Level 8 - Realm of the Heavens
Realm of the Heavens (8-1)
Roc's Feather Skip
Jumpslash Method (JPN Only)
Discovered by Zmaster91
On the Japanese version it is possible to "jump" from one screen to the next when it is unintended (much like Pegasus Boots skip discussed below), allowing you to skip whole screens. Thus, the Roc's Feather is no longer required.
- On the second screen get on the left side of the fire barrier and do a jumpslash to access the screen above you. You can then navigate to the lower right portion of the cloud on the following screen and jumpslash down.
- On the screen with the beamos, you can simply toss the Links from one cloud platform to the next to get across.
Gap Skip Method (All Versions)
Discovered by Yadra121
Instead of abusing the screen transition mechanics, you can also just do a Gap Skip on the second screen.
Keyblock Skip (JPN Only)
Discovered by Yadra121
On the screen with the keyblock, you can do a Jump Slash to access the screen to the right, but you would drop down infinitely.
However, if you are in C-Right formation (all Links stacked), then transition via JS and press L at the correct moment, you will start a Formation Hover off the void.
Then, you can easily get onto the moving cloud and continue.
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Note: This trick is very dangerous, since failing it will cause the Links to fall down infinitely, so you have to reset the stage.
Pegasus Boots Skip (All Versions)
Discovered by Zmaster91
On the screen where you can obtain the Pegasus Boots, head to the little patch of cloud just to the right of the flame wall. Now simply do a jump slash towards the top of the screen to skip the flame wall and the Pegasus boots.
Crossing the long rows of color-changing tiles on the next screen without the boots is a little bit tricky and requires well-timed rolls.
You want to roll onto the bridge just as the tiles change to the colour of your currently active Link and then you need to keep rolling until you've reached the other side.
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Elevator Skip (All Versions)
Discovered by Zmaster91
On the screen before the Dodongo Fight, it is possible to hit the switch in the bottom right corner, without having to use the elevator.
- Start a Wall-less Formation Hover using C-Right from the bottom diagonal of the cloud.
- Once you reach the wall surrounding the switch, the Links should "stick" to it. Changing directions may make the Links drop down.
- Hit the switch and press X to fall if you do not do so automatically.
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Dodongo Fight Skip
Death Push Clip Method
Discovered by Yadra121
By pushing a Link into the flames and letting him die there, he respawns inside the flames, and can casually exit the screen.
There are two setups, both are fairly consistent, the second one is slower, but safer.
Detailed explanations can be taken from the descriptions of the linked videos.
Roll Method by Danray2352:
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Hop Method by Zmaster91:
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Obsoleted Tricks
Dodongo Fight Skip
Formation Hover Method (JPN Only)
Discovered by Zmaster91
Note: This is totally outdated and needs some revision.
One the screen with the dodongos, formation hover to the side of the screen, hold up c and jump slash. Doing this correctly, you should have gone to the screen to the right and should be falling. This is where the methods for JP and US start to differ. (As of right now there is no actual method for US but it has been done).
Now, after the death animation has ended, holding c-down should result a wall formation hover. Then, doing a wall formation hover to the right you can then land and switch to the blue link. Then after the second death, the green link should be pushed onto the cloud. Holding c-left will call all the links and cause you to spawn on the cloud.
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The Dark Cloud (8-2)
Cloud Skip
Discovered by Yadra121, Setup by Zmaster91
On this screen you can hit all four "eyes" with one horizontal shot.
This requires a very precise positioning though. Luckily, there is a consistent setup:
- Step on the bigger cloud block and position one Link at bottom of the ladder
- Press X until you switched back to the first Link
- Face right and charge the bow
- Do 4 hops upwards and release the A button
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Bombs Skip
Discovered by Yadra121, Setup by Zmaster91
(You can easily skip the bombs without this technically, but this method is more useful in speedruns.)
By using the weird physics of the clouds, it is possible to get to the top of this screen very quickly.
- Transition to the bomb screen and back to reset the Links' respawn position.
- Reunite the Links off of the cloud (not too close to the ladder) and throw Red on the moving cloud. Walk Green back onto the transitioning cloud and reuinite once the moving cloud has moved far enough left to do the next step.
- Switch to Red as the Links are reuiniting when Red is over the gap so that he falls and respawns on the cloud with the other Links.
- Once the cloud starts moving down, reunite the Links.
- After the transition, once the screen starts "disappearing", press X, reunite, and X again. Red should have fallen on the 1st upper level where you can easily shoot the switch to the left. If Red does not fall right away, keep on alternating X and L/Y; he will drop down eventually.
5a. If you did step 5 slowly, the camera will have zoomed in near where Red is, making it hard to see where to stand for the next step. To fix this, simply charge the bow until the camera zooms out.
- Position Red to the spot shown in the video (two tiles away from the transitioning cloud) and switch to Green.
- Now reunite and once Red hits the top of the screen, hold right and switch to him as soon as possible. You can also pause between the X presses to make this a little easier if you are having trouble.
Note: In order to get enough gems for the level, it is necessary to kill the Wizzrobes after the sideview-section with the sword. Unfortunately, killing them with arrows does not yield their gem drops.
