The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

This guide details the various items Link can acquire throughout his adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. These items serve as weapons, tools, and keys to progression.

• Deku Stick — A versatile item used as a weapon dealing more damage than the Kokiri Sword, and as a tool for lighting torches.
• Deku Nut — Stuns enemies on contact, leaving them vulnerable.
• Fairy Slingshot — A basic tool from the Deku Tree that fires Deku Seeds at targets over long distances.
• Bomb Bag — Obtained in Dodongo's Cavern, allows Link to carry explosives.
• Boomerang — Found in Jabu-Jabu's Belly, used to retrieve distant items and hit targets on a curved trajectory.
• Bombchu — A bomb that travels in a straight line and detonates on contact with a target.
• Din's Fire — A spell from a Great Fairy that creates a ball of flames around Link, consuming magic.
• Farore's Wind — A spell from a Great Fairy that allows Link to set a warp point in a dungeon and return to it.
• Hookshot — Obtained in the Graveyard, allows Adult Link to retrieve far-off objects and grapple onto specific surfaces.
• Fairy Bow — Found in the Forest Temple, shoots arrows to hit switches and damage enemies. Can be upgraded with Fire, Ice, and Light Arrows.
• Magic Beans — Purchased from the Magic Bean seller, can be planted in soft soil to grow into large plants that transport Link to new areas.
• Megaton Hammer — Found in the Fire Temple, used as a weapon and to pound switches or clear paths.
• Lens of Truth — Found in the Bottom of the Well, allows the wearer to see through illusions and fake walls.
• Nayru's Love — A spell from the Great Fairy of the Desert Colossus that grants temporary invincibility, consuming magic.
• Iron Boots — Found in the Ice Cavern, make Link sink in water and increase stability.
• Hover Boots — Found in the Shadow Temple, allow Link to hover for a few seconds when walking off a ledge, at the cost of traction.
• Fairy Ocarina — A gift from Saria, used to play special songs.
• Ocarina of Time — Given by Princess Zelda, allows Link to play the Song of Time and open the Gate of Time.

Alright, let's get you sorted with how to actually *play* Ocarina of Time! The controls are pretty slick once you get the hang of them, and they've tweaked them a bit for the 3DS version, so keep that in mind if you're playing on that system. Don't worry, it's all pretty intuitive.

Here's a breakdown of what each button does:

The Mighty A Button

Seriously, the A button is your best friend in Ocarina of Time. You'll be pressing it constantly from the get-go. It's context-sensitive, meaning it does whatever the game tells you to do at that moment. Here’s a more detailed look at its many uses:

• Speak: Walk up to any friendly character (NPC) and press A to chat with them.
• Roll Attack: While moving, press A to perform a roll attack. It's a great way to cover ground quickly!
• Check: See a sign or an interesting object? Press A to get more information.
• Grab, Push, or Pull: For those big blocks you can't just pick up, hold A to grab on, then use the Circle Pad to push or pull them in the direction you want. You can usually only move them forward or backward.
• Grab and Throw: For smaller items, you can grab them with A, move around, aim, and then hurl them wherever you please.
• Grab and Drop: Some items you can just grab and then drop wherever you decide.
• Climb and Descend: See a ladder? Get close and press A to grab on, then you can climb up or down.
• Open Doors: Standing in front of a door? Press A to open it, assuming it's not locked, of course!
• Drop Down: If you're hanging onto a ledge, press A to let go and drop down.
• Target and Speak: If an NPC is a bit too far away to just walk up to, use the L Button to target them first, then press A to speak.

Mastering these controls, especially the versatile A button, will make your journey through Hyrule much smoother. Now you're ready to take on the world!