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Hidden Grottos FAQ

by The_New_Bejitto

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                     The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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Version: 1.04                   The New Bejitto               Updated: 07/06/10
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Section                                                                    Code

Table of Contents ........................................................ 0000
Introduction ............................................................. 0001

Hidden Grottos
   Gerudo Desert ......................................................... 1000
   Hyrule Field (Eldin Province) ......................................... 1001
   Hyrule Field (Faron Province) ......................................... 1002
   Hyrule Field (Lanayru Province) ....................................... 1003
   Lake Hylia ............................................................ 1004
   Ordon Ranch ........................................................... 1005
   Sacred Grove .......................................................... 1006
   Snowpeak .............................................................. 1007

Version History .......................................................... 0002
Legal Information ........................................................ 0003



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                                 Introduction                            [0001]
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Scattered throughout Hyrule are hidden grottos (holes in the ground) that Wolf
Link can dig into. You will need to use Wolf Link's senses to see them. Most
grottos contain Rupees, but some have fishable areas, Poes, or even Heart
Pieces. Almost all of them are filled with pots to break for even more Rupees.
It's best if you wait until you can change forms at will to go hunting for all
the grottos. Having access to most areas is also a must.



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                                 Gerudo Desert                           [1000]
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Grotto #01
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : Spiders
  - Rewards : 100 Rupees (Kill all the Spiders)

  - Location: Just south of where you land via the cannon is a raised platform.
              At the base of the platform is a trio of skulls. In the center of
              these is the grotto.


Grotto #02
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : ChuChus
  - Rewards : Free Potions

  - Location: Travel north-northeast of the Gerudo Mesa warp point until you
              drop down into the lower gully. There are a few boulders along
              this wall. One of them has a trio of skulls near it. Dig in the
              center of these to enter the grotto.


Grotto #03
  - Items   : Bombs; Clawshot; Lantern
  - Enemies : Poes
  - Rewards : 2 Poe Souls
              100 Rupees (Light the 3 torches)

  - Location: Head down into the gully like you would for Grotto #02. In the
              northwest area of the gully is a hill with a tree on it. Grapple
              up to the hill and you'll find another trio of skulls. The grotto
              is in the center.


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                         Hyrule Field (Eldin Province)                   [1001]
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Grotto #04 
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : Keese
  - Rewards : Rupees (Kill all the Keese)

  - Location: Head to the north side of the bridge you warped early on in
              Kakariko Gorge. Veer west, and in the corner, amidst a circle of
              flowers, is the hidden grotto.


Grotto #05
  - Items   : Lantern
  - Enemies : ChuChus, Worm Droppers
  - Rewards : Free Potions
              50 Rupees (Light the 2 torches)

  - Location: This one is tricky to find. The easiest way is to start in
              Kakariko Gorge and travel north to the next part of Hyrule Field
              (you will need to blow up some boulders if you haven't cleared
              the path). Then head north-northwest, and about half way across
              the field, next to some white sand, is a brown patch of dirt. Dig
              here for the grotto. This one is hard to spot as it blends in
              well with the surroundings.


Grotto #06
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : Bombfish, Skullfish
  - Rewards : 50 Rupees
              Beehive

  - Location: Head north from Kakariko Village to the Bridge of Eldin. Just
              before you reach the arch of the bridge, turn east. A little bit
              past the bricks on the ground is another patch of brown dirt. Dig
              here to find the grotto.


Grotto #07
  - Items   : Spinner
  - Enemies : Stalfos
  - Rewards : Heart Piece (Kill the Stalfos)
              Bombs (Wooden Chest #1)
              Bombs (Wooden Chest #2)
              Bombs (Wooden Chest #3)

  - Location: Head north past the Bridge of Eldin into the valley. You'll come
              to a wooden bridge. On the north side is a Spinner Track. Ride it
              to the end, and dig in the center of the circle of grass to find
              the grotto.


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                         Hyrule Field (Faron Province)                   [1002]
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Grotto #08
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : ChuChus, Deku Babas, Keese, Rats
  - Rewards : Free Potions
              Rupees (Kill all the enemies)
              10 Rupees (Wooden Chest #1)
              20 Rupees (Wooden Chest #2)
              20 Rupees (Wooden Chest #3)

  - Location: Enter Hyrule Field from Faron Woods. Head west until you come to
              the southwest corner of the field. There will be a small indent
              in the rock face with a couple grass patches. Dig between them to
              find the grotto.


Grotto #09
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : None
  - Rewards : Bobber Fishing (Greengill, Ordon Catfish, Hylian Loach)

  - Location: In the same area of Hyrule Field as Grotto #08, head to the
              northeast corner to find a circle of grass. Dig in the center to
              find the grotto.


