A Complete Guide to All Gold Skulltula Locations in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
This guide covers all 100 Gold Skulltula locations in Ocarina of Time, including timeline checks, items, Switch 2 Remake changes, and rewards.
Background: The 100 Gold Skulltula Hunt Sets the Completion Goal
There are 100 Gold Skulltulas scattered across Ocarina of Time. The collectibles are placed in dungeons, behind buildings, up trees, and many other locations. The hunt is framed as a completion task: the player must find all 100, not simply clear one area. A player can hear a Gold Skulltula whenever one is close, so the sound becomes the first practical cue during the search.
Development: The Hunt Moves Across Child and Adult Timeline Checks
Spoiler warning: The following section mentions the Child and Adult timeline.
Some Gold Skulltulas appear only at night, while others require certain items. Some can only be reached by using the Scarecrow's Song. The original-version location list includes three examples that show how the search can span timelines and checks.
Hyrule Field - Hole Near Gerudo Valley is tied to both the Child and Adult timeline. It requires Din's Fire, Bombs, Stone of Agony, and either Boomerang or Hookshot / Longshot. The hole is in the middle of the stone ring near the entrance to Gerudo Valley in Hyrule Field. The Stone of Agony helps locate it. Once inside, the player uses Din's Fire to destroy cobwebs and reach the back of the grotto, where a Gold Skulltula is on the cobwebs above.
Lon Lon Ranch - Shed is a Child timeline location and is night only. The Gold Skulltula is on the back of the shed in the horse paddock.
Lon Lon Ranch - Cliff Wall is also a Child timeline location and is night only. It requires Boomerang. The Gold Skulltula clings to the far wall left of the tower.
Latest Progress: The Switch 2 Remake Changes Three Named Locations
Three Gold Skulltula locations are completely different in the Switch 2 Remake compared with the original and 3DS versions. The Switch 2 Remake also adds visual cues: a spider web or a golden glow in a tree may help the player spot a nearby Gold Skulltula.
For the Hyrule Field - Hole Near Gerudo Valley location, the hole is still present in the Switch 2 Remake, but it will not contain a Gold Skulltula. That makes the original-version route a point of comparison rather than a direct Switch 2 Remake step.
Current Stage: Rewards, Backtracking, and the 100% Run
The rewards for collecting the Gold Skulltulas are obtained at the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village. The listed order reflects one player's route through a 100% run, but some locations require backtracking. A player who has already completed the game may choose another route. The search is complete when all 100 Gold Skulltulas are found and the rewards are collected in Kakariko Village.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Gold Skulltulas are there, and where are they found?
There are 100 Gold Skulltulas scattered across Ocarina of Time. They are placed in dungeons, behind buildings, up trees, and many other locations.
What clues help players find Gold Skulltulas?
A player can hear a Gold Skulltula whenever one is close, so sound is the first practical cue during the search. The Switch 2 Remake also adds visual cues, such as a spider web or a golden glow in a tree, to help players spot a nearby Gold Skulltula.
Do some Gold Skulltulas depend on the timeline, time of day, or special items?
Yes. Some Gold Skulltulas appear only at night, while others require certain items, and some can only be reached by using the Scarecrow's Song. For example, the Hyrule Field hole near Gerudo Valley is tied to both the Child and Adult timeline and requires Din's Fire, Bombs, Stone of Agony, and either Boomerang or Hookshot / Longshot. The Lon Lon Ranch shed and cliff wall are Child timeline locations and are night only, with the cliff wall requiring Boomerang.
What changes in the Switch 2 Remake?
Three Gold Skulltula locations are completely different in the Switch 2 Remake compared with the original and 3DS versions. The hole near Gerudo Valley in Hyrule Field is still present, but it will not contain a Gold Skulltula. The Switch 2 Remake also adds visual cues to help players find nearby Gold Skulltulas.
What is the completion goal, and where are the rewards collected?
The goal is to find all 100 Gold Skulltulas. The rewards are obtained at the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village, and the search is complete when all 100 Gold Skulltulas are found and the rewards are collected.
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