Unveiling the Mysteries: A Comprehensive Guide to Pupunke Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players can discover numerous shrines while undertaking quests for the Koroks residing in the Great Hyrule Forest. Among these shrines is the Pupunke Shrine, where players must exchange one of Tears of the Kingdom's rarest materials with a Korok in order to obtain the shrine's radiant crystal.

Pupunke Shrine Location in TotK

Located at coordinates 0620, 2211, 0164, the Pupunke Shrine is situated on the eastern side of the Great Hyrule Forest, along the path leading to Mido Swamp. For a swift journey to this area, teleporting to the Musanokir Shrine at the heart of the Korok Forest is highly recommended.

In order to embark on the quest of the Pupunke Shrine, players are required to have already ventured into Korok Forest and dispelled the Gloom that had been afflicting it. Failing to do so will result in their inability to engage with any of the Koroks.

A Pretty Stone and Five Golden Apples Walkthrough

Players will be able to start the shrine quest "A Pretty Stone and Five Golden Apples" by speaking to Damia on the eastern edge of Korok Forest.

The cute little Korok can be found at the coordinates 0563, 2160, 0159 next to a glowing crystal twice their size.

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Damia has come across a beautiful stone, but instead of simply giving it to Link, they propose a trade. Damia prefers to receive something edible in return and offers to exchange the crystal for five Golden Apples. If players already possess five Golden Apples in their inventory, they can immediately proceed with the trade.

Golden Apples are a highly sought-after item in Hyrule, known for their rarity. While they have a chance of appearing on any tree across the land, there are a few specific trees in Mido Swamp where these precious apples will always spawn. Damia, an avid collector of Golden Apples, doesn't concern herself with their origin as long as they possess that coveted golden hue.

Players should proceed beyond Damia and the crystal, following the path that leads to Mido Swamp. Along the way, they will eventually encounter a seemingly endless bog. If players attempt to walk or swim through it, they will gradually sink, while any objects or creatures will fail to remain afloat on its surface.

However, the surrounding area offers an abundance of trees and a substantial wooden board that can be utilized to construct a bridge across different parts of the bog. By strategically moving the bridge along their path, players can effectively evade the risk of plunging into the murky swamp.

After completing the initial section, players will find it significantly more effortless to navigate through subsequent sections by jumping and gliding. Alternatively, they have the option to construct a flying vehicle to traverse the bog, but it is crucial to maintain a low altitude to prevent being forced back to the starting point by the fog that hovers above the area.

Players can discover these unique trees at the end of the path, adorned with approximately three Golden Apples hanging from each branch. Upon collecting a minimum of five Golden Apples, players have the opportunity to trade them with Damia upon returning to Korok Forest.

The little Korok will excitedly give Link the pretty stone for the Golden Apples, allowing him to move and interact with it.