Places in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
This is a list of fictional locations in the video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Some of these are dungeons and others are areas without any boss or the like.
Hyrule Field
Hyrule Field (Japanese: ハイラル平原, Hairaru Heigen) is the field in the middle of all the other places, in the very center of Hyrule. From Hyrule Field, it is possible to access most areas of the land. To the north of Hyrule Field is Hyrule Castle Town. It is surrounded by a moat and can be entered by a drawbridge, which closes at night. To the west, lies Gerudo Valley, accessibly over a long rope bridge. To the northeast is Kakariko Village and Death Mountain. To the east is Zora's Domain. To the southeast is Kokiri Forest and the Lost Woods. To the south is Lake Hylia. Zora's River flows through Hyrule Field. Aside from Lon Lon Ranch at its center, there is little else actually in the field. There are small stands of trees in the north corner across the river and near the entrance to Kokiri Forest. A series of trails lead from Zora's Domain to Lake Hylia along Zora's River, past Gerudo Valley and Hyrule Castle Town. Another trail lies to the east of Lon Lon Ranch and another perpendicular to that. At night, when Link is a child, Stalchildren will attack anyone wandering the field, and Peahats, which inhabit the western part of the field, will attack anyone wandering during the day. No enemies inhabit the field when Link is an adult other than the Poes that can be found at specific spots throughout the field.
There is no equivalent to Hyrule Field in the other Zelda games, except for Termina Field in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, and the Hyrule Field seen in the trailers for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Hyrule Castle
Hyrule Castle (ハイラル城, Hairaru-jō) and its surrounding area is the arguably most prominent and important place in the game, housing both the Temple of Time, a town, many of the game's plot twists, and the game's final bosses, Ganon and Ganondorf. Surrounded by a small village, drawbridge, and moat, it models the stereotypical monarchial or feudalist castle. The king of Hyrule is never seen in the game, although Ganondorf is seen inside the castle at one point, apparently bribing or otherwise influencing the king to support his plans. Along with the poor castle defense and the subsequent sack of Hyrule Castle, the entire ruling body of Hyrule is generally made out to seem powerless against him. This is a common theme throughout the Zelda games, leaving room for Link to quest and make right that which the kingdom cannot.
Most of the castle is never seen or explored. The extensive castle gardens and the castle courtyard are the only areas available to explore. The castle courtyard serves several purposes, both as introducing the characters of Princess Zelda and Impa, and as a staging point for embarking on the next series of quests. One curious feature of the courtyard is the paintings of several Nintendo characters, including Mario and Yoshi, as can be seen through one window.
The Beta Quest, a game mode unlockable through usage of a GameShark, reveals the complete Triforce hidden under the courtyard. This find, although not an answer to obtaining the Triforce sought by gamers, was an interesting twist to players' understanding of the game's original intent to make the Triforce an obtainable item. It is now known, however, that this Triforce is simply the Triforce symbol that appears on the player's hand during the game.
Ganon's Castle
Appears only as Adult Link and contains six mini-dungeons which must be cleared to access the central tower. This is where the final fights of the games, the earlier between Link and Ganondorf and the later between Link and Ganon occur.
The Temple of Time
The Temple of Time is the place in which the ancient relic known as the Master Sword lies. By collecting three spiritual stones and playing the Song of Time inside the temple, the player can progress in the game. It also the entrance into the Sacred Realm, where the ancient Triforce lays. It is said that only the Hero of Time may enter the secret chambers of the temple and draw the Master Sword; as such, Ganondorf can only gain entrance to the Realm once Link performs this task. The Temple of Time is also the entrance to the Light Temple, one of the six temples of Hyrule that are linked to each other by mystical forces.
Kokiri Forest
Kokiri Forest (コキリの森, Kokiri no Mori, kō'kē-rē) is a forest east of Hyrule Field accessed by a single entrance over a bridge through the Lost Woods. Its inhabitants are the child-like Kokiri and their fairies overseen by the Great Deku Tree. Mido is the Kokiri leader. Kokiri Forest contains six buildings: the houses of Link, Saria, Mido, the Twins, and the Know-It-All Brothers, and a shop. The forest has a training area and a stream running through it. To the east of Kokiri Forest lie the Lost Woods. In the early stages of the game, when Link is a child, Kokiri Forest is a peaceful place, but when he returns in the later stages as an adult, the place has become overrun with Deku Baba, and the Kokiri inhabitants only stay indoors. Once the Forest Temple stage has been completed and the Deku Sprout appears, the area returns to normal. It is Link's homeland. In the Wind Waker after the flood Kokiri Forest is now the Forest Haven and the Forbidden Woods. It is now inhabited by Koroks.
