The Definitive Guide to Finding the Deku Princess
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The location of the Deku Princess depends entirely on which game you’re playing. In Cadence of Hyrule, she’s a minor character located in Deku Village in the Future World, accessible with the Symphony of the Mask DLC. However, if you’re searching for her in Majora’s Mask, she is initially found imprisoned within the Woodfall Temple. Rescuing her is central to progressing the story within the Southern Swamp region.
Finding the Deku Princess Across Different Games
The Deku Princess is an important figure, albeit with varying roles, in a few different Zelda titles. Understanding which game you’re playing is key to pinpointing her location and interaction methods. We’ll dissect her appearances in both Cadence of Hyrule and Majora’s Mask.
Cadence of Hyrule
- Location: Deku Village (Future World)
- Requirement: Symphony of the Mask DLC.
- Interaction: Located in Deku Village in the Future World if the player has downloaded the Symphony of the Mask content pack. If any of the protagonists talk to her enough, they will ask her if she would fit in a bottle, which she takes offense to.
- How to get there: After Link defeats Odolwa, the boss room warp will appear, and lead him to a previously-inaccessible room on the second floor. Directly behind Link, something will rustle, and in a cut scene he will turn around. If Link cuts the grass curtain off of the doorway, he will enter to find…the Deku Princess!
Majora’s Mask
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Initial Imprisonment: Woodfall Temple
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Post-Rescue Location: Deku Palace
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Key Events Leading to Location:
- Entering the Woodfall Temple: The Deku Princess is held captive within the Woodfall Temple. Accessing the temple requires the Deku Mask, which you receive early in the game after the Skull Kid curses Link.
- Reaching the Boss: Navigate through the temple’s puzzles and enemies to reach the boss, Odolwa.
- Defeating Odolwa: Successfully defeat Odolwa, the temple’s guardian. This action purifies the swamp waters.
- Rescuing the Princess: After defeating Odolwa, the Deku Princess can be found in a bottle.
- Returning Her to the Palace: Take the bottle containing the Deku Princess back to her father, the Deku King, in the Deku Palace.
- Subsequent Location: After restoring her, she’ll be found within the Deku Palace, her rightful home.
Key Steps to Rescuing the Deku Princess in Majora’s Mask
Rescuing the Deku Princess in Majora’s Mask is a crucial step in advancing the narrative. Here’s a breakdown:
- Obtain the Deku Mask: This is your first transformation and allows you to enter Woodfall Temple.
- Access Woodfall Temple: Use the Sonata of Awakening (taught by the monkey) at the center marker while wearing the Deku Mask.
- Navigate the Temple: Traverse the dungeons, solving puzzles, and defeating enemies.
- Defeat Odolwa: Face and overcome Odolwa to purify the swamp.
- Retrieve the Princess: Find the Deku Princess trapped in a bottle after the boss fight.
- Return to the Deku Palace: Bring the bottle containing the princess back to her father.
Importance of Rescuing the Deku Princess
Rescuing the Deku Princess isn’t just a side quest; it’s vital for several reasons:
- Progressing the Main Story: It’s a key step in resolving the issues plaguing the Southern Swamp.
- Saving the Woodfall Temple: By freeing her, you also restore balance to the region and address the poisonous swamp conditions.
- Unlocking New Areas: The rescue can lead to further quests and access to previously inaccessible areas.
Understanding the Deku Princess’s Role
The Deku Princess in Majora’s Mask isn’t just a damsel in distress. She has a distinct personality, known to be dignified and formal, expected of that of the princess and was known to take action when something goes awry. However, she is known for becoming temperamental and scary when angered, which is shown when she yells at her Deku subjects, and they fear her wrath. She represents leadership, responsibility, and a strong will to protect her people. Her rescue is therefore not just about saving her but restoring order and hope to the Deku Kingdom.
This act showcases a theme of responsibility. By rescuing her, Link undertakes a duty to restore balance and save the Deku people from the consequences of evil. The narrative surrounding the Deku Princess underscores themes of leadership, responsibility, and the impact of one individual’s actions on an entire community.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I get to the Deku Temple?
