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South Hyrule Sky Archipelago Lake Puzzle Walkthrough: Tears of a Kingdom: Walkthrough Ee5nzv
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

South Hyrule Sky Archipelago Lake Puzzle Walkthrough: Tears of a Kingdom: Walkthrough Ee5nzv

Master the South Hyrule Sky Archipelago Lake Puzzle in Tears of the Kingdom! Follow this guide to drain the lakes, open chests, and get your Magic Rod.

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Master the South Hyrule Sky Archipelago Lake Puzzle in Tears of the Kingdom! Follow this guide to drain the lakes, open chests, and get your Magic Rod.

Alright, so you've made it to the southernmost island in the South Hyrule Sky Archipelago, and there's a little puzzle involving some lakes. Don't worry, it's not too tricky, and we'll get you through it so you can snag some sweet loot!

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you'll need to find some objects to help you out. You can grab fallen logs from the lower part of the island, or if you prefer, head to the upper island where you'll find some wings and another log. Pick whichever is easiest for you to reach.
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    Once you've got your object, head to the lower lake. You need to place your chosen item, like a log, under the base of the shrine structure. This is where you'll be lifting the hatch.
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    Now, use Ultrahand to lift the hatch next to the shrine. You'll then want to Fuse that hatch with the object you placed underneath it. The goal here is to keep the hatch propped open so the water can drain.
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    With the first lake drained, you'll find a chest inside. Grab that!
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    Now, it's time to head up to the lake on the island above.
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    Find another object – maybe one of those wings this time? – and place it under the shrine structure for this upper lake.
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    Just like before, use Ultrahand to lift the hatch and Fuse it with the object you just placed.
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    This is the cool part: draining the upper lake will cause its water to flow into the lower lake, and then that water will drain out completely.
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    With both lakes empty, you can now grab the final chest. Nice!

Congratulations! You've completed the South Hyrule Sky Archipelago Lake Puzzle. As a reward, you'll get a Magic Rod. This is a pretty rare weapon type, so it's definitely worth getting. If you want to go for a magical playstyle, you can Fuse it with a Sapphire for ice magic or a Ruby for fire magic.

Tips
  • Don't stress too much about which object you pick; both logs and wings work just fine for propping open the hatches.
  • Make sure you Fuse the hatch to the supporting object. Just placing it underneath won't be enough to keep it open.
  • The order matters! Drain the lower lake first, then the upper lake.

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