Who are the 8 Heroines?
The 8 Heroines refer to a group of legendary female figures in the Legend of Zelda series, with the Eighth Heroine being a significant character who played a crucial role in the history of the Gerudo people, while the Seven Heroines are known as the divine protectors of the Gerudo, each representing a unique power such as skill, spirit, endurance, knowledge, flight, motion, and gentleness. The Eighth Heroine is revealed to be the Sheikah Sage of Shadows who founded the Yiga Clan, and is associated with a powerful sword that can be found at the Gerudo Summit.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the 8 Heroines
- Who tells you about The Eighth Heroine? The character Bozai tells you about the Eighth Heroine when you speak to him outside of Gerudo Town, where he also gifts you Snow Boots and attempts to win your favor by sharing information about the Statute of the Eighth Heroine in the Gerudo Highlands.
- Where is the 8th heroine’s sword? The Eighth Heroine’s sword is located at the top of the Gerudo Summit in the Gerudo Highlands Region, and can be accessed by equipping the Snowquill Set and fast traveling to the Keeha Yoog Shrine.
- What do the seven heroines represent? The Seven Heroines represent the divine protectors of the Gerudo, with each heroine embodying a unique power such as skill, spirit, endurance, knowledge, flight, motion, and gentleness, as stated by Rotana, a Gerudo researcher.
- Where can I find 7 heroines? The Seven Heroines can be found in the East Gerudo Ruins, southwest of the Wasteland Tower, where you will find seven statues in a circle and multiple ancient orbs laying about, which can be collected in the center.
- Where are the 7 heroines? The Seven Heroines Shrine Quest is located east of Gerudo Town and Kara Kara Bazaar, with the statues found in the East Gerudo Ruins, which can be easily accessed by taking a Sand Seal out to the location.
About the Game and Characters
- Can you keep the snow boots? You can keep the Snow Boots after completing the follow-up quest, The Forgotten Sword, which allows you to secure the Snow Boots for good, after initially receiving them from Bozai and then giving them back to obtain the Sand Boots.
- Does the Master Sword break? The Master Sword cannot break due to its unique nature, but it can run out of energy after a few hits, at which point it will temporarily disappear from your hand but remain in your inventory.
- Why is there a sword on Gerudo Summit? The Forgotten Sword is a massive sword sculpture originally part of the Statue of the Eighth Heroine, located on Gerudo Summit between the statue and East Gerudo Ruins, with a Golden Claymore found at the base of the blade.
- What do you do at the Statue of the Eighth Heroine? You can arrive at the Eighth Heroine while on your paraglider and use it to land on her hands, then open your camera and take a picture of her head and torso.
About Gerudo Town and Characters
- Who in Gerudo Town knows about the seven heroines? Rotana, a Gerudo researcher and archaeologist, knows about the Seven Heroines and can be found in one of the homes at the north side of Gerudo Town.
- Who are the seven heroines? The Seven Heroines are known as the divine protectors of the Gerudo people, with massive statues standing in their honor found in the East Gerudo Ruins on the east end of the Gerudo Desert.
- Where are Hudson and Rhondson? Hudson and Rhondson can be found in Tarrey Town, which is on the eastern side of Hyrule, where you can start the sidequest “Mattison’s Independence” by speaking with either of them.
About the Game and Items
- What is the gerudo word for Granny? The Gerudo word for “granny” is vaba, as stated by Mattison when she asks for your help in Tarrey Town.
- How does Tears of the Kingdom end? Tears of the Kingdom ends with Ganondorf defeated, Zelda returning to her throne, and Link regaining his arm, marking the conclusion of the game’s storyline.
- What is the strongest weapon in Breath of the Wild? The Master Sword remains the best weapon in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with a base strength of 30 that can increase to 60 in certain areas and around specific enemies, making it a powerful tool for Link in his adventures.