Watch your back!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  8. ↑ "Ha ha ha! I followed you all this way..." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 16)
  9. ↑ "Move it, hero! Without that head, the monster's fire and ice will mix violently! You can guess what happens next!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 1)
  10. ↑ "7 Rocca Tartaruga" — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  11. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 148
  12. ↑ "Rocca Tartaruga" — Weather Vane (A Link Between Worlds, Italian localization)
  13. ↑ "カメイワで迷う
    オヌシの姿が見えるぞ    " — Fortune Teller (A Link Between Worlds)
  14. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 3
  15. ↑ "Ich seeehe... Ich seeehe... Du stehst ratlos im Schildkrötenfelsen. Du blickst durch die Hinweisbrille!" — Fortune Teller (A Link Between Worlds)
  16. ↑ "Je te vois, perdu dans les tréfonds du rocher de la tortue." — Fortune Teller (A Link Between Worlds)
  17. ↑ "거북바위에서 헤매는
    자네의 모습이 보이네    " — Fortune Teller (A Link Between Worlds)
  18. ↑ "Me está llegaaando... Te veo vagando en la Isla de la Tortuga..." — Fortune Teller (A Link Between Worlds)
  19. ↑ "Je te vois, perdu dans les tréfonds du rocher de la Tortue." — Fortune Teller (A Link Between Worlds)
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Turtle Rock Dungeon
    In Hyrule: Found in the Dark World, the Turtle Rock Dungeon is one of the seven Palaces Link explored during his quest to recover the Crystals necessary to unlock Ganon's Tower. Within its walls, Link found the Mirror Shield and defeated the Palace guardian named Trinexx.


    On Koholint Island: Found on Koholint Island, the Turtle Rock Dungeon is one of the eight dungeons Link conquered during his quest to wake the Wind Fish. In the Dungeon, Link found the Magic Rod and defeated Hot Head to get the Thunder Drum."     — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia (web archive), Zelda.com (archive), retrieved January 24, 2022.
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