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The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Link journeys across Hyrule and through time to stop Ganondorf from seizing the Triforce. The Nintendo 64 release established the series in 3D and introduced systems that became influential across 3D action-adventure games.

Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Released: 1998 Modes: Single-player
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time›Walkthrough›Shadow Temple
Main Walkthrough · Part 15 of 18

Shadow Temple

Use Lens of Truth and Hover Boots to reach Bongo Bongo.

AreaKakariko / Shadow Temple
Boss / EncounterBongo Bongo
Key ItemsHover Boots, Shadow Medallion

Route at a glance

Kakariko / Shadow Temple
Open the temple
Truth puzzles
Ship and lower halls
Bongo Bongo
1

Open the temple

After the Kakariko fire scene, Sheik teaches Nocturne of Shadow. Warp to the graveyard ledge and use Din’s Fire to light the entrance torches.

2

Truth puzzles

Keep Lens of Truth available for hidden walls, platforms and the correct skull direction. Defeat Dead Hand for Hover Boots.

3

Ship and lower halls

Use Hover Boots for gaps, collect keys, then play Zelda’s Lullaby on the ghost ship. Shoot the bomb flowers/statues to create the bridge after the ship sinks.

4

Bongo Bongo

Use Lens of Truth to see the eye/body. Stun both hands with arrows, then shoot the exposed eye and slash while it is down.

Stuck here?
  • If the opening-room statue keeps dropping you, Lens of Truth reveals which skull direction is genuine.