How to Unlock the Great Fairies in Tears of the Kingdom
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The Great Fairies are essential for strengthening Link in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Unlike the previous game, Breath of the Wild, unlocking them requires a bit more effort than simply finding their fountains. This guide will walk you through the process of getting each fairy and answer some frequently asked questions to clear up any confusion.
Unlocking the Great Fairies: A Step-by-Step Guide
To get the Great Fairies in Tears of the Kingdom, you’ll need to complete a series of quests primarily focused on the Stable Trotters music troupe. Each fairy requires a specific request which usually involves getting an instrument player to their location. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
1. Starting the Questline
The first Great Fairy you’ll encounter is Great Fairy Tera. To begin this quest, head to Woodland Stable, located east of Hyrule Castle in the Eldin region. You’ll find Penn here, a journalist for the Lucky Clover Gazette. Speaking to him will introduce you to Mastro, who will serve as the main point of contact for all Great Fairy quests. He explains that the Stable Trotters are needed to awaken the Great Fairies.
2. Awakening Great Fairy Tera
Tera is located northeast of Woodland Stable at the Military Training Camp, just south of the Lost Woods. However, she won’t awaken unless a certain condition is met. Mastro will reveal that the Stable Trotters needs a flutist for the performance. The flutist is located near Highland Stable, in Faron. However, he has been in an accident and is in hiding. Talk to the stable attendant and they will provide a clue as to his whereabouts. Once you find Pyper near the stable, convince him to return and then take him back to the troupe. Upon arrival, they will perform, awakening Tera.
3. Unlocking the Other Great Fairies
Once Tera is awakened, she’ll provide information about the locations of the other Great Fairies:
- Great Fairy Kaysa: Located southwest of Lookout Landing. Her quest will involve getting the stable’s horn player, Trombone. Mastro will give you clues as to his whereabouts. You’ll need to use your building skills to get him back to his band.
- Great Fairy Cotera: Situated northwest of East Necluda. The missing member is a harpist. This quest might be tricky as the harpist has gotten lost in a strange forest. Follow Mastro’s hints to find her and bring her back to the troupe.
- Great Fairy Mija: Found northeast of Rito Village. Mija requires the drummers of the band. This will be the most complicated quest as you have to locate two missing band members and bring them back to the band.
Each Great Fairy requires a specific instrument player from the Stable Trotters and for them to perform in order to awaken the Fairy. You must pay Mastro 100 rupees for each request to transport the musicians and their vehicle, as well as complete their respective short quests.
4. The Rewards
After successfully awakening each Great Fairy, you’ll gain the ability to upgrade Link’s armor. Each Great Fairy increases the armor upgrade level by one, up to a maximum of level four when all four Great Fairies are awakened. To upgrade armor, you need rupees and specific monster parts. This is crucial for tackling the game’s more challenging foes.
5. Do you need to unlock all 4 Great Fairies?
While not mandatory, unlocking all four Great Fairies is highly recommended for the enhanced armor upgrades they provide. The time and resources spent are well worth the increase in defense and additional set bonuses. Ultimately, it’s not worth it to unlock every Great Fairy Fountain in TOTK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where is the first Great Fairy in Tears of the Kingdom?
The first Great Fairy, Tera, is located northeast of Woodland Stable at the Military Training Camp, just south of the Lost Woods.
2. What do Great Fairies do in Tears of the Kingdom?
Great Fairies upgrade Link’s armor using monster parts and rupees. Each fairy unlocks another tier of upgrades.
3. How many Great Fairies are there in Tears of the Kingdom?
There are four Great Fairies in Tears of the Kingdom: Tera, Kaysa, Cotera, and Mija.
4. How do I trigger the Great Fairy Fountain quest?
The questline begins by talking to Penn at Woodland Stable, who then introduces you to Mastro.
5. Do I need to unlock all Great Fairy Fountains?
While you don’t need to, unlocking all four Great Fairy Fountains is highly recommended for the significant armor upgrade benefits.
6. What is the quest chain for the Great Fairies?
The quests involve helping the Stable Trotters music troupe by finding their missing band members and transporting them to perform.
7. Is there a specific order to unlock the Great Fairies?
While you must awaken Tera first, the remaining three fairies can be unlocked in any order once Tera is available.
8. Where is Great Fairy Kaysa?
Great Fairy Kaysa is located southwest of Lookout Landing.
9. Where is Great Fairy Cotera?
Great Fairy Cotera is located northwest of East Necluda.
10. Where is Great Fairy Mija?
Great Fairy Mija is located northeast of Rito Village.
11. What are the requirements to awaken a Great Fairy?
You must complete each Great Fairy’s specific quest, which involves recruiting a musician from the Stable Trotters and getting them to perform.
12. How much does it cost to awaken a Great Fairy?
Each musician transport request requires a payment of 100 rupees to Mastro.
13. How many shrines are there in Tears of the Kingdom?
There are a total of 152 Shrines in Tears of the Kingdom: 120 on the surface and 32 in the sky.
14. What are the best ways to find monster parts for armor upgrades?
Explore the world and battle different monsters for their materials. The Depths are a good source for higher quality parts.
15. Are there any set bonuses related to armor upgrades?
Yes, many armor sets offer set bonuses when fully upgraded. This will provide extra benefits in combat and exploration.
By following this guide and understanding these FAQs, you will be well-equipped to unlock the power of the Great Fairies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Happy adventuring!