Lake Hylia (Breath of the Wild)

This article is about the body of water from Breath of the Wild. For Lake Hylia in other games, see Lake Hylia.

Lake Hylia

Games	Breath of the Wild Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Tears of the Kingdom
Location	Central Hyrule
Points of Interest	Lake Hylia Chasm
Memory	A King's Duty (Tear of the Dragon #10)
Related	Bridge of Hylia Hylia Island

Lake Hylia is a location found in Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Tears of the Kingdom. It is a large body of water found just southeast of the Great Plateau, in the Lake Tower area. It is the only part of this area in the Central Hyrule province, rather than Faron.

The Hylia River and many of its tributaries spill out into Lake Hylia. At the west side of the lake, Hylia Island is located which includes the Ya Naga Shrine. The Bridge of Hylia extends across the lake, which connects out to the Highland Stable, Lakeside Stable, and all the way out east to Lurelin Village.

Breath of the Wild

There are three Rafts found throughout Lake Hylia, one just west of the north end of the Bridge of Hylia, and another just east of the south end of the bridge. A third raft can be found on a dock at the west side of Hylia Island.

In the water itself, there are plenty of Hyrule Bass and Staminoka Bass. While not as common, Hearty Bass are also present in the water. There are also several Bright-Chested Ducks swimming around the lake, usually in groups of three.

A Wife Washed Away

Main article: A Wife Washed Away

After completing Divine Beast Vah Ruta, speak with Fronk at Zora's Domain. Fronk's wife Mei has been missing ever since Vah Ruta started to act up. Even with Vah Ruta back to normal, Mei has not returned and Fronk is still worried. He tasks Link with helping him find his wife.

Mei was fishing at Zora River and Fronk thinks she could have been swept downstream and perhaps washed away all the way down to Lake Hylia. Mei can be found on the small island just east of Hylia Island, or sometimes swimming in the water nearby. Talk to her and after realizing her husband is worried about, she realizes she has to go back home. She thanks Link for delivering the message and rewards him with five Staminoka Bass.

Treasure Chests

Throughout the Lake, there are numerous treasure chests on the Bridge of Hylia, near Hylia Island, and found underwater.

• Opal - One of the three metallic treasure chests underwater at the northwest part of the Lake.
• Amber - One of the three metallic treasure chests underwater at the northwest part of the Lake.
• Ice Arrows ×5 - One of the three metallic treasure chests underwater at the northwest part of the Lake. The chest is very deep and Link will need to be on a Raft to reach it. Using an Ice Block will put Link too high and Magnesis will not reach.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - Just west of the raft at the north end of the Lake.
• Purple Rupee - Just south of the raft at the north end of the Lake.
• Knight's Halberd - West of Hylia Island underwater between the two very small islands.
• Purple Rupee - Southwest of Hylia Island, there is a treasure chest stuck in the ground and can be pulled up with Magnesis.
• Phrenic Bow - East of Hylia Island, underwater between the two islands.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - Northeast of Hylia Island, deep underwater.
• Purple Rupee - North of Hylia Island, there is another treasure chest stuck in the ground.
• Arrow x10 - One of the three wooden treasure chests at the southwest part of the Lake.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - One of the three wooden treasure chests at the southwest part of the Lake.
• Fishing Harpoon - One of the three wooden treasure chests at the southwest part of the Lake.
• Purple Rupee - One of the three wooden treasure chests just southeast of the raft at the south part of the Lake.
• Giant Boomerang - One of the three wooden treasure chests just southeast of the raft at the south part of the Lake.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - One of the three wooden treasure chests just southeast of the raft at the south part of the Lake.
• Opal - One of the three wooden treasure chests at the southeast part of the Lake.
• Silver Shield - One of the three wooden treasure chests at the southeast part of the Lake.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - One of the three wooden treasure chests at the southeast part of the Lake.
• Knight's Claymore - In a wooden treasure chest at the southeast part of the Lake.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - Deep underwater, just east of the center of the Bridge of Hylia. The chest is very deep and Link will need to be on a Raft to reach it. Using an Ice Block will put Link too high and Magnesis will not reach.
• Purple Rupee - East of the center of the Bridge of Hylia and just north of the small rocks.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - Northeast of the center of the Bridge of Hylia, closer to land.
• Silver Rupee - Near the waterfall at the northeast part of the Lake.
• Ice Arrows ×5 - Near the waterfall at the northeast part of the Lake.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - North of the center of the bridge, the treasure chest is on top of one of the broken pillars, beneath the bridge.
• Zora Spear - In a chest near the fountain.
• Arrows ×5 - On a higher ledge, just beneath the fountain at the center of the bridge on the southwest side.
• Arrows ×5 - On a higher ledge, just beneath the fountain at the center of the bridge on the northeast side.
• Shock Arrows ×5 - One of the three metal chests underwater, directly under the center of the bridge.
• Edge of Duality - One of the three metal chests underwater, directly under the center of the bridge.
• Soldier's Broadsword - One of the three metal chests underwater, directly under the center of the bridge.
• Phrenic Bow - South of the center of the bridge, the treasure chest is on top of one of the broken pillars, beneath the bridge.

