Find All Bottles in Ocarina of Time: A Comprehensive Guide to Hyrule’s Hidden Vessels

p Bottles in *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* are essential items. They allow you to store fairies for healing, catch bugs for trading, and even preserve special potions. Finding all four bottles can significantly improve your gameplay experience. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions on how to locate each bottle in Hyrule./p

p b Why are Bottles Important? /b /p

p Bottles serve a multitude of purposes in *Ocarina of Time*:

* b Healing: /b Capture fairies to revive yourself upon death or use potions for immediate health restoration.
* b Trading Sequence: /b Bottles are crucial for completing the trading sequence, ultimately leading to the Biggoron’s Sword.
* b Collecting Bugs and Fish: /b Catch bugs for the trading sequence or collect fish to feed Jabu-Jabu.
* b Storing Special Items: /b Preserve Lon Lon Milk, Blue Fire, or other temporary power-ups.

p With that understanding of why finding bottles is so critical, here is how to find them:/p

h2 Bottle #1: Lon Lon Ranch Bottle /h2

p The first bottle is acquired at Lon Lon Ranch, located in Hyrule Field. This is arguably the easiest bottle to obtain in the game./p

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  • b Step 1: Access Lon Lon Ranch: /b As a child, make your way to Lon Lon Ranch. It’s located in the center of Hyrule Field. If you’re unsure of its exact location, look for a large fenced area with a windmill.
  • b Step 2: Talk to Talon: /b Inside the ranch, you’ll find Talon, the owner, near the Cucco pen. Speak to him, and he’ll initiate a Cucco-catching mini-game.
  • b Step 3: The Cucco-Catching Game: /b Talon will task you with rounding up all seven Cuccos (chickens) and putting them back in the pen before time runs out. This can be tricky, as the Cuccos run around randomly.
  • b Step 4: Strategies for Success: /b
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    li b Use the Corners: /b Herd the Cuccos towards the corners of the pen. This will limit their escape routes.
    li b Be Patient: /b Don’t try to grab them all at once. Focus on one or two Cuccos at a time.
    li b Running: /b Hold the ‘A’ button to run. This will help you catch up to the fast-moving Cuccos. But don’t run into other Cuccos or objects.

    • /ul

  • b Step 5: Claim Your Prize: /b If you successfully collect all seven Cuccos before the timer expires, Talon will be impressed. He will wake up Malon, his daughter.
  • b Step 6: Talk to Malon: /b After waking up, Malon will talk to you. She will give you a bottle filled with Lon Lon Milk as a reward for helping her father.
  • b Step 7: Empty the Bottle: /b The bottle is now yours! Drink the Lon Lon Milk (it restores hearts). The empty bottle remains in your inventory, ready to be filled with other useful items.

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    p b Important Note: /b Lon Lon Milk can be refilled once you get Epona. Talk to Malon with Epona nearby, and she’ll offer you a fresh bottle of milk every day (in the game). Lon Lon Milk is a great healing item, restoring five hearts with each serving (there are two servings per bottle). /p

    h2 Bottle #2: Kakariko Village Super Cucco Bottle /h2

    p The second bottle requires a bit more effort and involves completing a mini-quest in Kakariko Village as an adult. This bottle isn’t accessible until after you’ve become an adult./p

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  • b Step 1: Gain Access to Kakariko Village as Adult Link:/b Return to Kakariko Village as Adult Link. If you have just pulled the master sword, Sheik will likely be standing right outside the temple of time. Sheik will teach you the song of teleportation for Kakariko Village.
  • b Step 2: Find the Cucco Lady:/b Locate the Cucco Lady in Kakariko Village. She’s typically found near the entrance of the village, close to the path leading up Death Mountain.
  • b Step 3: Talk to the Cucco Lady:/b Speak to the Cucco Lady. She will be distraught because all of her Cuccos have gone missing. She asks for your help in finding them. She will give you a normal Cucco to start with.
  • b Step 4: Locate the Missing Cuccos:/b You need to find seven Cuccos scattered around Kakariko Village and return them to the pen near the Cucco Lady. The Cuccos are located in the following areas:
    ul
    li b Cucco 1:/b Near the entrance to the village, close to the Cucco Lady (you receive this one from her).
    li b Cucco 2:/b On the rooftops of one of the houses. Use the nearby boxes and fences to climb up.
    li b Cucco 3:/b Near the guard house leading to Death Mountain Trail.
    li b Cucco 4:/b Inside a small enclosure behind the Item Shop.
    li b Cucco 5:/b Behind Impa’s house, near the entrance to the Graveyard.
    li b Cucco 6:/b On top of Impa’s house. Climb the fence next to Impa’s house, then jump to the roof.
    li b Cucco 7:/b Near the construction site (where the Windmill was as a child).