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                        Hyrule Field (Lanayru Province)                  [1003]
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Grotto #10
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : Tektites
  - Rewards : 100 Rupees (Kill the Tektites)
              Bobber Fishing (Greengill, Hylian Pike)

  - Location: Take the southern exit from Castle Town. Down the steps to the
              west is a pillar with crows flying above. Climb the vines and dig
              in the middle of the circle of rocks to find the grotto.


Grotto #11
  - Items   : Clawshot
  - Enemies : Hiploops
  - Rewards : 100 Rupees (Kill the Hiploops)

  - Location: Take the eastern exit from Castle Town. On the east side of this
              small field is a ledge. Grapple to the vines and climb up. There
              is a circle of rocks up here. Dig in the center for the grotto.


Grotto #12
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : Deku Babas, Poes
  - Rewards : 2 Poe Souls

  - Location: Take the east exit from Castle Town and head north to the next
              area of Hyrule Field (there is a stream in this area). As soon as
              you enter the area, stray north off the path. You should come
              upon three trees forming a triangle. In the middle of these
              is a circle of grass patches, with a grotto in the center.


Grotto #13
  - Items   : Lantern
  - Enemies : Skulltulas
  - Rewards : Rupees (Kill the Skulltulas)
              50 Rupees (Light the 3 torches)

  - Location: In the same area of Hyrule Field as Grotto #12, head to the north
              point of the stream that flows into Castle Town. Near the cave
              that the water runs out of, on the east side of the stream, is a
              circle of grass with a grotto.


Grotto #14
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : ChuChus
  - Rewards : Free Potions

  - Location: In the same area of Hyrule Field as Grottos #12 & #13, head west
              across the bridge. Veer south, and you'll come to another circle
              of grass patches. Dig in the center to find the grotto.


Grotto #15
  - Items   : Bomb Arrows; Clawshot
  - Enemies : Bubbles, Fire Bubbles, Ice Bubbles
  - Rewards : 100 Rupees (Kill all the enemies)

  - Location: South of the Great Bridge of Hylia and past the ChuChus, are some
              ledges with boulders on them. Blow up the boulders and grapple
              your way to the end. Up here, among the a circle of grass, is the
              grotto.


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                                  Lake Hylia                             [1004]
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Grotto #16
  - Items   : Iron Boots
  - Enemies : Shell Blades
  - Rewards : 100 Rupees (Kill the Shell Blades)

  - Location: Use the cannon to launch yourself up to the Flight-by-Fowl
              minigame. Pay 20 Rupees to play the game, and grab a Cucco. When
              you jump off the ledge, turn around and head under the house.
              Eventually you'll see a ledge you can land on. Look around on the
              ledge for the grotto.


Grotto #17
  - Items   : None
  - Enemies : Water Toadpolis
  - Rewards : 100 Rupees (Kill the Water Toadpolis)
              Beehive
              Bobber fishing (Greengill, Hylian Loach)

  - Location: On the land portion in the south of Lake Hylia, there's a ladder
              you can climb up to get to the Howling Stone. On the same level
              of land as the Howling Stone are some patches of grass. Dig
              between them to find the grotto.


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                                  Ordon Ranch                            [1006]
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Grotto #18
  - Items   : Lantern
  - Enemies : Rats, ChuChus
  - Rewards : Free Potions
              50 Rupees (Light the 3 torches)

  - Location: Head to Ordon Ranch, and in the back of the goat pen you'll find
              the hidden grotto.


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                                 Sacred Grove                            [1006]
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Grotto #19
  - Items   : Bombs
  - Enemies : Deku Babas
  - Rewards : Heart Piece (Kill the Deku Babas)

  - Location: In the area you last fight the Skull Kid in (the area before the
              Master Sword puzzle), there is a boulder you can blow up. Below
              it is a grotto. This one is odd as the hole is not big like the
              others.


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                                   Snowpeak                              [1007]
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Grotto #20
  - Items   : Ball and Chain
  - Enemies : Freezards, Ice Keese, Baby Freezards
  - Rewards : 100 Rupees (Hidden underneath one of the Freezards)

  - Location: Make your way to the Howling Stone and look down to the west. You
              should see a lone tree. Make your way to it, and look around the
              tree for the grotto.


Grotto #21
  - Items   : Bombs
  - Enemies : ChuChus, Ice Keese
  - Rewards : Free Potions

  - Location: Just north below the Howling Stone is a pair of trees. The grotto
              is near one of them.



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                                Version History                          [0002]
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||                 Versions 1.01 - 1.04 (12/06/06 - 07/06/10)                ||
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||                  Added a grotto. Minor edits and cleanup.                 ||
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||                         Version 1.00 - (12/02/06)                         ||
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||                                                                           ||
||     This walkthrough is complete. Unless I get e-mailed with another      ||
||     grotto location, there will be no more updates.                       ||
| ___________________________________________________________________________ |
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                               Legal Information                         [0003]
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