Graveyard Region (Lorule)

The Philosopher’s Cave

You emerge in a dark cave back in Lorule. Light the nearby brazier, and a Philosopher who lives in this cave will take notice. This poor man has been hiding in this cave for years, terrified of the monsters that roam his homeland. What a sad state of affairs!

Cross the bridge to the south, and if you like, use the Hookshot to snatch the Rupees on the west shelf as you go.

There’s a chest on the cave’s southeast ledge, but it’s out of your reach. This chest contains a very valuable item, so rest assured that you’ll return for it when the time is right!

Lorule Graveyard

Exit the Philosopher’s cave to find yourself north of the castle, right near Lorule’s Graveyard. This place is crawling with Moblins—use the Hookshot to rip away their shields, then show them no mercy!

Go east and explore the Graveyard, where even more monsters roam. Merge into the north cliff to knock loose a little Maiamai that’s stuck there.

Lost Maiamai #66

Meet Lorule’s Grave Digger

Have a chat with Dampé, who also serves as the grave digger here in Lorule. Dampé doesn’t know if there might be a secret passage in Lorule’s Graveyard—he’s just happy that someone took the time to say hi!

Go to the Graveyard’s west side to find a weather vane. Activate it to add it to your map, then save your game.

Eastern Treats

Ignore the ladder that lies north of the Graveyard for the moment, and go east from the weather vane instead. Locate a treasure chest that’s guarded by Moblins, and fight hard to slay the beasts so you may claim the chest’s valuable contents.

Lorule Chest #8: Silver Rupee

After looting the chest, listen for the sound of crying from the nearby tree. Dash into this standalone tree to knock free a hiding Maiamai.

Lost Maiamai #67

An Explosive Discovery

Climb the ladder that’s north of the Graveyard to reach a small ledge. Use a bomb to blast the cracked wall up here, exposing a fissure.

Merge into the wall and pass through the fissure to return to Hyrule. There’s a Maiamai to your left, but don’t go after it just yet. Pop out of the wall instead, land on the ledge, and then enter the nearby cave.

Hey, hey—there’s a piece of heart inside this cave! Grab your prize and then head back outside.

Piece of Heart #22

Now carefully merge into the wall on the fissure’s left side, and slide over to the stuck Maiamai you noticed before. Knock the little guy down and collect it.

Lost Maiamai #68

Reaching the Dark Ruins

You’ve now thoroughly searched Lorule’s Graveyard region—and what do you know, you’re already back in Hyrule! Go east from Hyrule’s Graveyard, crossing a wooden bridge that spans the river and leads toward the Eastern Ruins.

Go south after crossing the bridge, and you’ll find yourself in a familiar area that’s filled with tall stones and Octoroks. Merge into the stone pillar you find here, which features a fissure. Slip into the pillar’s fissure to return to Lorule.

Once again, Princess Hilda speaks to Link from the ether as he enters her world. The dark princess informs our hero that a place known as the Dark Palace is nearby, and that a Sage is being held captive there. Sounds like you should investigate this region immediately!