Water Temple Walkthrough

Head to the Right Side While Underwater

Equip the Iron Boots and head underwater. Then, proceed through the passage flanked by two torches to locate an adult Princess Ruto. After meeting Retuo, unequip the Iron Boots so you can follow her.

Defeat the Spikes for the Dungeon Map

You'll find spiky enemies known as Spikes in the next room. Use your shield or the Hookshot to make Spikes vulnerable, and defeating all the Spikes will grant you the Dungeon Map.

Play Zelda's Lullaby in Front of the Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

Return to the previous room and play Zelda's Lullaby in front of the crest to lower the water level. Then, jump into the hole you entered through.

Light the Torches in the Corners of the Room

Light both torches in the lower room. You can shoot arrows through the flames, or use Din's Fire if you have it.

Defeat the Shell Blades for the Small Key

There's a clam-like enemy called a Shell Blade in the following corridor. Shell Blades only take damage when their mouth is open, so approach with your weapon drawn and hit it before it can attack to obtain a Small Key.

Return to the Main Hall and Push the Block

Backtrack towards the Main Hall and look for a movable block on the opposite side of the room. Push the block inwards and proceed.

Use the Switch to Trigger the Water Platform

The switch on the right side of the room triggers a water pillar. Use the pillar as a platform to reach the opposite side.

Use the Hookshot on the Mouth Switch

Equip the Iron Boots and activate the underwater switch with the Hookshot. The gate will rise temporarily, so move quickly before it comes back down.

Swap In and Out of the Iron Boots

For the underwater current room, swap the Iron Boots to control your depth. Use the current to get above the Dragon's Tail, then surface in the upper room to open the chest and get the Small Key.

Backtrack and Enter the Central Room

Return to the main hall and use the Small Key to unlock the door on the central structure.

Use the Hookshot on Platform Above

When inside the structure, walk to the end of the platform, turn around, and look upward. Use the Hookshot on the target attached to the platform.

Play Zelda's Lullaby in Front of the Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

Play Zelda's Lullaby in front of the Triforce to raise the water level. This raises the block below and allows you to access the lower areas of the main hall.

Equip the Iron Boots to Descend

With the water level raised, use the Iron Boots to sink into the hole that was previously blocked.

Activate the Switch and Defeat the Enemies

Follow the path and use the switch on the left to release Spikes and Shell Blades into the room.

Surface Opposite of the Switch for a Key

Once all enemies are down, unequip the Iron Boots and surface on the corner opposite the switch. You'll find a Small Key in the chest above.

Go to Main Hall and Head to Right Corridor

Once you have the key, return to the main hall and head to the corridor on the right.

Aim for the Further Ceiling Target

Inside the corridor are multiple targets lined up on the ceiling. Use the Hookshot on the farthest target to progress.

Get Compass by Using the Switch

In the back room, water is flowing around the chest. Activate the nearby switch to stop the water, then open the chest to obtain the Compass.

Go to Main Hall and Head East on the 1st Floor

After obtaining the Compass, backtrack to the main hall. Jump into the water and equip the Iron Boots. Then, return to the eastern room where you first encountered Ruto. Unequip the Iron Boots and surface in front of a cracked wall.

Get the Key by Blowing Up the Cracked Wall

Destroy the cracked wall with a bomb to continue. Beyond the cracked wall is a chest containing a Small Key.

Go to Main Hall and Head West on 2nd Floor

With the Small Key acquired, return to the main hall and climb to the 2nd floor. Use the Small Key to open the locked door on the west side and enter.

Ride the Water Jet and Activate the Switch

You'll find a floor with water jets and a switch. First, stand on the section with the water jets, then activate the switch using your Bow or similar item to proceed.

Play Zelda's Lullaby in Front of the Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

After using the switch and ascending, there is a Triforce just outside the door of the room above. Stand in front of the crest and play Zelda's Lullaby.

Play the Scarecrow's Song to Make Travel Later Easier

If you play the "Scarecrow's Song" next to the same crest, you'll be able to use the Longshot to return to this location, making navigating easier.

Head to the Western Room on the 3rd Floor

Once the Iron Bars are removed, continue and enter the wester room of the 3rd floor.

Use the Hookshot to Traverse the Platforms

There are many platforms near the waterfall. Use your Hookshot on the targets to traverse across the room.

Use Switch and Move to the Western Dragon

Past the waterfall, you'll find a room with dragon statues. First, activate the switch in the center of the room, then use the Hookshot to reach the western dragon.

Lower Water Level and Move to Next Dragon

After moving to the 1st platform, use the central switch again, then use the Hookshot on the wall target to move to the northern platform.

Climb the Dragon to Move to the 3rd Dragon

Once you reach the 2nd dragon, climb over it and move to the platform of the 3rd dragon.

