The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: All 100 Gold Skulltula Locations and Rewards

Finding every Gold Skulltula in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is one of the biggest challenges for players aiming for 100% completion. These golden spiders are scattered throughout Hyrule, hiding inside dungeons, behind buildings, beneath rocks, and in places you might never think to check.

The Nintendo Switch 2 remake brings back all 100 Gold Skulltulas, but several have been relocated from their original positions. Fortunately, the remake also introduces improved collectible tracking and the new Echo Gem, making it easier to hunt down any remaining spiders.

If you’re trying to collect every Gold Skulltula Token, this guide covers all 100 Gold Skulltula locations in Ocarina of Time Remake, organized by region, along with the equipment needed, whether you must play as Young or Adult Link, and every reward available at the House of Skulltula.

In Brief:

• 100 Gold Skulltulas: There are 100 Gold Skulltula Tokens scattered across Hyrule, including overworld locations, temples, and smaller dungeons.
• Young and Adult Link: Some Gold Skulltulas are exclusive to one timeline, while others require you to return with upgraded equipment.
• Six reward milestones: Collect 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 tokens to unlock wallets, the Echo Gem, Bombchus, a Heart Piece, and repeatable Gold Rupees.
• Remake changes: Several Gold Skulltulas have moved, and the new Echo Gem helps locate nearby spiders through light and sound.

What Are Gold Skulltulas in Ocarina of Time Remake?

Gold Skulltulas are special spider-like enemies found throughout Hyrule. Unlike ordinary Skulltulas, these creatures drop Gold Skulltula Tokens when defeated.

You can collect these tokens and bring them to the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village, where a wealthy family has been transformed into spider-like creatures by a curse.

Collecting enough tokens gradually breaks the curse and rewards Link with valuable items.

Gold Skulltulas can be found in several places:

• On walls, ceilings, trees, and buildings.
• Inside breakable crates and behind destructible rocks.
• Beneath soft soil patches that require bottled bugs.
• Inside dungeons, often in hidden rooms.
• In outdoor locations where they only appear at night.
• On distant platforms that require the Hookshot, Longshot, or Magic Beans.

When you’re close to a Gold Skulltula, listen for its distinctive scratching noise.

After defeating one, remember to collect the token it drops. Killing the spider alone isn’t enough to increase your total.

All Gold Skulltula Rewards in Ocarina of Time Remake

The House of Skulltula rewards you at six collection milestones.

Tokens Required	Reward	What It Does
10	Adult’s Wallet	Increases maximum Rupee capacity to 500
20	Echo Gem	Detects nearby Gold Skulltulas using light and sound
30	Giant’s Wallet	Increases maximum Rupee capacity to 1,000
40	20 Bombchus	Gives you 20 wall-climbing explosive devices
50	Piece of Heart	Adds one Heart Piece toward your next Heart Container
100	Gold Rupee	Rewards 200 Rupees every time you revisit the cured father

How to Claim Gold Skulltula Rewards

To claim your rewards, travel to Kakariko Village and enter the House of Skulltula.

You’ll find it in the southern part of the village.

Inside, speak with the members of the cursed family after reaching a collection milestone.

Each milestone restores a family member and unlocks a reward.

You don’t need to exchange your tokens or worry about losing them. The game tracks your total automatically.

How to Get the Echo Gem

The Echo Gem is one of the most useful new additions to the Nintendo Switch 2 remake.

You’ll receive it after collecting 20 Gold Skulltula Tokens and returning to the House of Skulltula.

Unlike the Stone of Agony from the original game, the Echo Gem is designed specifically to help locate Gold Skulltulas.

When equipped, it reacts to nearby spiders through visual and audio cues.

The closer you get, the stronger its response becomes.

Interestingly, it can also detect locations where Gold Skulltulas only appear at night, even if you’re exploring during the day.

And for that reason, collecting your first 20 tokens early can make the rest of the hunt much easier.

How to Find All 100 Gold Skulltulas Faster

Before checking every location, there are a few things worth preparing.

Bring the Right Equipment

Many Gold Skulltulas can’t be collected immediately because Link needs specific equipment.

