Uncovering Koltin's Hidden Locations in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Bubbul Gems are a valuable new collectible obtained exclusively from Bubbulfrogs found in the caves and tunnels of Hyrule. These gems serve as currency in trading with Koltin, the brother of Kilton from Breath of the Wild. Koltin can be found in four locations: north of Tarrey Town, south of Lookout Landing, south of Popla Foothills Skyview Tower, and in his initial location. Trading with Koltin offers access to unique items, such as the highly coveted Mystic Clothing armor set.

How to Unlock Koltin in Tears of the Kingdom (Koltin's Location #1)

To access Koltin's shop and trade Bubbul Gems, players must first complete a short side quest. Once completed, Koltin can be easily located at any of the three designated locations. This guide provides information on how to initiate the quest and where to find Koltin in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Near Woodland Stable in the southwestern corner of Eldin Canyon, you'll find Koltin's brother, Kilton. He can be located by heading northeast of the stable to a small Pico Pond at coordinates 1208, 1214, 0020. Kilton is outside of a cave entrance next to an oversized balloon cart that will remind you of his shop from Breath of the Wild.

As soon as the conversation with Kilton ends, Koltin emerges from the Pico Pond Cave in a hurry. He expresses his desire to transform into the awe-inspiring Satori, the Lord of the Mountain. This initiates the beginning of the quest "The Hunt for Bubbul Gems!"

Head inside the cave and confront the Bubbulfrog, a radiant amphibian monster. Retrieve the Bubbul Gem it drops and deliver it back to Koltin. He will eagerly ingest the gem, but upon discovering it's inadequate to transform him, he will dash away in a hurry. Kilton will inform players of his plans to relocate and they can track him down in Tarrey Town.

After completing "The Hunt for Bubbul Gems!" players can unlock Koltin as a merchant. Koltin can be found at various locations after 9:00 PM, and players can trade Bubbul Gems for monster parts and the Mystic Armor set. Koltin will always be available at these locations during the night, making it easy for players to make trades.

Koltin Location #2 - North of Tarrey Town

Players can track down Kilton's whereabouts by speaking with him after he moves to Tarrey Town, located on the central island of Lake Akkala. Kilton can be found at the northernmost part of Tarrey Town, precisely at coordinates 3961, 1642, 0128.

Kilton will provide directions to Koltin's shop. Koltin’s glowing balloon cart is visible on a nearby hill at coordinates 3662, 2064, 0168.

Koltin Location #3 - South of Lookout Landing

To locate Koltin, head south of Lookout Landing towards the eastern side of the Passeri Greenbelt, at coordinates -0319, -0162, 0022. Follow the path from Lookout Landing Skyview Tower and you'll soon spot his balloon cart, which is visible from the town gates. Don't forget to keep an eye out for

along the way.

Koltin Location #4 - South of Popla Foothills Skyview Tower

To reach Koltin's final destination, players can make their way to the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower and head south towards a hill where his cart can be spotted at coordinates 0588, -2681, 0112. They will need to navigate through the treacherous Farosh Hills, which includes a heavily guarded armored compound, before finally reaching Koltin at the hill's summit. Don't forget, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch platform.