Sheikah Stone


 * This article is about an object from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. For the recurring special stones in the series, see Gossip Stone.

Sheikah Stones are special objects from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. There are only two Sheikah Stones that can be found throughout Hyrule, one near Link's House in Kokiri Forest and the other inside the Temple of Time. This big stones resemble the Gossip Stones, as they have the Sheikah emblem carved into them. The stones give Link the ability to see hint movies of hidden items, solutions to puzzles and bosses weaknesses, similar to Fanadi fortune-telling in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

If Link strikes them with his sword the Sheikah Stones will tell the current time of the day, and if he talks to them they will grant him the possibility to crawl inside the stone to access the visions menu. In this selection screen, is given the option to choose between different short clips that hint how to advance in the game, defeat certain enemies or find different items and Pieces of Heart.

Each short clip is unlocked as Link advances in his quest. The visions are not available from the beginning and can only be accessed when certain puzzles are attempted. Additionally each footage is labeled as "New", "Clear" or simply with a check mark, depending if the related puzzle have been recently unlocked, achieved or simply watched, respectively. The Sheikah Stones are not available in the Master Quest mode of the game.