Spirit Temple Walkthrough

Return to the Past

Prelude of Light

The Spirit Temple must be completed as both Child Link and Adult Link. First, return to childhood to obtain the Silver Gauntlets. Warp to the Temple of Time by playing the Prelude of Light.

Play the Requiem of Spirit to Fast Travel

Requiem of Spirit

Return to childhood at the Temple of Time, then continue with the Spirit Temple walkthrough. Use the Requiem of Spirit to warp near the entrance.

Speak to the Gerudo Nabooru

Once inside the Spirit Temple, speak to Nabooru at the far left. Select "Never mind", accept her request to find the Silver Gauntlets, and proceed through the pit ahead.

The Boomerang Trivializes Armos

Armos are vulnerable from behind. Use the Boomerang to stun them and hit their backs, or defeat them with Bombs.

Defeat All Enemies in the Room

Clear the room to unlock the door. Watch out for the spinning blades and shoot flying enemies with the Slingshot or Boomerang.

Fire Keese can Burn the Deku Shield

Fire Keese can burn your Deku Shield if they hit you. Equip the Hylian Shield instead if you're concerned.

Proceed Through the Door on the Left

After defeating all the enemies, go through the door on the left. You can collect the Gold Skulltula in the room on the right later, so skip it for now.

Defeat the Stalfos

As you enter the next room, two Stalfos will drop from above. Defeat them, and use the Boomerang to stun them and create attack openings.

Use Boomerang on the Blocked Switch

Use the Boomerang to hit the switch behind the fence. The fence will drop and form a bridge, allowing you to cross and enter the door ahead.

Defeat Green Bubbles with Boomerang & Slingshot

The green bubbles are harmless, but they can get in your way. Use the Boomerang to put out their flames, then defeat them with the Slingshot.

Defeat the Anubis and Proceed

Defeat the Anubis in the next room by leading it into the flames. Since it mirrors your movements, lure it onto the fire trap before activating it. Continue through the opened door afterward.

Equip the Hylian Shield

Anubis attacks by spitting fire. If you have the Deku Shield equipped, taking a hit will cause it to burn away, so it's recommended to equip the Hylian Shield.

Using Din's Fire is Easiest

If you have Din's Fire, using it in the center of the room will easily defeat all the Anubis.

Collect 5 Silver Rupees

Behind the torch			Upper-left corner of the fence
Center-left of the fence		Center-right of the fence		Upper-right corner of the fence

Collect all 5 Silver Rupees to lower part of the fence into a bridge. One is behind a torch, and the other four are on the fence.

Watch Out for Floor Masters

Watch out for the Floor Masters that fall from the ceiling. Their shadows reveal where they'll land, so dodge them and defeat them quickly.

Light Both Torches

Light the two torches with a Deku Stick or Din's Fire to make a chest appear. Open the chest to collect the Small Key.

Don't Forget the Gold Skulltula

Defeat the Gold Skulltula on the fence with the Slingshot, then use the Boomerang to bring the token to you.

Enter the Pit and Head for 2F

Return to the cleared enemy room and drop into the center pit. Use the Small Key to unlock the far door, then climb the wall to reach 2F.

Dispatch the Skulltulas Before Climbing

Clear the Skulltulas on the wall with the Slingshot or Boomerang before climbing to 2F. After climbing up, defeat the Gold Skulltula on the other side and collect its token.

Activate the Switch to Obtain Bombchus

Activate the switch high on the wall with the Slingshot or Boomerang to reveal a chest. Collect the Bombchus inside, as you'll need them immediately.

Lizalfos are Hiding in the Corners

Lizalfos appear near the corners of the room. Stun them with the Boomerang, then attack with your sword to defeat them easily.

Use a Bombchu to Destroy the Cracked Wall

Use a Bombchu on the wall to let light into the room and open the way forward. Lock on to the wall first to make aiming easier.

Light the 2 Torches in Front of the Statue

Use a Deku Stick to carry the flame from the torch at the top of the stairs and light the two torches by the statue. This reveals a chest with the Dungeon Map. Din's Fire can also light both torches simultaneously.

Drop the Statue to Press the Switch

Return to the entrance area and push the nearby statue off the edge. Activate the switch to open the upper floor door, then head upstairs.

Collect 5 Silver Rupees

Open the door and head up the stairs, and you'll be locked in a room with Silver Rupees. Just like before, collect all 5 Silver Rupees in the room.

