Conquer the Palace on the Sea in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

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The Palace on the Sea is a test of endurance comparable to the caves of Death Mountain. Thankfully there are Red Magic Jars scattered somewhat liberally here, but the enemies are very tough at this point. You'll notice I didn't have you level up before this palace, for the simple reason that there was too little to do between Maze Palace and this one. (Though if you want to level up once or twice via the Tektites near Nabooru Town, you're welcome to do so.) By the time you arrive here, you should have at least 1000 EXP from the Treasure Bags in the overworld, which already puts you a quarter of the way to your next level up--i.e. 4000 EXP. With strong enemies and many Treasure Bags around here, you should have no trouble getting all the necessary experience points.

At any rate, you should have the following before entering Palace on the Sea:

Attack: Level 6
Magic: Level 7
Life: Level 7
7 blocks in Magic Meter
7 blocks in Life Meter
Magic spells: Shield, Jump, Life, Fairy, Fire, Reflect
Inventory items: Candle, Handy Glove, Raft, Boots, Hammer

Walkthrough

1
Upon arrival, you'll notice the Iron Knuckle statue at the beginning is empty. Take the elevator down. Proceed right, avoiding beams from a Ra statue and defeating Anerus.
2
In the next room, defeat or dodge Bubbles. Cast Fairy to fly over the tall wall. You'll pass Key #1 and another Bubble; ignore them for now and proceed to the next room. Return to pick up Key #1.
3
Continue right across a collapsing bridge over lava, dodging Ras. Collect the Treasure Bag (200 EXP) on the bridge.
4
In the next room, break blocks to defeat two Red Iron Knuckles. Watch out for Bots spawning from dripping liquid. Unlock the door and take the elevator down.
5
Descend to the new room. Go left (right leads to a dead end). You'll encounter Magos, powerful teleporting enemies that cast fire. Defeat them for 200 EXP each. Dodge a Bubble and continue left.
6
In the next room, cast Jump. Blocks will fall, allowing you to reach a high platform with Key #2. Beware the Fiery Moa.
7
In the following room, defeat Orange Iron Knuckles and another Fiery Moa. Slash the Ra statue to drop a Red Magic Jar. Ride the elevator down.
8
Optional Magic Jar Detour: From the elevator, go right, fighting Magos and Bots. The next room is dangerous with Bago-Bagos, Red Iron Knuckles in tight spaces, and a lava pit. Use Jump to cross the breakable blocks. Avoid using Downthrust.
9
After the hazardous room, proceed right to a new area with Wosus and a Bubble. Defeat the Blue Iron Knuckle at the end. Cast Shield, then stand under the Iron Knuckle statue and use Jump Thrust to get a Red Magic Jar. Backtrack to the elevator.
10
From the elevator, go left, dealing with Magos and Bots. In the next room, enter and note the elevator between statues spewing hot liquid. Cast Jump, avoid Bots, and jump through the liquid to a high ledge to pick up a Treasure Bag (200 EXP).
11
Take the elevator below. Go left, breaking blocks and defeating a Guma. Continue left and use Jump Thrust to drop a Treasure Bag (200 EXP) while avoiding a Bubble.
12
Go right, past the elevator. Cast Jump and hop to a high ledge. Defeat the Red Iron Knuckle to get Key #3.
13
Optional Magic Jar Detour: Take the elevator down another floor and go left. Evade Ras and Bubbles. Defeat two Red Iron Knuckles while dodging falling liquid. Cast Jump and hop onto breakable blocks. Strike a block on the top right to get a Red Magic Jar. Return left to the elevator.

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