The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Zelda's Toughest Skyview Towers

5 Popla Foothills

Exploring the vast world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be quite challenging without fast travel points. Luckily, players can unlock 15 Skyview Towers scattered across the map to easily navigate through different regions. These towers not only let players fast travel but also reveal the surrounding landscape on their map, making it easier to explore.

However, unlocking some of these towers can be a daunting task as they require solving challenging puzzles. These particular towers have left players scratching their heads as they try to figure out the solution to gain access.

Upon first encountering the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower, players will notice a non-functional device inside. However, fixing the tower is possible with the aid of a trapped NPC, who can be challenging to find. The Popla Foothills Excavation Site must be located first, which may require a bit of effort, but it is situated south of the tower, beneath the cliff.

Inside the Popla Foothills Excavation Site, players must follow the path until they come across Elmerson, an NPC who is trapped in the cave. To release him, players must locate a button within the cave and stand on it. After freeing him, Elmerson will go to the tower and repair it. This tower is particularly challenging to complete because the Popla Foothills Excavation Site can be difficult to locate.

4 Gerudo Canyon

Navigating through the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower may seem easy at first, but activating it is not as simple. Upon reaching the tower, players will notice that the pedestal inside is non-functional. To fix this, players must enlist the help of Sawson, an NPC found on a non-operational lift in the vicinity. The next challenge is figuring out how to get the lift operational again, which requires some strategic thinking.

Sawson's lift requires additional weight to ascend, which can be achieved by using building materials found near the tower. The player must utilize their Ultrahand ability to transport these materials to the lift. Although it may take some trial and error, once enough weight is added, Sawson will be able to make his way to the tower. However, finding Sawson can be a challenge, making the completion of Gerudo Skyview Tower difficult.

3 Rabella Wetlands

Accessing the Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower in Tears of the Kingdom is no easy feat, thanks to the perilous thorns that surround it. To gain entry, players must first locate nearby scaffolding and Ascend onto it. From there, they can make their way towards the tower's entrance, but will still be met with a daunting wall of thorns. Burning them would normally be the solution, but the constant rain in this cursed area makes that impossible. Players must use their Ultrahand ability to construct a makeshift roof over the thorns, shielding them from the rain and allowing for them to be set ablaze. This challenging process culminates in the activation of the tower, making it one of the most difficult Skyview Towers in the game due to its hazardous surroundings.

2 Sahasra Slope

Unlocking the Sahasra Slope Skyview tower is no easy feat. Players are met with closed doors upon arrival and must embark on a complicated journey below the tower to gain access. The first step is finding the Sahasra Slope Cave, which is located beneath the tower at coordinates 1326, -1156, 0138.

Players must navigate through a dark cave using a rock-fused weapon to break through cracked boulders. It's a challenging journey as they continue to smash more boulders to reach a small alcove under the tower. Once they arrive, players must use their Ascend ability to pass through the ceiling and enter the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower. Inside, they face another obstacle in the form of Long Sticks blocking the door, which must be moved before they can enter and complete their mission. This is one of the most complex and time-consuming Skyview Towers in Tears of the Kingdom, leaving many players stumped.

1 Gerudo Highlands

Navigating the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned players in Tears of the Kingdom. The tower is initially inaccessible due to heavy snow, and players must find a creative way to access its interior.

The key to reaching the tower lies in finding Meadela's Mantle Cave, which is located north of the tower at coordinates -3996, -1257, 0427. Upon entering the cave, players will encounter a flowing stream. With the help of their Ultrahand ability, players must gather wood from a nearby pile of materials and place it in the stream. Once the wood is in place, players must climb onto it and ride downstream, which will ultimately lead them straight to the entrance of the tower.

At the lower section of the cave, four wooden beams emerge from the water, with a wooden square on the ceiling at their center. To gain access to the inside of the tower, players must devise a strategy to reach the square and utilize their Ascend ability. However, players must be cautious as the currents of the water pose a challenge to their progress. The game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is currently accessible on Nintendo Switch.