The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - The Mysterious Eighth Side Quest Walkthrough

The Mysterious Eighth side quest walkthrough and guide for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Zelda: TotK), including all side quest objectives, all obtainaible items, chests, rewards, how to find the orbs, and other useful tips. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) was released last May 12, 2023 and is now playable on Nintendo Switch.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - The Mysterious Eighth Side Quest Walkthrough

The Mysterious Eighth Side Quest Walkthrough for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Zelda: TotK)

Side Quest Overview

Quest Name The Mysterious Eighth
Quest Location Gerudo Shelter
Quest Giver (NPC) Rotana
Unlock Condition Clear The Heroine’s Secret Side Quest
Rewards Diamond

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The Mysterious Eighth Side Quest Location

Overall Map

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Myterious Eighth Location (Overall)

Enlarged Map

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Myterious Eighth Location (Enlarged)

Detailed Location

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Myterious Eighth Location (Detailed)

The Mysterious Eighth Walkthrough Summary

  1. Clear “The Heroine’s Secret” side quest.
  2. Talk to Rotana in the Gerudo Shelter.
  3. Collect 7 orbs.
  4. Get the first orb.
  5. Get the second orb.
  6. Get the third orb.
  7. Get the fourth orb.
  8. Get the fifth orb.
  9. Get the sixth orb.
  10. Get the seventh orb.
  11. Put the orbs on the statues.
  12. Go downstairs and examine the giant orb.
  13. Carry the giant orb to the North Gerudo Ruins using “Ultra Hand”.
  14. Drop the giant orb into the hole at the Gerudo Sanctuary.
  15. Enter the underground sanctuary.
  16. Move the boards out of the way and proceed further underground.
  17. Proceed further until you see a locked path, then take the left path.
  18. Drop down until you reach a water pool.
  19. Move forward, then use “Ascend” and proceed to the room with 3 boards blocking the path.
  20. Move the board on your left to proceed further.
  21. Destroy the rock that is blocking the path.
  22. Use “Dash” across the falling stone bridge.
  23. Enter the Statue of the Eighth Heroine Room.
  24. Get the Gerudo Shield.
  25. Get the weapons inside the Statue of the Eighth Heroine Room.
  26. Get the 300 Gold Rupees inside the treasure chest.
  27. Return to Gerudo Town and talk to Rotana.
  28. Receive the Diamond from Rotana.

How to get the First Orb

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom First Orb Location

Clear “Lost in the Dunes Side Quest” to get the first orb.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom First Orb Location 2

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Lost in the Dunes Side Quest Walkthrough

How to get the Second Orb

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Dalia's Game Location (Detailed)

Clear the “Dalia’s Game” side quest to get the second orb.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Dalia's Game Location (Enlarged)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Dalia’s Game Side Quest Walkthrough

How to get the Third Orb

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Third Orb Location

You can get the third orb from the area where you acquired the Gerudo Spear.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Third Orb Location 2

How to get the Fourth Orb

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fourth Orb Location

The fourth orb is buried under the sand; blow it up by using a Korok Fan or a Zonai Fan.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fourth Orb Location 2

How to get the Fifth Orb

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fifth Orb Location

The fifth orb can be found inside the underground bar in Gerudo Town.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fifth Orb Location 2

How to get the Sixth Orb

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sixth Orb Location

You can use “Ascend” above the bed or climb the ladder on the right.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sixth Orb Location 2

How to get the Seventh Orb

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Seventh Orb Location

The seventh orb can be found in Gerudo Shelter’s main hall, where Rotana usually stands.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Seventh Orb Location 2

Carry the giant orb to the North Gerudo Ruins using “Ultra Hand”

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom North Gerudo Ruins Location

Bring the giant orb to the North Gerudo Ruins and find the entrance to the Gerudo Sanctuary.

Drop the giant orb into the hole to enter the sanctuary.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gerudo Sanctuary Entrance

Move the boards out of the way and proceed further underground

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gerudo Sanctuary Step 2

Move the boards to unblock the path and proceed further underground.

Proceed further until you see a locked path, then take the left path to proceed

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gerudo Sanctuary Step 3

Take the left path to proceed further.

Enter the room with 3 boards blocking the path, then move the board on the left to proceed further

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gerudo Sanctuary Step 4

Inside the room, there are three boards: the correct way on the left, an enemy in the center, and some wooden arrows on the right.

Use “Dash” across the falling stone bridge

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gerudo Sanctuary Step 5

The stone bridge will crumble as soon as you step on it. Use “Dash” to cross the bridge safely.

In case you fall down, you can still climb back up and reach the other side.

Enter the Statue of the Eighth Heroine Room

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gerudo Sanctuary Step 6

Enter the Statue of the Eighth Heroine Room. Each statue has an item on it, such as the Gerudo Shield, Gerudo Scimitar, Gerudo Bow, Gerudo Spear, Gerudo Claymore and in the middle you can get 300 Gold Rupees inside the treasure chest.

