The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Side Quest Complete Guide

🎯 Side Quest Overview

Tears of the Kingdom features over 140 side quests scattered across villages, outposts, and hidden locations throughout Hyrule. These quests provide rich rewards and story additions.

Quest Type	Count	Main Rewards	Importance	Notes
🏘️ Village Quests	35	Equipment, rupees, materials	★★★★★	Unlock village features
🏰 Outpost Quests	20	Equipment, schematics, materials	★★★★☆	Progress regional stories
🌍 Field Quests	25	Rare materials, rupees	★★★☆☆	Exploration rewards
🎭 Mini Challenges	30	Special equipment, rupees	★★★★☆	Scattered everywhere
💎 Hidden Quests	15	Legendary equipment, Master Sword upgrades	★★★★★	Require specific conditions
🔧 Device Quests	15	Device schematics, materials	★★★☆☆	Learn device usage

🏘️ Rito Village Side Quests

Side Quest List

1. Tulin's Troubles

• Trigger NPC: Tulin
• Location: Rito Village central plaza
• Objective: Help Tulin find his lost diary
• Reward: Rito Bow × 1, 100 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
• Tip: The diary is near the waterfall below Rito Village

2. Wind Hero Trial

• Trigger NPC: Teba (Village Chief)
• Location: Rito Village Elder's Hall
• Objective: Complete three wind trial challenges
• Reward: Wind Hero Set (headband)
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• Tip: Requires paraglider skills; upgrade stamina first

3. Tebba's Collection

• Trigger NPC: Tebba
• Location: Rito Village weapon shop
• Objective: Collect 10 ancient parts
• Reward: Ancient Bow × 1, 300 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
• Tip: Ancient parts are in underground ancient ruins

4. Paraglider Race

• Trigger NPC: Race Host
• Location: Rito Village launch platform
• Objective: Reach the finish line within the time limit
• Reward: Paraglider fabric × 1, 200 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• Tip: Use updrafts for greater distance

5. Wind Temple Secret

• Trigger NPC: Mysterious Elder
• Location: Wind Temple entrance
• Objective: Find the hidden chest in the Wind Temple
• Reward: Wind Sage weapon upgrade materials
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Tip: Can only trigger after completing Wind Temple main quest

🏞️ Zora Domain Side Quests

Side Quest List

1. Pipe Repair

• Trigger NPC: Zora Craftsman
• Location: Zora Domain pipe area
• Objective: Use Ultrahand and Fuse to repair 5 broken pipes
• Reward: Zora Shield × 1, 150 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
• Tip: Pipe materials are in ores around the domain

2. Water Trial

• Trigger NPC: Sidon
• Location: Zora Domain training ground
• Objective: Complete underwater combat challenge
• Reward: Zora Armor × 1, 200 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• Tip: Requires Water Sage ability equipped

3. Ancient Mural Research

• Trigger NPC: Scholar Iton
• Location: Zora Domain library
• Objective: Find and photograph 3 ancient murals
• Reward: Ancient Knowledge Book × 1, 300 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
• Tip: Murals are in caves around the domain

4. Fruit Collection

• Trigger NPC: Chef Kuta
• Location: Zora Domain kitchen
• Objective: Collect 5 Hydromelons
• Reward: Hydromelon recipe, 100 rupees
• Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
• Tip: Hydromelons grow near water in the wetlands

5. Water Temple Secret

• Trigger NPC: Mysterious Fisherman
• Location: Water Temple entrance
• Objective: Find the hidden chest in the Water Temple
• Reward: Water Sage weapon upgrade materials
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Tip: Can only trigger after completing Water Temple main quest

🌋 Death Mountain Side Quests

Side Quest List

1. Ore Investigation

• Trigger NPC: Goron Miner
• Location: Death Mountain mining area
• Objective: Investigate 3 anomalous ore deposits
• Reward: Rare ore × 5, 200 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
• Tip: Anomalous ore glows purple

2. Fire Trial

• Trigger NPC: Yunobo
• Location: Death Mountain training ground
• Objective: Complete flame combat challenge
• Reward: Goron Armor × 1, 250 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• Tip: Requires Fire Sage ability equipped

3. Ancient Forge Repair

• Trigger NPC: Master Blacksmith
• Location: Death Mountain smithy
• Objective: Collect materials to repair the ancient forge
• Reward: Ancient weapon schematic × 1, 300 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• Tip: Materials are in ancient ruins around the volcano

4. Volcano Expedition

• Trigger NPC: Explorer Dorf
• Location: Death Mountain gate
• Objective: Escort the explorer deep into the volcano
• Reward: Volcano material pack × 1, 400 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Tip: Requires fireproof gear and plenty of food

5. Fire Temple Secret

• Trigger NPC: Mysterious Blacksmith
• Location: Fire Temple entrance
• Objective: Find the hidden chest in the Fire Temple
• Reward: Fire Sage weapon upgrade materials
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Tip: Can only trigger after completing Fire Temple main quest

🏜️ Gerudo Town Side Quests

Side Quest List

1. Desert Defense

• Trigger NPC: Gerudo Guard
• Location: Gerudo Town entrance
• Objective: Repair 3 defensive fortifications
• Reward: Gerudo Bow × 1, 200 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
• Tip: Defense materials are in the desert around town

