Skyward Sword: Eldin Volcano

Wii · 2011Switch HD · 2021Switch 2 · backward compatible

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Second surface region. Mogma live in the rock. Two dungeons: Earth Temple, then much later the Fire Sanctuary on the summit.

Eldin location groups Eldin Eldin VolcanoEarth TempleVolcano Summit · Fire Sanctuary
Original location-group diagram. Not to scale; lines group destinations rather than mark walkable paths. See the region tables and chapter guides for access requirements.

The Earth Temple is the second dungeon: a key broken into five pieces on the way in, Scaldera inside, the Amber Tablet and the bomb bag as the prizes. The Fire Sanctuary is the sixth dungeon, up on the Volcano Summit, and it is where Ghirahim’s second fight and Din’s Flame sit. The Silent Realm’s prize is the Fireshield Earrings, which are what let you tolerate the crater heat. The late Song of the Hero visit changes the route after Link is captured.

Eldin the fire dragon is a character in the table, not a landmark you can confuse with the mountain’s name if you read the role column. This page is the place.

The early approach is built around Bomb Flowers, Mogma tunnels and the five fragments of the Earth Temple key. The later route opens the summit after Din’s Silent Realm. Small frog statues accept bottled water, while the final large barrier requires Scrapper to carry the Water Dragon’s basin from Lake Floria. During the Song of the Hero return, Link is captured and must recover equipment before reaching the Fire Dragon. The recovery sequence is the story marker for this late visit.

Original illustration of floating islands over a teal cloud sea
Original illustration. Not a captured game frame.
Original illustration of a stone gate with teal flames
Original illustration of a trial gate. Not a captured game frame.

FAQ

What are the two dungeons?

Earth Temple, then Fire Sanctuary.

What do the Fireshield Earrings do?

They let you bear the heat and enter the crater area.

Official overview trailer

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