The craftsman Hudson in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the builder of the village Tarrey Town. Already in Breath of the Wild He built the settlement practically from scratch with Link’s support. In the sequel we regularly meet his employee Addison, in a variety of places Hyrule’s Advertising signs for the construction company Hudson would like to set up.
Unfortunately, Addison overlooked a crucial point during the design: the signs cannot stand on their own. As soon as he lets go of them, they tip over. Link therefore has to build a suitable support out of boards, beams, stones and other materials.
Overall there are on the surface Hyrule’s 81 Hudson-Signs. In heaven and in Depths you don’t have to follow Addison seek. The individual signs can be stabilized in any order.
Navigation
- Addison help and stabilize signs
- Simple designs for almost any sign
- rewards and final Paraglider fabric
- Track completed signs
- All 81 signs by region
- Akkala – 7 signs
- Hyrule Field – 9 signs
- Hyrule Ridge – 7 signs
- Great Hyrule Forest – 4 signs
- Eldin and Death Mountain – 9 plates
- Faron – 7 signs
- Gerudo – 8 signs
- Hebra and Tabantha – 10 signs
- Lanayru – 8 signs
- Necluda – 12 plates
- Find last missing sign
Addison help and stabilize a shield
Talk to Addison while he is holding a shield. He explains that he can’t let it go yet. Afterwards, look at the shape of the shield, the Depths and the nearby material depot.
The sign itself cannot be moved with the Ultrahand or attached directly to a component. Instead, you have to build a free-standing structure and slide it under, next to, or in front of the sign so that it doesn’t tip over when you let go.
- Inspects the bottom and side recesses of the shield.
- Axyl up boards, beams, stones or Zonai Devices with the Ultrahand.
- Connects the materials to form a stable support.
- Pushes the construction directly onto the sign.
- Speak to Addison again and ask him to let go.
- If the sign remains stationary for a few seconds, the puzzle is solved.
The sign does not have to be perfectly straight. It may tilt slightly forward or to the side as long as it does not tip completely onto the floor. If the attempt fails, Addison takes up the shield again and you can change your construction.
Simple designs for almost any sign
Each shield has a slightly different shape. Some are on level Depths, others on a slope or on a narrow ledge. A single construction is therefore not guaranteed to work in all 81 places. With a few simple basic shapes, almost all puzzles can be solved.
L-shaped support
Connects a long board vertically to a horizontal board. The horizontal part forms a wide base, while the vertical board is leaned against the back or front of the sign.
This construction is particularly suitable for simple signs on flat Depths. If it is too light, attach a stone or a second beam to the horizontal base.
U-shaped bracket
Attaches two vertical boards to the ends of a horizontal board. Push the construction onto the sign so that it stands between the two side walls.
A U-shaped bracket prevents the sign from tipping to the left or right. An additional board on the front or back turns it into an almost closed box.
tripod or pyramid
Connects three long beams together at one end and spreads the lower ends apart. The resulting tripod can support a tall or narrow sign from several sides.
This method is particularly useful on uneven terrain as the three feet can be placed independently on rocks or slopes.
Insert cross beam into recesses
Some signs have hook-shaped cutouts on one or both sides. Slide a long beam across or under these recesses and support its ends with boards.
In this way the weight of the sign is distributed over a wider structure. Make sure that the bar is not too high, otherwise it could push the sign to the side when you let go.
Use stones as a counterweight
The entire structure can slip on sloping terrain. Attach one or more rocks to the bottom of the support. The additional weight keeps the structure on the ground and prevents it from tipping over along with the sign.
Hover Stone as a simple solution
If you have a Hover Stone, you can position it directly under a protruding part of the shield and activate it. The floating Zonai component remains in position and carries the sign when released.
Sometimes an additional board is required to increase the contact surface of the floating stone. Attach the board to the stone, activate it and carefully push the floating platform under the sign.
stabilizer with board
Attaches a stabilizer to a wide board and activates it. The stabilizer raises the board vertically. Lean this construction against the sign or place it in a recess on the side.
