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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Guide > Walkthrough > Before Turtle Rock

Since you should have two more Master Ores if you've been following my guide, return to Thieves' Town.

Thieves' Town


Back here, go southeast to the Blacksmith's Shop. Talk to the Blacksmith and he will offer to upgrade your sword a second time. Agree, and you will receive Master Sword Lv3, the Golden Sword! Now that you are ready to go on, return to Hyrule. Make sure you have the Ice Rod in your possession, then head to the southeast area of Lake Hylia and use the fissure portal by the Racing Bro to return to Lorule.

Turtle Lake


In this region now, follow the path leading south and west along the edge of the lake. At the end, jump into the lake itself and you will see a turtle floating around. Talk to it and Mama Turtle will ask you to find her babies. So, swim to the west first and you will find a turtle laying upside-down on the shore. Pick it up and throw it back into the water to save it. From here, swim north a screen to find another turtle stuck in the shallows while being attacked by enemies. Defeat the four enemies to save it.

Continue to the ladder on the northern edge and climb out of the lake. Merge onto the wall and head eastward along it until you are behind the turtle hanging on the wall somehow. Pop out to knock it back into the water. With all three babies rescued, Mama Turtle offers to help by giving you a ride if you need one. She will be swimming around the southern part of the lake with her babies, so just climb onto their shells from behind when you are ready. As they pass the large platform in the middle, jump off and activate the weather vane. When the lava plume shoots upward, use the Ice Rod to freeze it, then merge onto it to get across, and enter Turtle Rock.

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