Unlocking Sage's Power in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Preparing to Search for Sage's Wills in Tears of the Kingdom

Link's journey through Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is fraught with danger and challenges. To better prepare himself for what lies ahead, Link can acquire a wide range of upgrades and boons. One of the most important upgrades in the game is the Sage's Wills, which remain a mystery for much of the game.

To collect all 20 Sage's Wills, Link must first ensure he is well-prepared before exploring the Sky Islands above Hyrule. This includes wearing warm clothes or preparing cold-resistant meals, as many of the islands are unbearably cold. Additionally, players should prepare stamina-replenishing meals or elixirs beforehand, as Link will be traveling considerable distances in the air. With these preparations in place, Link will be ready for the challenges ahead as he strengthens the bond he shares with the Sages he'll recruit over the course of Tears of the Kingdom.

Link can benefit greatly from the Autobuild ability when traveling between islands as it allows him to build vehicles without the necessary materials. With Autobuild, players can experiment with creating simple flying machines, which can be saved to the database for future use. To unlock Autobuild, players must visit the Great Abandoned Mine in the Depths and collect enough Zonaite as raw materials.

To make the most of Autobuild, players should ensure that Link has a simple flying machine at his disposal while searching for Sage's Wills. One popular example involves fusing two Fans to the front and back of a Steering Stick, resulting in an agile machine that only costs 9 Zonaite to build with Autobuild. Once built, players can add it to their favorites and craft it at any time, provided they have enough Zonaite.

While not all Sage's Wills require Link to engage in heavy combat, some do, and it is important to be prepared. One example is King Gleeok, a formidable foe that Link will face during his journey. This guide will highlight when Link will encounter such enemies, but players should always be ready for a fight.

How to Use Sage's Wills in Tears of the Kingdom

Once Link has collected four Sage's Wills, he can use them at any of Tears of the Kingdom's Goddess Statues, similarly to the Lights of Blessing. However, instead of boosting Health and Stamina, Sage's Wills increase the attack power of each recruited Sage. Unfortunately, this doesn't affect cooldown times or other aspects of a Sage's abilities.

Sage's Will 1: Eldin Sky Archipelago

The first Sage's Will can be found in the Eldin Sky Archipelago, starting from the top of the Hyrule map and moving clockwise. The island is relatively low and can be accessed from various locations, including the Typhlo Ruins (Eldin Mountains) and Ulri Mountains (Akkala Highlands) Skyview Towers. Link can also use shrines on the surrounding archipelagos, such as Simosiwak Shrine (North Hyrule), Mayam Shrine (North Hyrule), and Kadaunar Shrine (South Eldin), to reach the chest.

The chest is located inside a small building in the center of the island.

Coordinates: 1765, 2267, 0827

Head to the Southern Island Chain in Eldin Canyon and use the Skyview Tower to launch yourself to the largest island. Once there, make your way to the north edge and drop down to the second level. Look for a section covered in vines and clear them away to reveal a chest behind a gated-off area. The coordinates for the chest are 1780, 0981, 1226.

To find the next chest, head to the Sokkala Sky Islands and locate the massive floating orb. If you haven't completed the nearby shrine, you can reach the area from either the Water Temple or the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower.

To access the chest in the orb, players must climb the sides or use gliding/flying. The chest is located on a lower level, which can only be reached by moving the opening to a position that allows Link to enter. To do this, players need to use Ultrahand to align the opening with the ground that Link is on. The chest can be found in the middle of the lower chamber. The easiest way to reach this area is during the "Sidon of the Zora" main quest, where fast-travel points can be unlocked at the Water Temple and Igoshon Shrine. The chest is located on the shoulder of a Flux Construct II miniboss, found directly below the water temple. Defeat the enemy to recover the Sage's Will.

Coordinates for the Chest: 3396, 0640, 1290

Sage's Will 5 & 6: Lanayru Sky Archipelago - Flux Construct II

- Sage's Will 5: Near Jirutagumac Shrine

Found inside a floating orb along the Lanayru chain of islands, this chest can be accessed by using the Upland Zorana Skyview Tower (2866, 0581, 0379) or fast traveling to the Jirutagumac Shrine located within the orb.

