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All 76 side quest guides, listed alphabetically with a one-line summary of each.

All Side Quests

NameSummary
A Freezing RodA Freezing Rod is a Korok Forest side quest: bring Kula an Ice Rod from an Ice Wizzrobe near Foothill Stable for a Silver Rupee, or a Blizzard Rod for Gold.
A Gift for My BelovedHelp Manny in Hateno Village win over Prima: ask her what she likes, then bring him 10 Restless Crickets for a Silver Rupee.
A Gift for the Great FairyA Gift for the Great Fairy walkthrough: agree to Toren’s request at Tabantha Bridge Stable, visit the Great Fairy at Piper Ridge and receive 500 rupees.
A Gift from the MonksAfter the 120th shrine, the monks send you to the Forgotten Temple in Tanagar Canyon, where three chests hold the Cap, Tunic and Trousers of the Wild.
A Gift of NightshadeA Gift of Nightshade walkthrough: bring Wabbin on Tuft Mountain a Blue Nightshade to deliver to Perda, and collect a Silver Rupee.
A Parent’s LoveA Parent’s Love walkthrough: overhear Ruli and Hagie in Tarrey Town, cook a Monster Cake and deliver it for a Gold Rupee.
A Rare FindTrott at the Outskirt Stable wants Raw Gourmet Meat. Sell him one for 100 rupees to finish the quest, and he buys up to three more every day.
A Royal RecipeA Royal Recipe walkthrough: make Monster Cake or Fruitcake from the Hyrule Castle library recipes for Gotter at Riverside Stable and earn a Silver Rupee.
A Shady CustomerA Shady Customer walkthrough: take a photo of Kilton at Skull Lake at night and show it to Hoz at East Akkala Stable for a Silver Rupee.
A Wife Washed AwayFronk in Zora’s Domain asks you to find his wife Mei at Lake Hylia. Speak to her on the small islands by Hylia Island for 5 Staminoka Bass.
An Ice GuyGuy, a Rito resting at Kara Kara Bazaar, is suffering in the desert heat. Cook him a Chilly Elixir to earn a Purple Rupee.
Arrows of Burning HeatArrows of Burning Heat is a Kakariko Village side quest: light the four torches around the Goddess Statue with a fire arrow for Rola and collect 20 Rupees.
Balloon FlightBalloon Flight is a side quest at Woodland Stable: tie two Octo Balloons to a barrel so it floats away, and Shamae rewards you with a Star Fragment.
By Firefly’s LightBy Firefly’s Light is a Kakariko night quest: catch five Sunset Fireflies for Lasli and release them in her house to earn a purple rupee.
Cooking with KokoCooking with Koko is the second Kakariko cooking quest: buy Goat Butter at the General Store and give it to Koko for Hot Buttered Apple.
Curry for What Ails YouCurry for What Ails You is a Rito Stable side quest: buy Goron Spice in Goron City for Lester and deliver it for a Purple Rupee and a Hylian Rice trade.
Death Mountain’s SecretDeath Mountain’s Secret is an Eldin side quest from Dugby at Goron Hot Springs: blast open a wall near the Bridge of Eldin to claim a Drillshaft.
Diving is Beauty!Gruve in Zora’s Domain wants to see you dive down a waterfall and swim back up. Complete the dive and collect 5 Fleet-Lotus Seeds.
Face the Frost TalusFace the Frost Talus is a Rito Village side quest: Gesane reports one at Coldsnap Hollow, so melt it, strike the ore on top, and return for a Silver Rupee.
Find KheelFind Kheel is a Rito Village side quest: glide west to the stone pillars of Warbler’s Nest, find Amali’s missing daughter, and return for a Purple Rupee.
Fireproof Lizard RoundupFireproof Lizard Roundup is a Southern Mine side quest: bring Kima 10 Fireproof Lizards to receive Flamebreaker Armor, which resists Eldin’s heat.
Flown the CoopFlown the Coop is a Kakariko side quest: find the seven Cuccos that escaped Cado’s pen around the village and collect a purple rupee.
Frog CatchingFrog Catching is a Zora’s Domain side quest after Vah Ruta: bring Tumbo five Hot-Footed Frogs from nearby ponds and lakes and receive an Armoranth.
From the Ground UpFrom the Ground Up walkthrough: help Hudson build Tarrey Town with 110 wood and five new residents, then attend his wedding for three Diamonds.
Good-Sized HorseZyle on the Gerudo Canyon road lost his horse. Bring him a horse from Gerudo Canyon Stable and sell it to him for a Gold Rupee.
