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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Hyrule Castle

Guide to Hyrule Castle in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Learn how to break in, meet Princess Zelda, and obtain Zelda's Lullaby.

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Guide to Hyrule Castle in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Learn how to break in, meet Princess Zelda, and obtain Zelda's Lullaby.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Exit Kokiri Forest and obtain the Fairy Ocarina from Saria on the bridge to Hyrule Field.
  2. 2
    Travel through Hyrule Field towards Hyrule Castle. Be mindful of the time of day, as the drawbridge closes at night and Stalchildren enemies appear. If locked out, wait for sunrise.
  3. 3
    Inside Hyrule Castle Town, enter the first door on the right. Break pots for Rupees and a crate in the back for Gold Skulltula #4.
  4. 4
    Head towards the castle. After encountering Kaepora Gaebora again, roll into the tree he was on to find Gold Skulltula #5.
  5. 5
    The main gate guard will not let you pass. Climb the vines near where the owl was. Intentionally get spotted by the guard to be thrown out.
  6. 6
    Speak to Malon near the vines. She will give you an Egg.
  7. 7
    Crawl back into the castle via the vines, avoiding guards. Roll across the top of the gate and climb down the ladder.
  8. 8
    Open the door to get past the gate. Head up the hill to the guards' left, avoiding detection.
  9. 9
    Cross the grassy field to the left of the castle entrance and climb the wall to drop into the moat.
  10. 10
    Swim along the moat until you can get back onto dry land. Talon, Malon's father, will be there.
  11. 11
    Wait for sunrise for the Egg to hatch into a Cuccoo. Use the Cuccoo next to Talon to wake him up.
  12. 12
    Push crates into the water to stack them, allowing Link to reach a hole in the castle wall.
  13. 13
    Sneak through the castle, avoiding guards. If caught, you will be sent back to where Talon was found.
  14. 14
    Meet Princess Zelda, who will give you the Letter and teach you Zelda's Lullaby via Impa.
  15. 15
    Head to Kakariko Village and enter the Graveyard (southeast corner, past a narrow passage).
  16. 16
    At night, avoid Poe ghosts. Go to the back of the graveyard to the three tombs.
  17. 17
    Stand on the Triforce symbol in front of the tomb and play Zelda's Lullaby. A path will open.
  18. 18
    Enter the tomb, clear the first room of Keese to open locks, and proceed upstairs.
  19. 19
    In the next room, avoid ReDeads. Make your way to the doorway at the opposite end.
  20. 20
    Read the stone plaque to learn the Sun's Song, which allows manipulation of the time of day.
Tips
  • Say you understood Kaepora Gaebora to avoid him repeating himself.
  • If you get locked out of Hyrule Castle Town at night, stick to the path to avoid Stalchildren and wait for sunrise.
  • The Sun's Song can be used to manipulate time of day, even inside towns, which can aid in collecting items.
  • Fairy Ocarina
  • Letter
  • Zelda's Lullaby
  • Sun's Song
  • Gold Skulltula #4
  • Gold Skulltula #5

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