Dungeon Collectibles

Dungeon Collectibles

Beyond the main quest items and dungeon bosses, each dungeon in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is packed with valuable collectibles that can significantly enhance Link's journey. These include Heart Pieces, which contribute to your overall health, and Maiamais, the lost children of Mother Maiamai, who grant upgrades to your rented or purchased items. This section will guide you through locating every last collectible within each dungeon.

Heart Pieces

Collecting four Heart Pieces will grant Link an additional Heart Container, permanently increasing his maximum health. There are a total of 28 Heart Pieces scattered across Hyrule and Lorule, with several hidden within the depths of dungeons.

• Eastern Palace:
  • Location: After defeating the two Eyegores in the large central room on 1F, look for a small passage on the east wall. Merge into the wall to access a hidden alcove containing a chest with the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: Ensure you have the Bow to stun the Eyegores effectively.
• House of Gales:
  • Location: On 2F, in the room with the large fan that pushes you across gaps. Activate the fan, then quickly merge into the wall on the south side. Follow the wall path to a small platform with a chest containing the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: Timing is crucial here. Merge as soon as the fan activates to avoid being blown off.
• Tower of Hera:
  • Location: On 5F, in the room with the moving platforms and the large crystal switch. Hit the crystal switch to change the platform's direction, then ride the platform to the northwest corner. Merge into the wall to reach a hidden ledge with the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: You'll need the Hammer to hit the crystal switch from a distance or careful platforming.
• Thieves' Hideout:
  • Location: In the room on 1F where you escort the Thief. After opening the path for him with the Bomb, look for a cracked wall on the north side of the room. Bomb it open to reveal a secret passage leading to a chest with the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: Make sure you have Bombs rented or purchased from Ravio.
• Desert Palace:
  • Location: On 1F, in the room with the moving sand and the large block puzzle. Push the blocks to create a path to the northeast corner. There's a small alcove here with a chest containing the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: The Sand Rod is essential for navigating the moving sand.
• Swamp Palace:
  • Location: On B1, in the room with the water level control and the moving platforms. Raise the water level, then use the Hookshot to cross to the platform in the southeast. From there, merge into the wall to reach a hidden platform with the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: The Hookshot is mandatory for this dungeon.
• Ice Ruins:
  • Location: On B3, in the room with the large ice block and the moving platforms. Use the Fire Rod to melt the ice block, revealing a path to a chest containing the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: The Fire Rod is crucial for melting ice in this dungeon.
• Turtle Rock:
  • Location: On 1F, in the room with the lava and the rotating platforms. Carefully navigate the platforms to the west side of the room. There's a small ledge with a chest containing the Heart Piece.
  • Strategy: The Tornado Rod can be helpful for crossing small gaps or avoiding enemies.

Maiamais

There are 100 lost Maiamais scattered throughout Hyrule and Lorule. For every 10 Maiamais you return to Mother Maiamai in her cave near Link's House, she will upgrade one of your rented or purchased items. These upgrades are permanent and significantly boost the item's power or utility.

• Eastern Palace:
  • Maiamai #1: In the room with the first large ball-and-chain soldier. After defeating it, look for a small crack in the wall on the east side. Bomb it to reveal a hidden room with the Maiamai.
  • Maiamai #2: On 1F, in the room with the moving platforms and the two Popos. Use the moving platform to reach the north side of the room. The Maiamai is clinging to the wall.
• House of Gales:
  • Maiamai #1: On 1F, in the room with the large fan. Before activating the fan, look for a small alcove on the west wall. Merge into the wall to reach the Maiamai.
  • Maiamai #2: On 2F, in the room with the large fan that pushes you across gaps. After crossing to the north side, look for a small platform to the west. The Maiamai is there.
• Tower of Hera:
  • Maiamai #1: On 3F, in the room with the moving platforms and the Stalfos. Ride the platform to the southeast corner. The Maiamai is clinging to the wall.
  • Maiamai #2: On 6F, in the room with the large crystal switch and the conveyor belts. Hit the crystal switch to change the conveyor belt direction, then ride it to the north side. The Maiamai is on a small ledge.
• Thieves' Hideout:
  • Maiamai #1: On B1, in the room with the large block puzzle and the Gibdos. Push the blocks to access a small alcove on the east side, where the Maiamai is hiding.
  • Maiamai #2: In the room on 1F where you escort the Thief. After he opens the door, look for a small passage on the west wall. Merge into it to find the Maiamai.
• Desert Palace:
  • Maiamai #1: On 1F, in the room with the moving sand and the large block puzzle. Use the Sand Rod to create a path to the southwest corner. The Maiamai is on a small platform.
  • Maiamai #2: On 2F, in the room with the large rotating platform. Ride the platform to the north side, then merge into the wall to reach a hidden ledge with the Maiamai.
• Swamp Palace:
  • Maiamai #1: On B1, in the room with the water level control. Lower the water level, then drop down to the lower area. The Maiamai is on a small ledge on the south wall.
  • Maiamai #2: On 1F, in the room with the moving platforms and the water currents. Use the Hookshot to reach the platform in the northwest. The Maiamai is clinging to the wall.
• Ice Ruins:
  • Maiamai #1: On B2, in the room with the ice enemies and the moving platforms. Use the Fire Rod to melt a small ice block on the east side, revealing a hidden passage with the Maiamai.
  • Maiamai #2: On B4, in the room with the large ice block puzzle. After pushing the blocks to create a path, look for a small alcove on the north wall. Merge into it to find the Maiamai.
• Turtle Rock:
  • Maiamai #1: On 1F, in the room with the lava and the rotating platforms. Navigate to the northeast corner. The Maiamai is on a small, isolated platform.
  • Maiamai #2: On B1, in the room with the large lava pool and the moving platforms. Use the Hookshot to reach the platform in the southwest. The Maiamai is clinging to the wall.
• Dark Palace:
  • Maiamai #1: On 1F, in the room with the moving platforms and the Popos. Ride the platform to the southeast corner. The Maiamai is on a small ledge.
  • Maiamai #2: On 2F, in the room with the large crystal switch and the conveyor belts. Hit the crystal switch to change the conveyor belt direction, then ride it to the north side. The Maiamai is on a small ledge.
• Death Mountain:
  • Maiamai #1: On 1F, in the room with the moving platforms and the fire spouts. Carefully navigate the platforms to the west side of the room. The Maiamai is on a small ledge.
  • Maiamai #2: On 2F, in the room with the large lava pool and the moving platforms. Use the Hookshot to reach the platform in the southwest. The Maiamai is clinging to the wall.