Uncover the Secrets of Tears of the Kingdom: All Stone Tablet Locations Revealed

In the side quest "Message From An Ancient Era" from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players join Link on a challenging adventure to discover ancient stone tablets scattered across the sky islands of Hyrule. To aid a linguistically challenged archaeologist named Wortsworth, players must utilize their fusing, gliding, and navigation skills to locate and photograph the 12 tablets. Once translated by Wortsworth, the tablets reveal intriguing details about Hyrule's history and reward players with 100 rupees per photograph. Collecting all 12 tablets earns Link 1200 rupees and an exclusive paraglider fabric as an honor for his assistance in the Zonai Survey Team’s research.

Players can successfully complete the “Message From An Ancient Era” Side Adventure by locating the stone tablets and reaching the corresponding sky islands in Tears of the Kingdom. This guide provides all the necessary information to accomplish this task.

The player needs to have completed one of the four Regional Phenomena main quest series in Tears of the Kingdom to embark on this lengthy side adventure. These quests require Link to travel to Hebra, Eldin, Gerudo, and Lanayru to address the challenges that have plagued these regions since the Uprising. While completing any of these quests is acceptable, it is advisable to assist the Rito in Hebra to acquire the Vow of Tulin Sage ability, which makes it easier to reach the tablets on the sky islands quickly. Nevertheless, Tulin's assistance is not mandatory to access the islands.

Upon finishing a Regional Phenomena main quest, players are advised to make their way to Lookout Landing. Here, they'll observe some intriguing alterations that have taken place within the settlement. A noteworthy change is the appearance of a massive stone pillar that has plummeted to the ground and now lies in a small pond located in the southwest section of the town.

The fallen pillar has caught the attention of many residents, including Wortsworth, an archaeologist from the Zonai Survey Team. He is an expert in ancient Hyrulean language and has dedicated his life to researching it. Upon seeing the text on the stone tablet embedded in the side of the pillar, he becomes extremely excited about this discovery, leading to the start of the side adventure "Message From An Ancient Era."

Upon leaving Lookout Landing, Wortsworth heads back to Kakariko Village where he continues his work on translating the first tablet. Link is advised to follow him and can find him at the Zonai Survey Team Base located at coordinates 1836, -0956, 0116. Here, Wortsworth updates Link on the progress he has made with the translation and tasks him with photographing any other tablets he may come across. Don't forget to capture

during your quest.

How to Complete Message From an Ancient Era in Tears of the Kingdom

Across the Hyrule Sky region, there are monuments scattered among various star-shaped islands. Within these monuments, there are 12 hidden stone tablets waiting to be discovered. Luckily, the shape of the islands makes them easy to spot while gliding. Link has the freedom to collect and deliver these tablets to Wortsworth in any order they choose. Upon returning to Wortsworth, they can check which tablets have already been delivered and translated. It's worth noting that the tablet located in Lookout Landing doesn't need to be photographed, bringing the total number of tablets to 13.

To submit the photographs, Link must make his way back to Kakariko Village. To save time, players may choose to gather all of the photos first before returning to Wortsworth. The player can easily return to Kakariko Village by using the fast travel option to Makasura Shrine located at coordinates 1770, -1051, 0166 and then simply following the road. Each time a new tablet is handed over, Wortsworth will translate the text, display the translation on a nearby wall, and will generously reward Link with 100 rupees for his hard work.

How to Find and Photograph All Stone Tablets in Tears of the Kingdom.

Discovering all twelve stone tablets on the sky islands is made easy with the help of maps and coordinates provided below. With just a paraglider and 2½ Stamina Wheels, eleven of the twelve islands can be easily reached. However, it is advisable to have all Skyview Towers unlocked for a smoother journey. The star island housing tablet #7, located south of the Necluda Sky Archipelago, can only be accessed by Link with the Zora Armor equipped, as he will need to swim up waterfalls to reach another island crucial for progress.

Collecting all three pieces of the Glide Armor set, earned through different trials on sky islands, can greatly simplify the journey for Link. It's also important for him to have appropriate cold resistance gear or items for dealing with harsh weather conditions. While having Tulin's Gust ability can speed up the process, it's not a necessity. The tablets that tell the story can be turned in to Wortsworth in any order after being photographed using the Purah Pad's Camera function.

