Named Caves Guide — All Cave Locations, Resources & Bubbulfrogs
Named Caves Guide — Every Region Covered
TotK has over 140 named caves spread across Hyrule's surface. Each one contains at least a Bubbulfrog (tradeable with Koltin for Bubbul Gems), and most hold ore deposits, enemy camps, and hidden treasure chests. This guide organizes them by region with what to expect inside.
Cave Basics
What every cave contains:
- 1 Bubbulfrog — always present, sometimes hidden behind obstacles. Trade gems with Koltin near Woodland Stable for armor, masks, and Mystic Set pieces.
- Ore deposits — Amber, Opal, Topaz, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond nodes depending on region.
- Enemy camp — Bokoblins, Lizalfos, Horriblins, or Moblins usually guard the main chamber.
- Treasure chest — Most caves have at least one chest, often behind the enemy group.
Cave entrance tips:
- Entrances glow with a faint blue light visible from 50–100m away at night.
- Set Sensor+ (Robbie's Purah Pad upgrade) to ping for cave icons — best cave-finding tool.
- Caves appear on your map as a small icon once you're within ~50m.
- Most cave Bubbulfrogs are in the deepest chamber — clear enemies first or sneak past.
Miner's Set bonus: Equipping any piece of the Miner's Set provides ambient glow in dark caves. The full 3-piece set creates a large glow radius that makes Brightbloom Seeds unnecessary in most cave depths.
Central Hyrule Caves
Coliseum Ruins Cave
Coordinates: -666, -788 | Region: Central Hyrule
One of the best early weapon-scavenging caves. The Coliseum above is dangerous at low levels, but the cave entrance is on the north side and leads to chambers with Knight's Broadswords, Royal Bows, and Royal Guard equipment left by soldiers who sheltered underground during the Calamity. A Bubbulfrog is in the deepest chamber past the main enemy room.
Key drops: Knight's Broadsword, Royal Bow, Knight's Shield, Bubbul Gem
Guchini Plain Cave
Coordinates: -1543, -1012 | Region: Central Hyrule
A wide cave with multiple surface entrances from the Guchini Plain. Moblin groups have fortified the interior. Multiple entry/exit points make it easy to escape if overwhelmed. Bubbulfrog in an alcove above the Moblin leader's area — check the upper ledge.
Key drops: Moblin Horn, Moblin Fang, Moblin Guts, Bubbul Gem
Hyrule Castle Moat Cave
Coordinates: -250, -1400 | Region: Central Hyrule
A partially flooded cave beneath the Hyrule Castle outer moat. Water levels vary. Provides an unconventional access route into the castle from below — useful for players who want to avoid the main approach. Gloom contamination increases as you go deeper toward the castle foundation. Bubbulfrog is in a side alcove before the flooded lower section.
Key drops: Pre-Calamity treasure, Bubbul Gem, Gloom-resistant materials
Hyrule Ridge Cave
Coordinates: Various | Region: Central Hyrule
Located in the Hyrule Ridge area west of Hyrule Castle. Standard cave with Bokoblin occupation and an ore cluster. Good for collecting consistent Amber and Opal nodes during Hyrule Ridge traversal.
Necluda Caves
Kakariko Cave
Coordinates: Near Kakariko Village | Region: Necluda
The local cave for Kakariko Village travelers. Accessible from the hillside north of the village. Horriblins and basic ore deposits. Bubbulfrog is near a water trickle in the back. Check the upper ledge for a chest with decent early-game equipment.
Tanagar Canyon Cave
Coordinates: 1356, -548 | Region: Necluda
Cut into the dramatic walls of Tanagar Canyon. Bokoblin camps with active fires occupy the main chamber. A hidden back room requires defeating or bypassing the camp boss — inside is a high-value chest (often a 3-star weapon or armor piece). Bubbulfrogs nest in the upper side passages, away from the camp noise.
Pro tip: Use Stealth Armor or Sneakstrike to clear the camp quickly, then explore the back passages freely.
