Gold Skulltulas

Each Legend Mode scenario has two Gold Skulltulas, 64 in all on 3DS and Switch. They don't appear until you meet a condition. The first always appears once you have defeated 1,000 enemies in that battle, with any warrior. The second has its own condition, often needing a particular warrior or weapon. It only appears on Hard or Hero difficulty, and only after you have finished Legend Mode: the 18 main-story scenarios on Wii U, or all 32 on 3DS and Switch.

You can check what a scenario's Gold Skulltulas need on the scenario select screen before you start. Each Gold Skulltula gives you a piece of an illustration, and finishing an illustration unlocks extra rewards. Adventure Mode has many more Gold Skulltulas of its own.

Prologue 8

1. The Armies of Ruin, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look just outside the south side of the Abandoned Fort.
2. The Armies of Ruin, Hard Mode: Follow Zelda's plan, using any Hylian Sword except the 8-Bit Wooden Sword. It appears at the Hyrule Castle Checkpoint, once King Dodongo has been summoned.
3. The Sheikah Tribesman, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a rock southeast of the Stone Square.
4. The Sheikah Tribesman, Hard Mode: As Impa with the Giant Blade, defeat Wizzro without losing a Bombchu and keep Sheik safe. It appears on a ledge on the path north of the Crystal Cave (Hookshot).
5. The Sorceress of the Woods, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder at the end of a branch in the west of the stage.
6. The Sorceress of the Woods, Hard Mode: As Link with the Magic Rod, bring Gohma to half health before it reaches the Deku Tree while keeping Impa and Sheik safe. On 3DS and Switch you also have to defeat the Keep Saboteurs. It appears on a ledge on the northeast path, behind a tree west of the Fairy Fountain (Hookshot).
7. The Sorceress of the Valley, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look outside the south entrance of the West Temple.
8. The Sorceress of the Valley, Hard Mode: Wii U: Defeat Volga within three minutes of the start, then find Manhandla's main body. 3DS and Switch: Find Manhandla before the Allied Base drops below half health. It appears at the top of the stairs in the central ruins.

Skyward Sword Arc 4

9. Land in the Sky, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder southwest of the Goddess Statue.
10. Land in the Sky, Hard Mode: As Link with the Hylian Sword, defeat Ghirahim before he reaches the Allied Base, then use the Magic Circle in the Fairy Fountain after the first fight with Volga. It appears by the big pumpkin north of the Academy Keep.
11. Sealed Ambition, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look in a cave behind a Wall of Vines north of the Southeast Keep.
12. Sealed Ambition, Hard Mode: Wii U: As Link with the Magic Rod, stop The Imprisoned from destroying any keep and open the Enemy Base within 15 minutes. 3DS and Switch: Within 10 minutes, defeat the Turncoat Soldiers and The Imprisoned (beating the Turncoat Leader speeds this up). It appears on the east wall of the East Temple Keep.

Ocarina of Time Arc 4

13. Land of Myth, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look on a ledge northwest of the West Boulder Keep (Hookshot).
14. Land of Myth, Hard Mode: Wii U: As Sheik, defeat Darunia at least twice and reach 1,500 KOs before the Enemy Base opens. 3DS and Switch: As Sheik, defeat Darunia at least twice and hold at least seven keeps before the Enemy Base opens. It appears in the room south of the Chief's Room.
15. The Water Temple, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look behind a Wall of Vines north of the Temple Face Keep.
16. The Water Temple, Hard Mode: As Impa with the Giant Blade, defeat King Dodongo within three minutes of it appearing and keep Sheik safe. It appears on the cliff at the top of the waterfall, in the far north of the stage.

Twilight Princess Arc 4

17. Land of Twilight, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look on the corner of a building west of the Rocky Square.
18. Land of Twilight, Hard Mode: As Lana with the Book of Sorcery, defeat Midna before Cia leaves the battle, then capture the Bridge Keep and the Sorceress's Keep. It appears at the Bridge Keep.
19. The Shadow King, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder west of the North Palace.
20. The Shadow King, Hard Mode: As Midna, defeat Argorok without dropping below half health and keep Agitha alive. It appears outside the south door of the Enemy Base.

Epilogue 6

21. The Sacred Sword, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder in the northwest corner of the map.
22. The Sacred Sword, Hard Mode: Wii U: Defeat 2,000 enemies, find all the Sealed Statues and drive off Wizzro. 3DS and Switch: As Fi, do all of that while keeping every warrior out of danger. It appears in the room with the Sacred Pedestal.
23. A War of Spirit, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look behind the wall west of the SW Magic Keep.
24. A War of Spirit, Hard Mode: As Zelda with the Rapier, wait until Impa, Lana, Darunia, Midna and Fi leave the field after Dark Link vanishes. It appears in the East Garden.
25. Shining Beacon, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder southeast of the East Sanctum.
26. Shining Beacon, Hard Mode: As Lana with the Spear, defeat Volga at least twice (once before using the Magic Circle in the Fairy Fountain) and open a gate to the Enemy Base without losing an ally. It appears north of the West Sanctum Keep.

