Glitches in Phantom Hourglass

These are the glitches which are possible to perform in Phantom Hourglass. Please read the Glitch Disclaimer Notes before attempting any of the glitches on this page.

Freezing Glitch
Risk Level: Low At any point in the game before you face Jolene for the final time, you can make your game freeze up. First you need to let her find you. When she does, sail over to a Golden Frog. When she is on the edge of her sights, shoot the frog. By the time your artillery makes contact with the animal, Jolene will have seen you. These two events will be activated at the same time and the scripts will collide, freezing your game. The only way to fix this is to shut off your game. You will simply return to the last place you saved and continue on from there. If you have done something important in game, I suggest you save before attempting this glitch.

Jumping Doors Glitch
Risk Level: none

Firstly go to an area where there are two signs near the entrance (must be top of screen) such as the first room in the Pyramid in the north-east of the Isle of the Dead or Mutoh's Temple. Then go in front of them slightly so the two signs are behind you then use the grappling hook to attach the two signs together. Now perform the slingshot move, by pushing against the rope so it launches you forward, and you will get past the door.

Cucco Glitch
Risk Level: Moderate

Go to any island that has Cuccos on it. Grab one, and trap it in a corner. Hit it until one more hit will make it attack you. Drop a Bomb next to it, and just as it's about to explode, throw the Grappling Hook at it. If done correctly, when the Bomb explodes, it will attack you, and the Grappling Hook will be frozen in mid-air.

Temple of the Ocean King Glitch
Risk Level: Depends

Go to the exterior of the Temple of the Ocean. Go to the tree closest to it, on the upper-left side. Use your Great Spin Attack on the right side of the tree. If done on the right angle, you will go through the wall of the Temple of the Ocean King and can explore the out of bound area surrounding it. If you jump down the cliff above the Mountain Passage, you will become stuck in Oshus's fence.

Arrow Glitch
Risk Level: None

Go to a place where there are two things you can grapple onto. Use your Grappling Hook to make a tightrope, and walk slightly into it, not enough to slingshot you. Then, quickly take out your Bow and shoot an Arrow into it. If done correctly, it will ricochet continuesly off the inside of the Grappling Hook.