Stand Above the Dragon and Go Up

Activating the pedestal switch on the 3rd dragon with the Hookshot will raise the statue. Ride the statue up to the floor above.

Use the Hookshot to Cross to the Door Side

Once you're up top, use the Hookshot to reach the door leading to the next room. Prioritize defeating any enemies to make traversal easier.

Battle Dark Link in the Back Room

You'll face Dark Link in the room ahead. Dark Link mimics your every move, so bait him into dodging then attack the opening, or use Din's Fire which he cannot block.

Obtain the Longshot in the Building Ahead

After defeating Dark Link, enter the building ahead to get the Longshot, which doubles the range of the Hookshot.

Play the Song of Time Behind the Chest

Song of Time

Stand in front of the Triforce behind the chest and play the Song of Time (Right・A・Down・Right・A・Down) to open the floor.

Avoid Touching the Whirlpools

There are multiple whirlpools in the water channel ahead. Getting sucked into one will return you to the room where you got the Longshot. If you get too close to a whirlpool, mash the B button to increase your swimming speed and swim away from the whirpool.

Do Not Equip Iron Boots

The Iron Boots will make it harder to avoid the whirlpools, so use the Kokiri Boots and rely on regular swimming instead.

Shoot Out the Eye Then Hookshot the Chest

There is an eye switch on the wall in the next room. Shoot the eye with your Bow to open the gate temporarily. Then quickly use the Longshot on the chest to obtain the Small Key.

Proceed to the Eastern Side of Main Hall

Continue to the back to emerge in the main hall, then head down the 3rd floor's eastern corridor.

Pull the Block as Far Back as Possible

Stand in front of the block and press the A button to grab it, then pull it toward you as far as it will go.

Head to Eastern Side of Main Hall 1st Floor

After pulling the block, return to the main hall. Equip the Iron Boots and head back to the eastern room where you found Ruto on the 1st floor.

Play Zelda's Lullaby After Surfacing

Zelda's Lullaby

Walk along the bottom and surface up to the 3rd floor, then stand in front of the crest ahead and play Zelda's Lullaby to lower the water level.

Return to Main Hall's Central Building

After the water level changes, return to the main hall. Enter the central structure from the ground floor.

Play Zelda's Lullaby in Front of 2nd Floor Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

Use the Hookshot on the upper platforms and play Zelda's Lullaby in front of the Triforce to change the water level again. A new route to the south side of the main hall will open up.

Backtrack to Main Hall's Southern Corridor

Exit the building and return to the main hall. Since the water level changed, the southern corridor is now accessible, so unlock the door and proceed using the Hookshot.

Push the Block Ahead to Obtain the Key

There is a block in the back room of the corridor. Pushing the block in will allow you to access a chest and obtain a Small Key.

Go to Main Hall then North from 1st Floor

Return to the main hall and follow the northern corridor on the ground floor. It's a straight path to the deadend, but there are enemies and rolling boulders along the way, so proceed with caution.

Blow Up 2 Walls in the Room Ahead

Use Bombs to destroy 2 walls in the dead-end room on the north side.

Push the Block to Activate the Switch

From the room beyond the bombable walls, move the block and place it on top of the switch. Push the block onto the switch to raise the water and allow you to proceed to the next room.

Use Switch then Cross Water Platforms

The switch in the center of the room causes platforms to appear on the water's surface. Quickly cross the appearing platforms to reach the door ahead. The platforms will eventually sink, so cross them without stopping.

Dodge the Boulders and Obtain the Boss Key

There will be a corridor with large boulders rolling toward you, so dodge them as you advance. Open the chest in the back room for a Boss Key.

Return to 3rd Floor via 2nd Floor West Room

Return to the main hall, enter the room on the west side of the 2nd floor, and use the water current to climb to the 3rd floor.

Play Zelda's Lullaby in Front of the Crest

Zelda's Lullaby

Stand in front of the Triforce after climbing to the 3rd floor. Play Zelda's Lullaby to change the water level and open the path to the Boss room area.

Head to the Northern Side of the Main Hall

After the water level changes, return to the main hall and head north. Pass through the corridor that became accessible due to the water level change and head toward the Boss room.

Avoid Spikes and Move to Boss Room

The corridor leading to the Boss room has traps with spikes jutting up from the floor. Run through quickly when the spikes retract. At the end of the corridor, use the Boss Key to unlock the large boss door.

Jump to the Platform to Fight "Morpha"

Entering the Boss room begins the battle with Boss "Morpha." When fighting Morpha, use the Hookshot to pull out the nucleus and attack it. The attacks hurt, but there is only one pattern; the basic strategy is to keep your distance and wait for the nucleus to come out.

Warp and Obtain the Water Medallion

Defeating Morpha causes a pillar of light to appear. Touch the pillar of light to warp outside the temple and receive the Water Medallion. This completes the Water Temple.