In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, the Hookshot is one of the most important items for adult Link's journey.
The Hookshot is used in both traversal and combat. It can be used to stun (even kill) enemies or traverse gaps. Link can even use Hookshot on wooden objects to pull Link towards a certain direction. Additionally, the Hookshot is vital when you explore the Water Temple later in the game.
Wondering how to get it? Here's how.
How to Get Hookshot in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
After you regain control of adult Link in the Temple of Time, Sheik will appear and recommend that you visit Kakariko Village before you head to the Forest Temple.
Once at Kakariko Village, head to Kakariko Graveyard, then enter Gravekeeper Dampé's house. Inside, read his diary on the floor. In his diary, he writes about his Heart-Pounding Grave-Digging Tours. Dampé also reveals that he took some treasure with him into his grave. Yup, you guessed it - it's the Hookshot.
His diary also reveals something special on his tomb, but you can only see it at night. Make sure it's nighttime before you continue - if it isn't, use the Sun Song to change time.
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Leave the house and take the stairs in front of you so that you end up north of the graveyard. You'll notice a tombstone with some smoke coming out of it - that's Dampé's Grave. Head to the back of the tombstone and pull it to reveal a hidden passage.
Enter the hidden passage and go straight to meet Dampé's spirit. He'll reveal that now that he's a ghost, he no longer does the Heart-Pounding Grave-Digging Tours. Instead, he hosts Dampé's Race. He'll reveal he dug a tunnel out of the ruins beneath his grave - and he wants you to race through them. Take note that he will automatically disqualify you if you trail too far behind.
The race begins immediately after your dialogue with Dampé, and you'll have to chase him through the tunnels. He leaves purple flames as he travels to prevent you from getting lost. Once you reach the end of the tunnels, Dampé will give you a reward: the Hookshot. You'll also get a chest.
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