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Poe Soul Locations

Total60 Poe Souls
Turn in atJovani’s house in Castle Town (dig in by the wall in the cat alley near the east road)
Rewards20 Poes: Bottle with Great Fairy‘s Tears and the Ghost Lantern (HD). 60 Poes: Jovani’s curse lifts and Gengle pays 200 Rupees once per visit to Castle Town
FormWolf Link (Poes are visible only in wolf senses). Outdoors Poes show only at night

There are 60 Poe Souls in Twilight Princess HD. Defeat Imp Poes as Wolf Link, with your senses on and after dark if you are outside, and bring the souls to Jovani. He needs 20 of them for the first reward and all 60 to be fully cured. They are spread over Hyrule Field, the villages, the lakes, the desert, the snow and every late dungeon, and the Cave of Ordeals holds three more.

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How Poes work

A Poe appears as a floating blue lantern. Outdoors it shows up only at night, while in caves, dungeons and some indoor areas it is there all the time. As Wolf Link, hold your senses to make it solid, wait until it flickers purple (hits on it while it is transparent do nothing) and attack. Your Poe count appears on the collection screen of the pause menu once you have the first soul. In the HD edition the Map screen also shows how many Poe Souls you have collected in each area and how many remain, as long as the portal view option is off. Many Poes sit in places you cannot reach until you have a late item, so expect to return.

Jovani’s rewards

Poe SoulsReward
Poe Soul1 to 19No reward yet. Jovani asks for 20 to loosen his curse. The first Poe is in his own basement
Poe Soul20Bottle filled with Great Fairy‘s Tears, and in the HD edition the Ghost Lantern, a lantern meant to help you find the rest. Jovani and his cat Gengle can move again but he is still golden. He asks for the other 40
Poe Soul60Jovani is fully cured and gives you 200 Rupees. Afterwards Gengle gives you 200 Rupees every time you talk to him, but only once per visit to Castle Town. Jovani can then be found in Telma’s Bar

Quick reference: all 60 Poe Souls

The numbers follow the standard order, starting with the Poe in Jovani’s house and ending with the three in the Cave of Ordeals. They are not the order in which the game counts them. Totals per area: Jovani’s House (Castle Town) 1; Sacred Grove 3; Lake Hylia Cavern 3; Lake Hylia 5; Upper Zora’s River 1; Zora’s Domain 2; Kakariko Graveyard 2; Kakariko Village 2; Death Mountain 1; Kakariko Gorge 2; Hyrule Field 8; Faron Woods 1; Gerudo Desert 6; Bulblin Camp 1; Outside Arbiter’s Grounds 1; Arbiter’s Grounds 4; Snowpeak Mountain 4; Snowpeak Ruins 3; Snowpeak Top 1; Temple of Time 2; Sacred Grove (Past) 1; Hidden Village 1; City in the Sky 2; Cave of Ordeals 3. The numbers add up to 60.

