Upgrade Your Horse with Malanya's Magic in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to Summon Malanya in Tears of the Kingdom for Reviving and Upgrading Horses

In Tears of the Kingdom, Link can still encounter many familiar characters on his journey, including the Horse God Malanya. Residing in the waters of his fountain deep in the Akkala region, players can pay a visit to this sacred site and present offerings to Malanya, hoping to gain the deity's benevolence and aid in their ongoing adventure.

Malanya's magnanimity bounds further in this new installment, granting players the ability to revive fallen horses and improve the ability of many of the game's horses. This allows players to upgrade nearly any horse into the epitome of equine excellence, ensuring that no horse is left behind.

To summon the Horse God Malanya, players must venture to the sacred grounds of the Malanya Spring at coordinates 4294, 3211, 0151, situated north of Bloodleaf Lake in the Deep Akkala region. They can start their journey by making their way to the East Akkala Stable or fast traveling to the nearby Jochi-iu Shrine.

From there, they should follow the road that winds through the scenic North Akkala Foothills, eventually reaching a split in the cliffs at coordinates 4203, 2883, 0148 leading to Bloodleaf Lake. They should continue past the lake until reaching a small bridge at coordinates 4280, 3112, 0149 which leads to a large, strange plant surrounded by purple mist on a small island within a spring.

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How to Summon Malanya in Tears of the Kingdom

Approaching a strange bud in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can lead to a surprising encounter with the Horse God Malanya. From the bud emerges a large hand, demanding a single Endura Carrot. Once Link provides the offering, the bud opens, and Malanya arises from the spring beneath.

Malanya possesses a unique ability to revive fallen horses and upgrade stabled ones. However, these services come at a cost. To revive a horse, Link must offer a Roasted Endura Carrot, which can be prepared by holding an Endura Carrot and tossing it onto an open fire. Upgrading a horse requires various cooked dishes.

How to Revive Horses with the Horse God Malanya

It's essential to register horses at a stable if players want to take advantage of Malanya's revival ability. Unregistered horses cannot be revived. Once Link has registered a horse and provided the required offering, the revived horse will appear in front of him. Endura Carrots hold great value as an ingredient for stamina-enhancing food and elixirs, as well as for Malanya's services.

Locations to Find Endura Carrots in Breath of the Wild

Endura Carrots can be found in several locations in Breath of the Wild. One of the best spots to find them is near the eight Cherry Blossom trees in Hyrule. You can offer them to Satori, the God of the Mountain. Another location is near Rutile Lake, southwest of Satori Mountain, at coordinates -2483, -0622, -0201. Additionally, you can cultivate and grow your own Endura Carrots once you unlock the farmland in Hateno Village.

Improving Your Horses in Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, horses can be upgraded by providing specific cooked dishes to Malanya. The dishes you provide depend on the statistics you wish to improve on your horse. However, some horses cannot be upgraded, including the Giant Horse (Ganon’s Horse), Epona, and the Giant White Stallion.

Each horse in Breath of the Wild possesses four distinct abilities: Strength, Speed, Stamina, and Pull. These abilities are represented by a star rating ranging from one to five, except for Epona, who cannot Pull.

In Tears of the Kingdom, players can upgrade their horses' stats to a maximum of five stars. This allows for greater flexibility in choosing which horse to ride, as there are no downsides to using any horse that can be upgraded, provided the necessary materials are available.

- How to Increase a Horse's Strength ability in Tears of the Kingdom

To upgrade a horse's abilities, players will need to offer specific cooked dishes to Malanya, depending on which stat they wish to increase. A Cooking Pot can be found at coordinates 4246, 2932, 0150, located at the southwestern corner of Bloodleaf Lake. Here are the recipes and ingredients that Malanya will request for each stat upgrade in Tears of the Kingdom.

