Finding Prince Sidon After Gathering Shock Arrows: A Comprehensive Guide
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So, you’ve braved the Lynel, secured your shock arrows, and are ready to tackle Divine Beast Vah Ruta? Excellent! The next step is meeting up with Prince Sidon, your trusty Zora companion. He’s instrumental in calming Ruta’s rampage and progressing the main questline in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
You’ll find Prince Sidon on the north pier of the reservoir west of Ploymus Mountain and southeast of Zora’s Domain. He’s hard to miss; look for the towering Zora with the ever-optimistic smile standing near the water’s edge. This meeting triggers the sequence that leads to confronting Vah Ruta.
Getting There: A Step-by-Step Guide
While the above tells you where, let’s break down how to get to Sidon efficiently after your shock arrow acquisition:
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From Ploymus Mountain: After obtaining your 20 shock arrows (or more – can never be too prepared!), descend Ploymus Mountain. Shatterback Point, the Lynel’s stomping ground, is clearly visible on your map.
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Head Towards the Reservoir: Your destination is the large body of water west of Ploymus Mountain. It’s hard to miss since Divine Beast Vah Ruta is visibly floating within it.
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Locate the North Pier: The reservoir has multiple piers jutting into the water. You’re looking for the northernmost pier. Sidon will be waiting there, ready to greet you and explain the next steps.
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Speak with Sidon: Approach Sidon and initiate a conversation. This interaction will trigger a cutscene and officially begin the Vah Ruta questline.
What to Expect After Meeting Sidon
Once you’ve met Sidon, you’re in for an exciting ride – literally! He’ll explain the situation with Vah Ruta and ask for your help in calming the beast.
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Mounted Combat: Sidon will allow you to swim with him around the Divine Beast, a key feature in accessing the Beast’s defenses.
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Projectile Deflection: One of your initial tasks will be to use your shock arrows to destroy the projectiles Vah Ruta hurls at you and the Zora domain.
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Targeting Weak Points: After clearing the projectiles, you’ll need to aim your shock arrows at the Divine Beast’s shoulders to expose and access the points to ride up the waterfalls for easier access to the Divine Beast to enter it.
Meeting Sidon is the crucial step toward challenging Vah Ruta. Be prepared for a challenging, but rewarding, battle!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To further assist you on your quest, here are some frequently asked questions about finding Sidon, Vah Ruta, and related tasks:
1. Where do I go after meeting Sidon?
After speaking with Sidon, you’ll embark on a quest to swim around Vah Ruta, using your shock arrows to destroy its ice blocks. Sidon provides a protective barrier and allows you to scale the waterfalls created by the Divine Beast.
2. How many shock arrows do I really need for Vah Ruta?
The game suggests 20 shock arrows, but it’s always wise to collect more. Aim for 25-30 just to be safe and prevent having to return to the Lynel location.
3. What happens if I run out of arrows during the Vah Ruta fight?
Running out of arrows makes the fight significantly harder. If this happens, try swimming closer to Vah Ruta to collect any that missed. You can also try defeating the Vah Ruta’s ice blocks using cryonis or ice attacks. If it is impossible, it is a good time to teleport to the nearest tower to retrieve the arrows and try again.
4. Where exactly is the Lynel with the shock arrows?
The Lynel resides in a den near Shatterback Point on Ploymus Mountain. This location is marked on your map once King Dorephan tasks you with gathering shock arrows.
5. Can I avoid the Lynel altogether?
Yes, you can! With stealth gear, careful movement, and using the terrain to your advantage, it’s possible to sneak around the Lynel and collect the shock arrows scattered in the area.
6. Is there an easier way to defeat the Lynel?
Lynels are formidable opponents. However, using stasis to freeze them or employing perfect dodges to trigger flurry rushes can make the fight more manageable. Also, utilizing elemental arrows like fire arrows can damage them over time.
7. What happens if I use an Ancient Arrow on the Lynel?
Using an Ancient Arrow on a Lynel instantly defeats it, but it will not drop any loot. This is a quick but costly method if you need shock arrows but don’t want to engage in a full battle.
8. What is the best strategy for the Vah Ruta fight?
The key is patience and precise aiming. Use Sidon’s water shield to protect yourself while aiming at the ice blocks. When riding the waterfalls, use bullet time to get accurate shots on the Divine Beast’s weak points.
9. Who is Mipha and what’s her connection to Sidon and Vah Ruta?
Mipha was Sidon’s older sister and the Zora Champion who piloted Vah Ruta. She tragically perished during the Great Calamity. Her spirit helps Link by providing Mipha’s Grace, a valuable healing ability.
10. Where is Zora’s Domain?
Zora’s Domain is located in the Lanayru region, northeast of Hyrule Castle. Follow the main path from Lanayru Tower, and you can’t miss it.
11. How do I get to Zora’s Domain?
The easiest way to get to Zora’s Domain is to follow the river that flows from the Lanayru Wetlands. Along the way, you’ll encounter various challenges and enemies, but the path is relatively linear.
12. I’m having trouble with the sludge covering Zora’s Domain. What should I do?
The sludge is part of a separate questline, the “Sidon of the Zora” quest in Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild. This quest is set much later in the timeline of the game. If you encounter sludge in Breath of the Wild you may have triggered a glitch, reload the game and try again.
13. Is it possible to complete Vah Ruta without Sidon?
No. Sidon is essential for progressing the Vah Ruta questline. He provides crucial assistance during the water combat sequence and allows you to get close enough to the Divine Beast.
14. What are the rewards for completing Vah Ruta?
Completing Vah Ruta grants you Mipha’s Grace, which automatically revives you with full health and bonus temporary hearts once per in-game day. You also receive a Heart Container to increase your maximum health.
15. Where can I learn more about the game?
There are many sources available for further learning about Breath of the Wild. One place you could visit is the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org, to see how games impact learning.
Hopefully, these FAQs will help you on your journey. Good luck, and may the Goddess Hylia be with you!