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This Hyrule Warriors Gold Skulltulas guide will cover all 100 Gold Skulltulas in the game. Each Gold Skulltula unlocks an Illustration Piece that can be viewed in the Gallery. There are five illustrations that can be completed - each bringing with it certain rewards. A second Gold Skulltula appears on each stage after completion of Ganon's Tower and will require certain weapons or characters be used on each level while on Hard or Hero Mode difficulty.
Hyrule Warriors Legend Mode Gold Skulltula Locations
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The following Gold Skulltulas are found throughout Legend Mode, where 36 can be found. The rest are located in Adventure Mode and will be covered later in the guide.
The Armies of Ruin (Hyrule Field)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located on the west side of the map near the spot where Volga appears.
- On Hard Difficulty - Link (Hylian Sword) - Repel enemies and execute Princess Zelda's plan until King Dodongo appears as usual in the scenario. A Gold Skulltula should now appear on the south wall right outside the east entrance to Castle Keep.
The Sheikah Tribesman (Eldin Caves)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath the boulder southeast of Stone Square.
- On Hard Difficulty - Impa (Giant's Knife) - Near the end of the scenario, protect the two Bombchu and Sheik until the Bombchu arrive at the Stone Spires. The Gold Skulltula will now spawn in the northeast corner. There will be a small path far north - use the Hookshot to get to the platform with the Gold Skulltula.
The Sorceress of the Woods (Faron Woods)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath the boulder on the west side of the map to the southwest of Western Tree.
- On Hard Difficulty - Link (Fire Rod) - Near the end of the scenario, get Gohma down below half health and keep the Deku Tree from being in danger. The Gold Skulltula will now spawn in the northeast corner. There will be a small path for north - use the Hookshot to get to the platform with the Gold Skulltula.
The Sorceress of the Valley (Valley of Seers)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located on the south entrance to West Temple to the northwest side of the map.
- On Hard Difficulty - Link (Hylian Sword) - Defeat Volga within 3 minutes and continue the scenario as normal. The Gold Skulltula will appear once Manhandla is found during the Manhandla Stalk portion. The Gold Skulltula is located behind the Gatekeeper located behind the locked gate slight north of the center of the map.
Land of Myth (Death Mountain)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located in the northwest portion of the map. Follow the path towards the north center of the map to find a path with a Hookshot target. Use the Hookshot to get to the platform where the Gold Skulltula is located.
- On Hard Difficulty - Sheik - Defeat Darunia at least 2 times and open the gate to the Chief's Room as usual in this scenario. After defeating 1,500 enemies and the other conditions - the Gold Skulltula will appear in front of the Chief's Room in the north side of the map.
The Water Temple (Lake Hylia)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located behind some vine south of the starting area on the east side. Use the boomerang to cut the vines to gain access to the Gold Skulltula.
- On Hard Difficulty - Impa (Giant's Knife) - Follow the scenario like normal and wait for Zelda to summon King Dodongo. Defeat Dodongo within 3 minutes of his arrival while keeping Sheik from fleeing to spawn the Gold Skulltula. It will be located at the top of the frozen waterfall on the north side of the map.
Land of Twilight (Twilight Field)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located on the south wall in the southwest part of the map.
- On Hard Difficulty - Lana (Book of Sorcery - follow the scenario as normal then defeat Midna before Cia flees the front lines. Now capture the Bridge Keep and the Gold Skulltula will spawn on the north side of the Bridge Keep.
The Shadow King (Palace of Twilight)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located to the west of the most northern Keep underneath a boulder. Use a bomb to find it.
- On Hard Difficulty - Midna - Follow the scenario as normal then defeat Argorok while staying above 50% health and keeping Agitha alive. The Gold Skulltula is located on the south entrance to the Enemy Base.
Land in the Sky (Skyloft)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located to the west of Statue Keep underneath a boulder. Use a bomb to find it.
- On Hard Difficulty - Link (Hylian Sword) - Go about the scenario as normal but be sure to defeat Ghirahim before he reaches the Allied Base. Now continue the scenario and the Gold Skulltula will spawn after using the Magic Circle. It is located north of Academy Keep between the tree and pumpkin.
Sealed Ambition (Sealed Grounds)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located on the wall on the far east side of the map behind some vines, which can be cut using the Boomerang.
