The second is in the eastern route when the stage splits, and the pot is located on a separate safe pathway through a maze of spikes. The first is in the same room that the first set of Bombs can be found, within a cave. The chest only appears after the Links defeat three gray Sword Soldiers.ДЄside from the Force Fairies available at the end of the stage as a reward based on Force Gem count, there are two hidden fairies. It is inside of a chest separate from the rest, in the northeast of the area. If the northern route is taken, the Hammer is replaced by the Slingshot, which could be skipped completely if the Links go east instead.ДЄ Blue Bracelet is found in a large room containing several Treasure Chests. The Magic Hammer is needed no matter the route that is taken during the split passageway, but it may be used for longer if the eastern route is taken. It is used to activate many switches and, at the very end of the stage, it is required to spread the fire from torches lit by the Lamp to other torches in the distance. The Bow is the first item that is found, very near the beginning of the stage. Out of all of the equipment items used in The Dark Cloud, only the Boomerang is never required to complete the stage. In order to obtain all of the items in the level, they would have to go through the eastern route and then turn back to go north.Д«oth routes realign right before the mini-boss by entering a Moon Gate on either side of a particular room. However, once the Links pass through the first Slingshot puzzle, they cannot return to go back to the eastern route.

This route offers much more variety in the rewards that the Links can receive. In addition, there is a room filled with sixteen different Treasure Chests containing items ranging from one Force Gem to a Heart Container to two Big Bombs. The alternate northern route leads to two puzzles using the Slingshot: one with electric fences that must be deactivated, and another where the correct path must be aligned to form a bridge by hitting switches. They must navigate through the maze of underground spikes, finding the correct path through it and hitting switches to reveal the safe routes as well as Force Gems. The eastern route leads to an area filled with underground spikes that only pop out of the ground when the Links either approach or strike the ground with a powerful Hammer blow. Soon after beginning the top-down portion of the stage, the Links come to a split in the path, where they can take either the northern route or the eastern route. Additionally, there are two separate ways to complete the stage.

First, the stage begins sidescrolling, but later on, after the Links enter a sparkling light, they are taking to a traditional top-down view. There are also two stone tablets with helpful information containing messages from a previous adventurer, who claims to have been in search of paradise. The Dark World also plays a minor role in this level. Electric fences can also be found preventing the Links from entering areas before solving certain puzzles or defeating enemies.

Most of the terrain is clouds, with flooring and doors being made out of them. The Dark Cloud is a rather unique stage, taking place entirely in the sky.

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