Animals

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  Hearty Bass

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  Hyrule Bass

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  Staminoka Bass

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  Bright-Chested Duck

Enemies

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  Lizalfos

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  Water Octorok

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  Stalkoblin

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  Stalizalfos

Nearby Korok Seeds

Stand on the edge of the bridge at the north end. Toss a boulder down into the ring of rocks in the water below.

Stand on the edge of the bridge at the north end. Toss a boulder down into the ring of rocks in the water below.

Location

Jump or dive into the ring of flowers. You can glide from the top of the Bridge of Hylia or use a cryonis pillar.

Jump or dive into the ring of flowers. You can glide from the top of the Bridge of Hylia or use a cryonis pillar.

Location

Light the two torches up here.

Climb to the top and light the two torches to get the seed.

Location

Roll the boulder into the hole.

Push the nearby boulder into the hole.

Location

Catch the fairy lights.

Examine the trail of sparkling lights to reveal a Korok.

Location

Surrounding this rock are a square pattern of large metal cubes in the water. One is out of place. Use Cryonis to reach it, and Magnesis to move it into place.

Use Cryonis and Magnesis to move the underwater metal block into place.

Location

Shoot the acorn.

Shoot the acorn inside the tree.

Location

Pick up the rock.

Walk down to the shoreline and you'll find a lone rock in the sand. Lift it for a seed.

Location

Solve the Magnesis block puzzle. The block is in the water nearby.

Solve the Magnesis block puzzle. The block is just slightly underwater nearby.

Location

Step on the seed platform on the coast to the west and then swim to the ring.

Swim to the ring from the stump to the west. Don't forget you can use Cryonis.

Location

Use Magnesis on the metal cube and bring it to the other side of the waterfall. Use Cryonis on the waterfall to reach the box puzzle above.

Reaching the other puzzle requires using Cryonis on the water and waterfall.

Location

Stand near the pinwheel, shoot the balloons.

Stand near the pinwheel and shoot the balloons.

Location

Roll the boulder into the hole.

Roll a boulder into the hole.

Location

Tears of the Kingdom

At the southeast part of the Lake, Addison can be found holding a Hudson Sign that overhangs the water. While there are some nearby restoration materials, this particular sign is best held up by using a Hover Stone. As a reward for holding up the sign, Addison will award Link with a Red Rupee, some Energizing Mushroom Rice Balls, and a Bomb Flower.

Lake Hylia Whirlpool Cave

Main article: Lake Hylia Whirlpool Cave

The Lake Hylia Whirlpool Cave can be found at the east side of Lake Hylia. Link can glide over from the Bridge of Hylia or other higher elevations. Inside the cave, Link will find the En-oma Shrine, which begins The Lake Hylia Crystal shrine quest. This requires Link to travel up to the Faron Sky Archipelago up above to get the green rock to complete the shrine quest.

Korok Seeds

• At the far southwest end of the Lake, there is a block puzzle with a nearby missing piece. Place it in the proper spot to get the Korok Seed.
• At the far southeast end of the Lake, there is a small rock, right on the shoreline. Lift it up to get the Korok Seed.
• On an island at the southeast part of Lake Hylia, there is a pinwheel. Shoot the three balloons to get the Korok Seed.
• At the northeast end of the Lake, by the waterfall, there is a circle of lilypads. Dive into the circle to get the Korok Seed.
• At the far northwest end of the Lake, there are a few large rocks in the water. Above the middle rock, there are sparkling leaves in the area. Use some of the nearby restoration materials to construct an object that Link can stand on to examine the sparkling leaves.

Animals

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  Bright-Chested Duck

Enemies

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  Water Octorok

Bugs and Materials

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  Hyrule Bass

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  Staminoka Bass

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  Warm Darner

Gallery

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  Addison and a Hudson Sign