{
  "id": 19382223,
  "title": "How to unlock Fire Arrows in Zelda Ocarina of Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/how-to-unlock-fire-arrows-in-zelda-ocarina-of-time",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T19:02:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-oot-fire-arrow-how-to-unlock/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To unlock Fire Arrows in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, you must first complete two key tasks. The first is obtaining the Fairy Bow from the Forest Temple. The second is finishing the Water Temple located in Lake Hylia. Once you've accomplished these prerequisites, proceed to the largest island in the lake's center, featuring a large tree. Locate the tablet on the southeast side of this island and read its message: \"When the lake is full and dawn breaks, release an arrow toward the halo of light.\" This translates to shooting an arrow at the rising sun. If you visit the lake during nighttime, utilize the Sun's Song to expedite the process. When aiming your bow at the sun during daylight, an orange-reddish circle will appear, indicating the precise moment to fire the arrow. A short cutscene will play, showcasing the arrow landing on an island nearby. Head to this island and collect the Fire Arrow. It's crucial to remember that Fire Arrows don't function as a distinct arrow type; instead, they allow you to magically infuse your arrows with fire. This capability comes at the cost of one magic power per shot, restricting the number of times you can use them. The Ocarina of Time remake introduces slight variations from the original game, so various guides are available to assist you. These include walkthroughs for all dungeons, tips for finding Richard and Cuccos, and comprehensive guides for achieving 100% game completion, covering locations for Power Hearts, Gold Skulltula tokens, and Magic Beans.",
  "summary": "Here's how to unlock fire arrows in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and the prerequisites you must meet.",
  "key_points": [
    "Complete Forest Temple to obtain Fairy Bow",
    "Finish Water Temple in Lake Hylia",
    "Shoot arrow at rising sun to unlock Fire Arrows"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}