Ganondorf Arc 6

27. Ganondorf's Return, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look on the wall east of the Arbiter's Keep.
28. Ganondorf's Return, Hard Mode: Wii U: Capture every keep, then defeat the Lizalfos, the Aeralfos and two of the Giant Bosses. 3DS and Switch: Win over all the imprisoned monsters and defeat two Giant Bosses before they meet up. It appears behind a Wall of Vines in the South Prison.
29. March of the Demon King, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder in the northeast corner of the map.
30. March of the Demon King, Hard Mode: Defeat all of Impa's clones, then the real Impa. It appears north of the Eastern Room.
31. Battle of the Triforce, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a rock just west of the East Field Keep.
32. Battle of the Triforce, Hard Mode: As Ganondorf, defeat Link and Zelda four times between them (both must be on the field). On 3DS and Switch you also have to defeat Impa before she reaches the Fairy Fountain. It appears at the Mountain Keep.

Grand Finale 4

33. Enduring Resolve, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder outside the south side of the South Desert Keep.
34. Enduring Resolve, Hard Mode: Wii U: As Zelda with the Rapier, defeat 2,000 enemies without dropping below 30% health. 3DS and Switch: As Zelda with the Rapier, defeat every Keep Saboteur, Rally Captain and Skilled Summoner while keeping all your warriors above 30% health. It appears under a boulder in the North Prison.
35. Liberation of the Triforce, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder in the Fairy Fountain Keep.
36. Liberation of the Triforce, Hard Mode: As Darunia, defeat Ganondorf before the Castle Keep is retaken without losing an ally. On 3DS and Switch you also have to keep every ally above 30% health. It appears on the south wall of the Castle Keep.

Cia's Tale 10

On Wii U, Cia's Tale has no Gold Skulltulas. They were added on 3DS and Switch.

37. The Dragon of the Caves, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder at the dead end south of the Central Keep.
38. The Dragon of the Caves, Hard Mode: As Cia, destroy every Bombchu before it explodes and defeat both King Dodongos. It appears directly west of the Allied Base.
39. The Invasion Begins, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder east of the Field North Keep.
40. The Invasion Begins, Hard Mode: As Wizzro, defeat Impa twice without putting the Allied Keep in danger. It appears south of the Fairy Fountain.
41. The Demon Lord, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look behind a Wall of Vines north of the South Rockface Keep.
42. The Demon Lord, Hard Mode: As Volga, capture nine keeps in under 10 minutes. It appears north of the West Town Keep.
43. The Usurper King, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder south of the East Palace Entrance Keep.
44. The Usurper King, Hard Mode: As Wizzro, defeat Argorok and Agitha without letting Volga fall. It appears in the northeast corner of the round area northwest of the West Palace.
45. Darkness Falls, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look at a dead end just southwest of the Allied Base.
46. Darkness Falls, Hard Mode: As Cia, defeat Wizzro while keeping every Dark Link above 60% health. It appears north of the East Temple Keep.

Linkle's Tale 10

3DS / Switch These scenarios are only in Hyrule Warriors Legends and the Definitive Edition.

47. The Girl in the Green Tunic, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look west of the Deku Tree.
48. The Girl in the Green Tunic, Hard Mode: Help all three Cucco chicks grow into Gold Cuccos. It appears west of the North Square Keep.
49. The Demon Lord's Plan, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder in the middle of the Sealed Grounds.
50. The Demon Lord's Plan, Hard Mode: As Linkle, defeat all the Ceremonial Troops, the Controller Troops and The Imprisoned. It appears northwest of the Temple Entrance Keep.
51. Powers Collide, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look north of the Temple Face Keep.
52. Powers Collide, Hard Mode: As Linkle, open the Enemy Base before Darunia or the Allied Base is in danger. It appears behind a Wall of Vines northwest of the Temple Face Keep.
53. Her True Self, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look under a boulder just west of the Upper Level East.
54. Her True Self, Hard Mode: As Linkle, open the Enemy Base before Zelda is in danger. It appears south of the West Square.
55. The Other Hero, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look outside the north wall of the empty area east of the Castle Keep.
56. The Other Hero, Hard Mode: As Linkle, rescue every Hylian Captain. It appears at the dead end north of the East Field Keep.

Wind Waker 8

3DS / Switch These scenarios are only in Hyrule Warriors Legends and the Definitive Edition.

57. A New Disturbance, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look behind a cracked wall at a dead end north of the Dragon Roost Keep.
58. A New Disturbance, Hard Mode: As Link with the Magic Rod, destroy every Stone Head and defeat Gohma before the Allied Base is in danger. It appears behind a Wall of Vines northeast of the Enemy Base.
59. The Search for Cia, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look outside the south wall of the Rockface Keep.
60. The Search for Cia, Hard Mode: As Lana with the Spear, close all seven Gates of Souls in under 10 minutes. It appears north of the Allied Base.
61. Reclaiming the Darkness, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look on a wall northeast of the Allied Base.
62. Reclaiming the Darkness, Hard Mode: As Link with a Hylian Sword, capture every keep within 10 minutes. It appears in the southwest corner of the second round area south of the Allied Base.
63. Watchers of the Triforce, 1,000 KOs: defeat 1,000 enemies, then look on a ledge south of the South Mine Keep.
64. Watchers of the Triforce, Hard Mode: As Tetra, bring Phantom Ganon to half health or less within 15 minutes. It appears behind a Wall of Vines in the tunnel west of the Rock Keep.