Tears of the Kingdom Guide
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Collectibles Guide
Collectibles Overview
Tears of the Kingdom features a rich collectibles system spread across Hyrule’s surface, sky, and depths. Completing collectibles unlocks rewards, enhances abilities, and grants rare equipment.
| Collectible Type | Count | Primary Reward | Collection Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korok Seeds | 1000 | Inventory expansion | ★★★★☆ |
| Masks | 10 | Hidden functions | ★★★★★ |
| Rare Materials | 50+ | Equipment upgrades | ★★★☆☆ |
| Rare Weapons | 30+ | Combat power boost | ★★★★☆ |
| Rare Armor | 20+ | Defense boost | ★★★★☆ |
| Ancient Relics | 15 | Unlock hidden content | ★★★★★ |
Korok Seeds
Seed Overview
Korok Seeds are one of the most important collectibles in the game, with a total of 1000 seeds scattered across Hyrule.
| Collection Progress | Seeds Needed | Expansion Type | Hestu Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1-400 | Weapon/Shield/Bow inventory | Lookout Landing |
| Intermediate | 401-700 | Material/Food inventory | Various villages |
| Advanced | 701-900 | All inventory expansions | Hidden locations |
| Ultimate | 901-1000 | Special rewards | Final location |
Puzzle Type Encyclopedia
1. Rock Puzzles
| Puzzle Type | Count | Characteristics | Solution | Common Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single rock | 150 | One rock out of place | Return the rock to its position | On trees, rooftops |
| Rock pattern | 80 | Multiple rocks need arranging | Arrange in correct order | On the ground, platforms |
| Rock stacking | 50 | Rocks need to be stacked | Stack rocks to designated height | On hills, cliffs |
2. Environmental Puzzles
| Puzzle Type | Count | Characteristics | Solution | Common Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower trail | 120 | Touch flowers in sequence | Touch in correct order | Gardens, meadows |
| Ring gliding | 100 | Glide through aerial rings | Use paraglider to pass through | In the air, mountaintops |
| Fruit collection | 80 | Collect specific fruits | Find and collect all fruits | Fruit trees, forests |
3. Mechanism Puzzles
| Puzzle Type | Count | Characteristics | Solution | Common Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moving mechanisms | 70 | Move objects to trigger mechanisms | Use Ultrahand to move | Buildings, ruins |
| Time-stop mechanisms | 60 | Use Recall ability | Reverse objects to trigger | Sky Islands, temples |
| Ascend mechanisms | 50 | Use Ascend ability | Pass through ceilings | Caves, buildings |
4. Combat Puzzles
| Puzzle Type | Count | Characteristics | Solution | Common Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defeat enemies | 100 | Defeat specific enemies | Battle to defeat | Ruins, caves |
| Escort missions | 50 | Escort NPC safely | Protect NPC to destination | Villages, roads |
| Time challenges | 40 | Complete task within time limit | Complete quickly | All regions |
Regional Distribution Guide
Hyrule Field (Approx. 200 seeds)
Key Collection Areas:
- Lookout Landing surroundings (Approx. 30) — Basic puzzles, great for beginners
- Hyrule Castle surroundings (Approx. 40) — Combat puzzles, require gear
- Plains center (Approx. 50) — Mixed puzzles, medium difficulty
- Riverbanks (Approx. 30) — Fruit collection, flower trails
- Forest areas (Approx. 50) — Environmental puzzles, require observation
Collection Tips:
- Use the sensor ability — The sensor can detect nearby Koroks
- Observe the environment — Unusual rocks, flowers, or rings may be puzzles
- Talk to NPCs — Some NPCs hint at seed locations
- Track collected seeds — Use the map to mark collected seeds
Hebra Mountains (Approx. 150 seeds)
Key Collection Areas:
- Peak area (Approx. 40) — Climbing puzzles, require stamina
- Frozen caverns (Approx. 30) — Ice puzzles, require fire
- Snowfield area (Approx. 40) — Environmental puzzles, require cold resistance
- Wind canyon (Approx. 20) — Wind puzzles, require gliding
- Village surroundings (Approx. 20) — Basic puzzles, great for beginners
Collection Tips:
- Prepare cold-resistance gear — Snow mountain areas need cold protection
- Upgrade stamina — Climbing requires ample stamina
- Use wind power — Wind canyons require using updrafts
- Search for hidden caves — Many seeds are hidden inside caves
Lanayru Region (Approx. 180 seeds)
Key Collection Areas:
