This is a strategy guide for the Dark Link Boss in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Including Dark Link's location, how to defeat Dark Link, combat patterns, tips, and strategy.
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Dark Link Location
| Location | Water Temple |
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Boss Movements
| Movement | Effect |
|---|---|
| Sword Attacks | Uses vertical and horizontal sword slashes |
| Evasion | Evades attacks such as Spin Attack and magic |
| Sword Pin | Counterattacks when you use a stab attack |
How to Defeat Dark Link
Dark Link is notoriously one of the hardest boss fights in Ocarina of Time. It mirrors your every move and even employs teleports to get the drop on you.
Mirrors Moves & Melee Attacks
Dark Link will mirror your movements, as well as your horizontal and vertical sword attacks. While it cannot copy item usage, magic, or the spin attack, it can still dodge them.
More Aggressive as It Turns Darker
At the start of the fight, Dark Link will be semi-transparent and only mirror your movements. As the fight progresses, it will become darker and more aggressive, eventually becoming capable of attacking on its own.
Attack After Its Dodge Recovery
Create openings by making Dark Link dodge with moves it cannot copy or by closing in on it. The Shield Stab is especially effective since it comes out quickly and is easy to land. This works best when you corner Dark Link against a wall.
Avoid Using the Stab Attack
| How to Do the Stab Attack |
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＋Up＋ |
Once Dark Link becomes darker, it can counter your Stab attack. It will jump onto your sword and counter you, so avoid using the Stab attack once it becomes more aggressive.
Din's Fire is Recommended
Dark Link cannot block Din's Fire, making it very effective against him. Close the distance between you and Dark Link to ensure that Din's Fire connects.
Will Teleport Behind When Damaged
Dealing damage to Dark Link will cause it to disappear and reappear behind you. Once it has turned darker, it will immediately attack after teleporting, so be ready to defend.
Guide to Easily Defeat Dark Link
- Land one normal attack as soon as you engage
- Hit it once with the Megaton Hammer
- Just keep attacking with the Megaton Hammer
Land One Normal Attack
When Dark Link appears near the tree, approach and perform a normal vertical or horizontal slash. Dark Link will parry it, opening it up for your next move.
Hit It Once With the Megaton Hammer
Immediately switch to the Megaton Hammer, close in, and land a hit. This prevents Dark Link from raising its shield.
Keep Attacking With the Megaton Hammer
It will then teleport behind you, so turn around and hit it with the Megaton Hammer. Repeat this sequence each time it teleports until you defeat it.
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