Introduction
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains a pillar of modern gaming.
Originally developed by Nintendo EAD and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, the title received a remade version for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011 developed by Grezzo.
The N64 original later became available through the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, keeping Link’s journey accessible across Nintendo platforms.
This guide covers every one of the 35 Pieces of Heart in the remake — essential collectibles that increase Link’s maximum health and are required for 100% completion.
Why Heart Pieces matter
Every four Pieces of Heart form a Heart Container, permanently raising Link’s health.
Collecting all 35 Pieces of Heart, alongside dungeon Heart Containers, helps players survive tougher encounters and final boss fights against Ganondorf.
Many rewards are locked behind specific items and minigames; some require revisiting locations as both Young Link and Adult Link.
How the guide is organised
The full walkthrough is organised by region — Kokiri Forest, Kakariko Village, Goron City, Zora domains, Lake Hylia, Gerudo areas, Death Mountain and more.
It notes item requirements such as the Hookshot, Longshot, Iron Boots, Bomb Bag and Magic Beans, and points out minigame sources: Dampé’s Grave-Digging Tour, the Fishing Pond, Bombchu Bowling Alley, and Horseback Archery.
Notable in-game dialogue, paraphrased
Dampé cautions players that digging is a gamble and that digging results are unpredictable, so expect to pay rupees for potentially nothing.
When Dampé indicates something unusually solid, he prompts players to pay extra to dig deeper, though even that does not guarantee a reward.
In several spots, in-game “Fairy Thought” notes tease players about an unlocked chest or hint at a password for a Business Scrub, directing attention to timed or age-specific collection windows.
Examples of factual collection requirements
- Some Heart Pieces are obtained only at night or require the Lenses of Truth to reveal keys or chests.
- Magic Beans planted as Young Link will grow into climbable plants for Adult Link to reach several Heart Pieces.
- The Hookshot/Longshot unlocks high ledges and certain minigame or chase rewards, while the Iron Boots are necessary to exit Ice Cavern areas and recover underwater Pieces of Heart.
Conclusion
This article summarises verified mechanics and collection methods for all 35 Pieces of Heart in the Ocarina of Time remake.
For a room-by-room, area-by-area list with item, age and song requirements, consult the complete walkthrough indexed by location — Lon Lon Ranch, Kakariko Village, Lost Woods, Goron City, Zora River and Domain, Lake Hylia, Gerudo territories, Death Mountain and the Spirit Temple approaches.
With the 3DS remake and the original available on Nintendo’s platforms, both returning players and newcomers can track down every Piece of Heart and complete Link’s health upgrades.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains a pillar of modern gaming.
Originally developed by Nintendo EAD and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, the title received a remade version for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011 developed by Grezzo.
The N64 original later became available through the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, keeping Link’s journey accessible across Nintendo platforms.
This guide covers every one of the 35 Pieces of Heart in the remake — essential collectibles that increase Link’s maximum health and are required for 100% completion.
Why Heart Pieces matter
Every four Pieces of Heart form a Heart Container, permanently raising Link’s health.
Collecting all 35 Pieces of Heart, alongside dungeon Heart Containers, helps players survive tougher encounters and final boss fights against Ganondorf.
Many rewards are locked behind specific items and minigames; some require revisiting locations as both Young Link and Adult Link.
How the guide is organised
The full walkthrough is organised by region — Kokiri Forest, Kakariko Village, Goron City, Zora domains, Lake Hylia, Gerudo areas, Death Mountain and more.
It notes item requirements such as the Hookshot, Longshot, Iron Boots, Bomb Bag and Magic Beans, and points out minigame sources: Dampé’s Grave-Digging Tour, the Fishing Pond, Bombchu Bowling Alley, and Horseback Archery.
Notable in-game dialogue, paraphrased
Dampé cautions players that digging is a gamble and that digging results are unpredictable, so expect to pay rupees for potentially nothing.
When Dampé indicates something unusually solid, he prompts players to pay extra to dig deeper, though even that does not guarantee a reward.
In several spots, in-game “Fairy Thought” notes tease players about an unlocked chest or hint at a password for a Business Scrub, directing attention to timed or age-specific collection windows.
Examples of factual collection requirements
- Some Heart Pieces are obtained only at night or require the Lenses of Truth to reveal keys or chests.
- Magic Beans planted as Young Link will grow into climbable plants for Adult Link to reach several Heart Pieces.
- The Hookshot/Longshot unlocks high ledges and certain minigame or chase rewards, while the Iron Boots are necessary to exit Ice Cavern areas and recover underwater Pieces of Heart.
Conclusion
This article summarises verified mechanics and collection methods for all 35 Pieces of Heart in the Ocarina of Time remake.
For a room-by-room, area-by-area list with item, age and song requirements, consult the complete walkthrough indexed by location — Lon Lon Ranch, Kakariko Village, Lost Woods, Goron City, Zora River and Domain, Lake Hylia, Gerudo territories, Death Mountain and the Spirit Temple approaches.
With the 3DS remake and the original available on Nintendo’s platforms, both returning players and newcomers can track down every Piece of Heart and complete Link’s health upgrades.
