There are hundreds of side quests in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and it’s easy to miss many of them as they are optional.
However, some offer great rewards or are just extremely fun to complete, which shouldn’t be skipped in any case.
In this guide, I will list the best side quests in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom that you should complete.
If you prefer hunting enemies instead, check out our guide on where to find Lynels in TotK.
Best Side Quests That You Should Complete in TotK
Without further delay, let’s explore five side quests that you should complete in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
5. Potential Princess Sightings
This quest starts at Lucky Clover Gazette. Progressing it allows you to get pieces of the Froggy Armor, which is a solid armor set overall.
Additionally, it unlocks Zelda’s Golden Horse quest, which is a great way to get one of the Special Horses in Tears of the Kingdom.
4. A Call From the Depths
A Call From the Depths is an early-game quest in TotK that introduces players to bargained statues, grants a free stamina or heart container upgrade, and unlocks the depths armor set.
You can start this quest after obtaining the Paraglider from the main story. Head to the Great Plateau North Chasm. Break the rocks blocking the entrance and follow the main path after the cutscene.
Enter the Temple of the Ruins and interact with the statue to begin this quest.
3. Hateno Village Research Lab
The Hateno Village Research Lab rewards players with the Shrine Sensor upgrade for the Purah Pad, while also unlocking the Hero’s Path, Sensor+, and 3 Travel Medallions upgrades.
To start this quest, visit Hateno Village and the lab will be right on the nearby hill.
2. Gloom-Borne Illness
Completing Gloom-Borne Illness will lower the prices at the Kakariko Village Armor shop, which means you’ll be able to buy the Stealth armor set for a reduced price. This set is useful for catching critters and fish easily, which can be cooked or sold for some Rupees.
To start this quest, visit Lasli in Kakariko Village and exhaust the dialogue options.
1. Serenade to a Great Fairy
Serenade to a Great Fairy is the best side quest you should complete in Zelda TotK as it allows you to enhance armor sets in Great Fairy Fountains.
To begin this quest, visit the Woodland Stable location after starting the Potential Princess Sightings quest.
Wrapping up
In conclusion, these are five side quests that you should complete in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, even though they are optional.
After all, the reward and the experience these quests offer are well worth it.
What’s your favorite side quest in the game? Will you try to complete all side quests in Tears of the Kingdom? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
Before leaving, don’t forget to check out our guide on how to use Portable Pots in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. These are obtained from Zonai Devices and are considered one of the best items you can get.
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