Chapter 1: Skyloft in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Here is our The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD main story walkthrough and strategy guide for Chapter 1: Skyloft. This includes a list of enemies encountered and obtainable items.
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Obtainable Items
Here is a list of items obtainable in this walkthrough:
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Blue Rupee x1 | Knight Academy, Skyloft |
| Red Rupee x5 |
Knight Academy and Waterfall Cave, Skyloft |
| Stamina Fruit x1 | Knight Academy, Skyloft |
| Practice Sword x1 | Sparring Hall, Skyloft |
| Bird Statuette x1 | Wing Ceremony Event, Skyloft |
| Sailcloth x1 | Wing Ceremony Event, Skyloft |
| Goddess Sword x1 | Statue of the Goddess, Skyloft |
| Emerald Tablet | Statue of the Goddess, Skyloft |
| Wooden Shield x1 | Knight Academy, Skyloft |
| Empty Bottle x1 | Bazaar, Skyloft |
Enemies
Here is a list of enemies encountered in this walkthrough:
| Enemy | Location |
|---|---|
| Keese | Waterfall Cavern, Skyloft |
| Green Chuchu | Waterfall Cave |
| Remlit | Skyloft |
| Large Green Chuchu | Skyloft |
Bosses
Here is a list of boss enemies encountered in this walkthrough:
| Enemy | Location |
|---|---|
| None | None |
Progress
Here is a breakdown of Link’s progress before going through each location in this walkthrough:
Skyloft (All Locations)
| Life Points | Heart Pieces | Goddess Cubes | Goddess Chests | Gratitude Crystals | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hearts | 0/24 | 0/27 | 0/27 | 0/80 | 0/10 |
Chapter 1: Skyloft Walkthrough
Skyloft – Knight Academy
| 1 | Approach the cabinet dress to find an item (Blue Rupee x1). This item cost 5 Rupees. |
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| 2 | View your map and go to the south end of the academy. Speak to Instructor Owlan and read the tutorial for Game Controls. |
| 3 | Speak to the Pipit to get information about the Wing Ceremony at the south end of the hall. |
| 4 | Move to the north end of the hall and speak to Fledge. Help him lift up the nearby barrel and carry it over to the woman. Speak to Fledge once again to acquire a reward (Red Rupee x1). This item cost 20 Rupees. |
| 5 | Head to your next destination which is the center of the floor. Enter the double doors to proceed outside the academy. |
| 6 | Find the Bird Statue. Then, go around and you’ll be called by Instructor Horwell. Learn how to dash and climb larger objects. Make use of it to approach the instructor. |
| 7 | The instructor will ask you to retrieve Mia, the pet cat of Headmaster Gaepora. |
| 8 | Head to the nearby building and jump upwards to grab onto the ledge. Move left to get to the other side of the building. |
| 9 | Drop down and run. Then, dash and jump over the gap to reach an area with vines. Climb over to get on the top of the building. |
| 10 | Push the wooden box against the building. Jump over it to reach the roof. Walk and pick the cat. Jump down and return to Horwell. |
| 11 | Head to the Statue of the Goddess and pick the item (Stamina Fruit x1) along the way. You’ll come across Jakamar and learn how to SAVE your game. Get through the large set of stairs to trigger a cutscene. |
Skyloft – Sparring Hall
| 1 | Return to the location where you meet Jakamar. Talk to him and head to Instructor Horwell. |
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| 2 | Tell the news of the loftwing and speak to Karane who is just standing outside the Knight Academy. |
| 3 | Head to the second floor of the academy and talk to Pipit. Speak to Fledge and exit the academy. |
| 4 | Go right and find a gate opened. Run down the steps and speak to Gully. Read the tutorial for rolling. Dash to the tree by rolling and Gully will chase after a Sky Stag Beetle. Pick the item (Blue Rupee x1) coming from the tree. |
| 5 | Continue on your path and run around Skyloft to speak with residents. Head to the Light Tower at the south part of the map. |
| 6 | After the cutscene, head to the Sparring Hall by going northwest. |
| 7 | When you arrive speak to Pipit and enter the hall afterwards. |
| 8 | Talk to Eagus and examine the chest (Practice Sword x1). Follow the instructions and do basic sword techniques and cut all five logs within the room. |
| 9 | Learn how to do a spin attack and a fatal blow. Leave the hall together with your Practice Sword. |
| 10 | Run along the pathway and find a Sheikah Stone that will pop up from underground. These stones give hints on your next task. |
