Fire Temple Walkthrough

Stop the Rolling Goron in Goron City

First, head to Goron City and on the third floor, a Goron is rolling around — hit it with the explosion from a Bomb Flower to stop it. There are two flowers, so try a few times to get the timing right. Talk to the Goron after stopping it to receive the Goron Tunic.

Equip the Goron Tunic

Make sure to equip the Goron Tunic you received before heading to the next area. You cannot proceed through Death Mountain Crater without wearing the Goron Tunic, so it is recommended to equip it at this point.

Darunia's Room to Death Mountain Crater

Once you have the Goron Tunic, descend to the lowest floor and head to Darunia's room. Move the stone statue where Darunia was standing to reveal a hidden passage that leads to Death Mountain Crater.

Cross the Broken Bridge Using the Hookshot

Once inside Death Mountain Crater, you will see a broken suspension bridge slightly to the left directly ahead. You cannot cross it by jumping, so use the Hookshot. After crossing, a cutscene with Sheik will begin and you will learn the ocarina song "Bolero of Fire".

Head North to the Fire Temple

After the cutscene, head north toward the Fire Temple.

Go up the front stairs and enter the left door

Once you enter the Fire Temple, climb the front stairs and head left. Opening the door will trigger a cutscene with Darunia.

Go left through rocky area to rescue the Goron

After the cutscene, jump across the platforms on the left and make your way to the cage. There is a switch nearby press it to open the cage and rescue the Goron. After the rescue, be sure to collect the Small Key from the chest inside the cage.

Return to front stairs and enter opposite room

After rescuing the Goron, return to the front stairs and proceed into the locked room across the way.

Go past suspension bridge and break wall

Once inside the room, cross the suspension bridge and go around the rocky area on the right. You will reach a wall blow it up with a Bomb and enter the small room ahead to rescue the Goron. Just like before, there is a Small Key in the chest, so don't forget to grab it.

Rescue the Goron across the room

Exit the small room and cross to the other side. A Goron is imprisoned in another small room press the switch to rescue them. As before, there is a Small Key in the chest, so don't forget to grab it.

Return to the bridge room and use left door

After rescuing the Goron, return to the suspension bridge room, traverse the platform on the left, and proceed through the locked door.

Climb the chain-link fence on the right side

When you enter the next room, climb the chain-link fence on the right side. Keese lurk at the top, so it is recommended to raise your shield as soon as you climb up and check for enemies before moving.

Drop to the center and push the block down

Once you have climbed the fence, Drop to the center and push the block down.

Jump on the block and go to the second floor

After knocking the block down, jump right onto it and head up to the 2nd floor.

Climb the left ledge and reach the switch

Once inside the room with the blue walls, climb the ledge on the left and jump to the platform where the central switch is located. Torch Slugs along the way will damage you if you touch them, so it is recommended to fight them without getting too close.

Line up the block with the groove

After jumping across, move the block to align it with the groove below.

Use the block to climb the fence

Once you have aligned the block with the groove, jump from on top of it to the adjacent platform. Then climb the fence to reach the upper level.

Activate the switch and climb the fence

Activate the switch from the top of the ledge using either the Hookshot or a Bomb. Aiming from the edge of the ledge makes it easier to line up the shot. After activating the switch, wait for the camera to stop moving, then climb the ledge and scale the fence.

Open the door and go to the next floor

Continue on and open the door to advance to the next floor.

Head to the right room while dodging boulders

On the next floor, boulders are rolling around. Watch out, as getting hit will deal damage, and make your way to the small room on the right. A Goron is imprisoned in a cage press the switch as before to rescue them and collect the Small Key.

Rescue the Goron in the other small room

Return to the room with rolling boulders and head to the other side. Rescue the Goron there as well and collect the Small Key.

Go right after exiting and enter the locked door

Return to the room with rolling boulders, head to the right, and enter the locked door.

Shoot the upper-right eye with your Bow

In the next room, the door on the right is blocked. There is a square eye on the upper wall shoot it with your Bow to unlock it.

Get the Dungeon Map in the unlocked room

Once the lock is open, proceed forward and get the Dungeon Map from the chest ahead. The platforms are narrow and easy to fall off of, so move carefully in small steps.

Return to the previous room and go right

Return to the previous room and carefully traverse the platforms to enter the room on the right.

Jump over the fences to the northeast room

Jump over the fences and make your way to the northeast room. Fire approaches from behind and will deal damage, so be careful not to let it catch up with you.

Cross the platforms and bomb the floor

Once inside the room, jump across the platforms and blow up the cracked floor with a Bomb.

Jump into the hole and rescue the Goron

Drop down through the hole you created, follow the path, rescue the Goron, and collect the Small Key.

Climb the fence and return to the last room

After rescuing the Goron, climb the fence and return to the room above.

Cross platforms and rescue the south Goron

Once back in the upper room, cross the platforms and rescue the Goron to the south.

