Before we tackle the next big main quests, we first activate the 15 Skyview Towers in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each tower reveals a section of the surface map and associated sky area. At the same time, the location will be activated as a fast travel point.
After activation, you can let yourself be thrown into the air again from the respective tower at any time. This makes it much easier to reach remote locations, sky islands, geoglyphs and higher shrines. However, the underground map is not revealed by the towers – for this you have to activate the Lightroots.
The tower at Lookout Landing must be activated first as part of the plot. You can then visit the remaining 14 towers in any order. None of the towers are permanently missable or necessarily tied to a later main quest.
Recommendation: Activate the towers as early as possible. This not only gives you the complete map, but also 15 particularly useful starting points for long gliding flights.
All Skyview Towers at a glance
| tower | coordinates | Special feature |
|---|---|---|
| tower at Lookout Landing | -0293, 0137, 0025 | Activated in the main quest |
| Hyrule Field Skyview Tower | -0753, -1019, 0064 | Located in a large monster camp |
| Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower | -1910, 1245, 0297 | Stands on a rock in a lake |
| Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower | 1344, -1170, 0166 | Access through a cave and Ascend |
| Popla Foothills Skyview Tower | 0602, -2119, 0098 | Technicians free |
| Upland Zorana Skyview Tower | 2858, 0582, 0379 | Remove mud with water |
| Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower | 3493, 2019, 0188 | Aerocuda carries the terminal of it |
| Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower | 1642, 1191, 0227 | Enter through the tower roof |
| Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower | 0343, 3133, 0180 | Floating platform blocks roof |
| Rospro Pass Skyview Tower | -3686, 2342, 0233 | Thorns burn |
| Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower | -2311, 3062, 0443 | Destroyed suspension bridge crossing |
| tower on the Mount Lanayru | 3846, -1307, 0539 | Extremely cold and steep climb |
| Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower | 2419, -2762, 0222 | Thorns burn despite constant rain |
| Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower | -2432, -2178, 0307 | Elevator repair with counterweight |
| Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower | -3959, -1313, 0422 | Entrance is completely snowed in |
Coordinates may vary slightly depending on Link’s exact location in front of the entrance. The values were compared with several card and tower lists.
Preparation for the Skyview Towers
For many towers, the Paraglider and Link’s normal initial equipment are sufficient. However, some locations are surrounded by monsters, mud, thorns, or extreme temperatures.
The following items make the complete tower round easier:
- Fire Fruits or a Fire Weapon
- water fruits or blue Chuchu Jelly
- several hammer weapons
- wooden arrows and a reliable bow
- Keese Eyeballs for homing arrows
- Dishes for cold and heat protection
- endurance dishes or endurance medicine
- some rockets, fans or hot air balloon components
The Ultrahand, the Ascend and the Recall are sufficient for all tower puzzles. No later skills are required.
tower at Lookout Landing
Coordinates: approximately -0293, 0137, 0025
Region: Central Hyrule
Prerequisite: Early section of the main quest “Crisis at Hyrule Castle”
The tower at Lookout Landing is usually the first Skyview Tower that you activate. It is located directly within the settlement and is not yet operational.
After landing in Hyrule, follow the main quest “To the Kingdom of Hyrule!”. Speak to Purah at Lookout Landing, visit Hoz at the gatehouse below Hyrule Castle, then return to Purah.
The tower is activated after an overnight stay. Purah hands you the Paraglider and explains how the Skyview Towers work. Stand on the round platform and let yourself be thrown into the air. The Purah Pad covers the interior of Hyrule and the sky above.
This tower cannot be missed and must be unlocked before the remaining Skyview Towers can be used.
Hyrule Field Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately -0753, -1019, 0064
Region: Hyrule Field
Danger: Large monster camp with Boss Bokoblin
The tower stands south of the Old Umschlagplatz and northwest of Lake Komolo on a large rocky plateau. The entire plateau has been converted into a fortress by monsters. Pointed wooden posts prevent easy climbing up the outer walls.
The intended path through the warehouse
Approach the plateau from the east or southeast. Ramps and wooden scaffolding lead to the tower entrance.
Several Bokoblins, at least one Moblin and one Blue Boss Bokoblin await you on the way. At the entrance, a large spiked ball is also rolled down the slope. Activate the Recall on the sphere as soon as it passes you. It rolls back up and can hit the enemies on the ramp.