Defeat the Beamos with Bombs first

There are 3 Beamos in the room that will fire a beam when they spot you, so use Bombs to defeat them first. They self-destruct when defeated, so lock on from a distance to avoid taking damage.

Light 3 Torches

Collect the Silver Rupees to activate one torch, then light the other three torches with a Deku Stick. A chest will appear containing a Small Key.

Move the Sun Block Under the Sunlight

Push the block with the sun symbol into the light to activate it and open the door.

Use a Small Key to Access the Mini-Boss

Enter the room through the opened door and collect the Gold Skulltula first. Then use the Small Key to unlock the next room and face the Iron Knuckle mini-boss.

Defeat the Iron Knuckle

The mini-boss Iron Knuckle sits motionless in the room. It won't move until you approach, but the battle begins as soon as you attack it.

Evade Attacks with Back and Side Steps

The Iron Knuckle's two attacks are a vertical axe swing and two horizontal swings, both dealing up to 4 hearts of damage. You cannot block them, so use sidesteps and backsteps to evade.

Destroyed Pillars Reveals Hearts

The scattered pillars can be broken to release hearts. If you need to recover, lure the Iron Knuckle toward a pillar and let it break it.

Obtain the Silver Gauntlets from the Chest

Defeat the Iron Knuckle to open the way outside. Open the chest to obtain the Silver Gauntlets. This completes the child section of the Spirit Temple, so return to adulthood and continue the walkthrough.

Travel to the Future

Prelude of Light

Play the Prelude of Light on your Ocarina to warp to the Temple of Time, then pull out the Master Sword to return to adulthood.

Play the Requiem of Spirit to Fast Travel

Requiem of Spirit

Once you've returned to adulthood, head back into the Spirit Temple. Playing the Requiem of Spirit will warp you near the entrance of the Spirit Temple.

Push the Giant Block and Proceed

Enter the Spirit Temple and push the large block on the far right wall. The Silver Gauntlets let you move heavy blocks.

Activate the Ceiling Switch with the Longshot

Activate the ceiling switch with the Longshot or Bow to proceed. Since a Beamos is directly below it, defeat it with a Bomb first.

Proceed Through the Door on the Left

Activating the switch will open two doors. Head through the door on the left first.

Defeat the Wolfos Inside the Room

A Wolfos will appear shortly after you enter the room. There's an opening after the enemy attacks, so don't miss the chance and strike back.

Play Zelda's Lullaby on Top of the Royal Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

Stand on the Royal Crest displayed on the floor and play Zelda's Lullaby on your Ocarina. If done correctly, a chest will appear.

Use the Longshot to Reach the Chest

You can't reach the chest by jumping. Aim at the chest and use the Longshot to get there.

Obtain the Compass from the Chest

You can obtain the Compass from inside the chest. The room is a dead end, so once you have the Compass, head back to the previous room.

Proceed Through the Door on the Right

Once you've obtained the Compass and returned to the room with the fork, this time proceed through the door on the right.

Collect 5 Silver Rupees

Carefully dodge the rolling boulders while collecting the 5 Silver Rupees. After collecting them all, go through the newly opened door.

Use the Hover Boots to Grab Floating Rupees

Use the Hover Boots to reach the Silver Rupees floating in midair. After landing, time your dash carefully to avoid the rolling boulders.

Obtain a Small Key from the Chest

Collect the Small Key from the center chest. Be careful of the Like Like, as it can steal your Hylian Shield or tunic. If it does, defeat it to get them back.

Backtrack Two Rooms and Unlock the Door

Once you have the Small Key, return two rooms and unlock the middle door. Climb the wall beyond it to reach 2F.

Rotate Mirror to Hit the Third Sun

Move the center mirror to reflect light onto the second sun from the right to open the door. Avoid the rightmost sun, as it spawns enemies. Rotate the mirror clockwise to target the correct sun.

Watch Out for the Invisible Floor Master

There is an invisible enemy (Floor Master) in the mirror room that will attack you. You can see it using the Lens of Truth, so defeat it before moving the mirror.

The Second Treasure Chest is a Trap

Direct light at the first two suns from the left to reveal two chests. The leftmost chest contains a recovery heart, while the second is a trap that damages you, so you can ignore it.

Jump from 3F onto the Left Hand of the Idol

Reach the chamber with the statue, climb the stairs, and jump onto its left hand. Use the Hover Boots, as a regular jump may not reach the other side depending on the angle.

