Conquering the Ruins: A Comprehensive Guide to Entering the Forgotten Temple in Tears of the Kingdom
So, you’re brave enough to venture into the Forgotten Temple in Tears of the Kingdom? Excellent choice! It’s a location brimming with secrets, challenges, and essential items for any aspiring hero. The key to getting inside is simple: you need to glide into the entrance. The entrance is situated at the bottom of a deep ravine on the south side of the structure. Find a high vantage point on either side of the ravine, and use your paraglider to soar gracefully into the semi-circular opening.
Navigating the Ravine and Finding the Entrance
The Forgotten Temple is nestled between the Rowan Plain and the South Tabantha Snowfield. The most significant challenge isn’t fighting enemies (at least not initially), but rather the precarious descent into the ravine where the entrance lies.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
- Locate the Temple: Open your map and pinpoint the area between Rowan Plain and South Tabantha Snowfield. The temple is prominently marked, but its entrance might be hard to spot from afar.
- Find a High Point: Position yourself on either cliff edge overlooking the ravine. The higher, the better – this gives you more time and distance to glide. Use towers or natural rock formations to your advantage.
- Prepare for the Glide: Make sure your paraglider is equipped. It’s crucial for this maneuver.
- Take the Leap: Jump from your vantage point and immediately deploy your paraglider. Aim for the semi-circular entrance on the south side of the temple.
- Adjust Your Trajectory: Use the control stick to fine-tune your glide path. The air currents in the ravine can be tricky, so be prepared to make adjustments.
- Land Safely: Aim to land inside the entrance. It’s relatively spacious, but a miscalculation can lead to a nasty fall. Even if you don’t land perfectly, you’ll likely be close enough to climb inside.
What to Expect Inside
Once you’ve successfully navigated the entrance, you’ll find yourself in a long corridor leading deeper into the temple. Be prepared for puzzles, minor enemy encounters (mostly Constructs), and of course, valuable rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Forgotten Temple
Here are some of the most common questions players have about the Forgotten Temple in Tears of the Kingdom, along with detailed answers to help you on your quest. If you are interested in more gaming resources, take a look at the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org.
1. How do I get past the lasers inside the Forgotten Temple?
This part can be a bit tricky. You need to carefully time your movements to avoid the lasers. Look for patterns and openings. In the first laser room, you can find a chest containing a Small Key. You’ll need this key later on. Remember that using items like the Hylian Shield can help deflect laser beams.
2. Where is the Small Key in the Forgotten Temple?
The Small Key is located in a chest within the corridor with the lasers. Take your time navigating the lasers, and the chest is relatively easy to spot.
3. How do I open the green doors in the Forgotten Temple?
After obtaining the Small Key, use Ascend near the green door to appear on an elevator platform. Use the elevator to get to a higher level. You’ll encounter two Constructs guarding the green door. Defeat them, and then use the Small Key to unlock the door, revealing a ball you’ll need for a puzzle.
4. What’s the point of the Forgotten Temple? Is it worth exploring?
Absolutely! The Forgotten Temple is rich with lore and contains valuable rewards. Besides the Hero of the Wild Set, you will also find Dragon Tears, a key component in understanding the game’s main narrative.
5. Where is the Dragon Tear in the Forgotten Temple?
To find the Dragon Tear, you’ll need to reach the top of the temple and use a Skyview Tower to gain altitude. Fly southeast to locate a geoglyph resembling the Purah Pad. The Dragon Tear is in the center of the geoglyph, under the eye.
6. Is the Forgotten Temple related to Zelda’s transformation into a dragon?
Yes, the Forgotten Temple plays a significant role in the overall narrative, including understanding Zelda’s decision to become the Light Dragon. Exploring the temple and finding the Dragon Tears is crucial to unraveling the mystery.
7. How many shrines are directly inside the Forgotten Temple?
There is one shrine directly related to the Forgotten Temple, the Mayausiy Shrine. It is often the primary reason players seek out the location.
8. Where can I find the Goddess Statue in the Forgotten Temple?
The Goddess Statue is located deep within the temple. You can find it at the coordinates: -1071, 2682, -0081. It also serves as a marker for the main map of the Geoglyphs/Dragon’s Tears. The statue plays a key role in certain quests and unlocks additional content.
9. Where can I find Impa after my first visit to the Forgotten Temple?
After completing the memory quest and returning to Impa in the Forgotten Temple, she will mention returning to Kakariko Village to study ancient texts and scripts. You can then find her there.
10. How do I fix the toppled statue in the Forgotten Temple?
To fix the toppled statue, interact with the Great Fairy and she will say she can no longer feel the massive Mother Goddess Statue in the Forgotten Temple. You will need to offer the fairy a dragon part; specifically, Dinraal’s Claw.
11. Is there any Armor in the Forgotten Temple?
Yes. After completing all 120 Shrines in the game, you can revisit the Forgotten Temple to find three stone Treasure Chests that contain all three pieces of the Hero of the Wild Set.
12. Are there any Koroks in the Forgotten Temple?
Yes, there is one Korok located at the very back of the Forgotten Temple. Search behind a large rock to find a small stone you can lift.
13. Does the Forgotten Temple hold any significance regarding the game’s ending?
While the Forgotten Temple itself doesn’t directly trigger a specific ending, exploring it and completing its related quests is crucial to understanding the full story and potentially unlocking the “True” Ending, which includes an additional cutscene.
14. What other notable locations are near the Forgotten Temple?
The Tabantha Tundra (where Zelda’s Golden Horse can be found) and Rito Village are both relatively close to the Forgotten Temple. The New Serenne Stable is also nearby where Impa’s attendant, Cado, is located.
15. Do hearts matter in the Forgotten Temple?
While hearts themselves don’t directly unlock anything inside the Forgotten Temple (unlike the door on Dragonhead Island which requires 10 Hearts), having sufficient hearts is essential for surviving the environmental dangers (falls, enemy attacks) you might encounter while getting there and exploring the area.
By following this guide and answering these FAQs, you should be well-equipped to successfully enter the Forgotten Temple and uncover its secrets. Good luck, adventurer!