The location of the Sword and Shield in Ocarina of Time is really a walkthrough for the Kokiri Forest, as the starting village has both the Deku Shield and the Kokiri sword you need to begin hidden somewhere within its huts and trees. If you're struggling to find what you need to progress, we'll show you where to find both the sword and shield in OOT, as well as where to find the superior metal Hylian Shield once you leave the Kokiri Forest later on.
Kokiri Sword location in Ocarina of Time
The Kokiri Sword – the first weapon you'll get in Ocarina of Time – is found in the Southwest corner of the Kokiri Forest Village, via the tunnel you crawl through in the training ground next to the training dummies (the tunnel's location is shown on the map above).
Once you crawl through, you'll see a chest on top of a high platform with a circular boulder rolling around it. You can make your way around the platform, using alcoves to avoid being crushed by the boulder and let it pass.
At the opposite side of this arena is a ladder. Climb up it, and you'll end up on a platform that allows you to jump down to the one with the chest on. Open the chest, and you'll get the Kokiri Sword!
Deku Shield location in Ocarina of Time
To get a Deku Shield, you need to head to the shop in the middle of the Village, opposite Link's Treehouse. You can buy a wooden shield from the owner for 40 Rupees.
To get the Rupees, you need to explore the entire village. They're scattered around everywhere, and you'll find everything you need before long. Here's some places to check:
- Go into Mido's House in the Northwest (next to the boy trying to lift rocks) and you'll find four chests with Rupees inside.
- Cut through any plants with the sword for a chance to spawn Rupees.
- Lift and throw any interactive plants and rocks to find Rupees beneath them.
- Roll into small trees to knock Rupees out of the leaves.
- Swim down into the village pond to find Rupees in the Water.
- You can find a 5 Rupee gem in the arena around the Sword.
This should comfortably bring you up to what you need to buy your first shield. Keep in mind that the wooden Deku Shield is flammable, and can be destroyed permanently if it takes fire damage. If that happens, you can buy more from the village store and replace it, though of course you'll have to pay another 40 Rupees each time.
Hylian Shield location in Ocarina of Time
The metal Hylian Shield is the natural upgrade to the Deku Shield, being non-flammable and harder to destroy. To get it, you need to get to Hyrule Castle Town (which you can go to after completing the Deku Tree dungeon), and go to the Bazaar with the bearded owner on the East side of Town, shown above.
Here, you can buy a Hylian Shield for 80 Rupees. It's heavier and can't be used in the same way as the Deku Shield when you first encounter it, but without spoiling, that will be addressed if you continue with the main story. As a young boy, Link can't hold the Hylian shield and sword at the same time, so you'll have to crouch with it on your back instead of holding it in front of you.
Soon you'll be heading to Hyrule Castle Town! Make sure you know how to beat the Zelda Ocarina of Time Treasure Chest Game when you arrive, as well as how to complete the Zelda Ocarina of Time Mask Shop side quest!
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