{
  "id": 19539438,
  "title": "Gerudo Proving Grounds walkthrough in Ocarina of Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/gerudo-proving-grounds-walkthrough-in-ocarina-of-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T18:33:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-oot-gerudo-proving-grounds-walkthrough/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gerudo Proving Grounds is a challenge area in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. After rescuing the carpenters, players can enter, paying a 30-rupee fee each time. The area consists of three paths - left, center, and right. To access the center path, players must collect five small keys from challenges on the left and right paths. Successfully completing the Gerudo Proving Grounds grants players the Ice Arrows. Players should prepare by gathering healing items and storing them in a bottle, such as Lon Lon Milk or fairies. To collect the rewards, players should first gather the Lenses of Truth and Silver Gauntlets. After opening a few chests in the starting room, players can choose either the left or right path first, with the right path leading directly to the Ice Arrows. The journey involves defeating enemies, collecting crystals, and navigating through hot rooms, water rooms, and fire rooms. Upon completion, players obtain the Ice Arrows as their reward.",
  "summary": "The Gerudo Proving Grounds is a mini dungeon in Ocarina of Time. Here's how to complete it and get the Ice Arrows.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}