The Water Temple - Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Blind Playthrough [Part 13]

The player begins their adventure in the Water Temple, facing challenges such as hostile water spiders and navigating through the temple's Egyptian-themed architecture. They discuss the mechanics of the Iron Boots for underwater exploration and speculate on the potential need to drain water levels, using the Hookshot for puzzle-solving. The player also encounters a mysterious freezing effect when using the Hookshot on certain enemies.

The player meets Princess Ruto, who has grown up and is now able to assist in the quest to save Zora's Domain. They have awakened the Water Sage and are guided by Ruto to change the water levels within the temple, using the Hookshot to open doors and progress. The player also discusses the game's mechanics, such as the inability to swing the sword underwater.

The player focuses on manipulating the water levels within the dungeon, discovering that fire is automatically lit in certain areas. They encounter a unique enemy, the Shellblade, with a weak point in its internal muscle. The player also discusses the mechanics of obtaining small keys and the strategic choices involved in using them to access different areas of the dungeon.

The player interacts with underwater devices and puzzles, attempting to move objects and activate mechanisms to progress. They express frustration with the limitations of their character's abilities, such as the inability to use bombs or the hammer effectively in certain situations. The player also discusses the strategic use of the Hookshot to navigate the temple's challenges.

The player explores hidden paths and rooms within the Water Temple, discovering new areas as they change the water levels. They encounter a sea dragon-like mechanism and struggle with its operation, eventually finding a solution. The player also discusses the importance of trying different strategies and the process of elimination in overcoming the dungeon's challenges.

The player continues to navigate the Water Temple's intricate design, discussing the need to constantly change between the Iron Boots and regular boots. They encounter a room with a skull that appears when the water level is down and strategize about how to reach it. The player also expresses their appreciation for the dungeon's unique design and the absence of clichéd underwater music.

The player faces a timed challenge involving the use of small keys and the manipulation of water levels. They express frustration with the game's mechanics, such as the inability to use a hookshot from a distance, and discuss the need for speed and strategy in overcoming obstacles. The player also reflects on the importance of managing their inventory and the challenges of the dungeon's design.

The player battles new enemies called Stingers and experiences significant health loss. They navigate through rooms filled with these creatures and struggle with the temple's traps. The player also discusses the importance of finding treasure chests and the strategic use of bombs to progress.

The player devises strategies for managing the water levels to reach treasure chests and unlock new areas. They encounter challenges such as spikes and the need to make quick decisions about which doors to open with their small keys. The player also discusses the importance of the Triforce and the need to play a specific song to open certain pathways.

The player faces a unique boss battle against a dark version of themselves, referred to as Dark Link. This mirror match is intense and requires the player to learn and counter their own moves. The player experiments with different strategies, including the use of arrows and magic, to defeat their doppelganger.

The player discovers that fire magic is effective against Dark Link and uses it strategically during the boss fight. They also discuss the importance of understanding the boss's attack patterns and finding openings to strike. The player experiences a thrilling and challenging battle, ultimately emerging victorious.

The player encounters vortexes in the Snake Room and must navigate carefully to avoid being swept away. They discuss the use of heavy boots to resist the vortexes' pull and the strategic use of the Hookshot to reach different platforms. The player also reflects on the challenges of the temple and their excitement to explore with the newly acquired Longshot ability.

The player receives an upgrade to the Hookshot, now called the Longshot, which allows them to reach previously inaccessible areas. They discuss their plans to revisit earlier locations with this new ability and anticipate the discovery of new secrets. The player also reflects on the challenges and satisfaction of conquering the Water Temple.

The player encounters boulder puzzles and works to maneuver them onto switches to progress. They also rescue Skulltulas, discussing the possibility of additional rewards for their efforts. The player experiences frustration with the complexity of the puzzles but ultimately finds satisfaction in solving them.

The player solves light puzzles, using fire arrows to illuminate targets and unlock new areas. They discuss the mechanics of the puzzles and the satisfaction of overcoming them. The player also retrieves a final chest, which contains a boss key, and prepares to face the next challenge.

The player faces the boss, Morpher, in a battle that requires them to use the Hookshot to extract and attack the boss's nucleus. They discuss the strategy of the fight, the importance of avoiding the boss's attacks, and the satisfaction of defeating it.

After the boss battle, the player witnesses Ruto's transformation into the Sage of Water and receives the Water Medallion. They discuss the implications of this transformation and the importance of the medallion for their quest. The player also reflects on the connection between Ruto and Princess Zelda.

The player reflects on their experience in the Water Temple, discussing the challenges they faced and the strategies they used. They express excitement about exploring previous areas with their new abilities and anticipate discovering new elements related to their quest.

The player celebrates the completion of the Water Temple and discusses their next steps, which include revisiting earlier areas with the Longshot and potentially transforming back into Young Link to explore further. They express gratitude to their audience and excitement for the upcoming adventures.