THE LEGEND OF ZELDA · NES

Overworld Map & Secrets

All 128 overworld screens across 8 regions. Every hidden cave, bomb spot, fairy fountain, and dungeon entrance.

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128

Total Screens

8

Regions

9

Dungeon Entrances

4

Fairy Fountains

20+

Hidden Caves

Overworld Regions

Starting Area

~~15 screens

The central starting point. Cave with Wooden Sword is on the first screen. Dungeon 1 (The Eagle) is visible immediately to the north.

Wooden Sword

Candle Shop

Dungeon 1 entrance

Eastern Forest

~~20 screens

Dense forest area east of start. Multiple hidden caves behind bombable trees and walls. Dungeon 6 (The Dragon) entrance is in the graveyard nearby.

Dungeon 6 entrance

Heart Container (bomb tree)

Western Hyrule

~~18 screens

Lake region in the west. Dungeon 5 (The Lizard) is hidden here behind a bombable wall. Using the Recorder on the lake drains it to reveal Dungeon 7.

Dungeon 5 entrance

Dungeon 7 (Recorder on lake)

Blue Ring Shop (250 rupees)

Northern Mountains

~~15 screens

Mountainous terrain with Spectacle Rock — the entrance to Dungeon 9 (Death Mountain). Bomb between the two rocks to enter. Strong enemies patrol this area.

Dungeon 9 (Spectacle Rock)

Magical Sword cave (12+ hearts)

Southern Coast

~~20 screens

Coastal area with the dock for the Raft. Use the Raft from the dock to reach Dungeon 4. Dungeon 3 is in the forest area to the south.

Raft dock → Dungeon 4

Dungeon 3 entrance

Heart Container

Graveyard

~~12 screens

Ghini ghosts patrol this area. Push certain gravestones to reveal hidden stairs. The Magical Sword cave requires 12 Heart Containers.

Magical Sword (12 hearts)

Hidden caves under graves

Lost Woods / Lost Hills

~~8 screens

Repeating screens that loop unless you follow the correct pattern. Lost Woods: go north, west, south, west. Lost Hills: go north 4 times.

Power Bracelet (Armos Knight)

Shortcut to north Hyrule

Northeast Desert

~~20 screens

Open desert area with Leevers and Peahats. Dungeon 2 (The Moon) is hidden here — bomb a rock face to reveal the entrance. Dungeon 8 is hidden nearby.

Dungeon 2 entrance

Dungeon 8 entrance (Armos)

Shops

Overworld Secrets

Bombable walls

Many cliff faces and rocks hide caves with shops, Heart Containers, or rupees. Try bombing any suspicious wall.

Burn bushes

Use the Candle on bushes to reveal hidden staircases. Some lead to dungeons, others to item caves.

Push gravestones

Certain gravestones in the Graveyard can be pushed to reveal underground stairs.

Armos Knights

Touch the stationary Armos Knight statues — some guard important items like the Power Bracelet.

Fairy fountains

Several ponds around Hyrule contain fairies that fully heal Link. Memorize their locations.

Old Man caves

Hidden caves with Old Men offer upgrades, hints, or force you to pay rupees ("Pay me for the door repair charge").

Dock points

Once you have the Raft, stand on any dock to sail to a new area. The primary one reaches Dungeon 4.

Recorder warp

After getting the Recorder (Dungeon 5), play it on the overworld to warp to any cleared dungeon entrance.

Recommended Exploration Order

Start screen — grab the Wooden Sword from the cave.

Clear Dungeon 1 (The Eagle) — get the Bow.

Buy the Blue Candle (60 rupees) and explore southern forest.

Clear Dungeons 2 & 3 — get Magical Boomerang and Raft.

Raft to Dungeon 4 — get the Stepladder.

Clear Dungeon 5 — get the Recorder. Now you can fast-travel.

Buy the Blue Ring (250 rupees) before tackling Dungeons 6+.

Clear Dungeons 6 & 7 — get Magical Rod and Red Candle.

Collect the Magical Sword (Graveyard, 12+ hearts).

Clear Dungeon 8 — get the Magical Key.

Death Mountain (Dungeon 9) — defeat Ganon with Silver Arrows.

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