To beat Twinrova in the Ocarina of Time remake, raise the Mirror Shield with ZL and bounce each sister’s beam into the other until they merge. After that, catch three blasts of the same element on the shield so it fires back at her, then jump to where she falls and slash her, about three times over.
She is the boss of the Spirit Temple, and the Mirror Shield does almost all the work. The one mistake to avoid is treating both phases the same, because the second one changes what the shield wants. Below is how to get there, each phase, and what you win.
Before the Fight
Get the Mirror Shield. It is in a chest on the adult side of the Spirit Temple, past the second Iron Knuckle. The 1998 temple order guide shows where the temple sits in the run.
Finish the climb. A third Iron Knuckle guards the way in, and beating it opens the door.
Save and stock up. Our save guide covers saving. Fairies in bottles help, and our bottle guide lists where bottles come from.
The Buttons You Need
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Raise the shield and target | Hold ZL |
| Slash with your sword | Y |
| Jump, or side jump and backflip while targeting | X |
Our shield guide explains why ZL does both jobs at once, which is ideal here: hold it and Link keeps facing the sister he is targeting with the shield up. Our jump guide covers the rest of the moves.
Phase 1: Koume and Kotake
Koume throws fire and Kotake throws ice, and they take turns.
- Watch for the magic circle. The sister with a circle in front of her is about to fire.
- Target her and hold ZL. Her beam hits the Mirror Shield.
- Turn so the beam points at the other sister. Fire hurts Kotake, and ice hurts Koume, so the blast has to land on the sister who did not throw it.
- Keep it up until they merge. It took four reflected hits in the original, and the sisters take turns firing, so keep your eyes open.
Do not bother with the Fairy Bow or other ranged weapons in this phase. They do nothing to either sister. After enough hits (four in the original), the two merge into Twinrova.
Phase 2: Twinrova
This is where the fight changes. You want to catch her blasts now, not reflect them right away.
- Watch her wand. It shows which element she is about to fire. Fire hits hard, and ice freezes Link.
- Block one element three times in a row with the Mirror Shield. The shield stores the energy. If you block the other element, the charge cancels, and you start again.
- Send it back. After the third block, the shield releases the energy at her, and she falls onto one of the four small platforms around the arena.
- Jump over and slash her with Y until she flies back up.
- Do it again. Expect about three rounds in total.
If you catch the wrong element, step out of its path and wait for the next one. She will also dive-bomb you at times, so dodge to the side when she does.
Tips for the Fight
- Keep moving between attacks. Circling the arena makes it easier to get a good angle on the next beam.
- Stay near the middle to catch. You need to reach whichever platform she drops onto, so do not get stuck out on a far edge.
- Leave the Biggoron Sword in the menu. The Biggoron Sword hits hardest, but it takes both hands, and this whole fight needs your shield.
- Do not reach for arrows. Fire Arrows and Ice Arrows will not win this one for you. The shield is the whole fight.
What You Get for Beating Twinrova
A Heart Container lies where she fell. Take it to gain a heart and refill your health. Nabooru then gives you the Spirit Medallion.
The Hall of Fallen Foes is where the remake lets you challenge powerful enemies again. Our 1998 boss list shows where she falls in the order, and our what to do after the Water Temple guide lists what to tidy up before the end. If you have Bongo Bongo behind you too, the Temple of Time is your next stop. Every remake guide is on our Zelda hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you need to beat Twinrova? The Mirror Shield from the Spirit Temple. It handles both phases of the fight.
How do you reflect the sisters’ beams? Hold ZL with the Mirror Shield and turn so the beam points at the other sister.
Why is the shield not stunning Twinrova? You are mixing elements. In the second phase, you need three blocks of the same element in a row.
Do arrows work on Twinrova? No. The Fairy Bow and other ranged weapons do nothing to the sisters in the first phase, and the shield handles the second.
How many hits does Twinrova take? Four reflected hits ended the first phase in the original, and then a few rounds of the charged shield and your sword end the second.
What does Twinrova drop? A Heart Container. Nabooru then gives you the Spirit Medallion.