There are several explosive barrels in the warehouse. You can connect it to the Ultrahand and drop it on a group of enemies from a safe distance. Fire Arrows or Bomb Flowers trigger a large explosion.
Reach tower without combat
You don’t have to completely clear the warehouse. Run or sneak between the barricades and enter the tower directly. As soon as you activate the terminal, you are protected from most attacks inside.
Alternatively, you can use a rocket to shoot yourself up on a shield or glide onto the plateau from an elevated position. The tower itself is fully functional; only the monster camp makes access difficult.
Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately -1910, 1245, 0297
Region: Hyrule Ridge
Location: Northwest of the New Maritta Stable
The Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower stands on a high rock in the middle of a small lake. The entrance is not locked, but the isolated location makes climbing difficult.
On the way from the New Maritta Stable you can encounter Hestu and start the episode “Hestu in Trouble”. The episode is not required to activate the tower.
Build a long wooden bridge
There are numerous long wooden planks on the southern shore of the lake. Connect the boards with the Ultrahand to form the longest, straight bridge possible.
Place one end on the bank and the other on the rocks below the tower. The construction can be a little crooked as long as you get to the rock with dry feet.
Then climb up the rock wall. Since you didn’t have to swim through the lake, you have full stamina for the climb.
Alternative paths
With enough stamina you can swim to the rock and then climb up. It’s easier to glide to the top from a nearby mountain or another Skyview Tower.
Even a rocket on a shield or a small hot air balloon can overcome most of the height difference. Once at the top, the tower can be activated without any further puzzles.
Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately 1344, -1170, 0166
Region: West Necluda
Requires: Hammer Weapon and Ascend
The tower is located southeast of Inner Hyrule on Sahasra Slope. The Orni technician Billson is waiting in front of the locked entrance. He can’t open the door and mentions a cave beneath the tower.
Find Sahasra Slope Cave
From the tower, head northwest down the slope. Then turn around to the tower rock. There is a cave entrance in the rock wall near a small tree with water fruits.
Inside, large amounts of brittle rock block the way. Combine a rock with a stick or a two-handed weapon and smash your way through the barriers. Bomb flowers also work, but are not necessary here.
Find the right room
Don’t just follow the entire main course. After the first large rocky area, turn right and shortly thereafter sharply right again.
You are looking for a small chamber in which three gray stones or boulders lie on the floor. Insert the Ascend within this chamber.
Link climbs straight through the floor of the Skyview Tower.
Open door from inside
Inside, the sliding door is blocked by two long sticks. Remove or collect both items with the Ultrahand.
Open the door and talk to Billson. He repairs the terminal, after which the tower can be activated.
Popla Foothills Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately 0602, -2119, 0098
Region: West Necluda
Problem: The terminal is not receiving power
The tower stands on a small plateau west of Lake Deya Village Ruins. You can enter the door, but the terminal doesn’t work.
Climb into the northern well
Immediately next to the path to the tower is the Northern Well of the Poplar Highlands. Jump down and open the Paraglider just before the ground.
Inside you can hear a trapped technician calling for help. It is behind a gate that you cannot open from this side.
Note its position on the map and then use the Ascend to leave the well.
Find excavation site in the south
Head south from the tower and look for a cave entrance at the bottom of the hill. The excavation site is located approximately at coordinates 0609, -2217, 0052.
Follow the cave until you reach the trapped technician on the other side. There is a large floor plate near it.
Places a stone or other heavy object on the switch. The grate opens and the technician is freed.
Have terminal repaired
The technician automatically returns to the Skyview Tower. Leave the cave or use the Ascend and follow him.
After a short conversation he repairs the terminal. You can now activate the tower and the map of West Necluda and the associated Hiarch12turn885387view6
Upland Zorana Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately 2858, 0582, 0379
Region: Lanayru
Problem: Mud is blocking the
entrance
The tower stands southwest of the Zorana Highlands and west of the Zora’s Domain. Parts of the floor and the entire entrance door are covered with thick brown mud.
The mud can only be removed with water. Uses one of the following:
- Throw a Splash Fruit at the door.
- Shoots an arrow with a Splash Fruit.
- Throw blue Chuchu Jelly onto the mud.
