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The {{Term/Store|Time Block|Time Blocks|Series, OoT, OoT3D}} is an object in {{OoT}}.{{Name Ref|OoT}}
{{Term/Store|Time Block|Time Blocks|Series, OoT, OoT3D|plural}} are {{Plural|OoT3D|Object|link}} in {{OoT}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |publisher= Prima |page= 52}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|game= OoT3D|publisher= Prima|page= 235}}</ref>


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
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{{Plural|OoT|Time Block}} are dark blue {{Plural|OoT|Block|link}} with the [[Symbol#Symbol of Time|Symbol of Time]] carved on them.<ref>{{Cite|Hey... Isn't that the same design that's on the {{Color|OoT Light Blue|Door of Time}}?|Navi|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|game= OoT|publisher= Nintendo|page= 69}}</ref> They are used in various puzzles in {{OoT|-}} and can be displaced, summoned, or returned to their original location by playing the "{{Term|OoT|Song of Time|link}}". Depending on the context, the blocks are used as platforms or as a means of obstructing entrances. When activated with the "Song of Time," a cylinder of radiant blue light surrounds the object.
{{Plural|OoT3D|Time Block}} that have a [[Symbol#Symbol of Time|Symbol of Time]] emblazoned on them can be removed and brought back by playing the "{{Term|OoT3D|Song of Time|link}}." They are used in various puzzles in {{OoT|-}}. A {{Term|OoT3D|Time Block}} also blocks the exit of {{Term|OoT3D|Dampé|link}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|?|link|display= grave}}, which he references after his race with {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} before departing.<ref>{{Cite|One more thing! Be careful on your way back! Heheheh....|Dampé|OoT}}</ref> If {{Term|OoT3D|Navi|link}} turns green and flies over to an area which cannot be targeted, the "{{Term|OoT3D|Song of Time}}" can be played to summon {{Plural|OoT3D|Time Block}}. These instances include the sliding block puzzle in the {{Term|OoT3D|Ice Cavern|link}} and the lava room in {{Term|OoT3D|Goron City|link}}. Another {{Term|OoT3D|Time Block}} appears in the {{Term|OoT3D|Fire Temple|link}} in the first room to the right of the entry room, which can be moved and removed with the {{Term|OoT3D|Song of Time}} to either open a pathway to a tunnel or serve as a platform to climb onto the ledge above said tunnel.
 
{{Plural|OoT|Time Block}} function as obstacles in the following locations:
* In {{Term|OoT|Dampé|link}}'s {{Term|OoT|?|link|display= grave}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} barricades the exit, which he references after his race with {{Term|OoT|Link|link}} before departing.<ref>{{Cite|One more thing! Be careful on your way back! Heheheh....|Dampé|OoT}}</ref> The removal of the block opens a passageway leading to the upper level of the {{Term|OoT|Kakariko Windmill|link}} and a {{Term|OoT|Piece of Heart|link}}.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Forest Temple|link}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} obstructs a door to a northwestern courtyard. Its removal is required to obtain the {{Term|OoT|Dungeon Map|link}} and a {{Term|OoT|Small Key|link}}.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Fire Temple|link}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} is half-embedded into the ground on a raised ledge. The "{{Term|OoT|Song of Time}}" must be used to move the block and reveal a {{Term|OoT|Floor Switch|link}} underneath that frees the last {{Term|OoT|Goron|link}} prisoner. The block's altered position also acts as a platform to climb back to the upper level.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Water Temple|link}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} appears in the room containing the {{Term|OoT|Longshot|link}}. It blocks a hole in the ground that leads to the top of the serpentine-shaped river room.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Spirit Temple|link}}, two {{Term|OoT|Time Block}}s appear in the room with the rolling boulders and the {{Term|OoT|Silver Rupee|link}}s, each blocking an alcove containing a {{Term|OoT|Gold Skulltula|link}} and a {{Term|OoT|Silver Rupee}} respectively. The two {{Term|OoT|Time Block}}s are not present simultaneously: when one is summoned away, the other is summoned in, and vice versa.
 