The most useful items include:

• Fairy Slingshot: Defeats distant Skulltulas as Young Link.
• Boomerang: Defeats enemies and retrieves distant tokens as Young Link.
• Hookshot and Longshot: Reach Skulltulas and collect tokens as Adult Link.
• Bombs: Open hidden passages and destroy rocks.
• Megaton Hammer: Breaks large boulders blocking collectibles.
• Bottled Bugs: Reveal Gold Skulltulas hiding beneath soft soil.
• Magic Beans: Create platforms that Adult Link can ride to otherwise inaccessible areas.
• Lenses of Truth: Reveal hidden passages and obstacles.
• Scarecrow’s Song: Summons Pierre at certain locations, creating Hookshot targets.

Search at Night

Many outdoor Gold Skulltulas only appear after sunset.

If you hear scratching sounds or your Echo Gem reacts but you can’t see anything, try returning at night.

You can use the Sun’s Song to change the time of day after unlocking it.

Check the World Map

The remake adds collectible tracking to the world map, allowing you to see how many Gold Skulltulas you’ve collected in different regions.

This is particularly useful when you’re close to completing all 100.

Some areas contain Skulltulas exclusive to Young or Adult Link, so remember to check both timelines when necessary.

All 100 Gold Skulltula Locations in Ocarina of Time Remake

Below is the complete location checklist.

We’ve grouped every Gold Skulltula by region and dungeon. Each entry identifies which version of Link you need, whether the spider appears at night, and any equipment required.

The numbers are for this guide’s checklist. You can collect the tokens in a different order.

Kokiri Forest Gold Skulltula Locations (3)

Kokiri Forest contains three Gold Skulltulas, including one that requires returning as Adult Link.

• #1. Behind the Know-It-All Brothers’ House: Young Link, nighttime. Visit the western side of Kokiri Forest and check behind the house. The Gold Skulltula is attached to the exterior wall.
• #2. Behind the Kokiri Shop: Young Link, bottled bug. Find the soft soil behind the shop and release a bug onto it. A Gold Skulltula will emerge.
• #3. Behind the House of the Twins: Adult Link, nighttime, Hookshot. Check behind the southeastern house and use the Hookshot to reach the spider above the building.

Lost Woods and Sacred Forest Meadow Gold Skulltula Locations (4)

You’ll need bottled bugs, Magic Beans, and the Hookshot to collect everything in this region.

• #4. Lost Woods Soft Soil Near Skull Kid: Young Link, bottled bug. From the Lost Woods entrance, take the left-hand route toward Skull Kid’s area, then continue to the nearby soil patch. Release a bug to reveal the spider.
• #5. Lost Woods Soft Soil Near the Deku Scrubs: Young Link, bottled bug. From the entrance, follow right, left, right, left, and left. Release a bug into the soft soil near the two Deku Scrubs.
• #6. Lost Woods Magic Bean Platform: Adult Link, Magic Bean. Plant a bean in the soil from location #5 as Young Link. Return as Adult Link and ride the grown plant to reach the Gold Skulltula.
• #7. Sacred Forest Meadow Wall: Adult Link, nighttime, Hookshot. Navigate the Moblin maze toward the Forest Temple, then check the upper eastern wall near the area where Saria previously waited.

Great Deku Tree Gold Skulltula Locations (4)

All four Gold Skulltulas inside the Great Deku Tree can be collected as Young Link.

• #8. Compass Room: Young Link. In the room containing the Compass chest, activate the platforms and reach the left side. The Gold Skulltula is attached to the wall.
• #9. Vines Below the Central Spiderweb: Young Link, Slingshot. After breaking through the central web, turn toward the vines behind you. Shoot the Gold Skulltula and collect its token.
• #10. Basement Grating: Young Link. In the basement room containing water and a web-covered passage, look toward the metal grating on the northern side.
• #11. Hidden Passage Near the Gohma Larvae: Young Link, Deku Stick, and Slingshot. Burn the web covering the side passage in the room where three Gohma Larvae appear. The spider is attached to the vines beyond it.

Hyrule Field Gold Skulltula Locations (3)

Hyrule Field contains three Gold Skulltulas, including a remake-specific collectible that requires visiting the same location in both timelines.