2. Lightning Trial

• Trigger NPC: Riju
• Location: Gerudo Town training ground
• Objective: Complete lightning combat challenge
• Reward: Gerudo Armor × 1, 250 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Tip: Requires Lightning Sage ability equipped

3. Ancient Ruins Exploration

• Trigger NPC: Archaeologist Lina
• Location: Gerudo Town library
• Objective: Find 3 ancient relics
• Reward: Ancient Knowledge Book × 1, 300 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• Tip: Relics are in ancient ruins deep in the desert

4. Desert Caravan

• Trigger NPC: Merchant Zain
• Location: Gerudo Town market
• Objective: Escort the caravan through the desert
• Reward: Desert material pack × 1, 400 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• Tip: The caravan will be attacked by monsters; fight to protect

5. Lightning Temple Secret

• Trigger NPC: Mysterious Warrior
• Location: Lightning Temple entrance
• Objective: Find the hidden chest in the Lightning Temple
• Reward: Lightning Sage weapon upgrade materials
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Tip: Can only trigger after completing Lightning Temple main quest

🏘️ Other Village Quests

Kakariko Village

1. Stealth Mask Repair

• Trigger NPC: Blacksmith Pria
• Location: Kakariko Village smithy
• Objective: Collect 3 ancient parts to repair the mask
• Reward: Stealth Mask × 1, 200 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

2. Sheikah Legend

• Trigger NPC: Elder Impa
• Location: Kakariko Village Elder's Hall
• Objective: Collect 5 Sheikah artifacts
• Reward: Sheikah Knowledge Book × 1, 300 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Hateno Village

1. Hateno Tower Upgrade

• Trigger NPC: Purah
• Location: Hateno Village研究所
• Objective: Provide ancient parts to upgrade the tower
• Reward: Tower function upgrade, 500 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

2. Seed Merchant

• Trigger NPC: Merchant Beedle
• Location: Hateno Village market
• Objective: Collect 10 Korok Seeds
• Reward: Inventory expansion, 100 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

🎭 Mini Challenge Quests

Mini Challenge Overview

Mini challenges are small tasks scattered throughout Hyrule, typically rewarding rupees and rare materials.

Challenge Type	Count	Main Rewards	Importance
Combat Challenges	10	Rare weapons, rupees	★★★★☆
Racing Challenges	8	Paraglider fabric, rupees	★★★☆☆
Collection Challenges	7	Rare materials, rupees	★★★☆☆
Puzzle Challenges	5	Device schematics, rupees	★★★★☆

Key Mini Challenges

1. Race Challenge - Hyrule Field

• Trigger: Talk to the race host
• Objective: Fly from start to finish within 2 minutes
• Reward: 500 rupees, paraglider fabric
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

2. Combat Challenge - Ancient Ruins

• Trigger: Enter the ancient ruins area
• Objective: Defeat 10 ancient guardians
• Reward: Ancient weapons × 3, 800 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆

3. Puzzle Challenge - Mysterious Cave

• Trigger: Find the hidden cave entrance
• Objective: Solve 3 puzzles in the cave
• Reward: Rare material pack × 1, 600 rupees
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

💎 Special Reward Quests

Master Sword Upgrade Quests

Complete specific side quests to unlock Master Sword upgrade materials.

Upgrade Material Requirements

Upgrade Level	Required Materials	Effect Boost
Basic	Light of Blessing × 10	Attack +5
Medium	Light of Blessing × 20 + Mystery Metal × 5	Attack +10
Advanced	Light of Blessing × 30 + Mystery Metal × 10	Attack +15
Ultimate	Light of Blessing × 50 + Legendary Metal × 5	Attack +25

Hidden Equipment Quests

Complete all village side quests to unlock hidden equipment quests.

Hidden Equipment List

Equipment Name	Type	Effect	Unlock Condition
Legendary Armor	Armor	Defense +50	Complete all village quests
Ancient Bow	Bow	Attack +30	Complete all outpost quests
Master Shield	Shield	Defense +40	Complete all hidden quests
Legendary Sword	Weapon	Attack +35	Complete all mini challenges

🎮 Quest Completion Tips

Efficient Completion Strategy

1. Complete by region — Finish each region's side quests together to reduce travel time
2. Prioritize village quests — Village quests usually have the best rewards
3. Use sage abilities — Some quests require specific sage abilities; activate them first
4. Save game progress — Save before important quests to avoid repetition

Quest Tracking Tips

• Use the quest board — Lookout Landing's quest board shows available quests
• Check map markers — Unfinished quests appear on the map
• Talk to NPCs — Some quests trigger after multiple conversations
• Check inventory — Some quests require specific items to trigger

Reward Maximization

1. Complete all side quests — Unlock hidden equipment quests
2. Collect all rare materials — For equipment upgrades
3. Complete mini challenges — Get rare paraglider fabrics
4. Explore hidden locations — Discover extra rewards

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Related Pages: Main Quest Guide | Shrine Collection | Abilities Guide | Fusion System | Sky & Depths