Key drops: High-tier weapon/armor chest, Bubbul Gem
Ukuku Plain Cave
Coordinates: 1612, -312 | Region: Necluda
Deceptively large for its entrance size. Multiple corridors with Bokoblin and Lizalfos factions fighting each other — let them weaken each other before engaging. The central chamber has a large treasure chest worth opening. Bubbulfrog at the back of the deepest branch.
Key drops: Large treasure chest, Lizalfos Tail, Bubbul Gem
Mabe Village Ruins Cave
Coordinates: 1888, -962 | Region: Necluda
Beneath the ancient Mabe Village ruins on the Kakariko-Hateno road. Horriblin camp guards the main passage. Pre-Calamity artifacts and broken pottery are scattered throughout — atmospheric cave for lore-interested players. Bubbulfrog in the back alcove.
Key drops: Pre-Calamity gear fragments, Horriblin Horn, Bubbul Gem
Necluda Deep Cave / Necluda Sea Cave
Coordinates: Southeast Necluda | Region: Necluda
Two separate caves along the Necluda coast with aquatic-adapted enemies. The Sea Cave is partially accessible by swimming. Good Luminous Stone deposits. Bubbulfrogs in both.
Sahasra Slope Cave
Coordinates: Near Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower | Region: Necluda
A cave adjacent to the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower. Easy to combine with Tower activation — clear the cave before or after activating the tower. Standard Bokoblin setup with ore deposits.
Lanayru Caves
Lanayru Wetlands Cave
Coordinates: 803, -436 | Region: Lanayru
A damp cave beneath the Lanayru Wetland network. Luminous Stone growths cover the walls, providing ambient light without Brightbloom Seeds. Cave creatures adapted to perpetual moisture. Good Luminous Stone farming node. Bubbulfrog in the lowest chamber.
Key drops: Luminous Stone, Blue Chuchu Jelly, Bubbul Gem
Lanayru Promenade Cave
Coordinates: 2132, -1354 | Region: Lanayru
Along the ancient trade road to Zora's Domain. Important note: The lower chambers are filled with sludge contamination post-Upheaval. The cave is only fully explorable after completing the Water Temple and clearing the Lanayru sludge. Return after the Water Temple for the Bubbulfrog and Luminous Stone cache.
Key drops: Luminous Stone, Zora materials, Bubbul Gem (post-Water Temple)
Spool Bight Cave
Coordinates: 2453, -785 | Region: Lanayru
Sea-carved cave on the eastern Lanayru coast. Tidal flooding affects the lower passages — the lower areas are underwater at high in-game tide and accessible at low tide. Upper chambers stay dry and hold ore deposits. Marine Lizalfos guard the tidal zone. Bubbulfrog in the upper dry section.
Key drops: Lizalfos materials, Ore deposits, Bubbul Gem
Zora's Domain Waterfall Cave
Coordinates: Near Zora's Domain | Region: Lanayru
Accessible by ascending the waterfall near Zora's Domain using Sidon's water-dash ability or Ascend through the cliff. Contains Zora-specific resources and a Bubbulfrog. Best visited during or after the Water Temple questline.
Eldin Caves
Eldin Canyon Cave
Coordinates: 1492, 980 | Region: Eldin
Flamebreaker Armor required for extended exploration near the hotter inner sections. Rich in Ruby and Amber deposits near volcanic passages. Fire Lizalfos occupy the warm chambers. Bubbulfrogs thrive near thermal vents where the heat is consistent.
Key drops: Ruby, Amber, Fire-Breath Lizalfos Tail, Bubbul Gem
Eldin Canyon Road Cave
Coordinates: Near Eldin Canyon road | Region: Eldin
A roadside cave on the main approach to Goron City. Useful resupply stop when traveling the Eldin route. Ore deposits and a manageable enemy camp. Combine with Foothill Stable visit.
Crenel Hills Cave
Coordinates: 906, 652 | Region: Eldin
Sits at the junction of Hyrule Field's temperate climate and Death Mountain's volcanic heat. Temperature ramps up from entrance to exit. Ruby and Amber deposits near the hotter inner sections. Fire-resistance food recommended for the back chambers. Bubbulfrog near a thermal vent in the deepest section.