• #12. Lone Tree Near Kokiri Forest: Young Link. Shortly after leaving Kokiri Forest, head toward the isolated tree in the eastern part of Hyrule Field. Roll into the trunk to knock down the Gold Skulltula. Check at night if it does not appear.
• #13. Southern Forest Grotto: Young or Adult Link, Bombs, Boomerang or Hookshot. Search the wooded area south of Lon Lon Ranch for a bombable entrance. Inside, defeat the enemies and retrieve the Gold Skulltula from the cavern wall.
• #14. Southeastern Marsh Grotto: Young and Adult Link, Bombs. Bomb the hidden entrance in the marsh southeast of Lon Lon Ranch. Defeat the ordinary Skulltula inside as Young Link, then return as Adult Link and break the wooden crate to reveal the Gold Skulltula.

Hyrule Castle and Castle Town Gold Skulltula Locations (4)

Three Gold Skulltulas are available in the young timeline, while the fourth is found in the ruined castle area as Adult Link.

• #15. Castle Town Guard House: Young Link. Enter the Guard House immediately after crossing the drawbridge. Roll into the shaking wooden crate near the back of the room.
• #16. Hyrule Castle Garden Tree: Young Link. While sneaking through the castle grounds, find the lone tree near the climbable vines and storage barrels. Roll into it to reveal the spider.
• #17. Song of Storms Grotto: Young Link, Song of Storms, Bombs, Boomerang. Return to the tree near the place where Talon was sleeping. Play the Song of Storms, enter the opened grotto, and bomb the hidden wall.
• #18. Ruined Castle Archway: Adult Link, Hookshot. In the ruined approach to Ganondorf’s Castle, follow the road and inspect the stone archway to the east. The Gold Skulltula is attached high on the damaged structure.

Lon Lon Ranch Gold Skulltula Locations (3)

• #19. Tree Near the Ranch Buildings: Young Link. Find the tree along the path behind the building associated with Talon’s Cucco minigame. Roll into it to reveal the spider.
• #20. Ranch House Window: Young Link, nighttime, Boomerang. Look above the entrance passage leading toward the horse pasture. Use the Boomerang to retrieve the Gold Skulltula near the window.
• #21. Storage Building Vines: Young Link, nighttime, Boomerang. Enter the small storage building toward the southwestern part of the ranch and look above the stacked crates.

Kakariko Village and Graveyard Gold Skulltula Locations (8)

Kakariko Village is one of the best early-game places to collect Gold Skulltula Tokens.

Most of these spiders can be found as Young Link.

• #22. House Near Death Mountain Entrance: Young Link, nighttime. Check the exterior wall of the house near the northern path leading toward Death Mountain.
• #23. Construction Site: Young Link, nighttime. Search the wooden framework of the unfinished building near the village entrance.
• #24. Watchtower Ladder: Young Link, nighttime, Slingshot. Look at the ladder of the village watchtower and shoot the Gold Skulltula before climbing to collect its token.
• #25. Village Square Tree: Young Link. Find the large tree near the entrance to the village and roll into it.
• #26. House of Skulltula Exterior: Young Link, nighttime. The spider is crawling beside the entrance to the same building where you claim Gold Skulltula rewards.
• #27. Graveyard Soft Soil: Young Link, bottled bug. Find the soil patch near the northern section of the Graveyard and release a bug.
• #28. Behind Dampé’s Hut: Young Link, nighttime, Boomerang. Check the high wall behind Dampé’s hut. Use the Boomerang to defeat the spider and retrieve its token.
• #29. Above Impa’s House: Adult Link, nighttime, Hookshot. Climb onto the roof of Impa’s house, then look toward the cliffside above it. Use the Hookshot to reach the Gold Skulltula.

Death Mountain Trail Gold Skulltula Locations (4)

• #30. Dodongo’s Cavern Entrance: Young Link, bottled bug. Release a bug into the soft soil near the entrance to Dodongo’s Cavern.
• #31. Bombable Wall Along the Trail: Young Link, Bombs. Follow the mountain path upward and destroy the cracked wall along the route.
• #32. Boulder Below Death Mountain Summit: Adult Link, Megaton Hammer. Descend from the summit and smash the large rock beside the path to reveal the spider.
• #33. Boulder Near Goron City: Adult Link, Megaton Hammer. Find the large rock outside the Goron City entrance and destroy it.

Death Mountain Crater Gold Skulltula Locations (2)

• #34. Wooden Crates Near the Summit Entrance: Young Link. Enter Death Mountain Crater from the summit and roll into the wooden crates near the entrance. One contains a Gold Skulltula. Be quick because Young Link takes heat damage.
• #35. Soft Soil Near the Fire Temple: Young Link, Bolero of Fire, bottled bug. Warp to the crater and release a bug into the soil near the Fire Temple entrance. Move quickly to avoid heat damage.

