Ganon's Castle Walkthrough

Enter the Northeast Room of the Great Hall

Enter the door with the purple mark in the northeast of the Great Hall.

Light the Braizer to Cross and Reach the Switch

Light the brazier on the right with a Fire Arrow to reveal a timed platform. Cross it quickly, then press the switch to make a treasure chest appear.

Another Brazier Ahead Also Creates a Platform

If you ran out of time, there's another brazier further in the room, and lighting it will also make a platform appear.

You Can Return with the Longshot

After pressing the switch, use the Longshot on the treasure chest that appeared to return to the platform in one go. Open the chest to get the Golden Gauntlets.

Use the Lens of Truth to Reach and Hammer the Switch

Face the locked door and use the Lens of Truth to reveal a hidden path on the left. Cross it, hit the second switch with the Megaton Hammer, then return and take the revealed path on the right to reach the unlocked door.

Dispel the Barrier with a Light Arrow

Inside the next room, shoot the orb with a Light Arrow to dispel the Shadow Barrier. Dispelling the barrier will return you to the Great Hall.

Go to the East Great Fairy's Fountain

Not required to progress the story

▲Lift the pillar to enter

After getting the Golden Gauntlets, it's recommended to go outside the castle and head to the Great Fairy's Fountain to the east. Here, the Great Fairy can enhance your defense, reducing the damage you take by half. This is a significant upgrade that will make clearing Ganon's Castle much easier.

Collect the Gold Skulltula on the Way

You can collect a Gold Skulltula Token on the way to the Great Fairy's Fountain.

Enter the Room Wearing the Goron Tunic

Move to the northwest of the Great Hall and enter the door marked in red. Equip the Goron Tunic to withstand the lava-filled room, then collect all 5 Silver Rupees.

Get the First Rupee on the Right Side

First, collect the Silver Rupee to the right of the entrance. Some platforms sink into the lava when stepped on, so quickly jump to the next one before they fully submerge.

The Central Platform Won't Sink with Hover Boots

Equip the Hover Boots before stepping onto the central platform. If worn beforehand, it won't sink into the lava.

Falling into the Lava Will Restart the Puzzle

Falling into the lava will damage you and reset all collected Silver Rupees. Watch for sinking platforms and proceed carefully.

Get the Second Rupee on the Left

Next, collect the Silver Rupee on the left side of the entrance. Flames are erupting, so avoid them while collecting it.

Lift the Pillar to Get the Third Rupee

Use the Golden Gauntlets to lift and throw the giant pillar at the back of the room. A Silver Rupee is hidden beneath it, and removing the pillar also opens the path to the remaining Rupees.

Collect the Remaining 2 Silver Rupees

Collect the remaining 2 Silver Rupees to open the iron bars blocking the door. If you're wearing the Hover Boots, you won't be able to climb back up after collecting the farthest Rupee, so switch back to the Kokiri Boots before continuing.

Move to the Door Ahead with the Longshot

Once the door opens, use the Longshot on the target next to the door to move to the far door in one go.

Dispel the Barrier with a Light Arrow

Shoot the orb at the back of the room with a Light Arrow to dispel the Fire Barrier. This also returns you to the Great Hall.

Move the Pillar West of the Great Hall and Enter

The giant pillar to the west of the Great Hall can be lifted with the Golden Gauntlets. Enter the door behind it.

Defeat All Invisible Enemies

This room contains invisible enemies. Use the Lens of Truth to see and defeat them all.

Take the First Small Key and Proceed

Defeating all the enemies reveals a treasure chest containing a Small Key. Use the key to open the door and move on to the next room.

Contents of the Surrounding Treasure Chests

From the other treasure chests in the room, you can get items like arrows and Recovery Hearts. Collect them as needed before moving on.

Play Zelda's Lullaby on the Royal Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

The floor of the next room has the Royal Crest on it. Stand on the crest and play Zelda's Lullaby.

Take the Second Small Key and Proceed

Playing the song will make a treasure chest with a Small Key appear. Use the key to open the door and move on to the next room.

Collect 5 Silver Rupees Within 1 Minute

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As soon as you enter, a 1-minute timer begins. Collect all 5 Silver Rupees before time runs out while avoiding the rolling boulders.

Use the Longshot to Get the Central Rupee

Use the Longshot on the ceiling target to reach the Silver Rupee high above the center of the room.