- Activates a fire hydrant and directs the water jet towards the entrance.
- Later uses Sidon’s ability.
Water fruits grow directly behind or near the tower. You don’t have to bring any special materials with you.
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Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately 3493, 2019, 0188
Region: Akkala
Problem: An Aerocuda stole the terminal
The tower is located at Akkala Highlands. There’s a technician standing in front of the entrance who can’t repair the terminal because an Aerocuda took away the entire control panel.
Aerocuda shoot down
The flying enemy circles with the terminal above the tower. Equip a bow and wait for him to approach.
A normal arrow is sufficient as long as you aim well. Hitting becomes much easier if you attach a Keese Eyeball to the arrow. The bullet automatically tracks the Aerocuda.
After the hit, the opponent drops the terminal. Be careful not to let it roll down a steep slope.
Return terminal
Axyl up the control panel with the Ultrahand and carry it to the tower entrance. Place it in the empty holder next to the technician.
The exact orientation is not important. Once the terminal is close enough to its original position, the technician will undertake the repair. Then the Tarch13turn885387view3
Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately 1642, 1191, 0227
Region: Eldin
Problem: The entrance door is blocked from the inside
The tower stands on an elevated ledge to the east of Woodland Stable. Billson explains to you in front of the door that a fallen Ruins Rubble damaged the tower. The door cannot be opened from the outside.
gets on the tower roof
You have to get into the tower from above. There are several ways to do this:
- Glide from a higher rock face to the tower.
- Builds a hot air balloon or other flying device.
- Attaches a Rocket to a shield.
- Use the Recall on a fallen sky cliff.
The last variant is particularly practical. Wait in the area until a boulder falls from the sky. Stand on it and activate the Recall. The rock carries Link back into the air. Jump off and slide onto the tower roof.
Get in through the roof
There is a large opening in the middle of the roof. Jump in and briefly open the Paraglider as you fall.
When you reach the bottom you will see that two long wooden boards are blocking the entrance door. Remove it with the Ultrahand and open the door for Billson.
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Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately 0343, 3133, 0180
Region: Great Hyrule Forest
Problem: A hover platform is blocking the opening on the
tower roof
The tower stands on the central square of Thyphlo Ruins. The front door is open but the terminal is not responding.
A large hovering platform lies directly on the upper tower opening, thereby interrupting operations.
Fly up with a hover platform
Several Zonai platforms are floating in the area. You will find rockets on one of them.
- Attaches at least one rocket vertically to a platform.
- Stand on it.
- Activates the Rocket in one fell swoop.
- Let yourself be carried to the upper half of the tower.
- Glides or climbs to the roof.
With two symmetrically attached rockets, the platform remains more stable.
Remove blockage
Grab the platform on the tower roof with the Ultrahand and push it completely down from the opening.
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Rospro Pass Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately -3686, 2342, 0233
Region: Hebra Mountains
Requires: cold protection and fire
The tower is located north of the Rito village at Rospro Pass. During the main quest around Tulin you will come close to him almost automatically.
The tower complex is surrounded by a dense ring of thorns. The plants cause damage and cannot simply be skipped.
Thorns burn
Uses a fire fruit, fire arrow, or flaming torch. The thorns become inflamed and disappear after a short time.
Since it doesn’t usually rain constantly on this tower, you don’t need a rain cover for the fire. An additional pine cone can increase the flames and burn a larger area at once.
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Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately -2311, 3062, 0443
Region: Tabanta Tundra and Hebra
Requires: Strong cold protection and, if possible, endurance aids
The tower stands on a high rocky plateau northwest of Snowfield Stable. The tower itself is undamaged, but the route to it leads through one of the coldest areas Hyrule’s.
Repair destroyed suspension bridge
On the southern edge of the rocky plateau you will find a damaged rope bridge. Several torn down wooden elements lie on the floor.
Connects the loose bridge parts with the Ultrahand to form a long, straight construction. Attach the end to the remaining section of the suspension bridge or place the structure over the gap.
The bridge doesn’t have to look pretty. The only important thing is that all parts are connected to each other and extend to the opposite side.
Alternative climbs
You can also reach the plateau with a rocket, an aircraft or a long glide. The steep rock faces are generally climbable, but you need a lot of stamina.