Play Zelda's Lullaby on the Royal Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

Stand on the Royal Crest etched on the idol’s left hand and play Zelda’s Lullaby. If done correctly, chests will appear in two locations.

Use Longshot on the Chest on the Other Hand

Use the Longshot to reach the chest on the right hand. Open it to get a Small Key, then jump off the hand.

Use the Longshot to Return to the 3rd Floor

Use the Longshot anchor point on the east side of the map to reach the stairs, then climb back up to the 3rd floor.

Gold Skulltula on the West Side of 3F

You can also reach the 3rd floor from the west side, where a Gold Skulltula is located. Use the Longshot to collect the token from a distance.

Use a Small Key to Open the Door

Once you reach 3F, use a Small Key to unlock the door and proceed.

Unlock the Shortcut from the Entrance

1	Use the Longshot on the chest on the opposite side of the door ※The chest contains 5 Rupees
2	Press the switch at the back with the Megaton Hammer - The south door on 2F opens
3	Enter the south door on 2F
4	Push the block and proceed
5	Press the switch with the Megaton Hammer - The elevator connecting to the entrance is now unlocked

Following the steps above unlocks a shortcut back to the entrance. This is useful when exiting the dungeon or saving mid-game, so it is highly recommended.

Defeat All 3 Anubis and the Beamos

Go through the locked door to enter a room with Anubis and Beamos. Defeat all enemies to open the door, then proceed through the door at the far end. Avoid falling into the pit, as it will cause enemies to respawn.

Defeat the Beamos with a Bomb first

Start by throwing a Bomb at the Beamos right in front of you to defeat it.

Anubs are Weak to Fire Arrows or Din's Fire

Anubis is weak to fire, so defeat it easily with Fire Arrows or Din’s Fire. Using the room’s flame mechanisms can be tricky, so using your own equipment is recommended.

You Can Utilize the Flame Mechanisms

If you don’t have Fire Arrows or Din’s Fire, use the room’s flame switches to defeat Anubis. Since Anubis mirrors Link’s movement, lure it toward the flames carefully.

Move the Armos to Press the Switch

The switch surrounded by four Armos only keeps the door open while it is pressed. Activate an Armos and lure it onto the switch, then quickly run through the door.

Recover Hearts with Invisible Chests

Beyond the door is a corridor leading to the next room, with 2 invisible chests in the center. Both contain recovery hearts, so open them if you need them.

Defeat the Iron Knuckle

Attack the Iron Knuckle mini-boss in the back room to start the fight. Dodge its axe swings, then counterattack when an opening appears.

Obtain the Mirror Shield from the Chest

Defeat the Iron Knuckle to open the door ahead and obtain the Mirror Shield from the chest. Then return to the room where you moved the Armos onto the switch.

Use the Mirror Shield to Redirect Light

Return to the Armos room and use the Mirror Shield to reflect the light onto the sun, opening the door ahead. The Mirror Shield is used for both blocking attacks and solving light-reflection puzzles.

Obtain the Key to Unlock the Chained Door

There is a chest in the back room containing a Small Key. Return to the room where you defeated the Beamos and Anubis, then use the Small Key to unlock the chained door and continue.

Defeat the 2 Beamos then Use Longshot to Climb

There are 2 Beamos in the room. They'll get in your way as you proceed, so defeat them with Bombs first. Once done, use the Longshot to reach the stationary top section of the moving wall. At the top, enter the door ahead and ignore the Beamos above.

Play Zelda's Lullaby on the Royal Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

Stand on the Royal Crest in front of the door and play Zelda's Lullaby on your Ocarina to open it and proceed.

Find the Eye Switch Behind the Door

Smash the fake doors with the Megaton Hammer to find the hidden eye switch, then shoot it with the Bow.

Use Longshot to Reach the Switch

Shooting the eye switch with your Bow will cause a semi-transparent platform to appear in midair. Use the Longshot on the target on the ceiling to land on the platform, then press the nearby switch.

Obtain Light Arrows at the Temple of Time

Prelude of Light

Play the Prelude of Light on your Ocarina to warp to the Temple of Time. When you arrive, Sheik will appear and a cutscene will begin. During the event, you will receive the Light Arrows.

Exit the Temple and Head to Ganon's Castle

Once the cutscene is over, exit the Temple of Time and head to Ganon's Castle via the market area.

Bridge of Light Appears at the Entrance

If you have all 6 Medallions, approaching the entrance to Ganon's Castle will cause a bridge of light to appear, granting you entry. Cross the bridge and head inside.