At this point, we are all used to Zelda’s memorable soundtrack that plays when you discover a secret in the game. Many of the interactions in Zelda: Ocarina of Time travel beyond time trigger many interesting events in the future, such as learning Epona’s song as a child that allows you to ride her when Link becomes an adult. Soft Soils are also optional, but they do carry a lot of secrecy inside, from containing Gold Skulltula to setting up a travel path for Adult Link.
In this guide, I will help you find ten Soft Soil locations in Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake. There are 10 Soft Soil spots you will come across in the game, hidden in different locations around the map. Some of them are lucrative places, while others will appear directly on the route.
All 10 Locations for Soft Soil in Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
| Soft Soil | Location | Rewards |
| Lost Woods Soft Soil #1 | Found in Lost Woods | Shortcut to Granny in Kakariko Village and Gold Skulltula, and also a chest containing a purple rupee. |
| Lost Woods Soft Soil #2 | Found in Lost Woods | Gold Skulltula |
| Kokiri Shop Soft Soil #3 | Found in Kokiri Forest behind Kokiri Shop | 26 Rupees |
| Death Mountain Crater Soft Soil #4 | Found near the Death Mountain Crater | Piece of Heart |
| Death Mountain Trail Soft Soil #5 | Found near the Death Mountain Trail near the Dodongo Cavern. | Piece of Heart and sets up a shortcut to Biggoron. |
| Lake Hylia Soft Soil #6 | Near the Lakeside Laboratory in Lake Hylia | Piece of Heart and shortcut to Fishing Pond |
| Gerudo Valley Soft Soil #7 | Found under the bridge in Gerudo Valley | Access to Red Rupees and Gold Skulltula behind the waterfall. |
| Graveyard Soft Soil #8 | At the northwest section of the Graveyard | Piece of Heart |
| Evil Desert Colossus Soft Soil #9 | Found near the Spirit Temple’s Entrance in Evil Desert Colossus | Piece of Heart |
| Zora River Soft Soil #10 | Found West of the Zora River | Used to reach Heart Piece and Gold Skulltula in the river; sets up a quicker trip to Zora’s Domain. |
All Soft Soil found in Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake mentioned in the article can be accessed by using the Child Link. The locations are pretty straightforward, as most are found out in the open, with only a few exceptions that require a bit of walking. Most Soft Soil spots will have a Gold Skulltula, but you will need to release a bug near it to get the item. Just buy Bottle Bug from the potion shop for 50 Rupees before starting the journey.
Tip: Before starting the journey, buy 10 Beans from the Bean Seller at Zora River. Once you find a Soft Soil, plant the beans to reap the rewards later. When you are visiting all the Soft Soil locations as a Child Link, you will create a sprout by planting the beans, which will grow into a full-grown floating leaf, unlocking routes to various secrets in the game.
Soft Soil Location #1 | Lost Wood
Requirement: After clearing inside the Deku Tree.
From Lost Wood’s entrance, turn left to get into the area with the Skull Kid; now take another left and look at the patch of land at the corner to the left. Here, you will find the first Soft Soil on the ground.
Soft Soil Location #2 | Lost Wood
Requirement: Same as before, after clearing inside the Deku Tree.
The second one is also found in Lost Woods, but you will need to travel a bit to get your hands on this one. The maze-like structure of Lost Woods is the hardest part of the second Soft Soil location. Do follow the directions carefully to reach the spot:
First, get to the Lost Woods entrance, then go: Right > Left > Right > Left > Left. Here, you will find the Soft Soil on the right, as marked in the image above. It’s found near the spot where you will find the Bigger Deku Nut Bag and Biggest Deku- Stick Bag in the game.
Soft Soil Location #3 | Kokiri Forest
Requirement: After clearing inside the Deku Tree
The third Soft Soil is found behind the Kokiri Shop; just head to the Kokiri Forest. First, make your way to the entrance of Lost Wood and exit the area, which will take you to the Kokiri Forest. Here, head to the shop northeast of the map; you will find the Soft Soil behind the shop.
Soft Soil Location #4 | Death Mountain Crater
Requirement: After learning Bolero of Fire.
Use Bolero of Fire as Young Link to travel to Death Mountain Crater, and you will quickly find Soft Soil near the spot in the middle of the area.
Soft Soil Location #5 | Death Mountain Trail
Requirement: After getting the Goron’s Bracelet.
You will find the fifth Soft Soil near the entrance to Dodongo’s Caverns after blowing up the rock blocking it. Just follow the Death Mountain Trail, climb up the rock, and on your left you will find the entrance to Dodongo’s Cavern.
Note: Make sure to head inside Dodongo’s Cavern to find 5 Gold Skulltulas in the area before departing for the next Soft Soil location.
Soft Soil Location #6 | Lake Hylia
Requirement: After clearing Dodongo’s Cavern.
Travel to Lake Hylia by playing Serenade of Water. Once in the region, cross the wooden bridges to reach the land, check in at the entrance to the Lakeside Laboratory, and you will find Soft Soil outside.
Soft Soil Location #7 | Gerudo Valley
Requirement: After clearing inside the Deku Tree.
Once you are in Gerudo Valley, cross the first wooden bridge to get to the large area with another bridge in the middle. We are not going to take the second bridge; instead, we will go under it, as marked with the arrow icon in the image. Use the chicken to glide in the air and descend to the lower area, and you will find the Soft Soil on the ground. I’ve made a yellow icon on the minimap on the bottom-right of the image to pinpoint the location.
Soft Soil Location #8 | Graveyard
Requirement: After clearing inside the Deku Tree.
Play the Nocturne of Shadow to travel to the Graveyard, turn around, and head to the northwest corner of the area to find the Soft Soil at the corner, near the large tree.
Soft Soil Location #9 | Evil Desert Colossus
Requirement: After learning the Requiem of Spirit
Get to Evil Desert Colossus by playing Requiem of Spirit, head to the Spirit Temple’s entrance, and you will find the Soft Soil on the left, near the stairs.
Also Read: Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake – All Empty Bottle Locations
Soft Soil Location #10 | Zora River
Requirement: After clearing Dodongo’s Cavern.
Follow the path to the Zora River, and you will find the Soft Soil near the Bean Seller (selling magic beans), west of the map.
From the Zora River, buy magic beans from the bean seller, then plant the seed in the Soft Soil as a child Link. Once you come back to the spot as an Adult Link, you will find a floating leaf platform that can be used to travel to different places. When you are planting the beans on the spot, you can play Song of Storm to make fairies appear around them.
