TL;DR: Disaster in Goron City
- After completing the Forest Temple, travel to Goron City through Death Mountain Trail.
- Find Darunia’s son, a young Goron who keeps rolling around the city.
- Use a Bomb or Bomb Flower to stop the rolling Goron.
- Talk to him to learn that Ganondorf has kidnapped the Gorons and taken them to the Fire Temple.
- Receive the Goron Tunic, which protects Link from extreme heat.
- Visit Darunia’s Chamber and pull the statue to reveal a secret route into Death Mountain Crater.
- Meet Sheik and learn the Bolero of Fire before entering the Fire Temple.
Goron City is facing another disaster in Ocarina of Time Remake. After defeating Phantom Ganon and awakening Saria as the Forest Sage, Link must travel to Death Mountain to find out what happened to the Gorons. Unfortunately, Ganondorf has kidnapped nearly everyone and taken them to the Fire Temple.
Your first task is to find Darunia’s son and stop him from rolling around Goron City. He will explain what happened to his people and give Link the Goron Tunic. This Disaster in Goron City walkthrough covers how to stop the young Goron, get the Goron Tunic, find optional rewards, and reach Death Mountain Crater.
How to Start Disaster in Goron City in Ocarina of Time Remake
You can start the Disaster in Goron City quest after completing the Forest Temple and obtaining the Forest Medallion.
Before leaving, make sure you have the following equipment:
- Hookshot: Required to cross certain gaps and reach elevated platforms.
- Fairy Bow: Useful for attacking distant enemies and activating switches.
- Bombs: Needed to stop the rolling Goron and access optional areas.
- Master Sword: Your main weapon for dealing with enemies along Death Mountain Trail.
If you haven’t completed the previous dungeon, follow our Ocarina of Time Remake Forest Temple Walkthrough to defeat Phantom Ganon and obtain the Forest Medallion.
Travel to Death Mountain
Start by travelling to Kakariko Village. Exit through the northern gate and follow the familiar route towards Death Mountain Trail.
Since Link is now an adult, the mountain looks different from your earlier visit. The path has become more dangerous, with large boulders rolling down the slopes.
Watch the movement of the boulders before moving forward. Stay close to the sides of the trail and use the small openings along the path as cover. Move forward when the boulders pass.
Continue climbing towards the mountain summit. Follow the path leading to Goron City and enter through the main entrance.
How to Stop the Rolling Goron in Goron City
When you enter Goron City, you will notice that most of the Gorons have disappeared. A young Goron will spot Link and immediately start rolling around the city.
This is Darunia’s son, who was named Link by his father. Your objective is to stop him so you can find out what happened to the Gorons.
He moves quickly around the middle level of Goron City, making it difficult to catch him on foot. You need to use an explosive to stop his movement.
Use a Bomb to Stop Darunia’s Son
Follow these steps to stop the rolling Goron:
- Enter Goron City and look towards the middle level below the main entrance.
- Find the group of Bomb Flowers near one of the rope bridges leading towards the central platform.
- Wait for the young Goron to approach the area where the Bomb Flowers are located.
- Pick up a Bomb Flower or use a Bomb from your inventory.
- Time the explosion so that it catches the rolling Goron as he passes.
- Once he stops, approach him and start a conversation.
If you are having trouble hitting him, watch his movement for one complete lap before using a Bomb. You can also drop down to the lower section to change his direction and make his approach easier to predict.
Try to use the Bomb Flowers around the city instead of wasting too many bombs from your inventory.
Talk to Darunia’s Son and Get the Goron Tunic
After stopping the young Goron, talk to him to learn what happened to the city.
He introduces himself as Link, named after the legendary hero by his father, Darunia. He explains that Ganondorf came to Goron City and kidnapped the Gorons. They were taken to the Fire Temple, where an ancient dragon is waiting.
Darunia went to the Fire Temple to rescue his people, but he has not returned.
When Link offers to help, Darunia’s son becomes relieved. As a reward, he gives you the Goron Tunic.
This red tunic is essential for exploring Death Mountain Crater. It protects Link from the extreme heat, allowing him to stay in hot areas without constantly losing health.
