Breath of the Wild Guide
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hyrule Landmark Quick Reference Guide
This page is the landmark quick reference table for Breath of the Wild, listing 15 Sheikah Towers, 15 stables, major towns, Great Fairy Fountains, and key secret areas. For terrain and regional exploration strategies, see the World Map Complete Exploration Guide.
🗼 15 Sheikah Towers
Towers are the core of map unlocking and fast travel. After climbing to the top and activating the terminal, the map for that region is revealed, and it becomes a teleportation point.
| Tower | Region | Climbing Difficulty | Recommended Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plateau Tower | Great Plateau | None | - |
| Dueling Peaks Tower | Dueling Peaks | Low | - |
| Hateno Tower | Hateno | Low | - |
| Lanayru Tower | Lanayru | Electric Wizzrobe en route | Wooden gear, fireproof |
| Central Tower | Central Hyrule | Guardian-dense | Stealth, Shield Parry |
| Lake Tower | Lake Hylia | Water platforms | Cryonis |
| Eldin Tower | Eldin | High temperature | Fireproof gear/food |
| Akkala Tower | Akkala | Flying Guardians | Bow and arrows |
| Woodland Tower | Korok Forest | Misty forest entrance | Torch for guidance |
| Hebra Tower | Hebra | Extreme cold | Cold resistance gear |
| Tabantha Tower | Tabantha | High | Stamina food |
| Gerudo Tower | Gerudo Highlands | Cannot reach on foot | Paraglider, stamina |
| Wasteland Tower | Gerudo Desert | Sandstorm | Map cross-reference |
| Ridgeland Tower | Ridgeland | Electric Wizzrobe in lake | Shock resistance |
| Faron Tower | Faron | High | Stamina food |
::: tip Tower Climbing Tips In the early to mid-game when stamina is insufficient, you can build a campfire at the base of the tower, eat a stamina mushroom dish, and climb in one go; you can also use nearby ice pillars or gliding to create footholds. :::
🐴 15 Stables
Stables offer horse registration, lodging, shopping (Beedle), cooking pots, and side quests, serving as important supply points.
| Stable | Region | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dueling Peaks Stable | Dueling Peaks | Main story path, horses can be caught nearby |
| Riverside Stable | Eldin | Leads to Goron City |
| Outskirt Stable | Central Hyrule | Memory location nearby |
| Wetland Stable | Central Hyrule | By the Hylia River |
| Lakeside Stable | Lanayru | Near Central Tower |
| Lakeside Stable | Faron | Leads to Lurelin Village |
| Highland Stable | Faron | Near Horse God Fountain |
| Snowfield Stable | Tabantha | Cold region |
| Tabantha Bridge Stable | Tabantha | Near memory location |
| New Serenne Stable | Ridgeland | Painter Pikango often present |
| East Akkala Stable | Akkala | Spring of Power challenge |
| South Akkala Stable | Akkala | Leads to Tarrey Town |
| North Akkala Stable | Akkala | Direction of Tarrey Town |
| Gerudo Canyon Stable | Gerudo Canyon | Desert entrance |
| Goron City Stable | Eldin | Volcano supplies |
🏘️ Major Towns and Settlements
| Location | Region | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Kakariko Village | Dueling Peaks | Sheikah village, Impa resides here |
| Hateno Village | Hateno | Can purchase a house, Ancient Tech Lab |
| Zora’s Domain | Lanayru | Zora tribe, Divine Beast Vah Ruta |
| Goron City | Eldin | Goron tribe, Divine Beast Vah Rudania |
| Gerudo Town | Gerudo Desert | Only females allowed |
| Rito Village | Tabantha | Rito tribe, Divine Beast Vah Medoh |
| Tarrey Town | Akkala | Established after completing “From the Ground Up” side quest |
| Lurelin Village | Faron | Seaside fishing village, gambling for money |
| Korok Forest | Forest | Master Sword, Hestu |
| Kara Kara Bazaar | Gerudo Desert | Desert oasis |
🧚 Great Fairy Fountains and Horse God Fountain
| Name | Location | Function | Unlock Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Fairy Koteri | Northeast of Kakariko Village | Armor enhancement | First time 100 Rupees |
| Great Fairy Kaysa | Tabantha, south of Rito Village | Armor enhancement | Second time 500 Rupees |
| Great Fairy Mija | Akkala, southeast of Akkala Lake | Armor enhancement | Third time 1000 Rupees |
| Great Fairy Tera | Southwest Gerudo Desert, under giant skeleton | Armor enhancement | Fourth time 10000 Rupees |
| Horse God Malanya | Faron, Horse God Lake | Revive dead horses | Fixed 1000 Rupees |
::: warning Cost Order Unlock costs increase based on the order you unlock them, regardless of which fairy it is. Therefore, it’s recommended to unlock the cheaper ones first and save the 10000 Rupee Tera for last. :::
🏛️ Eight Great Secret Areas and Challenge Locations
| Location | Region | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Shrine of Resurrection | Forest | Three ancient poem clues |
| Thyphlo Ruins | Ridgeland/Forest | Dark trial shrine challenge |
| Eventide Island | Faron | Deserted island survival challenge |
| Lomei Labyrinth (Akkala) | Akkala | Labyrinth Island + Barbarian Helm |
| Lomei Labyrinth (Gerudo) | Gerudo Desert | Desert labyrinth |
| Lomei Labyrinth (Hebra) | Hebra | Northern labyrinth |
| Satori Mountain | Hebra | Lightning trial, need to divert thunderstorms |
| Skull Lake | Faron | Underwater treasure chests |
🗺️ Recommended Exploration Order
- Great Plateau → Dueling Peaks → Kakariko Village: Learn gameplay, obtain Paraglider.
- Hateno → Lanayru → Zora’s Domain: Unlock first Divine Beast and Mipha’s Grace.
- Central Hyrule → Lake Hylia → Ridgeland: Complete memory points and shrines.
- Eldin / Hebra: Requires cold/fire resistance gear, recommended to visit later.
- Gerudo Desert / Highlands: Desert sandstorms and lightning tests, challenge after gear is ready.
- Akkala / Faron / Forest: Finally collect Master Sword, Barbarian set, and hidden shrines.
Related Pages: World Map Exploration | Shrine Collection | Main Quests | Korok Seeds