The Great Fairy Fountain
The Great Fairy Fountain
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Multiple Regions |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Quest Giver | Various NPCs |
| Est. Time | 25-45 min |
| Reward | Great Fairy armor upgrade access (4 fairies) |
Quest Overview
Help the Stable Trotters musical troupe reunite and travel to each Great Fairy fountain. Escort their wagon through dangerous roads so the fairies will emerge and upgrade your armor.
Type
Side Quest
Quest Giver
Various NPCs
Location
Multiple Regions
Est. Time
25-45 min
Moderate
Side Quest
— Nothing a prepared adventurer can't handle.
Rewards
Great Fairy armor upgrade access (4 fairies)
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Find the Stable Trotters and Learn Their Mission
The Stable Trotters are a traveling musical quartet dedicated to playing music at the four Great Fairy fountains across Hyrule so the fairies will emerge and offer armor upgrades. Find band leader Mastro near Woodland Stable, trying to organize his disjointed crew. Each musician is at a different stable refusing to travel due to the dangerous roads. Agree to help reunite the group and escort their wagon.
2
Reunite the Four Band Members
Collect each musician from their respective stable: the violinist at Snowfield Stable (Hebra), the drummer at Tabantha Bridge Stable, the wind player at Lakeside Stable (Faron), and the vocalist at Dueling Peaks Stable (Necluda). At each location, defeat or scare off the monsters that have been terrorizing the stable road, then convince the musician to join the wagon. Each has a unique reason for hesitating but yields when the road is safe.
3
Escort the Wagon to Each Great Fairy Fountain
With the band reunited in the wagon, escort Mastro to each Great Fairy fountain. The route is hazardous — monster ambushes occur at specific points on each road segment. Ride ahead on horseback to clear threats, then return to let the wagon advance. When the wagon reaches a fountain, the band plays and the Great Fairy blooms. Each fairy offers armor upgrade services that require monster materials and Rupees.
4
Unlock All Four Great Fairies and Claim Your Reward
After all four Great Fairy fountains are activated by the Stable Trotters, each fairy can upgrade any armor piece up to four stars, dramatically increasing defense and activating set bonuses. The Stable Trotters reward Link with a performance at Tarrey Town and a special musical item as a memento. With all four fairies active, the full armor upgrade system is unlocked across the game.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "The Great Fairy Fountain" quest?
The "The Great Fairy Fountain" quest begins in Multiple Regions. Speak with Various NPCs to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "The Great Fairy Fountain"?
Completing "The Great Fairy Fountain" rewards you with: Great Fairy armor upgrade access (4 fairies).
How hard is the "The Great Fairy Fountain" quest?
"The Great Fairy Fountain" has a difficulty rating of Medium (2/3). You should bring adequate supplies and mid-tier gear.
How long does "The Great Fairy Fountain" take to complete?
"The Great Fairy Fountain" typically takes 25-45 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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