How to get the Zora Tunic in Ocarina of Time

Published Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 AM EST How to get the Zora Tunic for free Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon Once you get the Zora Tunic in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, you'll be ready to explore the waters of Hyrule. Before you obtain this tunic, the only way to explore underwater is by diving, and even if you have the Golden Scale, Link always has to come up for air. However, after you get the tunic — and a pair of special boots — you'll be able to freely walk under the water. Besides, you must have the tunic to progress the story and complete the Water Temple. Here's where to get the Zora Tunic in Zelda Ocarina of Time. Where to get the Zora Tunic in Zelda Ocarina of Time There are two ways to obtain the Zora Tunic. You can either receive it for free from King Zora as adult Link or buy it from the Shop Owner in Zora Domain for 600 rupees. You should not even think about wasting your rupees doing this, since you can get the tunic from progressing in the main story. Graphic: Paulo Kawanishi/Polygon | Source images: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo King Zora will reward you with the Zora Tunic after you free him from the ice in Zora Domain during the "Disaster in Zora Domain" quest. Travel to Zora Domain to find that the place — and its citizens — frozen. To progress through the quest, you must go to Zora Fountain, where you previously found Jabu-Jabu, and enter the Ice Cavern dungeon on the north side. Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon Completing this dungeon rewards you with the Iron Boots. Before leaving the place, be sure to capture a blue fire in an empty bottle. Then, head back to Zora Domain and release the fire next to King Zora to thaw him. After asking Link to once again help his daughter, Princess Ruto, King Zora will give him the Zora Tunic. Keep in mind that, even while wearing this tunic, if you use the diving command, Link will still come up for air. If you want to stay underwater longer, you must equip the Iron Boots alongside the Zora Tunic. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is a little bit different than the original game, so if you need guides to help you through, we don’t blame you. We have walkthroughs for all the dungeons, from the Deku Tree to Ganondorf's Castle. We also have guides for the sillier, in-between parts of the game, like when you have to find Richard (the dog) or Cuccos. For those going for 100% completion, we also have guides on where to find every Piece of Heart, every Gold Skulltula token, and where to plant every Magic Bean.