Hobbies of the RichHobbies of the Rich walkthrough: defeat the two Guardian Stalkers in Torin Wetland for Hagie in Tarrey Town and collect a Silver Rupee and a Red Rupee.
Hunt for the Giant HorseHunt for the Giant Horse walkthrough: tame the oversized black horse at Taobab Grassland and report back to Straia at the Mounted Archery Camp for a reward.
Hylian HomeownerHylian Homeowner walkthrough: buy a house in Hateno Village from Bolson for 3,000 rupees and 30 wood, then pay 100 rupees per upgrade.
Koko CuisineKoko Cuisine is the third Kakariko cooking quest: give Koko Raw Meat so she can make a Tough Meat-Stuffed Pumpkin that restores hearts and boosts defense.
Koko’s KitchenKoko’s Kitchen is a Kakariko Village side quest: bring Koko a Swift Carrot from the General Store to earn Hasty Veggie Cream Soup.
Koko’s SpecialtyKoko’s Specialty is the final Kakariko cooking quest: bring Koko Courser Bee Honey so she can cook her mother’s Honeyed Apple recipe.
Legendary Rabbit TrialIn the Legendary Rabbit Trial, photograph a Blupee at night, such as the one near Kakariko Village, and show Peeks in Korok Forest for a Silver Rupee.
Leviathan BonesLeviathan Bones walkthrough: photograph the skulls of the Gerudo, Eldin and Hebra Great Skeletons for Akrah at Serenne Stable and earn a Gold Rupee.
Little Sister’s Big RequestLittle Sister’s Big Request walkthrough: give Jana an armoranth, learn Gleema loves insects, then deliver three darners for a Silver Rupee.
Luminous Stone GatheringLedo at the entrance to Zora’s Domain trades Luminous Stones for Diamonds: two Diamonds for the first 10 stones, then one Diamond per 10.
Lynel SafariLynel Safari is a Zora’s Domain side quest: photograph a Red-Maned Lynel, such as the one on Ploymus Mountain, and show Laflat to receive Zora Greaves.
Medicinal MoldugaMedicinal Molduga is a Gerudo Town side quest: bring Malena Molduga Guts for her sick husband and receive a Gold Rupee worth 300 Rupees.
Misko, the Great BanditBuy the riddle from Domidak and Prissen at Dueling Peaks Stable, then bomb open Misko’s cave above the Little Twin River’s source for his hoard.
Missing in ActionSesami at Gerudo Canyon Stable has lost four friends on the Koukot Plateau cliffs. Free Palme, Flaxel, Canolo and Oliff from the Bokoblins to earn a Gold Rupee.
My HeroAliza near the Outskirt Stable wants proof of the hero. Show her the Master Sword and she gives you a Star Fragment for armor upgrades.
Playtime with CottlaPlaytime with Cottla is a short Kakariko hide-and-seek quest: play with the girl by day, then find her behind Impa‘s house for Rock Salt.
Riddles of HyruleRiddles of Hyrule has Walton, atop the Great Deku Tree, ask five riddles: Apple, Fortified Pumpkin, Sunshroom, Voltfin Trout and Lynel Hoof, for a Diamond.
Riverbed RewardIzra at the Wetland Stable thinks a chest lies in the river. Pull it out with Magnesis, open it and keep the Royal Broadsword inside.
Robbie’s ResearchRobbie’s Research walkthrough: prove who you are at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, carry the blue flame from Tumlea Heights and earn three Ancient Arrows.
Rushroom Rush!Pirou at Gerudo Canyon Stable wants 55 Rushrooms. Deliver them for a Diamond waiting in a chest behind the stable; the quest can be repeated.
Slated for UpgradesPurah at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab upgrades your runes for three Ancient Screws, Shafts or Cores: Sheikah Sensor+, Remote Bomb+ and Stasis+.
Special DeliverySpecial Delivery asks you to escort Finley’s letter downstream from the Bank of Wishes to Sasan on Mercay Island, then claim a Gold Rupee in Zora’s Domain.
Stalhorse: Pictured!Stalhorse: Pictured! is a Snowfield Stable side quest: photograph a Stalhorse at night in the Tabantha snowfields and show it to Juannelle for a Silver Rupee.
Sunken TreasureRozel in Lurelin Village hints at treasure in the golden triangle out at sea. Raft or freeze your way there and pull up the chests with Magnesis.
Sunshroom SensingSymin at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab teaches you to target items with the Sheikah Sensor+: photograph a Sunshroom, find three, and earn three Hearty Truffles.
