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Zora's Domain
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Zora's Domain

Complete walkthrough for Zora's Domain in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Learn how to open the path, find Ruto's Letter, and prepare for Jabu-Jabu's Belly.

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Complete walkthrough for Zora's Domain in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Learn how to open the path, find Ruto's Letter, and prepare for Jabu-Jabu's Belly.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Objective 1: Collection with Bombs
    • On Death Mountain Trail, bomb the wall near Kakariko Village exit for Gold Skulltula #18.
  2. 2
    In the Graveyard, use bugs on the soft soil in front of Dodongo's Cavern for Gold Skulltula #19.
  3. 3
    In Goron City, stop the Hot-Rodder Goron with a bomb in the cave-like area to get the Big Bomb Bag.
  4. 4
    In the maze-like area above Goron City, bomb boulders to find two chests with Purple Rupees (50 each) and roll into a crate for Gold Skulltula #20.
  5. 5
    On the Death Mountain Trail, bomb the first rock, then toss a bomb at the second just as it's about to explode. Cross the falling rocks area (use Hylian Shield) and kill wall Skulltulas with the Slingshot. Enter the hole on the right.
  6. 6
    In Death Mountain Crater, roll into a crate for Gold Skulltula #21. Exit and re-enter to reset the timer. Climb down the wall to an alcove for Piece of Heart #10, then fall into lava to return to the top.
  7. 7
    Bomb the large rock on the mountain to find the Great Fairy's Fountain and receive the Spin Attack.
  8. 8
    Return to Kakariko Village, visit the House of Skulltula, and receive the Shard of Agony for collecting 20 tokens.
  9. 9
    In Hyrule Castle Town Market, play Bombchu Bowling for a chance to win Piece of Heart #11 and the Biggest Bomb Bag (holds 50 Bombs).
  10. 10
    On Hyrule Castle grounds, slip through vines, drop at the gate, and bomb the rock at the dead end on the right to find a Great Fairy's Fountain that grants Din's Fire.
  11. 11
    Objective 2: In Search of Sapphire
    • Before entering Zora's River, roll into the tree by the entrance for Gold Skulltula #22.
  12. 12
    Buy Magic Beans from the Magic Bean seller (price increases with each purchase).
  13. 13
    Follow Zora's River upstream, sticking to the banks. Grab a Cucco.
  14. 14
    Leap off a ledge near the Bean salesman to glide to a high ledge for Piece of Heart #12.
  15. 15
    Continue upstream to the waterfall entrance of Zora's Domain. Glide with the Cucco to a narrow ledge for Piece of Heart #13.
  16. 16
    Go back, drop down a ladder to the left, play the Sun's Song to make it night, and find Gold Skulltula #23 on the ladder.
  17. 17
    Step on the stone plaque in front of the waterfall and play Zelda's Lullaby to open the path to Zora's Domain.
  18. 18
    Objective 3: From Domain to Lake
    • Inside Zora's Domain, light the five torches with a Deku Stick to activate the waterfall.
Tips
  • The Spin Attack is a powerful melee attack that can hit multiple enemies.
  • Din's Fire is an area-of-effect magic attack useful for clearing groups of enemies.
  • The Biggest Bomb Bag allows you to carry more bombs, essential for exploration and combat.
  • The Shard of Agony helps locate Gold Skulltulas.
  • Lake Hylia is accessible after obtaining the Silver Scale, which is given by King Zora after presenting Ruto's Letter.
  • Access to Zora's Domain.
  • Spin Attack.
  • Din's Fire.
  • Biggest Bomb Bag.
  • Shard of Agony.
  • Pieces of Heart and Gold Skulltulas.
  • Preparation for Jabu-Jabu's Belly.

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