
New enemies include several Stalfos, Lizalfos (found in the boulder room) and even an Iron Knuckle. Most doors are blocked with iron bars, and the Big Key and Megaton Hammer come very early. There are fewer Gorons than in the normal version as well. Also, some switches need the Spin Attack to be activated, including one that is hidden inside a crate and can't be seen. Some invisible walls and time blocks are found in the dungeon. Additionally, most make use of the Hookshot. Compared to the original version of the dungeon, the redesigned layout features a lesser focus on enemies and a stronger focus on puzzles. Honoring the name of the dungeon, the first rooms require Din's Fire to light several torches.


Similarly to the rest of the dungeons, the Fire Temple was altered in the Master Quest version of Ocarina of Time. The only real defense against the dragon is the aforementioned Hammer, which Link can put in practice as soon as the dragon is hesitating in one of the fire holes placed in the battle arena's floor. Defeated by an ancient hero with the Megaton Hammer, he was resurrected by the evil Ganon. The Temple is home to an ancient dragon, Volvagia, who is known to have eaten Gorons in the past. The dungeon as a whole is notable for having a nearly-symmetrical architecture: From floor three upwards, the interior of the temple is divided into two, although Link only needs to visit the western territory to succeed on his quest (in fact, the other portion can only be accessed from the third floor by using the " Scarecrow's Song"). Once the Megaton Hammer is found, after defeating the mini-boss Flare Dancer, Link may use it to break obstacles or create new paths. Throughout the Temple, there are bridges and platforms over magma that must be crossed, as well as complex mazes (one of them consisting of fire walls). When a Goron is released, he gives Link a clue or tip regarding the use of the so-called special crop, although some offer other facts Link also receives keys to open locked doors. Link's progress in the Fire Temple is based on opening jails so that the imprisoned Gorons can be freed.

The maze of the rolling rocks on the third floor

In the boss room is a giant rock platform where the battle takes place. Being in an active volcano, the Fire Temple is filled with many lava pits including the boss room. The Fire Temple is located deep within the Death Mountain Crater and is only accessible to Link by use of the Goron Tunic, which is given to him by Darunia's son, Link, in the hopes that he will rescue the other Gorons. Overview Ocarina of Time Entrance to the Temple
