How to activate all four Water Temple pipes to scrub the sludge.
You should see a raised area here.
The way gravity works in the Temple makes it easy for Link to simply jump and climb up here.
Then, when you get to the raised area, there will be several Constructs waiting for you.
you could fight them or you could sneak around them.
We chose the latter, but this is up to you.
Now, there’s a chest on this platform.
Then, using yourZora armor, swim up the waterfall and initiate the chest at the top.
This chest contains a Zora Shield.
You should find that a Zonai Bubble gear has been blocked with sludge too.
Before you jump into a bubble, look in the pool in the middle of the area.
You should see a large orb sitting in it.
UseUltrahandto grab the orb and drop it into a bubble.
This will carry it up to the next area for you.
Once you’ve done this, you’ve got the option to ride the bubble up too.
This is where you should probably be fast.
The gates below this platform will now be open.
Once the wheel is moving, you will have activated the first Water Temple pipe.
Then, head to the left side of this platform and look down.
You should see a lower area across from you with a doorway covered with fire on it.
Paraglidedown here, then use Sidon’s ability to cover Link in a protective bubble.
While covered in the bubble, walk through the fire to get to the area behind it.
Across the spiked floor, you should see a small orb - this is what you should probably get.
We’ll show you how to get this first.
Use Ultrahand to move one of the platforms nearby to sit on the spikes directly below the platform.
If it misses the platform, it will shatter on the spikes.
If this happens, you’re free to revert to your last save and give it another spin.
This chest contains aLarge Zonaite.
Now, it’s time to get the orb.
Place the Orb platform next to this one then activate both.
Once you’ve done this, head over to it and hit the platform again to deactivate it.
Wait for your Zonai energy to recharge.
While waiting for your energy to recharge, face the doors currently covered in fire.
You’ll need him for this next bit.
Once your energy has recharged, turn around until you see the circle orb lock in the wall.
This is where you should probably be fast again.
Then, the gate directly opposite the lock will open to reveal a water wheel.
As you did before, use Sidon’s ranged ability to get the wheel moving.
Once you get this wheel moving, you will have activated the second Water Temple pipe.
Face the blocked pipes in the main area of the Temple and then look to the right.
You should see more floating areas here.
When you’re here, a bubble should come down to you.
Once in the next area, look to your right.
You should see a waterfall here and a water wheel that isn’t moving.
Walk over here and look in the ditch below the water wheel.
You should see two panels here.
When it does, let it go and the water wheel should start moving on its own.
Behind the gap in the wall, you should see more bubbles being produced.
Again, use Sidon’s ability to activate the wheel.
When the water wheel is moving, the third pipe will activate.
You now only have one left!
Once you are on this platform, there are Zonai Constructs and Chu Chu’s.
We chose to do the latter here.
Face the spinning structure and attach a Splash Fruit to an arrow.
Then, jump and aim with your Bow to trigger slow motion while you are aiming.
There is a gap at the top of the spinning part of the structure that is filled with sludge.
When it turns towards you, shoot the arrow into it to wipe the sludge off.
Once you hit the golden structure, the gate for the water wheel will be opened and remain open.
Now, before you go down to the wheel, stay where you are and look to your left.
If you’ve gone the way we’ve gone, you should see another Zonai Bubble machine.
If you haven’t, then check out the map below to find where to go.
To reach it, place a Fan on the corner of the platform and activate it.
Then, turn around - you should see another bubble machine.
Once you are high enough, jump and glide across to the platform to get the chest.
This one also contains aLarge Zonaite Charge.
You’ve now activated all of the pipes in the Water Temple.
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Check-out our walkthrough for theLightning Temple,Fire TempleandWind Temple.
