The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Guide Tour of Hyrule
Eastern Ruins Region
The Eastern Ruins region is a large area that includes the Eastern Palace dungeon, along with the crumbling ruins that lie all around it. This region also features a basin to the south of the ruins where a mob of Tektites can be found hopping about, along with a rocky area to the west, where packs of wild Octoroks prefer to roam. After clearing the Eastern Palace dungeon, Link gains the ability to merge into walls at will, which greatly enhances his ability to explore.
Special Items (Eastern Ruins Region)
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bottle #2 | Given to Link by the Bird Lover. Swim under the stone bridge north of Lake Hylia and the House of Gales to meet him. |
| Ravio’s Bracelet | Given to Link by Ravio upon their very first meeting at Link’s House. Its true power is later revealed at the Eastern Palace. |
Chests (Eastern Ruins Region)
| Chest (Contents) | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hyrule Chest #8 (Red Rupee) | At the end of a trail in the Eastern Ruins, guarded by Armos |
| Hyrule Chest #17 (Silver Rupee) | Inside the Treasure Hunter cave near the Eastern Palace. |
| Hyrule Chest #18 (Red Rupee) | On a high ledge near the Eastern Palace. (Use the Hookshot on the peg near the chest to zip over to it.) |
| Hyrule Chest #19 (Silver Rupee) | On a high ledge near the Eastern Palace (merge around the north cliff to reach it). |
Pieces of Heart (Eastern Ruins Region)
| Piece of Heart | Notes |
|---|---|
| Piece of Heart #11 | In a cave that’s just south of the Eastern Palace. To reach it, you must bomb open the cave and then merge along the wall. |
| Piece of Heart #12 | Surrounded by pegs in the Tektite-filled basin to the south of the Eastern Palace (the hammer is required to reach it). |
Lost Maiamais (Eastern Ruins Region)
| Maiamai | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lost Maiamai #31 | Underwater in the river north of Lake Hylia and the House of Gales. |
| Lost Maiamai #33 | Visible atop a tall brown tree at the south end of the Eastern Ruins. |
| Lost Maiamai #34 | Stuck to the high wall near the Eastern palace (merge around to reach it). |
| Lost Maiamai #35 | Hidden in a tree just south of the Great Fairy’s cave near the entrance to the Eastern Ruins. |
| Lost Maiamai #36 | Visible atop a rock near the roaming Octoroks just west of the Eastern Ruins. |
| Lost Maiamai #92 | Under a large rock on a high ledge in the southeast basin, where the Tektites roam. You must perform a long merge-journey around the high cliffs to reach it. |