All Stone Tablet Locations for Message From An Ancient Era

Here are the locations of each of the 12 stone tablets required for completing the "Message From An Ancient Era" side adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Account of a Celebration (Tablet #1)

Launch into the air from the Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower and glide to the island located at 1781, 1012, 1239. Climbing up the side of the island might be required to reach the surface. Once on the top, head towards the edge at 1864, 0989, 1241 and jump off to glide towards the star-shaped island. In case climbing is not your thing, you can use the Zonai devices on the island to assemble a mine cart that will stop at a small island. From there, you can jump down to the star-shaped island. Alternatively, teleport to Kadaunar Shrine (1882, 1202, 1251) and use the launcher on that island to propel and glide towards the star-shaped island.

To reach the tablet in Lanayru Sky Archipelago, players can launch into the air from the Upland Zorana Skyview Tower and glide to the star-shaped island. Once they reach the monument, the center of the island will collapse, revealing the tablet that can be photographed upon landing. Don't forget to bring your camera and capture the moment!

The Harmonious Couple (Tablet #3)

Launch into the air from the Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower or fast travel to the Kahatanaum Shrine or Wind Temple to reach the Hebra Mountains. Glide southwest towards the Rising Island Chain and use the jump pad to reach the star-shaped island. It is important to have cold resistance before attempting this journey.

Launch into the air from the Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower and glide northeast, stopping on any islands on the way to recover stamina. Alternatively, fast travel to the Taninoud Shrine and make your way to the cross-shaped island with the Zonai Device Dispenser. From there, use the launcher to propel yourself towards the star-shaped island to the northeast. It is important to have cold resistance before attempting this journey.

The Researcher Mineru (Tablet #5)

Glide down from the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower to the star-shaped island located at North Faron Sky Coordinates 0483, -2248, 0394.

To reach the tablet at East Gerudo Sky Archipelago, launch into the air from Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower and glide southwest towards the star-shaped island. Once there, the center of the island will collapse, revealing the tablet for a photo opportunity. However, this journey requires high stamina and possibly cold or heat resistance. Don't forget to pack accordingly.

The Free-Spirited Zelda (Tablet #7)

To reach the star-shaped island in Necluda, players must first obtain and equip the Zora Armor and bring Zonai devices to build a flying machine. From Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower, glide northeast towards the large island at 2130, -2636, 1300 and swim up the waterfall to reach the island's surface. Once there, assemble the flying machine and use it to fly up to the star-shaped island.

The Latest Trend (Tablet #8)

To find the tablet in Necluda, head to the Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower and launch yourself into the air. Glide south to the star-shaped island and once you reach the monument, the center of the island will collapse, revealing the tablet. Make sure you have cold resistance before attempting to land and photograph the tablet.

An Ancient Ghost Story (Tablet #9)

Launch into the air from the Gerudo Highlands Sky Tower and glide towards the northeast direction until you reach the star-shaped island in the North Gerudo Sky Archipelago. As you approach the monument, the center of the island will descend, allowing you to land and take a photograph of the tablet. It is essential to have cold resistance to access this location.

Launch into the air from the Typhlo Ruins Sky Tower or fast travel to the Mayam Shrine. Glide south to the cross-shaped island and use the nearby launcher to propel yourself northwest to the star-shaped island. Once you reach the monument, the center of the island will collapse into the Drenan Highlands Chasm. Take a photo of the tablet upon landing. Don't forget to visit the location at North Hyrule Sky Archipelago with coordinates -0048, 2983, 1497.

The Day The Land Rose (Tablet #11)

Launch into the air from the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower and glide northeast towards the large island located at -1818, -2074, 1153 in the South Hyrule Sky Archipelago. Another option is to fast travel to Rakashog Shrine at -1716, -2118, 1149. Once you reach the island, rotate the launcher using the wheel in the center to face the Zonai Device Dispenser. Then, use the launcher to propel yourself and glide to the star-shaped island.

A Parting Resolve (Tablet #12)

Launch into the air from the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower and glide southeast towards the large island at 3753, 1876, 0992 in Sokkala Sky Archipelago. Once you land on the eastern side of the island, head towards the smaller part of the island where you'll find an already assembled Zonai flying machine. Attach only the nearby batteries to the machine and use the Ultrahand to carry it clockwise around the large circular island to avoid aggro. When you reach the opposite end of the island at 3608, 1767, 0989, hop onto the machine and ascend until you reach the star-shaped island at coordinates 3578, 1749, 1354. Remember to avoid the larger platform unless you plan on fighting the Flux Construct.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for Nintendo Switch.