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Once inside the orb, players will see a turning wheel being pushed by a fan, causing the outer shell to constantly turn. Using the Ultrahand on the turn-wheel, players can break the fan free by wiggling the right stick. After doing so, they need to use the wheel to align the large opening with the ground, allowing Link to drop to the lower chamber and find the chest sitting in the middle of the room.

Located just south of the orb where Link discovers Sage's Will 5, Sage's Will 6 can be found on another Flux Construct. To reach it, Link can use the Upland Zorana Skyview Tower (2866, 0581, 0379) once again. The chest will be on the enemy's shoulder at the start of the Flux Construct II battle.

To find the chest in the North Necluda Archipelago, look for a small circular platform on the far eastern edge of the chain of islands, just east of the Great Sky Island. If the Josiu shrine is not available for fast travel, Link can start at the Great Sky Island and fly or glide to the platform. In the center of the archipelago, there is a device that launches Link into the air and directly to the small island. The chest is located on the back side of the island, which is covered in Luminous Ore at night.

For the chest located at coordinates 1935, -1064, 0961,

Sage's Will 8: Over Eventide Island - King Gleeok

Getting to this island can be quite a challenge. The nearest shrine is the Kumamayn Shrine, located in the Necluda Sky Archipelago. If Link hasn't unlocked the shrine on these islands, he can use the Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower (2419, -2762, 0222) to reach them. Building a flying machine and gliding the rest of the way may be necessary. Having the Vow of Tulin can make all the difference in this endeavor.

Once Link reaches the island, he'll have to battle the formidable King Gleeok. This three-headed dragon uses three different elements, making it a challenging fight. It's important to have a powerful bow, like the multi-shot bows gained from a Lynel. These bows can fire multiple arrows at once, making the fight easier. If Link doesn't have a bow of this nature, it's best to wait until he does before facing King Gleeok. Unfortunately, Link must defeat the monster to claim the Sage's Will.

It's worth completing the "East Necluda Sky Crystal" mission to unlock the Kumamayn Shrine fast-travel point on the Necluda Sky Archipelago.

To find the next Sage's Will, head back to the same base platform that Link left from to reach Eventide Island. The island is located in the South Necluda Sky Archipelago, and Link can use the launching mechanism on the center island to glide to the desired location without much hassle.

Sage's Will 9: South Necluda Sky Archipelago - Flux Construct III

Defeating the Flux Construct III on this island will earn players Sage's Will 9. Although it may be slightly tougher than its previous model, the enemy should not be too difficult to overcome.

Chest Coordinates (Approximate): 2559, -3601, 0894

Sage's Will 10: Faron Sky Archipelago - Flux Construct III

Located above Lake Hylia, this island can be reached easily from the In-isa Shrine on the western edge of the Great Sky Island. Here, Link will face another Flux Construct III to acquire Sage's Will 10.

Chest Coordinates (Approximate): -0326, -2591, 0894

Sage's Will 11: South Hyrule Sky Archipelago

To reach this island, Link can glide from the western edge of the Great Sky Island or the East Gerudo Sky Archipelago. Upon arrival, players will encounter two small pools and a tricky puzzle. To access the chest at the bottom of the lower pool, Link must keep the gate open by using Ultrahand to attach it to a log brought down from the upper pool.

Link can reach this island through the launch mechanism on the central island, accessible via the Rakashog Shrine fast-travel marker. Alternatively, he can glide to it from the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower (-2438, -2182, 0307) if he hasn't completed the quest yet. Upon arrival, Link will notice that the island has three levels, with the chest located in a chamber on the bottom level. However, the chest is locked with a mechanism that requires a beam of sunlight to hit it. To unlock it, Link will need to use the mirrors found on the second level and other various items. This guide recommends a simple mix of mirror and stake to reflect sunlight onto the lock, which sits above the door. Once the door unlocks, Link can claim the Sage's Will 12 from the chest.

On this platform, Link will need to use a flying machine to travel a long distance, starting from the East Gerudo Sky Archipelago. It is recommended to unlock the fast-travel point at the Rakashog Shrine to make the journey more efficient. Although not necessary, it will save time if Link needs to make multiple trips to the island. For information on King Gleeok, refer to Sage's Will 8. The chest coordinates for this platform are -4447, -2370, 1419.