Use the Lens of Truth to Pass Through the Wall

The next room appears to be a dead end, but use the Lens of Truth to reveal a fake wall at the far end. Pass through the wall to continue.

Watch Out for the Floormaster and Don't Stop

A Floormaster will drop from the ceiling. If it catches you, you'll be sent back to the Great Hall, so run straight through without stopping.

Dispel the Barrier with a Light Arrow

Shoot the orb at the back of the room with a Light Arrow to dispel the Light Barrier. This returns you to the Great Hall.

Enter the Room Southwest of the Great Hall

Enter the door with the orange mark in the southwest of the Great Hall.

Collect 5 Silver Rupees

Collect all 5 Silver Rupees while avoiding the blades moving left and right. All Rupees are in plain sight, and collecting them will open the door ahead.

Defeat the Beamos in the Center First

A Beamos is in the center of the room, so destroy it with a bomb first to safely collect the Silver Rupees.

Move a Statue to Block the Blade's Movement

The statues in the room can be moved. Place them in the blades' path to stop their movement, then safely collect the Rupees.

Use the Longshot to Get the Rupee

Use the Longshot on the ceiling target to reach the Silver Rupee high above the center of the room.

Send a Bombchu through the Iron Bars

The next room has iron bars with a switch behind them. Send a Bombchu through the gap above the bars to hit the switch and open the door.

Press the Switch to Make a Bombchu Chest Appear

Use a Spin Attack on the switch in front of the iron bars to make a treasure chest containing Bombchus appear. If you run out of Bombchus, restock here.

Use a Fire Arrow to Burn the Ceiling Cobwebs

Burn the cobweb on the ceiling of the dead-end passage with a Fire Arrow to let sunlight into the room.

Shine Light on the Sun on the Right Side

Use the Mirror Shield to reflect sunlight onto the sun mural on the right side of the passage, opening the door.

Lighting Other Suns Spawns Enemies

There are multiple sun murals on the wall, but shining light on the wrong one will summon enemies. Avoid illuminating the incorrect sun.

Dispel the Barrier with a Light Arrow

Shoot the orb at the back of the room with a Light Arrow to dispel the Spirit Barrier. This returns you to the Great Hall.

Enter the Southeast Room of the Great Hall

Enter the door with the green mark in the southeast of the Great Hall.

Defeat the Wolfos in the First Room

A Wolfos will appear when you enter the first room. Bait its attack, then strike when it's open.

Defeating It Reveals a Chest with 5 Rupees

Defeating the Wolfos will make a treasure chest containing 5 Rupees appear in the center of the room.

Light the 5 Braziers

Light all 5 braziers to open the door ahead. Use Din's Fire to light the four braziers in the center of the room, then use a Fire Arrow for the brazier above the door.

Get 5 Silver Rupees While Avoiding Wind

In the next room, collect all 5 Silver Rupees. The fans periodically create strong winds, so wait for the wind to stop before moving.

Use the Song of Time to Get the First Silver Rupee

Song of Time

Play the "Song of Time" to create a Time Block beneath the high Silver Rupee, then climb onto it to collect the Rupee.

Move Around with the Hover Boots

For places with wide gaps between platforms, equip the Hover Boots and glide across.

Press the Switch to Make a Longshot Target Appear

Press the floor switch to make a pillar with a Longshot target appear beneath the Silver Rupee. Use the Longshot to reach the pillar and collect the Rupee on top.

Continue After Collecting 5 Silver Rupees

After collecting all 5 Silver Rupees, the door ahead will open. Head through it.

Dispel the Barrier with a Light Arrow

Shoot the orb at the back of the room with a Light Arrow to dispel the Forest Barrier. This returns you to the Great Hall.

Enter the Room East of the Great Hall

Enter the door with the blue mark in the east of the Great Hall.

Defeat the 2 Freezards

Defeat the 2 Freezards in the first room to open the door ahead. Avoid their freezing breath and defeat them quickly before they regenerate.

Put Blue Fire in an Empty Bottle

Put the Blue Fire in the room into an Empty Bottle. The icicles around the Blue Fire can be broken with your sword.

Melt the Red Ice with Blue Fire

The door ahead is blocked by Red Ice. Pour the Blue Fire from the bottle on it to melt it.

Put Blue Fire in an Empty Bottle Again

You will need one more Blue Fire ahead. Before leaving the room, put Blue Fire in an Empty Bottle again and then proceed.