- Wetlands center (Approx. 50) — Fruit collection, flower trails
- Waterfall area (Approx. 40) — Climbing puzzles, water puzzles
- Island area (Approx. 30) — Gliding puzzles, exploration puzzles
- Domain surroundings (Approx. 30) — Basic puzzles, mechanism puzzles
- Cave area (Approx. 30) — Hidden puzzles, combat puzzles
Collection Tips:
- Prepare swimming gear — Wetlands require swimming
- Use water flow — Water current can help with movement
- Find hidden entrances — Many seeds are hidden behind waterfalls
- Use the paraglider — Islands require gliding to reach
Eldin Volcano (Approx. 150 seeds)
Key Collection Areas:
- Crater area (Approx. 40) — Fire puzzles, require fireproof gear
- Lava caves (Approx. 30) — Lava puzzles, require ice
- Hot spring area (Approx. 30) — Environmental puzzles, require heat management
- City surroundings (Approx. 30) — Basic puzzles, mechanism puzzles
- Ore area (Approx. 20) — Ore collection, combat puzzles
Collection Tips:
- Prepare fireproof gear — Volcanoes require fire resistance
- Use hot springs — Hot springs can restore health
- Find cooling points — Cooling devices can lower temperature
- Watch out for lava — Lava causes damage
Gerudo Desert (Approx. 150 seeds)
Key Collection Areas:
- Town surroundings (Approx. 40) — Basic puzzles, mechanism puzzles
- Desert center (Approx. 40) — Sandstorm puzzles, exploration puzzles
- Ruins area (Approx. 30) — Ancient puzzles, hidden treasures
- Oasis area (Approx. 20) — Fruit collection, flower trails
- Dune area (Approx. 20) — Dune puzzles, movement puzzles
Collection Tips:
- Prepare water — Desert areas require maintaining hydration
- Watch for sandstorms — Sandstorms reduce visibility
- Find oases — Oases are safe zones
- Use wind power — Wind can assist with movement
Sky Region (Approx. 170 seeds)
Key Collection Areas:
- Great Sky Island (Approx. 20) — Basic puzzles, great for beginners
- Wind Sky Island (Approx. 30) — Wind puzzles, require gliding
- Water Sky Island (Approx. 30) — Water flow puzzles, require ice
- Fire Sky Island (Approx. 30) — Fire puzzles, require fireproof gear
- Lightning Sky Island (Approx. 30) — Electricity puzzles, require conduction
- Hidden Sky Islands (Approx. 30) — Hidden puzzles, require exploration
Collection Tips:
- Use the paraglider — Sky islands require gliding to reach
- Watch wind direction — Wind direction affects gliding path
- Find updrafts — Updrafts can help you ascend
- Collect sky materials — Sky islands have unique materials
Masks
Mask Overview
Masks are hidden collectibles, with a total of 10 masks, each with unique functions.
| Mask Name | Function | Location | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mask | Attract flowers | Hyrule Field | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Crystal Mask | Detect ores | Hebra Mountains | ★★★☆☆ |
| Flame Mask | Resist fire | Eldin Volcano | ★★★☆☆ |
| Frost Mask | Resist cold | Hebra Mountains | ★★★☆☆ |
| Shock Mask | Resist lightning | Gerudo Desert | ★★★★☆ |
| Water Mask | Breathe underwater | Lanayru Region | ★★★★☆ |
| Wind Mask | Increase gliding distance | Sky Region | ★★★★★ |
| Dark Mask | Night vision | Depths | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Mask | Full elemental defense | Hidden locations | ★★★★★ |
| Royal Mask | Attract NPCs | Final location | ★★★★★ |
Mask Acquisition Methods
1. Flower Mask
- Location: Hyrule Field flower meadows
- How to obtain: Complete the flower trail puzzle
- Function: Attracts surrounding flowers to help find hidden items
- Recommendation: ★★★★☆
2. Crystal Mask
- Location: Hebra Mountains ore caves
- How to obtain: Complete the ore collection puzzle
- Function: Detects surrounding ores, marks rare ore locations
- Recommendation: ★★★★★
3. Flame Mask
- Location: Eldin Volcano hot springs
- How to obtain: Complete the hot spring puzzle
- Function: Resists fire damage, reduces burn effects
- Recommendation: ★★★★☆
4. Frost Mask
- Location: Hebra Mountains ice caves
- How to obtain: Complete the ice puzzle
- Function: Resists cold damage, reduces frostbite
- Recommendation: ★★★★☆
5. Shock Mask
- Location: Gerudo Desert ruins
- How to obtain: Complete the ruins puzzle
- Function: Resists lightning damage, reduces electrocution
- Recommendation: ★★★★☆
Rare Materials
Materials Overview
Rare materials are essential resources for equipment upgrades and fusions, distributed across Hyrule.
