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Akkala Tower Region

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide · Exploring the northeast

The Akkala Tower Region is a rugged, autumn-colored expanse in northeastern Hyrule home to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab and the sprawling ruins of the Akkala Citadel. Link can climb the malice-coated tower, unlock ancient equipment, and assist in founding the settlement of Tarrey Town across Lake Akkala.

Items

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Akkala Ancient Tech Lab furnace exchange: Ancient Bow, Ancient Shield, Ancient Cuirass, Ancient Greaves, Ancient Helm, Ancient Short Sword, Ancient Spear, Ancient Bladesaw, Ancient ArrowAkkala Ancient Tech Lab furnace exchangeFierce Deity Armor: Drop from the Majora's Mask Link amiibo

Secrets

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Tu Ka'lo Shrine is hidden at the center of the Lomei Labyrinth Island off the northeast coast, reachable by navigating the ground maze.Spring of Power is concealed in a deep ravine west of the East Akkala Plains, requiring a Dinraal's Scale to reveal the hidden shrine.

Enemies

Guardian Skywatcher

Weak to Ancient Arrows to the central eye or destroying its three propellers with bomb arrowsSteal / drop Ancient Shaft, Ancient Gear, Ancient Screw, Ancient Spring, Ancient Core

Patrols the airspace surrounding the ruins of Akkala Tower.

Guardian Stalker

Weak to Ancient Arrows to the eye or parrying its beam with a shieldSteal / drop Ancient Shaft, Ancient Gear, Ancient Screw, Ancient Spring, Ancient Core

Roams the Torin Wetland and open plains of Deep Akkala.

Blue-Maned Lynel

Weak to Headshots with a bow to stun, followed by mounting its backSteal / drop Lynel Bow, Shock Arrows, Lynel weapons, Lynel materials

Found wandering near the North Akkala Valley.

Shops and people

Cherry (Ancient Oven): Sells ancient armor and ancient guardian weapons in exchange for rupees and guardian materials
Robbie: Offers side quests and repairs Cherry once you carry the blue flame to the lab furnace
Jerrin: Provides dialogue regarding the labyrinth off the coast to start the shrine quest
Kilton (Fang and Bone): Appears at Skull Lake at night to introduce his monster-themed shop before traveling to other towns

Tips

Carry the blue flame to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab using torches, lighting outdoor lanterns along the way so rain does not reset your progress entirely.
Shoot the glowing yellow eyeball malice puddles clinging to Akkala Citadel to clear away the pools and access the climbing routes to Akkala Tower.

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