| 11 | Pipit marked the spot on your map the location of the Waterfall Cave and head to the marked location. |
| 12 | Jump across the rocks when you arrive at the waterfall and reach the back. |
| 13 | Run over and Link will have a vision of his loftwing. Cut down the logs using the practice sword and enter the cave. |
Skyloft – Waterfall Cave
| 1 | Defeat enemies such as Keese in front of Link. It takes two sword slashes to bring them down. |
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| 2 | Continue moving and defeat Green Chuchu. These enemies can slow Link’s movement but it only takes one sword slash to destroy them. |
| 3 | Jump across the ledge on your right and reach the other side. Examine the treasure chest (Red Rupee x1). |
| 4 | Drop down and go left. Dash up the steep incline to reach a higher area. Use the vines on the left side and go upward. Examine the treasure chest (Red Rupee x1) you will there. |
| 5 | Go down and continue progressing through the cave. Reach the higher wall by running and dash jumping to reach the peak. |
| 6 | After defeating the enemies, go right and chop the weeds. Find a small hole and find two items (Red Rupee x2). Exit and find the exit of the cave. |
| 7 | Examine the Bird Statue to SAVE your current game and go down the ramp. |
| 8 | Continue further and Link will find his Crimson Loftwing. Slash the ropes using the sword and free the bird. |
| 9 | Use the directional pad to summon your loftwing. Learn how to fly the bird. Finish the instructions and SAVE your game again. |
Skyloft – Wing Ceremony
| 1 | After the cutscene, find out that the reward for the Wing Ceremony. |
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| 2 | Call your Crimson Loftwing and catch up on the Yellow Loftwing. Your goal is to snatch an item (Bird Statuette x1). |
| 3 | Get in a higher altitude looking down the Yellow Loftwing. Then, point downward to pick up speed. You can also observe the Yellow Loftwing when it is about to turn and catch up to its direction to get the item. |
| 4 | When the “A button” flashes on the screen, quickly grab the item. Groose will come out and hit you. Then, eggs will be thrown at you so dodge. Attempt to get the item using the process. |
| 5 | Acquire the item and watch a cutscene. Get another item (Sailcloth x1) from Zelda. This enables Link to jump from very high areas and land smoothly using the cloth. Press the “B button” to land a safe landing. |
Skyloft – Statue of the Goddess
| 1 | From Link’s room, leave and follow a strange character floating near the steps. |
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| 2 | Keep following and you will be lead back to the Goddess Statue. |
| 3 | Follower the side pathway and defeat a Remlit enemy. |
| 4 | Continue following and reach the end of the ledge. Look at the wall on the left and climb up. Grab onto the ledge and make your way around the corner. |
| 5 | Defeat a couple of Keese and encounter a steep incline that requires Link to dash up. |
| 6 | Defeat large Green ChuChu and it will split into two smaller when defeated. Clear them out immediately before they fuse again. |
| 7 | After the battle, jump across the ledge and over the vines. Make your way around the statue and watch a cutscene. |
| 8 | Approach the pedestal and acquire the weapon (Goddess Sword x1). Also, acquire an item (Emerald Tablet) from Fi. |
| 9 | Stand on the altar and execute a Skyward Strike to the Goddess Crest. This will lift the statue from the ground and place the tablet into the statue. |
Skyloft – Luv and Bertie’s Potion Shop
| 1 | Go outside and speak to Instructor Owlan. Receive equipment from him (Wooden Shield x1). This shield starts with weak stats but can be upgraded at the Bazaar. All Equipment and Item Upgrades |
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| 2 | Feel free to do some training using the shield at the Sparring Hall and learn some basics. |
| 3 | Return to the Knight Academy and Fi will tell you to buy potions. |
| 4 | Head to the Bazaar and it can be found at the center of the island. Explore the currently available shops. |
| 5 | Speak to Luv, the seller of the Potion Shop. The shop is located at the back left part of the Bazaar. Luv and Bertie’s Potion Shop |
| 6 | After talking get an item (Empty Bottle x1). Buy some red Heart Potions and leave. All Empty Bottle Locations |
| 7 | Head to any wooden platform and jump off to call out your Crimson Loftwing. |
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