Walkthrough: Molida Island

Welcome to Molida Island, a bustling hub in the World of the Ocean King! This island serves as a crucial stop on your journey, offering opportunities to gather information, acquire new items, and progress the main story. Be prepared for some exploration and a bit of puzzle-solving.

Arrival and Initial Exploration

Upon landing on Molida Island, you'll disembark at the dock on the southern side. Your first priority should be to familiarize yourself with the island's layout and speak to the locals.

Speak to the Old Man: Just north of the dock, you'll find an old man. He'll provide some general information about the island and hint at the presence of a hidden cave.
Visit the Shop: To the west of the dock is the island's shop. While you might not have much to buy just yet, it's good to know its location for future visits. Keep an eye out for useful items like Bombs or Arrows if you haven't acquired them already.
Explore the Village: Wander through the small village area. Talk to the various residents; some might offer cryptic clues, while others just provide flavor text.

The Cave of Wind

Your main objective on Molida Island is to find the entrance to the Cave of Wind. This dungeon holds the next piece of the puzzle in your quest.

Locate the Cave Entrance: Head to the northern part of the island. You'll notice a large, circular rock formation. This is the entrance to the Cave of Wind, but it's currently blocked.
Find the Bombable Wall: To open the cave, you'll need to use a Bomb. If you don't have any, you can purchase them from the shop or find some by breaking pots or cutting grass around the island. The specific wall to bomb is on the western side of the circular rock formation. Look for a cracked section that stands out.
Detonate the Bomb: Equip your Bombs and place one near the cracked wall. Retreat to a safe distance, and the explosion will clear the path, revealing the entrance to the Cave of Wind.

Inside the Cave of Wind

The Cave of Wind is your first true dungeon, introducing you to more complex puzzles and enemies. Be ready to utilize your trusty Sword and Shield.

Navigating the First Room: Upon entering, you'll encounter some basic enemies like Keese. Deal with them and proceed deeper into the cave.
The Wind Puzzle: A recurring theme in this dungeon involves using wind currents. You'll come across sections with strong gusts of wind. Pay attention to the direction the wind is blowing.
Acquire the Boomerang: This is the key item for the Cave of Wind! You'll find it in a chest after defeating a mini-boss or solving a significant puzzle. The Boomerang is essential for hitting switches from a distance, collecting items, and stunning enemies.
Using the Boomerang: To use the Boomerang, draw a path on the touchscreen. It will follow this path, allowing you to hit targets around corners or through obstacles. Experiment with its trajectory to solve puzzles.
Boss Battle: Cyclok: At the end of the dungeon, you'll face the boss, Cyclok.
- Strategy: Cyclok is a large, cycloptic monster that hovers in the air. Its eye is its weak point, but it's often protected. Use your newly acquired Boomerang to hit the eye when it's exposed. You may need to stun it first by hitting its body with your sword or by deflecting its projectiles. Once stunned, unleash a flurry of sword attacks on its eye. Repeat this process until Cyclok is defeated.

After the Cave of Wind

Once Cyclok is defeated, you'll be rewarded with a Spirit Gem and a new Sea Chart. The Sea Chart will reveal new areas of the Great Sea, opening up your next destination. You can now return to your ship, ready to set sail for new adventures!

Collect the Spirit Gem: pick up the Spirit Gem that appears after the boss battle. These are vital for upgrading your Phantom Hourglass.
Examine the New Sea Chart: Head back to your ship and check your Sea Chart. A new section of the map will now be visible, indicating your next objective.