Important: Equip the Goron Tunic before entering Death Mountain Crater. Your regular green tunic will not protect you from the intense heat.
How to Find Darunia’s Chamber in Goron City
After receiving the Goron Tunic, the young Goron opens access to the remaining areas of Goron City.
Before leaving, you can explore a few optional locations and collect useful rewards.
Find Medigoron and Buy the Giant’s Knife
Return to the upper level of Goron City and look towards the eastern side. You will find Medigoron inside his room.
Unlike the other Gorons, Medigoron was too large for Ganondorf’s forces to kidnap. He has remained in the city and has finally finished working on a large sword.
Speak to him to purchase the Giant’s Knife for 200 Rupees.
The Giant’s Knife deals strong damage, but there is one major problem. Its blade is fragile and will break after several attacks. Once broken, its reach and damage become much lower.
You can still use it if you want to try a different weapon, but the Master Sword is more reliable for regular exploration.
Find a Gold Skulltula in Goron City
Before heading towards Darunia’s Chamber, look around the middle level near the large central platform where the Spiritual Stone used to be.
Move towards the northern side of this platform and look for a rocky outcropping underneath it. A Gold Skulltula is hiding on the rocks.
Use your Hookshot to reach the token. This is an easy collectible to miss if you immediately leave Goron City after receiving the Goron Tunic.
Explore the Hidden Lava Grotto
There is another optional area on the southwestern side of the middle level. Look for a small tunnel leading into a room filled with lava.
You could not explore this location properly as a child, but the Hookshot now gives you a way to cross the lava safely.
Use the Hookshot targets to travel across the room and reach the grotto on the other side.
Inside, you will find a puzzle involving several wooden signs. Each sign gives you a clue about which other signs you should cut.
Read all the instructions before attacking anything. The correct order is:
- First sign: Leave this one until the end. Its instruction says to cut it only when no other signs remain.
- Second sign: Do not cut this sign.
- Third sign: Cut this sign immediately.
- Fourth sign: Do not cut this sign.
- Fifth sign: Cut this sign, but leave the sign immediately to its left untouched.
After cutting the third and fifth signs, return to the first sign and cut it last.
If you follow the correct order, a treasure chest will appear containing a Purple Rupee.
How to Reach Death Mountain Crater
Now that you have explored Goron City and collected the Goron Tunic, it is time to find the entrance to Death Mountain Crater.
Make your way down to Darunia’s Chamber. It is located at the back of the lowest level of Goron City.
Find the Secret Entrance Behind Darunia’s Statue
Enter Darunia’s Chamber and look towards the large statue at the back of the room.
Stand in front of it and pull it towards you. The statue will move, revealing a hidden passage behind it.
Before entering, make sure you have equipped the Goron Tunic. The passage leads directly into Death Mountain Crater, where the temperature is extremely high.
Follow the passage to reach the crater.
Cross the Broken Bridge Using the Hookshot
Once inside Death Mountain Crater, you will notice several rocky platforms and a broken bridge blocking the direct route.
There is a side path towards the southwestern area, but large grey rocks prevent you from continuing through that route.
Instead, look towards the eastern side of the crater and locate the Hookshot target across the broken bridge.
Equip your Hookshot and aim at the target to pull Link across the gap.
Continue along the path until you reach Sheik.
How to Learn Bolero of Fire in Ocarina of Time Remake
After crossing the broken bridge, you will encounter Sheik inside Death Mountain Crater.
As with the Forest Temple, Sheik has another melody to teach Link. This time, you will learn the Bolero of Fire.
Listen to Sheik’s explanation and complete the Ocarina sequence to learn the song.
The Bolero of Fire allows you to teleport directly to Death Mountain Crater whenever you need to return.
This is particularly useful because you will need to revisit the crater for optional collectibles, planted Magic Beans, and the Fire Temple.
Optional Things to Do Before Entering the Fire Temple
Before continuing to the next dungeon, there are a few optional activities worth completing. Some of these rewards are easier to collect now than they will be later.
Collect the Heart Pieces on Death Mountain
If you planted Magic Beans in the soft soil during your childhood, you can now return to the locations and use the grown plants to reach previously inaccessible platforms.