Goron City Gold Skulltula Locations (2)

• #36. Boulder Maze Storage Area: Young Link, Bombs. Enter the upper-level passage filled with rocks and bomb your way through. Roll into the wooden crate near the treasure chests.
• #37. Behind the Central Platform: Adult Link, Hookshot. Search the upper central structure connected by ropes. Look behind and underneath the stone platform for the spider.

Dodongo’s Cavern Gold Skulltula Locations (5)

• #38. Baby Dodongo Corridor: Young Link, Bombs, or Baby Dodongo explosion. In the southeastern corridor, destroy the cracked wall on the right to reach a hidden room containing the spider.
• #39. Giant Staircase Grating: Young Link, Slingshot. After lowering the large staircase using Bomb Flowers, climb around to the metal grating opposite the ladder.
• #40. Chamber With Two Dodongos: Young Link, Bombs. Search the northern side of the cavern for the passage guarded by two Dodongos. Destroy the cracked wall to uncover the token.
• #41. Room Beyond the Giant Dodongo Skull: Young Link, Bombs. After entering the skull’s mouth, find the cracked wall in the following area. Defeat the Armos and Baby Dodongos guarding the spider.
• #42. High Ledge in the Southeastern Corridor: Adult Link, Scarecrow’s Song, Hookshot. Return to the corridor near the first hidden Skulltula. Play the Scarecrow’s Song to summon Pierre, then Hookshot to the raised ledge.

Zora’s River Gold Skulltula Locations (4)

• #43. Magic Bean Seller’s Soil Patch: Young Link, bottled bug. Release a bug into the soil next to the Magic Bean seller.
• #44. Rock Near Zora’s Domain Waterfall: Young Link, nighttime. Near the final waterfall, descend toward the river and look for the spider on a rock near the water. The Boomerang makes retrieval easier.
• #45. Magic Bean Route: Adult Link, nighttime, Magic Bean, Hookshot. Plant a bean near the seller as Young Link. Return as Adult Link, ride the plant toward the elevated area, and search the nearby wall.
• #46. Cliff Near Zora’s Domain Entrance: Adult Link, nighttime, Hookshot. Near the stairs and final bridge leading to Zora’s Domain, look upward toward the cliff wall.

Zora’s Domain Gold Skulltula Location (1)

• #47. Frozen Waterfall: Adult Link, Hookshot. Visit Zora’s Domain after it becomes frozen. Head toward the top of the waterfall used for the diving minigame and search the nearby wall.

Zora’s Fountain Gold Skulltula Locations (3)

• #48. Tree Near Lord Jabu-Jabu: Young Link. Head to the island southeast of Lord Jabu-Jabu and roll into the tree near the right side of the group.
• #49. Cliff Above the Sunken Archway: Young Link, nighttime, Boomerang. Climb onto the stone arch in the southern part of the fountain and look toward the cliff wall.
• #50. Hidden Cave Behind the Silver Boulder: Adult Link, Silver Gauntlets, Lenses of Truth, Hookshot. Lift the large boulder in the southeastern area, enter the hidden cave, and navigate the passages. Look back toward the wall after climbing the vines to find the spider.

Lord Jabu-Jabu’s Belly Gold Skulltula Locations (4)

• #51. Dungeon Map Room: Young Link, Slingshot. In the room containing the Dungeon Map, climb the vines opposite the treasure chest and check the upper wall.
• #52. Newly Opened Lower Passage: Young Link, Boomerang. After destroying the three tentacles, drop through the newly opened hole and look toward the northern wall.
• #53. Adjacent Ceiling Passage: Young Link, Boomerang. Continue through the tunnel beside the previous Skulltula and look up toward the ceiling.
• #54. Vine-Covered Pillar Before Barinade: Young Link, Boomerang. Near the final boss route, inspect the tall pillar covered in vines and retrieve the spider.

