Lands of the Goddesses

After “Still Missing” Zelda’s search expands to three new regions. For the main mission “Lands of the Goddesses” you have to remove the large cracks on the Eldin Volcano, on the Mount Lanayru and close in the Faron Wetlands. The three regions can be played in any order. Our recommended route is:

1. Eldin Volcano
2. Mount Lanayru
3. Faron Wetlands

Eldin delivers strong fire echoes early on and the Bombs of Might. These help on the Hebra Mountain and the Lanayru Temple. Faron is a sensible conclusion to the three regions with its nested temple and several strong opponents.

Open order, different tools

For the mandatory paths you do not need a skill from one of the three regions that has not yet been completed. If you visit Faron before Lanayru, use water blocks and Strandtula instead of clouds. If you go to Lanayru first, Ignizol and Brazier are already enough for early ice barriers; Fire Wizzrobe is a later convenience solution. Water blocks can freeze on the cold mountain. There, switch to Crawltula, ice blocks or solid treads instead of planning the entire climbing route with water columns.

Start and requirements

The prerequisite is the completion of the Hyrule Castle Rift and the main mission “Still Missing”. After the conversation in the throne room, three new main targets will be marked:

• The Rift on Eldin Volcano
• Rift on Holy Mount Lanayru
• A Rift in the Faron Wetlands

All three must be completed in full.

Preparation before the three regions

Before setting off, travel to Lueburry again and invest any surplus Might Crystals. A larger energy bar and improvements to the weapons of Might are particularly useful. Additional accessory slots on the Great Fairy also make the second half of the game more comfortable.

Fairy Bottles

If you have only followed our direct main route so far, you can do the Side Quest “Cuccos on the Loose” on the way to Eldin in Kakariko Village. Return all five Cuccos to the enclosure. The last one sits on the eastern windmill.

Reward: Fairy Bottle.

Chill-Proof for Lanayru

For the Hebra Mountain you need Chill-Proof. Make several suitable smoothies beforehand.

Which order makes the most sense?

This order is only a recommendation. All three regional solutions also work if you choose a different order.

1. The Rift on Eldin Volcano

Move north to Eldin Volcano via Kakariko Village. There you get to know the Gorons and initially help in Goron City. The main story goes through:

• Goron City in the Still World
• Lizalfos Burrow
• Rock-Roast Quarry
• Stilled Eldin Volcano
• Eldin Temple
• Boss Volvagia

After Volvagia receives Princess Zelda Din’s Sanction.

→ Walkthrough: The Rift on Eldin Volcano

2. Rift on Holy Mount Lanayru

The trail starts north of Hyrule Castle Town and passes through Hebra Mountain Passage. In the snow-covered region you get to know Condé and climb with him further and further towards the summit. Important stations:

• Hebra Mountain Passage
• Condé’s house
• Hebra Mountain in the Still World
• Holy Mount Lanayru
• Lanayru Temple
• Boss Skorchill

After winning, Princess Zelda receives Nayru’s Sanction.

→ Walkthrough: Rift on Holy Mount Lanayru

3. A Rift in the Faron Wetlands

You can reach the Faron Wetlands in the southeast Hyrule’s. Good access is via the southeast Lake Hylia and the waterfall. Scrubton, the Sweet Spot and another involuntary captivity await you in the swamp. The main stations are:

• Scrubton
• Heart Lake
• Blossus House
• Deku Scrub Lockup
• Faron Wetlands in the Still World
• Faron Temple
• Boss Gohma

After Gohma receives Princess Zelda Farore’s Sanction.

→ Walkthrough: A Rift in the Faron Wetlands

Tris triangle budget

Tri’s exact level may vary between saves in this section, as optional small rifts also provide experience. Two thresholds are important:

• With a later improvement, the budget increases to five triangles.
• Even later are maximum six triangles possible.

This is important because multiple strong echoes from the three regions require five triangles when first found. These include high-level Lizalfos, Darknut Lv. 3 and the various Wizzrobe Echoes. You can still learn such echoes immediately. If your budget isn’t enough yet, you can simply use them later.

New collectibles after Hyrule Castle

The completion of Still Missing opens new quests and small rifts in places you have already visited. In the northeastern Zora River, reach the new rift through the cave behind the upper buildings in River Zora Village. Rescue the three groups of Tri’s friends for two Might Crystals. These are the two crystals deferred from the first Jabul visit.

The Zappy Shipwreck is now available in southwestern Zora Cove, with a Fairy Bottle and another Piece of Heart in the ship. Once you obtain the Cat Clothes through Questioning the Local Cats in Kakariko Village, return to Seesyde Village for A Treat for My Person and its Might Crystal. The individual side-quest guides cover these detours.

Collection scope of the three regions

Our three region guides connect the mandatory route with all regional collectibles that are reasonably accessible.

The Crystal Numbers also include regional minor rifts and Side Quests, which become available within this story section. In addition, you will receive a complete Heart Container for each of the three main bosses.

“Lands of the Goddesses” complete

The overarching main mission ends as soon as you:

• Defeated Volvagia and received Din’s Sanction,
• Skorchill and received Nayru’s Sanction,
• Defeated Gohma and received Farore’s Sanction.

An important story sequence automatically follows the third blessing. King Hyrule then leads you to the next destination: the Eternal Forest. This means that “Rescuing the Hero Link” can finally be continued.