Where is the City at Death Mountain?
The city at Death Mountain is Goron City, located on the western side of the mountain, and it can be found in the Eldin Region in the northcentral portion of Hyrule. To get to Goron City, you need to go via the Maw of Death Mountain region, and the easiest way is to go north from Inogo Bridge and Lanayru Tower, which is the same region as Zora’s Domain.
Introduction to Death Mountain and Goron City
Death Mountain is a location in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the Eldin Region, and it is east of Goron City. The closest shrine to Death Mountain is Daqa Koh Shrine. Goron City is a town in the Eldin Region, found in one of the hotter parts of the region, and it will cause those not wearing protective gear or using flameproof elixirs to burst into flames.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Where is Goron City?: Goron City is a town in the Eldin Region in the northcentral portion of Hyrule.
- How do I get to Goron City without burning?: You can go to the stable near the Eldin Tower, talk to the lady with the broom, and she’ll sell you fireproof elixers.
- What armor do I need for Death Mountain?: You only need two pieces of the Flamebreaker Armor Set to comfortably explore Death Mountain’s hottest caves and lava areas.
Death Mountain
- Can you get to the top of Death Mountain?: Yes, on your way up to the city, you’ll see a series of rocks that can be destroyed, they are blocking a path upwards.
- Why is there no lava on Death Mountain?: Death Mountain has become dormant, causing the lava flows that were present in Breath of the Wild to solidify and the surrounding terrain to become safe to travel without Flame Guard.
- Who lives on Death Mountain?: Biggoron (adult link) lives on top of Death Mountain and is a skilled blade maker.
Goron City and Village
- How do I get to Goron town?: There’s a trail that starts near Eldin Tower that leads directly to the Southern Mine, then Goron City.
- What is the secret location on Death Mountain?: After you pass the lava falls, go right and head towards the top of the mountain between Goron Hot Springs and Gorko Lake.
- How do you stay alive in Death Mountain?: Make sure you take plenty of items that can resist heat with you — or a cooler outfit.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- How do you unlock Death Mountain?: Now that players have both Zelda’s Letter and the Hylian Shield, they’re ready to head up Death Mountain.
- Is Goron City in Death Mountain?: Death Mountain is a location in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the Eldin Region, and it is east of Goron City.
- What is the treasure at the top of the lava waterfall?: The treasure, a Drillshaft, can be found hidden beneath a rubble of stones over a lava fall to the east of the Goron Hot Springs.
Other Games
- How do I get to Goron Village in Majora’s Mask?: Pull out a bomb and use it to blast your way past, and then continue on your way.
- What happened to the Zora in Majora’s Mask?: He sings a song explaining that he was trying to help Lulu recover her eggs that were stolen from her by Gerudo Pirates.
- What does the Goron want to eat?: The hungry Goron stands on a ledge in Mountain Village in the Snowhead region and wants to eat a bite of Rock Sirloin.