In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, hearts are a valuable resource. Aside from acquiring them through trading Lights of Blessing at a Goddess Statue, Link can also replenish his hearts temporarily by consuming Hearty ingredients such as Hearty Radish, Hearty Truffles, Hearty Bass, and the rarest of them all, Hearty Salmon.
Finding Hearty Salmon can be quite challenging, as it only appears in a few specific locations throughout Hyrule. Here is a comprehensive list of these locations in Tears of the Kingdom.
Where to Find Hearty Salmon in Tears of the Kingdom
Hearty Salmon can be discovered for free in several ponds and lakes scattered throughout Hyrule. Since these locations are typically small bodies of water, Link should have no difficulty diving in and capturing them personally. However, for players seeking a more effortless approach, immobilizing the fish can be achieved by shooting arrows directly at them or firing arrows infused with a Shock Fruit or Yellow Chu Chu Jelly in their vicinity.
Hearty Salmon can be found in the following locations:
Tama Pond, a small pool of water north of the Tabantha Frontier (coordinates -3003, 1857, 0272)
The water around the Flight Range (coordinates -3853, 2290, -0010)
Hyrule Castle Moat, behind the chasm (coordinates -0124, 1193, 0037)
Where to Buy Hearty Salmon in Tears of the Kingdom
The exclusive Hearty Salmon is available for purchase at the solitary Zora's Domain General Store in Hyrule. Due to its scarce nature, they have only one in stock, which can be acquired for a price of 80 Rupees (and replicated if needed).
What to Do With Hearty Salmon in Tears of the Kingdom
Recipes That Use Hearty Salmon
The enticing taste and health benefits of Hearty Salmon make it an excellent choice for enjoying raw, providing a substantial boost of four hearts. This attribute can prove to be incredibly useful in urgent situations. However, to fully harness the advantages of the bonus hearts, it is advisable for the player to cook the Hearty Salmon before consumption.In Tears of the Kingdom, numerous recipes allow for the inclusion of Hearty Salmon, which enhances the bonus hearts provided by the dish. Whenever one Hearty Salmon is cooked, it grants an additional four bonus hearts. However, incorporating this ingredient into a meal also boosts its potential to restore health. It's important to note that any fish-based dish can be enhanced by adding a Hearty Salmon. Just remember not to combine it with any other Effect ingredients, as they will counteract each other.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for the Nintendo Switch.