Hidden beneath Hyrule Castle lies a secret route few have found-an ancient corridor that conceals powerful treasures and royal secrets. Here’s how to reach it and survive what guards its depths.
There are two ways to get into the Royal Hidden Passage, one that requires a bit of progress and another that’s accessible immediately. We’ll walk you through how to access the Royal Hidden Passage, find its secrets, and collect all its loot.
How to access the Royal Hidden Passage
The Royal Hidden Passage can be reached through the Observation Room in Hyrule Castle. Enter the chamber and look for a breakable wall behind the throne or near the back section of the room. Use a bomb or weapon with strong impact to destroy the cracked stones and reveal the entrance. The passage connects several underground sections, so carry light sources and prepare for enemy encounters on the way through.
The Royal Hidden Passage is accessible from the Emergency Shelter in Lookout Landing. You can hop right into the Emergency Shelter to find an opening into the passageway only after completing one temple – either the Wind Temple, Fire Temple, Water Temple, or Lightning Temple. It doesn’t matter which one.
The alternative route is to access the Royal Hidden Passage is from the Observation Room in Hyrule Castle. Start by heading into the surface level Hyrule Castle area, past the gates. Look up and you’ll see an overhang – that’s the Observation Room.
You’ll have to climb the walls to get up there, which you should have plenty of stamina for. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you see Nobiro. Toward the back of the room, on the first floor, there’s a grate. Use Ultrahand to open it then drop right in. Don’t skip the chest here – there’s a diamond inside.
You’ll have to head down the winding stairs, making sure to explore all the different nooks and crannies as you go. When you reach the bottom, you’ll find a wall of red rocks to burst through and head underground. There’s a lot down here to explore!
What to do in the Royal Hidden Passage
Inside the Royal Hidden Passage, search the tunnels carefully for valuable materials such as gems, weapons, and Hyrule Royal equipment. Break through the crumbling walls with bombs or rock-fused weapons to reveal hidden chambers and shortcuts. Watch for Like Likes and other enemies guarding treasure chests, and keep a torch handy to light dark corners. Exploring every section of the passage can reward you with rare loot and useful gear upgrades for the challenges ahead.
The winding Royal Hidden Passage has a lot to do – namely, you’ll want to collect all pieces of the Soldier’s Armor set, find the Bubbulfrog to get a bubbulgem, and maybe take on a Stalnox. You’ll also be hitting a lot of rocks.
Find the Bubbulfrog
The Bubbulfrog is easily accessible from the Observation Room entrance, but you get can there either way. When you head down through that entrance and keep following the path, you’ll eventually get to a downward path heading deeper in. You’ll see a Shock Like, and the path to the Bullbullfrog is behind it. Again, break some rocks to get through and drop into the pit below, where you should see the Bubbulfrog. Defeat it and it’ll drop the Bubbulgem.
Collect the Soldier’s Armor set
All piece of the Soldier’s Armor set are hidden in the Royal Hidden Passage – the Soldier’s Armor, Soldier’s Helm, and Soldier’s Greaves. The passageway is pretty maze-like, and our guide to finding the Soldier’s Armor can help you navigate it. Be careful when you’re making your way through these areas, however – there’s a huge Stalnox hiding beneath some rubble.
Repec at the cursed statue
The cursed statue is easily accessible from the Emergency Shelter entrance to the Royal Hidden Passage at the (-0253, 0132, 0008) coordinates. In fact, it’s the first thing you’ll encounter in there after you crawl in and smash a few rocks. It’s right around the first right corner.
Where is the Emergency Shelter near Hyrule Castle located
The Emergency Shelter is located directly beneath Lookout Landing, south of Hyrule Castle Town Ruins in central Hyrule.
Access Steps
To enter, head to the center of Lookout Landing’s courtyard and speak to Scorpis, the Hylian soldier guarding the area; he’ll remove the cover over the ladder or direct you down. Coordinates are approximately (-0251, 0100, 0021) on the surface, leading underground.[conversation_history]
Connection to Hyrule Castle
This shelter links via the Royal Hidden Passage to Hyrule Castle’s Observation Room and Guards’ Chamber, becoming fully accessible after completing a Regional Phenomenon (like the Rito quest). Inside, find beds, a cooking pot, Goddess Statue, and Jerrin for the “Who Goes There?” side adventure.
How do I talk to Scorpis to open the shelter entrance
To talk to Scorpis and open the Emergency Shelter entrance in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, approach him directly in the center of Lookout Landing’s courtyard.[conversation_history]
Exact Steps
Stand in front of Scorpis, the Hylian soldier guarding the large covered hole (ladder entrance) at coordinates (-0251, 0100, 0021). Select the “talk” prompt to speak with him; he’ll move the cover aside, revealing the ladder down to the shelter. No special items or quests are required for this initial access.[conversation_history]
Tips for Interaction
If Scorpis doesn’t respond, ensure you’re close enough and not interrupted by nearby NPCs or events. After entry, the shelter remains open for future visits, connecting to the Royal Hidden Passage post-temple.[conversation_history]