#AreaLocationNeedsChapter
1Jovani’s House (Castle Town)Poe above the gold pile in Jovani’s houseDigging as Wolf LinkPoe Souls and Malo Mart
2Sacred GroveUnder the boulder in the Skull Kid arenaBombsMaster Sword
3Lake Hylia CavernFirst lantern roomBombs, Lantern, Master SwordPoe Souls and Malo Mart
4Lake Hylia CavernSecond lantern roomBombs, Lantern, Master SwordPoe Souls and Malo Mart
5Lake Hylia CavernFinal roomBombs, Lantern, Master SwordPoe Souls and Malo Mart
6Lake HyliaFoot of the tall towerMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
7Lake HyliaSouthern shoreMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
8Lake HyliaSmall western islandMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
9Lake HyliaPlatform under the Flight-By-Fowl startMaster Sword, 20 Rupees, nightLake Hylia side quests
10Lake HyliaIsle of RichesMaster Sword, 20 Rupees, nightLake Hylia side quests
11Upper Zora’s RiverIsland at the river forkMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
12Zora’s DomainLand strip beside the waterMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
13Zora’s DomainLedge above the east sideMaster Sword, Midna jumpPoe Souls and Malo Mart
14Kakariko GraveyardFirst tombstoneMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
15Kakariko GraveyardMiddle of the graveyardMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
16Kakariko VillageRuined storehouse above Barnes BombsMaster SwordPoe Souls and Malo Mart
17Kakariko VillageBeside the lookout towerMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
18Death MountainLedge reached by Goron launchGoron Mines cleared, nightDeath Mountain
19Kakariko GorgeDeepest room of the cavernMaster Sword, Bombs, LanternPoe Souls and Malo Mart
20Kakariko GorgeRaised platform in the middleMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
21Hyrule FieldMiddle of the Faron-province fieldMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
22Hyrule FieldLedge north of the Great Bridge of HyliaMaster Sword, Hero’s Bow, Clawshot, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
23Hyrule FieldRuins in the south of the west fieldMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
24Hyrule FieldStairs south of Castle TownMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
25Hyrule FieldBridge outside Castle Town’s east exitMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
26Faron WoodsRound clearing in the fogMaster Sword, Midna jump, nightFaron Woods
27Hyrule FieldGrotto in the north field (first)Master Sword, digging as Wolf LinkPoe Souls and Malo Mart
28Hyrule FieldGrotto in the north field (second)Master Sword, digging as Wolf LinkPoe Souls and Malo Mart
29Hyrule FieldBridge in the middle of the north fieldMaster Sword, nightPoe Souls and Malo Mart
30Gerudo DesertRock platform south of the entranceGerudo Desert reached, nightGerudo Desert
31Gerudo DesertSkull circleGerudo Desert reached, Clawshot, nightGerudo Desert
32Gerudo DesertSkull cavern, first PoeGerudo Desert reached, digging as Wolf LinkGerudo Desert
33Gerudo DesertSkull cavern, second PoeGerudo Desert reached, digging as Wolf LinkGerudo Desert
34Gerudo DesertGerudo MesaGerudo Desert reached, nightGerudo Desert
35Gerudo DesertPath before the Bulblin CampGerudo Desert reached, nightGerudo Desert
36Bulblin CampWhere you fought King BulblinKing Bulblin defeated, nightGerudo Desert
37Outside Arbiter’s GroundsSide corridor beside the doorKing Bulblin defeatedGerudo Desert
38Arbiter’s GroundsCentral chamberArbiter’s Grounds reachedArbiter’s Grounds
39Arbiter’s GroundsPillar roomArbiter’s Grounds reachedArbiter’s Grounds
40Arbiter’s GroundsRoom of Stalkin and ReDead KnightsArbiter’s Grounds reachedArbiter’s Grounds
41Arbiter’s GroundsLast Poe of the dungeonArbiter’s Grounds reachedArbiter’s Grounds
42Snowpeak MountainBetween the two big rocksReekfish Scent, nightSnowpeak Mountain
43Snowpeak MountainBeside the lone treeReekfish Scent, nightSnowpeak Mountain
44Snowpeak MountainFirst tree after the forkReekfish ScentSnowpeak Mountain
45Snowpeak MountainHill outside the ruinsReekfish Scent, nightSnowpeak Mountain
46Snowpeak RuinsFirst roomSnowpeak Ruins reachedSnowpeak Ruins
47Snowpeak RuinsArmored statue in the first roomBall and ChainSnowpeak Ruins
48Snowpeak RuinsIce wall above the kitchenBall and ChainSnowpeak Ruins
49Snowpeak TopIce block in the summit caveSnowpeak Ruins cleared, Ball and ChainReturn to the Sacred Grove
50Sacred GroveBehind the waterfallSnowpeak Ruins clearedReturn to the Sacred Grove
51Sacred GrovePedestal of Time areaSnowpeak Ruins cleared, nightReturn to the Sacred Grove
52Temple of TimeSeventh floor, high southern platformDominion Rod, Clawshot, SpinnerTemple of Time
53Temple of TimeThird floor, behind the gateDominion RodTemple of Time
54Sacred Grove (Past)Owl Statue beside the stairsDominion RodHidden Village
55Hidden VillageBalconyHidden Village cleared, nightHidden Village
56City in the SkyPeahat room islandDouble ClawshotsCity in the Sky
57City in the SkyPlatform above the main roomDouble ClawshotsCity in the Sky
58Cave of OrdealsFloor 17SpinnerCave of Ordeals
59Cave of OrdealsFloor 33Dominion RodCave of Ordeals
60Cave of OrdealsFloor 44Double ClawshotsCave of Ordeals

Jovani’s House (Castle Town)

Poe Soul 1: Poe above the gold pile in Jovani’s house

The first Poe is the one that starts the quest. Go to the alley beside Castle Town’s east road as Wolf Link, find the dig spot by the wall where the cats gather and tunnel into Jovani’s house. The Poe hovers above the heap of gold on the way down toward the Castle Town sewers. Needs: Digging as Wolf Link. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Sacred Grove

Poe Soul 2: Under the boulder in the Skull Kid arena

After the Master Sword, return to the circular clearing where you chased Skull Kid. Blow up the boulder in the open ground with a bomb and defeat the Imp Poe that floats up from it. A Piece of Heart cave is hidden in the same area. Needs: Bombs. Chapter: Master Sword.

