Need help finding Koltin in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? This guide shows you where to find him after The Hunt For Bubbul Gems! side adventure.
Alright, so you've just finished up 'The Hunt For Bubbul Gems!' and now you're wondering where Koltin and his brother Kilton have scampered off to? Don't worry, this is where 'The Search For Koltin' side adventure kicks off! Your main goal here is to track down Koltin, who's got some pretty sweet armor and monster parts he's willing to trade for those Bubbul Gems you've been collecting. Let's get him found!
- 1First things first, you'll need to head over to Tarry Town. If you're not sure where that is, it's located in the Akkala region, specifically east of Pico Pond.
- 2Once you arrive in Tarry Town, look for Kilton. He'll be hanging out right in front of a big display in the village square. Chat him up, and he'll let you know that Koltin likes to set up shop on the hill just across from the town, but only at night.
- 3So, the next step is to wait until it gets dark. Keep an eye on the hillside across from Tarry Town – you're looking for some glowing balloons. If you spot them, that's your cue!
- 4To get closer, it's best to teleport to the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower. From there, it's just a short walk over to where Koltin is waiting.
- 5When you talk to Koltin, he'll explain that he's now trading a bunch of cool stuff, including the Mystic Armor, for Bubbul Gems. Remember, you get Bubbul Gems from those sneaky Bubbul Frogs you find hiding in caves all over Hyrule.
- 6Koltin will be on this hill every night, so don't stress if you don't have enough Bubbul Gems yet. Just come back later when you've gathered more.
Koltin's Other Haunts:
Besides his usual spot outside Tarry Town, Koltin can pop up in a few other places across Hyrule once 'The Search For Koltin' begins. If you're looking for him and it's night but he's not around (and it's not past 12 PM), you can always use an Inn to skip ahead to the next day. He'll even show up if it's raining, so spotting those glowing balloons should be pretty straightforward.
- South of Lookout Landing
- Southeast of Snowfield Stable
- East of Faron Woods
- Isle of Rabac
- Southeast of the Gerudo Desert Gateway
- Don't forget to check out our Koltin's Shop guide for a full rundown on what he sells and how many Bubbul Gems each item costs. It's super helpful for planning your gem-hunting trips!
- If you're having trouble finding Bubbul Frogs, remember they're usually found deep inside caves. Listen for their distinctive croaking sound!
The main reward for completing this quest is gaining access to Koltin's unique shop where you can trade Bubbul Gems for exclusive items like the Mystic Armor set. You'll also get a sense of satisfaction for tracking down the elusive Koltin!
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