Route briefing
- Prerequisite
- Reach the open midgame after Sundown Castle.
- Objective
- Complete the Ingo and Ingo's son storyline so later desert progression is available.
- Progression acquisitions
- Iron Shackle and Epona's Song.
- Major encounter
- No major encounter is identified.
- Reward
- Weighted traversal and the song needed for Epona's later quest.
- Optional / missable
- Do not skip this quest chain; it is progression-relevant.
Numbered route
- Continue investigating the storyline involving Ingo and Ingo's son.
- Obtain the Iron Shackle.
- Obtain Epona's Song and keep it available for the desert portion of the game.
Detailed walkthrough notes
Continue investigating the storyline involving:
Ingo and Ingo's son
This leads to an important equipment upgrade.
Major Item — Iron Shackle
The Iron Shackle functions similarly to the Iron Boots from vanilla Ocarina of Time.
It becomes important during later areas.
Epona's Song
You should also obtain:
Epona's Song
This becomes important once you reach the desert portion of the game.
Do not skip this quest chain.