Inside The Great Deku Tree
The : Great Deku Tree, (デクの樹サマ, Deku no Ki-sama, dě'koo) lies deep within the Kokiri Forest and is the wise guardian of the Kokiri people, their Forest, and to the Lost Woods. Its role was to protect the Hero of Time until he was needed. The tree was cursed by Ganondorf with a parasitic creature (Queen Ghoma) after the Deku Tree refused to give him the Kokiri's Emerald.
- Dungeon Name: Inside the Great Deku Tree (デクの樹サマの中, Deku no Ki-sama no Naka)
- Boss: Parasitic Armored Arachnid: [Queen] Gohma (10 HP)
- Sacred Stone : Kokiri's Emerald, Spiritual Stone of the Forest
- Levels: B2 to 3F
- Major Item: Fairy Slingshot
Dodongo's Cavern
Dodongo's Cavern (ドドンゴの洞窟, Dodongo no Dōkutsu, dō'dōn-gō) is the main source of food - minerals and rocks - for Gorons. It is also home to Dodongos and other lizard-like beasts. Ganondorf sealed the entrance with a boulder and made the number of dodongons increase and summoned up King Dogongos in an attempt to weaken the Gorons and overpower them, again, mainly to gain control of their Sacred Stone.
- Dungeon Name: Inside Dodongo's Cavern
- Boss: Infernal Dinosaur: King Dodongo (8 HP)
- Sacred Stone: Goron's Ruby, Spiritual Stone of Fire
- Levels: 1F and 2F
- Major Item: Bombs
Inside Lord Jabu-Jabu's Belly
Lord Jabu-Jabu (jä'boo jä'boo) is the protector of the Zora and their Domain. Like the Deku Tree, Ganondorf cursed him with a parasitic infestation of electric jelly fish, posin bubbles and rock spitting octopuses in an attempt to acquire the Zora's Sapphire. The infestation also caused Jabu-Jabu to eat Princess Ruto who had the sapphire with her.
- Dungeon Name: Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly (ジャブジャブ様のお腹, Jabu-Jabu-sama no O-Naka)
- Boss: Bio-electric Anemone: Barinade (12 HP)
- Sacred Stone: Zora's Sapphire, Spiritual Stone of Water
- Levels: 1F and 2F
- Major Item: Boomerang
Forest Temple
The Forest Temple. (森の神殿, Mori no Shinden) is the first of five main temples through which the player must progress during the part of the game in which the main character, Link, is an adult. It is an ancient ruin dedicated to the Forest. It is located in the Sacred Forest Meadow within the Lost Woods and accessible only with the hookshot since the entrance stairs are in ruins. The temple consists of two floors and two basement levels. There is a courtyard in the back. The major treasure of the Forest Temple is the Fairy Bow, which is gained after defeating three Stalfos. There are four sub-bosses, The 'Poe Sisters', Joelle, Beth, Amy, and Meg (named after the four main characters of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women). The Forest Temple's Sage is Saria and its warp song is the Minuet of Forest.
- Boss: Evil Spirit from Beyond: Phantom Ganon (24 HP)
- Levels: B2 to 2F
- Major Item: Fairy Bow
Fire Temple
The Fire Temple. (炎の神殿, Honō no Shinden) is the second major dungeon of the adult-Link portion of the game. It is located inside the Death Mountain Crater, which can be accessed through Darunia's Chambers in Goron City. Some areas of the temple, due to their intense heat, can only be entered while wearing a Goron Tunic, which deflects the searing temperatures. The Fire Temple consists of five floors filled mostly with rivers of lava. The major treasure is the Megaton Hammer. The Fire Temple's Sage is Darunia and its warp song the Bolero of Fire.
- Boss: Subterranean Lava Dragon: Volvagia
- Levels: 1F to 5F
- Major Item: Hammer
Ice Cavern
The Ice Cavern (氷の洞窟, Kōri no Dōkutsu) is located off Zora's Fountain and accessible only as an adult by jumping across ice blocks. It is a minor dungeon that must be completed before attempting the Water Temple. The final boss is an Ice Wolfos and defeating him earns Link the Iron Boots. Also in the dungeon is a few endless supplies of blue fire which can be used to melt King Zora and the Zora Shop entrance.
