How to Complete Kikakin Shrine

Stuck in the dark? Learn how to navigate the Kikakin Shrine maze in Tears of the Kingdom, find the Small Key, and escape with this step-by-step guide.

Alright, let's get you through the Kikakin Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This one's a bit different because it throws you into darkness, but don't worry, we'll figure it out together!

First things first, you need to find the shrine. It's way up north, west of the Thyplo Ruins Skyview Tower. If you're looking at Mount Drena, it's just northeast of the very top. It's in a pretty open mountainous area, so keep an eye out. If you're still lost, there's a map marker linked in the source that can help pinpoint it.

How to Complete Kikakin Shrine

Okay, you've found it! Now for the challenge inside. This shrine is all about navigating a dark maze to find a Small Key. You'll start with a Zonai Light, but honestly, it's a bit slow. A much better option is to use Brightbloom Seeds if you have them. Just fire them off into the darkness to see where you're going and spot any dangers.

Here’s the route to the Small Key:

1. From where you enter, take the path to the left.
2. You'll come to an intersection with a left and a right opening. Take the left one.
3. Immediately after that, take a right. You'll need to navigate past some double spiked walls.
4. Keep going, and you'll face another choice. Take the path with the single spiked contraption. It might look like a dead end, but it's not!
5. Look for an odd-looking square on the floor. Use your Ultrahand ability on it. This will reveal some hidden steps and a chest. Open it up to grab that essential Small Key!

Now, let's get out of here:

1. Head back past the single spiked wall you just went by.
2. Take an immediate left.
3. Continue down the path and take a right. You should see another square, this time on the wall.
4. Use Ultrahand on this wall square. It'll reveal another chest, which usually has some Amber inside – nice bonus!
5. Head back out and take your first left. This will lead you back to the beginning of the shrine, where the exit door is.
6. Use the Small Key you found to unlock the door, and you're all done!

See? Not so bad once you know the way. Good luck!