Look around Death Mountain Trail and the crater for floating Magic Bean platforms. They can help you reach Heart Pieces and other elevated areas.
If you missed the earlier Magic Bean locations, you can revisit them before continuing the main story.
Find the Gold Skulltula Near the Fire Temple
There is another Gold Skulltula opportunity around the Fire Temple area if you planted Magic Beans in the crater as a child.
Return to the Temple of Time and travel to Zora’s River to purchase additional Magic Beans. You will also need a bottled Bug.
Use the Bolero of Fire to return to the crater and find the soft soil near the Fire Temple entrance. Plant a Magic Bean and release the Bug into the soil to reveal a Gold Skulltula.
Be careful because the extreme heat will continue to affect Link while exploring this area. Keep the Goron Tunic equipped.
Collect the Purple Rupee Near the Crater’s Lava
If you want some extra Rupees, look towards the eastern side of the Fire Temple entrance. You will find a low platform near the lava.
Look for a higher platform with a Scarecrow summoning point. Play the Scarecrow’s Song to summon Pierre, then use your Hookshot to reach the elevated platforms.
Continue following the Hookshot targets until you reach a broken bridge and another Scarecrow summoning point.
Use the Hookshot again to reach the final ledge. You will find a ring of Rupees surrounding a Purple Rupee.
How to Enter the Fire Temple
Once you have completed the optional activities, you are ready to enter the Fire Temple.
Make sure you have the following items before continuing:
- Goron Tunic: Protects Link from the extreme heat.
- Hookshot: Needed to cross gaps and reach different platforms.
- Fairy Bow: Useful for attacking enemies and activating switches.
- Bombs: Helpful for destroying obstacles and dealing with enemies.
- Master Sword: Your primary weapon for dungeon encounters.
Head towards the northern section of Death Mountain Crater and enter the Fire Temple.
Your next objective is to rescue the kidnapped Gorons and find Darunia. The dungeon also contains several locked rooms, fire-based puzzles, and a dangerous boss waiting at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does Disaster in Goron City Start?
The Disaster in Goron City quest begins after completing the Forest Temple and obtaining the Forest Medallion. Return to Goron City as Adult Link to discover that Ganondorf has kidnapped the Gorons.
How Do You Stop the Rolling Goron in Ocarina of Time Remake?
Use a Bomb or Bomb Flower near the middle level of Goron City. Wait for Darunia’s son to roll past the explosive and time the explosion to stun him. You can then approach him and start a conversation.
How Do You Get the Goron Tunic?
Stop the rolling young Goron in Goron City and talk to him. After he explains that Ganondorf kidnapped the Gorons, he will reward Link with the Goron Tunic.
Where Is Darunia in Goron City?
Darunia is no longer in Goron City when you return as Adult Link. His son explains that he went to the Fire Temple to rescue the kidnapped Gorons.
How Do You Open the Secret Passage in Darunia’s Chamber?
Enter Darunia’s Chamber on the lowest level of Goron City. Find the large statue at the back of the room and pull it towards you to reveal the hidden passage into Death Mountain Crater.
How Do You Learn Bolero of Fire?
Enter Death Mountain Crater through the secret passage behind Darunia’s statue. Use your Hookshot to cross the broken bridge on the eastern side and meet Sheik. Complete the Ocarina sequence to learn Bolero of Fire.
Do You Need the Goron Tunic to Enter the Fire Temple?
The Goron Tunic is strongly recommended because it protects Link from the extreme heat inside Death Mountain Crater. Obtain it from Darunia’s son before entering the crater.
Conclusion
The Disaster in Goron City quest is an important part of Adult Link’s journey in Ocarina of Time Remake. After defeating Phantom Ganon, you must return to Death Mountain to discover what happened to the Gorons and find a way to reach the Fire Temple.
Stop Darunia’s son with a Bomb, listen to his explanation, and collect the Goron Tunic. Then explore Darunia’s Chamber, reveal the hidden passage, and cross the broken bridge to meet Sheik.
Once you learn Bolero of Fire, you can travel back to Death Mountain Crater whenever you need to. You are now ready to enter the Fire Temple and rescue the kidnapped Gorons.
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