In this guide we solve the episode “Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan” in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The long series of quests takes you to four abandoned mines in Depths, where Kohga is each waiting for Link with a new Zonai construction.
Before the episode starts, you must first have completed the main quest “The People in the Depths”. You then have to solve at least one of the four regional phenomena and receive an Oath of the Wise. Then speak to Josha again in the Lookout Landing to start the main quest “The Temple in the Depths”.
During the course of this quest you will reach the Abandoned Central Mine and unlock the ability Autobuild. Immediately afterwards, Kohga appears and challenges Link to the first fight. After his withdrawal, the actual episode “Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan” begins.
Navigation
- Requirements and preparation
- Abandoned central mine and first battle
- Reach Abandoned Gerudo Mine
- Fight 2: Kohga on the Wing
- Abandoned Lanayru Mine reach
- Fight 3: Kohga on the boat
- Access to Abandoned Hebra Mine
- Fight 4: Kohga’s ultimate weapon
- Rewards and quest completion
Prerequisites and preparation
For the complete quest series you must have the Autobuild. You can get it in the Abandoned Central Mine during “The A Mystery in the Depths”. The four battles can then only be completed in the intended order: Central Mine, Gerudo Mine, Abandoned Lanayru Mine and Hebra Mine.
For the long journey through the Depths, take enough Brightbloom Seed, several good bows, at least 40 arrows, bat eyes, bomb flowers, Ice Fruit and strong melee weapons. Sundelion meals made from Sundelions are also very helpful, as hearts destroyed by Gloom cannot be restored with ordinary food.
The Sages’ abilities make battles much easier. Tulin’s blast of wind helps against Kohga’s flying machine, Yunobo is particularly effective when fighting on water, and Riju’s lightning can stun Kohga. The episode can also be completed if a single sage accompanies you.
All Master Kohga battles and rewards
| Combat | Location | Kohgas vehicle | Important Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abandoned Central Mine | Armored vehicle | Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal and Plane Blueprint |
| 2 | Abandoned Gerudo Mine | Wing | Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal and Hover Vehicle Blueprint |
| 3 | Abandoned Lanayru Mine | electric boat | Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal and Electric Boat Blueprint |
| 4 | Abandoned Hebra Mine | Large construct | Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal, Diamond and Missile Launcher |
Abandoned central mine and first fight against Kohga
During “The A Mystery in the Depths” follow the large stone statues from Iayusus Lightroot and Nihcayam Lightroot to the south. The statues will eventually lead you to the Abandoned Central Mine below the Forgotten Plateau.
Activate the green terminal in the mine and talk to the Steward Construct. This gives Link the Autobuild. With this ability you can automatically restore previously built structures. If the required components are not available, the ability consumes Zonaite instead.
First repair the researchers’ vehicle by attaching the missing Big Wheel with the Ultrahand. Then stand next to the completely fallen apart vehicle and use the Autobuild. Selects the saved construction to automatically assemble the vehicle.
Immediately afterwards, Kohga, the leader of the Yiga gang, appears. He wants to use the Zonai technology for the Demon King and tries to overrun Link with an armored vehicle.
Battle 1: Kohga’s armored vehicle
Never stand directly in front of the vehicle for a long time. Kohga accelerates towards Link and deals high damage when hit. Run sideways from the direction of travel or stand behind one of the obstacles in the arena.
While Kohga is driving towards you, you can shoot an arrow into his face. Batwing eyes make it easier to hit, while electric or ice materials also slow it down. As soon as he is stunned, climb onto the vehicle using a Big Wheel and attack Kohga with a strong melee weapon.
After a few hits, Kohga disappears and reassembles his vehicle with new protective parts. During this process he is briefly unprotected. Immediately aim an arrow at him or run to the side of the vehicle.
