Treasure Hunter Caves are locations in A Link Between Worlds.[1][name reference needed] They are hidden miniature Dungeons that are found scattered throughout Hyrule and Lorule, each containing puzzles and treasures within.
Features and Overview[]
Treasure Hunter Caves are optional miniature Dungeons, featuring elaborated puzzles and often platforming that makes use of Wall Merging and other Items. Each Cave holds a large sum of Rupees that can be obtained after completing the Cave's challenges; some Caves have additional Rupees that can be collected en route to the main treasure.
The Caves are named after the Treasure Hunter, who can be found at the entrance of most Caves, pondering how to solve the Cave's puzzles and reach its treasure.[2] One Treasure Hunter Cave in Lorule instead features the Dungeon Bros.
Locations[]
| World | Location | Puzzle Mechanic | Main Treasure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrule | East-most area of Death Mountain, north of Zora's Domain | Wall Merging Hookshot |
 Silver Rupee
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| Hyrule | Behind a cracked wall east of the Graveyard | Wall Merging | Silver Rupee
|
| Hyrule | Inside a stone structure in the Eastern Ruins | Wall Merging | Silver Rupee
|
| Lorule | Under a Bush west of the Vacant House | Pegasus Boots |  Gold Rupee
|
| Hyrule | On a ledge south of the Haunted Grove | Cucco Gliding | Silver Rupee
|
| Lorule | Pathway east of Misery Mire | Sand Rod Tornado Rod |
Gold Rupee
|
| Hyrule | Inside a stone structure in the Southern Ruins | Boomerang Hookshot |
Silver Rupee
|
Gallery[]
Death Mountain (Hyrule)[]
At the entrance of the Treasure Hunter Cave
Link Wall Merging to traverse the Cave
Observing the moving platforms out of reach
Using the Hookshot to pull a Pull Lever
Graveyard (Hyrule)[]
At the entrance of the Treasure Hunter Cave
Link Wall Merging to traverse the Cave
Link running across a retracting platform
The Treasure Hunter, having partially solved the Cave
Riding a moving platform toward the Treasure Chest
Eastern Ruins[]
Overview of the Treasure Hunter Cave
Link Wall Merging onto moving platforms
Link Wall Merging to ascend the platforms
Reaching the Treasure Chest
Vacant House[]
Overview of the Treasure Hunter Cave
Link blocked by a gate
Link dashing past the gate after striking a Crystal Switch
Link unable to reach the Dungeon Bros
Haunted Grove[]
At the top of the Treasure Hunter Cave
The Treasure Hunter describing "Cucco gliding"
Link descending the Cave with a Cucco
Link caught in a gust of Wind
Misery Mire[]
Treasure Chest adjacent to the entrance of the Treasure Hunter Cave
One of several Floor Switches in the Cave
Using the Tornado Rod to reach a gust of Wind
Link riding a gust of Wind through the Cave
Using the Sand Rod to traverse the Cave
Southern Ruins (Hyrule)[]
The Treasure Chest, out of reach
Diving to avoid Rolling Pins
Using the Hookshot to pull a Raft toward the Treasure Chest
References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 294
- ↑ "Having a tough time here, though. If only I could manipulate sand and wind, then I... Well, let's just say I'd be able to secure myself a nice little piece of treasure here..." — Treasure Hunter (A Link Between Worlds)