Stuck on the Ijo-o Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? This guide will show you how to use shields for offense and navigate the shrine's puzzles to get your Light of Blessing.
Alright, let's get this Ijo-o Shrine sorted out! It's located way up in the Hebra Mountains Sky. To get there, you'll want to use the Rospro Pass Skyview Tower. After you launch from the tower, look for some smaller islands to the north. Aim for one that has a floating platform nearby – this is key!
These floating platforms have a Balloon device attached, and conveniently, a Flame Emitter right in the middle. You can use these like a hot-air balloon to gain the altitude you need. If your battery is running low, don't sweat it; there are other similar platforms in the area. The platforms stay put, so you can turn off the balloon to let your battery recharge. Once you're high enough, you'll spot the shrine on an upper island. Just glide over and head inside!
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First Room: As soon as you enter, you'll see the exit is blocked by ice. There's a Construct in an alcove nearby. When it approaches, you'll notice it has a shield with a Flame Emitter attached. Defeat this Construct, grab its shield, and use it to melt the ice blocking your path. Make sure you don't break the shield completely, as you'll need it for the next area.
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Second Room: More ice blocks the way here. Take out the Construct in this room; it's carrying a shield with a stone slab. First, use the flame shield you got earlier to melt the ice, which will reveal a chest containing Arrow x5. Now, grab the stone slab shield. This shield is super useful because it can block the flames coming from a device on one side of the room. Use it to safely pass through the flames.
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Third Room: In the final room, you'll find a lone Construct and some Rockets lying around. Ignore the Rockets for now and focus on defeating the enemy. Once it's down, grab any shield from your inventory and fuse one of the Rockets to it. Look for a high ledge in the room. Block with your newly modified shield, and the Rocket will activate, launching you straight up into the air. From there, you can glide down to the altar, activate it, and claim your Light of Blessing!
- The Ijo-o Shrine is all about showing you that shields aren't just for defense. Get creative with them!
- If you're low on battery power for the balloon platforms, remember you can turn off the balloon to let it recharge.
- Don't forget to grab the chest with Arrow x5 in the second room!
- Light of Blessing
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