Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) All 10 Magic Beans Guide: Prices, Soft Soil Locations, and Pieces of Heart
Among the most rewarding side quests in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2, cultivating all 10 Magic Beans plays a central role in 100% completion. By planting these seeds inside the ten patches of Soft Soil scattered across Hyrule as Child Link, you grow floating leaf platforms that, seven years later as Adult Link, act as aerial elevators to high shortcuts and no fewer than 6 Pieces of Heart that cannot be reached standardly.
Where to Buy All 10 Magic Beans and Full Price Breakdown
Magic Beans can only be purchased from a single NPC: the Bean Seller sitting cross-legged on a rug at the entrance of Zora's River, right next to the wooden fence and the very first patch of Soft Soil when entering from Hyrule Field. Keep in mind that this snacking merchant is only available while playing as Child Link; seven years later in the Adult era, he is completely gone.
The Bean Seller uses a progressive pricing scale that increases by 10 Rupees with every purchase, bringing the grand total to 550 Rupees to buy all 10 seeds in his inventory:
- 1st Magic Bean: 10 Rupees
- 2nd Magic Bean: 20 Rupees (cumulative: 30 Rupees)
- 3rd Magic Bean: 30 Rupees (cumulative: 60 Rupees)
- 4th Magic Bean: 40 Rupees (cumulative: 100 Rupees)
- 5th Magic Bean: 50 Rupees (cumulative: 150 Rupees)
- 6th Magic Bean: 60 Rupees (cumulative: 210 Rupees)
- 7th Magic Bean: 70 Rupees (cumulative: 280 Rupees)
- 8th Magic Bean: 80 Rupees (cumulative: 360 Rupees)
- 9th Magic Bean: 90 Rupees (cumulative: 450 Rupees)
- 10th Magic Bean: 100 Rupees (total cumulative cost: 550 Rupees)
Crucial Wallet Tip for the 10th Bean: Because Child Link's starting purse is capped at 99 Rupees, you can buy the first nine seeds across multiple trips, but it is mathematically impossible to afford the 10th Magic Bean priced at 100 Rupees with your default pouch. To remove that cap early on, check out our Adult's Wallet (200 Rupees) and Giant's Wallet Gold Skulltula upgrade guide: turning in just 10 Gold Skulltula tokens at the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village upgrades your capacity to 200 Rupees.
Summary Table of All 10 Soft Soil Locations
Every Magic Bean must be planted by Child Link in one of the 10 Soft Soil patches across Hyrule. Eight of them can be reached during your initial childhood journey, whereas the final two (Death Mountain Crater and Desert Colossus) require learning their respective warp songs as Adult Link first, then placing the Master Sword back in the Pedestal of Time to warp there as a child.
| # | Region | Exact Soft Soil Location (Child Link) | Reward / Shortcut Unlocked (Adult Link) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zora's River | Right next to the Bean Seller near the entrance fence | Aerial shortcut over the river toward the waterfall and Zora's Domain |
| 2 | Kokiri Forest | Right behind the Kokiri Shop building | Floating ride to a row of fast Rupees high above the shop |
| 3 | Lost Woods (Bridge) | Left from the forest entrance, under the bridge near the Business Scrub | Ride up to the high ledge holding a chest with a Blue Rupee |
| 4 | Lost Woods (Forest Stage) | Deep in the maze, inside the clearing with two Business Scrubs | Direct aerial shortcut toward the Sacred Forest Meadow entrance |
| 5 | Kakariko Graveyard | Back-left (northern) corner of the graveyard near the dead tree | Piece of Heart #1 (inside the wooden crate on the high ledge) |
| 6 | Death Mountain Trail | Directly in front of Dodongo's Cavern entrance | Piece of Heart #2 (on top of the stone arch) + trail shortcut |
| 7 | Death Mountain Crater | Next to the Bolero of Fire warp pad (requires warping as Child Link) | Piece of Heart #3 (perched inside the central volcanic spire) |
| 8 | Lake Hylia | Just to the right of the Lakeside Laboratory front door | Piece of Heart #4 (on the lab roof at the top of the watchtower ladder) |
| 9 | Gerudo Valley | On the lower riverbank by the cow (glide down from the bridge with a Cucco) | Piece of Heart #5 (inside the alcove behind the giant waterfall) |
| 10 | Desert Colossus | Right in front of the Spirit Temple arch (requires Requiem of Spirit) | Piece of Heart #6 (resting on top of the stone entrance arch) |
Detailed Walkthrough of All 10 Soft Soil Locations and 6 Heart Pieces
1. Zora's River
Where to plant as Child Link: As soon as you purchase your first 10-Rupee bean, take two steps to the right. The first Soft Soil patch sits right beside the Bean Seller's rug against the wooden fence.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: The grown leaf platform glides upstream and drops you near the top of Zora's River, bypassing the narrow ledges on the way to the waterfall and Zora's Domain.
2. Kokiri Forest
Where to plant as Child Link: Walk around the right side of the Kokiri Shop until you reach the dirt patch tucked between the shop's back wall and the cliffside.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: Stepping onto the leaf lifts you above the shop's roof through a floating line of Rupees (including Red Rupees) for quick wallet refills.
