The Best Zelda Dungeons Of All Time

The Legend of Zelda series has changed a lot since the original game launched in 1986, but one of the few things every game shares in common is dungeons. While their design and importance varies between games–sometimes they’re sprawling combat gauntlets or intricate puzzle boxes, and other times they’re bite-sized challenges hiding helpful loot–the dungeons often represent Zelda gameplay at its best.

While we’re crossing our fingers that the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will introduce us to a new batch of dungeons to overcome, there are already plenty of amazing Zelda dungeons to celebrate. Whether it’s for their smart puzzle design and epic boss encounters, or memorable settings and excellent music, these are the 15 best Zelda dungeons.