North Lomei Labyrinth Guide — Three-Layer Puzzle Solution

North Lomei Labyrinth is the northernmost of TotK's three labyrinths — a massive ancient stone maze that spans three layers: a sky island above, the surface labyrinth, and a Depths section directly below. The reward for completing all three is the Ancient Hero's Aspect, a full-body armor cosmetic based on the ancient hero from Skyward Sword. This guide walks through all three sections.

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Quick Stats

| Stat | Value | |------|-------| | Location | Akkala Highlands (north), with sky island above and Depths below | | Reward | Ancient Hero's Aspect (full armor cosmetic) | | Difficulty | Intermediate — requires good aerial navigation | | Layers | 3 (Sky Island, Surface, Depths) | | Key Ability | Ascend (essential for shortcuts), Ultrahand |

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How to Reach North Lomei Labyrinth

Surface approach:

1. Fast travel to the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower in Akkala
2. Fly north/northwest — the labyrinth is on the far northern edge of Akkala, near the Hebra border
3. The labyrinth surface entrance is a large stone archway visible from the air

Sky Labyrinth approach (recommended first):

1. Launch from Ulri Mountain Tower at maximum altitude
2. Fly northwest — the sky island labyrinth floats above the surface one, visible from tower altitude
3. Land on top of the sky labyrinth (easier than entering from below)

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Section 1 — Sky Labyrinth

The sky labyrinth above North Lomei is a maze on a floating island. It contains a Shrine that must be completed for credit.

Sky Labyrinth Solution

Entry: Land on top of the sky island maze and use Ascend to drop into it from above at strategic points.

Navigation:

1. From the top surface, identify the maze layout — the walls are lower at certain points, showing the path structure
2. Use Ascend through maze walls to shortcut sections rather than walking the full maze path
3. The Shrine is in the center of the sky labyrinth — look for the glowing Shrine beacon from above
4. Complete the Shrine for a Light of Blessing

Chest: A chest in the sky labyrinth contains useful rewards before the shrine. Follow the walls to the inner section.

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Section 2 — Surface Labyrinth

The surface labyrinth is the main maze structure. A Shrine sits inside it requiring completion.

Surface Labyrinth Solution

Shortcut method (fastest): Use Ascend through the labyrinth walls to bypass the maze entirely. The walls are thick stone but Ascend lets you travel through them vertically.

1. Enter the surface labyrinth archway
2. Walk to a section of wall where the ceiling above is accessible
3. Ascend through the wall → appear on top → walk toward the center from the top
4. Descend back into the maze at the center section near the Shrine
5. Complete the Shrine

Traditional maze method: Follow the left-wall rule (always keep your left hand on the wall). North Lomei's surface maze is solvable with this method but takes significantly longer.

Chest locations:

• Northern corner has a chest with high-value materials
• Southern section has a second chest near a dead end

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Section 3 — Depths Labyrinth

The Depths section directly below North Lomei contains the final reward: the Ancient Hero's Aspect.

Reaching the Depths Labyrinth

1. Inside the surface labyrinth, find the chasm/pit that drops into the Depths
2. Drop down (glide to slow your fall)
3. The Depths labyrinth mirrors the surface maze layout below

Depths Labyrinth Navigation

The Depths is dark — bring Brightbloom Seeds or food with Gloom resistance.

Navigation:

1. The Depths maze is the same layout as the surface — if you remember the surface path, the Depths mirrors it
2. Use Ascend through the Depths ceiling to pop back up into the surface labyrinth if needed to reorient
3. Find the Statue of the Depths at the center — activate it for the Lightroot in this zone
4. The Ancient Hero's Aspect chest is in the center of the Depths labyrinth

Ancient Hero's Aspect

What it is: A full-body armor set that transforms Link's appearance into the ancient Hylian hero depicted in the stone murals. It covers the full body (head, chest, legs) as a cosmetic wearable set.

• Effect: Cosmetic only (ancient hero visual) — provides 7 defense when all pieces worn
• Cannot be upgraded at Great Fairies
• Not a combat-optimal armor — purely for the appearance and completionism
• The visual matches the "hero depicted in stone carvings" that Zelda researches throughout the story

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Tips for Completion

Bring:

• 20+ Brightbloom Seeds for Depths navigation
• Sundelion meals (for Gloom affliction from the Depths floor)
• 5+ arrows for Depths enemy clearing

Time estimate: 45–60 minutes for all three sections if navigating carefully. 20–30 minutes if you know the Ascend shortcut routes.

Shrine order: Complete both Shrines (sky + surface) before going to the Depths — you can warp out from the Depths more easily after Shrine completion.

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Related Guides

• Ancient Hero's Aspect Guide
• South Lomei Labyrinth Guide
• Labyrinth Guide
• Depths Exploration Guide
• Ascend Ability Guide
• Akkala Region Guide