Conquering the Crags: A Guide to Volcano Summit Goddess Cubes in Skyward Sword
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Ah, the Volcano Summit in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. A fiery test for any aspiring hero! But beyond the lava and challenging enemies lie hidden treasures, specifically, those elusive Goddess Cubes. You are on the right path! This guide aims to show you how to get the Volcano Summit Goddess Cubes, along with a wealth of extra tips and tricks to aid in your quest.
Claiming Your Volcanic Treasure: The Goddess Cubes
The Volcano Summit houses two Goddess Cubes, each requiring slightly different strategies to obtain. One is located near a waterfall, while the other is in the Volcano Summit during the Song of the Hero quest.
Goddess Cube #24 (Waterfall):
- Reach the Waterfall Area: Navigate to the area within the Volcano Summit that features a waterfall. It’s a prominent landmark and relatively easy to find.
- Locate the Cliff Ledge: Find the ledge positioned above the waterfall. This is where you’ll make your daring leap.
- Prepare to Glide: Before jumping, ensure you have the Cloth Para-shawl. You’ll need this to glide safely.
- Take the Plunge: Run off the ledge, immediately tilting the Wii Remote forward to initiate gliding.
- Maneuver Around the Pillar: As you glide, a large pillar will obstruct your direct path to the platform where the Goddess Cube resides. Steer around this pillar carefully.
- Land on the Platform: Aim to land precisely on the small platform located behind the pillar. It requires some precision, but with practice, you’ll nail it!
- Skyward Strike: Once safely on the platform, perform a Skyward Strike on the Goddess Cube to activate it.
Goddess Cube #26 (Song of the Hero Quest):
- Progress to the Song of the Hero Quest: This cube only becomes accessible during the Song of the Hero segment of the game.
- Enter the Volcano Summit: Enter the Volcano Summit.
- Locate the Room to the Right: Proceed to the room immediately to your right upon entering.
- Floating Platforms: During the Song of the Hero quest, floating platforms will have appeared in this room. These are your key to reaching the Goddess Cube.
- Use the Platforms: Use the floating platforms to get closer to the Goddess Cube.
- Skyward Strike: Once within range, unleash a Skyward Strike onto the Goddess Cube to activate it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Goddess Cubes
How many Goddess Cubes are there in Skyward Sword?
There are a total of 27 Goddess Cubes scattered throughout the surface world in Skyward Sword. Activating each one unlocks a corresponding Goddess Chest in the sky, filled with valuable rewards.
How can I tell how many Goddess Cubes I have collected?
Unfortunately, there’s no in-game counter for Goddess Cubes. The best method is to dowse for them in each of the three main regions (Faron Woods, Eldin Volcano, and Lanayru Desert) using the dowsing ability. If the dowsing ability doesn’t detect anything, you’ve likely collected all of them in that region.
How do I unlock the dowsing ability for Goddess Cubes?
To unlock the ability to dowse for Goddess Cubes, head to Eldin Volcano near the “Volcano Entry” bird statue. Talk to the Goron there. He will talk to you about the Goddess Cubes. That triggers Fi to tell you that you can now dowse for Goddess Cubes.
What rewards do I get from Goddess Chests?
Goddess Chests contain valuable items such as Pieces of Heart, Gold Rupees, and Medals, which enhance Link’s abilities or offer other useful bonuses.
Can I find Goddess Cubes inside dungeons?
Yes, Goddess Cubes are also located inside dungeons.
Where can I find Goddess Cube #8?
Goddess Cube #8 is located in Faron Woods, on top of the Skyview Temple. To reach it, face the front of the Skyview Temple, walk to the right side, and use the Clawshot on the ivy to climb to the roof.
Where is the Goddess Cube in Skipper’s Retreat?
In Skipper’s Retreat, after taking the first zipline, use the Clawshot on the pillars to reach the platform with the Goddess Cube.
Is there a Goddess Cube near Lake Floria?
Yes, a Goddess Cube can be found in a chamber under Lake Floria on a strip of dry land. It’s in a chamber with a Bird Statue and a chest with a Goddess Plume.
What do the Goddess Cubes actually do in the game?
When you perform a Skyward Strike on a Goddess Cube, it activates and shoots a beam of light into the sky, unlocking a Goddess Chest on Skyloft. The treasures within the chest give you powerful rewards!
How do I reach the Volcano Summit quickly?
The Volcano Summit is at the top of Eldin Volcano. Using the steam geyser by the entrance to the Silent Realm is a quick way to get there.
Where is Goddess Cube #14 located?
Goddess Cube #14 is located in Faron Woods. Climb to the top of the Great Tree using the Water Dragon’s Scale, then drop down to the cube on the southeast side.
How do you get to Goddess Chest 16?
With your back to the Statue’s face at Lake Floria, head forward, jump down to the next ledge, and then swing a right and climb up the mini-ledge. You’ll cross over a strange bridge-like structure, and you’ll find the Goddess Chest.
What do glittering spores do in Skyward Sword?
Glittering Spores, when sprinkled on dropped items like Rupees or Hearts, upgrade them to more valuable Rupees or Fairies.
What is the boss of the Forest Temple?
The boss of the Forest Temple is Phantom Ganon.
Where is the Fun Fun Island Wheel?
The Party Wheel can be found in the Lanayru Desert, near the southernmost Bird Statue, called “Desert Entrance.”
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