This Flux Construct II battle can be found on a platform east of the North Gerudo Sky Archipelago, also known as the West Hyrule Sky Archipelago. While there are several shrines in the area that can act as fast-travel points, Ganos Shrine on the Tabantha Sky Archipelago is the most convenient. If Link has not yet unlocked Ganos Shrine, he can use the Lindor's Brow Skyview Tower (-1908, 1244, 0297) to reach the platform. The approximate chest coordinates for this platform are -2306, -0402, 0894.

To reach the large orb in the middle of the North Gerudo chain, Link must first create a flying machine that can take him to the extremely high location. Building a small, easily maneuverable device is recommended over using the Wing, which has a one-minute limit. Once he reaches the orb, Link will encounter a complex light/mirror puzzle. The first step is to head to the platform in the center with three beams of light and turn the arms until the mirror is in the correct position. Following the beam of light from mirror to mirror will lead Link to a mirror high up in the chamber that he can reach using gusts of wind. From there, he must connect the light beam to a clear chain of mirrors to complete the puzzle.

When Link arrives at the final turning mechanism, he can point it towards the original mirror on top of the central platform to reflect the light up to the yellow lock. However, this will only reveal a shrine. To obtain the Sage's Will, players must point the light directly onto a secret yellow lock located in front of a small chamber off to the right using the final turning mechanism. This will open a gate leading to the chest.

Chest Coordinates: -3457, -0264, 1938

Sage's Will 16: North Tabantha Sky Archipelago

The island containing this Sage's Will is situated above Rito Village and is part of a small chain. The chest is located on the western end of the chain, in the center of the island amidst a small ruin. Link can reach the area by using his Zora Armor to climb a waterfall coming down from the eastern island, or he can fly to the island from Lightcast Island to the south or the Ijo-o Shrine to the north.

This Sage's Will can be found on a small island and is not guarded. While it appears that Link is supposed to use rails to reach it, he can easily fly or glide from the entrance to the Wind Temple.

Sage's Will 17: South Hebra Sky Archipelago

To reach the Sage's Will in the Wind Temple, Link can use the Rosparo Pass Skyview Tower (-3686, 2342, 0233) if he doesn't have access yet. However, he'll need to land on the lower island to the west and use the rail system to reach the island with the Sage's Will. Fortunately, everything he needs to make it up the rails is on the island.

Chest Coordinates: -3705, 2150, 0648

Sage's Will 18: West Hebra Sky Archipelago - King Gleeok

The battle platform with the Sage's Will is located high up in the sky, but it can be easily reached by using a simple flying machine from the Ijo-o Shrine. Since this shrine is not connected to a sky crystal, Link should be able to find it without any trouble. The platform can be seen in the western sky from the shrine.

Link will once again face a King Gleeok in order to obtain the Sage's Will. A good bow will be crucial in this battle. After defeating the enemy, a chest will appear and Link can claim the Sage's Will.

Chest Coordinates: -4471, 2172, 1253

Sage's Will 19 & 20: Thunderhead Isles

The final two Sage's Wills are located on the Thunderhead Isles, which are typically shrouded in a massive storm. However, as the game progresses, Link will gain easier access to the area.

Sage's Will 19 & 20: Thunderhead Isles

To obtain the desired items amidst the storm, players do not have to go through a lot of trouble. This guide shares images to make it easier, and the coordinates will remain applicable even after the storm dissipates.

Before entering the storm, players must ensure that Link is not equipped with any metal objects as lightning poses a significant threat. However, wooden and Zonai technology items are safe to use.

- Sage's Will 19: Above Guchini Plain

To reach the island during the storm, players need to mark the exact location displayed in the image above and fly above the storm. The island has smaller islands beneath it, making it challenging to land. Placing the marker on the surface level will ensure its precision and make it visible even when switching between air and surface maps.

While the view from above is better, it becomes almost impossible to see anything on the island. The marker's precise location is crucial, leading to a breakable part of the ground that Link can access using a bomb flower or a rock/boulder hammer. The coordinates to this spot are 0957, -3310, 0857. As Link falls into the corridor, beware of two large metal blocks and a Shock Like on the wall as lightning strikes them.

At the end of the corridor, between two Zonai lamps, lies the coveted chest with the desired items.