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Temple of Time (Finale)
Link arrives at the Temple of Time after awakening the Sages to meet Sheik, who reveals herself as Princess Zelda, bestows the Light Arrows, and is promptly abducted by Ganondorf.
Getting there: Warp directly using the Prelude of Light on the Ocarina of Time, or walk north across Hyrule Field through the ruined Market entrance and down the stone walkway into the Temple entrance.
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Before you leave
- •Heading to the temple immediately after waking the five temple Sages locks you into the endgame scenario.
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Return to the Temple. Travel to the Temple of Time via Prelude of Light or Castle Town Market.
⚠ Heading here immediately after waking the five temple Sages will lock you into the endgame scenario, so postpone this visit if you still wish to wrap up optional side quests first.
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Approach the Pedestal of Time. Approach Sheik waiting at the Pedestal of Time to trigger a cutscene.
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Unmask the Seventh Sage. Watch Sheik reveal herself as Zelda and receive the Light Arrows.
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Witness the Ambush. Witness Ganondorf's ambush trap Zelda in a crystal and abduct her.
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Prepare to Infiltrate Ganon's Castle. Exit the Temple through the Market to march on Ganon's Castle.
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The full walkthrough text
Link arrives at the Temple of Time after awakening the Sages to meet Sheik, who reveals herself as Princess Zelda, bestows the Light Arrows, and is promptly abducted by Ganondorf.
1. Return to the Temple
Travel to the Temple of Time either by playing the Prelude of Light on your Ocarina of Time to warp straight to the Triforce crest, or by journeying north through Hyrule Field, across the ruined Castle Town Market, and along the stone walkway. With the Door of Time standing open, head through the nave toward the inner sanctuary.
Tip: Playing the Prelude of Light is the fastest way to arrive without having to cross Hyrule Field or traverse the ruined Market.
2. Approach the Pedestal of Time
Walk forward from the Door of Time toward the Pedestal of Time, where Sheik is waiting for you. Stepping close triggers a mandatory story scene in which Sheik shares the ancient history of the Triforce.
3. Unmask the Seventh Sage
Watch as Sheik undergoes a transformation bathed in a flash of light, revealing her true identity as Princess Zelda, the seventh Sage and keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom. Following this revelation, Zelda confers the Light Arrows directly upon you in front of the pedestal.
4. Witness the Ambush
Stand by helplessly as Ganondorf launches a sudden strike using dark magic right in front of the Pedestal of Time. He traps Princess Zelda inside a dark crystal barrier and whisks her away through a portal while his disembodied voice taunts you.
5. Prepare to Infiltrate Ganon's Castle
Once Ganondorf's ambush concludes and Zelda has been captured, exit the Temple of Time back through the ruined Castle Town Market. Your final objective is now set to march on Ganon's Castle to rescue the princess.
The short version
What matters
- Collecting the Light Arrows from Princess Zelda right at the Pedestal of Time.
- Advancing the main questline to unlock the final infiltration of Ganon's Castle.
Common mistakes
- Walking into the inner sanctuary before you are prepared for the final stretch of the story, since entering triggers Zelda's abduction and establishes the march to Ganon's Castle.
What you can skip
- Entering the temple immediately if you have pending world side quests you want to finish beforehand.
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