- On Hard Difficulty - Link (Fire Rod) - Follow the scenario as normal but be sure to keep the Imprisoned from destroying any keeps and defeat him within 15 minutes. Once the Enemy Base becomes accessible - the Gold Skulltula will spawn on the east side of the East Temple Keep.
The Sacred Sword (Temple of the Sacred Sword)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath a boulder in the northwest corner of the map
- 22. On Hard Difficulty – Fi - Defeat 2,000 enemies, discover all the scaled statues, and repel Wizzro. The Gold Skulltula will spawn in the room where Link gets the Master Sword.
A War of Spirit (Temple of Souls)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located behind a breakable wall located in the center west of the map. Use Bombs to blow open the wall.
- 24. On Hard Difficulty – Zelda (Rapier) – Follow the scenario like normal but do not let Impa, Lana, Darunia, Midna, or Fi leave the battlefield before Dark Link vanishes. The Gold Skulltula will appear once they all leave after Dark Link vanishes. The Gold Skulltula is located in the East Garden on the south wall. Be sure not to defeat Ganondorf before getting the Gold Skulltula.
Shining Beacon (Valley of Seers)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath a boulder in the southeast side of the map below the East Sanctum.
Ganondorf's Return (Gerudo Desert)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located on the wall in the northeast of the map beside Arbiter's Keep.
- On Hard Difficulty – Ganondorf – Capture all keeps, and then defeat the Lizalfos, Aeralfos, and two of the Giant Bosses. The Gold Skulltula will spawn behind some vines inside the prison on the southeast corner of the map.
March of the Demon King (Valley of Seers)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath a boulder in the northeast corner of the map.
- On Hard Difficulty – Ganondorf – Defeat all of the Impa's but be sure to kill the real one last. The Gold Skulltula will spawn north of the Eastern Room at the end of the path.
Battle of the Triforce (Hyrule Field)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath a boulder in the northeast corner of the map beside the East Field Keep.
- On Hard Difficulty – Ganondorf – When Link and Zelda appear together near the end of the scenario, defeat them a combined total of four times; however, make sure not to defeat them at the same time or the scenario will end. The Gold Skulltula is located at the back of Mountain Keep.
Enduring Resolve (Gerudo Desert)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath a boulder in the southeast side of the map in front of S. Desert Keep.
- On Hard Difficulty – Zelda (Rapier) – Defeat 2,000 enemies while maintaining health of at least 30%. The Gold Skulltula is located underneath the boulder in the north prison, which is located northeast of North Oasis.
Liberation of the Triforce (Ganon's Tower)
- Kill 1000 Enemies - Any Character - Gold Skulltula is located underneath a boulder inside the Fairy Fountain on the east side of the map.
Hyrule Warriors Adventure Mode Gold Skulltula Locations
Adventure Mode is split up into different maps and laid out on a grid. The coordinates below tell the position of the mission that has to be completed for each Gold Skulltula along with the requirements beside it. The grid is broken into letters going down and numbers going to the right.
Adventure Map
H-7: Complete the first mission and defeat 1000 enemies. The Gold Skulltula is located to the north of Castle Keep at the end of the draw bridge.
H-7: Complete the first mission and defeat 1200 enemies without taking 4 hearts of damage.
H-10: Kill 1000 enemies to spawn the Gold Skulltula. It will be located outside of the Temple entrance on the east side of the map.
H-10: Complete the first mission and defeat 1200 enemies without taking 4 hearts of damage.
F-12: Kill 1000 enemies and complete the first mission. The Gold Skulltula is located in the northeast corner of the map in a small path that goes north. Use the Hookshot to get onto the platform.
F-12: Defeat 1000 enemies, complete the first mission, and do not take 4 hearts of damage.
F-15: Defeat 1000 enemies and complete the first mission. The Gold Skulltula will appear directly north of the Eastern Room in the northeast corner of the map.
F-15: Kill 1200 enemies, complete the first mission, and do not take4 hears of damage.
H-14: Kill 1000 enemies and complete the first mission. The Gold Skulltula will appear outside of the North Palace to the west.
H-14: Defeat 1200 enemies, complete the first mission, and do not take 4 hearts of damage.
H-15: Defeat 1000 enemies and the Gold Skulltula will appear outside of the Allied Base in the northeast corner of the map.
H-15: Defeat 1200 enemies, complete the first mission, and do not take 4 hearts of damage.
Rewards
Finish the True Partners illustration to unlock the Rewards Map in Adventure Mode.