The sign cannot be attached directly to the stabilizer. The erect structure merely serves as a solid wall against which it leans.
support with the Autobuild save
After unlocking the Autobuild, you can save a particularly practical L or U construction as a favorite. It can be recreated at later locations using Zonaite, even if not all the required materials are available.
Since the signs are shaped differently, you will occasionally have to rotate the saved support, extend it with an additional beam or weigh it down with a stone.
rewards for the Addison shields
After each successfully erected sign, Addison permanently fixes the construction. He then usually presents Link with three rewards:
- 20 Rupees
- a dish, usually a rice ball with an added effect
- a material or other useful item
Possible additional items include Thunder Flowers, Smoke Mushrooms, Mad Buds, and Accommodation Vouchers. Depending on the region, the dishes can provide, for example, cold, heat or electrical protection.
If Link’s food bag is completely full, Addison can hand over another 20 Rupees instead of the dish. For the 81 signs you will receive at least 1,620 Rupees regardless of the meals.
Reward for all 81 signs
After stabilizing the last Hudson shield, Addison first gives the usual three rewards. Afterwards, he realizes that his work in Hyrule is complete and additionally gifts Link Addison’s handmade fabric.
You can get the material in the Kochi Dye Shop from Hateno Village have it attached to your Paraglider. You can find more designs and their activation conditions in our guide all materials and locations.
Completed Addison signs track
The game does not display its own counter for the already stabilized signs. Even if the location is closed, no special symbol appears on the map. If you want to find all 81 signs, you should use a checklist or an interactive map right from the start.
Puts your own stamp on the map after each puzzle is solved or checks off the location directly in an external overview. You can find a suitable map overview via our interactive map for Tears of the Kingdom.
A completed sign remains at its respective location. Addison can no longer be found there afterwards. If you only find one permanently mounted Hudson sign at a listed location, you have already completed this puzzle.
All 81 Hudson and Addison signs at a glance
| Region | number | numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Akkala | 7 | 1 to 7 |
| Hyrule Field | 9 | 8 to 16 |
| Hyrule Ridge | 7 | 17 to 23 |
| Great Hyrule Forest | 4 | 24 to 27 |
| Eldin and Death Mountain | 9 | 28 to 36 |
| Faron | 7 | 37 to 43 |
| Gerudo | 8 | 44 to 51 |
| Hebra and Tabantha | 10 | 52 to 61 |
| Lanayru | 8 | 62 to 69 |
| Necluda | 12 | 70 to 81 |
The following numbering is used exclusively for this checklist. The game itself does not specify a fixed order.
Akkala – 7 signs
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 1 | Just south of the South Akkala Stables on the main road. |
| 2 | North of Tarrey Town and southwest of the Long Rist Peninsula. |
| 3 | On the road between the quarry and the Octorok Lake, north of the Sinatanika Shrine. |
| 4 | Far southeast of Tarrey Town at Ulria Grotto, west of the island chain on the coast. |
| 5 | Just south of the East Akkala Stable. |
| 6 | On the road to Akkala Ancient Tech Lab in the northeastern part of the region. |
| 7 | On a high cliff northeast of Skull Pool at the edge of the map. |
The Akkala signs are far apart. Activate the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower and as many shrines as possible before completely searching the region. For the location at Skull Lake, a glide from an elevated position is much more pleasant than the long climb from below.
Hyrule Field – 9 signs
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 8 | In the Hyrule Castle Town Ruins, south of the destroyed well. |
| 9 | West of the scout post at a fork in the road at the foot of Gustaf Mountain. |
| 10 | East of the lookout post on the road through the Mabe Plains. |
| 11 | Far east of the scout post on the banks of the Hylia River, northeast of the Apple Forest. |
| 12 | On a hill east of the scout post towards Rebonae Bridge and Swamp from Lanayru. |
| 13 | At the ruins north of the tower in Hyrule Field, east of Maya-chin Shrine. |
| 14 | On the northern edge of the Forgotten Plateau on a cliff north of the Haunted Forest. |
| 15 | North of the plains stable on the road towards Manhala Bridge. |
| 16 | Directly at Bridge of Hylia, southeast of Scout Hill. |
The Hyrule Field is well suited for trying out different support structures. The terrain is mostly flat and many signs have large material depots in the immediate vicinity.
