Akkala Shrine Solutions
Akkala is the far northeast of Hyrule: autumn forests, the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, Tarrey Town and the Lomei Labyrinth out at sea. Its eight shrines include three Tests of Strength and three blessings, one of them at the heart of the labyrinth.
Jump to a shrine: Dah Hesho | Katosa Aug | Ke'nai Shakah | Ritaag Zumo | Tu Ka'loh | Tutsuwa Nima | Ze Kasho | Zuna Kai
See the full shrine list for every region, and our interactive map for exact locations.
Dah Hesho Shrine: A Minor Test of Strength
A Minor Test of Strength, so the Guardian Scout here is the weakest kind and a good fight to take on early. Perfect-guard or side-hop its melee attacks, and watch out for the spinning laser it starts using when its health gets low.
Chest: Giant Ancient Core, near the altar. The Guardian also drops its Ancient Battle Axe.
Katosa Aug Shrine: Katosa Aug Apparatus
Katosa Aug, next to the East Akkala Stable, is motion-control mini-golf.
- Examine the pedestal to take control of the big club. Tilt and swing your controller to hit the ball along the platform into the hole at the far end. You'll need a few practice hits to judge the strength.
- If the ball falls off or stops short, leave the pedestal and examine it again to get a new ball.
- When the ball drops in, the way to the altar opens.
Chest: Great Frostblade. The room behind has a harder bonus hole: either hit the ball hard enough to fly across the gap, or angle it along the side path so it rolls down to the other side. Sinking it starts a moving platform over to the chest.
Ke'nai Shakah Shrine: A Modest Test of Strength
A Modest Test of Strength: a Guardian Scout armed with a battle axe and a sword. Use side-hops, backflips and perfect guards to avoid its attacks and set up Flurry Rushes.
Chest: Sapphire, in front of the altar.
Ritaag Zumo Shrine: Ritaag Zumo's Blessing
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Shrine quest, Into the Vortex: Carry the ancient orb along the spiral-shaped peninsula in Akkala and place it on the pedestal at its centre.
A blessing shrine, unlocked by its shrine quest. There's no puzzle inside: open the chest and walk to the altar.
Chest: Giant Ancient Core.
Tu Ka'loh Shrine: Tu Ka'loh's Blessing
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Shrine quest, Trial of the Labyrinth: Glide to Lomei Labyrinth Island and find your way through the labyrinth to the shrine.
Tu Ka'loh is in the middle of the Lomei Labyrinth, on an island north of the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. Glide over from the cliffs near the lab (bring stamina food), then make your way through the maze. Reaching the shrine completes the shrine quest. One route:
- From the entrance, turn left straight away to avoid the Guardians ahead, then head north past the three large pillars.
- Shortly after the third pillar on your right, take the second left, deeper into the maze.
- Follow that path to the end and turn left through a small doorway.
- Continue until you reach a path heading south, then turn right immediately.
- Follow this path to the entrance of the dark square in the middle, take the stairs around the square, and enter the shrine's area.
Inside it's a blessing shrine: open the chest and walk to the altar.
Chest: Barbarian Helm.
Tutsuwa Nima Shrine: A Major Test of Strength
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Shrine quest, The Spring of Power: Take a scale from the dragon Dinraal to the Spring of Power.
A Major Test of Strength, the toughest kind. The Guardian Scout carries a Guardian Spear++, a Guardian Sword++ and a Guardian Shield++. Bring good armor and plenty of healing food, and use side-hops, backflips and perfect guards. When it's nearly beaten it charges up a barrage of explosive lasers; rush in and finish it before it fires.
Chest: Flamespear, in front of the altar.
Ze Kasho Shrine: Ze Kasho Apparatus
- The first platform is covered in spike tiles. Use motion control to slide them aside until the middle is clear, then level the platform again and cross.
- Next, hit the orange crystal. While it's blue, moving blocks shield you from the lasers on the path. You'll only get about halfway, so hit the crystal again from there with an arrow or a bomb, and finish crossing when it turns blue again.
- In the final room, tilt the board to roll the three balls onto the three pressure plates. The gate to the altar opens when all three are in place.
Chest: Silverscale Spear, on a platform on the right-hand wall, before the final room. Stand on the left side of the laser path and shoot the crystal again. A dark block rises from under the path; jump on before it stops, then glide over to the chest.
Zuna Kai Shrine: Zuna Kai's Blessing
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Shrine quest, The Skull's Eye: Jerrin points you to Skull Lake. Climb the pillar inside the lake to find the shrine at the top.
A blessing shrine in the middle of Skull Lake, the lake shaped like a skull in northern Akkala. You can find it on your own or follow the shrine quest. Inside, just open the chest and walk to the altar.
Chest: Flameblade, with a long-throw bonus.