Lake Hylia Gold Skulltula Locations (5)

• #55. Lakeside Laboratory Soil: Young Link, bottled bug. Release a bug into the soil patch beside the laboratory.
• #56. Southwestern Crawlspace: Young Link. Travel to the southwest corner of Lake Hylia and crawl through the small tunnel guarded by a Blue Tektite.
• #57. Laboratory Exterior Wall: Young Link, nighttime, Boomerang. Stand near the bridge outside the laboratory and look toward the building’s side wall.
• #58. Tree Near the Lake Warp Point: Adult Link, nighttime, Longshot. After obtaining the Longshot, pull yourself onto the tall tree near the lake’s central area. Search the upper section for the spider.
• #59. Underwater Laboratory Crate: Adult Link, Iron Boots, Hookshot. Enter the laboratory, sink to the bottom of the water tank, and break the shaking wooden crate.

Gerudo Valley Gold Skulltula Locations (4)

• #60. Under the Wooden Bridge: Young Link, nighttime, Boomerang. Check underneath the wooden bridge near the Gerudo Valley entrance.
• #61. Soft Soil Beside the River: Young Link, bottled bug, Cucco. Use a Cucco to glide beneath the main bridge toward the river. Find the soil near the cow and release a bug.
• #62. Behind the Carpenter’s Tent: Adult Link, nighttime. Cross the broken bridge and search behind the tent used by the workers.
• #63. Stone Archway: Adult Link, nighttime. Near the tent, locate the large natural stone arch and look for the spider attached to it.

Gerudo Fortress Gold Skulltula Locations (2)

• #64. Eastern Fortress Wall: Adult Link, nighttime, Hookshot. Search the eastern side of Gerudo Fortress near the area where the Scarecrow’s Song can summon Pierre.
• #65. Horseback Archery Range: Adult Link, nighttime, Hookshot or Longshot. Head to the archery range and inspect the large target at its far end.

Mirage Desert Gold Skulltula Location (1)

• #66. Ruined Desert Shelter: Adult Link. Follow the flags through the Mirage Desert until you reach the ruined shelter. Descend the ladder beneath the structure to find the spider.

Desert Colossus Gold Skulltula Locations (3)

• #67. Spirit Temple Soft Soil: Young Link, bottled bug, Requiem of Spirit. Return to the Desert Colossus as Young Link and release a bug into the soil beside the Spirit Temple entrance.
• #68. Magic Bean Platform: Adult Link, nighttime, Magic Bean. Plant a bean in the same soil as Young Link, then return as Adult Link and ride it toward the rock holding the spider.
• #69. Northwestern Cliff Wall: Adult Link, nighttime, Longshot. Search the cliff near the group of flying Guays in the northwestern section of the Desert Colossus.

Forest Temple Gold Skulltula Locations (5)

• #70. Entrance Vines: Adult Link, Hookshot. Immediately after entering the Forest Temple, climb the vines on the right and search the nearby upper wall.
• #71. Main Hall Wall: Adult Link, Hookshot. In the main room where the Poe Sisters steal the flames, face away from the northern stained-glass door and inspect the wall beside the upper walkway.
• #72. Ledge Near the Boss Key Route: Adult Link, Hookshot. After collecting the Boss Key, drop into the water below and follow the nearby passage. Look around the upper wall beside the exit.
• #73. Scarecrow Balcony: Adult Link, Scarecrow’s Song, Hookshot. After manipulating the blue corridor, return toward the main chamber and summon Pierre above the doorway to reach a hidden balcony.
• #74. Basement Alcove: Adult Link, Hookshot. After defeating the final Poe Sister and activating the elevator, descend to the basement and check the southern alcove.

Fire Temple Gold Skulltula Locations (5)

• #75. Eastern Lava Chamber: Adult Link, Song of Time, Hookshot. Ride the rising platform in the eastern lava room and move the blue Time Block. Continue through the upper passage to the room with Flying Tiles.
• #76. Rolling Boulder Maze: Adult Link, Bombs. In the room containing moving boulders, destroy the cracked wall toward the northern side.
• #77. Upper Scarecrow Platform: Adult Link, Scarecrow’s Song, Hookshot. Near the top of the boulder maze, summon Pierre and use the Hookshot to reach the hidden lift leading to an upper room.
• #78. Room Above the Lava: Adult Link, Hookshot. Continue through the door beyond the previous Skulltula and check the wall overlooking the lava.
• #79. Hidden Room Behind the Entrance Statue: Adult Link, Megaton Hammer, Small Key. Return to the Fire Temple entrance, smash the statue, and continue through the locked passage. Break the rock blocking the spider.