Key drops: Ruby, Amber, Bubbul Gem
Eldin Great Skeleton Cave
Coordinates: 1682, 1234 | Region: Eldin
One of TotK's most unique cave structures — the walls are composed entirely of ancient petrified bone from the Eldin Great Skeleton. Fire Lizalfos nest in heated chambers. Bone drops here are unusually abundant. Equip the Radiant Set (Bone Atk. Up) for dramatically increased damage output and efficient bone weapon farming. Bubbulfrog in the deepest bone chamber.
Key drops: Bone weapon materials, Fire Lizalfos Tail, Bubbul Gem Special: Best Radiant Set / bone weapon farming cave in Eldin
Igneo Talus Cave — Mount Doom
Coordinates: Near Mt. Doom | Region: Eldin
Contains or is adjacent to an Igneo Talus spawn — one of the fire variants of the Talus stone boss. Flamebreaker Armor required. Defeating the Talus rewards valuable ore drops including Ruby and Diamond. High-risk, high-reward cave.
Hebra Caves
Hebra Plunge Cave
Coordinates: Hebra Plunge area | Region: Hebra
Located in the dramatic Hebra Plunge waterfall zone. The cave is accessible from behind the falls — use the updraft near the waterfall for paragliding access. Cold resistance Level 2 required. Ice ore deposits inside.
Hebra Snowfield Cave
Coordinates: -1892, 2150 | Region: Hebra
Cold Resistance Level 2+ required. Significantly colder than the already frigid snowfield above. Ice-locked ore deposits require fire tools to access. Diamond deposits in the back sections. Ice Keese and Frost Pebblits guard the corridors. Bubbulfrog in the deepest chamber.
Key drops: Diamond, Ice Keese Eye, Frost Pebblit Heart, Bubbul Gem
Pikida Stonegrove Cave
Coordinates: -2888, 3254 | Region: Hebra
Beneath the ancient Pikida Stonegrove standing-stone circle — one of Hyrule's oldest archaeological sites (stones align with solstice sun positions). Contains primitive Hylian-era offerings and a Diamond ore deposit. Cold Resistance Level 2 required. Bubbulfrog behind ice blocks clearable with bomb flowers.
Key drops: Diamond, Archaeological artifacts, Bubbul Gem Note: Standing stone circle visible above — worth exploring both surface and cave together
Akkala Caves
Akkala Highlands Cave
Coordinates: Akkala Highlands | Region: Akkala
Standard Akkala highland cave with Horriblin occupation. Good ore deposits typical of the Akkala region. Bubbulfrog in back chamber.
Akkala Mine Cave
Coordinates: Near Akkala mine | Region: Akkala
An abandoned mining operation — Zonaite and Large Zonaite deposits remain from pre-Upheaval extraction. Some of the best Zonaite farming in above-ground Akkala (the Depths is still better for bulk). Constructs may have moved in post-Upheaval.
Key drops: Zonaite, Large Zonaite, Construct materials, Bubbul Gem
Akkala Ancient Lab Cave
Coordinates: 3748, 2456 | Region: Akkala
Runs beneath the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab ruins. Ancient Sheikah equipment and research notes scattered throughout. Pre-Calamity Guardian materials can be scavenged. The passage connected lab sections during the Sheikah research era.
Key drops: Ancient materials, Sheikah research lore, Bubbul Gem
South Akkala Cave
Coordinates: South Akkala | Region: Akkala
Southern Akkala cave on the approach from Lanayru. Manageable enemy camp, standard ore deposits. Good waypoint cave for the Akkala-Lanayru border route.
Ulri Mountain Cave
Coordinates: 3028, 2248 | Region: Akkala
High-altitude cave on Ulri Mountain with views across northern Akkala and the Akkala Sea from the exit. Cold-resistant Keese and Horriblins occupy the chambers. Panoramic exit vista is genuinely impressive — good Photo Mode spot. Ore deposit and Bubbulfrog in the deepest chamber.
