How to Use a Purah Pad
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To use a Purah Pad, simply press the “-” button on the left-hand side of the Switch controller, which links to the essential tool for your adventure, and then open your Zelda Tears of the Kingdom abilities menu by tapping L, and use the right joystick to select the Camera icon in the top-right. The Purah Pad possesses slightly different features from the Sheikah Slate, including a modified version of the Map, Camera, and Hyrule Compendium, as well as entries on Character Profiles which detail important people in Link’s journey.
Getting Started with Purah Pad
Unlocking the Purah Pad
To unlock the Purah Pad, reach Iayusus Lightroot, light it up, find Robbie, and he will unlock your Purah Pad’s Camera and Compendium.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you access the Purah Pad?: The Purah Pad is linked to a practical button on the Switch controller, simply press the “-” button on the left-hand side of the controller to access it.
- How do you use the Purah Pad camera in Tears of the Kingdom?: Once unlocked, using the Purah Pad camera is easy, simply open your Zelda Tears of the Kingdom abilities menu by tapping L, then use the right joystick to select the Camera icon in the top-right.
- How do you set a Purah Pad to a shrine?: Upon arriving at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab, located on top of the hill in Hateno Village at coordinates (3779, -2111, 0250), the player should enter and speak with Robbie, who will upgrade the Purah Pad to now offer the Sensor ability which tracks nearby, undiscovered Shrines of Light.
- Is the Purah Pad the Sheikah Slate?: The Purah Pad possesses slightly different features from the Sheikah Slate, while it retains a modified version of the Map, Camera, and Hyrule Compendium, it also contains entries on Character Profiles which detail important people in Link’s journey.
- How old is Purah in Tears of the Kingdom?: Purah is around 124 years old, although she appears as a young girl due to her research and experimentation with an anti-aging Rune.
- How old is Purah in Zelda?: In the book The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion, Purah is described to be around 124 years old.
- How do you test a Purah Pad sensor?: Speak with Robbie in the research lab, he’ll automatically upgrade your Purah Pad and install the Shrine Sensor, which later can be upgraded to the Sensor+.
- Where can I update my Purah Pad?: The Purah Pad upgrade, Shrine Sensor, will be given to you by Robbie as soon as you meet him at the Lab in Hateno.
- How do you take pictures with a Purah Pad?: Once unlocked, using the Purah Pad camera is easy, simply open your Zelda Tears of the Kingdom abilities menu by tapping L, then use the right joystick to select the Camera icon in the top-right.
- How old is Link in Tears of the Kingdom?: Link is around 125 years old in Tears of the Kingdom, although he appears younger due to the timing of the game.
- What village is Purah in?: Purah can be found in the Hateno Village at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab where she develops Sheikah technology with Symin.
- How many shrines are in Totk?: In total, there are 152 Shrines in Tears of the Kingdom, with 120 of them on the surface of Hyrule and the last 32 scattered about the Sky Islands high overhead.
- Does Purah have red eyes?: Most concept art shows Purah with brown eyes, although this was changed to red in the final version of Breath of the Wild.
- What are the Purah Pad abilities?: When you first get the Purah Pad, you’ll instantly gain access to vital information such as your current location, Quest Waypoints, Map Coordinates, Time of Day, and the current Temperature.
- How do you recover from gloom damage?: You can recover from gloom damage by stepping foot beneath a Lightroot or by fast traveling back to the surface.