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tower on the Mount Lanayru
Coordinates: approximately 3846, -1307, 0539
Region: Mount Lanayru
Requires: Strong cold protection and sufficient endurance
The tower on the Mount Lanayru is one of the few systems without a technical problem or access mechanism. The real challenge is the long and extremely cold climb.
Suitable arrival
You can climb the mountain in an easterly direction from Kakariko Village or climb south from the Zora village.
The route becomes easier if you let yourself be shot up from an already activated tower in the area and bridge part of the distance with the Paraglider.
Prepare cold protection
The old winter trousers alone are usually not enough in the upper mountain regions. Combine it with another warm piece of armor or a spicy dish.
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Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately 2419, -2762, 0222
Region: East Necluda
Problem: Thorns and almost constant rain
The tower stands in the Labella Marshes below Terme Mountain. Like the Rospro Pass Skyview Tower, thorns block access. However, the constant rain immediately extinguishes open flames.
First overcome thorn barrier
There are partially covered areas at the entrance. Use the existing wooden roofs or move long boards over the thorns with the Ultrahand.
Waits a few seconds for the protected plants to dry. Then ignite it with a fire fruit or a burning torch.
Build rain protection in front of the tower entrance
There are several long wooden boards and wooden scaffolding in front of the actual entrance.
- Connects two or three boards to form a wide roof surface.
- Put the roof over the thorns in front of the door.
- Make sure that no more rain falls on the plants.
- Wait briefly until the thorns are dry.
- Ignite it with a fire fruit or firearm.
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Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately -2432, -2178, 0307
Region: Gerudo Canyon
Problem: The technician is stuck below the tower
The tower stands high above the Gerudo Canyon on a rocky plateau. It is on the usual route towards Gerudo Town.
The terminal is broken and the technician in charge is on a lower platform of a broken freight elevator.
Elevator moves with a counterweight
Behind the tower there is a pulley with two platforms. The technician sits on one side while the other side serves as a counterweight.
There are several metal crates nearby.
- Axyl up a metal box containing the Ultrahand.
- Attach it to the empty elevator platform.
- Adds more boxes if needed.
- The additional weight pulls the blank side down.
- At the same time, the technician is lifted up.
Once the platform reaches the upper level, the technician gets out and repairs the tower.
Note temperatures: In the Gerudo area it can be very hot during the day and cold at night. Bring appropriate clothing or meals for both conditions.
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Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower
Coordinates: approximately -3959, -1313, 0422
Region: Gerudo Highlands
Requires: Strong cold protection, Ultrahand and Ascend
The tower is on the Meadela’s Mantle. When you arrive, you find that the entire entrance area is buried under a thick mass of snow. The door cannot be exposed or opened from the outside.
Find Meadela’s Mantle Cave
From the tower, go a short distance north-northwest. The cave entrance is located approximately at coordinates -3976, -1250, 0429.
An underground river flows inside. There are wooden panels and other building materials on the bank.
Build a raft
Connects several plates or tree trunks to form a raft. Put it in the current and rise.
The current carries you deeper into the cave. A fan is not absolutely necessary, but can make the raft easier to control.
Get under the tower
At the end of the water section you will reach a larger cave room. Look at the ceiling and look for the wooden supports of the tower foundation.
One place is clearly reinforced with wooden planks. Swim or ride directly underneath and use the Ascend.
Link climbs through the wooden foundation into the buried Skyview Tower. You can activate the terminal immediately from inside.
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Recommended order for all Skyview Towers
The towers can be freely selected according to the Lookout Landing. For the most even increase in difficulty, we recommend the following route:
- tower at Lookout Landing
- Hyrule Field Skyview Tower
- Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower
- Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower
- Popla Foothills Skyview Tower
- Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower
- Upland Zorana Skyview Tower
- tower on the Mount Lanayru
- Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower
- Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower
- Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower
- Rospro Pass Skyview Tower
- Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower
- Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower
- Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower
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All Skyview Towers activated – what now?
After activating all 15 towers, the full surface map and the entire sky map are visible. Each tower remains as a fast travel point and reusable kill8view3turn885387view2
The revealed card then facilitates in particular:
- the search for all geoglyphs and dragon tears,
- the journey to the four regional phenomena,
- reaching the sky islands,
- the search for shrines and caves,
- the marking of abysses and roots,
- planning long gliding flights.