The Ultimate Guide to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Main Quests

In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players join Link on a new quest that takes place shortly after the events of Breath of the Wild. An ancient enemy has awoken in the Kingdom of Hyrule, and Link must once again face it head-on. While the game maintains the vast open world and freedom of choice of its predecessor, Tears of the Kingdom places a greater emphasis on story, making the series of main quests even more engaging.

Tears of the Kingdom boasts 24 main story quests that will take players to every corner of the kingdom. This guide will provide a comprehensive list of each mission, including its location and the character who assigns it. Whether players want to get a sense of the game's size or track their progress, this guide has everything they need.

Tears of the Kingdom Main Quests - Prologue & Great Sky Island

Link and Zelda navigate the depths of the caverns beneath Hyrule Castle, stumbling upon a peculiar floating arm that appears to be holding a mummified creature in place. After inadvertently reviving the creature, Zelda is transported to the past and Link is left severely wounded.

Upon awakening, Link discovers that his own arm has been replaced with the mysterious arm that was previously holding the creature. The spirit of Rauru, the arm's former owner, appears and bestows upon Link new abilities, setting him on a mission to rescue Zelda.

Hyrule Castle N/A

Find Princess Zelda

Great Sky Island Steward Construct

The Closed Door

Great Sky Islands Rauru

After departing from the Great Sky Island, Link reunites with his fellow comrades who serve Princess Zelda. The recent events at Hyrule Castle have unveiled numerous clusters of Sky Islands, along with several chasms that lead to the Depths beneath Hyrule. Link can seek guidance from Purah to embark on a journey across the four regions of Hyrule, or from Josha to venture into the Depths.

Crisis At Hyrule Castle

Lookout Landing Purah

Regional Phenomena

Lookout Landing Purah

Camera Work in the Depths

Purah assigns Link to investigate strange occurrences in each of the main regions of Hyrule as part of the Tears of the Kingdom Main Quests. Although each region has its own corresponding sage quest, some of them are linked to a larger chain of sub-quests.

Hebra Region:

Tulin of Rito Village

Rito Village Teba

Eldin Region:

Yunobo of Goron City

Goron City Yunobo

Gerudo Region:

Riju of Gerudo Town

Gerudo Town Riju

Lanayru Region:

The Sludge-Covered Statue

Zora's Domain Yuno

The Broken Slate

Toto Lake Jiahto

Restoring the Zora Armor

Zora's Domain presents a challenge for Yuno as she must clear the Sludge-Covered Statue to progress further. However, clues to the Sky can be found within the area, making it worth the effort. Another obstacle lies in Toto Lake, where Jiahto must clear the Broken Slate to continue the journey. Along the way, they will encounter Sidon of the Zora, who also must clear the Sludge-Covered Statue to aid in their quest.

Once Link has completed all four temples and gathered the support of the sages, his next objective is to find the fifth and final sage. Returning to Lookout Landing, he learns of the sage's whereabouts and embarks on a journey that will ultimately lead him to the ultimate showdown with Ganondorf. The fate of the kingdom rests on his ability to complete this crucial task.

Secret of the Ring Ruins

Ring Ruins Paya

Guidance from Ages Past

Dragonhead Island Begins immediately after Secret of the Ring Ruins

Destroy Ganondorf

As Link soars through the sky above Hyrule, he may spot some intricate drawings etched into the landscape below. These geoglyphs are an integral part of Tears of the Kingdom's main quest, which unfolds alongside other major quests.

Although the search for the Master Sword is a key aspect of the Tears of the Kingdom storyline, "Recovering the Master Sword" can actually be initiated much earlier on. To trigger this quest, Link must purify the chasm located within the Great Deku Tree.

The Master Sword:

Trail of the Master Sword

The Spirit Temple Mineru

Recovering the Hero's Sword

Korok Forest Great Deku Tree