On this page we give you an overview of all the shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that are located inside Akkala. You will find out where you can find the shrines, what rewards await you in the Treasure Chests and how to successfully complete the respective trials.
There are two shrines inside Akkala. The Kamatukis Shrine is near the Skull Pond, while you can find the Jochi-iu Shrine on the way from East Akkala Stable to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab.
You can find an overview of all areas, tasks and shrines in our Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough. Our interactive map for Tears of the Kingdom will also help you find your way.
Inside Akkala there are the following shrines:
Kamatukis Shrine
Trial: Perfect Strike
Reward: Mighty Zonaite Greatsword and Light of Blessing
Location: East of Skull Lake inside Akkala
Coordinates: approximately 3431, 3356, 0071
Find Kamatukis Shrine
The Kamatukis Shrine is located in the northern part of Akkala. You can find him east of Skull Lake on a ledge above Storm Valley.
The Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower is suitable as a starting point. Let the tower throw you into the air and then glide north. Look out for the eye-catching Skull Lake. The shrine lies to the east and can be easily seen from the air.
Alternatively, you can walk west or northwest from the East Akkala stable. However, the direct route leads through uneven terrain and requires some climbing.
Solve Kamatukis Shrine
In the Kamatukis Shrine you have to hit a ball into a round target with a self-made pendulum. The angle and strength of the blow are crucial.
Attach metal cube to pendulum
Go to the sphere and pick up the metal cube with the Ultrahand. Attach it to the bottom of the hanging stone arm. The metal cube now forms the head of a large hammer.
Make sure to attach the cube as centrally as possible to the pendulum. If it sits too far to one side, the ball can be deflected to the side when hit.
Hit the bullet into the first target
Grab the attached metal cube again with the Ultrahand. Pull the pendulum backwards and at the same time slightly upwards. Then release it so that the metal cube swings forward and hits the ball.
The bullet must land in the round, green glowing aiming device. If you pull the pendulum back too far, the ball will fly past the target. However, if there is too little momentum, it will not reach the device.
If you miss the target, you can hit the yellow glowing pillar. This will cause a new ball to appear and you can repeat the attempt.
As soon as the ball hits the target, the gate to the altar opens. Before you complete the shrine, however, you should get the optional Treasure Chest.
Reach Treasure Chest in the next room
Enter the side room. The same basic principle awaits you there, but this time the aiming device moves regularly from one side to the other.
- Attach the metal cube to the pendulum again.
- Pull the pendulum back approximately horizontally.
- Observe the movement of the aiming device.
- Release the pendulum just before the target reaches the middle of its path.
The exact time depends on how hard you pull the pendulum back. In most cases, several attempts are required. You can use the yellow column to create a new ball at any time.
If the ball remains in the movable device, the grid in front of the Treasure Chest opens. Inside you will find a Mighty Zonaite Greatsword.
Obtain Light of Blessing
Return to the main room and go through the already opened gate. Examine the altar to complete the Kamatukis Shrine and get a Light of Blessing.
Tip: Always attach the metal cube to the pendulum as straight as possible. A dice placed at an angle changes the direction of flight of the ball and makes it more difficult to achieve a controlled hit.
Jochi-iu Shrine
Trial: Zugzwang
Rewards: Zonaite Bow, Large Zonaite and Light of Blessing
Location: Northeast of East Akkala Stable on the way to Akkala Ancient Tech Lab
Coordinates: approximately 4347, 2876, 0165
Find Jochi-iu Shrine
The Jochi-iu shrine stands on the North Akkala foothills. It is located northeast of East Akkala Stables and south of Lake Rotlaub.
From the stable, follow the road towards Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. The shrine is clearly visible next to the path and can be entered without any special requirements.
You can also easily reach the shrine from Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower. Launch yourself into the air and glide northeast to the East Akkala Stables.
Solve Jochi-iu Shrine
In the first room of the Jochi-iu shrine there is a large structure made of metal blocks stacked on top of each other. At its top lies the ball that you need for the exit. The puzzle is reminiscent of a game of skill in which individual stones have to be removed without causing the entire tower to collapse.
Pull out the first metal block
Go to the front of the metal tower. Look for a block in one of the bottom rows that won’t support the entire weight of the structure above it.
Pull the block slowly and straight out of the tower with the Ultrahand. Avoid jerky sideways movements, otherwise the structure may tip over and the ball may fall into the abyss.
Zonaite Get bow from the first chest
On the left side of the room is a raised platform with a Treasure Chest. Place the pulled-out metal block at an angle on the platform so that it serves as a ramp.
Run up the block and open the chest. Inside you will find a Zonaite sheet.
If the angle is too steep, you can pull a second metal block out of the tower and put both blocks together, slightly offset, to form a small staircase.
Close circuit
There is a broken electrical line in front of the metal tower. You will need two metal blocks to bridge the gaps between the contacts.
- Place the first metal block on the front part of the broken pipe.
- Carefully pull a second block out of the tower.
- Place it between the first block and the opposite contact.
- Align both blocks so that they touch the contacts.
Once the circuit is closed, the floating platform in front of the metal tower will begin moving back and forth.
Get ball from tower
Stand on the moving platform and let it carry you to the metal tower. Activate the Ultrahand while driving and point it at the ball at the top of the construction.
As soon as you are close enough, grab the ball with the Ultrahand and carefully pull it down from the tower. Take them back to the starting point and place them in the round hole in the ground. This opens the gate to the chancel.
Tip: Secure the ball first before removing more blocks for the Treasure Chests. If the metal tower collapses early, the ball can fall into the abyss.
Get large Zonaite from the metal tower
Inside the metal tower there is a second Treasure Chest. Activate the Ultrahand to make the chest easier to see between the metal blocks.
Slowly pull the block that the chest is standing on out of the structure. The chest then falls down and can be pulled out of the tower with the Ultrahand.
Alternatively, you can first remove the surrounding metal blocks and grab the chest directly. Inside is a Large Zonaite.
Obtain Light of Blessing
After opening both chests and placing the ball in the recess, go through the opened gate. Examine the altar and collect the Light of Blessing.
All shrines inside Akkala at a glance
| Shrine | exam | Location | Chest Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamatukis Shrine | Perfect shot | East of Skull Lake | Mighty Zonaite Greatsword |
| Jochi-iu Shrine | zugzwang | At the East Akkala Stable | Zonaite Bow and Large Zonaite |
More shrines in Akkala
Once you have completed both shrines in Inner Akkala, you can continue your search in the adjacent areas: