Whet Your Whistle
Whet Your Whistle
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Rito Village |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Quest Giver | Rito NPC |
| Est. Time | 10-20 min |
| Reward | Rito Plume x3, Rupees x80 |
Quest Overview
A young Rito musician had their flute stolen by a Bokoblin camp on the Hebra plateau. Raid the camp and recover the instrument before the blizzard buries it.
Type
Side Quest
Quest Giver
Rito NPC
Location
Rito Village
Est. Time
10-20 min
Easy
Side Quest
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Rewards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Speak with the Young Rito Musician
In Rito Village, find a young Rito perched dejectedly on one of the lower platforms. He explains that he was practicing his carved bone flute on the Hebra plateau when a passing Bokoblin sneaked up and grabbed it. The flute was a gift from his grandmother and means everything to him. He marks the approximate location of the Bokoblin camp on the map.
2
Locate the Bokoblin Camp on Hebra Plateau
Head northwest from Rito Village onto the Hebra South Summit plateau. The Bokoblin camp is visible from above as a cluster of wooden structures around a bonfire, with Blue and Red Bokoblins clustered around it. One of the larger Bokoblins is waving the flute around as a prize — it is visually distinct from their weapons due to its ivory color and smaller size.
3
Raid the Camp and Retrieve the Flute
The most effective approach is to use a bomb arrow to disperse the group from range, then charge in and focus on the Bokoblin holding the flute. Alternatively, sneak around behind the camp and paraglide in to grab the flute with Ultrahand before the Bokoblins react. If you want a clean fight, use elemental attacks — the blizzard conditions make fire arrows especially powerful here.
4
Return the Flute and Collect the Reward
Bring the carved bone flute back to the young Rito musician in the village. He is overjoyed and immediately plays a short melody to test that it survived unharmed. As thanks, he gives you three Rito Plumes — valuable arrow crafting materials — and 80 Rupees saved from his performance tips. He begins practicing again daily and can be found on the same platform in the morning playing.
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
Equip the Snowquill Set or eat Spicy Pepper Steak for Level 2 Cold Resistance in Hebra.
4
Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
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Nearby Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "Whet Your Whistle" quest?
The "Whet Your Whistle" quest begins in Rito Village. Speak with Rito NPC to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "Whet Your Whistle"?
Completing "Whet Your Whistle" rewards you with: Rito Plume x3, Rupees x80.
How hard is the "Whet Your Whistle" quest?
"Whet Your Whistle" has a difficulty rating of Easy (1/3). Most players can complete this without much preparation.
How long does "Whet Your Whistle" take to complete?
"Whet Your Whistle" typically takes 10-20 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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