The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Complete Side Quest Guide (Part 1)
🎯 Side Quest Overview
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild features a rich side quest system. These quests not only provide generous rewards but also offer deeper insight into the world of Hyrule and its characters.
| Quest Type | Count | Main Rewards | Importance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Quests | 25+ | Equipment, Materials, Rupees | ★★★★☆ | Learn NPC stories in depth |
| Shrine Quests | 42 | Shrine Entry Unlock | ★★★★★ | Essential, increases hearts/stamina |
| Mini Challenges | 60+ | Special Equipment, Materials | ★★★☆☆ | Optional, enriches gameplay |
| Memory Quests | 12 | Story supplement, Heart Container | ★★★★☆ | Related to main story, recommended |
🏘️ Kakariko Village Side Quests
1. The Lost Cuccos
- Trigger NPC: Cottla
- Quest Location: Kakariko Village
- Quest Requirement: Retrieve 10 lost Cuccos
- Cucco Locations:
- Next to Impa's house
- Near the Goddess Statue
- Behind the General Store
- By the bridge at the village entrance
- Next to the armor shop
- Near the water wheel in the village
- Behind the inn
- Next to the training ground
- On a small path in the village
- Behind the Goddess Statue
- Quest Reward: Hearty Radish × 3
2. The Firefly's Light
- Trigger NPC: Lasli
- Quest Location: General Store
- Quest Requirement: Capture 5 Silent Fireflies
- Capture Tips:
- Time: Night (9:00 PM - 4:00 AM)
- Location: Water edges in the village, forest areas
- Method: Use stealth gear or stealth potion
- Quest Reward: Stealth Tights
3. A Reliable Footing
- Trigger NPC: Paya
- Quest Location: Near the Goddess Statue
- Quest Requirement: Take a photo of a Guardian
- Photo Locations:
- Guardian remains on Hyrule Field
- Live Guardians near Hyrule Castle
- Quest Reward: Blue Rupee × 50
4. Koko's Kitchen
- Trigger NPC: Koko
- Quest Location: Inn
- Quest Requirement: Cook "Tough Veggie Stir-Fry"
- Recipe: Armored Pumpkin × 1 + Any materials × 4
- Cooking Location: Any cooking pot
- Quest Reward: Armored Pumpkin × 5
🏡 Hateno Village Side Quests
1. My Hero!
- Trigger NPC: Symin
- Quest Location: Hateno Village
- Quest Requirement: Find and read Purah's diary
- Diary Location: Purah's house (highest point in the village)
- Quest Reward: Traveler's Claymore
2. The Legend of the Orbs
- Trigger NPC: Norbe
- Quest Location: Hateno Village
- Quest Requirement: Find three stone orbs
- Stone Orb Locations:
- Inside the village well
- Behind the windmill
- At the bottom of the village pond
- Puzzle Solution: Place the stone orbs into the corresponding slots
- Quest Reward: Korok Seed × 1
3. Fashion Forward
- Trigger NPC: Symin
- Quest Location: Hateno Village
- Quest Requirement: Talk to NPC while wearing dyed armor
- Dyeing Location: The dye shop in Hateno Village
- Dye Materials:
- Red: Hearty Radish, Apple
- Blue: Energizing Mushroom, Silent Princess
- Yellow: Endura Carrot, Mighty Bananas
- Quest Reward: Diamond
4. The Lost Wedding Ring
- Trigger NPC: Akara
- Quest Location: Hateno Village
- Quest Requirement: Find the ring in the pond
- Ring Location: In the Goddess Statue pond in the village
- Obtainment Method: Use Magnesis
- Quest Reward: Rupee × 100
🏞️ Zora's Domain Side Quests
1. Lynel's Obsession
- Trigger NPC: Furala
- Quest Location: Zora's Domain
- Quest Requirement: Take a photo of a Lynel
- Subject: The Lynel on Ploymus Mountain
- Photography Tips:
- Maintain a safe distance
- Use the zoom lens
- Recommended to shoot from a high vantage point far away
- Quest Reward: Prime Raw Gourmet Meat × 5
2. The Giant Rock in Zora's Domain
- Trigger NPC: Tula
- Quest Location: Zora's Domain
- Quest Requirement: Destroy the giant rock in the domain
- Destruction Methods:
- Use bombs
- Use two-handed weapons
- Utilize falling rocks
- Quest Reward: Opal × 3
3. Love of Rare Species!
- Trigger NPC: Kio
- Quest Location: Zora's Domain
- Quest Requirement: Catch armored carp
- Catching Locations:
- Waters of Zora's Domain
- Eastern ponds
- Ulra Canyon
- Catching Method: Use shock arrows or swim to catch them directly
- Quest Reward: Armored Carp × 5
🌋 Goron City Side Quests
1. The Secret of Death Mountain
- Trigger NPC: Kiyu
- Quest Location: Goron City
- Quest Requirement: Take a photo of an Igneo Talus
- Subject: Igneo Talus on Death Mountain
- Timing: Easier to spot at night
- Quest Reward: Flint × 5
2. The Goron City's Spice
- Trigger NPC: Ramella
- Quest Location: Goron City
- Quest Requirement: Collect 10 Goron Spices
- Obtainment Methods:
- Destroy ore deposits on Death Mountain
- Defeat Stone Talus
- Complete minigames in Goron City
- Quest Reward: Rock Salt × 10
3. The Legend of the Brothers
- Trigger NPC: Bego
- Quest Location: Goron City
- Quest Requirement: Solve the puzzle of the Brother Stone
- Puzzle Solution:
- Place 8 stone orbs into their corresponding positions
- Arrange them in a specific order
- Pay attention to the pattern hints on the rocks
- Quest Reward: Korok Seed × 1
🏜️ Gerudo Town Side Quests
1. The Eighth Heroine
- Trigger NPC: Lakan
- Quest Location: Gerudo Town
- Quest Requirement: Find the statue of the Eighth Heroine
- Statue Location: Southwestern part of the Gerudo Desert
- Search Tips:
- Use the Sand Seal for fast travel
- Be mindful of visibility during sandstorms
- Follow special markers on the map
- Quest Reward: Moonlight Scimitar
2. The Secret of the Secret Club
- Trigger NPC: Lakala
- Quest Location: Gerudo Town
- Quest Requirement: Enter the secret club
- Entry Method:
- Say the password at the designated time
- Password: GSC♦Diamond
- Time: A specific period at night
- Quest Reward: Gerudo Veil
3. The Trial of the Desert
- Trigger NPC: Magda
- Quest Location: Gerudo Town
- Quest Requirement: Pass the trial of the desert
- Trial Content:
- Find three trial shrines
- Solve desert puzzles
- Defeat trial guardians
- Quest Reward: Daybreaker
🦅 Rito Village Side Quests
1. I Want to Go to Prison!?
- Trigger NPC: Padda
- Quest Location: Rito Village
- Quest Requirement: Take a photo of the prison
- Photo Location: The prison beneath Hyrule Castle
- Notes:
- Requires infiltrating Hyrule Castle
- Beware of guards and monsters
- Recommended to use stealth gear
- Quest Reward: Raw Bird Drumstick × 10
2. The Rito's Heritage
- Trigger NPC: Masha
- Quest Location: Rito Village
- Quest Requirement: Find the Rito clan's heirloom
- Heirloom Location: In a cave on the Hebra Mountains
- Search Hints:
- Note the icicles at the cave entrance
- Use a torch to melt ice
- Watch out for ice-based monsters inside the cave
- Quest Reward: Rito Tunic
3. The Song in the Blizzard
- Trigger NPC: Kamm
- Quest Location: Rito Village
- Quest Requirement: Find the source of the song in a blizzard
- Search Method:
- Follow the song in the blizzard
- Use cold-resistant gear and meals
- Be aware of visibility changes
- Quest Reward: Spicy Pepper × 10
🎪 Mini Challenge Quests
1. Horseback Jumping
- Trigger Location: Dueling Peaks Stable
- Challenge Requirement: Jump over all obstacles on horseback
- Tips:
- Use the acceleration button to increase jump distance
- Choose a suitable horse
- Pay attention to obstacle height
- Reward: Knight's Bridle
2. Shield Surfing
- Trigger Location: Hebra Mountain
- Challenge Requirement: Surf a specific distance using a shield
- Tips:
- Choose a smooth shield
- Find steep slopes
- Master balance techniques
- Reward: Knight's Shield
3. Archery Training
- Trigger Location: Various archery training grounds
- Challenge Requirement: Hit all targets
- Tips:
- Use multi-shot bows to increase hit rate
- Notice target movement patterns
- Utilize bullet time
- Reward: Various arrows
💎 Special Reward Quests
1. Korok Seed Exchange
- Trigger NPC: Hestu
- Appearance Locations:
- Great Plateau
- Kakariko Village
- Near Hyrule Castle
- Exchange Rewards:
- Weapon Pouch Expansion
- Arrow Pouch Expansion
- Shield Pouch Expansion
- Required Seeds:
- First time: 1 seed
- Subsequent times: increasing amounts
2. Great Fairy Fountain Quests
- Trigger Method: Find and unlock Great Fairy Fountains
- Great Fairy Locations:
- Tabantha Frontier
- Akkala Region
- Gerudo Highlands
- Hyrule Field
- Unlock Requirement: Pay Rupees to unlock
- Upgrade Service: Equipment upgrades and reinforcement
3. Shrine Challenge Quests
- Trigger Method: Talk to specific NPCs
- Quest Types:
- Puzzle challenges
- Combat challenges
- Exploration challenges
- Reward: Shrine entry unlocked
🎮 Quest Completion Tips
Efficient Quest Completion
Quest Planning
- Complete quests by region for efficiency
- Prioritize quests with generous rewards
- Align with main quest route
Resource Management
- Prepare required materials in advance
- Use Fast Travel wisely
- Make good use of the pin system
Time Management
- Note NPC appearance times
- Plan day/night cycle accordingly
- Use waiting time to gather materials
Common Problem Solving
- NPC not found: Check appearance time and weather conditions
- Quest item lost: Wait for Blood Moon reset
- Quest not triggering: Complete prerequisite quests or advance game progress
Related Pages: Main Quest Guide | Shrine Collection Guide