Go back to the lava room and enter west door

After rescuing the Goron, retrace your steps to the northwest and return to the fence-and-lava room. From there, follow the fence to reach the locked door to the west.

Get the Compass from the northeast room

Follow the corridor and you will come out into an open room head northeast and get the Compass from the chest in the small room. The area is packed with hazards: flame throwers, rolling boulders, and fire walls that appear when you get close, so proceed with caution.

Go to the south locked door

Exit the small room and head to the locked door on the south side of the center. There are still many hazards ahead, so stay alert.

Use the northwest switch and enter west door

Head straight through the door and you will emerge on the other side of the hazard room. Press the switch to the northwest and head for the door to the west. However, the door is a fake, so you need to blow it up with a Bomb and then enter the real door behind it.

Defeat Flare Dancer past the door

A battle with Flare Dancer awaits beyond the door. While it circles the perimeter, focus on guarding and watch out for the fire on the ground. When it stops moving, use the Hookshot to pull out the core and attack. The core will run away, so circling around from the opposite side makes it easy to land hits.

Ride the central pedestal to the upper floor

After defeating Flare Dancer, step onto the central pedestal and proceed to the upper floor.

Activate the switch above and climb

Once on the upper floor, go right and climb to the upper level. Activate the switch with a Bomb from the upper level, then climb the fence now that the fire is out.

Press switch and cross before time runs out

Once inside the next room, press the switch and then cross the narrow platforms to reach the top within the time limit.

Get the Megaton Hammer beyond the platforms

At the top of the platforms is a chest. Open it to get the Megaton Hammer. This item is essential for clearing the puzzles ahead.

Return down the platforms and hammer the block

After getting the Megaton Hammer, head back down and strike the face block on the ground with the Hammer. The block will break open a hole, so drop right down through it.

Hit the pillar from the side and enter the door

In the room below, there is a face pillar. Strike it from the side with the Hammer to move it out of the way and reveal a door.

Strike the block to reveal a staircase

The next room also has a face block. Strike it with the Hammer to reveal a staircase.

Carry the wooden crate downstairs

Pick up the wooden crate nearby and carry it down the stairs. Place the crate on the switch ahead and proceed through the door that opens.

Smash the block and drop down

This room also has a face block. Strike it with the Hammer and drop down.

Hit the rusted switch with the Hammer

Right after dropping through the hole, there is a rusted switch nearby. Strike it with the Hammer. The door behind you will open and become accessible.

Enter the open door and play the Song of Time

Enter the room beyond the door and play the Song of Time on your Ocarina.

Cross the platforms and hammer the switch

Platforms will appear below. Cross them to reach the other side. Strike the switch on the other side with the Hammer to open the cage.

Rescue the Goron to get the Small Key

Once the cage is open, drop down into the corridor below and rescue the Goron. Don't forget to also grab the Small Key from the chest.

Hit the block in the previous room and drop it

Climb the platforms and return to the previous room, then strike the face block with the Hammer to knock it down. The fallen block will serve as a stepping stone, allowing you to reach the Boss Room. A hole opens where the block was, so drop straight down to the 1st floor.

Go through the unlocked door to the first room

After dropping to the 1st floor, head through the unlocked door and return to the first room.

Hammer the east pillar from the side

There is a face pillar east of the stairs. Strike it from the side with the Hammer to move it out of the way, then proceed through the door.

Defeat all enemies and enter the next room

Defeat all the enemies inside and the door lock will release, allowing you to proceed.

Guard flying tiles and defeat Like Like

Upon entering the next room, floor tiles will fly at you. Use your shield to guard and deflect them all. Once you have dealt with them all, defeat the Like Like lurking at the back. Getting swallowed by it will cause you to lose your tunic and shield, but you can recover them by defeating it, so don't forget to re-equip them afterwards.

Fight Flare Dancer in the next room

In the next room, you will fight Flare Dancer again. Just as the first time, use your shield and Hookshot skillfully to defeat it.

Get Bombs from chest and enter next room

After defeating Flare Dancer, a chest will appear on the central pedestal. Open it to get Bombs. Then proceed to the next room.

Open the cage and get the Boss Key

Follow the path and you will find a rusted switch. Strike it with the Hammer. Open the cage to rescue the Goron, then get the Boss Key from the chest.

Use the door ahead to return to the first room

After getting the Boss Key, proceed forward. Opening the door will take you back to the first room.

Go left of the stairs and enter Boss Room

Climb the stairs and go through the room on the left. Opening the large locked door will take you to the Boss Room.

Fight Volvagia across the platforms

Once inside the Boss Room, cross the platforms and head to the center. You will face off against Boss Volvagia. When it emerges from a hole in the ground, strike it with the Hammer to stagger it and create an opening to attack. The falling rock attack won't hit you if you hang on the edge of a platform, so fly up high and grab the edge.

Enter the warp and get the Fire Medallion

After defeating Volvagia, collect the Heart Container and enter the warp point. After the cutscene, you will obtain the Fire Medallion.