Where is the guy with maracas in Zelda?

The Korok guy with maracas, also known as Hestu, can be found on the road leading to Kakariko Village, and after retrieving his priceless maracas, he will appear at various locations, including Riverside Stable, Wetland Stable, and Woodland Stable, before finally settling in Korok Forest. To find Hestu initially, follow the winding path south from Kakariko Village until you come across a huge Korok by the path, and speak to him to learn about his lost maracas.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Hestu and Korok Seeds

1. Where is Hestu after you get his maracas?: Hestu will finally make it to Korok Forest after you visit him at either Stable, and he will stay there permanently.
2. What is the reward of Korok seeds?: Hestu’s Gift is the reward for collecting all 900 korok seeds, which is a gift of friendship given to you by Hestu, but it smells bad and has no special uses except for making Hestu dance on command.
3. Is it worth getting all 900 Korok seeds?: Getting all 900 isn’t worth the headache, as you only need 441 to upgrade all inventory slots, and the reward is just a pile of poop.
4. How do I know how many Korok seeds I have left?: Check the loading screen to see the number of Korok seeds obtained so far, which will be displayed in the top right corner.
5. Do you need Korok Seeds to 100%?: You don’t need to find all 1000 Korok Seeds, as you only need to find a total of 800 hidden Koroks for 800 of the seeds, and the remaining 200 are gained from helping 100 pairs of Koroks reunite.

About Locations and Quests

6. Where is the second Korok seed guy?: After two upgrades, Hestu says he will move north to Korok Village, but he can be found by drawing a straight line west from Kakariko Village to the left bank of the Hylia River, just northeast of Riverside Stable.
7. Where do I redeem Korok?: Korok Seeds can be turned in at Hestu’s current location, which varies, to increase inventory space.
8. What is the hardest Korok seed to find?: Some of the hardest Korok seeds to find are located in Mystathi’s Shelf, South Nabi Lake, Akkala Wilds, Hylia Bridge, Damel Forest, Lurelin Village, and Cora Lake.

About Tears of the Kingdom

9. Is there a Korok mask in TotK?: The Korok Mask can be found in the Forest Coliseum located in The Depths, which can be reached by using the Ramobnukas Lightroot in the area beneath the Great Hyrule Forest.
10. Who is the bad guy in the Tears of the Kingdom?: Ganondorf returns as the villain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
11. Is Ganon alive in Tears of the Kingdom?: Ganondorf is alive in Tears of the Kingdom and seeks to unleash evil through the power of the Blood Moon.

About Rewards and Collectibles

12. What is the reward of all 999 Korok Seeds?: The reward for finding every Korok Seed is Hestu’s Gift, which is essentially a pile of golden poop, but Hestu will also dance anytime Link wants him to.
13. What is the reward of 1000 Korok Seeds?: The reward for finding all 1000 Korok Seeds is another pile of golden poo, but Hestu will dance on command.
14. Can you get a Yiga Mask in Breath of the Wild?: The Yiga Mask can be found in The Great Plateau, which can be reached by heading south from Lake Kolomo and approaching the Gatepost Town Ruins.
15. Is there gloom armor in Tears of the Kingdom?: There is a set of Gloom-resistant armor in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but it can be obtained by exchanging Poes with Bargainer Statues.