SKYWARD SWORD
Skyward Sword walkthrough
Wii · 2011Switch HD · 2021Switch 2 · backward compatible
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The dungeon order does not branch. Start at Skyview Temple and end at Sky Keep, with the surface regions and Silent Realms between them.
Dungeons in order
| 1 | Skyview Temple | Beetle, Ruby Tablet | Ghirahim | 1 source |
| 2 | Earth Temple | Bomb Bag, Amber Tablet | Scaldera | 1 source |
| 3 | Lanayru Mining Facility | Gust Bellows, Goddess's Harp | Moldarach | 1 source |
| 4 | Ancient Cistern | Whip, Farore's Flame | Koloktos | 1 source |
| 5 | Sandship | Bow, Nayru's Flame | Tentalus | 1 source |
| 6 | Fire Sanctuary | Din's Flame, Master Sword | Ghirahim | 1 source |
| 7 | Sky Keep | Triforce pieces | Sliding puzzle | 1 source |
Four Silent Realms sit beside that list. Faron’s reward is the Water Dragon’s Scale, Lanayru’s is the Clawshots, Eldin’s is the Fireshield Earrings, and Skyloft’s is the Stone of Trials. Each realm holds 15 sacred tears. The Imprisoned is fought three times at the Sealed Grounds. Hero Mode unlocks after the first clear.
Hero Mode
Hero Mode is a second play, not a difficulty you pick on a new file before you finish.
Room-by-room steps are not copied from another guide. Each chapter page below states the goal, the item, the boss, and the mistakes that the dungeon’s own layout creates. Open the chapter you are stuck on.
FAQ
How many dungeons are there?
Seven story dungeons, in a fixed order, plus four Silent Realms that are trials rather than dungeons.
When does Hero Mode unlock?
After you clear the game once.
Official overview trailer
Sources
- Zelda Wiki: Dungeons in Skyward Sword — checked 2026-11-10
- Wikipedia: Skyward Sword — checked 2026-11-10
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