This guide will show you how to get the two-handed Biggoron Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2. We’ll show you where to go, who to talk to, and explain why the Goron Sword is worth getting.
Use the Table of Contents, located in the left panel (top left button on the mobile menu) to navigate through this long guide more easily and quickly.
The Quest for the Biggoron Sword
As Adult Link, you can fill in that third weapon slot in the Equipment Menu. There are two ways to do this, the Giant’s Knife or Biggoron Sword.
On the top floor of Goron City, you’ll find Medigoron Masterworks on the east side. For 200 rupees, you can purchase the Giant’s Knife from him. This deals incredible damage and is matched only by its incredible lack of durability!
After a few swings against enemies (around 5), the Giant’s Knife will break and then deal half as much damage as the Master Sword (same as the Kokiri Sword).
While you can get a replacement for another 200 rupees, you can start the trading sequence for an even better sword that won’t break! This trading sequence is the longest in the game, longer than the Happy Mask Shop trading sequence.
When to start the Trading Sequence
You can start this trading sequence as soon as you become Adult Link. However, you would have needed to complete a few things first:
Get Epona
Epona is the biggest step for being able to complete this trading sequence. You’ll be handling materials that can spoil, and using teleportation songs will spoil them instantly.
Get the Sun’s Song
It’ll be incredibly useful to change between night and day to speed up some steps. You can get this by entering the Royal Family’s Tomb in the Graveyard.
Get the Hookshot
If you’re doing this as soon as you’re an adult, it’ll be good to get the Hookshot. There are some Skulwalltulas on one of the paths ahead, and you’ll need a ranged weapon to defeat them.
How to find the Kakariko Village ToolIf this is your first time playing Ocarina of Time and want the proper story experience, complete the Forest and Fire Temples before getting the Biggoron Sword.
1. Pocket Cucco
Go to Kakariko Village and talk to the Cucco Lady. She’ll give you a Pocket Egg that’ll hatch into a Pocket Cucco after it hatches.
When hatched, bring it into the house at the bottom of the staircase in Kakariko Village. Use it to wake Talon to make the Pocket Cucco Happy.
2. Cojiro
Return the Pocket Cucco to the Cucco Lady and she’ll ask if you’ll take her brother’s cucco, Cojiro. Accept it then ride Epona to the entrance of Kokiri Forest.
Before entering Kokiri Forest, turn Epona around so she’s facing north towards Ganon’s Castle.
Head into the Lost Woods and make a left at the first intersection. This is usually the area you’d find Skull Kid, but instead you’ll find the Master Craftsman’s Son. Show him Cojiro and he’ll give you the Odd Mushroom.
3. Odd Mushroom
You’ll only have 4 minutes to return the Odd Mushroom to Granny’s Potion Shop. If you fail, you can return to the Master Craftsman’s Son for another.
Get back to Epona and book it to Kakariko Village, being mindful to not fully deplete Epona’s stamina on the way there.
Epona’s stamina will recharge faster if it isn’t fully depleted. Fully depleting it will also slow her down a bit as her stamina recharges.
If it’s night, use the Sun’s Song to make it into daytime. Enter the Potion Shop near the gate to Death Mountain Trail. Take the left exit inside the Potion Shop, then enter Granny’s Potion Shop in the back.
Give Granny the Odd Mushroom and she’ll give you the Odd Poultice. This medicine only works “on him”, but as to why it’s not explained.
After turning in the Odd Mushroom, you’ll now be able to purchase the Blue Potion from Granny for 100 rupees. This will fully restore both your health and magic!
4. Odd Poultice
Return to the Lost Woods to find the Master Craftsman’s Son. In his place is the Kokiri girl, Fado. Give her the Odd Poultice to get the Poacher’s Saw.
5. Poacher’s Saw
Go to Gerudo Valley and jump across the broken bridge with Epona. Give the Poacher’s Saw to the Master Craftsman (the guy in the tiger pants) and he’ll give you the Broken Goron Sword in exchange.
6. Broken Goron Sword
Your next destination is Death Mountain. You’ll want to climb to the summit, the same area where you met the Great Fairy that gave you Din’s Fire.
Biggoron will be on the right side of the summit. Give him the Broken Goron Sword to get the Prescription. He’s in need in some eye drops, but the ingredients are only available in Zora Domain.
7. Prescription
When you’re near Zora River and Epona can’t go any farther, turn her around so she faces west. Head into Zora Domain to meet with King Zora.
If this is your first time returning to Zora Domain as an adult, you’ll need to visit the Ice Cavern in Zora’s Fountain to get some Blue Fire.
The Blue Fire found in the room past the spinning ice blade. Get some in a bottle then use it on the red ice to thaw King Zora.
Give the Prescription to the Zora King to get the Eyeball Frog. Like the Odd Mushroom, this frog will spoil unless you get it to its destination in time. You’ll have 2 minutes and 30 seconds to reach Lake Hylia, so don’t waste a second.
8. Eyeball Frog
The fastest way out is to jump down the frozen waterfall, exit to Zora River, and run through the water to reach Hyrule Field. Get on Epona and make it to the Lakeside Laboratory as soon as possible.
Give the Eyeball Frog to the Lake Scientist and he’ll give you the World’s Finest Eyedrops. This expires in 3 minutes and 30 seconds, so start rushing to Death Mountain on the other side of Hyrule Field.
9. World’s Finest Eyedrops
When you reach the chain-link wall on Death Mountain Trail, be sure to take out the Skullwalltulas first. If you don’t, you’ll lose a lot of precious time if they knock you down.
Use the Hookshot to get a boost up the wall, then climb to the top. Give the eyedrops to Biggoron and in return, he’ll give you the Claim Check.
10. Claim Check
In 3 days, Biggoron will have the Biggoron Sword ready. Use the Sun’s Song to make 3 days fly by quickly, then turn in the Claim Check for the Biggoron Sword!
If you have a Giant’s Knife in your inventory, Biggoron will take it from you to give you the Biggoron Sword.
Biggoron Sword
This two-handed sword is an excellent weapon if you like hitting as hard as possible. It deals twice as much damage as the Master Sword and has a much longer reach. Meanwhile, its Jump Attack deals four times the damage of a regular swing from the Master Sword.
There are two downsides to this weapon however. First is that you can’t use your shield while wielding it. Second is that it has a slight delay whenever you swing it, so you’ll need some practice with it.
Use this weapon’s long reach to your advantage. You can wind up your attacks as your enemies move in to attack you.
Trading Sequence Summary
Here’s a short summary of the steps needed to complete the trading sequence to unlock the Biggoron Sword:
- Get the Pocket Cucco from the Cucco Lady in Kakariko Village, then use it to wake up Talon.
- Wake up the Master Craftsman’s Son with Cojiro in the Lost Woods.
- Give the Odd Mushroom to Granny in Kakariko Village before it spoils.
- Give the Odd Poultice to Fado in the Lost Woods.
- Give the Poacher’s Saw to the Master Craftsman in Gerudo Valley.
- Give the Broken Goron Sword to Biggoron on Death Mountain Trail.
- Thaw King Zora with Blue Fire then give him the Prescription.
- Rush to the Lakeside Laboratory in Lake Hylia and give the Eyeball Frog to the scientist.
- Race back to Biggoron and give him the eyedrops before they expire.
- Wait for 3 full days to pass
- Give the Claim Check to Biggoron to get the Biggoron Sword
