Find the Fifth Sage
Find the Fifth Sage
Main Quest| Type | Main Quest |
| Region | Multiple Regions |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Quest Giver | Story NPC |
| Est. Time | 45-90 min |
| Reward | Mineru (Sage of Spirit), Construct companion |
Quest Overview
Follow clues about a mysterious fifth sage connected to the ancient Zonai. Investigate the Spirit Temple hidden deep within the Thunderhead Isles and awaken the Sage of Spirit.
Type
Main Quest
Quest Giver
Story NPC
Location
Multiple Regions
Est. Time
45-90 min
Challenging
Main Quest
— Bring extra meals and keep your wits about you.
Rewards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Gather Clues from Lookout Landing
Speak with Josha in the underground research lab at Lookout Landing after completing at least one Regional Phenomena quest. She has translated Zonai tablets referencing a fifth sage who sealed herself away during the Imprisoning War. Purah confirms that ancient texts mention the Sage of Spirit — Rauru's older sister Mineru.
2
Reach the Thunderhead Isles
Travel to the Faron region and launch from the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower. The Thunderhead Isles are a cluster of sky islands shrouded in permanent storm clouds above Faron. Navigate through lightning-filled skies using glider management and Zonai flying devices to reach the central island complex housing ancient Zonai ruins and terminals.
3
Contact Mineru's Spirit
Inside the Thunderhead Isles ruins, find a Purah Pad terminal that connects to Mineru's disembodied spirit. She explains her construct body is stored in a temple deep in the Depths below and requires four components — head, left arm, right arm, and legs — to be reassembled before her spirit can inhabit it and fight alongside Link.
4
Retrieve the Four Construct Components
Descend into the Depths beneath the Thunderhead Isles to enter the Spirit Temple. This sprawling underground complex contains four puzzle rooms, each guarding one construct body part. Solve mechanical Zonai puzzles involving conveyor belts, powered platforms, and combat encounters to retrieve each component and transport them to the central assembly hall.
5
Assemble the Construct and Claim Your Ally
Carry all four components to the central platform using Ultrahand and attach them to the construct frame. Once assembled, Mineru's spirit inhabits the mech body, creating a rideable battle construct that Link can pilot. Defeat the corrupted Seized Construct boss guarding the temple exit, and Mineru pledges her vow as the Sage of Spirit.
Pro Tips
1
Main quests cannot be missed. Take your time exploring the area before advancing the story.
2
Talk to every NPC in the area before and after quest events for bonus dialogue and hints.
3
Save frequently during this quest — some story sequences have tough combat encounters with no checkpoints.
4
Cook Hearty meals to gain temporary bonus hearts. Hearty Durians are the most efficient.
5
Consider equipping the Fierce Deity Set or Barbarian Armor for maximum attack power before the hardest encounters.
6
Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Notes make the best adventurers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "Find the Fifth Sage" quest?
The "Find the Fifth Sage" quest begins in Multiple Regions. Follow the main story marker on your map.
What rewards do you get for completing "Find the Fifth Sage"?
Completing "Find the Fifth Sage" rewards you with: Mineru (Sage of Spirit), Construct companion.
How hard is the "Find the Fifth Sage" quest?
"Find the Fifth Sage" has a difficulty rating of Hard (3/3). This is one of the tougher quests — prepare with strong weapons, cooked meals, and upgraded armor.
How long does "Find the Fifth Sage" take to complete?
"Find the Fifth Sage" typically takes 45-90 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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