River of the Dead

The River of the Dead is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.^[1]^[2]

Features and Overview

Breath of the Wild

The River of the Dead is a body of Cold Water located on the western portion of the Great Plateau. It is fed by a Waterfall originating from Mount Hylia. Due to its altitude and the presence of Cold Water, the air around the River of the Dead is afflicted by a Freezing Climate, which requires Link to have at least one level of Cold Resistance to traverse the area without taking damage. The River flows west and leads off of the Great Plateau, ending in a Waterfall that feeds into the Regencia River. Just before this is a damaged wooden bridge, which spans the entirety of the River. To cross it, Link must use the Magnesis Rune to manipulate a nearby Metal Plate, laying flat against the bridge's planks. A Raft can be found at the end of a Dock near the River's center. Scattered on the riverbank are various Trees, patches of Grass, unlit Campfires, and Fallen Guardians. A Cooking Pot can be found in the remains of a Ruined House.

There is a cave behind the Waterfall that feeds the River of the Dead which houses two Treasure Chests.

Creatures

Wood Pigeon

Enemies

Equipment

Korok Seeds

Korok
Type	Leaves with Fairy Dust
Notes	Under the south end of the bridge

Korok	Type	Notes
	Leaves with Fairy Dust	Under the south end of the bridge

Materials

Treasure Chests

Treasure Chest	Metal Chest
Contents	Amber
Notes	Beneath the Water beside the dock
Treasure Chest	Metal Chest
Contents	Amber
Notes	Beneath the Water along the eastern bank of the River
Treasure Chest	Metal Chest
Contents	Spiked Boko Bow
Notes	Along the south-side wall of the cave behind the Waterfall feeding the River
Treasure Chest	Metal Chest
Contents	Arrow x5
Notes	Along the east-side wall of the cave behind the Waterfall feeding the River
Treasure Chest	Metal Chest
Contents	Fire Arrow x5
Notes	Along the east-side wall of the cave behind the Waterfall feeding the River

Treasure Chest	Contents	Notes
Metal Chest	Amber	Beneath the Water beside the dock
Metal Chest	Amber	Beneath the Water along the eastern bank of the River
Metal Chest	Spiked Boko Bow	Along the south-side wall of the cave behind the Waterfall feeding the River
Metal Chest	Arrow x5	Along the east-side wall of the cave behind the Waterfall feeding the River
Metal Chest	Fire Arrow x5	Along the east-side wall of the cave behind the Waterfall feeding the River

Master Mode

Treasure Chest	Wooden Chest
Contents	Soldier's Shield
Notes	Atop a Sky Octorok platform near the dock
Treasure Chest	Wooden Chest
Contents	Soldier's Bow
Notes	Atop a Sky Octorok platform near the northwestern bridge
Treasure Chest	Metal Chest
Contents	Knight's Claymore
Notes	Atop a Sky Octorok platform near the Waterfall feeding the River

Treasure Chest	Contents	Notes
Wooden Chest	Soldier's Shield	Atop a Sky Octorok platform near the dock
Wooden Chest	Soldier's Bow	Atop a Sky Octorok platform near the northwestern bridge
Metal Chest	Knight's Claymore	Atop a Sky Octorok platform near the Waterfall feeding the River

Tears of the Kingdom

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As in Breath of the Wild, the River of the Dead is located on the Great Plateau. A new passage within the River of the Dead Waterfall Cave has been revealed, leading deeper underground.

Areas

River of the Dead Waterfall Cave