| Material Type | Count | Primary Use | Acquisition Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ores | 20 | Weapon fusion, equipment upgrades | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Potion materials | 15 | Potion crafting, buff effects | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Food materials | 10 | Food crafting, healing effects | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Monster materials | 15 | Weapon fusion, special effects | ★★★☆☆ |
| Rare materials | 10 | Legendary equipment, Master Sword upgrades | ★★★★★ |
Rare Material Locations
1. Ores
| Material Name | Location | Primary Use | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore | Ore caves in all regions | Basic fusion | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Silver Ore | Hebra Mountains | Intermediate fusion | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Gold Ore | Eldin Volcano | Advanced fusion | ★★★☆☆ |
| Diamond | Gerudo Desert | Top-tier fusion | ★★★★☆ |
| Legendary Ore | Hidden locations | Legendary fusion | ★★★★★ |
2. Potion Materials
| Material Name | Location | Primary Use | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Hearty Radish | Grasslands in all regions | Healing potions | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mighty Thistle | Mountain areas | Attack-boosting potions | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Swift Carrot | Plains | Speed-boosting potions | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ironshell Crab | Forests | Defense-boosting potions | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Silent Princess | Hidden locations | Legendary potions | ★★★★★ |
3. Monster Materials
| Material Name | Location | Primary Use | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bokoblin Horn | All regions | Basic fusion | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Moblin Fang | Mountain areas | Intermediate fusion | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Gleeok Heart | Volcano | Advanced fusion | ★★★★☆ |
| Dragon Scale | Sky | Legendary fusion | ★★★★★ |
| Demon King’s Tear | Depths | Strongest fusion | ★★★★★ |
Rare Weapons
Weapons Overview
Rare weapons are the most powerful weapons in the game, found in hidden locations across Hyrule.
| Weapon Type | Count | Primary Stats | Acquisition Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Swords | 8 | Attack 30+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Bows | 6 | Attack 25+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Shields | 6 | Defense 30+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Spears | 5 | Attack 28+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Axes | 5 | Attack 35+ | ★★★★★ |
Rare Weapon Locations
1. Legendary Swords
| Weapon Name | Location | Attack | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Sword | Temple of Time | 30 | All-element effect |
| Royal Sword | Hyrule Castle | 32 | Critical hit +30% |
| Ancient Blade | Ancient Ruins | 28 | Armor piercing |
| Dragon’s Sword | Sky Region | 35 | Dragon’s power |
| Demon King’s Sword | Depths | 40 | Dark power |
2. Legendary Bows
| Weapon Name | Location | Attack | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk Bow | Sky Region | 25 | Homing arrows |
| Ancient Bow | Ancient Ruins | 27 | Piercing arrows |
| Dragon’s Bow | Sky Region | 30 | Dragon’s arrows |
| Demon King’s Bow | Depths | 32 | Dark arrows |
| Bow of Light | Final location | 35 | Light arrows |
Rare Armor
Armor Overview
Rare armor is the most powerful armor in the game, found in hidden locations across Hyrule.
| Armor Type | Count | Primary Stats | Acquisition Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Helms | 6 | Defense 25+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Chestpieces | 6 | Defense 30+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Boots | 6 | Defense 20+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Gloves | 4 | Defense 15+ | ★★★★★ |
| Legendary Masks | 4 | Special effects | ★★★★★ |
Rare Armor Locations
1. Legendary Sets
| Set Name | Location | Total Defense | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Set | Ancient Ruins | 80 | Armor piercing |
| Dragon Set | Sky Region | 90 | Dragon’s power |
| Demon King Set | Depths | 100 | Dark power |
| Light Set | Final location | 110 | Light power |
Collection Progress Tracking
Collection Statistics
| Collectible Type | Collected | Total | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korok Seeds | 0 | 1000 | 0% |
| Masks | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Rare Materials | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Rare Weapons | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Rare Armor | 0 | 26 | 0% |
Collection Recommendations
1. Priority Ranking
| Priority | Collectible Type | Reason | Recommended Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korok Seeds | Inventory expansion is most important | Throughout the game |
| 2 | Rare Weapons | Combat power boost | Mid-game |
| 3 | Rare Armor | Defense boost | Mid-game |
| 4 | Rare Materials | Equipment upgrades | Late-game |
| 5 | Masks | Special functions | Late-game |
2. Collection Strategy
- Collect throughout — Korok Seeds should be collected throughout the game
- Focus by region — Complete collectibles in each region before moving on
- Use the map — Mark collected items on the map
- Track progress — Regularly record collection progress
3. Collection Rewards
| Completion | Reward | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | Basic reward | Inventory expansion |
| 50% | Intermediate reward | Equipment upgrade |
| 75% | Advanced reward | Rare equipment |
| 100% | Legendary reward | Legendary equipment |
Related Pages: Main Quest Guide | Side Quest Guide | Shrine Collection | Fuse System | Sky & Depths