How to Get Hestu’s Gift: A Comprehensive Guide
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The coveted, or perhaps infamous, Hestu’s Gift is a unique item in both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW) and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK). While its appearance might be less than majestic, this golden “gift” is a testament to a player’s dedication and perseverance. But how exactly do you get your hands on this peculiar reward?
To acquire Hestu’s Gift, you must embark on a journey of collecting a significant number of Korok Seeds across Hyrule. In Breath of the Wild, you need to gather all 900 Korok Seeds and then speak to Hestu at the Korok Forest. In Tears of the Kingdom, the number increases to an astonishing 1,000 Korok Seeds. Once this monumental task is complete, Hestu will present you with his special gift.
The Journey to Hestu’s Gift
The road to Hestu’s Gift is long and arduous. It requires an in-depth exploration of Hyrule, a keen eye for detail, and a good deal of patience. Each of the Korok Seeds is hidden in various locations: under rocks, inside tree stumps, completing patterns, and other creative methods scattered across the map. This scavenger hunt forms a core aspect of the game’s exploration, encouraging players to examine every nook and cranny.
The Significance of Korok Seeds
While collecting the Korok Seeds is key to getting Hestu’s Gift, they also serve another very important purpose along the way. These seeds are exchanged with Hestu to increase your inventory capacity. This means you can carry more weapons, shields, and bows, making it far easier to overcome the many challenges that Hyrule has to offer. It is vital to use the Korok Seeds along the way and not save them to collect them all at once and then get the gift. You must max out your stashes as you go through the seeds before you can obtain the golden gift.
Hestu’s Locations
Finding Hestu can be a task in itself, as he doesn’t stay in one place. In Breath of the Wild, Hestu initially appears on the path leading to Kakariko Village, then later moves to the Woodland Stable, and finally settles in Korok Forest. In Tears of the Kingdom, Hestu’s location is also variable. You can first find him cowering in fear near Lindor’s Brow, scared by seemingly normal trees. After helping him, he moves to Lookout Landing. It’s important to help him in his earlier location in order to be able to get him to Lookout Landing.
The “Gift” Itself
After giving Hestu all the necessary Korok Seeds and maxing out all your stashes, you will be rewarded with Hestu’s Gift. This item, which resembles a golden pile of poop, serves no functional purpose and is purely ornamental. The description for the item describes it as “A gift of friendship given to you by Hestu. It smells pretty bad.” Despite its lack of practicality, it’s a symbol of your dedication to the game and your incredible exploration of the vast Hyrule. However, it does have one fun use: it allows you to trigger Hestu’s dance whenever you choose to visit him, a unique reward in its own right. In Totk, this is really the main purpose of Hestu’s gift. It is a token of the friendship between Hestu and Link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Hestu’s Gift
1. What exactly is Hestu’s Gift?
Hestu’s Gift is a non-functional, purely ornamental item that resembles a golden pile of poop. It’s a reward for collecting all the Korok Seeds in the game.
2. How many Korok Seeds are required to get Hestu’s Gift?
In Breath of the Wild, you need 900 Korok Seeds. In Tears of the Kingdom, this increases to 1,000 Korok Seeds.
3. What does Hestu’s Gift do?
Hestu’s Gift serves no practical purpose in gameplay. It’s a symbolic reward. However, in both games, you can command Hestu to dance by visiting him. This is one of the only reasons many people want to collect all those seeds.
4. Is Hestu’s Gift worth the effort of collecting all the Korok Seeds?
The “worth” is subjective. If you value 100% completion and collecting everything the game has to offer, then yes, it’s worth it. If not, you can get the inventory upgrades you need without collecting all the seeds, so the gift may not be worth it to you.
5. Can I use Hestu’s Gift for anything practical in the game?
No, Hestu’s Gift has no practical use. It cannot be used in crafting, cooking, or any other game function. It is simply a memento.
6. Where is Hestu located in Tears of the Kingdom?
Hestu’s location in TotK is more variable. You can find him initially at the base of Lindor’s Brow, northwest of Lookout Landing. After you save him, he will move to Lookout Landing.
7. Do Korok Seeds count towards 100% completion?
Yes, collecting all Korok Seeds is one of the tasks needed to achieve 100% completion in Breath of the Wild.
8. How many Korok Seeds do I need to upgrade my inventory to the maximum?
You don’t need all the Korok Seeds to max your inventory. You only need 441 to fully upgrade your inventory stashes in BOTW, but you do have to collect all 900 to get the gift. In TotK, you also do not need all 1000 seeds to upgrade your inventory, but must obtain the 1000 to get the gift.
9. Why does Hestu give a poop-shaped “gift”?
It’s simply the developers’ way of adding a humorous and somewhat cheeky reward for such an extensive and tedious task. It’s a fun joke that many players appreciate.
10. Can I miss Hestu in the game?
Hestu can move locations, but he will eventually settle in a permanent place so he will not be permanently missable. Pay attention to dialogue and map clues to know where you can find him. In TOTK, he stays in Lookout Landing once you have rescued him from his first location.
11. Is Hestu’s Gift different in Tears of the Kingdom compared to Breath of the Wild?
The item itself is the same – it’s still a golden poo – but the quantity of Korok Seeds required is different, and Hestu’s location has been updated. The main purpose is still to see Hestu dance.
12. Can Hestu’s Gift be fused to weapons?
Yes! There is a popular glitch that allows you to fuse the item to a stick and you then have a weapon with infinite durability. This is, however, not an intended game mechanic.
13. Are the Korok Seeds the hardest thing to find in the games?
Finding all 900 or 1000 of the Korok Seeds is definitely one of the most time-consuming challenges in the Zelda games. Some of them are difficult to locate, but some are quite easy. The difficulty level varies based on the specific seed.
14. Is Hestu’s Gift the final reward for all the seeds?
Yes, Hestu’s Gift is the final reward you get from Hestu for collecting all the required Korok Seeds and maxing out your stashes. You can always come back and trade more seeds for more inventory upgrades, but once you get the gift, there are no further rewards for seeds.
15. Where do I begin to find all the Korok Seeds?
The best approach to finding all the Korok Seeds is to explore all corners of Hyrule and look for anything that seems out of place. Keep a close eye on objects that look like they could be moved or manipulated. Pay attention to the mini-puzzles and clues scattered around the world. There are numerous guides, videos, and online resources that can help you if you need direction, but most of them are found while exploring the world and completing mini-quests.
In conclusion, Hestu’s Gift is a fun and unique reward for dedicated players who are willing to commit the time and effort to collect all the Korok Seeds. While it’s not useful in a practical sense, the gift is a symbol of completion and a quirky memento of your travels through Hyrule.