Key drops: Ore deposit, Bubbul Gem
Akkala Sea Cliff Cave
Coordinates: 4345, 1836 | Region: Akkala
Paraglide-access only — no ground-level route. Approach from the highlands by paragliding to the cliff face opening, or climb the exterior cliff. Inside: large stalactite chamber, Fire Keese, Horriblins, and one of Akkala's best-hidden treasure chests. Bubbulfrog alongside the chest.
Key drops: Hidden high-value treasure chest, Bubbul Gem Access: Paraglide from highlands or exterior climb only
Rist Peninsula Cave
Coordinates: 4218, 1048 | Region: Akkala
At the base of the Rist Peninsula's famous spiral rock formation. Tidal flooding affects lower passages. Water-adapted Lizalfos and luminous mineral veins throughout. Bubbulfrog in a tidal pool at the cave's heart. Best explored at low in-game tide.
Key drops: Luminous Stone, Lizalfos materials, Bubbul Gem
Ancient Columns Cave
Coordinates: 3800, -3000 | Region: Akkala
Near the Akkala Citadel Ruins. Contains ancient columns with Zonai glyphs predating the Sheikah civilization. Knight-era weapons embedded in the cave walls. Old Royal Guard equipment accessible in the debris. Bubbulfrog behind a crumbling column in the deepest chamber.
Key drops: Royal Guard equipment, Zonai artifact lore, Bubbul Gem
Gerudo Caves
Gerudo Desert Cave
Coordinates: Gerudo Desert | Region: Gerudo
Standard desert cave with heat-adapted enemies. Useful shelter point during Gerudo Desert traversal. Limited ore compared to other regions — the cave is more valuable as a waypoint and rest stop than a farming location.
Gerudo Great Fossil Cave
Coordinates: Near Gerudo Great Skeleton | Region: Gerudo
Adjacent to the Gerudo Great Skeleton fossil formation. Unique geological features from the creature's petrified remains. Rare desert ore deposits and a Bubbulfrog in the deepest section.
Minear Lake Cave
Coordinates: -3398, -1986 | Region: Gerudo
Volcanic-origin cave near Minear Lake. Obsidian veins and fire-quartz crystal formations unique to this region. Warm interior despite desert surface. The cave also functions as an essential shade shelter during Gerudo Desert traversal, where the heat becomes lethal without resistance. Bubbulfrog adapted to the warm cave environment.
Key drops: Obsidian, Fire-quartz, Bubbul Gem Bonus: Desert heat shelter point
Nabooru Northeast Cave
Coordinates: -2124, -2654 | Region: Gerudo
Natural connector between desert floor and Gerudo Highlands. Used as a Gerudo scout patrol route historically. Since the Upheaval, Gibdo nests line the deeper passages — bring shock weapons (Gibdos are weak to electricity and the Riju sage ability). Old Gerudo military supplies in a side alcove. Bubbulfrog.
Key drops: Gerudo military supplies, Gibdo Wings, Gibdo Bone, Bubbul Gem Enemy note: Bring shock-fused weapons or Riju's lightning for Gibdo encounters
Gerudo Highlands Caves
Gerudo Highlands Cave
Coordinates: Gerudo Highlands | Region: Gerudo Highlands
Two entries exist in the database — the highlands have multiple named caves. Cold Resistance Level 1-2 required for the high-altitude approach. Ice-type enemies and Diamond ore in the upper highlands caves.
Mount Granajh Cave
Coordinates: -2956, -2234 | Region: Gerudo Highlands
Cold Resistance Level 2 required. Ice Chuchu and Horriblins patrol frozen chambers. Diamond ore embedded in ice-covered walls — use fire tools to melt ice before mining. Bubbulfrog hidden behind ice blocks clearable with bomb flowers or Yunobo's rolling charge.
Key drops: Diamond, Ice Chuchu Jelly, Horriblin Horn, Bubbul Gem
Faron Caves
Faron Grassland Cave
Coordinates: 1196, -2314 | Region: Faron
Warm cave where the jungle heat intensifies underground. Fire-resistance food or Flamebreaker Gear helps for extended exploration. Hearty Truffles and rare cave mushrooms grow along the damp walls. Lizalfos with camo adaptations ambush from behind ferns. Bubbulfrog in the lower chambers.
