How To Get More Rupees In The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

Merchant goods in Hyrule don't come cheap, so if you find yourself short on Rupees, try some of these methods to fill your Rupee Bag. Published Nov 12, 2026, 5:01 AM EST Although Kaitlyn grew up with a passion for both video games and writing, she never imagined she'd eventually combine them into a career. Now, with several years of experience in the industry across Guides, Features, News, & Reviews, Kaitlyn enjoys nothing more than continuing to deep dive into the games she's passionate about and share her findings with readers. In her downtime, Kaitlyn enjoys unwinding with her favorite horror films, despite being a major scaredy-cat. Since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a remake of a widely beloved game, plenty of players are hopping into this adventure knowing exactly what they're doing. Most have mastered everything from boss fights to the ways to stockpile Rupees. Of course, if you're experiencing Ocarina of Time for the first time in the remake, you probably don't have years of tips and tricks to aid you on your adventure. For that reason, we took the time to put together some of the ways you can farm Rupees, just in case you find yourself short the next time you're standing in front of the offering pool at one of the Great Fairy Fountains. Cut Down Grass While it may not be the most glamorous way to earn Rupees, it is the most consistent and widely accessible regardless of where you are in the story. Every area in Hyrule is covered in grass that can be chopped with a swipe of Link's sword, and more often than not, Rupees will fall out. Now, it's only green Rupees. So it won't seem like anything significant at the moment, but if you do this everywhere you go, then I promise it racks up quickly. It's something you can do without going out of your way, which makes it feel less like farming. So, regardless of whether you use another method mentioned here, I still recommend doing this. If you're thorough with it, you honestly shouldn't ever find yourself short at any shop, even if you ignore these other methods. Break Pots This is probably the most obvious thing I could list on here, but you never know what someone might be overlooking. Breakable Pots aren't as plentiful as the aforementioned grass; however, you should find a handful in almost every area, and the benefit of these is that they may occasionally contain more than one green Rupee. If you head through the castle gates to Hyrule Castle Town as Young Link, take the very first door on the right before going down the steps. Inside, you'll find a room full of pots to smash and plenty of Rupees to collect. Sell Bottled Bugs And Fish In Hyrule Castle Town, you can also find a strange merchant off the west side of the town square fountain. He'll be sitting on his knees, slapping his hands on the ground, begging for you to sell him bottled things. Specifically, he's looking for bottled bugs and fish. To collect these, you'll need empty bottles, which you can find at various merchants in the game, including in Castle Town. When you have a few, keep an eye out for bugs when chopping down grass and use the bottles to scoop them up when you spot them. You can also scoop up plenty of fish in the Zora Domain near the Zora attempting to catch them. However, even though fish can sell for more, bugs are easier to come by and then turn around and sell, so if you're planning to farm for a while, I'd recommend going the bug route. Mini-Games And Challenges If you're feeling up for it, there are a few more unique methods to earn Rupees, including challenges and carnival games. They can be a great way to increase your funds quickly since they can be replayed, but the two drawbacks are that there is an upfront cost and the efficiency of this method directly correlates to how good you are at that challenge. For example, if you're great at the Shooting-Gallery game, then the 20 Rupee reward for a perfect score is an easy way to earn hundreds of Rupees quickly without traveling. Not every game will always reward Rupees, so pay attention when the prizes are being discussed. Initial prizes are often an upgrade of some kind. Some of the games and challenges you can find around Hyrule include: Diving Challenge – Zora Domain (Young Link) Shooting–Gallery (Expert Mode) — Hyrule Castle Town (Young Link) / Kakariko Village (Adult Link) Bombchu Bowling Alley — Hyrule Castle Town (Young Link) Grave-Diggin' Tour – Kakariko Village (Young Link) Skull Kid Memory Game – Lost Woods (Young Link) Treasure-Chest Game – Hyrule Castle Town (Young Link) Fishing – Lake Hylia