A Link Between Worlds Walkthrough Chapter 1: A Rude Awakening

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You start your adventure by waking up in your cozy house, greeted by Gulley, the Blacksmith’s apprentice. He informs you that you’re late and urges you to get moving. Before stepping out, take a moment to interact with the weather vane just outside your door; this not only saves your progress but also marks the vane on your map for future fast travel.

Following Gulley, head north to the Blacksmith’s Forge. Inside, the Blacksmith entrusts you with the task of delivering a sword to the Captain at Hyrule Castle. With the sword in hand, exit the forge and make your way east toward the castle, conveniently marked on your map.

Upon reaching the castle gates, speak with the guard stationed there. He informs you that the Captain has ventured to the Sanctuary and suggests you follow. The Sanctuary’s location is now marked on your map. Head north, following the path leading to the Sanctuary.

As you arrive, a cutscene unfolds, revealing troubling events. Once it concludes, your next destination is the graveyard to the east. Navigate through the tombstones until you find one flanked by two bushes. Clear the bushes and push the gravestone to uncover a hidden staircase leading down into a secret passage.

Descending into the passage, you’ll find a chest straight ahead containing the Lamp. Equip it to light the two torches at the top of the room, unlocking the door forward. Proceed through, dealing with any creatures that lurk in the shadows. In the next area, move to the western side to find a narrow walkway leading south to a chest holding a Small Key. Use this key to unlock the door on the west side. Continue through, defeating enemies as they appear. You’ll come across a lever on the left; pull it to open the path upstairs. Ascend and follow the corridor to trigger another cutscene, advancing the story.