Desert Temple

Not to be confused with Desert Palace or Sand Temple.

Desert Temple
ScreenshotIn-game screenshots FSAFour Swords AdventuresTFHTri Force Heroes
Main appearance(s)	Four Swords Adventures Tri Force Heroes
Location	FSAFour Swords Adventures: Desert of Doubt TFHTri Force Heroes: The Dunes
Item(s)	Tri Force Heroes Boomerang Magic Hammer ×2
Mini-Boss(es)	Four Swords Adventures Gohma Shadow Link
Boss(es)	TFHTri Force Heroes: Stalchampion

The Desert Temple is a recurring Dungeon in The Legend of Zelda series.

Overview

Four Swords Adventures

Themes and Navigation

While it continues the second-level temple trend in Four Swords Adventures, it is the only temple in which Link must exit and re-enter mid-navigation in order to complete. In the temple's third room, an activated switch fills the temple with sand, making the Magic Hammer quite the popular item, especially since many Force Gems and even some Small Keys lay hidden deep beneath the beach-like flooring. In respect to gathering items, it is possible to obtain the one Blue Bracelet in this temple by manipulating one of the Beamos in the room filled with Beamos to activate a switch with its light beam (as the Links cannot reach it themselves), causing a chest containing the Blue Bracelet to fall from the ceiling nearby.

Items obtained in this area
Magic Hammer Bow Bomb Flower Moon Pearl Blue Bracelet

Minor Enemies

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  Armos Knight

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  Beamos

• Face Lamp

  Face Lamp

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  Bubble

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  Devalant

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  Eyegore

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  Geldman

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  Moldorm

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  Shadow Link

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  Terrorpin

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, the Desert Temple is the fourth and final Level of The Dunes Area. It is preceded by Gibdo Mausoleum

Themes and Navigation

The Desert Temple is an ancient tomb set in the desert. Unlike most Levels in The Dunes, it has almost no sand, with the exception of its final Stage, where Stalchampion is fought in a sandy arena.

Hammering a Switch Mole, Stage 1

In Stage 1, the Links begin at the entrance of the temple. Immediately ahead are a series of Stakes blocking the passage, which can be pounded down with the Magic Hammer provided nearby. Another Magic Hammer and a Boomerang can be found beyond the first set of Stakes. At the end of the room lies a Big Switch, which when pressed by all three Links opens two large doors to the next chamber. In the next room is a Switch Mole that pops out at random between three holes. The Links must quickly hit it with their Magic Hammer before it drops down to open the next door; it can also be momentarily stunned with the Boomerang to make the task easier. The next room has three Switch Moles that pop out of eight holes. After they are all pounded, the doors to the Triforce Gateway open.

Battling Stalfos, Stage 2

In Stage 2, the Links appear in a chamber whose floor layout resembles a skull. Upon moving forward, they drop down a slope representing the "mouth", and groups of Stalfos immediately appear as they land. Two Hearts sit in the "eye sockets" of the floor, while Energy Potions are also provided along the walls so the Links can regain their energy. Once all the Stalfos are defeated, the Triforce Gateway appears.

Stage 3

In Stage 3, the Links appear on a walkway leading to a stiff teeterboard-like platform. This board can be made to tilt either up or downwards by hitting its left or right side with the Magic Hammer. Hitting the right side points it downwards, allowing the Links to hit a Shock Switch below using the Boomerang. This will send floating platforms down that snap into place, creating a bridge to the next area. The Links will have to hit the board so that it points up to reach this platform. The next ledge has a Big Switch, with a pair of Fire Keese flying nearby. The Big Switch creates a moving platform across a pit to the next ledge, however the Links must avoid swinging Guruguru Bars while crossing. The next ledge has another teeterboard plus three timed Shock Switches. The Links must pound the teeterboard so they can reach and hit all the Switches before time runs out and they turn off. This creates a bridge to the next ledge, where the Links find three more teeterboards heading upwards. Initially they are tilted away so that the Links can't climb onto them, but a Shock Switch nearby can be struck to flatten them. To ascend the boards, the Links must pound them so they tilt upwards, creating a slope to the next board, while avoiding several stationary Guruguru Bars in their path whose flames extend and retract. At the very top is the Triforce Gateway.

A gate closes behind the Links, Stage 4

In Stage 4, the Links appear in the entrance way of an outdoor stadium. When they walk forward into the sandy, circular arena where Stalchampion is fought, the gate locks them inside while they do battle. Several Pots and tufts of Grass can be found around the outer edge of the area, which can be sliced to produce Hearts or Energy Potions.

Drablands Challenges

Once Stalchampion has been defeated, the Desert Temple can be replayed with the following Drablands Challenges: "Fewer Heart Containers!", "Clear within the time limit!", and "Don't pop any balloons!".

