How to Break the Web Inside a Deku Tree
To break the web inside a Deku Tree, you will need to use a lit Deku Stick, which can be obtained by lighting a Deku Stick on fire using the torch located on the gold ground switch and then carefully making your way across the shallow water to the web, taking care not to extinguish the flames. By using the lit Deku Stick to burn away the web, you will be able to access the door that was previously blocked, allowing you to progress further through the Deku Tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What killed the Great Deku Tree?: The Great Deku Tree was killed by Ganondorf’s power, as mentioned by Link to Princess Zelda in the Ocarina of Time manga.
- Can you enter the Deku Tree as an adult?: No, the Great Deku Tree is only accessible as a child, as adult Link cannot enter the tree.
- What happens if you say no to the Deku Tree?: If you say “no” to the Deku Tree, you can leave to explore, but you won’t be able to leave Kokiri Forest or use the shortcuts in the Lost Woods.
Deku Tree and Its Inhabitants
- Is there anything on top of the Deku Tree?: Yes, Walton, a Korok, resides at the top of the Deku Tree in Korok Forest, offering interesting quests.
- Who is the first boss in the Deku Tree?: The first boss in the Deku Tree is Queen Gohma.
- What are the creatures in the Deku Tree?: The Deku Tree is home to a species of woodland folk called Koroks, who perform a ceremony before the tree sends them to sew seeds on different islands.
The Legend of Zelda Series
- Is the Great Deku Tree a god?: The Great Deku Tree is considered a recurring guardian deity in The Legend of Zelda series, playing a significant role in the games.
- What does DEKU mean in the Deku Tree?: Deku is a combination of two characters, with the first meaning “tree” or “wood” and the second meaning “puppet” when following the first character.
- How do you get under the Deku Tree?: To get under the Deku Tree, move underneath the tree roots and look for a passage leading inside the tree, which will take you to the Great Deku Tree Chasm.
Characters and Evolution
- Why did the Kokiri become Koroks?: The Kokiri evolved into Koroks over time to enable flight over the Great Sea, with the Koroks maintaining the Kokiri’s childish nature.
- Is Korok a Kokiri?: Koroks are the transformed forms of Kokiri following the Great Flood in The Wind Waker.
- Is Link a Kokiri?: Link was originally raised as a Kokiri despite his Hylian heritage, as his injured mother placed him in the care of the Great Deku Tree during the Hyrulean Civil War.
Game Progression and Tips
- Where do I go after the Deku Tree dies?: After the Deku Tree dies, you can leave Kokiri Forest through the road to Hyrule Field at the western end of the forest.
- How do I get Saria’s song?: To get Saria’s Song, follow the sound of the music through the tunnels to the Secret Meadow, where you’ll find Saria playing her song.
- What happened to the Deku Tree in Tears of the Kingdom?: In Tears of the Kingdom, the Deku Tree is unable to speak due to Ganondorf’s Gloom, and Link must enter the tree to clear the Gloom Hands and Phantom Ganon.