Watch this new speedrunning trick discovered for Ocarina of Time’s Fire Temple

A new speedrunning trick was recently discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, saving over two minutes in the Fire Temple. The method involves using the Hookshot item to perform an evolved version of a Hookshot Jump, a trick that shoots Link up into the air. A combination of three speedrunning techniques resulted in this find: Ledge Cancelling, Zombie Walking and of course, the Hookshot Jump.

This evolved version of a Hookshot Jump allows the player to retain control over Link even though he is technically dead. This involves using a bomb or some other lethal force while performing the jump, causing a delay in the trigger of Link’s dying animation. This animation will only trigger once he hits the ground. Once done, a fairy revives Link and it’s smooth sailing from there. By using all three, players were able to trigger the loading area in the Fire Temple that allowed them to get to the upper level.

Link flying in the air during the evolved Hookshot Jump, taken from ZFG‘s demonstration.

It seems that this trick will become a staple in three main speedrun categories, Medallions/Stones/Trials, Fire Temple Individual Run and Nocturne RTA. For those who do not know, Nocturne RTA is a category that focuses on learning the Nocturne of Shadow song as quickly as possible after beating the Forest, Fire, and Water Temples.

At one point in time, an earlier version of this trick was only capable through TAS (Tool-Assisted Speedruns) but this new method makes it humanly possible to perform in its entirety. A player by the name of Amateseru already achieved two world records in the M/S/T category with it!

To see the whole trick in action, take a look at this demonstration by ZFG:

A really cool new trick was found in OoT recently to Hookshot Jump all the way up Fire Temple and skip most of the dungeon up to Hammer. This saves over 2 minutes in categories that do Fire Temple and was one of the biggest tricks still left to find. pic.twitter.com/UcUBYPWqe8
— ZFG (@zfg111) July 31, 2025

For a deeper explanation about this speedrunning feat from someone directly involved in its discovery, check out this YouTube video by dannyb down below:

Seeing as the game is already 27 years old, it’s fascinating knowing that there are still new tricks being found! A special thanks goes out to dannyb, CountLG, Caidren, ZFG, Dotzo, Clyde Powers and all of the devoted members of the speedrunning community who helped this come to fruition.

Brooklyn Harnesk

I'm a News Writer for ZU. I quickly fell in love with Zelda after playing Wind Waker HD as a kid & it's all gone uphill from there. Outside of ZU, I'm a full time college student majoring in English with a passion for cosplay, makeup & creative writing!