How to Use Zonai Stake Devices in Tears of the Kingdom

Learn how to effectively use Zonai Stake devices in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to solve puzzles, stop moving objects, and manipulate platforms.

Hey there! So, you've stumbled upon the Zonai Stake device in Tears of the Kingdom, huh? Don't worry, these little guys are super handy once you know how they work. You'll actually see them used in a couple of shrines right off the bat – Mayachin Shrine and Tsutsu-um Shrine – to do some pretty neat things.

Basically, the main gig of a stake is to stop other stuff from moving. Think of it like a really sturdy anchor. In those shrines, they're used to halt the roll of a big ball, but you can use them for all sorts of things, like holding platforms still or keeping levers in place.

How to Use Zonai Stakes

The stake has a pointy end and a flat end, which is pretty important. The pointy end is your best friend for stopping things. When you're using your Ultrahand ability, just nudge the stake so its pointy end buries itself into a surface. When you let go, it'll create a solid anchor. You don't even need to use a special 'attach' command for this; just embedding the pointy end is enough to make it stick.

You can even just drag the stake into the path of a moving object. It won't completely stop heavy or powered items unless it's properly embedded, but it'll definitely slow them down or even deflect them. It's all about using that friction and stopping power!

Now, for the flat end – this is where things get creative. You can attach the flat end of the stake to certain objects, and then use that to pin those objects to surfaces. Mayachin Shrine is a prime example. You'll find a spinning contraption there, and you can stick a stake into its flat end. Then, you can attach a tube to the stake, and voilà – you've got yourself a makeshift 'bat' to solve the shrine's puzzle!

Mayachin Shrine has another cool trick up its sleeve. There's a wooden wall hanging from a chain that's blocking your path to a bonus chest. You can attach a stake to the front of this wall. Then, using Ultrahand, you can lift and rotate the wall so the stake is facing the wall above it. Embed that stake into the wall above, and you've just moved that annoying obstacle out of the way!

Where to Get Stake Zonai Capsules

If you're looking to stock up on these handy stakes, you'll want to keep an eye out for Zonai device dispensers. Different dispensers have different goodies, so you might need to visit a few specific spots to get your hands on stake capsules. Don't forget, you can also find these capsules tucked away in chests scattered throughout Hyrule!