Waterfall Cave
The Waterfall Cave,[1][2] also known as the Cave Behind the Waterfall,[3] is a location in Skyward Sword. Link's Crimson Loftwing is hidden here by Groose and his lackeys at the beginning of the game. It is also the home of the Moonlight Merchant.
Features and Overview
This is the cave behind the waterfall. It is one of the more dangerous places in Skyloft, due to the abundance of monsters that call it home.
I can confirm the existence of treasure chests. I recommend exploring the area around that broken fence.
The Waterfall Cave is a Cave behind a large Waterfall on the island of Skyloft. It is infested by a number of Monsters and cannot be entered without a Sword,[4] due to the fact that the entrance is blocked by wooden stakes. It is first visited when Link is looking for his Crimson Loftwing, which had recently gone missing. After speaking to a majority of the inhabitants of Skyloft, Pipit informs Link about the whereabouts of his missing Loftwing, suggesting that Groose may be behind its disappearance. He then presses on to tell Link that Fledge was forced to keep it a secret from him.[5][6] Groose and his gang had captured and hidden Link's Crimson Loftwing near their hideout which is located beside the Waterfall.[7] Link proceeds to enter the Waterfall Cave and senses the cries of his Loftwing nearby. However, the entrance is blocked by wooden stakes that can only be cut down with a Sword. A Sign can be found next to the stakes.[8] After obtaining a Practice Sword from Eagus at the Sparring Hall, Link ventures inside. After exiting the Cave, Link meets up with Zelda and finds his Loftwing trapped behind a number of large wooden planks.[9] After cutting down the planks, his Crimson Loftwing is freed, and he may participate in the Wing Ceremony.
Two Red Rupees can be found inside a crawlspace hidden behind Grass at the rear end of the Cave. After obtaining the Goddess's Harp from Zelda at the Temple of Time, Link can return to the Waterfall and strum his harp near a patch of Blessed Butterflies to awaken an odd Gossip Stone known as the Moonlight Merchant. The Moonlight Merchant will sell Link rare Treasures for large sums of Rupees.
If Link helps Batreaux transform into a Human, the Monsters inside the Cave will disappear.
Animals
Enemies
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Green Chuchu ×8
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Keese ×14
| After Batreaux becomes Human |
Inhabitants
Treasure Chests
| Treasure Chest | |
|---|---|
| Contents | |
| Notes | On the ledge near the entrance of the Cave |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Notes | On a small ledge in an open, southern area of the Waterfall Cave accessible by Vines |
| Treasure Chest | Contents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
On the ledge near the entrance of the Cave | ||
On a small ledge in an open, southern area of the Waterfall Cave accessible by Vines |
Trivia
- After Batreaux is transformed into a human, the curse on Skyloft is lifted. In effect, the Keese and Chuchus that originally inhabited the Waterfall Cave disappear.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 JapanJapanese | 滝の裏への洞窟 (Taki no Ura-e no Doukutsu) | Cave behind the Waterfall |
 The People's Republic of ChinaChineseSISimplified | 通往瀑布深处的洞窟 (Tōngwǎng pùbù shēnchù de dòngkū) | |
 The Republic of China The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China The Macao Special Administrative Region of ChinaChineseTRTraditional | 通往瀑布深處的洞窟 (Tōngwǎng pùbù shēnchù de dòngkū) | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Other Names
| Name | Waterfall[10] |
|---|---|
| Applies to | |
| Source | |
| Superseded by |
| Name | Applies to | Source | Superseded by |
|---|---|---|---|
Waterfall[10] |
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 296 (SSSkyward Sword)
- ↑
Waterfall Cave
— Map (Skyward Sword HD) - ↑
This is the cave behind the waterfall. It is one of the more dangerous places in Skyloft, due to the abundance of monsters that call it home.
— Fi (Skyward Sword HD) - ↑
If you're going out to the waterfall, remember that there are some dangerous things there. Creepy, crawly things. You'll need to carry a sword. I think I saw the Knight Commander go into the Sparring Hall a while ago. You should go ask him if you can borrow one!
— Pipit (Skyward Sword HD) - ↑
I heard your Loftwing has gone missing, so I thought I'd join in the search. And get this: when I asked Fledge what he knew, he started acting weird.
— Pipit (Skyward Sword HD) - ↑
It sounds like Groose forced him to keep quiet about it. Go on! Tell him the truth.
— Pipit (Skyward Sword HD) - ↑
It sounds like Groose and his buddies had a plan to capture your bird and hide him near a waterfall. Well, near a waterfall would mean... Quick—let's take a look at your map. That's it! Right there. I think it means the waterfall marked here with [Map X]Icon.
— Pipit (Skyward Sword HD) - ↑
Waterfall Cave
— Sign (Skyward Sword HD)
Beware of bloodsucking monsters! No kids allowed. - ↑
Look! There he is! No doubt about it. That's your Loftwing, Link!
— Zelda (Skyward Sword HD) - ↑
Waterfall
— Main Screen (Skyward Sword)
