The Song of Storms is one of the 13 essential melodies Link can learn in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. As its name implies, this song summons a powerful storm, but its utility extends far beyond mere atmospheric changes.
Learning the Song of Storms
To acquire the Song of Storms, players must visit the windmill in Kakariko Village during the Adult timeline. Upon arrival, Link will find the resident Music Man in a state of displeasure, hinting at a past event involving a young ocarina player. Interacting with the Music Man and playing the ocarina will teach Link this unique song.
While there is a specific story point for learning it, the Song of Storms can be learned at the beginning of the Adult timeline. Acquiring it early can be beneficial for accessing certain areas and providing a means of healing.
The button sequence for the Song of Storms varies across different versions of the game:
- Switch 2 Remake: L, R, X, L, R, X
- 3DS: L, R, A, L, R, A
- N64 / GameCube: A, Down, Up, A, Down, Up
The Effects of the Song of Storms
The Song of Storms has several practical applications throughout Hyrule.
Environmental and Dungeon Impact
In the Child timeline, playing the Song of Storms is crucial for draining the well in Kakariko Village, granting access to the Bottom of the Well dungeon. This dungeon holds the Lens of Truth, a key item required for progressing through the Shadow Temple. The act of summoning the storm also inadvertently creates a paradox involving the Music Man.
Unlocking Secrets and Providing Aid
Beyond its role in dungeons, the Song of Storms can be used to:
- Initiate Rain: The most obvious effect is summoning a rain shower, altering the weather temporarily.
- Open Secret Grottos: In the Switch 2 Remake, grottos are marked by leaves. In other versions, the Stone of Agony or Shard of Agony is needed to locate these entrances. Playing the Song of Storms can open these hidden caves.
- Obtain Heart Pieces: By playing the song for the Frog Chorus in Zora River during the Child timeline, Link can earn a Heart Piece. Furthermore, playing the song to the frogs unlocks a minigame that rewards a second Heart Piece upon completion.
- Restore the Evil Desert Colossus Oasis: A dried-up oasis in the Evil Desert Colossus can be replenished by playing the Song of Storms in either timeline, transforming it into a fairy fountain, useful for stocking up before the Spirit Temple.
- Heal via Gossip Stones: Playing the Song of Storms near a Gossip Stone will provide healing. In the Switch 2 Remake, this restores Hearts and Magic. In older versions, a fairy will emerge from the stone.
- Fairy Notes (Switch 2 Remake Exclusive): In the Switch 2 Remake, certain Fairy Notes found throughout Hyrule refer to the weather. Playing the Song of Storms in front of these notes will heal Link, with the amount of healing dependent on his maximum Heart Containers.