Cave

, often referred to interchangeably with the term Caverns,, are recurring locations in The Legend of Zelda series.
== Features and overview ==
Caves are openings above the ground that appear on the Surface and high in the Sky in places like Skyloft and the Great Sky Island. While caves are typically shallower than dungeons, in some instances, there are dungeons also called caves or caverns.
==Mainline appearances==
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In , the people Link meets in the part of Hyrule he explores reside in caves. Link receives assistance from merchants and in the caves, including receiving which he can equip.
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In , caves connect Hyrule's towns with one another and with palace dungeons. It is required for Link to progress through caves in his quest past obstacles using abilities such as with the Jump spell. Caves, including the cave at the end of Death Mountain's maze of caverns, also hold treasures in them.
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In , the Mountain Cave leads up Death Mountain in the Light World.
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In , the Tail Cave is a dungeon on Koholint Island.
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In , Dodongo's Cavern and the are dungeons in Hyrule.
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In , the Hero's Cave and Unicorn's Cave are dungeons in Holodrum.
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In , the Hero's Cave appears in Labrynna when the game is linked with a save file from .
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In , Talus Cave is a dungeon in Hyrule.
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In , Dragon Roost Cavern is a dungeon on Dragon Roost Island.
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In , the Cave of No Return is a Stage in Hyrule.
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In , the Cave of Flames is a dungeon in Hyrule.
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In , the Cave of Ordeals is an optional dungeon in Hyrule. The Cave of Shadows is another optional dungeon exclusive to and only accessible through the Wolf Link amiibo.
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In , the Lanayru Caves are a network of caves in Lanayru Desert on the Surface, while the Waterfall Cave is in Skyloft in the Sky.
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In , Buzz Blob Cave is the second Level of the first Area in the Drablands, the Woodlands. The is the fourth Area in the game, containing four Levels.
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=== Creatures ===
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Bubbulfrog.png|Bubbulfrog
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Glowing Cave Fish.png|Glowing Cave Fish
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Sticky Frog.png|Sticky Frog
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Sticky Lizard.png|Sticky Lizard
=== Minor Enemies ===
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Like Like.png|Like Like
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Blue Horriblin.png|Blue Horriblin
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Fire Like.png|Fire Like
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Horriblin.png|Horriblin
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Ice Like.png|Ice Like
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Black Horriblin.png|Black Horriblin
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Rock Like.png|Rock Like
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Shock Like.png|Shock Like
File:TotK Hyrule Compendium Silver Horriblin.png|Silver Horriblin
== In other media ==
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==Spinoff appearances==
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== List of caves ==
=== Mainline games ==
*Buzz Blob Cave
*Cave of Flames
*Cave of No Return
*Cave of Ordeals
*Cave of Shadows
*Dodongo's Cavern
*Dragon Roost Cavern
*Hero's Cave
*Ice Cavern
*Key Cavern
*Lake Hylia Shop Cave
*Lanayru Caves
*Lantern Cavern
*Mermaid's Cave
*Mountain Cave
*Secret Cave
*Spring Water Cave
*Tail Cave
*Talus Cave
*Unicorn's Cave
*Waterfall Cave
=== In other media ===
*Cavern (The Crystal Trap)
*Eldin Caves
*Insect Cavern
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