The Ultimate Zelda Shrine Quest Guide: Unraveling the Secrets of Wao-os Shrine
Discover the enthralling White Bird's Guidance Shrine Quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Embark on a journey to locate the hidden cave and unravel the secrets of the revered Wao-os Shrine Unleash your inner explorer and conquer this captivating challenge
Located in the northwest part of Hyrule, Rito Village serves as the dwelling place for the bird-like inhabitants. It is a considerable distance away from Lookout Landing, where players of the popular game, Tears of the Kingdom, first arrive after completing the tutorial shrines and obtaining skills like Recall, Ascend, Ultrahand, and Fuse.
After successfully conquering the Wind Temple and quelling the menacing blizzard, players may encounter various non-player characters (NPCs) who will present them with quests to undertake. One such quest, known as The White Bird's Guidance, can be initiated by conversing with a crimson-feathered Rito named Laissa. Her precise location can be found at coordinates -3622, 1826, 0199.
Updated on August 28th, 2023, the side quest called "The White Bird's Guidance" in Tears of the Kingdom presents a rather enigmatic challenge for players exploring Rito Village. Once the sky has been cleared, an NPC will draw the players' attention to a peculiar White Bird, seen while relaxing on a rock. Players who successfully track down the elusive White Bird's Guidance in TOTK will discover a hidden White Bird Shrine Quest. To assist gamers in locating and completing this quest, a video guide has been added below.
It's worth noting that we started this quest only after completing the Wind Temple with Tulin --we're not entirely sure if the quest can be started before then.
The White Bird's Guidance Shrine Quest Walkthrough
Where is the Cave?
The search for the shrine begins when Laissa, a character in TotK, informs the players about a mesmerizing green glow emanating from a concealed shrine nestled within a nearby cave. She imparts the responsibility onto Link to unravel the enigma of the cave's whereabouts. To aid players in their quest, a hint is provided by a Rito woman. This entails ascending to the pinnacle of Rito Village and vigilantly observing the break of dawn, which would unveil the cave's location. However, to expedite this shrine quest, we have already accomplished this task for the readers and can now divulge the cave's precise whereabouts.
Situated in the northwest direction of Rito Village lies the enchanting West Lake Totori Cave. The cave's approximate coordinates are -3955, 2029, 0201, which can be easily spotted on the map provided.
Wao-os Shrine Walkthrough
Upon entering the cave shrine, Link will encounter a ball, a half-circle shape, and a square box. Additionally, there are two large circular targets located on the other side of a chasm. In order to hit these targets, players must utilize the 'diving board' platform that is situated on the edge of the shrine's starting area.
The most straightforward method to complete this shrine is to use Ultrahand to grasp the half-circle shape and position it towards the front of the plank, away from the edge. Then, attach it using the A button and place the ball inside the half-circle shape. This will function as a catapult of sorts. It is important not to connect the ball to the half-circle shape, as it will become stuck and fail to launch towards the targets.
Now, grasp the sturdy metal container and elevate it using Ultrahand. Subsequently, lower it onto the edge of the elongated plank to propel the spherical object towards the designated objective. It is important to bear in mind that the container should not be raised entirely, but rather only to a height where the ball will collide with the lower circular section.
Once activated,
, located nearby, will open a shutter. Link can then seize a lengthy wooden plank. Attach this plank to the front of the wooden board, where we previously affixed the half-circle. By doing so, the entire plank will become slightly longer. Now, retrieve the half-circle once more and affix it to the front, placing the ball inside once again. Follow the same procedure as before, but this time, raise the metal box as high as possible before dropping it onto the plank.
To complete the shrine, players can launch themselves into the air from the ball's previous location. Using the paraglider, float over to the platform on the right to access the hidden chest. Inside, you will find a Spicy Elixir that provides Link with eight minutes of powerful warmth, enabling him to withstand the cold weather. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now accessible on the Nintendo Switch.
