The Gerudo Canyon Crystal Shrine Quest: Gerudo Region

Find and complete the Gerudo Canyon Crystal Shrine Quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Learn how to locate the crystal and transport it to the Rakakudaj Shrine.

Alright, let's tackle the Gerudo Canyon Crystal Shrine Quest in Tears of the Kingdom! This one's all about finding a tricky little crystal and getting it back to the shrine. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.

Where to Find Rakakudaj Shrine:

First off, the Rakakudaj Shrine itself is located in the Gerudo Canyon area. Think of it as being just to the east of the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower. If you've already activated that tower, just head directly east from it. You'll find yourself in a pretty open space with a river to your north. Follow that river upstream (north), and you'll eventually stumble upon the shrine. Easy peasy!

How to Complete The Gerudo Canyon Crystal Shrine Quest:

Now, for the quest part! You'll notice a beam of light pointing towards the crystal's location, which is super helpful. However, it's totally possible you might find the crystal before you even see the beam. If that happens, don't sweat it – you'll just have to rely on your wits (and this guide!).

The crystal is hanging out south of the shrine, in that wide-open area we talked about. It likes to play hide-and-seek a bit, tucked away behind some rocks and other bits of debris. Keep an eye out; you might even spot an NPC named Giro nearby, who's involved in the 'Disaster in Gerudo Canyon' side quest. He's a good landmark!

Getting the Crystal to the Shrine:

Once you've got the crystal, the real challenge begins: getting it to the shrine. You could try walking it, but honestly, it's a bit of a trek, and that river is right there. While it's not super deep, it's still an annoyance you don't need.

Luckily, the area provides a solution! Look around the debris near where you found the crystal. You'll find some stone slabs with Big Wheels attached. Grab one of these slabs, and then find another one with a Steering Stick on it. Attach the Steering Stick slab to the other slab to create a basic vehicle. Now, just place the crystal onto your new ride, hop on, and drive it over to the shrine. Much easier, right?

Inside the Shrine:

As is typical for these shrine quests, once you're inside the Rakakudaj Shrine, you'll find a chest waiting for you right ahead. Inside, you'll snag a Mighty Zonaite Longsword. Beyond that, it's just the altar and the Light of Blessing to claim your reward.