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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›Gerudo Fortress & Haunted Wasteland
Main Walkthrough · Part 16 of 18

Gerudo Fortress & Haunted Wasteland

Free the carpenters, become an honorary Gerudo and cross the desert.

AreaGerudo Valley / Fortress / Wasteland
Key ItemsGerudo Membership Card, Requiem of Spirit

Route at a glance

Gerudo Valley / Fortress / Wasteland
Free four carpenters
Membership card
Cross the Haunted Wasteland
Learn Requiem of Spirit
1

Free four carpenters

Let yourself be spotted if needed to learn the jail layout, then use Hookshot/Longshot routes to reach each carpenter. Defeat the Gerudo guard after each cell.

2

Membership card

After all four are freed, receive access to the fortress. The horseback archery and training ground are optional.

3

Cross the Haunted Wasteland

Enter the desert gate, follow flags/poles to the stone shelter, then use Lens of Truth to see the Poe guide. Follow it closely to Desert Colossus.

4

Learn Requiem of Spirit

At the Spirit Temple entrance, Sheik teaches the warp song. The dungeon requires both child and adult Link, so return through the Temple of Time.