Unveiling the Mystery: Lost in the Dunes Side Quest

Where is Kara Kara Bazaar?

Players will never run out of things to do in Tears of the Kingdom, as there are plenty of side quests to keep them busy. Some of these quests are interconnected, meaning that players must complete one before moving on to the next. When it comes to The Mysterious Eighth side quest, players must make their way back to Kara Kara Bazaar.

The Lost in the Dunes side quest takes place in the southwestern region of Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom. While it may not be a complex quest, players should bring weapons that can break through rocks. Although there isn't a lot of combat involved, it's easy to become disoriented if players aren't careful.

Players can locate Kara Kara Bazaar at -3273, -2551, 0023. If it's their initial visit to the bazaar, the map won't be readable as soon as Link enters the desert. Nevertheless, the coordinates will remain visible on the minimap's bottom-right corner for those who still wish to undertake this side quest.

To successfully complete "The Mysterious Eighth" side quest in Gerudo Town, players must first finish "Lost in the Dunes." It is recommended to undertake this quest after completing the Lightning Temple. The objective of "The Mysterious Eighth" is to collect all seven orbs, each representing one of the Seven Heroines of the Gerudo. Upon completing "Lost in the Dunes," Link will receive one of these orbs as a reward, which he must then transport back to Gerudo Town.

Here is a walkthrough for "Lost in the Dunes":

There are two men, Benja and Robsten, located by the bazaar's inn/general store who are searching for their missing friend. Players can speak with them to learn more about the situation and unlock the "Lost in the Dunes" quest.

Before venturing into the desert, head to the Kara Kara Bazaar Well at coordinates -3236, -2603, 0024. Drop into the well and follow the water to a group of blue boulders. These boulders cannot be destroyed from this side of the waterways, so attacking them is futile. Instead, open the map and place a marker on their location to guide Link in the right direction.

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Return to the surface using Ascend and head towards -3347, -2679, 0028. Look out for a campfire nearby that can provide guidance. Once there, players can dive into a sandpit that will lead them to an underground cave where they'll come across Ponthos. He'll express his frustration at being stuck, but unfortunately, he won't be able to offer much help for the rest of the quest. Instead, players should search for breakable walls or boulders in the area. Unlike the blue ones from earlier, these can be destroyed using a Rock Hammer or Spirit Yunobo's Ability if players have it. Follow the marker on the map and break down any boulders in the way. If players haven't placed a marker, they should head towards (-3253, -2629, 0004). Destroy the boulders blocking the Kara Kara Bazaar Well and then return to Ponthos. Speak to him, and he'll leave. Head back to Kara Kara Bazaar and talk to Ponthos and his friends. This will reward Link with one of the Gerudo Heroine Statue orbs. Don't forget that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for Nintendo Switch.