Revisiting Hyrule: How to Track Down the Kokiri Sword and Shield in Ocarina of Time
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A quick refresher on how to find the Kokiri Sword and purchase the Deku Shield in the early hours of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, helping players get past Mido and reach the Great Deku Tree.
Even decades after its original release, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains a foundational pillar of gaming history. Whether you are diving in for the first time via the Nintendo Switch Online service or revisiting a childhood favorite, your adventure hits an early roadblock right in Kokiri Forest. Mido blocks your path to the Great Deku Tree, demanding that you equip both a sword and a shield before you can proceed. Fortunately, both items are hidden in plain sight within the tutorial area if you know where to look.
Getting the Kokiri Sword requires a bit of platforming exploration. Head toward the southwest corner of the village and locate the training area with the fenced-in patch of plants. Crawl through the low tunnel to reach a hidden maze area, dodge the rolling boulder, and make a quick right turn to find a chest holding the blade. Equipping it is as simple as opening your inventory and assigning it through the equipment menu. With the sword secured, your next hurdle is acquiring the Deku Shield from the local shop.
The shield requires a bit of financial grinding since it costs 40 rupees. You can scavenge enough currency by exploring the village, cutting grass, and collecting hidden drops. Once your wallet is heavy enough, head into the Kokiri Shop in the northwest corner, purchase the shield, and equip it just like you did with the sword. For a complete step by step walkthrough on navigating the maze and tracking down every hidden rupee, check out the original guide on Polygon.
Tags: Zelda, Retro Gaming, Nintendo, Guides, Nintendo Switch Online
Original article: Polygon