Ice Cavern Gold Skulltula Locations (3)

• #80. Rotating Ice Blade Room: Adult Link, Hookshot. In the chamber containing the rotating ice blade, check the southwestern wall.
• #81. Compass Chamber: Adult Link, Hookshot. After collecting the Compass, turn around and inspect the wall to your right.
• #82. Sliding Ice Block Puzzle Room: Adult Link, Hookshot. Before starting the sliding-block puzzle, look above the doorway you entered through.

Water Temple Gold Skulltula Locations (5)

• #83. Central Tower Basement: Adult Link, Iron Boots, Hookshot. Raise the water inside the central tower, then sink beneath the newly lifted platform. Follow the underwater passage and activate the switch to reach the hidden room.
• #84. Whirlpool Corridor: Adult Link, Longshot, Iron Boots. After obtaining the Longshot, navigate the passage containing several whirlpools and look above the water near one of the final bends.
• #85. Upper Central Tower: Adult Link, Longshot. Return to the tower containing the middle-level water control. Look above the Triforce symbol and use the Longshot to reach the upper platform.
• #86. Rolling Boulder Passage: Adult Link, Longshot. Near the Boss Key route, look toward the opening where the large boulders enter the water.
• #87. Bombable Wall in the Eastern Passage: Adult Link, Bombs, Longshot. Set the water to the middle level and enter the blue-lit eastern section. Destroy the cracked wall and search the room beyond.

Bottom of the Well Gold Skulltula Locations (3)

• #88. Eastern Room With Like Like: Young Link, Boomerang. After obtaining the Lenses of Truth, enter the eastern passage and continue toward the room containing a Like Like. Check the wall.
• #89. Western Locked Room: Young Link, Small Key, Boomerang. Unlock the western room near the center of the dungeon and look for the spider near the Deku Baba.
• #90. Eastern Hidden Passage: Young Link, Small Key, Lenses of Truth, Boomerang. Enter the eastern locked room and use the Lenses of Truth to navigate the hidden walkway. Retrieve the spider from the high wall.

Shadow Temple Gold Skulltula Locations (5)

• #91. Invisible Blade Chamber: Adult Link, Lenses of Truth, Hookshot. Beyond the invisible spinning blade, enter the side room containing two treasure chests. The spider is on the wall between them.
• #92. Falling Spike Room: Adult Link, Hookshot. In the room where a pushable block protects Link from falling spikes, climb onto the upper platforms and check the wall above the traps.
• #93. Wind Tunnel Passage: Adult Link, Longshot. Navigate the corridor containing powerful fans. After using the Longshot to cross the gap, turn around and search the wall below.
• #94. Hidden Scarecrow Platform: Adult Link, Scarecrow’s Song, Longshot. Near the ghost ship area, move the block and summon Pierre to reach the elevated platform containing the spider.
• #95. Three Skull Pots: Adult Link, Bombs. After the ghost ship sequence, enter the room containing three rotating skull-faced pots. Throw bombs into them to reveal the collectible.

Spirit Temple Gold Skulltula Locations (5)

The final five Gold Skulltulas in our checklist are inside the Spirit Temple. You’ll need to explore the dungeon as both Young and Adult Link.

• #96. Metal Grating in the Child Section: Young Link, Boomerang. After entering the child-sized passage, take the right-hand route and search the metal grating.
• #97. Behind the Giant Statue: Young Link. Reach the large central chamber containing the enormous statue and search behind its northeastern side.
• #98. Above the Door After the Crystal Puzzle: Young Link, Boomerang. After completing the room containing five collectible crystals, enter the next passage and look above the door behind you.
• #99. Rolling Boulder Room: Adult Link, Song of Time. In the chamber containing rolling boulders, locate the blue Time Block in one of the alcoves. Play the Song of Time to reveal the spider.
• #100. Scarecrow Platform in the Statue Chamber: Adult Link, Scarecrow’s Song, Longshot. Return to the large statue room and summon Pierre on the upper northwestern platform. Use the Longshot to reach the final Gold Skulltula.

Once you’ve collected all 100 Gold Skulltula Tokens, return to the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village to claim your final reward.

What Changed About Gold Skulltulas in the Switch 2 Remake?

Nintendo has made several changes to Gold Skulltula hunting in the Ocarina of Time remake.

Some of these adjustments make collecting every token considerably easier.

Some Gold Skulltulas Have New Locations

Several Gold Skulltulas have moved from their original Nintendo 64 and Nintendo 3DS locations.

