How to Check Your Shrine Completion in The Legend of Zelda
Knowing how to check your shrine completion is crucial for any aspiring hero traversing the vast landscapes of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. There are a few different ways to check, each providing valuable information about your progress. Let’s dive into the methods to ensure you’re on track to conquer all the shrines and reap the rewards!
The most immediate visual cue is on your map. An incomplete shrine is indicated by an orange icon. A completed shrine shows as a fully blue icon. Additionally, in Tears of the Kingdom, you can find an icon below your heart and stamina vessels that looks like a gemstone with the number of completed shrines displayed. This number gives you a clear count of how many shrines you have successfully conquered.
Understanding Shrine Icons
Orange Shrine Icons
An orange shrine icon on your map signifies that you haven’t fully completed the shrine’s objective. This could mean a few things:
- You haven’t activated the Shrine of Resurrection and obtained the Light of Blessing.
- You haven’t opened all the treasure chests within the shrine.
It’s essential to double-check these aspects when revisiting a shrine with an orange icon. Sometimes, a chest might be cleverly hidden, requiring extra exploration.
Blue Shrine Icons
A blue shrine icon is your badge of honor! It indicates that you’ve successfully completed the shrine’s challenge, collected the Light of Blessing, and potentially found all the treasure chests. Rest assured, you’ve mastered this particular trial.
Tears of the Kingdom Shrine Completion Indicator
Tears of the Kingdom offers an additional, convenient method for tracking your shrine progress. This handy feature can be found on your main HUD (Heads-Up Display). Simply glance below your heart containers and stamina wheel, and you’ll see a gemstone-like icon displaying the number of shrines you’ve completed so far. This makes it easier than ever to keep tabs on your progress without having to open the map constantly.
What Happens When You Complete All Shrines?
- Breath of the Wild: Completing all 120 shrines (without DLC) doesn’t trigger a specific in-game event beyond the sense of accomplishment.
- Tears of the Kingdom: Conquering all 152 shrines unlocks the Ancient Hero’s Aspect, a unique armor set that covers head, body, and legs. You’ll also receive a special message directing you to the Forgotten Temple for your reward.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Shrine Completion
How many shrines are there in each game?
- Breath of the Wild has 120 shrines in the base game and 4 additional shrines with the DLC.
- Tears of the Kingdom features a total of 152 shrines – 120 on the surface and 32 in the sky. There are no shrines in the Depths.
How do I know if I’ve completed a shrine quest?
Shrine quests typically involve solving a puzzle or overcoming a challenge to reveal the shrine. Once the shrine appears and you complete it (evidenced by the blue icon on the map), the shrine quest is considered finished.
Are shrine quests worth doing?
Absolutely! Shrine quests often provide valuable rewards, such as powerful weapons, armor, and access to new areas. Many shrine quests also offer unique and memorable gameplay experiences, like Eventide Island, which tests your survival skills.
Can I complete shrines more than once?
While you can re-enter completed shrines, you won’t receive another Spirit Orb. However, some combat shrines may reset during a Blood Moon, allowing you to practice your fighting skills.
How many Spirit Orbs do I need for a heart container or stamina upgrade?
You need four Spirit Orbs to exchange for either a heart container or a stamina vessel at the Goddess Statue.
How many shrines do I need to complete to get the Master Sword?
You don’t need to complete a specific number of shrines to obtain the Master Sword. Instead, you need a total of 13 heart containers. Each Divine Beast provides one heart container, so you’ll need to collect the remaining hearts through shrines. This means you can pull the Master Sword as soon as you’ve completed 40 shrines, even if you invested heavily into stamina upgrades along the way. (Of course, you can scratch four shrines off that requirement for each heart container you’ve collected from a Divine Beast so far.)
Is it possible to max out both hearts and stamina in Tears of the Kingdom?
No, it is not possible to max out both hearts and stamina simultaneously in Tears of the Kingdom. You’ll have to choose between maximizing your health (up to 40 hearts) or your stamina, as there aren’t enough shrines and Lights of Blessing to achieve both.
Are there any DLC shrines?
Yes, in Breath of the Wild, the DLC adds 16 new shrines scattered throughout Hyrule.
What do I get for completing all the shrines in Tears of the Kingdom?
Completing all 152 shrines in Tears of the Kingdom unlocks the Ancient Hero’s Aspect, a full set of armor.
How do shrines contribute to learning and problem-solving?
Shrines present a wide variety of puzzles that encourage players to think critically, experiment with different solutions, and learn new mechanics. They offer a safe and engaging environment for developing problem-solving skills applicable to many real-world situations. The Games Learning Society explores these connections between games and education, recognizing the powerful ways interactive experiences can foster learning. Check out GamesLearningSociety.org to learn more.
What are the easiest shrines to start with in Tears of the Kingdom?
Kyononis Shrine is one of the easier shrines and a great place to start for players new to the game. It teaches the basics of combat.
How do the shrine puzzles differ between Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom?
While both games feature intricate and varied shrine puzzles, Tears of the Kingdom introduces new abilities like Fuse, Ultrahand, Recall, and Ascend, which significantly impact the types of puzzles encountered. The shrine designs often require players to creatively combine these abilities to overcome challenges.
Do shrines ever reset?
Most shrines do not reset once completed. However, Test of Strength shrines may reset after a Blood Moon, allowing you to battle the Guardian Scout again.
How do I track my overall game completion percentage?
In Breath of the Wild, your overall game completion percentage can be found on the map screen after defeating Calamity Ganon. It primarily tracks the completion of locations marked on the map, including shrines, towers, and named areas. In Tears of the Kingdom, this feature isn’t as prominent, but focusing on completing all shrines, side quests, and exploring the world will contribute to a thorough playthrough.
Is there a shrine at the Forgotten Temple?
Yes, there is a shrine located at the Forgotten Temple in both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This location becomes particularly significant after completing a certain number of shrines or the final shrine, depending on the game.