As players make their way through Skyview Temple,The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s first dungeon, they will come across a number of Skulltulas. Nintendo wastes no time throwing hazardous foes in the hero Link’s path, putting gamers on the edge of their seats from the outset of this epic journey.
Indeed, these spiders look to impede Link’s progress several times, and fans will need to dispatch them in order to proceed. That said, the way to kill a spider inThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordmay not be immediately obvious to all players, and this guide is here to provide assistance.
To start simply, all of the Skulltulas inThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s Skyview Templeare eliminated by landing blows against their weak spots. Those spots are located on the underbelly of the spiders, and their purple glow makes identifying them quite easy. However, accessing this part of a Skulltula’s body and striking it can prove to be a bit difficult at times, as fans will need to turn to a couple of different sword techniques.
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Updated on June 22, 2025, by Stephen LaGioia:Fanscontinue to be captivated by Nintendo’s Zelda epic on Switch, Breath of the Wild whileanticipating the upcoming sequel, which looks to be darker and even richer in terms of narrative development.
In the meantime though, the Big N has satiated the Zelda faithful withspin-offs, remakes, and remasters, including the reemergence of the Wii gem, Skyward Sword, which shines brighter than ever on Switch.
Thanks to the use of refined motion controls, thrilling flight mechanics, and colorful monsters—gamers have had a reason to take a break from Breath of the Wild and take an airborne trip down memory lane with Skyward Sword. Despite the age of the game it resides in, the creeping Skulltula still stands out for its unique (and frustrating) traits.
Skulltula Details
Dating back toOcarina of Time, these large spiders have seen a few variations, though the ones in this game are similar to theirTwilight Princessrenditions. They reside in both theSkyview Temple and Ancient Cistern.
These creepy eight-legged crittershang and drop from ceilings, dashing their bodies towards Link as their primary move. Some produce large spider webs which are spun to impede and block Link’s path. Their actual movement is limited, though they make for pesky obstacles which can be tough to take down unless directly hitting their weak spot.
They have8 HP, so they can go down fairly quickly if struck in the right spot, but the trick is getting them vulnerable and actually being able to hit their weak point.
Tips And Techniques To Slay Hanging Skulltulas
However, there are other more effective ways to take out these large, pesky spiders:
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The following video clip also demonstrates how to effectively take out a large hanging Skulltula:
What About Skulltula On The Ground?
A key thing to note is that players may encounter spiders that are crawling on the ground during their time in Skyview Temple, and these are addressed in a different way.
Other Enemies In Skyview Temple
While Skulltulas are among the most prominent here, there are a handful of other baddies for Link to deal with in Skyview Temple:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordHDis available now for Switch.
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