Some now appear in different rooms or environments, meaning older guides may no longer point you toward the correct location.

For example, the remake includes a new Hyrule Field interaction where you must defeat an ordinary Skulltula as Young Link before returning to the same grotto as Adult Link to reveal its golden counterpart.

The Echo Gem Replaces the Stone of Agony

Instead of receiving the Stone of Agony at 20 tokens, you’ll unlock the Echo Gem.

This new item reacts to nearby Gold Skulltulas, providing a much more useful way to locate hidden collectibles.

The Map Tracks Gold Skulltula Progress

The remake’s world map now provides collectible progress information for different regions.

This allows players to identify areas where they’re missing tokens without manually remembering every spider they’ve defeated.

Nighttime Skulltulas Are Easier to Track

Some nighttime Gold Skulltula locations display faint golden webbing during the day.

This gives observant players a clue that they should return after sunset.

Combined with the Echo Gem, this can reduce the amount of time spent searching for elusive spiders.

Best Order to Collect All 100 Gold Skulltulas

If you’re starting a new playthrough, collecting everything immediately isn’t possible because several tokens require equipment unlocked much later.

Instead, it’s better to collect Gold Skulltulas while progressing through the main story.

Here’s the approach we recommend.

Early Game: Prioritize the First 20 Tokens

While playing as Young Link, focus on collecting Gold Skulltulas from:

• Kokiri Forest
• Great Deku Tree
• Hyrule Field
• Hyrule Castle
• Kakariko Village
• Dodongo’s Cavern
• Zora’s River
• Lord Jabu-Jabu’s Belly

Try to collect at least 20 tokens before getting too far into the adult storyline.

This unlocks the Echo Gem, making future hunts much more convenient.

Mid Game: Collect Dungeon Skulltulas

As Adult Link, revisit earlier locations using your Hookshot and new abilities.

While exploring the Forest, Fire, and Water Temples, try to collect every Gold Skulltula in each dungeon before leaving.

Learning the Scarecrow’s Song and unlocking the Longshot will help you reach several hidden platforms.

Late Game: Finish the Desert and Remaining Temples

Toward the end of the game, focus on:

• Gerudo Valley and Gerudo Fortress
• Desert Colossus
• Spirit Temple
• Shadow Temple
• Zora’s Fountain
• Remaining Young Link soil locations
• Any missing dungeon collectibles

Use the world map to check your progress and revisit areas where you haven’t collected every token.

For a complete route through the story, check out our The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Complete Walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gold Skulltulas are in Ocarina of Time Remake?

There are 100 Gold Skulltulas in the Nintendo Switch 2 remake, just like the original Nintendo 64 version.

Are any Gold Skulltulas missable?

No. You can revisit earlier locations and dungeons to collect missing tokens.

Some require returning as Young or Adult Link with specific equipment.

What happens when you collect all 100 Gold Skulltulas?

Collecting every token completely breaks the curse affecting the family inside the House of Skulltula.

The father rewards you with a Gold Rupee worth 200 Rupees, and you can return for additional Gold Rupees.

How do you get the Echo Gem?

Collect 20 Gold Skulltula Tokens and visit the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village.

The Echo Gem helps detect nearby Gold Skulltulas.

Do Gold Skulltulas only appear at night?

No. Many outdoor Gold Skulltulas only appear at night, but others are available during the day or inside dungeons.

If you’re searching for an outdoor spider and can’t find it, try changing the time of day with the Sun’s Song.

Can you get all 100 Gold Skulltulas as Young Link?

No. Several Gold Skulltulas require Adult Link’s equipment, including the Hookshot, Longshot, Megaton Hammer, and Silver Gauntlets.

You’ll need to travel between both timelines to complete the collection.

Is collecting all 100 Gold Skulltulas worth it?

If you’re aiming for 100% completion, absolutely.

The 10, 20, and 30-token rewards are particularly useful because they provide larger wallets and the Echo Gem.

The 50-token reward also contributes toward increasing Link’s maximum health.

However, collecting all 100 is optional if you’re only interested in finishing the main story.

Collecting every Gold Skulltula in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake takes some serious exploration, especially with the changes Nintendo has made to several collectible locations.

Fortunately, the new Echo Gem, improved map tracking, and updated controls make the hunt more manageable.