The main quest “Find the Fifth Sage” in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom starts as part of the quest “Crisis at Hyrule Castle”.
Pursue said quest until you have to enter Hyrule Castle and pursue an illusion of Zelda there. After the fight against Phantom Ganon we go back to the Lookout Landing, where we tell Purah about the events in the castle. At this point the search for the fifth sage begins.
Purah does not know the location of the fifth sage. The only clue she mentions is ruins from the time of legends. This means the Ring Ruin in Kakariko Village. A longer series of quests begins there, which takes us through Faron and the Thunderhead Isles to the Constructorium in Depths and finally to Spirit Temple.
Navigation
- Fifth Sage Requirements
- Find ruins from the time of legends
- Secret of the Ring Ruins start
- Zonai Ruins in Faron examine
- Thunderhead Isles and Dragonhead Island
- Find Mineru and the Zonai Relic
- Build Minerus body in the constructorium
- Spirit Temple and Seized Construct
- Report to Purah
Requirements for the fifth sage
Before you can start the quest on the intended path, the four regional phenomena must be completed. Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon and Riju should now accompany you as sages. You then have to pursue the false Zelda and defeat Phantom Ganon as part of “Crisis at Hyrule Castle”.
To examine the Ring Ruin you also need the photo function of the Purah pad. If you haven’t unlocked it yet, first follow the main quest “The people in the Depths” and meet Robbie in the Depths of Hyrule.
You will need at least later ten hearts to the big heart gate on the Dragonhead Island to be able to open. The journey also takes you through a severe thunderstorm and then deep into the Depths. Therefore take enough food, Brightbloom Seed, arrows, non-metallic equipment and some Zonai Charges with.
Find ruins from the time of legends
Purah does not place a specific target marker on the map. The ruins you are looking for are located in Kakariko Village in West Necluda. Travel to Makasura Shrine above the village or approach Kakariko Village from the road. In the northern area, Paya and Tauro stand below the large floating Ring Ruins.
During a previous visit you were not allowed to enter this ruin because Princess Zelda had expressly forbidden it. However, after the events in Hyrule Castle, we know that this Zelda was an illusion created by the Demon King. Paya lifts the ban and finally allows Tauro to examine the ruins more closely.
Secret of the Ring Ruins start
Speak with Paya and Tauro to start the main quest “Secret of the Ring Ruins”. Then climb up over the wooden scaffolding and use the Ascend at the points marked with red fabric strips. This path takes you inside the floating Ring Ruins.
Inside you will discover a stone tablet with an old Zonai inscription. Open the Purah pad, activate the photo function and photograph the entire board. Make sure that a red frame appears around the inscription. Then return to Tauro and show him the photo.
Tauro translates the inscription and learns of a sage who was able to detach his mind from his body. The trail leads to the Zonai Ruins in Faron. Calip and Tauro then set off for Popla Foothills Skyview Tower. You can find a detailed solution to the stone tablet, the snake puzzle and the Thunderhead Isles in our guide to “Secret of the Ring Ruin”.
Zonai Ruins in Faron examine
Travel to Popla Foothills Skyview Tower and talk to Calip there. Tauro is already further southeast at Dracozu Lake. Start at the tower, let yourself be shot up and glide towards the yellow quest point. The smoke from Tauro’s campfire can be seen from a greater distance.
The ruins and the Dracozu River form the shape of a long snake when viewed from the air. Tauro discovers another inscription that speaks of an electric robe, a long neck and the tip of the tail. This refers to the three-piece Charged Set, which was hidden in three ruin chambers along the river.
Find the complete Charged Set
The lightning robe is located directly in the ruins near Tauro. Then follow the Dracozu River in a southerly direction. The lightning bolt pants are in another chamber behind a destructible rock wall. You can find the lightning bolt headdress in a root-overgrown ruin further downstream.
Equip all three pieces of the Charged Set and follow the serpentine river to its western tail tip. There you will discover a final chamber with an altar. Take a Zonai Charge from your inventory and place it on the altar. Once you have equipped the complete Charged Set, a cutscene starts.
The dense storm over the Sky Islands of Faron retreats and the route through the Thunderhead Isles becomes visible. Now return to the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower.
Thunderhead Isles and Dragonhead Island
Use the Skyview Tower to launch yourself into the air and glide southeast to the Thunderhead Isles. Tulin makes the long flight much easier. Despite the improved visibility, rain, wind and thunderstorms continue to prevail on the islands. When Link is surrounded by electric sparks, discard metallic weapons, bows, and shields.
The island chain consists of several ruins one on top of the other. Use the Ascend to get through rock ceilings to higher levels. Wooden boards, fans, rails and lightning rods help cross the larger gaps. Activate the Joku-usin Shrine along the way so that you don’t have to start over at the Skyview Tower if you crash.