In "Clear within the time limit!", the Links are given a timer of one minute in Multiplayer, or one minute and 45 seconds in single-player. This timer can be increased by collecting Hourglasses or wearing Linebeck's Uniform.

In "Don't pop any balloons!", the Links will need to be mindful of how they use their Items, as the mere shockwave from swinging the Magic Hammer is enough to pop nearby Balloons. During the battle against Stalchampion, a single Balloon circles the arena, and will cost the Links a Fairy even if popped by the Boss's attacks.

Materials

At the end of the Level, three Treasure Chests can be opened. Two contain the same Material, and one contains another, more valuable Material.

Drablands Challenge	—Not Applicable
Magical Materials	2Vintage Linens 1Stal Skull
Drablands Challenge	Fewer Heart Containers!
Magical Materials	2Gibdo Bandages 1Sandy Ribbon
Drablands Challenge	Don't pop any balloons!
Magical Materials	2Stal Skulls 1Crystal Skull
Drablands Challenge	Clear within the time limit!
Magical Materials	2Sandy Ribbons 1Crystal Skull

Drablands Challenge	Magical Materials
—Not Applicable	2Vintage Linens 1Stal Skull
Fewer Heart Containers!	2Gibdo Bandages 1Sandy Ribbon
Don't pop any balloons!	2Stal Skulls 1Crystal Skull
Clear within the time limit!	2Sandy Ribbons 1Crystal Skull

Enemies and Traps

No Challenge, "Fewer Heart Containers!", "Clear within the time limit!""Don't pop any balloons!"

Stage 1

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  Switch Mole ×4

Stage 2

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  Stalfos ×7

Stage 3

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  Fire Keese ×2

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  Guruguru Bar ×5

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  Squiddy

Stage 4

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  Stalchampion

Stage 1

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  Karat Crab ×3

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  Switch Mole ×4

Stage 2

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  Stalfos ×7

Stage 3

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  Fire Keese ×2

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  Guruguru Bar ×5

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  Squiddy

Stage 4

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  Stalchampion

Trivia

• As alluded to in Vol. 7 of the Drablands Diary in Tri Force Heroes, a "hieroglyph" of Link is hidden on a wall in each Level of The Dunes. He can be found in Stage 3 of the Desert Temple by going to the north end of the area with the Squiddy, then shifting the camera upward and to the left.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names
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Gallery

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  The Desert Temple from Four Swords Adventures

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  Links up against hammer-pounding Shadow Links from Four Swords Adventures

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  Links under seige by Beamos from Four Swords Adventures

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  Links fighting a throng of Eyegores from Four Swords Adventures

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  Avoiding Guruguru Bars in Stage 3 from Tri Force Heroes

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  Climbing platforms in Stage 3 from Tri Force Heroes

References

Temples

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Ocarina of Time

Fire Temple • Forest Temple • Shadow Temple • Spirit Temple • Temple of Light • Temple of Time • Water Temple

Majora's Mask

Great Bay Temple • Snowhead Temple • Stone Tower Temple • Woodfall Temple

Oracle of Seasons

Temple Remains • Temple of Seasons

The Wind Waker

Earth Temple • Wind Temple

Four Swords Adventures

Desert Temple • Eastern Temple • Temple of Darkness

The Minish Cap

Temple of Droplets

Twilight Princess

Forest Temple • Lakebed Temple • Temple of Time • Temple of Time (Dungeon)

Phantom Hourglass

Doylan's Temple • Goron Temple • Mutoh's Temple • Temple of Courage • Temple of Fire • Temple of Ice • Temple of Wind • Temple of the Ocean King

Spirit Tracks

Fire Temple • Forest Temple • Lost at Sea Temple • Ocean Temple • Sand Temple • Snow Temple

Skyward Sword

Earth Temple • Forest Temple • Sealed Temple • Skyview Temple • Temple of Time

Tri Force Heroes

Desert Temple • Fire Temple • Forest Temple • Grim Temple • Ice Temple • Sky Temple • Water Temple

Breath of the Wild

East Gerudo Ruins • Forgotten Temple • Sage Temple • Sage Temple Ruins • Temple of Time

Tears of the Kingdom

East Gerudo Ruins • Fire Temple • Forgotten Temple • Lightning Temple • Sage Temple Ruins • Spirit Temple • Temple of Time • Temple of Time Ruins • Water Temple • Wind Temple • Wind Temple 1F • Wind Temple B1 • Wind Temple B2

Echoes of Wisdom

Desert Temple Ruins • Eastern Temple • Eldin Temple • Faron Temple • Lanayru Temple • Stilled Desert Temple Ruins

Other

Deku Temple • Temple of Brainstorms • Temple of Souls • Temple of Storms • Temple of the Sacred Sword • Wind and Earth Temples

Category:Temples