Embark on the challenging main quest “Tulin of the Rito Village” in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
This comprehensive walkthrough will guide you through the various objectives and puzzles encountered during the quest, ensuring a smooth and successful journey. Prior to starting the quest, it is advisable to acquire Cold Resistance through the Snowquill Armor set or Cold Resistance-granting foods. Prepare yourself for an exciting adventure as you explore Rito Village and its surrounding areas, uncover secrets, and aid Tulin in fulfilling her mission.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Tulin of Rito Village:
- Visit Harth:
- Head to the lodge located at coordinates -3581, 2252, 0141, just north of Rito Village.
- Use the paraglider to reach the lodge easily.
- The lodge is adjacent to two large bonfires.
- Find Tulin:
- Harth will instruct you to find Tulin, who can be found on Talonto Peak at coordinates -3152, 2688, 0567.
- Follow the suggested path to reach Tulin:
- Head northeast from Harth’s lodge and enter the Hebra South Summit Cave at coordinates -3384, 2485, 0309.
- Climb upward through the cave, using Fire Fruit to burn thorns if necessary.
- Continue ascending until you find Gesane, then keep climbing until you reach the exit.
- Climb northward toward the “lone cedar tree on Talonto Peak,” using the Ascend ability when possible.
- Get Tulin’s Bow Back:
- Once you locate Tulin, he will grant you the Gust ability.
- Use Gust to glide eastward, land on a nearby platform, and shoot an arrow at the flying monster to retrieve Tulin’s bow.
- Go With Tulin to the Sky Islands:
- Accompany Tulin to the Sky Islands.
- Utilize Tulin’s Gust ability and the Ascend ability to ascend the platforms and cliffs.
- Follow this path:
- Gust northeastward to reach a series of stone platforms embedded into a cliff face.
- Gust across those platforms to reach coordinates -2939, 2872, 0557, then use Ascend.
- Continue walking northeastward to a position overlooking a small enemy camp.
- Gust over the camp to reach platforms on the east cliff face.
- Gust, climb, and Ascend to scale those platforms, finishing with an Ascend near coordinates -2856, 2971, 0630.
- Walk south and climb the stone structure near coordinates -2784, 2893, 0738.
- Gust eastward to the platform, then use Gust and Ascend as needed to climb into the Rising Island Chain.
- Into the Cloud:
- Enter the cloud and continue climbing using strategies similar to those used previously.
- Follow this route:
- Climb the stairs and jump on top of the ship at coordinates -2859, 3008, 0876 to get a boost.
- Glide to the Mayaumekis Shrine at coordinates -2938, 3050, 0896 and activate it.
- Glide, gust, and climb northward to reach a second ship at coordinates -3084, 3235, 0889.
- Continue gusting and gliding northward, reaching a platform with three blocks at coordinates -3231, 3322, 0913.
- Use TotK’s Ultrahand ability to stack the blocks and Ascend to the platform above. Alternatively, break the hanging icicles with arrows and Ascend through the cleared surfaces.
- Continue climbing and navigating the challenging terrain:
- Glide, gust, and climb to keep crossing platforms, staying focused on your ascent.
- At coordinates -3369, 3485, 0993, you’ll encounter a section of ice. Jump on the ice multiple times to break through and gain access to a bouncy ship. Repeat this strategy several more times as you continue to climb.
- After the ice-breaking section, bounce eastward across a couple of ships and then resume gusting, gliding, and climbing.
- As you progress, you’ll come across a path at coordinates -3169, 3252, 1091 that will fall apart as you run across. Time your movements carefully to overcome this obstacle.
- Continue your climb until you reach coordinates -3020, 3171, 1111. Here, you’ll find materials for making a hot-air balloon on a platform. Use TotK’s Ultrahand ability to attach a Flame Emitter to a metal grate and place a balloon on top. Hit the device to send the balloon upward, then glide to the platform at coordinates -2998, 3222, 1137.
- Ascend through the vertical column, climb the structure at the top, and bounce on the ship at coordinates -3024, 3238, 1227.
- Glide westward, using the moving ships to reach the ice at coordinates -3198, 3356, 1205.
- Break through the ice, bounce, and activate the Kahatanaum Shrine at coordinates -3289, 3426, 1347.
- Bounce on the ship at coordinates -3297, 3385, 1366.
- Utilize gust and glide to bounce between stationary and moving ships, gradually working your way above the cloud.
- Finally, glide into the hole at the top of the cloud to access the Wind Temple, a formidable dungeon in Tears of the Kingdom.
Wind Temple:
Within the Wind Temple, you will face the Legendary Stormwind Ark. This section of the quest revolves around releasing five locks and ultimately defeating a powerful boss. If you find yourself stuck during this challenging endeavor, refer to a full walkthrough of the Tears of the Kingdom Wind Temple for detailed assistance. Once you reach the end of the temple, collect the Heart Container and interact with Tulin to trigger a cutscene, marking the completion of the Tulin of Rito Village main quest.
Congratulations on successfully navigating the Tulin of Rito Village’s main quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Your determination and skill have triumphed, and you have aided Tulin in her mission. Take a moment to appreciate your accomplishments before embarking on your next adventure in the vast and captivating world of Hyrule.
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