This is what you will have to do in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake when going to Hyrule Castle to meet Princess Zelda. In the process, you will gather two Gold Skulltulas, get to know Malon, awaken Talon, sneak past some guards, and get to the castle courtyard. After meeting with Zelda, you will learn about Ganondorf, Zelda’s Letter, and Zelda’s Lullaby. This guide covers everything you need to do in Hyrule Castle, including all collectibles and important story events.
All Collectibles & Walkthrough in Hyrule Castle
Reach Hyrule Town
The guard standing at the entrance of the castle will not allow you to go past him; hence there is another route that will help you get into the castle. Stand close to Malon and use the vine hanging from the wall near her to scale it up. After scaling the next vine, use the ladder to get into the castle.
Gold Skulltula #1
After passing the first stealth section, look for a lone tree on the right, just before the vines. Roll into the tree to make a Gold Skulltula fall down. Defeat it and collect the token.
Head To Hyrule Castle
Once you’re inside the Market, you will see the first building that’s situated to the right side of yours. This is called the Guard House, where you can see many vases. Move to the end of this room, and you can see some boxes. Roll into them and break them open; there is a Gold Skulltula inside.
Talk To Malon
On your way to the castle, you will come across Malon from Lon Lon Ranch sitting near the cart of her father with milk. Malon tells you that her father Talon, has gone inside the castle to deliver milk, and he hasn’t come back yet. Speak to Malon to get Weird Egg. There is no requirement to wait until morning for the egg to hatch.
Gold Skulltula #2
After passing the first stealth section, look for a lone tree on the right, just before the vines. Roll into the tree to make a Gold Skulltula fall down. Defeat it and collect the token.
Wake Talon
Climb the vine leading to the castle moat. At this stage, the egg will evolve into a Cucco. Swim through the moat and emerge at the opposite end to elude the guards. You will see that Talon is asleep by some crates close to the castle. Wake Talon using the Cucco and he will leave for Lon Lon Ranch which you will reach in Chapter 4.
After Talon leaves, push and pull the crates until you can use them to jump over the water. Go into the wall to exit via a hole and then jump into the water. Climbing the ladder will get you onto the castle grounds.
Castle Stealth Section
The castle yard is crowded with soldiers, and being caught means that you’ll be sent out of the castle. You’ll need to sneak past them again. Go up the stone stairs and move along the flower gardens. Jump on the boxes and make your way over to the area where there is a soldier. Proceed until you come across the storeroom where there are even more soldiers.
Once you’re sure that they aren’t paying attention to you, take the right turn. Move along the corridor and get to Zelda’s garden. There you will find Princess Zelda at the end of the garden standing near a window in the castle.
Talk To Princess Zelda
Speak to Zelda and let her know who you are. She will reveal a dream of black clouds enveloping Hyrule and a light that comes from the forest. Once you point out the Kokiri Emerald, she will tell you all about the Triforce and the Ocarina of Time. Then she will show you Ganondorf through the window and will tell you that you need to get the other two Spiritual Stones before he reaches the Triforce. She gives you Zelda’s Letter, which allows you to pass through the castle gates.
Next, Zelda calls her attendant, Impa, who adds the Three Spiritual Stones goal to your Threads of Time. Impa also teaches you Zelda’s Lullaby. Play the notes in this order:
Y, X, A, Y, X, A
The song will come in handy for opening all those doors that have the Triforce mark on them and showing your relation to the Royal Family. Then you are escorted by Impa to Hyrule Field. Impa shows you Death Mountain, which is home to the Gorons who protect the Spiritual Stone of Fire. She further informs you that there is a village named Kakariko Village located at the base of the mountain, and you should talk to them first before going ahead. Once Impa leaves, the Spiritual Stone of Fire goal is added to your Threads of Time.
