Reaching the Gerudo Sky Labyrinth in Tears of the Kingdom: A Comprehensive Guide

The Gerudo Sky Labyrinth, a challenging and rewarding location in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, presents a significant navigational puzzle for players. Reaching it requires some savvy use of the game’s mechanics, especially Zonai devices. The quickest route involves using the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower as your launchpad, followed by strategic gliding and, finally, a touch of engineering. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

Getting to the Gerudo Sky Labyrinth: The Direct Path

1. Unlock the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower: This is your essential starting point. If you haven’t already, activate this tower. It’s located in the Gerudo region and provides the necessary height to begin your journey.

2. Glide to East Gerudo Sky Archipelago: Once launched from the tower, glide in a northeast direction towards the nearby cluster of sky islands known as the East Gerudo Sky Archipelago. This is a crucial intermediate stop, as the Labyrinth isn’t directly reachable from the tower.

3. Build a Flying Machine: On the East Gerudo Sky Archipelago, you will find Zonai devices, including wings and fans. Use these to construct a flying machine. The specific configuration isn’t overly complex; a wing with a couple of fans should be more than adequate to create enough lift and thrust.

4. Fly South to the Labyrinth: With your flying machine ready, take to the sky and head south. You should see the South Lomei Sky Labyrinth in the distance. Steer your contraption carefully, adjusting your altitude as needed, to land safely on the labyrinth’s outer walls.

Exploring the Sky Labyrinth: What to Expect

Once you’ve reached the labyrinth, prepare for a navigational challenge. The labyrinth itself is a maze-like structure. Thankfully, there is a quick method to solve it without getting lost in the entire maze.

1. Scale the Walls: Instead of navigating the maze from the ground level, the fastest way is to climb the walls. Find a spot where you can scale the outer wall of the labyrinth.

2. Head to the Southwest Corner: Once on the wall, make your way to the southwestern corner of the larger section of the maze. You’ll see that there is an opening down into the maze from this corner.

3. Find the Ladder: Drop down into the maze and you will see a ladder right in front of you. Climb it to get to the final section.

4. Follow the Acorns: Now follow the path of acorns towards the central chamber. Activating the panel there will complete the labyrinth and open a shrine.

The Lomei Labyrinth Saga

It’s important to note that the Gerudo Sky Labyrinth is part of a larger, multi-stage quest involving three Lomei Labyrinths:

• Surface Labyrinth: Located on the ground in the Gerudo Highlands at coordinates (1785, -3310, 0138). It’s the first part of the quest.
• Sky Labyrinth: The one described above.
• Depths Labyrinth: Located beneath the Sky Labyrinth, in the Depths of Hyrule.

Completing all three labyrinths is essential to acquiring the full Evil Spirit Armor Set.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify aspects of the Gerudo Sky Labyrinth, the larger Lomei labyrinth quest, and related game elements:

1. What are the rewards for completing the Gerudo Sky Labyrinth?

Completing the South Lomei Sky Labyrinth itself unlocks a shrine. However, the main reward for finishing the entire South Lomei Labyrinth sequence (surface, sky, and depths) is a piece of the Evil Spirit Armor Set.

2. How does the Evil Spirit Armor work?

The Evil Spirit Armor offers +4 base defense and boosts your stealth. Equipping the complete set allows you to blend in with Stalfos enemies (the skeletal ones) and increases your attack power when using bone weapons.

3. How many labyrinths are there in Tears of the Kingdom?

There are three central labyrinths, each separated into three sections – Surface, Sky, and Depths. They are the North Lomei, South Lomei, and the Akkala Labyrinths.

4. Where is the entrance to the South Lomei Labyrinth on the surface?

The entrance to the South Lomei Labyrinth is located in the Gerudo Highlands at coordinates (1785, -3310, 0138). Gliding southeast from the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower is a good starting point.

5. How do I get to the North Lomei Sky Labyrinth?

To reach the North Lomei Sky Labyrinth, travel to the Thylo Ruins Skyview Tower. From there, you will need to launch yourself into the sky, using Tulin’s ability, and jump from sky island to sky island, towards the floating maze.

6. What is the reward for the North Lomei Depths Labyrinth?

Completing the North Lomei Depths Labyrinth will reward you with the Evil Spirit Greaves.

7. How do I get the entire Evil Spirit Armor set?

To acquire the entire Evil Spirit Armor set, you must complete all three stages of the Lomei Labyrinth Island Prophecy Side Quest. This involves solving all three labyrinths (Surface, Sky, and Depths) for each of the three Lomei locations.

8. How many shrines are there in Tears of the Kingdom?

There are a total of 152 shrines in Tears of the Kingdom, with 120 on the surface of Hyrule and 32 in the sky.

9. What is the reward for completing all the shrines?

Completing all 152 shrines unlocks the Ancient Hero’s Aspect, a unique armor piece spanning head, body, and leg gear.

10. How many hearts do I need for the Master Sword?

You need a total of 13 full Heart Containers to pull the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

11. What is the easiest shrine to complete?

One of the simpler shrines, often considered a good starting point, is the Kyononis Shrine. It teaches players the basics of combat, including Flurry Rush, Perfect Guard, and Perfect Dodge.

12. What is the reward for the South Lomei Depths Labyrinth?

Completing the South Lomei Depths Labyrinth rewards you with the Evil Spirit Mask.

13. What does ‘Disguise & Bone Weapon Proficiency’ armor do?

These armor sets, like the Evil Spirit Armor, disguise Link from skeletal enemies and increase the damage dealt with bone weapons.

14. What are some good ways to explore the sky?

The best ways to explore the sky involve Zonai devices such as fans, gliders, balloons, and rockets. Using Skyview Towers as launch points and creating custom flying vehicles can greatly aid in exploring the Sky Islands.

15. Is the Tunic of the Wild in Tears of the Kingdom?

Yes, the Tunic of the Wild returns in Tears of the Kingdom, but it’s found in the Depths and can be upgraded and dyed.

By following these steps and considering the FAQs, players can effectively navigate the intricacies of the Gerudo Sky Labyrinth and further explore the fascinating world of Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom. Good luck, adventurer!