Editing Hyrule Castle

|location = ''The Legend of Zelda''

|name = Hyrule Castle

|image = {{tabber|title1=Ultimate|tab1=[[File:SSBU-Hyrule Castle.png|300px]]|title2=Wii U|tab2=[[File:SSBUHyruleCastle64.PNG|300px]]|title3=3DS|tab3= [[File:SSB3DSHyruleCastle.jpg|300px]]|title4=64|tab4=[[File:HyruleCastleSSB.png|300px]]}}

|caption = [[Image:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Hyrule Castle as it has appeared in the ''Smash'' series.

|ssbsingles = TO's discretion/banned (US ruleset)<br>[[Banned stage|Banned]] (Japanese ruleset)

'''Hyrule Castle''' ({{ja|ハイラル城|Hairaru-jō}}, ''Hyrule Castle'') is a playable stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and home to {{SSB|Link}}.  It did not return in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', although another {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule}}-based stage, [[Temple]], appeared.

The structure to the right of the main platform, commonly referred to as the '''Tent''', the '''Combo Tent''', the '''Greenhouse''', or the '''Rapetent'''<!--Despite the vulgarity of this name, do not remove it. SmashWiki is not censored, and "Rapetent" is a common nickname for the Tent-->, is known for its ability to start powerful combos, especially in ''Smash 64''. By using aerials or throws that knock opponents into the walls of the Tent, powerful combos can be started, many of which can be finished with KO moves. This was made famous by {{Sm|Isai}}'s "[[Greenhouse]]" combo with {{SSB|Pikachu}}, which involves using multiple up tilts, a back throw against the left wall, back aerial against the structure, up smash on the main platform (where the opponent will get knocked after being hit by the back aerial), and then a [[Thunderspike]].  

[[File:HyruleCastleOoT.png|left|thumb|200px|Hyrule Castle, as it appears in  ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''.]]

Ever since ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}'', there has been a {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Castle}} where {{s|zeldawiki|Princess Zelda}} and other members of the {{s|zeldawiki|Royal Family of Hyrule}} live. The Hyrule Castle seen in this stage is based around ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''. This stage is a mostly accurate rendition of the castle seen in ''Ocarina of Time'', with the addition of platforms that go up the middle tower. The spire on the right has also been turned into a gazebo-like structure.

Another recurring ''Zelda'' locale is {{s|zeldawiki|Death Mountain}}, a volcanic mountain usually found in the northern region of Hyrule. The ''Ocarina of Time'' version of Death Mountain appears in the background of this stage, which is consistent with its location in the original game.

According to the American  ''Smash 64'' ruleset, Hyrule Castle has been considered to be a banned stage as of 2014. Although it was considered to be the second most neutral stage, behind {{SSB|Dream Land}}, for a long time, the disadvantages of the hazards and features of the stage have become more apparent in the more recent [[metagame]]. The tornado hazards on the stage are known for appearing completely randomly, without any indication of the position where the tornado appeared if the tornado is outside of the screen's reach. The tornadoes also speed up at random times, which can catch even more wary players offguard, and fully cover options that would have otherwise been completely safe. The stage's large size also allows significant [[camping]] in certain positions, as in certain matchups it is possible for one player to camp on the far left of the stage and make it extremely difficult for the opponent to approach safely: a primary example is {{SSB|Kirby}} against {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, as Kirby can stay on the far left of the stage and space up tilts and back airs to cover all of Captain Falcon's safe approach options, with [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D52KGq4jlMQ&t=12m57s a match] between {{sm|Mew2King}} and {{sm|Stranded}} involving this technique being infamous. It is also possible for several characters to camp the top platform, such as {{SSB|Pikachu}} and {{SSB|Kirby}}: this was made famous by {{sm|SuperBoomFan}} who had a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiQp5w-9IAE 52 minute game] with {{Sm|Gerson}}.

Hyrule Castle has always been banned in the Japanese ruleset, as {{SSB|Dream Land}} is considered the only neutral and legal stage in said ruleset. The Peruvian ruleset contrasted with this for a long time, as Hyrule Castle was considered to be the main stage up until Boom went to Tacna. Hyrule has now been phased out entirely for Dream Land, due to the same reasoning, and in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Hyrule Castle is banned in all serious tournaments regardless of region.

SSBUWebsiteMiiFighter2.jpg|The {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} using its forward smash near {{SSBU|Villager}} on the stage in ''Ultimate''.

*In ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Classic Mode, {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} is the only character to face someone other than {{SSBU|Link}} or {{SSBU|Zelda}} for an opponent on this stage.

**Not to mention, Pac-Man also faces characters outside the ''Zelda'' universe on this stage, despite having {{SSBU|Young Link}} for one of his four opponents.