On this page we give you an overview of all the shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which are located in the Akkala Highlands. In addition to the exact locations, we explain the tests and show you how to achieve all Treasure Chests.
This area contains the following shrines:
Domizuin Shrine – Hidden path
Reward: 10 wooden arrows, Zonai Charge, Zonaite sturdy shield and a Light of Blessing
Location: The Domizuin Shrine is on the highest part of the Akkala Citadel Ruins. From the south you can take the long route through the fortress ruins. It’s quicker if you let yourself be shot into the air with the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower and glide straight to the fortress. The coordinates of the shrine are approximately 3305, 1443, 0439.
Solution: In the first area, go under the raised ledge and use the Ascend to get up. Via the stairs you reach a huge, rotating cube construction. In front of the cube there is a switch with a horizontal arrow. Hit it once so that the entire cube turns to the side and you can get inside through the opening.
There is a second switch in the cube. The outer switch turns the construction sideways, while the inner switch tilts the cube forwards or backwards. Since all platforms and niches rotate, you can gradually reach all three Treasure Chests. Under one of the low platforms you can use the Ascend and get the 10 wooden arrows. Another niche contains the Zonai Charge. Then turn the cube so that the projection with the third chest is horizontal. Inside is the sturdy Zonaite shield.
For the exit, turn the cube again using the outer switch. Then stand in the narrow gap between the high pillar and the wall. Activate the inner switch once so that the long pillar above you is rotated. Now use the Ascend as soon as the column is in the correct position. Once at the top you can leave the cube and pick up the Light of Blessing at the end of the shrine.
Tip: If you lose your orientation, first look at which direction the arrow on the respective switch points. The outer and inner switches rotate the cube on two different axes.
Gatanisis Shrine – Back and forth
Reward: 5 Bomb Flowers and a Light of Blessing
Location: The Gatanisis Shrine is located in the very east of the Akkala Highlands, on the high cliff west of the offshore islands. The entrance is located slightly below the actual edge of the cliff and is therefore hardly visible from the west. Stand on the edge of the cliff and look down, or approach the shrine from the air. The coordinates are approximately 4498, 0826, 0110.
Solution: In front of you you see a large springy platform onto which a ball falls at regular intervals. The ball is thrown upwards, but initially does not reach the target on the ceiling. Stand on the platform and wait until the ball has hit the target and is approximately below the target.
At this moment activates the Recall on the resilient platform. The platform now repeats its previous movement backwards and throws the ball much higher up. If she hits the target, the path to the end of the shrine opens.
Before you move on, stand under the raised platform near the target and use the Ascend. Above you will find the Treasure Chest with the 5 bomb flowers. Then return to the large spring platform and repeat the process. This time you stand on it yourself, activate the Recall at the right moment and let yourself be catapulted upwards. Glide to the opened passage and get the Light of Blessing.
Tip: Does not activate the Recall immediately after the ball hits. Wait a moment until the ball is almost directly under the target.
Jochi-ihiga Shrine – Rauru’s Blessing
Reward: Diamond and a Light of Blessing
Location: The still incomplete shrine is located on a small peninsula in Lake Akkala, below the South Akkala Falls. The coordinates are approximately 3809, 1219, 0090. On your first visit, all you see is the base of the shrine and a green beam of light pointing towards Tarrey Town.
Solution: Travel to Tarrey Town and look for the suspension railway there. Near the train station, Hagie is standing next to a green glowing shrine crystal. Speak to him to begin the shrine quest “Sell Stone”. First, Hagie demands 100 Rupees for the supposedly valuable stone. During the conversation, his wife Ruli intervenes and ensures that you can buy the crystal for only 50 Rupees.
Axyl up the crystal with the Ultrahand and place it in the suspension railway. Ride with him down to the construction project of Hudson. There you will find enough boards, fans and other Zonai Devices to build a simple raft. Securely attach the crystal to the raft and follow the green beam of light across Lake Akkala.
Alternatively, you can carry the crystal down to the lake via land. The route is longer, but you don’t need a working watercraft. As soon as you have reached the peninsula, insert the crystal into the opening provided. The complete Jochi-ihiga shrine then appears.
Since the actual test has already been passed by transporting the crystal, Rauru’s blessing awaits you inside. Open the Treasure Chest with the diamond and then take the Light of Blessing.
Tip: Attach the crystal in the middle and flat on your raft. If it is too far to one side, the vehicle can tip over on the way across the lake.
Rasitakiwak Shrine – Bare Survival: Motorized
Reward: Short Wand and a Light of Blessing
Location: The Rasitakiwak Shrine is located southeast of Tarrey Town, directly on the road through the Akkala Highlands. From the settlement you can already see it in the distance. The coordinates are approximately 4167, 1323, 0242.
Solution: When you enter the shrine, all weapons, shields, bows, armor and consumable items will be temporarily removed. Your task is to defeat all constructs in the large hall using the items and vehicles provided there.
Immediately after the entrance, take the simple weapons on the left. Then sneak behind the boxes and low walls so that all the constructs don’t discover you at the same time. With the Fuse you can strengthen your weak weapons with spikes, horns and other materials lying around.
However, the name of the test reveals the most convenient solution: use the vehicles. There are several small carts in the hall to which you can attach wheels, spikes, Flame Emitter or other Zonai Devices. The larger vehicle in the rear left area is particularly useful. Activate it and use it to drive over the constructs or let the weapons attached to it do the work.
Stay moving while driving and initially concentrate on individual opponents at the edge of the hall. Avoid standing in the middle of a large group, as you will not be able to use any dishes you brought with you to heal during this trial. Once you have defeated all constructs, you will receive your equipment back and the final gate will open. There is a short wand in the Treasure Chest. You can then receive the Light of Blessing.
Tip: You don’t have to build the vehicles perfectly. A simple cart with spikes on the front can take out several constructs.
Sinatanika Shrine – Combat Techniques: Raid
Reward: Stealth Elixir and a Light of Blessing
Location: The Sinatanika Shrine stands on a hill in the East Akkala Plains, northwest of the South Stable of Akkala and northwest of the Great Abyss. It can be easily seen from Rist Peninsula and the eastern streets. The coordinates are approximately 3842, 2300, 0046.
Solution: This shrine teaches you the raid attack. With this particularly powerful attack, you have to sneak up on an opponent from behind without being noticed. Press the left stick in to make Link crouch, then slowly move towards the construct.
In the first task the construct stands still. Approach directly from behind until the overlay “Raid” appears, then press the Y button. If you run too fast or come from the side, the construct will discover you and the exercise will be reset.
In the second task, the construct patrols the room. First, watch his route and stay behind one of the low walls for cover. Wait until it turns away from you and slowly sneak after it. As soon as you are close enough, carry out the second raid attack.
After the successful test, the gate to the last area opens. In the Treasure Chest you will find a Schleich-Elixir, which temporarily reduces your noise. Afterwards you will receive the Light of Blessing.
Tip: Only moves the stick forward slightly when sneaking up. Even while crouching, Link can still run too fast and thereby alert the construct.