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How to Activate Popla Foothills Skyview Tower
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to Activate Popla Foothills Skyview Tower

Learn how to activate the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This guide covers finding the tower, rescuing Elmerson, and unlocking the map.

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Learn how to activate the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This guide covers finding the tower, rescuing Elmerson, and unlocking the map.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Arrive at the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower and notice it needs repair.
  2. 2
    Exit the tower and head north to find a well. Climb down into the well, being careful of foliage near the bottom.
  3. 3
    At the bottom, find a fragile rock formation and smash it with a weapon fused with a rock or stone.
  4. 4
    Follow the revealed passage to find Elmerson trapped in a cage.
  5. 5
    Ascend out of the well and head south from the tower to find cliffs overlooking ruins.
  6. 6
    Jump and glide down to the ground below.
  7. 7
    Turn north to find a cave opening (Popla Foothills Excavation Site) on the cliff face. Enter it.
  8. 8
    Find the other side of Elmerson's cage. Use Ultrahand on a nearby rock and drag it onto the pressure plate to open the cage.
  9. 9
    Talk to the freed Elmerson, who will reward you with 50 Rupees and then go to fix the tower.
  10. 10
    Return to the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower and activate the launcher to dispel the fog of war for the Faron region.
Tips
  • The Popla Foothills Skyview Tower is located in the southern part of Hyrule, southeast of Lookout Landing and on the northern edge of the Faron region.
  • Completing the Hyrule Field Skyview Tower first can help unveil the map down to this region.
  • Kamizun Shrine (northwest) and Jiukoum Shrine (southeast) offer nearby fast travel points.
  • When climbing down the well, ensure you climb down far enough to safely drop into the water at the bottom.
  • Any weapon fused with a stone or rock can be used to smash the fragile rock formation.
  • 50 Rupees
  • Activation of Popla Foothills Skyview Tower

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