With the Water Medallion secured and the Prelude of Light learned, your journey takes you back to familiar grounds: Kakariko Village. Use the Prelude of Light to warp directly to the Temple of Time. After the significant events that transpire there, your focus shifts back to the troubles plaguing Kakariko Village. You might recall a peculiar, locked well in the center of the village. It’s time to investigate what secrets lie beneath.
Preparing for the Unknown: Essential Items for the Bottom of the Well.
Before you jump into the well, there’s a crucial item you absolutely must have: the Lens of Truth. This magical lens allows you to see hidden objects, illusions, and invisible enemies, all of which are prevalent within the Bottom of the Well. You’ll acquire the Lens of Truth within the well itself, so don’t worry if you don’t have it yet. However, having some Bombs and your trusty Hookshot will be beneficial for navigating and collecting items. The Zora Tunic, if you obtained it after the Ice Cavern, will also be helpful in some of the watery sections.
Taking the Plunge: Entering the Bottom of the Well.
Head to the center of Kakariko Village and locate the well. You’ll notice it’s now open. Jump down into the darkness below.
Step-by-Step Through the Bottom of the Well:
As you land, you’ll find yourself in a dimly lit area. Your primary objective in the Bottom of the Well is to find the Lens of Truth.
From the entrance, proceed forward. You’ll soon encounter your first enemies: Wallmasters, giant hands that drop from the ceiling to grab you and take you back to the entrance. Keep an eye on the shadows above to avoid them. Continue through the passage until you reach a room with several interconnected cells and Stalfos enemies. Defeat the Stalfos and look around the cells. You’ll find some Rupees and possibly some recovery hearts.
In one of the cells, you’ll notice a cracked wall. Use a Bomb to blow it open, revealing a hidden passage. Follow this passage to a room with a Like Like, a creature that can steal your shield and tunic. Defeat it to retrieve any stolen items. In this room, you’ll also find a Gold Skulltula clinging to the wall. Use your Hookshot to collect it.
Return to the room with the cells and look for a passage leading downwards. This will take you to a lower level with water and more Stalfos. Wade through the water and continue until you find a room with several Gibdos, mummy-like creatures that can only be harmed by fire or the Sun’s Song. Defeat them or avoid them as you navigate this area.
In this Gibdo room, look for a passage blocked by a false wall. If you don’t have the Lens of Truth yet, you’ll need to try walking through the walls to find the correct path. The false wall leads to a room with a treasure chest containing the Dungeon Map.
Continue exploring the Gibdo room. You’ll find another passage leading to a room with a Guay and some pots. Defeat the Guay and break the pots for potential items. In this room, look for a seemingly empty alcove. This is where the Lens of Truth is hidden, but you can’t see it yet.
Go back to the Gibdo room and search for a passage leading to a room with a single Gibdo standing near a seemingly blank wall. This wall is an illusion. Walk through it to find a hidden chamber with a treasure chest. Open the chest to finally obtain the Lens of Truth.
Now that you have the Lens of Truth, equip it. You’ll immediately notice many hidden objects and pathways that were previously invisible. Return to the room with the Guay and the alcove you couldn’t see before. With the Lens of Truth, you’ll now see a ladder leading down into the alcove. Climb down.
This leads to a creepy area with several coffins and ReDead, more powerful versions of Gibdos that can paralyze you with their scream. Use the Lens of Truth to navigate this area, as some of the paths are illusions. You’ll find a Gold Skulltula on the wall in one of the hidden passages. Use your Hookshot to grab it.
Continue through this unsettling area, using the Lens of Truth to reveal hidden doors and passages. You’ll eventually find a room with a large, grotesque creature hanging from the ceiling – Dead Hand, the mini-boss of the Bottom of the Well. Dead Hand has several long arms that reach out to grab you. To defeat it, allow one of the hands to grab you. This will cause the main body to emerge from the ground. Attack its head with your sword until it’s defeated.
Once Dead Hand is vanquished, a treasure chest will appear. Open it to claim your reward: the Hover Boots. These boots allow you to hover in the air for a short period, opening up new possibilities for exploration.
Emerging from the Depths: Rewards and the Next Objective.
Your descent into the Bottom of the Well has yielded crucial tools for your adventure. The Lens of Truth will pierce through illusions, and the Hover Boots will allow you to traverse gaps. You’ve also added two more Gold Skulltulas to your collection.
Your next destination lies in the Kakariko Graveyard, specifically the tombstone that belongs to Dampé, the gravekeeper. With the Lens of Truth in your possession, you’ll be able to uncover the secrets hidden within Dampé’s grave and proceed to the Shadow Temple. Prepare yourself for a journey into the darkest corners of Hyrule!