The Floating Coliseum
The Floating Coliseum
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | The Depths |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Quest Giver | Researcher at Lookout Landing |
| Est. Time | 45-90 min |
| Reward | Majora's Mask, Diamond x3 |
Quest Overview
Discover the ancient coliseum floating in the Depths. Survive five rounds of increasingly difficult Lynel battles: Red, Blue, White, Silver, and Gloom variants.
Challenging
Side Quest
— Bring extra meals and keep your wits about you.
Rewards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Find the Floating Coliseum
The Floating Coliseum is located in the Depths beneath the Coliseum Ruins in Central Hyrule (approximately coordinates -1131, -1438, -0499). Descend through the chasm near the surface Coliseum Ruins. The Depths coliseum is a massive circular arena with raised platforms — you will recognize it by the torch-lit pillars and gladiatorial layout.
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Prepare for the Gauntlet
This is one of the hardest combat challenges in the game. Before entering, prepare: cook 15+ Hearty meals for full-heal plus bonus hearts, bring your strongest Fused weapons (attack power 50+), equip the Barbarian Armor set or Fierce Deity set for attack bonuses, stock up on arrows, and consider bringing Ancient Blades for the final rounds. Have at least 20+ hearts and upgraded armor.
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Survive Five Lynel Rounds
The gauntlet pits you against five Lynels of escalating difficulty: Round 1 — Red-Maned Lynel (easiest, learn the dodge patterns here). Round 2 — Blue-Maned Lynel (faster attacks, more HP). Round 3 — White-Maned Lynel (devastating charge attacks). Round 4 — Silver Lynel (highest non-Gloom HP, triple-burst fireballs). Round 5 — Gloom Lynel (Gloom-covered arena, attacks drain max hearts, the ultimate test).
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Combat Tips for Each Round
Master the Perfect Dodge timing: when a Lynel swings horizontally, backflip; when it charges, side-hop. After a Flurry Rush, mount the Lynel's back and attack (this does not consume weapon durability). Shoot its face with arrows to stun it briefly. For the Gloom Lynel, bring Sundelion meals to restore Gloom-drained hearts, and use the Master Sword for bonus Gloom-type damage.
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Claim Your Reward
After defeating all five Lynels, a treasure chest appears in the arena center containing Majora's Mask — a legendary headpiece that makes all minor enemies (Bokoblins, Moblins, Lizalfos, Lynels at a distance) ignore you as though you were one of them. You also receive 3 Diamonds. This is one of the most useful disguise items in the game and a badge of honor for completing the gauntlet.
Pro Tips
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Side quests often unlock unique rewards not available elsewhere. Always check the reward before skipping one.
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Pin the quest on your map to track the objective marker while exploring.
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Cook Hearty meals to gain temporary bonus hearts. Hearty Durians are the most efficient.
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Consider equipping the Fierce Deity Set or Barbarian Armor for maximum attack power before the hardest encounters.
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Throw Brightbloom Seeds ahead of you to light the path. Attach them to arrows for long-range illumination.
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Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Notes make the best adventurers.
Nearby Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "The Floating Coliseum" quest?
The "The Floating Coliseum" quest begins in The Depths. Speak with Researcher at Lookout Landing to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "The Floating Coliseum"?
Completing "The Floating Coliseum" rewards you with: Majora's Mask, Diamond x3.
How hard is the "The Floating Coliseum" quest?
"The Floating Coliseum" has a difficulty rating of Hard (3/3). This is one of the tougher quests — prepare with strong weapons, cooked meals, and upgraded armor.
How long does "The Floating Coliseum" take to complete?
"The Floating Coliseum" typically takes 45-90 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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