Upgrade

Cost

Ingredients (per serving)

★ → ★★

1x Fried Wild Greens

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb

★★ → ★★★

1x Copious Fried Wild Greens

4x Different Vegetables, Plants, or Herbs

★★★ → ★★★★

3x Veggie Rice Balls

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb 1x Hylian Rice

★★★★ → ★★★★★

3x Vegetable Curry 3x Hot Buttered Apple 3x Carrot Cake

Vegetable Curry:

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb 1x Hylian Rice 1x Goron Spice

Hot Buttered Apple:

1x Apple 1x Goat Butter

Carrot Cake:

1x Carrot (Endura or Swift) 1x Goat Butter 1x Cane Sugar

- How to Increase a Horse's Speed in Tears of the Kingdom

Upgrade

Cost

Ingredients (per serving)

All horses start with at least ★★ in Speed.

★★ → ★★★

1x Salt-Grilled Greens

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb 1x Rock Salt

★★★ → ★★★★

3x Glazed Veggies 3x Steamed Tomatoes

Glazed Veggies:

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb 1x Courser Bee Honey

Steamed Tomatoes:

1x Hylian Tomato 1x Hyrule Herb

★★★★ → ★★★★★

3x Vegetable Omelet 3x Veggie Cream Soup 3x Apple Pie

Vegetable Omelet:

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb 1x Bird Egg 1x Goat Butter 1x Rock Salt

Veggie Cream Soup:

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb 1x Fresh Milk 1x Rock Salt

Apple Pie:

1x Apple 1x Tabantha Wheat 1x Goat Butter 1x Cane Sugar

- How to Increase a Horse's Stamina in Tears of the Kingdom

Upgrade

Cost

Ingredients (per serving)

All horses start with at least ★★ in Stamina.

★★ → ★★★

1x Herb Sauté

1x Vegetable, Plant, or Herb 1x Goron Spice

★★★ → ★★★★

3x Honeyed Apple 3x Veggie Porridge

Honey-glazed Apple:

1 fresh apple coated in a generous layer of pure courser bee honey, creating a delectable and healthy snack.

Creamy Veggie Porridge:

Combine one serving of your preferred vegetable, plant, or herb with fresh milk and Hylian rice for a creamy and nutritious breakfast option.

★★★★★ Upgrade:

For a gourmet twist, try our signature trio of Vegetable Risotto, Carrot Stew, and Cream of Vegetable Soup, each bursting with the flavors of fresh produce.

Savory Vegetable Risotto:

Experience the perfect blend of savory and sweet with one serving of your favorite vegetable, plant, or herb mixed with Hylian rice, rock salt, and goat butter, creating a rich and hearty dish.

Carrot Stew:

1x Carrot (Endura or Swift) 1x Goat Butter 1x Fresh Milk 1x Tabantha Wheat

Cream of Vegetable Soup:

1x Vegetable 1x Fresh Milk 1x Rock Salt

- How to Increase a Horse's Pull in Tears of the Kingdom

Upgrade

Cost

Ingredients (per serving)

Horses begin with a minimum of two stars in Pull, with the exception of Epona who lacks this ability.

To increase the horse's Pull ability from two stars to three, feed them one Veggie Rice Ball along with a serving of Vegetable, Plant, or Herb and one Hylian Rice.

To further enhance the Pull ability from three stars to four, offer three servings of Copious Fried Wild Greens and three servings of Veggie Porridge. Copious Fried Wild Greens consist of four types of Vegetables, Plants, or Herbs and one Hylian Rice.

Veggie Porridge:

Combine a vegetable, plant, or herb with fresh milk and Hylian rice for a delicious and nutritious meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Upgrade your porridge game by adding hot buttered apple, carrot stew, and veggie cream soup for a flavorful and diverse culinary experience.

Hot Buttered Apple:

Transform a simple apple into a decadent treat by pairing it with rich and creamy goat butter. This sweet and savory combination is sure to please your taste buds.

Carrot Stew:

Elevate the humble carrot by simmering it in a hearty mixture of goat butter, fresh milk, and Tabantha wheat. This comforting and nutritious stew is perfect for a cozy night in.