- Levels: 1F
- Major Item: Iron Boots
Water Temple
The Water Temple (水の神殿, Mizu no Shinden) is the third major dungeon of the adult-Link portion of the game, and is where the Zoras pay homage to the water spirits. It is located beneath the waters of Lake Hylia at the base of the lake's largest island. The Water Temple is effectively a maze of chambers on four floors, some only accessible when the water of the temple is at a certain level. Part of the challenge of this temple is being able to raise and lower the water level effectively. The temple's main treasure is the Longshot. The Water Temple's Sage is Princess Ruto and its warp song the Serenade of Water. The Water Temple has been called the hardest temple in the game due to its water puzzles. Some suggest that the difficulty has been decreased in the Master Quest version, but this is a subjective evaluation.
- Boss: Giant Aquatic Amoeba: Morpha
- Levels: B1 to 3F
- Major Item: Longshot
Bottom of the Well
The Bottom of the Well (井戸の底, Ido no Soko) is a minor dungeon that must be completed before attempting the Shadow Temple. It is located in the eastern part of Kakariko Village and is only accessible when Link is a child after he has learned the 'Song of Storms' and drained the well. The Bottom of the Well is infested with Redead, Gibdos, Wallmasters, and Like Likes. The Lens of Truth is gained here by defeating a rather grotesque enemy named Dead Hand.
- Levels: B1 to B3
- Major Item: Lens
Shadow Temple
The Shadow Temple (闇の神殿, Yami no Shinden) is the fourth major dungeon in the adult-Link portion of the game. The Shadow Temple is located on the ledge in the far east side of Kakariko Graveyard and can be accessed only with the hookshot and Din's Fire. The Shadow Temple consists of four floors infested with Redead, Gibdos, Like Like, and Dead Hands as well as the many paintings of the dead that give clues to the frightening darkness. The temple is described as a house of the dead. It includes many invisible enemies and false walls making a near-continuous use of the Lens of Truth necessary for beginning players (experienced speedrunners are able to clear the dungeon without the item). The major prize in the Shadow Temple are the Hover Boots. The Shadow Temple's Sage is Impa and its warp song the Nocturne of Shadow.
- Boss: Phantom Shadow Beast: Bongo-Bongo
- Levels: B1 to B4
- Major Item: Hover Boots
Desert Colossus
(幻影の砂漠の巨大邪神像, Gen'ei no Sabaku no Kyodai Ja-shin-zō) Located in western Hyrule, this is a desert area which isn't as volatile as the Haunted Wasteland, and is home to an oasis, a giant statue of a Gerudo goddess, and the Spirit Temple, Ganondorf's headquarters. See Spirit Temple. Link also found a Great Fairy by bombing a cracked wall. Leevers, small dangerous cactus-like worms roam the area.
Spirit Temple
The Spirit Temple (魂の神殿, Tamashī no Shinden) is the fifth major dungeon of the adult-Link portion of the game. The Spirit Temple lies within the Desert Colossus to the west of the Haunted Wastelands. The temple is divided into two portions--one accessible only when Link is a child and the other only when he is an adult. The child-Link section consists mostly of puzzles. Its boss is an Iron Knuckle and its defeat earns Link the Silver Gauntlets, which are required to access the adult-Link section of the Temple. In the adult-Link portion, the temple's major treasure is the Mirror Shield. The Spirit Temple's Sage is Nabooru and its warp song the Requiem of Spirit. According to the game, the Spirit Temple was built by all-female architects and masons from the Gerudo tribe of thieves. It is said to hold a vast amount of treasure and secrets, presumably in the form of picture writing that can be seen on its walls inside the game. It was once Ganondorf's hideout, and rumor has it that it was built so that Gerudo women can pray to their goddess for a child, thus solving the mystery of Gerudo reproduction.
- Boss: Sorceress Sisters: Twinrova (Koume and Kotake)
- Levels: 1F to 4F
- Major Items: Silver Gauntlets, Mirror Shield
Haunted Wasteland
The Haunted Wasteland (幻影の砂漠, Gen'ei no Sabaku) is located to the west of Gerudo Valley and only accessible through a gate kept by the Gerudo. The area is very dangerous and in order to cross it, Link must complete two challenges. The first is the 'River of Sand'. Link must longshot to the other side or risk being swallowed by it. Alternatively, the Hover Boots can be used to walk across it. After the river, flag posts guide Link to a platform where the second challenge--the Spirit Guide--begins. There Link must equip the Lens of Truth and follow the Poe guide through the remainder of the desert. (Once again, speedrunners who have memorized the route are able to cross without the Lens.) Failing to adhere to this path results in getting "lost", and Link returns to the entrance of the wasteland. On the other side is the Desert Colossus, a huge statue that houses the Spirit Temple. Besides the two challenges, the desert is also home to a carpet merchant who sells bombchus.