Switch to link and hit the Owl with your sword and then use it to save your game. Then stand on the center marker, put on the Deku Mask if you’re not already wearing it, and play the Sonata of Awakening to reveal the entrance to the Woodfall Temple. Finally, switch to Deku Link to glide over and enter the dungeon.
2. Can you sell the Deku Princess?
No, you cannot sell the Deku Princess. In Majora’s Mask, all items the Curiosity Shop will buy are those stored in Bottles, with the exception of the Deku Princess, the Seahorse, the Mystery Milk, and the Moldy Milk.
3. Where is the Deku Shrine?
The Deku Shrine is located on the west side of the Deku Palace. The entrance, however, is initially blocked by a Big Octo. It is not until Odolwa has been defeated in the Woodfall Temple and the Southern Swamp’s waters return to their normal state that Link can enter it.
4. Where did Deku get his quirk?
Nicknamed “Deku” by childhood classmate and middle school bully – Katsuki Bakugo, Izuku would later save him from a villain, in turn winning over the interest of All Might, Izuku’s childhood idol and #1 hero, who in turn passes down his sacred One For All quirk to him.
5. How do I get to the Great Deku Tree?
Next to Rikonasum Lightroot you will find a giant pillar extended from the ceiling of the Depths. You can use Ascend at the base of this pillar to Ascend straight up into the middle of Great Hyrule Forest, right next to the Great Deku Tree.
6. How do you free the Deku Princess?
All you have to do is use the warp in the beginning of the Woodfall Temple and beat Odolwa and the Swamp will be purified, allowing you to save the Deku Princess again. Note that the boss warp applies to EVERY dungeon.
7. What does the Deku Butler give you?
Once he and Link reach the end of the labyrinth, he gives Link the reward which is the Mask of Scents. After giving him the mask, he summons a portal to allow Link to return to the entrance of the Deku Shrine.
8. How many Deku Sticks can you hold?
Deku Sticks can also be used as a weapon; however, they break after just one hit. Deku Sticks deal twice as much damage as the Kokiri Sword. Link can increase the maximum number of Deku Sticks he can hold in his inventory up to 30. The first upgrade can be bought from a Business Scrub in the Lost Woods for 40 Rupees.
9. Where is Deku, the boss?
Deku is an extremely powerful hero boss that uses the quirk Deku One For All who spawns at the ruined city near Awakened Tomura.
10. Where is the Great Deku Tree in Zelda?
You can find the Great Deku Tree in the middle of the Great Hyrule Forest, a region located directly north of Hyrule Castle, and found up the northern road from the Woodland Stable on the border of the Eldin Canyon region.
11. How do I follow the Deku Butler?
The Deku Butler moves slowly if you are far away and moves quickly when you’re close. Follow the light of his candle; you’ll often see it on the floor in the direction he took. If you have the Bunny Hood, wear it, since it makes this much easier.
12. What does the monkey give you in Majora’s Mask?
He asks Link to enter the Woodfall Temple on his behalf to rescue the Deku Princess. If Link agrees, the Foolish Monkey will teach him the “Sonata of Awakening”, the melody which raises the sunken Temple from the Swamp’s floor.
13. What happened to the Deku Butler’s son?
The theory posits that Skull Kid somehow removed the spirit of the Deku Butler’s son, killing him, using his essence to curse Link, and leaving behind only the sad-looking tree.
14. What does a Deku Nut do?
Deku Nuts can be used to temporarily stun enemies. When thrown, a Deku Nut explodes, releasing a blinding light which stuns much weaker enemies. Deku Nuts are ineffective against bosses and armored enemies; however, they can also be used by both child and adult Link.
15. How do I get a Deku Link?
By reclaiming his Ocarina and talking with the Happy Mask Salesman, Link turns back into his normal form and receives the Deku Mask, which has the power to transform Link back into Deku Link.
Remember that understanding the context of the game is vital when searching for the Deku Princess. Whether it’s Cadence of Hyrule or Majora’s Mask, her location and significance vary significantly. Good luck on your quest!