    • /ul

  • b Step 5: Returning the Cuccos:/b Pick up each Cucco and carry it back to the pen near the Cucco Lady. You can only carry one Cucco at a time.
    ul
    li b Using the Cucco to Fly:/b You can use the Cucco to float short distances by jumping and then pressing the action button. This is especially useful for reaching the Cuccos on the rooftops.
    li b Avoiding Enemies:/b Be careful of the enemies in the village, especially the Skulltulas at night. They can knock the Cucco out of your hands.
    /ul
  • b Step 6: Claim Your Reward:/b Once you’ve returned all seven Cuccos to the pen, talk to the Cucco Lady again. She will be overjoyed and reward you with a bottle filled with Super Cucco.
  • b Step 7: Empty the Bottle:/b As with the first bottle, you can drink the Super Cucco. The empty bottle will then be yours.

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    p b Tips for Finding Cuccos:/b
    * b Listen for Clucking:/b The Cuccos make distinctive clucking sounds. Listen carefully to help you locate them.
    * b Check High and Low:/b Remember to look both on the ground and on rooftops. Many Cuccos are in hard-to-reach places.
    * b Use the Map:/b Periodically check your map. While it won’t show the exact location of the Cuccos, it can help you get your bearings./p

    h2 Bottle #3: Zora’s River Bottle /h2

    p The third bottle is found in Zora’s River as Young Link. You’ll need to win a mini-game involving Cuccos to obtain this one./p

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  • b Step 1: Head to Zora’s River:/b As Young Link, travel to Zora’s River, which is located east of Hyrule Field. Follow the path along the river, fighting or avoiding the Octoroks along the way.
  • b Step 2: Locate the Cucco Guy:/b Near the entrance to Zora’s Domain, you’ll find a man standing near a Cucco. This is the Cucco Rancher.
  • b Step 3: Play the Cucco Game:/b Talk to the Cucco Rancher. He’ll offer you a game where you have to keep a Cucco from flying away for a certain amount of time. He’ll charge you 10 rupees to play.
  • b Step 4: Keeping the Cucco in Bounds:/b The goal is to keep the Cucco within a small fenced area. The Cucco will try to fly away, and you need to prevent it from escaping by catching it and throwing it back into the enclosure.
    ul
    li b Catching the Cucco:/b Run towards the Cucco and press the action button to grab it.
    li b Throwing the Cucco:/b Once you’ve caught the Cucco, press the action button again to throw it. Aim for the center of the enclosure.
    li b Preventing Escape:/b The Cucco will constantly try to escape. Watch its movements and anticipate where it will try to fly.

    • /ul

  • b Step 5: Strategies for Success:/b
    ul
    li b Stay Close:/b Don’t stray too far from the Cucco. The closer you are, the faster you can react when it tries to escape.
    li b Anticipate Movements:/b Pay attention to the Cucco’s flapping. It will usually flap its wings before taking off. Use this as a warning sign.
    li b Quick Reactions:/b This mini-game requires quick reflexes. Be prepared to grab and throw the Cucco as soon as it starts to fly.

    • /ul

  • b Step 6: Win the Game:/b If you successfully keep the Cucco from escaping for the required time (usually around 30 seconds), the Cucco Rancher will be impressed with your skills.
  • b Step 7: Claim Your Prize:/b As a reward for winning the game, the Cucco Rancher will give you a bottle. The bottle will be empty.