Lake Hylia Cavern

Poe Soul 3: First lantern room

Inside the dark cavern in the south of Lake Hylia (the same one that holds a Piece of Heart), one of the early rooms has a lantern in its centre. The Poe is in that room. Needs: Bombs, Lantern, Master Sword. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 4: Second lantern room

Further in, near the end of the cavern, another room with a lantern in its centre holds the second Poe. Needs: Bombs, Lantern, Master Sword. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 5: Final room

The last room of the cavern holds the chest with the Piece of Heart and an Imp Poe floating beside it. Defeat the Poe first so it does not interrupt you. Needs: Bombs, Lantern, Master Sword. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Lake Hylia

Poe Soul 6: Foot of the tall tower

At the bottom of the high tower on the west side of the lake (east in Hero Mode) a Poe floats after dark. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 7: Southern shore

In the southernmost part of the lake area a Poe patrols the shore at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 8: Small western island

A little island in the far east of the lake (west in Hero Mode) has a Poe at night. Swim there or cross by Cucco flight. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 9: Platform under the Flight-By-Fowl start

Pay for Falbi’s Flight-By-Fowl and make an immediate full U-turn after launch. A platform sits under the launch point, and a Poe hovers on it after dark. Needs: Master Sword, 20 Rupees, night. Chapter: Lake Hylia side quests.

Poe Soul 10: Isle of Riches

Glide with the Cucco to the square island beside Fyer’s cannon. A Poe waits on the second platform from the bottom at night. Needs: Master Sword, 20 Rupees, night. Chapter: Lake Hylia side quests.

Upper Zora’s River

Poe Soul 11: Island at the river fork

Where the river splits there is a patch of land between the two channels. Swim to it at night and defeat the Imp Poe. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Zora’s Domain

Poe Soul 12: Land strip beside the water

Swim to the strip of land on the east side of the domain (west in Hero Mode) and follow it to its end for a Poe at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 13: Ledge above the east side

On the west side (east in Hero Mode) a ledge lets you use Midna’s jump to reach a higher path. Follow it to a Poe in the walkway. Needs: Master Sword, Midna jump. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Kakariko Graveyard

Poe Soul 14: First tombstone

Push the first tombstone on the right (left in Hero Mode) and the Poe appears at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 15: Middle of the graveyard

A second Poe floats in the open middle of the graveyard after dark. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Kakariko Village

Poe Soul 16: Ruined storehouse above Barnes Bombs

A Poe hovers around the wrecked storehouse above the bomb shop. Needs: Master Sword. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 17: Beside the lookout tower

Follow the ramp up from the storehouse. Next to the lookout tower a Poe waits at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Death Mountain

Poe Soul 18: Ledge reached by Goron launch

On the trail the second Goron offers a ride up the cliff. Aim to the right instead of up, climb to the ledge and find a Poe floating there at night. Needs: Goron Mines cleared, night. Chapter: Death Mountain.

Kakariko Gorge

Poe Soul 19: Deepest room of the cavern

Take the route right, right, left, left through the gorge cavern to its last room. This Poe appears day or night. Needs: Master Sword, Bombs, Lantern. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 20: Raised platform in the middle

Beside the tree on the raised ground in the middle of the gorge, a Poe floats at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Hyrule Field

Poe Soul 21: Middle of the Faron-province field

In the Faron part of Hyrule Field, a Poe appears in the middle of the open area after dark. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 22: Ledge north of the Great Bridge of Hylia

North of the Great Bridge of Hylia, high boulders hide a path. Break them with bomb arrows, follow the line of Clawshot targets behind them and find the Poe at the end at night. Needs: Master Sword, Hero’s Bow, Clawshot, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 23: Ruins in the south of the west field

In the southern part of the field, among the ruins on the west side (east in Hero Mode), a Poe floats at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 24: Stairs south of Castle Town

Outside Castle Town’s south gate, a Poe hovers on the flight of stairs at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 25: Bridge outside Castle Town’s east exit

Leave Castle Town by the east exit (west in Hero Mode). A Poe floats above the bridge after dark. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Faron Woods

Poe Soul 26: Round clearing in the fog

In the fog-filled clearing, follow Midna’s jump markers as Wolf Link to a circular area. A Poe drifts there at night. Needs: Master Sword, Midna jump, night. Chapter: Faron Woods.

