A Zora in Shock
A Zora in Shock
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Lanayru |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Quest Giver | Zora NPC |
| Est. Time | 10-20 min |
| Reward | Zora Armor upgrade materials |
Quest Overview
A desperate Zora near Mipha's Court needs help clearing the toxic Sludge that has flooded the memorial site. Use Splash Fruit fused to arrows or Sidon's Water Shield ability to dissolve the Sludge deposits. Clearing the area is both a compassionate act and a prerequisite for certain Zora side content and the domain's narrative resolution.
Easy
Side Quest
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Rewards
Zora Armor upgrade materials
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Find the Distressed Zora
Travel to Mipha's Court on the upper terrace of Zora's Domain. A Zora named Bazz is standing at the entrance looking distraught. He explains that the sludge from the sky has completely covered Mipha's Court — the sacred memorial site honoring the late Champion Mipha — and he cannot bear to see it desecrated but lacks the means to clean it himself.
2
Gather Splash Fruit
Collect Splash Fruit from the nearby riverbanks and cliff gardens around Zora's Domain. These blue fruits grow on vines clinging to rock faces near waterfalls throughout the Lanayru region. You need at least eight Splash Fruit to clear all the sludge deposits at Mipha's Court. Alternatively, if Sidon is your companion, his Water Shield ability can cleanse sludge on contact.
3
Clear the Sludge from Mipha's Court
Enter the sludge-covered memorial site and systematically dissolve each deposit. Fuse Splash Fruit to arrows and shoot the thick sludge patches from a distance, or throw Splash Fruit directly at the ground-level pools. Focus on clearing the central statue area first, then work outward to the perimeter walkways. Each Splash Fruit impact clears a significant radius of sludge.
4
Speak with Bazz and Claim Your Reward
With Mipha's Court fully restored to its pristine state, speak with Bazz again. He is overcome with gratitude and rewards Link with Zora Armor upgrade materials — Luminous Stones and an Opal — essential for enhancing the Zora Armor at Great Fairy fountains. The restored court also unlocks additional Zora side quest content tied to the domain's story.
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 "A Zora in Shock" quest?
The "A Zora in Shock" quest begins in Lanayru. Speak with Zora NPC to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "A Zora in Shock"?
Completing "A Zora in Shock" rewards you with: Zora Armor upgrade materials.
How hard is the "A Zora in Shock" quest?
"A Zora in Shock" has a difficulty rating of Easy (1/3). Most players can complete this without much preparation.
How long does "A Zora in Shock" take to complete?
"A Zora in Shock" typically takes 10-20 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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