Magic plays an important role in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but you won’t have access to it right from the start. To unlock your first magic ability, you’ll need to find a Great Fairy hidden along Death Mountain Trail. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find the Great Fairy, which song you need to play to summon her, and how to unlock a new ability in the game.
Step 1: Reach the End of Death Mountain Trail
Before you can find the Great Fairy, you’ll first need to complete Dodongo’s Cavern and obtain the Bombs to clear a blocked path along Death Mountain Trail.
Once you have the Bombs, make your way towards the northern end of Death Mountain Trail. As you climb up the mountain, you’ll eventually reach an area near the owl Kaepora Gaebora with two different paths.
Look to your left, where you’ll find a broken rock structure blocking the way. Take out one of your Bombs and place it near the rocks. Move away and let the explosion clear the blockage.
Step 2: Find the Great Fairy’s Fountain
After destroying the rocks, follow the newly opened path. It will lead you to a hidden Great Fairy’s Fountain.
Once inside, you’ll notice a Triforce symbol on the ground. You’ll need to play Zelda’s Lullaby. Stand on the Triforce symbol and play the following notes: Y, X, A, Y, X, A
She’ll offer to give you a new magic ability, but you’ll need to make an offering of 25 Rupees first. Pay the required amount to receive your reward. After making the offering, the Great Fairy will grant you Din’s Fire, your first magic ability in the game.
Din’s Fire creates a powerful ring of flames around Link, damaging nearby enemies and setting certain objects on fire. It’s especially useful when you’re surrounded by enemies.