3. Lost Woods: Bridge Area
Where to plant as Child Link: Enter the Lost Woods from Kokiri Forest and immediately turn left into the first room. Climb down the ladder beneath the wooden bridge leading to Hyrule Field; the Soft Soil patch is right next to the Business Scrub.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: The plant carries you up to the high opposite ledge where a treasure chest containing a Blue Rupee awaits, giving you quick access back to the bridge exit.
4. Lost Woods: Forest Stage Area
Where to plant as Child Link: From the Lost Woods entrance, follow the main route toward the Sacred Forest Meadow (Right, Left, Right, Left, Straight, Left) until you enter the grassy clearing with two Business Scrubs and the butterflies fluttering over the hidden Forest Stage hole. The Soft Soil sits at the back of the clearing.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: The floating leaf flies across the room to the elevated northern ledge that leads directly into the Sacred Forest Meadow and the Forest Temple.
5. Kakariko Graveyard: Piece of Heart
Where to plant as Child Link: Enter the Kakariko Village Graveyard and hug the left wall all the way to the back-left corner near the withered tree.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: Ride the leaf platform up to the isolated high cliff overlooking the graveyard. Perform a forward roll into the wooden crate sitting on the ledge to smash it open and claim a Piece of Heart.
6. Death Mountain Trail: Piece of Heart
Where to plant as Child Link: Head up Death Mountain Trail to the entrance of Dodongo's Cavern. The Soft Soil patch lies right outside the cave mouth (clear the boulder with a Bomb Flower first if you have not opened the dungeon yet).
What it unlocks as Adult Link: The leaf lifts you straight onto the stone arch above Dodongo's Cavern where a Piece of Heart rests in plain sight, before continuing up the mountain path.
7. Death Mountain Crater: Piece of Heart
Where to plant as Child Link: This spot requires time travel. First, enter Death Mountain Crater as Adult Link so Sheik teaches you the Bolero of Fire. Return to the Temple of Time, place the Master Sword back in its pedestal to become Child Link, and play the Bolero of Fire to warp straight into the crater. The Soft Soil is right beside the warp pad, allowing you to plant the seed before the extreme heat timer runs out.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: Return as Adult Link and ride the leaf up to the top of the tall central volcanic spire in the middle of the lava lake to grab a Piece of Heart.
8. Lake Hylia: Piece of Heart
Where to plant as Child Link: Head down to Lake Hylia and stand outside the Lakeside Laboratory. You will find the Soft Soil patch right against the wall to the right of the front door.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: The floating leaf carries you onto the roof of the Lakeside Laboratory. From there, climb the tall vertical ladder up to the observation tower to collect the Piece of Heart waiting at the summit.
9. Gerudo Valley: Piece of Heart
Where to plant as Child Link: Enter Gerudo Valley as Child Link, pick up the white Cucco near the wooden post, and jump off the bridge, gliding all the way down to the small grassy riverbank at the bottom of the canyon next to the cow. The Soft Soil patch is right beside her.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: The leaf platform ascends the gorge and drops you at the hidden ledge behind the giant waterfall, where you can pick up a Piece of Heart.
10. Desert Colossus: Piece of Heart
Where to plant as Child Link: Just like the crater, you must first reach this area as an adult. If you need help getting through the sandstorm, follow our step-by-step guide to crossing the Mirage Desert and reaching the Desert Colossus, then step into the Spirit Temple and walk back outside so Sheik teaches you the Requiem of Spirit. Travel back in time to become Child Link, play the Requiem of Spirit to warp to the Desert Colossus, and plant your 10th bean in the Soft Soil right next to the temple entrance arch.
What it unlocks as Adult Link: Seven years later, ride the floating leaf over the desert floor to land directly on top of the stone arch above the Spirit Temple entrance, where your sixth Magic Bean Piece of Heart awaits.
Bonus Tip: Spawn 3 Free Fairies and Lure Out Gold Skulltulas
Even before planting a Magic Bean, every Soft Soil patch in Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 hides two extra interactions worth using on your journey:
- Spawn 3 Free Fairies (Bottled Water or Song of Storms): While playing as Child Link, pour Bottled Water onto a planted sprout or play the Song of Storms on your Ocarina next to any Soft Soil patch. A temporary stalk shoots up and releases 3 Fairies, letting you heal to full health or fill your Empty Bottles on the spot.
- Flush Out 9 Gold Skulltulas with Bottled Bugs: Dropping Bugs from a bottle onto any Soft Soil patch (with the sole exception of the Lost Woods bridge spot) causes the insects to burrow into the dirt and force a Gold Skulltula out of hiding, even if a Magic Bean is already planted there.
The Strategist's Take
I am always impressed by how gracefully the Magic Bean quest ties Ocarina of Time's two eras together when replaying on Switch 2. What I love most about this mechanic is how tangibly it rewards curiosity across time: every small detour I make as Child Link transforms seven years later into an aerial route that opens up Hyrule's verticality. My personal routing habit is to never leave a Soft Soil patch without dropping a bottle of Bugs on it right before planting my seed: in a single visit, I secure both the Gold Skulltula token and my future Adult Link Piece of Heart without ever having to backtrack twice.
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