The Treasure Chest Contains a Recovery Heart

The treasure chest in the room contains a Recovery Heart. The other chest is a trap that damages you, so open it with caution.

Move the Ice Blocks to Create a Platform

Upon entering the room, a timer starts, and you must solve the puzzle and exit within 2 minutes. Move the ice blocks to create a platform and proceed.

Push the Block at the Back into the Hole First

First, push the ice block at the back and drop it into the hole.

Place the Remaining Block in Front of the Red Ice

Move the remaining ice block and place it in front of the Red Ice.

Melt the Red Ice with Blue Fire

Melt the Red Ice with the Blue Fire you put in the Empty Bottle.

Hit the Switch with the Megaton Hammer

Use the ice block as a platform to reach the rusted switch, then hit it with the Megaton Hammer. The switch opens the door ahead, so exit before the timer runs out.

Dispel the Barrier with a Light Arrow

Shoot the orb at the back of the room with a Light Arrow to dispel the Water Barrier. This returns you to the Great Hall.

Enter the Tower in the Center of the Great Hall

After dispelling all six barriers, the barrier around the tower in the center of the Great Hall will disappear. Cross the bridge and enter the tower.

Climb the Stairs and Enter the Next Room

Once inside the tower, climb the stairs to the next room. Many Fire Keese will appear, but you can run past them.

Defeat the 2 Dinolfos

Upon entering the room, you'll face 2 Dinolfos. Block their attacks with your shield and strike during the opening. Defeating both will open the door ahead.

Defeat the 2 Stalfos

After climbing the stairs, defeat the 2 Stalfos by baiting their attacks and striking during the opening.

Get the Boss Key from the Treasure Chest

After defeating both Stalfos, the flames surrounding the treasure chest will disappear. Get the Boss Key from the treasure chest and move on.

Defeat the 2 Iron Knuckles

The next room has 2 Iron Knuckles. Hit only one to fight them one-on-one, wait for an opening after its axe attack, then strike. Defeat both to open the door.

Defeat Ganondorf

Use the Boss Key to open the door. You will enter the boss room, but the actual boss fight is a little further on.

Enter the Right Door and Go Upstairs

After entering the boss room, open the door on the right and proceed. Opening the door reveals a long staircase.

Save the Pots for Later

The pots in this room contain hearts, arrows, and magic, but it's best to save them for the boss fight. If you need supplies now, leave Ganon's Castle and restock outside.

Open the Door to Start the Boss Fight

Opening the door at the top of the stairs starts the boss fight. Make sure you're prepared before entering. If you need to restock, use a warp song to leave Ganon's Castle.

Be Sure to Save

Ocarina of Time has no post-game save. After the credits, the game reloads your last save point, so save before the final boss to avoid losing progress.

Defeat Ganondorf

Reflect Ganondorf's light orb with your sword to stun him, then hit him with a Light Arrow to knock him down. Attack with your sword while he is down.

Escape the Collapsing Tower Within 3 Minutes

After defeating Ganondorf, escape the collapsing tower with Princess Zelda within 3 minutes. Follow Zelda to avoid getting lost and dodge falling debris to prevent damage.

Princess Zelda Will Open the Iron Bars

Princess Zelda will open the iron-barred doors along the way. Stay with her so you don't get separated.

You Need to Defeat 2 Stalfos on the Way

Along the way, Zelda will be surrounded by fire, starting a battle with 2 Stalfos. Defeat them quickly to avoid running out of time.

Proceed to the Center of the Map

After escaping the tower and speaking with Zelda, approach the rubble in the center of the area to trigger the final boss battle against Ganon.

Defeat the Final Boss (Ganon)

Dodge his attacks and hit his weak point, the tail. During the first half, use the Biggoron's Sword or Megaton Hammer since the Master Sword is unavailable. Hit Ganon's face with a Light Arrow to stun him and get behind him safely.

Retrieve the Master Sword in the Second Half

After dealing enough damage, Ganon will collapse and the flames will disappear. Retrieve the Master Sword near Princess Zelda and continue the fight. The Master Sword deals the most damage, so use it for the rest of the battle.

Finish Him with the Master Sword

Once you've dealt enough damage, Ganon will collapse. Finish him off with the Master Sword to complete the fight. The ending sequence will then begin.