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Ice Cavern Master Quest
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Ice Cavern Master Quest

Guide to completing the Ice Cavern in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, including finding the Dungeon Map, Compass, Iron Boots, Pieces of Heart, and Gold Skulltulas.

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Guide to completing the Ice Cavern in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, including finding the Dungeon Map, Compass, Iron Boots, Pieces of Heart, and Gold Skulltulas.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head down the initial path, sticking to the sides to dodge large boulders.
  2. 2
    In the central room, defeat enemies. Then, hit the crystal switch in the northwest corner to open the path.
  3. 3
    Proceed down the hall, again avoiding boulders.
  4. 4
    In the next large room, clear out enemies. Chop the icicles blocking the path.
  5. 5
    Inside, defeat the Wolfos. Hit the crystal switch near a wall with a Skulltula to spawn a chest.
  6. 6
    Collect the chest. Head to the blue flame and bottle as much as you can.
  7. 7
    Release blue flame on the red ice by the spawned chest to get the Dungeon Map.
  8. 8
    Refill your bottle with blue flame.
  9. 9
    Return to the central room and melt the red ice on the high ledge to the north.
  10. 10
    Proceed down the path, avoiding boulders.
  11. 11
    In this room, defeat all enemies.
  12. 12
    Look for a crystal switch disguised as an inconsistency in the ice sheet. Use a bomb to trigger it, granting access to Piece of Heart #24.
  13. 13
    Head up the walkways and refill blue flames if needed.
  14. 14
    As you pass the red ice crystal, Navi will turn green. Play the Song of Time twice to spawn blocks next to the crystal. Melt the red ice and grab Gold Skulltula #68.
  15. 15
    Open the nearby chest for the Compass.
  16. 16
    Grab more blue flame on your way out.
  17. 17
    Return to the central room and melt the red ice blocking the eastern path.
  18. 18
    Head down the corridor, avoiding boulders.
  19. 19
    Look to your right for a crystal switch. Hit it, then hop down onto the ice.
  20. 20
    On the left side, reach a high ledge with the Scarecrow's Song to get Gold Skulltula #69.
  21. 21
    Run to the right side of the room. Under the ice melted by the switch is Gold Skulltula #70.
  22. 22
    Head to the end of the room and play the Song of Time to reach the blue flame for a refill if needed.
  23. 23
    Clamber onto the ice block and melt the red crystals.
  24. 24
    Head down the corridor towards the door at the end.
  25. 25
    Defeat the Stalfos.
  26. 26
    A chest spawns containing the Iron Boots.
  27. 27
    Sheik appears and teaches you the Serenade of Water, which warps you to Lake Hylia.
  28. 28
    Equip the Iron Boots and sink into the water puddle to discover Link's limited underwater breathing.
  29. 29
    Exit the dungeon, refilling blue flame if necessary.
Tips
  • The crystal switch in the central room is well-camouflaged.
  • Be prepared to dodge boulders frequently.
  • Bottle blue flames when available, as they are crucial for melting red ice.
  • The Song of Time is needed to create platforms to reach Gold Skulltula #68.
  • The Scarecrow's Song is useful for reaching Gold Skulltula #69.
  • After obtaining the Iron Boots, you can sink in water puddles.
  • Dungeon Map
  • Compass
  • Piece of Heart #24
  • Gold Skulltula #67 (implied by status count)
  • Gold Skulltula #68
  • Gold Skulltula #69
  • Gold Skulltula #70
  • Iron Boots
  • Serenade of Water (Ocarina Song)

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