Well
Wells are recurring locations in The Legend of Zelda series.(ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[1][2][3][4]
Features and Overview
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, the Well is located in the northwestern corner of Kakariko Village. Falling down the Well leads to Kakariko Cave, where a Cracked Wall can be opened with a Bomb to reveal a Piece of Heart.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, the Well is located in the western part of Mabe Village, north of the Village Library. Link can only access it by clearing out the Grass atop the cliff in vicinity, then jumping down. A Piece of Heart can be found in the puddle of Water near a staircase leading out.
If Link jumps down the Well while Marin is following him, she will fall on him. In Link's Awakening DX, if Link has met the Photographer, the latter will appear and take a Photo of the moment for The Travels of Link, which he will call "Heads Up!".[5]
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, several Wells can be found in the ruins of villages destroyed during the Great Calamity. Many of them contain Korok Seed Puzzles, such as Natural Hiding Spots. All of these Wells were retroactively named in Tears of the Kingdom.
In addition to these, the structure between the East Wind and a nearby Silo in Hateno Village is referred to as a Well. During the day, Amira and Nikki stand at the Well and talk with each other. When Link approaches them, they will accuse him of eavesdropping on their conversation.[6][7] To listen to Amira and Nikki, Link must stand behind the Well. Nikki mentions that one of her children recently claimed that a young girl was seen at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab.[8] Amira remarks that this is strange, and she wonders if the residents of the Lab adopted a child.[9] Nikki dismisses this, claiming that the director, Purah, does not seem the type to do so.[10] She begins to speculate about who the girl could be, before deciding that her idea is impossible.[11]
List of Wells
Tears of the Kingdom
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Well |
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There are 58 total Wells scattered throughout Hyrule,[12] 32 of which are returning from Breath of the Wild. They are most commonly found in the proximity of settlements, such as towns, ruins, or Stables.[13][14] Link is now able to access the interior of Wells, where he can find many of the same Creatures and Materials that appear in Caves.[15] The interiors of most Wells are Stable Climates, thereby preventing Link from taking Weather-related damage while he is inside.[16] There are three Wells that double as Chasms, serving as entryways into the Depths.
Fera, who is a fan of Wells, dreams of traveling to all 58 Wells in Hyrule.[12] As part of the Side Quest "Where Are the Wells?", she tasks Link with finding the locations of these Wells.[17] In return, she pays him 10 Rupees for each Well he discovers for her.[18] As a reward for finding all of them, she gives Link the All's Well.[19][20]
The structure in Hateno Village that was referred to as a Well in Breath of the Wild returns in Tears of the Kingdom. It is still the location where Amira and Nikki speak with each other during the day.
List of Wells
Echoes of Wisdom
Several Wells appear within settlements in Echoes of Wisdom. Three of these Wells have their own independent interiors, all referred to as the "Bottom of the Well".
While Princess Zelda is escaping from Hyrule Castle during the Main Quest "The Mysterious Rifts", she enters a Well in the Castle's courtyard that leads to the Royal Hidden Passage. Later on, as part of "Still Missing", she must enter Hyrule Castle Town's Well in order to access the nearby Rift. Lastly, during "A Rift in the Faron Wetlands", she utilizes a Well to escape from the Deku Scrub Lockup, leading her back into Scrubton.
List of Well Interiors
Trivia
- In Breath of the Wild, the sign over the Well in Hateno Village contains Hylian writing, which translates to "Water."[21]
Nomenclature
| Language | Names | Meanings |
|---|---|---|
German | Brunnen | Well |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Gallery
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Link's Awakening DX
The exterior of the Well -
Link's Awakening DX
"Heads Up!", the Photo taken by the Photographer in the Well -
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
The exterior of the Well
See Also
References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 21
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But right now I have to look after my sister. Mom told me so... Mom said she had to talk with Amira about work, so she's too busy. She's always over near the well... Man, adults have it hard!
— Nebb (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Well
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
If I recall, there's an underground passage at the bottom of the well near this house...
— Minister Lefte (Echoes of Wisdom) - ↑
Hi! I'm the photographer! What a great photo moment! I'll call this 'Heads Up!'
— Photographer (Link's Awakening DX) - ↑
Hey! Captain Snoop! You want to get out of my personal space or what? Ever heard of the concept of a PRIVATE conversation?
— Amira (Breath of the Wild)I'm trying to have a decent gossip here! And I don't need you! Now go away!
— Nikki (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
What's your problem?! How DARE you try to eavesdrop? Mind your business!
— Nikki (Breath of the Wild)Honestly, young people these days... What kind of scamp just eavesdrops like it's no big deal? How rude.
— Amira (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Oh, and that reminds me, my little one was gabbing about something interesting the other day... Apparently a young girl was seen going in and out of the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab.
— Nikki (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Oh, weird. Think they adopted or something?
— Amira (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
But the director...just doesn't seem the adopting type, you know?
— Nikki (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I just have to wonder if the girl is... ac-tu-ally... No, that can't be.
— Nikki (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 12.0 12.1
My dream is to travel around to every single well throughout Hyrule. After scouring all the ancient text I could find on the subject, I've learned that there are 58 wells. Sadly, I haven't been able to identify their exact locations.
— Fera (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
A hole dug in the earth to draw water from underground. Can be found in stables, towns, and sometimes even ruins. Home to a variety of unique fauna and flora.
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
You can find wells all over the place in towns and stables, of course. But even more wells, those used in the distant past, exist within ruins. Just imagine! They were a crucial part of life all that time ago. Isn't that simply fascinating?
— Fera (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Cave Creatures
— Tips and Tricks (Tears of the Kingdom)
Caves and wells have their own native flora and fauna. - ↑
Temperate Caves
— Tips and Tricks (Tears of the Kingdom)
Duck into a cave or well to stave off the heat and cold of the outside world. - ↑
You seem to be a traveler. So if you've happened to spot any wells, how about you tell me their locations?
— Fera (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
I'll reward you, of course. Hmm... How does 10 rupees per location sound?
— Fera (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
With that, you've told me the locations of all 58 wells in Hyrule! This...is something I made when my love for wells was really brimming over. Take it, as a gift from me.
— Fera (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
All's Well
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
To thank you for finding the locations of all the wells in Hyrule, Fera awarded you this beautiful model of a well encased in a glass sphere. - ↑
— N/A (Breath of the Wild)