Hyrule Ridge – 7 plates
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 17 | West of the New Maritta Stable at the southern end of the small swamp area. |
| 18 | North of the New Maritta Stables, behind the ruins of the Royal Institute and the nearby geoglyph. |
| 19 | On the road south of the Seres site. |
| 20 | On the top of Rhoam Mountain, northeast of the Tabantha Great Bridge stable. |
| 21 | In the forest near Lake Illumeni, west of the Illumeni Plateau and near Turakawak Shrine. |
| 22 | On the river bank south of Washa Hill near a small jetty. |
| 23 | In the Nima Plains, east of Satori Mountain and north of Sanidin Park Ruins. |
Several signs in the Hyrule Ridge are on sloping or damp Depths. Use wide feet and additional stones as counterweights to prevent your structure from sliding down the slope.
Great Hyrule Forest – 4 plates
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 24 | Far north of the New Maritta Stable on the road through Rowan Plains, near Kiuyoyou Shrine. |
| 25 | On the road north of Drena Mountain in the Northern Highlands. |
| 26 | Southeast of the tower at the Thyphlo Ruins overlooking Lake Meklar. |
| 27 | On the northern bank of the moat of Hyrule Castle near a small jetty. |
You don’t have to enter the Korok Forest to reach these four signs. They are located on roads and waterways around the actual Great Great Hyrule Forest.
Eldin and Death Mountain – 9 plates
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 28 | North of Tims Bridge on the plain south of Eldin. |
| 29 | On a cliff north of Pico Pond and northeast of the Forest Stable. |
| 30 | On the road to Goron City opposite a cave on the river. |
| 31 | Far east of the tower at the Thyphlo Ruins on the northwest entrance to Eldin. |
| 32 | On the southwest side of Death Mountain, just below the Eldin bridge. |
| 33 | On the west side of Death Mountain above a cave entrance at the foot of the mountain. |
| 34 | On the east side of Death Mountain on a narrow ledge. |
| 35 | In the northeast Eldin area near the lava fields around the Rock of Audacity. |
| 36 | Directly at Foothill Stable south of Death Mountain. |
On the open surface of Eldin, you don’t need fire protection for most locations. For signs near active lava or extremely hot caves, you should still have anti-fire armor or fire protection medicine ready. We describe the route through the region in detail in “Yunobo of Goron City”.
Faron – 7 plates
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 37 | On the southern shore of Lake Hylia right on the water. |
| 38 | West of the plateau stable on a rocky slope overlooking Lake Haran. |
| 39 | West of the Plateau Stable, across the Menoat River on a hill above the forest area. |
| 40 | East of Granajh Mountain and the Labyrinth of South Lomei on a cliff above the Oseira Plain. |
| 41 | Southeast of the tower in Popla Foothills on a cliff above the Spring of Courage and the Dracozu Lake. |
| 42 | Northeast of the stable by the lake directly at the Floria Bridge. |
| 43 | On the road to Lurelin Village near Temto Hill. |
It rains often in Faron. Boards and beams still function normally, but Link can easily slip on wet rocks. Take the Toad Kit or Sticky Medicine with you if you want to connect multiple remote locations.
Gerudo – 8 signs
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 44 | At the northern entrance to Gerudo Pass after crossing the Digdogg Suspension Bridge. |
| 45 | On the road through Yarna Valley southeast of the tower in Gerudo Gorge. |
| 46 | Northeast of the tower in the Gerudo gorge on the road to Koukot Plateau. |
| 47 | East and slightly below the tower in the Gerudo ravine near several wooden crates. |
| 48 | Directly south of the former stable in Gerudo Gorge. |
| 49 | Southwest of the tower in the Gerudo Highlands on a small plateau above the desert. |
| 50 | East of Gerudo Town in an abandoned camp behind an enemy base. |
| 51 | In the southwestern part of the eastern desert area, on a cliff above two sand dunes. |
In the Gerudo Desert, heat, cold and sandstorms make the search difficult. First activate the region’s cartography towers and shrines. A Hover Stone is also particularly helpful in the desert, as loose boards easily slip on sloping dunes.
