How to Activate Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower

Learn how to activate the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Find the cave, clear enemies, and fix the tower doors.

Alright, let's get this Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower activated so you can see more of West Necluda! First things first, you'll need to find the tower itself. It's southeast of Lookout Landing, just across that big stream. If you're having trouble spotting it, try using another tower, like the one at Lookout Landing, to get a good vantage point. Once you're high up, use your scope and look southeast – you'll see a tell-tale light around the tower.

Now, be aware: there's a Battle Talus boss chilling nearby. It can be a bit tough if you're just starting out, but the good news is you can totally just sneak past it if all you care about is getting the tower online. Your main goal is actually a little cave northwest of the tower.

Exploring Sahasra Slope Cave

Head towards that cave entrance northwest of the tower. Make sure you've got some decent weapons, and ideally, something that can smash rocks, like a hammer type weapon fused with a rock. You'll see rocks blocking the way right at the entrance, so get to smashing!

Here's a pro-tip: don't break *all* the rocks. Just beyond this initial blockage is a main cavern where some enemies are hanging out. If you leave a few rocks intact, you can funnel them through the path you've cleared, making the fight way easier. Try using elemental arrows, maybe fused with Fire Fruit, to really make short work of them.

After you've dealt with the enemies and pocketed their loot, head further into the cave. Keep an eye out for a chest on a ledge above you – it's got a Shield of the Mind's Eye, which is pretty handy with its 16 defense.

Now, pay attention to your mini-map. You'll see the tower icon. You need to break rocks in that direction. You'll find a big boulder blocking another cave entrance. Use your Ultrahand ability to move that boulder aside. Inside, you'll need to defeat a Bubbulfrog to get another Gem. Before that, in the room just before the boulder, line yourself up with the tower icon on your mini-map. Use your Ascend ability, and boom! You'll pop right up inside the tower.

Once you're inside, you'll see exactly why those doors wouldn't budge: two sticks have been wedged into them from the outside. Grab both of those sticks, pull them out, and then open the door. Billson will be able to get in and repair the terminal, which will finally activate the tower and reveal more of your map. Nice work!