How to unlock Fire Arrows in Zelda Ocarina of Time

Published Nov 10, 2026, 2:02 PM EST Shoot for the sun… literally Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon Unlocking Fire Arrows is a great way to expand Link's arsenal in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. By hitting targets with these special arrows, Link can set them on fire, which is fairly useful in different scenarios, from fighting certain enemies to lighting totems to open doors. Before you can get your hands on them, you will need to progress through the story and solve a riddle. If you need help figuring out all the steps, don't fret. Here's how to unlock Fire Arrows in Zelda Ocarina of Time. How to unlock Fire Arrows in Zelda Ocarina of Time Before you start shooting Fire Arrows around Hyrule, you need to meet one prerequisite: complete the Water Temple in Lake Hylia. Graphic: Paulo Kawanishi/Polygon | Source images: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo If you have already finished the Water Temple, head to the largest island in the middle of the lake (the one with the large tree) and read the tablet located on the its southeast side. The message says, "When the lake is full and dawn breaks, release an arrow toward the halo of light," which basically means that you need to shoot an arrow at the sun. Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon Wait until daytime and aim your bow at the rising sun. If you're visiting the lake during the night, you can use the Sun's Song to speed the process up. As you aim your bow at the sun, an orange-reddish circle will appear around it, indicating that you should fire the arrow. A short cutscene will play, showing the arrow landing on the island in front of you. Head there and pick up the Fire Arrow. Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon When it comes to using Fire Arrows, it's important to keep in mind that they aren't a separate type of arrow. What you unlock is the ability to magically imbue your arrows with fire. While this means you won't have to carry a stock of each type, it also means that you have only one set of arrows to use, whether you're shooting regular or Fire Arrows. Additionally, Fire Arrows cost one magic power per shot, considerably limiting the number of times you can use them. 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.