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.
N64
GameCube
Wii
Wii U
Switch
PC
Steam Deck Side, companion & optional quests
Quest records show where they start, when they become available, how to finish them, rewards and choices that can lock content out.
Side quest
Lon Lon RanchEponaChild setup + adult completion
How to start: Learn Epona’s Song from Malon as child Link.
Walkthrough
Child setup
Visit Lon Lon Ranch after meeting Zelda, speak to Malon in the corral and play the ocarina to learn Epona’s Song.
Adult race
Return as adult, pay Ingo to ride, call Epona with the song, then challenge Ingo twice. After winning, jump the outer fence on Epona to escape.
Rewards: Epona
Trading quest
Hyrule-wideBiggoron Sword Trading SequenceAdult Link
How to start: Start with the Pocket Egg from the cucco woman in Kakariko.
Walkthrough
Trade chain
Pocket Egg → wake Talon → Cojiro → Odd Mushroom → Odd Potion → Poacher’s Saw → Broken Goron Sword → Prescription → Eyeball Frog → Eye Drops → Claim Check.
Final wait
After giving Biggoron the Eye Drops, wait the required in-game days and exchange the Claim Check for the sword.
Rewards: Biggoron Sword
- Timed delivery steps require direct routes; warping may or may not be useful depending on the stage.
HyruleHappy Mask Shop Trading SequenceChild Link after Zelda’s Letter
How to start: Open the Happy Mask Shop in the Market.
Walkthrough
Sell masks
Keaton Mask to the Kakariko guard, Skull Mask to the Lost Woods Skull Kid, Spooky Mask to the graveyard boy, Bunny Hood to the running man in Hyrule Field.
Mask of Truth
Return all payments to the shopkeeper to unlock the Mask of Truth and other loaner masks.
Rewards: Mask of Truth access
Optional dungeon
Gerudo FortressGerudo Training GroundAdult Link with membership card
How to start: Pay the Gerudo guard to enter.
Walkthrough
Collect keys
Complete combat, time, Lens of Truth, Longshot and item puzzles for small keys.
Ice Arrows
Use enough keys on the central maze to reach the large chest containing Ice Arrows.
Rewards: Ice Arrows
Collection quest
Hyrule FieldBig Poe HuntAdult Link with Epona and bow
How to start: Hunt the ten fixed Big Poe spawns while riding Epona.
Walkthrough
Capture souls
Shoot each Big Poe from horseback, then bottle its soul.
Turn in
Bring souls to the Poe Collector in the ruined Market guard house. Completing all ten earns the final reward.
Rewards: Bottle