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Bottom of the Well Master Quest
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Bottom of the Well Master Quest

Complete walkthrough for the Bottom of the Well dungeon in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, including item locations, enemy strategies, and Gold Skulltula locations.

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Complete walkthrough for the Bottom of the Well dungeon in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, including item locations, enemy strategies, and Gold Skulltula locations.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head through the crouch-hole and drop off the ledge. Kill the ReDead.
  2. 2
    Proceed to the center room and follow the sewers left. The second opening on the right contains boulders; bomb them and enter.
  3. 3
    Kill the Skulltula inside, step on the switch, and follow the water to a Triforce symbol.
  4. 4
    Shoot the crystal switch to stop the water, then play Zelda's Lullaby to open the gate. Enter the room.
  5. 5
    Be mindful of the Wallmaster. Open the chest to get the Dungeon Map.
  6. 6
    The door opened by the switch is nearby. It's populated by invisible Skulltula and Keese.
  7. 7
    Under a gravestone is Gold Skulltula #79.
  8. 8
    Enter the southeast cell and shoot the crystal switch to light a torch and open another gate.
  9. 9
    Head through the new gate to find three floating pots. Use them as a guide to find the path and grab a Small Key. Return to where you entered the well.
  10. 10
    The pool of water is gone. Hop in and pass through the crouch-hole.
  11. 11
    On the other side, climb the wall and enter the door, which locks behind you.
  12. 12
    You will face the Dead Hand. Dispatch its hands first, then target the main creature. Upon defeating it, you will earn the Compass.
  13. 13
    Blow up the dirt pile in this room for a Small Key.
  14. 14
    Head to the eastern corridors and enter the center east door. Hop down and climb up the other side.
  15. 15
    Use a Small Key to open the locked door. Kill the Gibdo.
  16. 16
    Head to the backside of the room, kill the Poe. Behind the pillar at the end is Gold Skulltula #80. Leave the room.
  17. 17
    Head to the northwest corner of the central room and enter the crouch-hole.
  18. 18
    Hit the crystal switch (in its eye) on the wall, then enter the door it unlocks.
  19. 19
    Ignore the enemies and enter the locked door. Kill the Skulltulas and bomb the dirt pile.
  20. 20
    Step on the switch and return to the chest where you got the map. Drop down the hole and step on the switch here.
  21. 21
    Make your way to the southwest corner of the room. Use the Sun's Song to stun the ReDeads and open the chest for the Lens of Truth.
  22. 22
    The northeast corridor has invisible enemies. Use your Lens of Truth to see them. At the end of the path is Gold Skulltula #81.
  23. 23
    Climb the ladder on the east wall to return to the ground level and exit the dungeon.
Tips
  • Use bombs to clear boulders and dirt piles.
  • Zelda's Lullaby is required to open a gate.
  • The Sun's Song is useful for stunning ReDeads.
  • The Lens of Truth is essential for revealing invisible enemies and paths.
  • Dungeon Map
  • Compass
  • Lens of Truth
  • Small Keys (x2)
  • Gold Skulltula #79
  • Gold Skulltula #80
  • Gold Skulltula #81

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