Where is Hestu’s?
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Hestu’s location in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be found in the Hyrule Ridge region, near Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower, and also near Riverside Stable, north of Owlan Bridge, where he will be waiting to assist players in expanding their inventory. To find him, players can follow the Hylia River on its left bank from Lake Hylia, past Proxim Bridge, north, or launch themselves out of Lookout Landing’s tower and glide west.
Understanding Hestu’s Movement and Role
Hestu is a Korok who plays a crucial role in the game by helping players expand their inventory slots in exchange for Korok Seeds. His movement and location are tied to the player’s progression and actions in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why isn’t Hestu appearing?
Hestu isn’t in Lookout Landing, it means that he’s moved to the Korok Forest in Tears of the Kingdom, triggered by the player’s actions, whether knowingly or unknowingly.
2. Where is Hestu’s second location?
Hestu’s second location is off in a corner just past the merchant stall by a large tree on the southeast corner of the fort in Central Hyrule.
3. Where did Hestu go in Zelda?
Once you have access to Korok Forest, Hestu will relocate to his home, meaning you’ll need to visit the Korok Forest in the Lost Woods to upgrade your inventory.
4. What happens if you can’t find Hestu?
If you still can’t find him, you may want to try heading north and searching for the Korok Forest, or check if he is by any stables in-between the Korok forest and Kakariko.
5. What happens if you miss Hestu?
In BOTW, Hestu is on the way to your first main story destination, Kakariko Village, and can be found at other locations if missed, eventually at Korok Forest if you arrive there first.
6. What happens when you get 900 Korok Seeds?
Collecting all 900 Korok Seeds rewards players with Hestu’s Gift, a unique item that signifies friendship, although it has no special uses except for making Hestu dance.
7. Where does Hestu go after first meeting?
After Hestu leaves the initial meeting location, he can be found near Riverside Stable north of Batrea Lake, and eventually moves to Korok Forest after several inventory upgrades.
8. Has anyone gotten all the Korok Seeds?
Yes, players like xFateAwaitsx have managed to collect all 900 Korok Seeds, showcasing the game’s depth and the dedication of its fan base.
9. Can you sell Korok Seeds?
Korok Seeds can be used as currency with Hestu near Kakariko Village to upgrade inventory slots, but they cannot be sold for in-game currency.
10. Does Hestu move?
Yes, Hestu moves between locations based on the player’s progress and the number of inventory upgrades achieved, starting from Lookout Landing to Riverside Stable and finally to Korok Forest.
11. Can you track Koroks?
Players can use interactive maps to keep track of found Korok Seeds, making it easier to locate missing seeds and complete the collection.
12. What does Hestu give you when you get all the Korok Seeds?
Upon collecting all Korok Seeds, Hestu rewards players with a gift of friendship, symbolizing their efforts and dedication.
13. Is it worth getting all 900 Korok seeds?
While 441 Korok Seeds are needed to fully max out the inventory, collecting all 900 can be worthwhile for completionists and those who enjoy the challenge of finding them.
14. Do you need Korok seeds to 100% the game?
To achieve 100% completion, players need to find a total of 800 hidden Koroks for seeds and help 100 pairs of Koroks reunite, not necessarily all 1000 Korok Seeds.
15. What happens when you get all 999 Korok Seeds?
In exchange for Korok Seeds, Hestu adds slots to Link’s Weapon, Bow, or Shield stashes, with the full inventory upgrade achievable with 441 Korok Seeds, and a special gift for collecting all 900 Seeds.