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    p b Tips for the Cucco Game:/b
    * b Don’t Panic:/b It’s easy to get flustered when the Cucco starts flying around, but try to stay calm and focused.
    * b Use the Targetting System:/b The targetting system can help you keep track of the Cucco’s location.
    * b Practice Makes Perfect:/b If you fail the first few times, don’t give up. Keep practicing, and you’ll eventually get the hang of it./p

    h2 Bottle #4: Gerudo Fortress Bottle /h2

    p The fourth and final bottle is located within the Gerudo Fortress. This bottle is a bit more challenging to obtain, as it involves rescuing a carpenter. It also requires access to the Gerudo Fortress, which means you need to be an adult./p

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  • b Step 1: Reach Gerudo Fortress:/b As Adult Link, travel to the Gerudo Valley. You will likely have to cross the broken bridge using your horse, Epona. If you don’t have Epona yet, you can learn Epona’s song from Malon at Lon Lon Ranch. Once you reach the other side of the bridge, enter the Gerudo Fortress. You will be ambushed by Gerudo guards.
  • b Step 2: Infiltrate the Fortress:/b You will be captured by the Gerudo and thrown into a jail cell. Sneak past the Gerudo guards to avoid being caught. If you get caught, you’ll be thrown back into the jail cell, and you’ll have to start over.
    ul
    li b Avoiding Guards:/b Stay out of the guards’ line of sight. Use the walls and obstacles to your advantage.
    li b Using the Hookshot:/b If you have the Hookshot, you can use it to reach higher platforms and avoid the guards.

    • /ul

  • b Step 3: Locate the Imprisoned Carpenters:/b There are four carpenters imprisoned in the Gerudo Fortress. You need to find them and rescue them. The carpenters are located in different cells throughout the fortress.
    ul
    li b First Carpenter:/b He is located in the first jail cell to the right, after sneaking out of your initial cell.

    • li b Second Carpenter:/b He is located in the cell to the left after exiting the initial jail cell.
    li b Third Carpenter:/b He is in the building in the Northwest Corner of the map.

    li b Fourth Carpenter:/b He is in the building in the Southwest Corner of the map. He will give you the bottle.

    /ul

  • b Step 4: Rescuing the Carpenters:/b To rescue a carpenter, simply find the jail cell and defeat the Gerudo guard guarding it. Once the guard is defeated, the carpenter will be freed, and he will run off.
  • b Step 5: Obtain the Bottle:/b The fourth and final carpenter you rescue will be in the southwestern part of the fortress. After rescuing this carpenter, he will thank you and reward you with a bottle. The bottle will be empty.

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    p b Tips for the Gerudo Fortress:/b
    * b Use the Map:/b The map is essential for navigating the Gerudo Fortress. Use it to plan your route and avoid the guards.
    * b Save Frequently:/b The Gerudo Fortress can be challenging, so save your game frequently. This way, if you get caught, you won’t have to start over from the beginning.
    * b The Gerudo Mask: /b After rescuing all of the carpenters, talk to the foreman to get the Gerudo Mask. You can wear this mask to move freely about the Gerudo Fortress. You do not need the Gerudo Mask to get the fourth bottle, but it helps traverse the level more easily./p

    p b Filling Your Bottles:/b

    p Once you have acquired all four bottles, you can fill them with a variety of useful items:

    * b Fairies:/b Catch fairies in fairy fountains or by cutting grass in certain areas. Fairies will automatically revive you if you die.
    * b Potions:/b Buy potions from the potion shop in Kakariko Village or from the witch’s shop in Hyrule Field. Potions can restore health, magic, or provide temporary invincibility.
    * b Bugs:/b Catch bugs in grassy areas or by rolling into trees. Bugs are used in the trading sequence to obtain the Biggoron’s Sword.
    * b Fish:/b Catch fish in Zora’s River or Lake Hylia. Fish are used to feed Jabu-Jabu.
    * b Blue Fire:/b Obtain Blue Fire from the Ice Cavern. Blue Fire is used to melt the red ice that blocks certain areas in the game.
    * b Lon Lon Milk:/b Get Lon Lon Milk from Malon at Lon Lon Ranch (after acquiring Epona). Lon Lon Milk restores five hearts per serving.

    p b Conclusion:/b

    p Finding all four bottles in *Ocarina of Time* is a worthwhile endeavor. They provide essential storage for healing items, trading materials, and special power-ups, making your journey through Hyrule significantly easier and more enjoyable. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a master bottle collector!/p

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