Hateno School: The New Teacher
Hateno School: The New Teacher
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Necluda |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Quest Giver | NPC near Hateno Village |
| Est. Time | 10-20 min |
| Reward | Hateno School curriculum unlocked, Energizing Elixir x3 |
Quest Overview
Symin at the Hateno Village school is struggling to keep students engaged. He asks Link to help find a suitable teaching topic by surveying the students about what they want to learn. Each student has a different interest — monsters, cooking, history, or exploration — and Link must choose which curriculum to recommend based on majority interest.
Easy
Side Quest
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Rewards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Survey the Students
Speak with each of the four students in the schoolyard. Koko wants cooking lessons, Uma wants history, Cottla wants monster studies, and Nebb wants exploration and treasure hunting. Report back to Symin with your recommendation.
2
Choose the Curriculum
Recommend one of the four topics to Symin. Your choice affects which follow-up lessons Link can participate in. All choices lead to the next quest in the chain — the topic determines the specific lesson content.
Pro Tips
1
Side quests often unlock unique rewards not available elsewhere. Always check the reward before skipping one.
2
Pin the quest on your map to track the objective marker while exploring.
3
Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Maren will keep this safe for you.
Nearby Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "Hateno School: The New Teacher" quest?
The "Hateno School: The New Teacher" quest begins in Necluda. Speak with NPC near Hateno Village to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "Hateno School: The New Teacher"?
Completing "Hateno School: The New Teacher" rewards you with: Hateno School curriculum unlocked, Energizing Elixir x3.
How hard is the "Hateno School: The New Teacher" quest?
"Hateno School: The New Teacher" has a difficulty rating of Easy (1/3). Most players can complete this without much preparation.
How long does "Hateno School: The New Teacher" take to complete?
"Hateno School: The New Teacher" typically takes 10-20 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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