How To Pass The Heat and Cold Endurance Tests

Struggling with the Heat and Cold Endurance Tests in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Learn the best strategies to beat Rahdo's challenges and earn valuable rewards.

Alright, so you've stumbled upon Rahdo and his little endurance contests, huh? Don't worry, these are totally doable once you know the trick. It's a two-part deal: first, you'll brave the cold, then you'll tackle the heat. Let's break it down so you can get those sweet Rupees!

The Cold-Endurance Contest

First things first, you'll need to head to the top of Mount Granajh in the Gerudo Region. The easiest way to get there is by using the Kitawak Shrine. Look for smoke rising from the peak – that's your cue! Once you reach the top, you'll find Rahdo. Chat him up, and he'll challenge you. Just a heads-up, you'll need 50 Rupees to even start this one.

Now, Rahdo has some rules:

• No armor allowed! It'll all get taken off automatically.
• Anything you've built beforehand will vanish.
• You have to stay put on the pillar from 8:30 PM to 4:00 AM.

Being out in the freezing cold without your gear can sound rough, but here's the secret: grab a Ruby and fuse it to your shield. Seriously, just one Ruby will keep you toasty warm the whole night. If you're fresh out of Rubies, no worries. You can throw down some wood, light it with flint, and just chill by the fire. Honestly, after you've got your heat source sorted, you can pretty much just put your controller down for about seven minutes. Rahdo will eventually give up, and you'll snag a Silver Rupee for your troubles.

The Heat-Endurance Contest

Once you're done with the cold, talk to Rahdo again to start the next challenge: The Heat-Endurance Contest. This one's a bit pricier – you'll need 150 Rupees this time. The rules are exactly the same as the cold contest, but now you're dealing with scorching daytime heat, and you need to last from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Just like before, there's a super simple way to handle the heat. Fuse a Sapphire to your shield. This will keep Link cool as a cucumber while you wait out the clock. Alternatively, if you're feeling a bit more hands-on, you can use Ultrahand to build a little shelter using the nearby rocks. It's a bit more work, but it gets the job done. Once you're set up, whether it's with a Sapphire shield or a makeshift shelter, you can again just relax and wait for about seven minutes. Rahdo will throw in the towel, and you'll be rewarded with a Gold Rupee. After that, Rahdo decides he needs more training and makes his exit.

So there you have it! A couple of quick challenges that are way easier than they seem once you know the right gear or building tricks.