Key drops: Hearty Truffle, Cave mushrooms, Bubbul Gem
Faron Jungle Deep Cave
Coordinates: Deep Faron | Region: Faron
One of the larger Faron caves reaching deeper into the jungle substrate. Multiple chambers with varied enemy types. Rich mushroom ecosystem and Amber deposits. Full Bubbulfrog cave loop worth doing before or after Lurelin Village quests.
Dracozu River Cave
Coordinates: 2126, -2879 | Region: Faron
Lore cave. The walls bear Zonai carvings depicting a serpentine dragon — early worship of Farosh, the thunder dragon who patrols the Faron region. Lizalfos patrol the main corridor. An underground spring in the back houses the Bubbulfrog. Brightbloom Seeds cluster along the back passages — excellent farming spot.
Key drops: Brightbloom Seeds, Lizalfos materials, Bubbul Gem Lore: Zonai serpent carvings depicting Farosh worship
Floria Riverside Cave
Coordinates: 1542, -3245 | Region: Faron
A mist-filled cave alongside the Floria River. Fire weapons extinguish in the humidity — bring shock or impact-fused weapons. Rare cave mushrooms and Faron ferns on every surface. Bubbulfrog in the waterfall chamber, accessible by swimming an underground river tributary. One of the most atmospheric caves in the game.
Key drops: Rare Faron mushrooms, Bubbul Gem Combat note: Fire weapons ineffective — use shock or blunt-force fusions
Hickaly Woods Cave
Coordinates: 1082, -2156 | Region: Faron
The Hickaly Woods canopy is so dense it creates natural darkness at the cave entrance. Inside, luminous mushroom clusters provide ambient light — no Brightbloom Seeds needed. Poison-breath Lizalfos patrol the chambers (watch for green breath attacks). Amber deposits and a Bubbulfrog in the deepest section.
Key drops: Amber, Luminous Mushroom, Bubbul Gem
Lurelin Cave
Coordinates: Near Lurelin Village | Region: Faron
Local cave for Lurelin Village travelers. Accessible during and after the Lurelin Village Restoration questline. Standard Faron cave with coastal-adapted enemies. Good Bubbulfrog pickup during the village quest chain.
Suthorn Cave
Coordinates: 1752, -3654 | Region: Faron
One of the best Brightbloom Seed farming caves in the southern regions. Unusually dense Brightbloom plant population alongside large cave mushrooms. If planning extended Depths exploration from the south, farm this cave first for a full Brightbloom supply. Bubbulfrog in the deepest chamber among the glowing flora.
Key drops: Brightbloom Seeds (bulk), Cave mushrooms, Bubbul Gem Best for: Pre-Depths Brightbloom farming from the Faron approach
Woodland Caves
Korok Forest Lost Cave
Coordinates: 388, 1950 | Region: Woodland
Disorienting by design — the Korok Forest's magical misdirection extends into the cave. The cave genuinely disorients travelers without landmarks. Memory of the entrance direction is your best tool. Rare forest fungi and Bubbulfrogs in dead-end chambers. Several Koroks hide in the nooks.
Key drops: Hylian Shroom, Forest mushrooms, Bubbul Gem Navigation tip: Drop a Brightbloom Seed at junctions to mark which paths you've explored
Woodland Cave
Coordinates: Woodland region | Region: Woodland
Northern woodland cave with forest-adapted enemies. Standard Bokoblin occupation. Good Hylian Shroom and cave mushroom farming. Bubbulfrog in the back.
Thyphlo Ruins North Cave
Coordinates: 154, 3456 | Region: Woodland
Brightbloom Seeds or Miner's Set required. The Thyphlo Ruins' supernatural darkness extends underground — even with a torch it's dark. Contains Zonai-era carved markers and archaeological significance. A sealed puzzle chest requires solving an in-cave puzzle. Connects to the Thyphlo Ruins underground section. Bubbulfrog.
