OoT Remake Walkthrough

Switch 2 remake · Updated November 9, 2026

Ocarina of Time Remake Walkthrough

All 14 chapters in story order, with what to bring, what you get and what changed from the N64 version. Tick chapters as you finish them and we’ll tell you where to go next.

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Coming back from the N64?

Same story, different details

The order is unchanged, but controls, menus, some puzzles and several collectible spots are not. Start here before trusting old memories.

38remake changes24 confirmed by 2+ sources → 36Heart Pieces3 new · 1 moved · 1 removed → 100Gold SkulltulasChecklist + House of Skulltula rewards →

Main quest

Walkthrough, chapter by chapter

14 chapters
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Child Link · the three Spiritual Stones

01

Great Deku Tree

Main dungeonFull guideKokiri’s Emerald

Find the Kokiri Sword, buy the Deku Shield, enter the Great Deku Tree, descend through the web barriers, and defeat Queen Gohma to obtain the Kokiri’s Emerald.

Bring
Kokiri Sword, Deku Shield
Boss
Queen Gohma
Reward
Kokiri’s Emerald

Changed in the remake

  • ConfirmedA floating platform is now a wooden bridge that collapses when stepped on
  • Single sourceLadder attached to a stone mechanism; Fairy Slingshot area altered; Gohma's arms guard its weak spot while immune
Just a hint

Look for vertical routes and pay attention to anything that can burn or break a web.

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02

Hyrule Castle

Main questZelda’s Letter and Zelda’s Lullaby

Cross Hyrule Field, enter the castle grounds, bypass the guards, meet Princess Zelda, and leave with Zelda’s Letter and Zelda’s Lullaby.

Bring
Nothing extra
Boss
None
Reward
Zelda’s Letter and Zelda’s Lullaby

Changed in the remake

No remake-specific change reported yet.

Just a hint

Observe each guard’s movement before crossing an exposed section of the grounds.

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03

Lost Woods

Location routeFull guideSaria’s Song

Return to Kokiri Forest and take Right, Left, Right, Left, Forward, Left, Right through the Lost Woods. Cross Sacred Forest Meadow and learn Saria’s Song.

Bring
Nothing extra
Boss
None
Reward
Saria’s Song

Changed in the remake

No remake-specific change reported yet.

Just a hint

Listen for the music growing louder before committing to the next tunnel.

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04

Dodongo’s Cavern

Main dungeonFull guideGoron’s Ruby

Show Zelda’s Letter at Kakariko’s gate, play Saria’s Song for Darunia, use the Goron’s Bracelet to open the cavern, obtain Bombs, and defeat King Dodongo.

Bring
Zelda’s Letter, Saria’s Song, Goron’s Bracelet
Boss
King Dodongo
Reward
Goron’s Ruby

Changed in the remake

No remake-specific change reported yet.

Just a hint

When the path appears sealed, look for a nearby source of explosive power.

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05

Jabu-Jabu’s Belly

Main dungeonZora’s Sapphire

Travel through Zora’s River, win the Silver Scale, recover Ruto’s Letter, bring Lord Jabu-Jabu a fish, carry Ruto through the dungeon, and defeat Barinade.

Bring
Silver Scale, Bottle, Fish
Boss
Barinade
Reward
Zora’s Sapphire

Changed in the remake

  • ConfirmedColor-coded tunnels for navigation
  • Single sourceBig Octo arena redesigned, spinning spikes removed
Just a hint

Your companion can activate certain switches that Link cannot hold down alone.

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06

Temple of Time

Main questAdult era and Light Medallion

Return to Hyrule Castle, retrieve the Ocarina of Time, learn the Song of Time, place the three Spiritual Stones, open the Door of Time, and draw the Master Sword.

Bring
3 Spiritual Stones, Ocarina of Time, Song of Time
Boss
None
Reward
Adult era and Light Medallion

Changed in the remake

No remake-specific change reported yet.

Just a hint

The stones, the Ocarina of Time, and the correct song are all required.

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Adult Link · the six Medallions

07

Forest Temple

Main dungeonForest Medallion

Get the Hookshot from Dampé’s grave, return to Sacred Forest Meadow, enter the Forest Temple, defeat the four Poe Sisters, and defeat Phantom Ganon.

Bring
Hookshot, Minuet of Forest
Boss
Phantom Ganon
Reward
Forest Medallion

Changed in the remake

  • Single sourceNew lift added in the north-west room
  • Single sourcePoe painting block-slider puzzle has no time limit in the remake (CONFLICT: FinalBoss remake guide still describes a timer that reshuffles blocks)
  • ConfirmedA doorway from the original is blocked by rocks, forcing a different route; previews mention revised puzzles and new return routes
Just a hint

Follow the four Poe Sisters to bring the central lift back into service.

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08

Fire Temple

Main dungeonFire Medallion

Return to Goron City as Adult Link, obtain the Goron Tunic, enter Death Mountain Crater, rescue the imprisoned Gorons, collect the Megaton Hammer, and defeat Volvagia.

