The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: cheats & tricks
Confirmed gameplay shortcuts for the Nintendo 64 release. Each entry is a normal game mechanic.
Mechanic: see through the chest game
Use the Lens of Truth in the nighttime Treasure Chest Game to see which chest contains the key before choosing. Keep an eye on your Magic Meter while the Lens is active.
Mechanic: freeze the undead
Play the Sun’s Song in a room containing ReDeads or Gibdos to temporarily freeze them. Use the opening to pass safely or attack. The song also switches day and night outside.
Mechanic: stun fortress guards
Before earning Gerudo membership, the Hookshot briefly stuns patrolling Gerudo Guards. Fairy Bow shots knock them unconscious until you change areas. Use this to make rescuing the carpenters easier.
Mechanic: repair broken signs
If you cut up a sign before reading it, play Zelda’s Lullaby nearby. Its pieces reassemble, letting you read the directions again.
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