It is said that once the red moon rises, the items inside the Gerudo Sanctuary will be replenished. You can get those items again if you need them.

Obtainable Items

Other Quests

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Main Quests

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Prologue (What to Do First) The Closed Door
To the Kingdom of Hyrule Regional Phenomena
Find the Fifth Sage Crisis at Hyrule Castle
Trail of the Master Sword Recovering the Hero’s Sword
Tulin of Rito Village Yunobo of Goron City
The Sludge-Covered Statue The Sludge-Covered Statue
Restoring the Zora Armor Clues to the Sky
Sidon of the Zora Riju of Gerudo Town
Secret of the Ring Ruins Guidance from Ages Past
Camera Work in the Depths A Mystery in the Depths
Impa and the Geoglyphs The Dragon’s Tears
Find Princess Zelda Destroy Ganondorf
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Side Quests

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Mattison’s Independence Potential Princess Sightings!
The Beast and the Princess An Eerie Voice
Serenade to a Great Fairy Serenade to Kaysa
Serenade to Cotera Serenade to Mjia
The Flute Player’s Plan Honey, Bee Mine
The Hornist’s Dramatic Escape Bring Peace to Faron!
A Call from the Depths Hateno Village Research Lab
Filling Out the Compendium Presenting: The Travel Medallion!
Presenting: Hero’s Path Mode! Presenting: Sensor +!
Zelda’s Golden Horse The Blocked Well
Hestu’s Concerns A Deal With the Statue
Who Goes There? Infiltrating the Yiga Clan
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Side Adventures

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Amber Dealer Soul of the Gorons
Soul of the Gorons Village Attacked by Pirates
Whirly Swirly Things Secret Treasure under the Great Fish
Treasure of the Secret Springs The Hidden Treasure at Lizard Lakes
The Ancient City Gorondia! The Ancient City Gorondia?
The Hidden Treasure at Lizard Lakes Mine-Cart Land: Open for Business!
Mine-Cart Land: Quickshot Course Mine-Cart Land: Death Mountain
The Treasure Hunters Misko's Cave of Chests
Misko's Treasure: The Fierce Deity Misko's Treasure: Twins Manuscript
Misko's Treasure: Pirate Manuscript Misko's Treasure: Pirate Manuscript
Misko's Treasure of Awakening I Misko's Treasure of Awakening II
Misko's Treasure of Awakening III Meat for Meat
A Trip through History Seeking the Pirate Hideout
The Heroine's Secret Dalia's Game
Treasure of the Gerudo Desert The Mysterious Eighth
Pride of the Gerudo The Iceless Icehouse
The Missing Owner A Picture for the Closed Stable I
A Picture for the Closed Stable II Piaffe, Packed Away
Disaster in Gerudo Canyon Lost in the Dunes
Gleeok Guts Today’s Menu
The Incomplete Stable Horse-Drawn Dreams
Genli’s Home Cooking Molli the Fletcher’s Quest
Fish for Fletching Fish for Fletching
Crossing the Cold Pool Cave Mushrooms That Glow
Secrets Within Home on Arrange
The Gathering Pirates Eldin’s Colossal Fossil
Hebra’s Colossal Fossil Gerudo’s Colossal Fossil
True Treasure The Never-Ending Lecture
The Fort at Ja’Abu Ridge A Token of Friendship
An Uninvited Guest The Blue Stone
The Ultimate Dish? Mired in Muck
Follow the Cuccos Codger’s Quarrel
Gloom-Borne Illness Dantz’s Prize Cows
Homegrown in Hateno Photographing a Chuchu
Manny’s Beloved A Bottled Cry for Help
Ancient Blades Below The North Lomei Prophecy
The Lomei Labyrinth Island Prophecy The South Lomei Prophecy
Goddess Statue of Wisdom Goddess Statue of Power
Goddess Statue of Courage The Mother Goddess Statue
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Shrine Quests

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The Satori Mountain Crystal The White Bird's Guidance
Ride the Giant Horse The Gisa Crater Crystal
The North Hebra Mountains Crystal The Northwest Hebra Cave Crystal
A Pretty Stone and Five Golden Apples None Shall Pass?
Maca's Special Place The Death Caldera Crystal
The Lake Intenoch Cave Crystal Rock for Sale
Dyeing to Find It The Lanayru Road Crystal
The Rails Channel Crystal Keys Born of Water
The Oakle's Navel Cave Crystal The Lake Hylia Crystal
The Gerudo Canyon Crystal The North Hyrule Sky Crystal
The South Hyrule Sky Crystal The Tabantha Sky Crystal
The East Hebra Sky Crystal The Sky Mine Crystal
The Sokkala Sky Crystal The South Lanayru Sky Crystal
The North Necluda Sky Crystal The West Necluda Sky Crystal
The Necluda Sky Crystal The Necluda Sky Crystal
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