Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Master the Rakashog Shrine!

Using the reflective mechanics from classic Zelda games, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom challenges players to manipulate light in the Rakashog Shine. This shrine provides a learning experience for players to understand the Mirror Zonai Devices, while also presenting complex puzzles for them to solve.

Rakashog Shrine Location in TotK

To reach Rakashog Shrine in the East Gerudo Sky Archipelago, head to the southeastern area of the map and use the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower to enter the sky. Glide east towards the islands and you'll soon spot the shrine and a Zonai Dispenser on an island shaped like a plus sign. Activate the shrine to take on the challenge that awaits.

Rakashog Shrine Walkthrough

Upon entering Rakashog Shrine, players will be greeted by a striking beam of light shining down from above and a locked door. Positioned to the left of the door, there is a Zonai Device in the form of a Mirror. When aimed by Link, this device reflects and redirects light to its intended destination, much like any other mirror.

How to Solve the First Puzzle in the Rakashog Shrine

Players should use Ultrahand to grab the mirror and direct the light toward the large hexagonal switch above the door to open it. It should be noted that the switch requires the light to be sustained for a few seconds before opening.

How to Solve the Second Puzzle in the Rakashog Shrine

In the next room, players will find another mirror and a locked door with a light and a switch on the opposite side. Players should lift the mirror up and through the hole in the wall to reflect the light into the hexagon once again to open the door.

How to Solve the Third Puzzle in the Rakashog Shrine

Through into the following room, players will find the switch in a lowered area with no light. Players should return to the previous room and position the mirror so that the line shines through from that room into the next room.

Players can then grab the other mirror to reflect the light down to the switch, activating the lift underneath.

How to Solve the Fourth Puzzle in the Rakashog Shrine

Upon reaching the top floor, players will come face to face with two constructs guarding a room filled with mirrors. With the enemies vanquished, players must strategically use the mirrors to reflect light onto the back wall, thereby unlocking the statue room and obtaining the coveted Light of Blessing.

How to Get the Hidden Chest in the Rakashog Shrine

Players should redirect the light back towards the lift room by taking one of the mirrors before leaving the final room. Additionally, they should pick up the Mirror Club, a fusion of a Zoanite Sword and a mirror dropped by one of the defeated constructs, and bring it with them back to the previous room.

Using the lift room, players can utilize a large block and an additional room that can be arranged in the same manner as depicted in the image. By positioning the Mirror Club on the ground at an angle, the light can be redirected towards the mirror atop the block and ultimately into the switch above the locked door. Alternatively, players can lay a mirror flat on the ground while using Ultrahand to hold another mirror at the correct height for the hexagonal switch. However, this method requires more stability. Regardless of the chosen solution, players can enter the room to obtain a Large Zonai Charge before finishing the shrine.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for the Nintendo Switch.