Dead Hand
For the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time.



- Category
- Miniboss
- HP
- 18
- Damage to Link
- 2 hearts
- Can be fought again
- Yes
- Time trial
- Yes
Dead Hands conceal themselves in the shadows. The Lenses of Truth are capable of revealing them, however.
Hits to defeat
| Weapon | Hits | Jump attack |
|---|---|---|
Kokiri Sword | 18 | 9 |
Master Sword | 9 | 5 |
Giant's Knife | 5 | 3 |
Biggoron Sword | 5 | 3 |
Deku Stick | 9 | 5 |
Megaton Hammer | 6 | 3 |
Bomb | 9 | 5 |
Boomerang |
Damage taken
Fairy Slingshot | No damage |
|---|---|
Hookshot | No damage |
Boomerang | No damage |
Drops
| Drops | Amount | Chance | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Jar | 3 | 100% |
Rematch gear
| Normal | Master Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Hearts | 7 | 5 |
| Magic meter | Yes | No |
| Equipped | ||
| Carried |
What works
Hints
It looks like the Dead Hand's body has appeared! Its hands will keep growing back even if you cut them off, and it doesn't seem to care if you hit its body, so... aim for its face!
Watch out for the Dead Hand! Its hands will keep growing back even if you cut them off, and it doesn't seem to care if you hit its body, so... aim for its face!
This is the Dead Hand's body! Its hands will keep growing back even if you cut them off, and it doesn't seem to care if you hit its body, so... aim for its face!
Watch out for the Dead Hand!
Its hands will keep growing back even if you cut them off, and it doesn't seem to care if you hit its body, so... aim for its face!
Watch out! Getting caught by a Dead Hand will hurt! If it does get ahold of you, thrash around until its grip loosens. Once you're free...run!
Kokiri Sword
Master Sword
Giant's Knife
Biggoron Sword
Deku Stick
Megaton Hammer
Bomb
Boomerang
Fairy Slingshot
Hookshot
Deku Shield
Deku-Stick Bag
Goron Bracelet
Bigger Bomb Bag
Gift of Improved Spin
Din's Fire
Lenses of Truth