Key drops: Zonai carved markers (lore), Sealed puzzle chest reward, Bubbul Gem Access: Bring 4–6 Brightbloom Seeds or full Miner's Set
Lanayru / Zora Adjacent
Cephla Lake Cave
Coordinates: Near Cephla Lake | Region: Lanayru
On the northern edge of the Lanayru wetlands. Aquatic cave fauna and water-adapted enemies. Luminous Stone deposits. Bubbulfrog.
Ploymus Mountain Cave
Coordinates: Near Ploymus Mountain | Region: Lanayru
At the base of the mountain above Zora's Domain. Partially flooded lower sections. Zora-adjacent enemies. The cave is on the approach to Ploymus Mountain where Sidon's Water Temple quest begins — worth clearing during the questline.
Satori Mountain Cave
Coordinates: Near Satori Mountain | Region: Central Hyrule / Hyrule Ridge
Adjacent to the Lord of the Mountain's sacred mountain. Standard cave but the mountain itself hosts the rare Satori (Lord of the Mountain) that appears during Blood Moons. The cave is calm and has basic ore deposits. Bubbulfrog.
Bonus: Visit during a Blood Moon to potentially catch the Lord of the Mountain glowing on the peak above.
Tabantha Cave
Coordinates: Tabantha Frontier | Region: Hebra
A cave in the cold Tabantha Frontier area between Rito Village and the Hebra Mountains. Cold resistance required. Ice-type ore deposits. Standard cave loop with a Bubbulfrog.
Rito Island Cave
Coordinates: Near Rito Village | Region: Hebra
Accessible from the Rito Village island or surrounding rock formations. Cold resistance helpful. Rito-adjacent cave with standard Hebra ore deposits. Good early Bubbulfrog pickup while doing the Tulin questline.
Great Plateau North Cave
Coordinates: Great Plateau North | Region: Hyrule Field
On the partially collapsed Great Plateau. Mix of Calamity-era materials and new post-Upheaval formations. Standard ore deposits. Historical interest for players who remember the plateau from BotW.
Cave Farming Routes by Goal
Bubbul Gem farming (fastest route)
Prioritize caves by proximity to your active travel path. Keep a running list of uncleared caves in each region and hit them during regional questlines — you'll naturally clear most caves while doing main content.
Diamond farming
Top caves: Hebra Snowfield Cave, Pikida Stonegrove Cave, Mount Granajh Cave, Akkala Highlands Cave These four caves consistently yield Diamond ore from ice-locked deposits. Bring fire weapons or Bomb Flowers to melt ice nodes.
Ruby / Fire ore farming
Top caves: Eldin Canyon Cave, Crenel Hills Cave, Eldin Canyon Road Cave All in the Eldin region. Combine with Goron City quest content.
Brightbloom Seed farming
Top caves: Suthorn Cave (Faron), Dracozu River Cave (Faron), Korok Forest Lost Cave (Woodland) Farm these before any major Depths expedition. Suthorn Cave gives the highest density.
Bone material farming (Radiant Set bonus)
Top cave: Eldin Great Skeleton Cave The only cave with bone walls where Radiant Set bonus is relevant. Extraordinarily efficient with full Radiant Set equipped.
Pre-Depths Akkala approach prep
Clear the Akkala Mine Cave (Zonaite) and Akkala Sea Cliff Cave (weapons) before descending via the Akkala Citadel Chasm.
Bubbul Gem Exchange — Koltin's Rewards
Trade Bubbul Gems with Koltin (found near Woodland Stable and later near Tarrey Town) for these rewards:
| Gems | Reward | |------|--------| | 3 | Bokoblin Mask | | 5 | Lizalfos Mask | | 7 | Lynel Mask | | 10 | Radiant Mask | | 15 | Radiant Shirt | | 20 | Radiant Tights | | 24 | Mystic Mask | | 36 | Mystic Robe | | 49 | Mystic Tights | | 61 | Evil Spirit Mask |
Total Bubbulfrogs in TotK: 147 (one per cave). Completing all 147 rewards Koltin's final item and a unique recognition.
Caves reset after a Blood Moon — ore nodes regrow and enemies respawn, allowing repeated farming from the same caves.
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