How to Pull Chests Out of The Ground in Tears of The Kingdom

Stuck with chests in the ground or water in Tears of the Kingdom? Learn how to use the Ultrahand ability to pull them out and grab those valuable items!

So, you've been exploring Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and you've stumbled upon a chest that's just… stuck. Maybe it's half-buried in the dirt, or perhaps it's chilling at the bottom of a pond. Annoying, right? Don't worry, it happens to everyone! Unlike enemies or plants, these chests don't magically reappear once you've found them, so you'll want to grab every single one you can. Luckily, there's a super simple way to get them out, and it all comes down to a handy ability you'll unlock early on.

The trick to freeing these buried treasures is the Ultrahand Ability. You'll get this awesome power after completing the Ukouh Shrine, which is located to the northwest of the Great Sky Island. This shrine is basically your tutorial for using Ultrahand, teaching you how to manipulate objects in the world. If you need a hand with the shrine's puzzles, we've got a walkthrough for that too!

Once you've got Ultrahand unlocked, here's how to use it to snag those stubborn chests:

1. Activate Ultrahand: Hold down the button to bring up your ability wheel. Ultrahand is usually located to the right of the menu.
2. Target the Chest: Hover over the chest you want to pull out.
3. Pull it Out: Press the A button to grab and pull the chest free from the ground or water.

Pro-tip: While Ultrahand is active, any nearby chests that are stuck will actually get highlighted, making them easier to spot! If you're really struggling to find chests, don't forget we have an interactive map that can show you all their locations across Hyrule.