Bridge Bomb Jump at Gorilla Palace

The first of the dank dungeons on this tour contains a pixel particular bomb jump opportunity that allows for easy access to the big chest. The margin for error is pixel thin, literally.

In the Palace of Darkness, once you have obtained the big key head to the long room that houses the big chest and the crumbling rail-less bridge. You have to move FAST. Immediately pick up the left skull as you enter the room and chuck it at the minion that runs towards you. If you miss with the skull, start over because you just blew it. You will have about 2 seconds, maybe 3 to line up in position, plant the bomb, move to the right location, and have the bomb explode before it falls off the crumbling bridge allowing you to gloriously bug out your eyes while you majestically soar backwards through the air. While you are air born, hold up on the D-Pad (this is key if you want to actually land on the platform). If your bomb and feet were placed with precision you will land on the big chest ledge, completely bypassing the maze room you normally go through to access the chest.

Pictured below is one of my many, many failed attempts. I easily attempted the jump 25 times at least (thank the gods for save states). I think I may have pulled it off successfully 4, maybe 5 times. Much more practice will eventually be needed.

If you really like the animation sequence of Link falling into the abyss,
buckle up because you are in for a treat! You are going to get your fill.. 

I followed a guide off of zeldaspeedruns.com originally created by Krystal. The images in this guide show precisely where to place the bomb, where to stand, and what visual cues you can use to help set it all up. I highly recommend following the wisdom shared in that guide.Once completed, collect your treasure and use the mirror to return to the entrance and quest on to the boss. 

PROOF OF WIN

Venturing down to the lowest level of the dungeon, I did battle with the dungeon boss. I came into the room with 2 and a half hearts. Not much room for error. I did win the fight, but JUST barely. 

A great technique for this fight is to charge up the sword and keep it charged while you run at the boss to hammer his silly mask off his big dumb face. By keeping the sword charged while facing the boss and using the hammer at the same time, you will bounce off the boss's mask while he tries to mow you down rather than taking hits. Once you have shattered his mask however, this technique will no longer work. You just have to be dodgy at this point and quick to deal out pain as openings are presented.

Half a heart? All the life a hero needs to dominate!

Magic duck flute!