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Shorter Spike Maze (All Versions)
Discovered by Yadra121, Improved by Zmaster91
Besides the shortcut within the Spike Maze, there also exists another route where you enter the Maze from an unintended screen, which reduces the remainder of the maze to 2 screens.
However, it is a lot more difficult due to timing a Jump Slash off a Formation Hover.
Instead of entering the maze, head up to the screen with the two elevators. Leave to the right, hit the switch to deactivate the wind and follow the path until you are close to the right screen border. Position yourself about 2 tiles below the horizontal path, then start a C-Right Formation Hover and execute a Jump Slash to transition to the next screen.
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Hammer Skip
Discovered by Zmaster91
Ignore the four player switch that triggers the fight and enter the next screen.
- Get to the right edge and face the upper wall
- Hold C-Up and Up/Up-Right on the control stick to get onto the wall (Don't hold the C-Stick too long; perhaps try tapping it once)
- Don't ever stop moving and keep walking to the right
- To make it around the corner, you have to hold up on the control stick at some point. You can try to hold Up-Right when you are close to the edge, but you need to hold up to move upwards eventually.
- Walk upwards until you are below the ledge (don't worry, you cannot drop down by just walking)
Now, to get onto land, there are two options:
If you have enough speed you can press B (hold) and then mash R to make Red get onto the ground. Then just mash X to drop down. Red should respawn on the other side.
Or
- Tap C-up and press B (hold) at the same time so that you make Red hold his sword out (you can C-left a little so that you don't fall off by pressing C-up if necessary)
- Continue holding B and then hold R while going between left and up on the analogue stick. You should see red jumping on the ground in front of you.
- To know that Red's position has been set on the ground you are safe when you see the glow of red's sword hit the top of the second tile.
- Press X to fall.
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Bow&Lamp Skip
Discovered by Zmaster91
On the screen before the Shadow Link Fight, do a Wall-less Gap Skip on the very right side of the screen.
- Throw Green with Red
- Immediately get into C-Right formation
- and roll until you are at about the height of the pots
- Then hold up-left and drop down
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Shadow Link Fight Skip
Discovered by Yadra121
Skipping both the fight and the cutscene makes this is a huge time saver.
You want to position the Links in C-Up formation on either side of the screen, close to the edge, then select Blue and move to the other side. Get close to the edge, then reunite with C-Right and time a Jump Slash. Keep the buttons pressed and wait, until the Links respawn. If done correctly, they will do so on the other side and you can simply enter the last screen to destroy the barrier.
Note: It is of absolute importance that you do not trigger the battle! This will make you unable to exit the screen and nullifies the skip completely. To be safe, just stay to the left or right before you enter the screen, and when crossing the screen with Blue, stay close to the edge.
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Obsoleted Tricks
Shorter Spike Maze
Old Method (JPN Only)
Discovered by Yadra121
For some reason, if you complete these screens without ever activating the switches, the positioning of some spikes gets messed up. Just follow the route shown in the video to make use of the short cut. The missing spikes are around 0:13 of the video.
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The Palace of Winds (8-3)
Electric Barrier Skip
Discovered by danray2352
Use Formation Menu Clipping to clip into the barrier.
- On the first screen, enter on the 3rd tile
- Walk up until you are below the barrier
- Get in C-right formation, drop the Links above the statue and move Green up to the left corner
- Clip into the barrier
- Use C-Right to clip Purple through
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Trials Skip (JPN Only Method)
Discovered by Yadra121
Using Zombie Clipping to clip behind the iron door.
For details, check the video's description.
Update someday.
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Trials Skip (All Versions)
Discovered by Yadra121
See video description
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Gem Barrier Skip
Discovered by Zmaster91
Use Formation Menu Clipping to clip into the barrier.
- Drop the Links next to the barrier, to the very right
- Move Green to the left side
- Clip into the barrier
- Use C-Right to clip Purple through
This trick requires a really fast double Y press to prevent the Links from respawning, which makes this quite difficult. An alternate way is to first pause and y at the same time and then time the second y press on the unpause.
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Obsoleted Tricks
Small Key Skip
Discovered by Yadra121
Trials Skip makes this obsolete.
This skips the entire section past the Cyclops, ergo the Gohma Fight and the Mirror room.
Basically, you want to use a Bomb from the screen with the four Moon Portals and use it to destroy the destructible wall on the Gohma Screen.
Here is an improved version by Danray
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Reach the Door Faster after Collecting the Pegasus Boots Moon Pearl
Discovered by Zmaster91
Trials Skip makes this obsolete.
In the room with the blade traps where you must use the level 2 Pegasus boots to reach the moon pearl, it is possible to get Link to spawn right by the door after he falls into the chasm. To do this, while you're using the Pegasus boots hold down-right on the control stick and then allow yourself to fall. This will throw you back to the beginning of the room, allowing you to leave quickly after obtaining the moon pearl.
Note: Although it is faster to leave a link at the entrance (instead of doing this timesaver), it comes at a price; messing up the platforming in the basement areas might cost sometime without any safety links.
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