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Goron Island
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Goron Island

Complete the Goron Island section in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Talk to every Goron, complete Biggoron's trial for 20 Rupees, and find the Pure Metal.

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Complete the Goron Island section in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Talk to every Goron, complete Biggoron's trial for 20 Rupees, and find the Pure Metal.

Walkthrough
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    Head up the mountain towards the west, talking to every Goron you encounter, including those inside caves.
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    Go all the way east, speaking to the young Goron outside and the one in the cave.
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    Turn north and speak to another Goron.
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    Head east to another cave and speak to a fourth Goron.
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    Go back outside and continue east, speaking to the Goron outside and the young Goron in the nearby cave.
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    Go back out and head further east, past the sign, and up the stairs to the north.
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    Inside the cave, speak to a young Goron.
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    To the west, speak to another young Goron who asks you to defeat strange creatures on a nearby cliff.
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    Use the shovel to unearth a rising gust of wind.
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    Use your bow to defeat the three Gold Chu-Chus on the cliff to earn a treasure map.
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    Proceed back down and to the east to where the young Goron is waiting across the water.
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    Yell into the microphone to make the Goron step on a switch, extending the bridge.
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    Head over the bridge and talk to the Goron.
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    Go further east and talk to another Goron, who will point out the Elder's house.
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    Go a bit further east into another cave and speak to the Goron within.
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    Go back outside, head west, and go up the stairs.
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    Go all the way east until you reach a Goron blocking your path. Speak with him.
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    Ciela will inform you that you have spoken with every Goron on the island.
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    Head to the Elder's house.
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    Dig in the uneven dirt just outside the Elder's house for a Red Rupee.
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    Head inside the Elder's house.
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    Speak with Biggoron, the elder of Goron Island.
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    After Biggoron realizes you've spoken to every Goron (except his son), he will offer a knowledge game for 20 Rupees per attempt.
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    Answer six questions correctly to receive prizes. Answering incorrectly will cause you to lose all earned prizes for that attempt.
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    You can use a "Gorohint" once to eliminate one wrong answer.
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    Biggoron's Game Questions and Answers:
    • First three questions (random order):
      • Q: How many homes are there on this island? A: 6
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    Q: The Goron at this spot! *points to a spot north of your ship* What is he staring at? A: Ship
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    Q: How many Gorons live on this island? A: 14
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    Fourth question (random):
    • Q: Easy one, Stranger, what question number is this? A: 4
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    Q: What color were the odd creatures on the cliff? A: Yellow
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    Q: How many Goron children live on this island? A: 6
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    Fifth question (random):
    • Q: How many Gorons are outside right now? A: 7
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    Q: How many Rupees have you won so far? Easy! A: 46
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    Q: How many Gorons are in their homes right now? A: 7
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    Last question (random):
    • Q: *points to a home in the northwest* How many rocks are there in this home? A: 3
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    Q: *points to a spot northeast of the shop* What is on this spot? A: Chest
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    Q: Of those Gorons outside, how many are adults? A: 4
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    Prizes awarded for correct answers: Green Rupee (1st), Blue Rupee (2nd), Red Rupee (3rd & 4th), Big Green Rupee (5th), Wisdom Gem (6th). Total winnings: 146 Rupees and one Wisdom Gem.
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    After the exam, Biggoron will demand Membership Fees totaling 146 Rupees.
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    Biggoron will tell you the Pure Metal is in the temple and instruct his son, Gongoron, to lead you there.
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    Talk to Gongoron and follow him outside.
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    Gongoron runs off; head west (opposite direction of the temple) and across the bridge.
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    Continue westward to find Gongoron on top of a large rock.
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    Head back east, across the bridge, and up the stairs towards the temple.
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    Gongoron runs past the guard, allowing you to proceed.
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    Head north and around to a dead end where Gongoron has disappeared.
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    Use a bomb flower to blow a hole in each of the cracks on the wall; head through the one on the left.
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    Go around and to the south to encounter a Blue Chu-Chu. Use your Boomerang to stun it, then attack.
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    Keep going west, past a rock-headed Chu-Chu, until you reach a switch. Step on it to lower spikes to the west.
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    Head back to the beginning of the maze.
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    Proceed to the right, destroying two more cracks along the way.
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    Use the bomb flower to the north to take out a rock-headed Chu-Chu, then blast another hole in the wall.
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    Defeat another rock-headed Chu-Chu, possibly using your own bombs.
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    Head through and around, defeating the Blue Chu-Chu along the way.
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    Go to the end for a chest containing a Big Green Rupee.
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    Head back east to where the path forks north.
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    Place a bomb along the wall directly in front of the circle on the other side to blow a hole in it.
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    Head through and west, then go south on the other side.
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    Go back east through to where the spikes were to grab a chest with a Power Gem.
Tips
  • Remember to talk to every Goron on the island, even those inside caves, as this is required to progress.
  • Save your Gorohint for a question you are unsure about.
  • Be prepared to use your Boomerang to stun Chu-Chus before attacking them.
  • Use bomb flowers strategically to clear paths and defeat enemies.

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