Take Back the SeaSebasto in Lurelin Village wants the monster camp at Aris Beach cleared. Defeat every monster and return for a Silver Rupee.
The Apple of My EyeThe Apple of My Eye is a Rito Village side quest: cook an apple over a flame and give the Baked Apple to Juney for a Silver Rupee, then sell her more.
The Eighth HeroineThe Eighth Heroine is a Gerudo side quest: photograph the Statue of the Eighth Heroine in the Gerudo Highlands for Bozai and receive Sand Boots.
The Forgotten SwordBozai outside Gerudo Town wants proof of the Eighth Heroine’s lost sword. Photograph it atop Gerudo Summit to win Snow Boots.
The Giant of Ralis PondThe Giant of Ralis Pond starts after Vah Ruta: Torfeau in Zora’s Domain asks you to defeat the sleeping Blue Hinox at Ralis Pond to the west, then report back.
The Hero’s CacheKass on a rock pillar in Kitano Bay sings of a hero’s cache. Glide to the next pillar east and use Magnesis on the underwater chest for a Gold Rupee.
The Horseback HoodlumsThe Horseback Hoodlums walkthrough: defeat the Bokoblins riding the grasslands near Highland Stable and report to Perosa for an Endura Carrot.
The Jewel TradeThe Jewel Trade is a Goron City side quest unlocked by Vah Rudania: sell Ramella 10 Amber for 500 Rupees, after which she buys other gems at a premium.
The Korok TrialsThe Korok Trials sends you through three Korok Forest shrine quests, Second Sight, The Lost Pilgrimage and The Test of Wood, for Big Hearty Truffles.
The Mystery PolluterDalia in Gerudo Town wants to know who is fouling the water. Trace the melon rinds to Calyban and bring her 10 Wildberries to stop it.
The Priceless MaracasThe Priceless Maracas: find Hestu on the road to Kakariko, retrieve his maracas from Bokoblins, and unlock Korok Seed trades for inventory slots.
The Road to RespectThe Road to Respect is a Goron City side quest: defeat the Igneo Talus at Darunia Lake for Fugo, then collect a Silver Rupee worth 100 Rupees.
The Royal Guard’s GearThe Royal Guard’s Gear walkthrough: bring Royal Guard weapons from Hyrule Castle to Parcy at Riverside Stable and earn 300 rupees.
The Royal White StallionToffa at the Outskirt Stable tells of a white horse on Safula Hill. Tame and register it, ride to him, and he gives you a Royal Bridle and Royal Saddle.
The Search for BartaThe Search for Barta is a Gerudo Town side quest: carry a Hearty Durian to Barta under the Gerudo Great Skeleton, then report to Liana for a Silver Rupee.
The Secret Club’s SecretGerudo Town’s hidden armor shop wants a password. Overhear it outside the Noble Canteen to buy the Radiant Set and Desert Voe Set in the Secret Club.
The Sheep RustlersKoyin in Hateno Village asks you to clear the monsters raiding her sheep at Hateno Beach, seven enemies in all, and pays ten Fresh Milk.
The Spark of RomanceThe Spark of Romance is a Rito Village side quest: Jogo has run out of Flint for his wife’s baked apples, so give him one piece for a Silver Rupee.
The Statue’s BargainThe Statue’s Bargain walkthrough: follow Teebo in Hateno Village, pray to the statue, then buy back your Heart Container or Stamina Vessel for 120 rupees.
The Thunder HelmThe Thunder Helm is a Gerudo Town side quest from Riju: help the townspeople with their problems, then return to her to receive the Thunder Helm.
The Weapon ConnoisseurNebb in Hateno Village wants to see eight different weapons one at a time. Where to find each and what he pays, from Red Rupees up to a Diamond.
Thunder MagnetThunder Magnet walkthrough: remove the axe that attracts lightning from the horse head atop Lakeside Stable and take the Rubber Helm from Cima.
Tools of the TradeIsha, who runs Starlight Memories in Gerudo Town, wants 10 Flint to start her jewelry business and pays you with a circlet or earrings of your choice.
What’s for DinnerKiana in Lurelin Village needs a Hearty Blueshell Snail and Goat Butter for dinner. Bring both for 50 rupees and a Seafood Paella.
Wild HorsesRensa at Dueling Peaks Stable challenges you to catch and tame a wild horse within two minutes for a Purple Rupee (50 rupees).
Zora Stone MonumentsJiahto in Zora’s Domain wants ten stone monuments read around Lanayru. Where to find each one and how to claim the Diamond reward.

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