This guide explains Gossip Stones in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. It covers what Gossip Stones are, their behaviors, how to summon Fairies, and the effects.
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What is a Gossip Stone?
Gossip Stones are interactive stone monuments marked with the Mask of Truth symbol found throughout Hyrule in Ocarina of Time. They react to various attacks and interactions. Using the Mask of Truth, they provide gameplay hints and lore trivia. They can also be used to restore Health and the Magic Meter.
Gossip Stone Behaviors
| Tap to Jump | |||
| ⮟Mask of Truth | ⮟Sword | ⮟Bomb | ⮟Projectile |
| ⮟Din's Fire | ⮟Hammer | ⮟Songs | ⮟Song of Storms |
Use Mask of Truth
Equip the Mask of Truth and interact with a Gossip Stone to receive hints about hidden treasure locations, along with various pieces of in-game trivia.
 Note! | You can only use the Mask of Truth as Child Link. |
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Hit with a Sword
Once struck with a Sword, the Gossip Stone will display the current in-game time.
Use Bomb or Bombchus
When struck by an explosive, such as a Bomb or Bombchu, the Gossip Stone flashes blue before launching into the sky after a short delay.
Use a Projectile Weapon
When struck by a projectile, such as an Arrow, Hookshot, Slingshot Pellet, or Boomerang, the Gossip Stone briefly wiggles.
Use Din's Fire
Using Din's Fire near a Gossip Stone causes it to spin rapidly and then stretch before returning to its original shape.
Hit with Megaton Hammer
When struck with the Megaton Hammer, the Gossip Stone is flattened before returning to its original shape.
Play Specific Song
Playing Zelda's Lullaby, Sun's Song, Epona's Song, or the Song of Time near a Gossip Stone causes it to release a Fairy that can be captured with an Empty Bottle. If Link's health is depleted, the captured Fairy will automatically revive him and restore some of his Hearts.
Play Song of Storms
Playing the Song of Storms near a Gossip Stone causes a Big Fairy to appear, restoring 8 Hearts and fully refilling your Magic Meter. However, the Big Fairy cannot be captured.
Recommended Guides
 Story Walkthrough | Boss Guide | Side Quests | Minigames |
| Equipment | Items | Ocarina Songs | Piece of Heart |
| Gold Skulltulas | Magic Beans | Scarecrow's Song | Post-Game Content |
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