Route and checklist
Death Mountain Walkthrough
Enter Death Mountain through the northern gate in Kakariko Village after showing Zelda’s Letter to the guard. The main route leads to Goron City, the Goron’s Bracelet and Dodongo’s Cavern. After the dungeon, climb to the summit and use a Bomb at the cracked wall to reach the Great Fairy Fountain.
Death Mountain route in order
- Open the Kakariko gate. Meet Princess Zelda first, then show her letter to the guard at the northern village exit.
- Follow Death Mountain Trail. Climb past the hazards and take the branch toward the carved entrance to Goron City.
- Help Darunia. Descend to the city’s lowest floor, play Zelda’s Lullaby at his door, then play Saria’s Song for him.
- Open Dodongo’s Cavern. The Goron’s Bracelet lets Link lift Bomb Flowers. Throw the nearby Bomb Flower down toward the blocked cavern entrance.
- Complete the cavern. The dungeon grants Bombs and the Spiritual Stone of Fire.
- Visit the summit. Return with Bombs, climb the upper trail and destroy the cracked wall near the summit. Play Zelda’s Lullaby inside the fountain.
Best first-visit priority: progress Goron City and Dodongo’s Cavern before trying to clear every optional mountain secret. Bombs make the return trip more useful.
What to bring
Zelda’s Letter is required to pass the Kakariko guard. Saria’s Song is required to complete Darunia’s story step. A Hylian Shield is useful against falling rocks, while Bombs obtained in Dodongo’s Cavern open the summit fountain and other cracked walls. Keep an empty bottle if you plan to collect restorative items during the climb.
First visit versus return visit
On the first climb, focus on Goron City, Darunia and Dodongo’s Cavern. Cracked walls and upper paths are easier after the dungeon, when Bombs let you open the summit fountain and investigate secrets without waiting for Bomb Flowers.
Surviving the summit climb
Falling rocks make the upper trail more dangerous than the route to Goron City. A Hylian Shield can cover Child Link when he crouches beneath it. Move between safe gaps, watch the timing and climb the final wall when the path is clear. Near the top, look for the cracked wall leading to the Great Fairy.
When the route seems blocked
Check the story requirement before searching for a hidden path. The guard needs Zelda’s Letter, Darunia needs Saria’s Song, the cavern entrance needs the Goron’s Bracelet and Bomb Flower, and the summit fountain needs Bombs. Each obstacle is a progression check.
Death Mountain FAQ
How do I open Death Mountain Trail?
Show Zelda’s Letter to the guard at Kakariko Village’s northern gate.
Where is Goron City?
Follow the main mountain trail and take the branch into the large carved mountain entrance.
How do I open Dodongo’s Cavern?
Get the Goron’s Bracelet from Darunia, lift the Bomb Flower outside the city and throw it toward the blocked entrance.
When should I visit the summit?
After Dodongo’s Cavern is the efficient time because you will have Bombs.
What else should you know?
What should Child Link finish on Death Mountain?
Meet Darunia, obtain the Goron’s Bracelet and clear Dodongo’s Cavern for the Goron’s Ruby.
Why return to Death Mountain as Adult Link?
The adult route leads through Goron City and Death Mountain Crater toward the Fire Temple.
Sources and verification
- Nintendo Life remake walkthrough — checked November 8, 2026.
- Nintendo Life Great Fairy locations — summit reward cross-check.