How many shrines with DLC?

The total number of shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with DLC is 124, which includes 120 shrines from the base game and 4 additional shrines that give spirit orbs as a reward from the DLC, as well as 12 other shrines from the DLC that do not provide spirit orbs. The DLC adds new shrines to various regions, including the Great Plateau, Lanayru, Eldin, Hebra, and Gerudo regions, which can be discovered by solving clues given by Kass during the DLC’s quest.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. How many shrines are in Breath of the Wild including DLC?: There are a total of 124 shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, including 120 from the base game and 4 from the DLC that give spirit orbs, as well as 12 other DLC shrines.
2. Does Zelda DLC add shrines?: Yes, the DLC adds several new shrines to the game, including 4 that give spirit orbs and 12 that do not.
3. How many shrines are there in TotK?: There are a total of 152 shrines in Tears of the Kingdom, with 120 on the surface and 32 in the Sky Islands.

Shrine Rewards and Requirements

4. What is the reward for every shrine in TotK?: Completing all 152 shrines in Tears of the Kingdom rewards the player with the Ancient Hero’s Aspect, an armor item that includes head, body, and leg gear.
5. Are there always 2 chests in shrines?: Every shrine in the game features at least one chest, but not always two.
6. How many Lightroots are in Tears of the Kingdom?: There are 120 Lightroots in Tears of the Kingdom, corresponding directly to the number of shrines on the surface.

Hearts and Stamina

7. Can you get all 40 hearts in Tears of the Kingdom?: The maximum number of hearts and stamina wheels that can be held at one time is 40 hearts and 2.5 full stamina wheels or 38 hearts and 3 full stamina wheels.
8. Can you max out hearts and stamina in Tears of the Kingdom?: No, it is not possible to max out both hearts and stamina in Tears of the Kingdom.
9. How many hearts should I have to fight Ganon in Tears of the Kingdom?: It is recommended to have at least 20 hearts, alongside a ton of gloom healing food and general healing, and an armor set upgraded to at least 2 stars.

Game Size and Difficulty

10. Is Tears of the Kingdom longer than Breath of the Wild?: Yes, Tears of the Kingdom is significantly larger than Breath of the Wild, with two additional layers of Hyrule to explore.
11. How big of a game is Tears of the Kingdom?: Tears of the Kingdom has a download size of around 16.3 GB and is the biggest Zelda game to date.
12. What are the hardest shrines in Zelda?: Some of the most challenging shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom include Mayaotaki, Jiukoum, Igoshon, Kyokugon, Mayachideg, Oshozan-u, Zakusu, and Riogok.

DLC and Game Progression

13. Is the Korok Mask a DLC?: Yes, the Korok Mask is DLC head gear in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, accessible with The Master Trials DLC pack.
14. Is there a shrine on Ankel Island?: No, but the Kee Dafunia Shrine is located in the Lanayru Sea past Ankel Island and can be revealed by solving a puzzle.
15. Should I play stamina or health first in Tears of the Kingdom?: It is recommended to prioritize stamina over hearts, at least initially, as stamina is required to progress the main story and explore the game’s vast vertical environment.