Hyrule Field

Poe Soul 27: Grotto in the north field (first)

Entering North Hyrule Field from the west, walk straight on until you reach a circle of grass bare in the middle. Sniff out the dig spot, drop in and fight the Deku Babas and two Imp Poes. This is the first. Needs: Master Sword, digging as Wolf Link. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 28: Grotto in the north field (second)

The second Imp Poe lives in the same grotto as the first. Defeat both before you leave. Needs: Master Sword, digging as Wolf Link. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Poe Soul 29: Bridge in the middle of the north field

A Poe floats on the central bridge of North Hyrule Field at night. Needs: Master Sword, night. Chapter: Poe Souls and Malo Mart.

Gerudo Desert

Poe Soul 30: Rock platform south of the entrance

As soon as you enter the desert, turn south and run to the small rock platform. A Poe floats there at night. Needs: Gerudo Desert reached, night. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Poe Soul 31: Skull circle

In the far north-east (north-west in Hero Mode), Clawshot up the Peahat plant, turn right and run to the three skulls arranged in a circle. A Poe floats nearby at night. Needs: Gerudo Desert reached, Clawshot, night. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Poe Soul 32: Skull cavern, first Poe

Dig between the three skulls into an underground cave where two Imp Poes attack. This is the first. Needs: Gerudo Desert reached, digging as Wolf Link. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Poe Soul 33: Skull cavern, second Poe

The second Imp Poe is in the same cave as the first. Needs: Gerudo Desert reached, digging as Wolf Link. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Poe Soul 34: Gerudo Mesa

Warp to the Gerudo Mesa. A Poe floats high above after dark. Needs: Gerudo Desert reached, night. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Poe Soul 35: Path before the Bulblin Camp

Just before the exit of the northern desert area, turn left (right in Hero Mode) and follow the path to its end, where a Poe lingers at night. Needs: Gerudo Desert reached, night. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Wolf Link and Midna with the Poe's soul floating before them after the Poe at the end of the northern desert path

Bulblin Camp

Poe Soul 36: Where you fought King Bulblin

After King Bulblin is beaten and you escape the flames, return to the spot of the fight at night to find a Poe. Needs: King Bulblin defeated, night. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Outside Arbiter’s Grounds

Poe Soul 37: Side corridor beside the door

In the area outside the Arbiter’s Grounds, a Poe hovers in the side corridor next to the door. Needs: King Bulblin defeated. Chapter: Gerudo Desert.

Arbiter’s Grounds

Poe Soul 38: Central chamber

Four Poes snatch the flames from the torches in the big central chamber and one stays to fight. Lock on as Wolf Link, wait until it glows purple and maul it. The soul is the first of the four dungeon Poes, and it teaches you the Poe Scent. Needs: Arbiter’s Grounds reached. Chapter: Arbiter’s Grounds.

Poe Soul 39: Pillar room

Follow the scent east, dig beside the wall to pull a chain and open the hidden stairs. Turn the central pillar, climb to the second floor and defeat the Poe at the west end of the room. Needs: Arbiter’s Grounds reached. Chapter: Arbiter’s Grounds.

Poe Soul 40: Room of Stalkin and ReDead Knights

After the second ReDead Knight, dig where the scent ends, pull the chain and a wall slides aside to reveal the third Poe. Needs: Arbiter’s Grounds reached. Chapter: Arbiter’s Grounds.

Poe Soul 41: Last Poe of the dungeon

This Poe splits into four copies that circle you. Three fade out while the real one stays bright. Lock on to the bright one and strike. Its flame relights the last torch and opens the north door of the central chamber. Needs: Arbiter’s Grounds reached. Chapter: Arbiter’s Grounds.

Snowpeak Mountain

Poe Soul 42: Between the two big rocks

On the climb up Snowpeak you pass between two large rocks that sit close together. On the right just beyond them a Poe floats at night. Needs: Reekfish Scent, night. Chapter: Snowpeak Mountain.

