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The Legend of Zelda Guide > First Quest Walkthrough > Dungeon 3 (Manji)

Back in the overworld, head south 1 screen and east 1 screen. Go south another screen, then head ALL THE WAY west until you can't go any further (you should be on a screen with a dock at that point).

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


From there, head south 1 screen and go across the bridge, and continue west to the next screen. Continue west 1 screen and south another screen. Then, go east 1 screen and enter Dungeon 3, the Manji.

Dungeon 3 (Manji)


When you enter this dungeon, go west into the next room. Here, defeat the Zols and continue north to the following room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


Defeat some more Zols and take the Key that appears, then keep going to the next room.

In this room, defeat the red Darknuts and take the Bombs that appear after you beat them all. Then, head west into the next room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


Here, quickly go left to avoid the Blade Traps, then defeat the Keese and collect the Compass in the middle of the room.

Then, avoid the Blade Traps along the west side of the room and unlock the door, and enter that room. Defeat the Darknuts to open the south door, then continue into the next room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


Here, get around the Darknuts and defeat them with the help of some Bombs, then collect the bunch of Bombs that appear after you beat them.

Go down the stairs and take the Raft, then go back upstairs and head north to the previous room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


In this next room, continue north into the room you didn't yet explore. In this room, watch out for the flashing Bubbles since you won't be able to use your sword for a few moments if one touches you. Defeat the Keese and Zols here, then take the Key and go east to the next room.

Continue east through the narrow path and defeat the Keese along the way. Collect the Bombs that appear after you beat all the Keese, then unlock the east door and enter that room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


In this room, defeat the Zols and take the Key, then unlock the north door and go into that room.

Here, avoid the Blade Traps and defeat the Zols, then push the left block to open the north door. Avoid the traps and continue into that room. Read the Old Man's advice, then continue to the following room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


Take the Key in the room and defeat all the Keese to unlock the door. Now, go back east 1 room and south 2 rooms. From here, unlock the east door with a Key and enter the next room. Avoid the Blade Traps here and defeat the Zols, then take the Map and head south to the next room.

In this room, defeat the 3 Darknuts wandering around, then go through the now open east door into the next room.

The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)The Legend of Zelda screenshot - Dungeon 3 (Manji)


Defeat the Keese and Zols in this room while avoiding the flashing Bubbles. Collect the 5 rupees that appear in the upper-left corner, then enter the north room to meet the boss.

Read the Enemies section for help on beating Manhandla. After you win, take the Heart Container and head to the next room to claim the Triforce piece. You'll then be back outside once again.

NEXT: Dungeon 4 (Snake)