When traversing The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, players face a series of tough puzzles and trials at shrines scattered across Hyrule. Among these, Tukarok Shrine stands out for its Wheel Zonai device challenges. This guide explains how to finish every test and uncover the secret chest hidden inside the temple.
How to find the Tukarok Shrine
The shrine sits near Wetland Stable, south of Rebonae Bridge. It is a short horseback ride southwest of Hyrule Castle. The precise coordinates are 0912, -0240, 0030.
How to complete the shrine and solve all puzzles
Upon entering the dungeon, players notice a large glowing hole in the ground. The core idea is to drop a bright orb into that hole after finishing three separate challenges. It can be a bit puzzling at first, so this guide breaks it down clearly.
The shrine emphasizes that each puzzle teaches how to use the drive of the Wheel Zonai devices and their momentum to move objects and solve tests.
First puzzle
Ignore the glowing hole mentioned earlier. Instead, follow the ledge ahead and look for a large ball above a lava pit with a moving four wheel platform.
Solving this is straightforward: use Ultrahand to grab the ball and place it onto the device. Then strike one of the wheels with any weapon to activate the mechanism.
Second puzzle
Carrying the ball across means keeping it intact. Use Ultrahand again to place the ball on the stone platform, attach a wheel, and add another plate. Once set, release an arrow with your bow to set the platform in motion.
Remark: When attaching the wheel, watch the wheel’s direction by checking the rotation arrows. If viewed at an angle, the arrows should point up and counterclockwise.
How to find the secret chest
Climb the ladder to the next room where several rafts wait. Place the sphere on the first platform and pull it toward the water box. The secret chest sits on the second path from the entrance.
Third puzzle
Attach two wooden pieces to the raft wheels and strike them with a weapon to move toward the opposite side.
Place the stone sphere on the large ground button to open a passage. Do not move the ball once you pass through the door. Use Ultrahand to lower it into a glowing hole so that it shines green.
This route leads to the statue and the reward called the Light of Blessing, which increases the hero’s health and stamina.
Secret and reward
A culmination of the trials rewards players with a blessing that enhances resilience in exploration and combat alike. The journey through Tukarok Shrine highlights how to leverage the Wheel Zonai devices to move, align, and activate mechanisms that reveal hidden paths and treasures.
Note: This guide compiles the essential steps to complete the Tukarok Shrine puzzles and locate the secret chest, drawing on explorer reports and practical playthrough insights from VG Times for reference.