Poe Soul 43: Beside the lone tree

Follow the Reekfish scent until it climbs a cliff. Turn left (HD Normal Mode) and take the ramp back to the trail, then turn left again to find a Poe beside a lone tree at night. Needs: Reekfish Scent, night. Chapter: Snowpeak Mountain.

Poe Soul 44: First tree after the fork

At the fork in the trail turn right (HD Normal Mode). A Poe hangs around the first tree. Needs: Reekfish Scent. Chapter: Snowpeak Mountain.

Poe Soul 45: Hill outside the ruins

Outside the Snowpeak Ruins a spiral hill leads to a summit. A Poe floats at the top at night. Needs: Reekfish Scent, night. Chapter: Snowpeak Mountain.

Snowpeak Ruins

Poe Soul 46: First room

A Poe floats in the middle of the dungeon’s first room. Needs: Snowpeak Ruins reached. Chapter: Snowpeak Ruins.

Poe Soul 47: Armored statue in the first room

The suits of armor in the first room break with the Ball and Chain. Smash one and an Imp Poe appears. Needs: Ball and Chain. Chapter: Snowpeak Ruins.

Poe Soul 48: Ice wall above the kitchen

In the room directly above the kitchen, shatter the big ice wall to uncover a hiding Poe. Needs: Ball and Chain. Chapter: Snowpeak Ruins.

Snowpeak Top

Poe Soul 49: Ice block in the summit cave

Warp to the summit and go into the cave to the north. Where ice chunks line both sides, the one on the left (HD Normal Mode) hides an Imp Poe. Needs: Snowpeak Ruins cleared, Ball and Chain. Chapter: Return to the Sacred Grove.

Sacred Grove

Poe Soul 50: Behind the waterfall

In the area where you chased Skull Kid, swim through the waterfall and climb the ledge behind it to find an Imp Poe. Needs: Snowpeak Ruins cleared. Chapter: Return to the Sacred Grove.

Poe Soul 51: Pedestal of Time area

At night a Poe floats in the area around the Pedestal of Time. Needs: Snowpeak Ruins cleared, night. Chapter: Return to the Sacred Grove.

Temple of Time

Poe Soul 52: Seventh floor, high southern platform

On the seventh floor, load one side of the see-saw with metal jars or the giant statue (Dominion Rod), then stand on the other side so Link is higher than the pivot. Clawshot the target in the centre of the ceiling, drop onto the rail with the Spinner and ride to the high southern platform to defeat the Imp Poe. Needs: Dominion Rod, Clawshot, Spinner. Chapter: Temple of Time.

Poe Soul 53: Third floor, behind the gate

In the large round room on the third floor a Poe sits behind a gate on the west side (east in Hero Mode). Use the Dominion Rod to place small statues on the switch behind the gate, or bring the big statue and smash the gate with its hammer. Then become a wolf and take the soul. Needs: Dominion Rod. Chapter: Temple of Time.

Sacred Grove (Past)

Poe Soul 54: Owl Statue beside the stairs

In the Sacred Grove‘s past area, two Owl Statues flank the staircase. One hides an Imp Poe; the other covers the Temple of Time entrance Piece of Heart. Needs: Dominion Rod. Chapter: Hidden Village.

Hidden Village

Poe Soul 55: Balcony

On a balcony in the Hidden Village a Poe floats at night. Needs: Hidden Village cleared, night. Chapter: Hidden Village.

City in the Sky

Poe Soul 56: Peahat room island

In the room with the moving Peahats a small island to the east (west in Hero Mode) holds an Imp Poe. Needs: Double Clawshots. Chapter: City in the Sky.

Poe Soul 57: Platform above the main room

In the outdoor room above the main chamber, a platform on the east side (west in Hero Mode) holds a chest and a floating Imp Poe. Needs: Double Clawshots. Chapter: City in the Sky.

Cave of Ordeals

Poe Soul 58: Floor 17

The Poe is on the 17th floor. Needs: Spinner. Chapter: Cave of Ordeals.

Poe Soul 59: Floor 33

The Poe is on the 33rd floor. Needs: Dominion Rod. Chapter: Cave of Ordeals.

Poe Soul 60: Floor 44

The Poe is on the 44th floor. Needs: Double Clawshots. Chapter: Cave of Ordeals.

Tips for the hunt

Outdoor Poes only appear at night, so plan the sweep for after dark and finish one area before moving on. The area counters on the HD Map screen show exactly which region still holds a Poe. Poes inside dungeons, caves and the Cave of Ordeals (floors 17, 33 and 44) do not depend on the time of day.

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