Hebra and Tabantha – 10 signs
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 52 | West of the Tabantha Great Bridge stable on the other side of the large bridge. |
| 53 | On the road towards Kolami Bridge. |
| 54 | South of the Rito village on the road around the Lake Totori, southwest of the Cloverleaf Courier. |
| 55 | North of the village of Rito and southeast of the tower at Rospro Pass. |
| 56 | South of the secret hot spring in the western Hebra area at a lakeside dock. |
| 57 | On the south side of the Hebra Mountains, southwest of Talonto Peak. |
| 58 | Southeast of the North Hebra Cartography Tower, looking towards the Tabantha Tundra. |
| 59 | In the northern Tabantha Tundra, northeast of the cartography tower and southeast of the nearby geoglyph. |
| 60 | On the road towards Great Hyrule Forest, northeast of the Snowland Stable. |
| 61 | Southwest of the Snowland Stable. |
Take level 2 cold protection for the northern shields. Part of the Locations lies off the roads in deep snow. Tulin’s Gust of Wind makes crossing ravines and reaching elevated locations much easier.
Lanayru – 8 signs
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 62 | On the large Mercay Island in the swamp of Lanayru, north of Jonsau Shrine. |
| 63 | On the road along the Zora River, north of a pond and west of Inogo Bridge. |
| 64 | South of the village of the Zora at the bridge over the Ruto Lake. |
| 65 | Northeast behind the Upland Zorana Skyview Tower. |
| 66 | In the southern Lanayru area in Brynna Plain below the cliff near Apogek Shrine. |
| 67 | On the headland in the southeast of the region overlooking the eastern bay. |
| 68 | On the western coast of the Lanayru Bay. |
| 69 | South of Kurakat Shrine and northeast of Kakariko Village. |
Several Lanayru signs are on wet Depths or near rivers. Build a wide support and make sure that loose materials do not roll into the water. Sidon’s Water Shield helps with electric enemies that can appear on some roads.
Necluda – 12 signs
| No. | Location |
|---|---|
| 70 | Beyond the Owlan Bridge at Lake Batrea on the island with the large geoglyph. |
| 71 | South of the Eagus Bridge on the same large island in the west Necluda. |
| 72 | On the road west of Kakariko Village, northeast of the tower on Sahasra Slope. |
| 73 | On the eastern road from Kakariko Village between the high rock pillars and the adjacent hilly area. |
| 74 | East of the Dueling Peaks stable on a rock in the Ash Swamp. |
| 75 | On the road to East Necluda between Quince Cliffs and the southeastern slope. |
| 76 | On a small plateau near Lake Nirvata in the Ovli Plain. |
| 77 | On the northeast side of the Mount Lanayru, northeast of the cartography tower there. |
| 78 | At the triple fork in Midla Forest on the way to Hateno Village. |
| 79 | Far east of Hateno Village on the Mapla Headland. |
| 80 | Northeast of the tower in Popla Foothills in a small forest south of Meda Mountain. |
| 81 | East of Lurelin Village on a cliff above the geoglyph there. |
Necluda has the most Addison signs with twelve locations. Best divides the region into West Necluda, Hateno Village, Mount Lanayru and Lurelin Village. This means you can work through the locations one after the other without having to constantly travel across the entire map.
Find the last missing Addison sign
Because there is no built-in progress counter, the 81st shield is often difficult to find. First, check the remote locations that are rarely touched on a normal trip:
- the cliff northeast of Skull Pond,
- the rocky outcrop on the east side of Death Mountain,
- the secret hot spring in the western Hebra area,
- the cliff east of Lurelin Village,
- the Mapla headland east of Hateno Village,
- the plateau southwest of the tower in the Gerudo Highlands,
- the headland to the southeast of Lanayru,
- the southern edge of Lake Hylia.
Visit the locations on the ground and approach slowly. During a quick dive from a great height, figures and materials may take a long time to load. If Addison is not visible, first check whether there is already a fully attached sign at this point.
If you can’t find Addison or a sign, move away a little, save the game and reload the save. Then check the location again.