The vehicle will later receive a protective windshield and additional reinforcements. Then Kohga attacks from the side or from behind. Bomb arrows and other area attacks can bypass or destroy the protective parts. Repeat the process until his life bar is completely drained.
reward in the central mine
After the battle, Kohga retreats to the Abandoned Gerudo Mine. Open the Treasure Chest that appeared and take the Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal with you. It is worth 100 common Zonai energy crystals.
Also talk to the servant constructs. One will give you a Schema Stone for a plane made of a Wing and three fans. With the components ready, you can try out the aircraft immediately and fly to another Treasure Chest.
The episode “Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan” is now active. When you get a chance, return to Josha in the Lookout Landing to fully complete The Temple in the Depths. However, this return route is not absolutely necessary for the further pursuit of Kohga.
Abandoned Gerudo Mine Reach
Kohga’s next destination is the Abandoned Gerudo Mine, directly below Gerudo Town. You can follow the Gerudo statues southwest from the central mine. However, this path is very long and leads through large dark areas with Gloom and strong enemies.
You can get to the area much faster via a chasm in the Gerudo Desert. The mine is located at approximately -3842, -2915, -0487. Place a marker on the surface map at Gerudo Town and then switch to the subsurface map. This makes it easier for you to see in which direction you have to walk.
route via the Amakawis Lightroot
Jump through a chasm in the eastern or central part of the Gerudo Desert into the Depths and activate the Amakawis Lightroot if possible. From there follow the large Gerudo statues to the west or northwest.
On the way you will reach Mihcihc Lightroot. Activate it before moving on. From there it’s just a short distance west to the Abandoned Gerudo Mine. The Gonatoyros Lightroot is located directly near the mine and should also be activated.
Brighten your path with Giant Brightbloom Seed. Gigamas, Gloom enemies and Yiga Patrols may appear in the area. You do not have to defeat these enemies to progress the quest.
Yiga patrols in front of the
mine
Several Yiga fly around the mine on small gliders. Bat eyes on your arrows automatically track moving targets and quickly take enemies out of the air. Alternatively, you can bypass them and run straight to Kohga’s objective marker.
Fight 2: Kohga on the Wing
In the second fight, Kohga flies over the arena with a Zonai-Wing. Flame Emitter are attached underneath his aircraft, which he uses to set the ground beneath him on fire. Later, the vehicle fires additional explosive projectiles at Link.
Get
Kohga with arrows from Wing
Initially stays on the ground and observes its direction of flight. Fly Kohga towards you, run to the side of his course and shoot an arrow into his face. A single clean hit will usually take him down.
Bateyes are particularly valuable here as they automatically direct the arrow to Kohga. Riju can amplify the hit with lightning and stun him for longer.
As soon as Kohga is on the ground, run to him and attack with quick, strong melee attacks. After a few seconds he teleports back to a new aircraft.
Fans for slow motion use
There are fans in the arena whose updraft carries you into the air. Jump over an activated fan, open the Paraglider and draw the bow. Time is slowed down and you can hit Kohga in the head more easily.
If you have already unlocked Tulin, you can use his gust of wind to bridge the distance to Wing more quickly. Then short-circuit the Paraglider and draw the bow for a slow-motion hit.
Dodge explosive projectiles
In the second half of the fight, Kohga fires explosive missiles. Hide behind a pillar or run perpendicular to its flight path. The projectiles only follow Link to a limited extent and explode when they come into contact with an obstacle.
After dodging, shoot Kohga again from the Wing and attack him on the ground. Repeat this process until he is defeated and flees to the Forsaken Abandoned Lanayru Mine.
reward in Gerudo mine
Opens the Treasure Chest with the next Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal. Then talk to the Steward Construct and take the Schema Stone for a hover vehicle.
The construction can be tried out with the components provided. If you reach the increased Treasure Chest in the mine, you will also receive a Large Zonai Energy Crystal.