If {{Term|OoT|Navi|link}} turns green and flies over to an empty area, the "{{Term|OoT|Song of Time}}" may be played to summon a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}}. Such instances occur in the following locations:
* In the {{Term|OoT|Goron City|link}} lava room, two {{Term|OoT|Time Block}}s can be summoned inside the pit. {{Term|OoT|Link}} can use them as platforms to access the {{Term|OoT|Secret Grotto|link}} on the other side, which contains three {{Plural|OoT|Business Scrub|link}}.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Ice Cavern|link}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} can be summoned in the {{Term|OoT|Silver Rupee}} puzzle room. From the {{Term|OoT|Blue Fire|link}} alcove, the block can be used as a platform to access three previously-floating {{Plural|OoT|Red Rupee|link}}.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Fire Temple}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} can be summoned in front of the northern door in the bridge room. {{Term|OoT|Link}} can climb the block to access a room containing a {{Term|OoT|Gold Skulltula}}. The "{{Term|OoT|Song of Time}}" can be played again to remove the {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} and regain access to the lower door.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Shadow Temple|link}}, after taking the ferry ride and crossing the chasm, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} can be summoned to reach a higher ledge with a {{Term|OoT|Recovery Heart|link}} on it.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Gerudo Training Ground|link}}, a pair of {{Term|OoT|Time Block}}s can be summoned in the lava room with the {{Term|OoT|Silver Rupee}}s to reach the {{Term|OoT|Small Key}}. This also serves as an alternate way to reach the central room of the dungeon, minimizing the amount of {{Term|OoT|Small Key}}s used.
* In the {{Term|OoT|Spirit Temple}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} can be summoned in the room where {{Term|OoT|Link}} fights three {{Term|OoT|Anubis|link}} and a {{Term|OoT|Beamos|link}} as an adult. This can be used to lure the {{Term|OoT|Anubis|link}} into the ring of fire that appears when pressing the {{Term|OoT|Floor Switch}} in the same room.
* In {{Term|OoT|Ganon's Castle|link}}, a {{Term|OoT|Time Block}} can be summoned in the ventilation room to make it easier to grab the {{Term|OoT|Silver Rupee}}s, although this is entirely optional.


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Time Blocks are Objects in Ocarina of Time.[1][2]

Location and Uses

Time Blocks are dark blue Blocks with the Symbol of Time carved on them.[3][4] They are used in various puzzles in Ocarina of Time and can be displaced, summoned, or returned to their original location by playing the "Song of Time". Depending on the context, the blocks are used as platforms or as a means of obstructing entrances. When activated with the "Song of Time," a cylinder of radiant blue light surrounds the object.

Time Blocks function as obstacles in the following locations:

  • In Dampé's grave, a Time Block barricades the exit, which he references after his race with Link before departing.[5] The removal of the block opens a passageway leading to the upper level of the Kakariko Windmill and a Piece of Heart.
  • In the Forest Temple, a Time Block obstructs a door to a northwestern courtyard. Its removal is required to obtain the Dungeon Map and a Small Key.
  • In the Fire Temple, a Time Block is half-embedded into the ground on a raised ledge. The "Song of Time" must be used to move the block and reveal a Floor Switch underneath that frees the last Goron prisoner. The block's altered position also acts as a platform to climb back to the upper level.
  • In the Water Temple, a Time Block appears in the room containing the Longshot. It blocks a hole in the ground that leads to the top of the serpentine-shaped river room.
  • In the Spirit Temple, two Time Blocks appear in the room with the rolling boulders and the Jewel of Whites, each blocking an alcove containing a Gold Skulltula and a Jewel of White respectively. The two Time Blocks are not present simultaneously: when one is summoned away, the other is summoned in, and vice versa.

If Navi turns green and flies over to an empty area, the "Song of Time" may be played to summon a Time Block. Such instances occur in the following locations:

  • In the Goron City lava room, two Time Blocks can be summoned inside the pit. Link can use them as platforms to access the Secret Grotto on the other side, which contains three Business Scrubs.
  • In the Ice Cavern, a Time Block can be summoned in the Jewel of White puzzle room. From the Blue Fire alcove, the block can be used as a platform to access three previously-floating Red Rupees.
  • In the Fire Temple, a Time Block can be summoned in front of the northern door in the bridge room. Link can climb the block to access a room containing a Gold Skulltula. The "Song of Time" can be played again to remove the Time Block and regain access to the lower door.
  • In the Shadow Temple, after taking the ferry ride and crossing the chasm, a Time Block can be summoned to reach a higher ledge with a Recovery Heart on it.
  • In the Gerudo Training Ground, a pair of Time Blocks can be summoned in the lava room with the Jewel of Whites to reach the Small Key. This also serves as an alternate way to reach the central room of the dungeon, minimizing the amount of Small Keys used.
  • In the Spirit Temple, a Time Block can be summoned in the room where Link fights three Anubis and a Beamos as an adult. This can be used to lure the Anubis into the ring of fire that appears when pressing the Floor Switch in the same room.
  • In Ganon's Castle, a Time Block can be summoned in the ventilation room to make it easier to grab the Jewel of Whites, although this is entirely optional.

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See Also

References

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 52
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 235
  3. "Hey... Isn't that the same design that's on the Door of Time?" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 69
  5. "One more thing! Be careful on your way back! Heheheh...." — Dampé (Ocarina of Time)