In a certain area of the wasteland, by straying from the Poe's path a bit, one can see what appears to be a pyramid structure. During the extensive hunt for the Triforce, this pyramid was one of many points of interest for the search. It soon became apparent, though, that this "pyramid" was actually just part of the level's boundary, given the triangular shape because of occlusion by the dust in the air.
Gerudo Fortress
The Gerudo Fortress (ゲルド族の砦, Gerudo-zoku no Toride, gě'roo-dō) is on the other side of Gerudo Valley, and entrance to the Haunted Wasteland. An adult Link goes there on the way to the Spirit Temple. When Link is first seen by one of the Gerudo, he is thrown into a jail. Using the Longshot to get out, Link has to make his way through the fortress and rescue the four carpenters inside. After beating a Gerudo fighter, she will drop a small key to free the carpenter from the cell. Once all carpenters are free, a Gerudo will give a membership pass to move freely around the fortress. Link can then participate in the Horseback Archery Game and Gerudo Training Ground; both with helpful prizes. Also, you will be able to access the Haunted Wasteland.
Gerudo Training Ground
This area within the Gerudo Fortress Contains a series of rooms, each with one objective. The final prize is the Ice Arrows. The admission fee (per visit) is 10 rupees.
Gerudo Valley
Gerudo Valley (ゲルドの谷, Gerudo no Tani) is accessible from west Hyrule Field. The valley is divided a large chasm at the bottom of which is a river, which leads into Lake Hylia. If Link goes there as child, he can't get to the other side because of the Gerudo blocking the way. He can, however, take a cucco and glide down to a small indent at the bottom of the canyon to find a Gerudo, a cow, and soil for planting magic beans. As an Adult Link, the bridge has been destroyed, and must use the longshot or Epona to get on the other side. Once you rescue all the carpenters, they will repair the bridge.
Sacred Forest Meadow
The Sacred Forest Meadow (森の聖域, Mori no Sei'iki) is the favorite haunt of Saria. It lies in the center of the Lost Woods and can be reached by following the sound of Saria's Song. A portion of it, the Forest Maze, is infested with Deku Scrubs when Link is a child, and moblins and wolfos when Link is an adult. Beyond the maze the Forest Temple can be found.
Death Mountain
(デスマウンテン, Desu-Maunten) This immense mountain houses the home of the Goron race, the Dodongo Caverns, and the Fire Temple, which lies inside the very heart of the mountain itself. It is located right near Kakariko Village, a small town of poor Hylians. Due to its instability, rocks and boulders are often seen rolling around the area and can do serious damage to an unwary adventurer. The area is rich in a plant called the Bomb Flower that the Gorons call their "special crop".
Goron City
Goron City (ゴロンシティ, Goron-shiti, gō'rōn) is located in a cave near the top of Death Mountain in the northeast corner of Hyrule. It can be accessed by climbing the Death Mountain Trail from Kakariko Village. Goron City is inhabited by the Goron and ruled by their Chief Darunia. It contains a number of shops and a giant spinning vase. In the center of Goron City is a platform suspended by ropes where the Goron Ruby was once displayed. When Link becomes an adult all the Gorons get captured by Ganondorf to be fed to Volvagia the dragon. In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, there are Goron Cities in Holodrum and Labrynna.
Lake Hylia
Lake Hylia is located in southern Hyrule. The giant body of water can be accessed by climbing on top of a wall in southern Hyrule that leads there, or by using Epona to jump over fences blocking the way to the lake. There are several places to visit; a laboratory, a fishing area, a small area beneath a tombstone, and a series of islands, several of which are connected by bridges. There are openings within the lake that lead to the Water Temple and Zora's Domain. As a child in Ocarina of Time, the lake is filled constantly. As an adult, the lake is empty at first, and Link must save the Water Temple from the evil Morphea. Once this boss is defeated, Lake Hylia is filled again with water.
Major items: a bottle with a note inside as a kid, and fire arrows as an adult