How to Activate Geoglyphs in Tears of the Kingdom

To activate Geoglyphs in Tears of the Kingdom, players must first initiate the “Impa and the Geoglyphs” quest by talking to Cado at the New Serenne Stable, then proceed to find Impa in the field, where she is investigating a massive marking on the ground, after which they can start finding the Geoglyphs using Impa and the Geoglyphs quest. The activation of Geoglyphs involves finding and interacting with these ancient markings, often requiring the use of Ultrahand to repair Impa’s balloon and gain a better view of the Geoglyphs from the air.

Understanding Geoglyphs

Location and Identification

Each Geoglyph is located in a specific area of the game’s world, such as the North Tabantha Snowfield or the Western side of Lake Hylia, and can be identified by its unique design and the presence of a tear-shaped marker that, when filled, indicates the location of a Dragon’s Tear.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do you trigger Geoglyphs in Tears of the Kingdom?

• Talk to Cado opposite the New Serenne Stable entrance, who will inform Link that he should tell Impa the situation with Zelda, thus starting the Impa and the Geoglyphs quest.

1. How do you investigate Geoglyphs?

• Use Ultrahand to fix Impa’s balloon, then take it into the air to get a good view of the Geoglyph, looking for a filled-in tear-shape near the top.

1. How do you unlock Geoglyphs in TotK?

• The first Geoglyph depicts Rauru and can be found by heading north from Sinakawak Shrine and New Serenne Stable.

1. Do you have to do “Impa and the Geoglyphs”?

• No, it’s an optional main quest line, but it provides important insights and is recommended for a deeper understanding of the game’s story.

1. Where is the Geoglyph in Tears of the Kingdom?

• Geoglyphs are located in various areas, including the North Tabantha Snowfield and the Western side of Lake Hylia.

1. What is the last Geoglyph in Tears of the Kingdom?

• There isn’t a final Geoglyph in the traditional sense; instead, after collecting all other Dragon’s Tears, a final location is marked on the map near Gemmick Shrine on the Rist Peninsula.

1. Where is the Purah Pad Geoglyph?

• The Purah Pad/Switch location is due south of the Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower, with the Tear/water pool at the center of the “screen.”

1. Where is the Geoglyph in the Forgotten Temple?

• Continue deeper into the Forgotten Temple, past the gigantic Goddess Statue, and into the circular room to find the Geoglyph map on the floor.

1. Is Zelda still a dragon?

• Zelda can transform back into a human after Link defeats Ganondorf, despite initial beliefs that her draconification was irreversible.

1. Where is Impa in Tears of the Kingdom after Geoglyphs?

   • Impa can be found in Kakariko after the Geoglyphs quest.

2. What are the three-headed dragons in Tears of the Kingdom?

   • Gleeoks are three-headed dragons and come in four types: Flame, Ice, Thunder, and King Gleeok.

3. How many shrines are in Tears of the Kingdom?

   • There are a total of 152 Shrines, with 120 on the surface of Hyrule and 32 in the Sky Islands.

4. Is the Triforce in Tears of the Kingdom?

   • Although the Triforce does not visibly appear when Zelda uses magic, it is implied to still be within her, possibly prevented from manifesting by her use of the Secret Stone.

5. Can the Master Sword break in Tears of the Kingdom?

   • The Master Sword cannot break but will run out of energy after extensive use, at which point it disappears from Link’s hand but remains in his inventory.

6. How do you get the true ending in Tears of the Kingdom?

   • To achieve the true ending, complete every main story quest, which includes finding all Geoglyphs and viewing their associated memories, and ensure you have the Master Sword.