The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secret of the Ring Ruins Main Quest Walkthrough

Secret of the Ring Ruins main quest walkthrough and guide for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Zelda: TotK), including all story mission objectives, collectibles, required shrines to clear, all obtainable abilities, items, chests, rewards, puzzle solutions, and useful tips and tricks. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is set for release on March 12, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secret of the Ring Ruins Main Quest Walkthrough

Secret of the Ring Ruins Main Quest Walkthrough for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Zelda: TotK)

Main Quest Overview

Quest Name Secret of the Ring Ruins
Quest Location Kakariko Village
Quest Giver (NPC) Tauro

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Secret of the Ring Ruins Walkthrough Summary

  1. Enter the Ring Ruins using Ascend.
  2. Take a picture of the stone slab inside with the Camera ability.
  3. Show the photo you took to Paya and Tauro.
  4. Talk to Carlip at Popla Foothills Skyview Tower.
  5. Head southeast to Dracozu Lake.
  6. Open the treasure chest and to get the Charged Shirt.
  7. Equip it and show it to Tauro.
  8. Proceed through Dracozu Lake to obtain get the Charged Trousers and Charged Headdress.
  9. Equip the Charged Set and place Zonai Charge on the altar.
  10. Head to Thunderhead Isles.

Enter the Ring Ruins using Ascend.

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Once the main quest begins, go inside the Ring Ruins floating in the air in front of you using Ascend.

Take a picture of the stone slab inside with the Camera ability.

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When you go inside the ruins, you will  find a  stone slab with inscriptions written on it. Use the Camera ability to take a photo of it.

Afterwards, show the picture to Paya and Tauro.

Head southeast to Dracozu Lake.

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Head southeast to Dracozu Lake to find Tauro there.

As soon arrive at the destination, talk to Tauro.

Proceed through Dracozu Lake to obtain the Charged Trousers and Charged Headdress.

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There are two ruins as you will find while going through Dracozu Lake.

The first ruin has the Charged Trousers while the second will have the Charged Headdress.

Equip the Charged Set and place the Zonai Charge on the altar.

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Once you have obtained all 3 pieces of the Charged Set, equip them and head to the innermost building.

Place the Zonai Charge on the altar inside the building.

Head to Thunderhead Isles.

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From the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower, head south to Thunderhead Isles.

Thunderstorms are always present on Thunderhead Isles so you will get hit by lightning if you are wearing metal equipment.

If you see that your equipment has a shining icon, remove it.

Proceed using the Paraglider and Ascend.

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Thunderhead Isles consist of many small islands.

Fly through the air using the Paraglider and use Ascend to increase your altitude.

Make a T-shaped board and move on the rail.

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In areas with rails, you can make a minecart by combining wooden boards in a T shape, laying them on top of the rails, and attaching a fan.

Jump on the launch pad and fly through the air using the power of lightning.

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There is a launch pad near the yellow egg-shaped lightning rod.

When lightning strikes the lightning rod, electricity passes through the launch pad which will activate it.

Get on launch pad and wait for lightning to strike.

You need 10 Hearts to open the door.

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You will need 10 or more Hearts to open the door in the next area of the dungeon.

If you do not have enough, go around some Shrines and collect the Lights of Blessing to increase your Hearts before coming back to the door.

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