Bring
Hookshot, Goron Tunic, Bolero of Fire
Boss
Volvagia
Reward
Fire Medallion

Changed in the remake

  • Single sourceLava kills on contact; hot rooms drain health directly instead of a timer
Just a hint

Each rescued Goron can point you toward another useful key or route.

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09

Ice Cavern

Mini-dungeonIron Boots and Serenade of Water

Enter the frozen Zora’s Fountain, collect Blue Fire in bottles, melt the red ice barriers, complete Ice Cavern, obtain the Iron Boots, and learn the Serenade of Water.

Bring
Bottle
Boss
White Wolfos mini-boss
Reward
Iron Boots and Serenade of Water

Changed in the remake

No remake-specific change reported yet.

Just a hint

Blue fire changes obstacles that ordinary attacks cannot remove.

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10

Water Temple

Main dungeonFull guideWater Medallion

Use the Iron Boots and Hookshot to enter beneath Lake Hylia, change the water level from the three song points, obtain the Longshot, defeat Dark Link, and defeat Morpha.

Bring
Iron Boots, Zora Tunic, Hookshot, Serenade of Water
Boss
Morpha
Reward
Water Medallion

Changed in the remake

  • ConfirmedIron Boots assignable to a D-pad shortcut; water-level markers (from 3DS) return; some walls replaced by lattices to see adjacent rooms; layout and water-level puzzle unchanged
Just a hint

Recheck the central tower and visited rooms after every water-level change.

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11

Bottom of the Well

Mini-dungeonLens of Truth

Learn the Song of Storms as Adult Link, return as Child Link, drain Kakariko’s well, enter the dungeon, use the hidden passages, defeat Dead Hand, and obtain the Lens of Truth.

Bring
Song of Storms
Boss
Dead Hand mini-boss
Reward
Lens of Truth

Changed in the remake

No remake-specific change reported yet.

Just a hint

Some walls and floors are not as solid as they first appear.

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12

Shadow Temple

Main dungeonShadow Medallion

Learn the Nocturne of Shadow, enter from Kakariko Graveyard, use the Lens of Truth to cross false walls and invisible hazards, ride the shadow ship, and defeat Bongo Bongo.

Bring
Din’s Fire, Lens of Truth, Nocturne of Shadow
Boss
Bongo Bongo
Reward
Shadow Medallion

Changed in the remake

No remake-specific change reported yet.

Just a hint

If a path or platform disappears, use the Lens before moving forward.

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13

Spirit Temple

Main dungeonFull guideSpirit Medallion

Cross Gerudo Fortress and the Haunted Wasteland, learn the Requiem of Spirit, clear the child route for the Silver Gauntlets, return as Adult Link, and defeat Twinrova.

Bring
Requiem of Spirit, Longshot, Lens of Truth
Boss
Twinrova
Reward
Spirit Medallion

Changed in the remake

  • Single sourceTwinrova attacks toned down; some bosses gain rare new attacks
Just a hint

A reward found in one era may be intended for the other.

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14

Ganondorf’s Castle

Final dungeonFull guideGame ending

Enter the castle, clear all six barrier trials, dispel the central seal, climb the tower, defeat Ganondorf, escape the collapsing castle, and complete the final battle with Ganon.

Bring
6 Sage Medallions, Light Arrows
Boss
Ganondorf and Ganon
Reward
Game ending

Changed in the remake

  • Single sourceGanon's Castle tower escape no longer timed
Just a hint

Each trial tests an item or technique introduced earlier in the adventure.

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Lost in Hyrule?

What should I do next?

Your collectibles

100% progress

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What can I do now?Chapters and collectibles you can reach with your itemsOcarina songsAll 12 Switch 2 inputs, N64 notes and playback

Popular guides

Forest TempleThe most-changed dungeon Water TempleWater levels, keys and Morpha Lost WoodsThe correct path to Saria Goron CityDarunia and the Goron’s Bracelet Death MountainChild and adult routes Great FairiesAll six fountains and rewards

Quick answers

Walkthrough FAQ

Is the Ocarina of Time Remake story order the same as the original?

Yes. Sources agree the dungeon order and key-item structure are unchanged: three Spiritual Stones as Child Link, then six Medallions as Adult Link, then Ganon’s Castle.

Can I use an N64 or 3DS walkthrough for the remake?

For the overall order, yes. For exact rooms, puzzles and collectibles, no: several dungeons were tweaked and some Heart Pieces and Gold Skulltulas moved. Check the change notes on each chapter.

How do I know where to go next in the remake?

The remake’s Threads of Time menu shows your story progress and next objective. On this page, tick the chapters you have finished and the ‘What should I do next?’ box tells you where to go.

Which dungeon changed the most?

The Forest Temple has the most reported layout and puzzle changes. The Water Temple keeps its layout but is easier to manage thanks to the Iron Boots D-pad shortcut.

Is this walkthrough free, and do I need an account?

It is free with no sign-up. Your ticked chapters and checklists are saved only in this browser on this device.

Sources for the remake change notes

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