Zelda Ocarina of Time Kakariko Graveyard

Kakariko Graveyard in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a small area that's attached to Kakariko Village and, you guessed it, acts as a resting place for the spirits of since-passed Hyruleans. It's also home to the Royal Family's Tomb, the graves of the Composer Brothers, and later, you'll tackle the Shadow Temple here.

To make sure you don't miss out on anything that this spooky cemetery is hiding, here's my Zelda Ocarina of Time Kakariko Graveyard guide.

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Zelda Ocarina of Time Kakariko Graveyard

Kakariko Graveyard is where you most notably learn the Sun Song as Child Link, and later, unlock Hookshot and take on the Shadow Temple as Adult Link. There are, however, some collectibles hidden around this small area!

Below, you'll find an overview of what objectives you'll be completing here, as well as the locations of any key collectibles in the area.

• Child timeline
• Adult timeline
• Gold Skulltula locations
• Heart Piece locations

Child timeline

For what it's worth, there are no objectives to complete as Child Link in Kakariko Graveyard, but I do recommend coming here as Child Link to one) take part in the Heart-Pounding Grave-Digging Tours hosted by Dampé, and two) learn the Sun Song. The latter allows you to change from day to night and vice versa, and can be used to kill ReDeads.

Adult timeline

As Adult Link, you'll need to complete the following objectives in Kakariko Graveyard:

• Get the Hookshot from Dampé's grave. If you need help with this, take a look at my guide on how to get the Hookshot.
• Play Nocturne of Shadow (after learning it in Kakariko Village as Adult Link, after completing the Water Temple) to reach the Shadow Temple.
• Complete the 'Shadow Temple' dungeon.
• Defeat Bongo Bongo.

There are also no upgrades – such as Bomb Bags, Wallets, or Deku Seed Bags – in Kakariko Graveyard

Gold Skulltula locations

There are two Gold Skulltula to collect in Kakariko Graveyard. These are as follows:

Gold Skulltula #1:

As Child Link, release a bottle of bugs over the soft soil in the graveyard to find this Gold Skulltula.

Gold Skulltula #2:

As Child Link and at night, look behind Dampé's House at night to find this Gold Skulltula.

Playing the original game?

In the original game, head to the top row of graves and, on the right-hand wall, you'll spot a Gold Skulltula.

Heart Piece locations

There are four Heart Pieces to collect in Kakariko Graveyard. These are as follows:

Heart Piece #1:

To avoid missing this mini-game, it's best to visit the Graveyard as early as possible once night has fallen. It's a good idea to arrive with a full wallet of Rupees!

To get the Heart Piece, you have to pay Dampé 10 Rupees to dig a spot of soft dirt. There are multiple spots spaced out around the graveyard. The Heart Piece appears randomly in a spot where you have to pay Dampé some extra Rupees to dig. To confirm this, Lottie did some game resetting to get the Heart Piece in this minigame multiple times! She found it in the left-hand spot on the horizontal dig spot row on the right-hand side and in the spot opposite the fourth top-row grave from the right-hand graveyard wall.

Playing the original game?

In the original game, Dampé's Grave-Digging Tour is only available between 18:00 to 21:00. You can use a Gossip Stone to learn what time it currently is in game. There are still multiple spots, all spaced between the cobblestones. It's best to wait until Dampé's feet are touching the dirt to ensure he's digging in the right place.

Heart Piece #2:

If you want to get this Heart Piece during the Child timeline, then you must do it at night as the little boy will tell you off for pulling gravestones during the day.

To actually find the piece, head to the top row of gravestones and go to the right-hand top row of graves. Now go to the grave next to the right-hand wall and open it. Drop down into the tomb and you'll find a chest containing the Heart Piece.

Playing the original game?

In the original game, head to the top row of gravestones and look for the one fourth from the right. If it helps, this gravestone should be unmarked. Pull it back and jump inside the tomb. Next, use the Sun's Song to kill the Re-Dead. Afterwards, you'll need to play the song for a second time to make the chest containing the Heart Piece appear. In the Remake, this chest contains a Recovery Heart.

Heart Piece #3:

As Child Link, plant a Magic Bean in the soft dirt in the Graveyard. When you return as Adult Link, it will have grown into a flying plant which will take you to the top of the ledge. Once there, roll into the crate to find the Heart Piece.

Heart Piece #4:

If you can beat Dampé's Race in a minute or less, then he will reward you with a Heart Piece. This is a lot easier to achieve in the Switch 2 Remake since the race course is shorter. Lottie managed to do it without having to use the Hookshot / Longshot and without sprinting.

Playing the original game?

In the original game, the trick to achieving this is to use the Longshot on a torch in the final room. Doing so will shoot you straight across the gorge! It's also a good idea to roll as much as possible.

That's all for Kakariko Graveyard! For more on Ocarina of Time, take a look at where to find all Empty Bottles, where to find all chickens in Kakariko Village, and all upgrade locations if you fancy the ability to carry more Bombs, Rupees, and more.