This Zelda: Ocarina of Time guide details how you can get into Hyrule Castle without paying the guard at the main entrance. Instead of trying to convince him to let you through, you can take a hidden route around the castle, avoid the guards, and find another way inside.
How To Get into Hyrule Castle – Zelda: Ocarina of Time
When you reach the main gate of Hyrule Castle, speak to the guard and learn he won’t let you in. If you keep talking to him, he will eventually ask you for payment.
Instead of spending your money, turn around and head to the nearby caravan, where you will find a red-haired girl; just behind her, look for a set of vines you can climb. This is where your alternative route into the castle begins.
After climbing the vines, follow the path around until you reach a ladder.
Climb down and prepare to move carefully, as there are several guards patrolling the area.
Once you reach the bottom, immediately hide among the plants on your left. Avoid walking directly in front of the guard positioned on the right.
Continue forward through the gap between the two guards, then turn left and move around the area where you will come across some trees that you can roll into to collect loot.
Before climbing the next set of vines, look for a nearby bush and roll into it to collect a Skull Coin like a Gold Skulltela Token. Once you have picked it up, climb the vines to reach the next section.
There are more guards waiting on the other side, so you will need to find a way past them. You can move through the water or simply run across the open area while avoiding their attention.
After getting past the guards, jump into the water and swim towards the stairs.
Follow the route until you reach the girl’s father, whom you previously encountered near the caravan.
Speak with him and use the chicken item, which should now be awake and ready to use.
After speaking with the character, you will need to move a couple of containers to create a path upwards.
Start by moving the first container into position near the lower section. Push it off the edge so that it sits below. Next, take the second container and place it on top of the first one. This will give you enough height to reach the next platform.
Climb onto the stacked containers and jump across to the other side. You will find a small opening that leads into the castle area. Go through it and climb the ladder to reach the rooftop.
Once you reach the rooftop, head up the stairs and continue along the path. You will encounter another guard, so move around him rather than taking the direct route.
Climb the nearby platforms and make your way across to the stairs on the opposite side. Continue forward until you reach an area patrolled by two more guards.
Timing is important here. Watch the guard positioned at the bottom and wait until he turns to the left. Once he does, move past him. Stop at a safe position and wait for him to turn around before crossing the next section, and continue through the opening ahead to enter another part of the castle.
Inside, you will find some breakable boxes. Use around three heavy attacks to destroy them and collect the loot they contain.
After gathering everything, you will need to sneak past the remaining guards. Jump down and watch the nearby guard’s movements. When he turns to the left, move across while making sure the second guard is walking away from your route.
Once the guards are no longer facing your direction, proceed into the next room and follow the hallway. Once you go through the hallway, you will make your way into Hyrule Castle without paying the entrance guard.
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