Reach Abandoned Lanayru Mine
The Abandoned Lanayru Mine is located directly below the Zora’s Domain. A direct route from the direction of Gerudo is not possible due to the high rock faces and insurmountable underground boundaries. Therefore, use a chasm in or south of the swamp of Lanayru.
The mine is located approximately at 3297, 0575, -0751. Place a marker on the Zora village on the surface map and then use this marker in the Depths for orientation.
Route through the Depths of Lanayru
The northern entrance is in the area Mercay Island or on the edge of the swamp of Lanayru. After descending you can activate the Uasnoj Lightroot and follow the line of sight of the large Zora statues.
The statues first lead you to Sekioam Lightroot and then further north or northwest to Uinoj Lightroot. Then follow the next statues towards the abandoned ones Abandoned Lanayru Mine.
Alternatively, you can get into the Depths via a chasm to the south between the Quorta and the Pierre Plateau. Both paths ultimately lead to the same statue route.
Kawagom Lightroot Activate
before battle
Before you challenge Kohga, you should activate the Kawagom Lightroot south of the mine. There is a lake between the mine and the root. Use one of the small boats on the shore or build your own structure using fans and a control stick.
The root illuminates the entire battlefield and gives you a practical fast travel point. Then return to the mine by boat.
Fight 3: Kohga on the boat
In the third fight, Kohga controls a motorized boat. Two Yiga fighters accompany him and shoot Link with arrows. You can fight from shore or use your own boat.
Attack from the shore
The safest strategy is to stay at the edge of the lake. Target Kohga with a bow and use Keese Eyeballs to make the arrows follow the moving boat. A hit in the head stuns him and leaves him standing defenseless in the boat for a short time.
Keese Wing increase the range of your arrows, but do not automatically track the target. Only use it if Kohga is very far away and you can aim reliably yourself.
Use your own combat boat
There are boats, fans and other Zonai Devices on the shore. Attach a fan and a control stick to a boat and ascend. Once you have unlocked Yunobo, he sits at the front of the vehicle and can be fired like a missile.
First meet the two Yiga companions with Yunobo. If they fall into the water, they are immediately removed from the fight. You can then shoot Yunobo directly at Kohga’s boat to stun him.
Send Kohga’s explosive bullet back to
In the later phase of the fight, Kohga protects himself with a shield and creates a large explosive sphere. While the shield is active, normal arrows will ricochet.
Wait for him to throw the ball at Link and activate the Recall. Selects the bullet as a target so that it returns to its previous trajectory Kohga. The explosion stuns him and allows further attacks.
If you hit Kohga while the ball is being created, it can fall directly onto his boat and explode there. Then use arrows, Riju’s lightning or Yunobo’s rolling attack to do as much damage as possible.
reward in the Abandoned Lanayru Mine
After his third defeat, Kohga reports an ultimate weapon in the Abandoned Hebra Mine. Open the chest that appears with the next Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal.
The Steward Construct also gives you a Schema Stone for an electric boat. Try out the construction on the water and get the optional Treasure Chest with a Large Zonai Energy Crystal.
Access to Abandoned Hebra Mine
If you try to continue following the statue route in Depths, you will reach a fallen statue in front of an insurmountable wall. The statue cannot be moved with the Ultrahand or destroyed with bombs. Even a glider won’t get you over the black underground boundary.
The Abandoned Hebra Mine entrance is not on this route. You need to return to the surface and use a hidden chasm right by the Rito village.
Find hidden abyss near Rito village
Teleport to Gatakis Shrine in Rito Village. Make your way to the southeastern base of the high rock formation on which the village is built. Below the village you will find a campfire and the Hylian Ponnick.
Ponnick points you to a small opening in the rock wall. Jump off the cliff, open the Paraglider and slide into the cave. Behind it is the abyss near the Rito village, which leads directly to the Abandoned Hebra Mine.
Activate Sikatag Lightroot
Jump into the abyss and open the Paraglider in time. Controls and activates the dimly glowing Sikatag Lightroot during the fall. The mine lies immediately adjacent at approximately -3498, 1851, -0417.
