Joku-u Shrine — Quick Exit

Location: Sky Islands, above Akkala / northeast Hyrule Ability Required: Ultrahand Difficulty: Medium — rocket launch and aerial navigation puzzle

Overview

Joku-u Shrine is built around rocket-powered launches. You'll attach rockets to platforms, boards, and yourself (via shield surfing) to reach ascending platforms and bypass tall walls. Fast-paced and vertical — bring your sense of adventure.

Preparation

• Paraglider is mandatory
• No combat
• Takes 6–10 minutes
• Fire resistant gear helps slightly (rockets emit fire exhaust)

Walkthrough

Room 1 — First Launch

1. A flat board sits on the floor. Two rockets are mounted on the wall nearby.
2. Use Ultrahand to attach one rocket to the bottom of the board.
3. Stand on the board and activate the rocket — you launch straight up. Grab the ledge above or open your Paraglider at the apex to drift to the side platform.

Room 2 — Double Rocket Board

1. The second platform is higher than a single rocket can reach.
2. Attach two rockets to the board (one front-center, one back-center).
3. Double-rocket launch reaches the platform above. Time your Paraglider deployment for a soft landing.

Room 3 — Rocket Shield Surfing

1. In the final room, the altar is behind a tall wall with no obvious footholds.
2. Find the rocket on the ground. Equip your shield, then use Ultrahand to attach the rocket to the back of your shield.
3. Drop into a shield surf stance (ZL + A while standing still) and activate the rocket — the rocket propels the shield (and you) straight up.
4. At the peak, open your Paraglider and glide over the wall to the altar platform.

Altar

Collect your Light of Blessing.

Chest Summary

| # | Contents | Location | |---|----------|----------| | 1 | Ruby | Room 1 — high on the wall. Accessible from the apex of the single-rocket launch. Deploy Paraglider and drift toward it instead of landing on the main platform. |

Tips

• Shield-rocket attach: The rocket must be attached to the outside face of the shield, not the grip side. Rotate it so the exhaust nozzle faces the ground when you hold your shield.
• Rocket timing: Rockets burn for about 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, you're in freefall — have your Paraglider thumb ready.
• Board attachment: Attach rockets to the underside of boards for a clean vertical launch. Side-attached rockets will launch you sideways, not up.
• Two rockets aren't always double the height: Two rockets in sequence give more height than two simultaneously because they both burn at once and exhaust together. But side-by-side rockets provide great stability for larger platforms.
• Chest access: In Room 1, look for a chest mounted high on the wall — it's accessible from the apex of the single-rocket launch. Deploy Paraglider and drift toward it instead of landing on the main platform first.

Nearby Points of Interest

• Akkala Sky Archipelago — nearby sky islands with combat encounters
• Akkala Ancient Tech Lab — below on the surface, Robbie's shop
• South Akkala Stable — below, nearest ground-level rest point
• Zonai Dispensers — check nearby sky platforms for rocket and wing capsules

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Part of the Sky Island Shrine Guide — Tears of the Kingdom shrine walkthroughs on Hyrule Archive.