ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM

Side Adventures

Story-driven questlines that reveal the secrets of Hyrule. From uncovering the Dragon's Tears memories to restoring the Great Fairies and claiming the Master Sword — 136 complete walkthroughs.

Featured Adventures

Dragon's Tears

Multi-Part Quest

QUEST GIVERImpa

LOCATIONForgotten Foundation (New Hyrule Castle)

DIFFICULTY★★★★★Medium

REWARDS

Master Sword location revealed

Full backstory of Zelda's journey

Light Dragon coordinates

— Maren's Quest Scroll

Potential Princess Sightings!

Multi-Part Quest

QUEST GIVERPenn

LOCATIONRito Village Stable

DIFFICULTY★★★★★Easy

REWARDS

Froggy Armor Set

Rupees per quest

Newspaper collection

— Maren's Quest Scroll

Find the Geoglyph locations

Scattered across Hyrule — check your Purah Pad map for teardrop shapes.

Collect all Dragon's Tears

Each tear reveals a memory of Zelda's time in the distant past.

Visit the final Geoglyph

Reveals the Master Sword's true location on the Light Dragon.

Obtain the Master Sword

Land on the Light Dragon and pull the sword — requires 2 full stamina wheels.

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Maren — Excited

The Dragon's Tears questline is the emotional core of the entire game. Every single memory is worth watching — and the finale will give you chills. Do NOT skip this one!

Category

All

Geoglyphs & Memories

Hateno Village

Great Fairies

The Depths

Goddess Statues

Master Sword

General

Difficulty

All

Easy

Medium

Hard

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Impa and the Geoglyphs

Multiple Regions

Impa has been researching the massive geoglyphs that appeared across Hyrule after the Upheaval. Meet her at New Serenne Stable and help her reach the geoglyph in the sky to begin uncovering the truth of the ancient past. This adventure unlocks the Dragon's Tears questline.

Rewards

All geoglyph locations marked on map

Dragon's Tears questline unlocked

First memory of Zelda

Geoglyphs & Memories

Easy

5 steps

Dragon's Tears

Multiple Regions

Twelve geoglyphs are scattered across Hyrule, each containing a tear-shaped pool that reveals a memory of Zelda's time in the ancient past. Visit all twelve geoglyphs to piece together the full story of the Imprisoning War, Rauru's sacrifice, and Zelda's transformation into the Light Dragon.

Rewards

13 memories of Zelda's past

Full backstory of the Imprisoning War

Knowledge of Zelda's fate

Messages from an Ancient Era

Hyrule Castle

After collecting all Dragon's Tears, Impa deciphers ancient stone tablets that reveal additional context about the Zonai civilization and their connection to the geoglyphs. This final lore quest ties together the history of the Zonai, the founding of Hyrule, and the Imprisoning War.

Rewards

Complete Zonai lore understanding

Forgotten Temple fully explored

Geoglyphs & Memories

Medium

4 steps

Camera Work in the Depths

The Depths

Robbie needs photographs from the Depths to advance his research into Zonai technology. Descend into the dark underworld with the Camera ability and photograph specific subjects including statues, Poes, and Gloom formations. This adventure unlocks the Camera and Compendium features on your Purah Pad.

Rewards

Camera ability

Hyrule Compendium access

A Picture for the Closed Door

The Depths

Deep in the Depths beneath Central Hyrule, a mysterious locked door bears the image of a specific object. You must photograph the correct subject and present it to the door to gain access to the hidden chamber beyond, which contains valuable treasure and lore.

Rewards

Hidden chamber access

Rare treasures

Large Zonaite deposit

Goddess Statue of Courage

Necluda

A massive Goddess Statue of Courage stands hidden in the wilds of Necluda. Locals speak of a colossal statue that grants blessings of stamina to those brave enough to find it. Locate this ancient relic and offer your Light of Blessing for powerful stamina upgrades.

Rewards

Heart Container or Stamina Vessel (per 4 Lights of Blessing)

Goddess Statue of Power

Akkala

The Goddess Statue of Power is a towering monument hidden in the rugged Akkala Highlands. Warriors seek its blessing to increase their vitality. Trek through one of Hyrule's most dangerous regions to find this ancient statue and exchange Lights of Blessing for heart upgrades.

Rewards

Heart Container or Stamina Vessel (per 4 Lights of Blessing)

Goddess Statue of Wisdom

Lanayru

The Goddess Statue of Wisdom rests within the Spring of Wisdom atop Mount Lanayru. This pilgrimage requires ascending the tallest peak in eastern Hyrule, braving extreme cold and powerful enemies. The reward is the wisdom blessing and access to rare upgrade opportunities.

Rewards

Heart Container or Stamina Vessel (per 4 Lights of Blessing)

Wisdom blessing

Spectacular view of Hyrule

Goddess Statues

Hard

4 steps

The Mysterious Eighth

Akkala

In Tarrey Town, Hudson's construction company is booming, but a mysterious eighth investor remains unknown. Investigate the identity of this silent partner by following clues across Hyrule. This multi-step detective adventure reveals surprising connections between Tarrey Town's residents and a hidden benefactor.

Rewards

Unique story revelation

Tarrey Town expansion

Recovering the Master Sword

Sky

The Master Sword was damaged in the battle beneath Hyrule Castle and is now embedded in the head of the Light Dragon circling high above Hyrule. To reclaim the legendary blade, you must locate the Light Dragon, land on its head, and pull the sword free — but only if you have enough hearts to withstand its power.

Rewards

Master Sword (30 base attack, regenerates, beam attack at full health)

Cutscene revealing Zelda's message

Master Sword

Hard

5 steps

Trail of the Master Sword

Korok Forest

The Great Deku Tree in Korok Forest has been corrupted by Gloom emanating from the Depths below. To cleanse the forest and restore the Deku Tree, you must descend into the Depths beneath Korok Forest and defeat the Phantom Ganon lurking in the Gloom-infested roots.

Rewards

Great Deku Tree restored

Master Sword location revealed

Korok Forest cleansed

Hateno Village Research Lab

Necluda

Purah's former research lab in Hateno Village has been converted into a school by Symin. Help the students and faculty with various research projects involving ancient Zonai artifacts, Sheikah technology, and the natural sciences of Hyrule. Multiple mini-quests build into a complete research portfolio.

Rewards

Rupee rewards per assignment

Unique research items

Hateno Village development

Hateno Village

Easy

4 steps

Frequently Asked Questions

How many side adventures are in Tears of the Kingdom?

There are 136 side adventures in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These are longer, more story-driven questlines compared to regular side quests, often spanning multiple objectives and locations across Hyrule.

What's the difference between side adventures and side quests?

Side adventures are more substantial than side quests. They typically involve multi-step storylines, named NPCs with recurring roles, and significant rewards like armor sets or key abilities. Side quests are shorter, one-off tasks.

Can you miss side adventures in Tears of the Kingdom?

No, side adventures cannot be permanently missed. All 136 are available at any point in the game. However, some have prerequisites — certain main quest progress or NPC interactions — before they appear in your Adventure Log.

Do side adventures give rewards?

Yes, side adventures offer some of the best rewards in the game. Completing them can unlock armor sets (like the Froggy Armor), upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains, the Master Sword, rupees, unique materials, and important lore through Dragon's Tears memories.

What are the best side adventures to do first?

Start with the Great Fairy questline to unlock armor upgrades early, then pursue the Geoglyphs / Dragon's Tears for story context and the Master Sword. The "Potential Princess Sightings!" newspaper chain with Penn is also worth starting early since it spans the entire map and rewards you along the way.

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