Hyrule’s southwest desert cannot be fully explored until Link acquires the Sand Rod—a tool of Ravio’s that Link can’t rent or buy until he clears the Thieves’ Hideout dungeon later in the adventure. The desert is therefore the final region of Hyrule that Link gets to explore—although he can visit the desert’s entry area and accomplish a few tasks there prior to obtaining the Sand Rod and giving the dunes a more thorough search.
Special Items (Desert Region)
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Titan’s Mitt | Hidden inside the Desert Palace. More powerful than the Power Glove, the Titan’s Mitt lets Link lift small and large rocks alike! |
Lost Maiamais (Desert Region)
| Maiamai | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lost Maiamai #85 | Hidden under the sand in the desert, just south of the twin fissure rocks. |
| Lost Maiamai #87 | Hidden under the sand near the Desert Palace weather vane. |
| Lost Maiamai #91 | Under a large rock in the desert’s entry area, just south of a fissure. |