Mycorelic Fire Temple Guide: Complete Fire Temple Walkthrough

The Mycorelic Fire Temple guide below covers the Fire Temple walkthrough described in the supplied Ocarina of Time remake reference. Before entering, obtain the Goron Tunic from Goron City so the heat does not overwhelm Link. Inside, rescue the trapped Gorons, collect the dungeon map and key items, claim the Megaton Hammer, and defeat the subterranean lava dragon Volvagia.

Entering the Fire Temple

The Fire Temple is inside Death Mountain Crater. After entering, go up the stairs and use the door on the left to meet Darunia. He explains that Ganondorf has revived Volvagia and asks Link to rescue the nine Gorons imprisoned throughout the dungeon.

Use the small key to open the room across from the entrance. In the lava-filled chamber, jump across the floating platforms on the left. The square platforms sink when stepped on, so move quickly toward the doorway. Press the button inside to release a Goron, then open the chest for a small key.

Return to the central area and head toward the north side. Jump across the platforms until you reach the square platform that launches upward. From the platform below the cube, play the Song of Time to move the cube down. Climb onto it and pass through the door.

Defeat the Flying Tiles and the Like Like in the next room. The Flying Tiles can be blocked or struck normally, while the Like Like should be avoided until its attack ends. Afterward, collect the Gold Skulltula on the eastern wall.

Finding the dungeon map

Return to the previous room and use the eastern door. In the next chamber, unlock the door ahead and climb either wall while watching for Keese. Reach the northern side and push the stone cube off the ledge. Drop onto it so the fire pillar launches Link to the next floor.

The following room contains Torch Slugs and a blue diamond-shaped switch. Pull the nearby cube from the wall and place it beneath the fire. Strike the diamond switch to change its light and extinguish the flames, then climb the stairs and shoot the switch with the Fairy Bow.

This opens several routes:

• The quick-left route leads to a chest containing the dungeon map.
• The short right route leads to a breakable wall hiding a Gold Skulltula.
• The farther right route leads to a captive Goron and another small key.
• The left corner does not provide a useful item.

Collect the map first, then destroy the rock wall on the right for the Gold Skulltula. Continue along the right path, press the stone button to release the Goron, and open the chest for the small key.

Crossing the lava platforms

Go back to the previous room and take the door on the right. This room has metal platforms over lava. Jump onto the first platform to trigger a wall of fire behind Link, then run toward the far end. Red Bubbles appear along the route, but the walkthrough recommends moving past them rather than stopping to fight.

Push the red cube at the end of the room to return to the eastern section. From the higher level in the southern corner, jump across to the imprisoned Goron and release him. Collect the small key.

Next, go to the center of the room and bomb the large rock pile. Drop through the opening, free the Goron below, and take the small key from the chest.

Use the Hookshot on the scarecrow above, then Hookshot to the next platform. This route leads to the fourth floor. Go through the door and climb the netting to find another Gold Skulltula.

Press the nearby button to create Hookshot targets. They gradually sink back into the ground, so move quickly: run up the stairs, Hookshot to the first target, jump to the next platform, and Hookshot to the final target. The three chests on the last platform contain 90 rupees in total.

Getting the Megaton Hammer

From this area, head north past the rotating fire totem. The next section is a fire maze. Lines on the floor mark areas where fire walls can appear when Link gets too close.

Walk to the left of the rightmost pillar and enter the open space on the right. Free the Goron there and collect the small key from the chest. Return to the starting staircase and travel south through the fire maze to the locked door.

The next chamber contains another fire maze. Go right and reach the northern corner, then carry one of the stone cubes back toward the entrance. Follow the left-hand route to the stone button in the northwest section and place the cube on it. This shuts off the fire traps in the area, although rolling balls remain active.

A button ahead raises a spiral staircase. Do not press it until you are ready to move immediately. Once the staircase rises, run across it and use the stairs ahead to save time. The chest at the top contains the Megaton Hammer.

Using the hammer and finding the boss key

Return down the spiral staircase and strike the large circular platform with the Megaton Hammer. The platform falls to the lower level. At the end of the hall, smash the decorated stone statue to reveal a door.

Enter the room, defeat the Fire Keese, and hit the button with the hammer to create a staircase. Go down and use the hammer on the next circular platform, then drop through the opening. Break the black rocks to find another time cube. Play the Song of Time to remove it, drop through the new opening, and press the button to release a Goron. Take the small key from the chest.

The next room is filled with Torch Slugs. Strike one with the Megaton Hammer to flip the group over, then defeat them quickly so the door unlocks.

Travel south and hit the final button with the hammer to rescue the last Goron. Open the chest to receive the boss key, then continue south toward the boss room.

Defeating Volvagia

Volvagia uses several attacks during the fight. When the dragon’s head emerges from a lava hole, run toward it and strike it with the Megaton Hammer. If it breathes fire, approach from the side. After the hammer connects, Volvagia falls over, allowing Link to attack its head with the sword.

The dragon may then fly around the arena or move to the center. When it circles the arena, stay near the edge and watch for its flight path. Its charge leaves lines of fire across the floor, but these cover only a limited area. Later in the battle, Volvagia may charge more than once.

When Volvagia flies to the center, flaming rocks fall from above. Avoid standing in shadows and wait for the attack to finish. When the dragon submerges, keep some distance from the lava holes. Early in the battle, it emerges from the third splashing hole, but later several holes may splash at once. Watch for the correct opening, strike the head with the Megaton Hammer, and follow up with sword attacks until Volvagia is defeated.

For additional route details, consult the Fire Temple dungeon walkthrough on Polygon.