To get the Goron Tunic in the Ocarina of Time remake, go to Goron City as adult Link, find the rolling Goron one level down from the top entrance, and set off a bomb near him so he stops. Then talk to him and go through all of his dialogue until he hands you the tunic.
The Goron Tunic is the red one that lets you withstand high temperatures, and the Fire Temple is built around it. Below is what to bring, how to time the bomb, how to wear it, and how to get from Goron City to the temple.
What You Need First
- To be adult Link. Pull the Master Sword first. Young Link can stop the same Goron, but he gets a different reward.
- Bombs. Your Bomb Bag from Dodongo’s Cavern is the easiest source, and Bomb Flowers grow nearby if you run out.
- The Hookshot. You do not need it for the tunic, but you need it right after, so get it first. Our Hookshot guide has the grave to open.
Our Death Mountain guide covers the road up to Goron City if you need it. The quest shows up in Threads of Time as “Disaster in Goron City.”
How to Stop the Rolling Goron
- Enter Goron City from the top. Go down one level, and a Goron is rolling around the walkway.
- Learn his route. He starts and ends it near the Bomb Flowers on the left. He slows down there, which gives you your widest window.
- Put bombs on ZR. Hold R, select them, and let go. Our quick swap guide explains the bar.
- Set off a bomb near him. Pull a bomb out with ZR and follow the on-screen prompt to set it down or throw it so it goes off as he passes. It has to detonate close to him.
- Talk to him. Once he stops, walk up and speak to him.
- Go through every dialogue option. The Goron turns out to be named Link, after you, and he is Darunia’s son. He explains what has happened to the Gorons. Keep going until he gives you the tunic and tells you where to go.
Tips if the Bomb Keeps Missing
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| The bomb goes off too late | Use bombs from your bag rather than Bomb Flowers. They have a shorter fuse, so you can react more quickly. |
| He rolls past too quickly | Wait for him near the Bomb Flowers on the left, where he slows down. |
| You keep running out | Pick up a Bomb Flower nearby instead. |
| The bomb lands behind him | Drop it ahead of where he is heading, not where he is now. |
How to Equip the Goron Tunic
Getting it does not put it on. Tunics only change from the pause menu, so press + and go to the equipment screen, then select the red tunic. We have found nothing that puts tunics on the quick-select bar or the D-pad, so get in the habit of changing before you enter somewhere hot.
Wear it for these:
- Death Mountain Crater. The heat drains your hearts without it.
- The Fire Temple, from the moment you step through the door.
- The fight at the end of the temple, in an arena surrounded by lava.
How to Get to the Fire Temple From Here
The Goron points you to the same place you are headed anyway.
- Go to the bottom level of Goron City. Darunia’s room is at the back.
- Pull the statue. It reveals the way through to Death Mountain Crater.
- Cross the bridge with the Hookshot. On the far side, Sheik teaches you the Bolero of Fire, a warp song that brings you back here later.
- Take the left doorway. Drop down and follow the passage to the temple’s entrance.
Inside, the prize is the Megaton Hammer, and our guide has the route. The Great Fairy in the crater is worth a return trip too. She doubles your magic, and our Great Fairy Fountain guide shows where she is.
What Young Link Gets Instead
Young Link can use the same bomb trick on the same Goron. His reward is the Bigger Bomb Bag, which raises your limit from 20 bombs to 30, as our bomb guide explains. It is worth doing on one of your trips through Goron City, because you can use it as adult Link too.
The Water Temple’s Zora Tunic comes from a different place: King Zora, once Blue Fire from the Ice Cavern frees him. Our 1998 item list covers the rest of Link’s gear, and every remake guide is on our Zelda hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you get the Goron Tunic in the Ocarina of Time remake? In Goron City, from the rolling Goron one level down from the top entrance. You have to be adult Link.
How do you stop the rolling Goron? Set off a bomb close to him. He slows down near the Bomb Flowers on the left, so that is the easiest place to do it.
Why won’t the rolling Goron stop? The bomb has to detonate near him. Bombs from your bag have a shorter fuse than Bomb Flowers, which makes the timing easier.
How do you put on the Goron Tunic? Press + and select it on the equipment screen of the pause menu. It does not go on the quick-select bar.
What does the Goron Tunic do? It lets Link withstand high temperatures, which you need for Death Mountain Crater and the Fire Temple.
What happens if young Link stops the rolling Goron? He gets the Bigger Bomb Bag instead, which holds 30 bombs.