Prepare well before the final battle. Fully heals Link, prepares multiple Sundelion meals, and equips a fast bow and a strong melee weapon.
Fight 4: Kohga’s ultimate weapon
In the final battle, Kohga controls a large Zonai construct. The arena is surrounded by an electrified perimeter. If Link touches the edge, he will suffer electrical damage and may lose his equipped weapon.
Does not stop directly in front of the construct. Kohga charges at Link with his weapon raised and tries to throw him against the barrier. Run sideways out of his way and be careful not to get caught in the fence yourself.
Kohga hit against the boundary
The construct is staggered by several melee hits and is pushed back bit by bit. Trying to push it towards the electrified limit. The collision causes additional damage and knocks Kohga out of his machine.
Immediately run to him and attack with your strongest weapon. After a few seconds he teleports back into the construct.
Kohga stun
with electric and ice attacks
Electric Fruits, Yellow Chuchu Jelly and Riju’s Lightning can briefly stun Kohga and his vehicle respectively. Ice Fruits and White Chuchu Jelly also interrupt many of his attacks.
Fires an elemental arrow whenever Kohga lowers his guard or charges at Link with his construct. Use the resulting opening for further melee attacks.
Three explosive balls
If Kohga jumps backwards with his weapon, he can create three large explosive balls. The projectiles fly one after the other in the left direction and cause a large explosion radius.
Run sideways out of her trajectory or use the Recall. Send a bullet back to Kohga so that the explosion stuns the construct and, in the best case scenario, throws him out of the vehicle.
Don’t stand right at the edge of the arena while aiming. If a second ball hits you, Link can be thrown into the electric fence.
Double Laser Attack
After jumping backwards, Kohga can also aim two lasers at Link. Immediately fire an arrow with Electric or Ice damage at him before the attack has fully charged. One hit interrupts the lasers.
If the interruption is unsuccessful, run sideways and keep moving. The lasers only follow Link to a limited extent and can be moved around with a sufficiently large arc.
Break through Kohga’s protective shield
In the final phase, a shield Kohga protects against direct arrows. Wait for his charge attack or an explosive bullet. While moving and creating his projectiles, the defense opens briefly.
The most reliable method remains the Recall: sends one of its balls back, causing the construct to stagger and then driving it against the electrified edge with melee strikes.
Rewards and completion of Kohga’s Dark Plans
After the last hit, a cutscene starts. Kohga attempts to destroy Link with a massive rocket, but causes an explosion and disappears into the distance.
Before departing, he reveals that the Demon King is deep beneath Hyrule Castle. This clue leads you to the goal of the final main quest “Destroy Ganondorf”. However, you don’t need to have completed Kohga’s episode to enter Ganondorf’s lair.
After the battle, two Treasure Chests will appear. Inside is a Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal and a Diamond. Then talk to the Steward Construct and take the Schema Stone for the rocket launcher.
Collect additional energy crystal
Assemble the missile launcher using the components provided and activate it. The construction throws Link onto a higher platform. There is another Treasure Chest with a Large Zonai Energy Crystal.
Open all chests and talk to the servant constructs. The episode “Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan” will then be marked as completed.
What do the Enormous Zonai Energy Crystals bring?
Each Enormous Zonai Energy Crystal is equivalent to 100 Ordinary Zonai Energy Crystals. Exchange it with a battery designer for additional battery capacity. Through the four Master Kohga battles, you can obtain a total of four Enormous Zonai Energy Crystals.
You can find more mines, roots and battery constructs in our underground map with all roots.
Further solutions:
The people in the Depths
Autobuild – The temple in Depths
Underground map with all roots
Tulin of Rito Village
Yunobo of Goron City
Riju of Gerudo Town
Destroy Ganondorf – final main quest
Tears of the Kingdom – complete walkthrough