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The Legend of Zelda Guide > First Quest Walkthrough > Dungeon 8 (Lion)

Back outside again, head south 1 screen, east 2 screens, then south 1 screen.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Enter the cave there and buy the Red Water of Life (if you currently have a blue one, buy another blue one to make it red). Then, continue east for a grand total of 7 screens, defeating the enemies in each to get some hearts and rupees if needed. Then, go north 1 screen and take the north path east to the following screen.

Continue through this screen to the following one in the east, then take either path south to the next screen. Use the Candle to burn the lone bush in the middle of the path going left and right, then go down the stairs that are revealed to enter Dungeon 8, the Lion.

Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Upon entering this dungeon, head east to the next room. Light up the room and defeat the Keese and Zols while avoiding the Bubbles, then take the Key and head west 2 rooms.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Defeat the Manhandla here while avoiding the fireballs, then take the 5 rupees left behind and continue to the next room.

There, defeat the red and blue Darknuts, as well as the Gibdos wandering around, all while avoiding the Bubbles as best as you can. After that, push the left block and go downstairs to claim the Magic Book.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Go back up and head east 2 screens to the first room of the dungeon. From there, head north to the next room. In this room, defeat the Manhandla and take the 5 rupees that appear after you win. Then, bomb the north wall and continue into the next room.

Here, avoid all the fireballs while defeating the really tough blue Darknuts. Take the Key that's left behind, then unlock the east door and enter that room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


There, light up the room and defeat the Pols Voices, then take the Compass and go back to the previous room.

Now, continue west to the room you haven't explored yet. Light up the room and defeat the various enemies, then take the Key and continue west to the next room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Defeat the red Darknuts and take the Key that appears, then go east 1 room and north 1 room into the room with the Gohma.

Defeat it, then continue north to the next room to hear the Old Man's advice. Then, leave the room and unlock the east door, then enter that room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Avoid the Bubbles and defeat the enemies here, then take the 5 rupees and unlock the north door and continue into that room.

In this room, defeat the blue Darknuts while avoiding the fireballs being shots from the statues in the middle of the room. After that, bomb the north wall and enter the next room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Defeat the Manhandla, then take the Map and bomb the west wall.

Enter that hidden room and take the rupees, then go back to the previous room. Continue north through the locked door into the next room. Defeat the Gohma in this next room, then go east to the next room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


Defeat the Darknuts and Pols Voices here, then push the left block and go downstairs to claim the Magical Key!

Now, go back up and west to the previous room. Go south 2 rooms and east 1 room into a room you haven't yet visited. Defeat the Darknuts and Gibdos while avoiding the Bubbles, then take the Bombs and go through the passage via the stairs to reach the next room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 8 (Lion)


There, defeat the Pols Voices, then bomb the north wall and enter the next room (ignore the regular Key; with the Magical Key, you can unlock all doors).

Here, you'll fight the Gleeok boss, so read the Enemies section if you need help on beating it. After that, take the final Heart Container and then the final Triforce piece in the last room. You now have the full Triforce and all that's left is to go and fight Ganon at Death Mountain.

NEXT: Dungeon 9 (Death Mountain)