Learn how to complete the 'A Letter to Koyin' side adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Guide includes finding Koyin, building a bridge, and getting Hateno Cheese.
Alright, let's tackle this side adventure in Hateno Village! This one, 'A Letter to Koyin,' might seem small, but it's actually part of a much bigger questline involving the Hateno Village Mayoral Election. There are six side adventures and one side quest tied into this whole thing, so completing this will get you one step closer to sorting out Hateno's leadership!
- 1First things first, head to the Hateno farm and look for the pond. You'll find Koyin there, gazing wistfully at a bottle floating on the water. Chat with her to kick off the quest.
- 2Now, that bottle has a forgotten Hateno recipe inside, but you can't just swim out and grab it. Your mission is to get that bottle back to Koyin. To do this, you'll need to build a bridge. Look to your right; you'll see some logs and boards leaning against a shed. There are also plenty of trees around that you can chop down for more logs.
- 3Your goal is to construct a bridge that's at least two logs wide. You need to make it long enough so you can get close enough to the bottle to use your Ultrahand ability on it. Be patient with the building process; a sturdy bridge is key here.
- 4Once your bridge is ready, carefully make your way out to the bottle. Use your Ultrahand ability to grab it. Then, slowly walk back towards the shore, keeping the bottle safe.
- 5Back on dry land, drop the bottle right next to Koyin on the dock. Speak with her again. She'll open it up and reveal the ancient Hateno recipe.
- 6After that, head inside the farmhouse with Koyin. You two will work together to create the very first batch of Hateno Cheese. This cheese is important for the Hateno Election questline, so try not to cook it yourself! If you happen to use it up, don't worry, you can always buy more from Koyin later.
- 7Once you've got the cheese, Koyin's shop will officially open for business. And just like that, you've completed the 'A Letter to Koyin' side adventure! Don't forget to chat with Mayor Reede afterwards, as he's a key figure in the election questline.
- If building a bridge feels like too much work, a clever player suggested using White Chuchu Jelly on an arrow. Firing this into the water can create a temporary platform you can stand on, potentially saving you the effort of constructing a long bridge. It's a neat trick if you've got the right materials!
- Completing this adventure unlocks Koyin's shop and progresses the Hateno Election questline. You also get the Hateno Cheese.
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