10 Best Dungeons In The Legend Of Zelda Franchise

10. Spirit Temple

Has any intellectual property handled time travel as well as Ocarina Of Time? Unlikely. The 1998 game uses the titular instrument and its time bending capabilities to terrific storytelling purpose, as Link jumps between child and adult versions of himself in order to rid Hyrule of evil.

The Spirit Temple requires the player to delve into Link’s past - you start the dungeon off as child Link, where you meet Nabooru, later to become the spirit sage. By setting off a chain of events that then allow you to venture into the depths of the dungeon, the game makes its time travelling hook far more than just a gimmick.

The temple itself is one of the most varied in the game, boasting tricky combat against Iron Knuckles, the usual great puzzles, and a cool main item, the mirror shield, that then adds a further dimension with its light-based tasks.

The boss fight, Twinrova, is also among the game’s best. Blasting the witches with their elemental spells remains one of the most satisfying ways to take down a foe. It’s a brilliantly balanced final temple, setting you up for your clash with Ganondorf.