The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Ultimate Walkthrough & Complete Guide

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Understanding the Context


Introduction: Journey Through Hyrule with Cheng Zora

Released in 1998, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains one of Nintendo’s most celebrated classics, blending rich storytelling, magical adventure, and innovative gameplay. Set in a timeless Hyrule, players guide Link through a prophesied battle against darkness, solving puzzles, battling foes, and mastering time-travel mechanics.

If you’re seeking a comprehensive Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time walkthrough, this guide is your ultimate resource—covering main quests, side missions, major dungeons, hidden secrets, and strategies to maximize your experience. Whether you’re a first-time player or returning to master the game, this guide ensures you never miss a crucial moment in this epic tale.

Key Insights


Key Features of Ocarina of Time That You’ll Experience in This Walkthrough

  • Time Travel Mechanics: Navigate between Child and Adult Link to solve puzzles and access restricted areas.
  • Main Questline: From saving Princess Zelda to defeating Ganon, every step is carefully laid out.
  • Major Dungeons: Encourage’s Tower, Korok Forest, Web Graphics, Fortius Temple, and more—each filled with traps and rich lore.
  • Side Quests & Completable Collections: Link the Great Egg, collect all The Tears of the Deep, and acquire all End crystals.
  • Boss Battles: Face Sharon, Impa, Vulgaria, and Ganon with strategies tailored for success.
  • Secrets & Hidden Items: Discover hidden shrines, ancient slates, exclusive gear, and time-travel hints.

Complete Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Walkthrough

Final Thoughts

Chapter 1: Introduction & Starting the Adventure

Objective: Learn the basics, meet characters, and understand time travel.

  • Speak with Old Manのにじ殖(Naji’s grandfather) in Hyrule Castle to activate your wand.
  • Travel to Ocarina Village and scan the map to learn your first mission: retrieve the Great Egg of the Sky.
  • Learn to time travel by finding the timestals to move between Child Link and Adult Link.
  • Complete the introductory dungeon—Double Dome’s secret area—to gain your boots.

Chapter 2: The River Forest & Link’s First Clues

Objective: Explore the River Forest in Child Link, meet Impa, and begin piecing together the Zelda prophecy.

  • Proceed to the River Forest after defeating a minor monster.
  • Find Impa, who explains the prophecy and warns of Ganon’s return.
  • Search for The Tears of the Deep in the underwater Korok Forest, using time travel between Animal and Adult Link.
  • Acquire the Magic Trident and start collecting The Tears to unlock deeper areas.

Chapter 3: Encircling the Great R twin Island & Korok Seeds

Objective: Traverse dual islands, find all Korok Seeds, and seal the gate to Magical Town.

  • Use time travel to transfer between Child and Adult Link to cross the portal between Twinsland and Corrin.
  • Climb to the top of the Corrin fortress ruins to encounter ancient puzzles.
  • Collect all seven Korok Seeds hidden across Korok Forest and the surrounding area.
  • Save Princess Zelda by defeating Ganon’s minions before finalization.

Chapter 4: The Grand Quest – Champion of Time