The Zonai Survey Team
The Zonai Survey Team
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Eldin |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Quest Giver | Goron NPC |
| Est. Time | 25-45 min |
| Reward | Zonai Device Capsules (x10), researcher notes |
Quest Overview
A team of Zonai researchers based at Eldin Canyon Stable are cataloging every Zonai Charge Dispenser in the Eldin region. Help them mark three undiscovered dispensers on their map. Each dispenser location you reveal unlocks additional Zonai device caches in the area.
Moderate
Side Quest
— Nothing a prepared adventurer can't handle.
Rewards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Meet the Survey Team at Eldin Canyon Stable
Find the three-person Zonai research team camped at Eldin Canyon Stable. Lead researcher Boldon explains their mission: catalog all active Zonai Charge Dispensers in the Eldin region for the Purah Pad database. They have located most dispensers but three remain uncharted. Boldon shares partial coordinates and asks Link to physically reach each one and confirm its location using the Purah Pad Sensor.
2
Locate the First Dispenser in the Eldin Canyon Depths
The first undiscovered dispenser is in the lower Eldin Canyon, accessible via a narrow cave passage on the canyon's western wall. Wear Fireproof armor — heat intensity near the lava channels requires at least one level of protection. The dispenser stands at the back of a cave chamber near an inactive Construct guardian. Scan it with the Purah Pad Sensor to register its coordinates.
3
Find the Second and Third Dispensers Near Death Mountain
The second dispenser sits on a rock shelf halfway up Death Mountain's northwest face, accessible by climbing from the Goron City road. The third is on a floating Sky Island fragment northeast of Death Mountain's summit — reach it by launching from the Eldin Skyview Tower and paragliding to the island. Both dispensers unlock additional device caches in adjacent alcoves when scanned.
4
Report Back to Boldon with the Coordinates
Return to Eldin Canyon Stable and share the three dispenser locations with Boldon. He enters the data into the team's research log and cross-references it against the existing Eldin dispenser network map. The three new locations reveal a power grid pattern the team hadn't identified before. As promised, Boldon gives Link a cache of Zonai Device Capsules and shares the team's full research notes on Eldin's Zonai infrastructure.
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
The Flamebreaker Set is essential. Buy it in Goron City if you have not already.
4
Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Write it down before you forget!
Nearby Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "The Zonai Survey Team" quest?
The "The Zonai Survey Team" quest begins in Eldin. Speak with Goron NPC to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "The Zonai Survey Team"?
Completing "The Zonai Survey Team" rewards you with: Zonai Device Capsules (x10), researcher notes.
How hard is the "The Zonai Survey Team" quest?
"The Zonai Survey Team" has a difficulty rating of Medium (2/3). You should bring adequate supplies and mid-tier gear.
How long does "The Zonai Survey Team" take to complete?
"The Zonai Survey Team" typically takes 25-45 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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