At the southeastern end of the island chain you reach Dragonhead Island. If you want to shorten the route through the Thunderhead Isles, you can also land directly on the Dragonhead Island with a suitable aircraft. However, the intended route through the island chain provides additional Zonai Devices, Treasure Chests and another shrine.
Open the gate with ten hearts
On the Dragonhead Island, drop through the opening inside and activate the Joku-u Shrine. There is a large locked gate right next to it. Examine it and hold down the button. The gate temporarily drains Link’s energy and will only open if you have at least ten hearts.
If you are still missing hearts, you must first complete more shrines and exchange blessing lights at a statue of the goddess. Behind the gate there is a mysterious Zonai relic in the shape of a head or a mask.
Find Mineru and the Zonai Relic
Examine the relic. A mysterious voice speaks to Link and asks him to take the mask to the place where its green beam of light is pointing. This ends the first major part of the search and the main quest “Guidance from Ages Past” begins.
Take the mask to the flying platform outside the ruins and attach it to a Wing. Fans, control sticks and additional batteries make the flight easier. Follow the green beam of light north to Tobio’s Hollow and place the mask on the base there.
A hidden facility rises from the ground and opens an elevator into the Depths. Take the mask into the elevator and go down. Once at the bottom, follow the light to the constructorium.
Build Minerus body in the constructorium
At the center of the constructorium is the incomplete shell of a large Zonai construct. Insert the mask in the designated place. The voice now introduces itself as Mineru, the Sage of the Spirit and older sister of the first King Rauru.
Mineru’s spirit has survived the millennia, but her original body no longer exists. In order for her to accompany Link, she needs a new body. The four missing components are located in the surrounding factories of the constructorium.
- Left leg factory
- Right leg
- Left Arm
- Right arm factory
factory
Factory
The factories can be completed in any order. Activate the green seal, solve the puzzle and transport the locked box to the constructorium. Place the box on the appropriate side of the body. The packaging dissolves automatically and the body part can be used with the Ultrahand.
The factories use wheels, rockets, fans, moving rails, electrical cables, laser barriers and rotating bridges, among other things. You can find the walkthroughs for all four body parts in our detailed guide to the quest “Guidance from Ages Past”.
Use Minerus construct
When both arms and both legs are inserted, Mineru’s new body awakens. Link can climb onto the construct and control it directly. Weapons, rocks and Zonai Devices can be attached to both arms. Fans or rockets, among other things, can be attached to the back.
The construct moves slower than Link, but can safely run through Gloom. It is also suitable for shattering large deposits of Zonaite and can knock back enemies with powerful blows. Before setting out, attach a cannon or stun gun to one arm and a strong melee weapon to the other.
Spirit Temple and Seized Construct
Climb Minerus’ construct and follow the large statues through the Depths. The path leads southeast to Spirit Temple. Activate as many roots as possible along the way to light up the area and collect replacement weapons and Zonai Devices.
When you arrive at Spirit Temple, examine the large owl statue. The entrance opens and a short drive takes you into the actual temple complex. Inside you hardly expect a classic temple puzzle, but an unusual boss fight against the Stolen Construct, Scourge of the Spirit Temple.
Boss: Seized Construct
The fight takes place in a square arena, the outer walls of which are electrified. Normal hits do little damage. Your task is to push the stolen construct back with several blows and throw it against the electrical barrier.
Blocks his melee attacks with Mineru’s Guard Stance and strikes back immediately afterwards. After a few hits, the opponent will stagger. Push him further towards the wall, where the electrical discharge causes major damage.
In the second phase, the Stolen Construct uses additional arms, fans and cannons. If it floats in the air, attach a cannon to Minerus’ arm and shoot it down. Dodge his projectiles sideways and then use the electric walls again to cause the actual damage.
After winning you will receive a Heart Container. Mineru takes her Secret Stone and tells Link in detail about the Imprisoning War, Ganondorf and Zelda’s plan to restore the Master Sword. She then hands you the Vow of Mineru, Sage of Spirit.
Report to Purah
After completing “Direction from Ancient Times”, teleport back to Lookout Landing and speak to Purah again. Tell her about Mineru and the events in Spirit Temple. This completes the main quest “Find the Fifth Sage”.
Link is now supported by all five Sages: Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, Riju and Mineru. At the same time, Mineru’s report provides a crucial clue to the whereabouts of the Master Sword. The main story therefore begins with the quest “Trail of the Master Sword” continued.
Further solutions:
Secret of the Ring Ruin – walkthrough
instructions from ancient times Times – Constructorium and Spirit Temple
Trail of the Master Sword
Tears of the Kingdom – walkthrough