Divine Beast Vah Ruta (Quest) Walkthrough

This is a guide to the Main Quest, Divine Beast Vah Ruta, in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW). Here you can find the quest walkthrough, where to start Divine Beast Vah Ruta and all quest rewards.

How to Start Divine Beast Vah Ruta

Divine Beast Vah Ruta Location

After talking to Zora Domain's king, Sidon offers you help in appeasing the Divine Beast, Vah Ruta. You will also receive Zora Armor from the king, which will allow you to swim up waterfalls.

Divine Beast Vah Ruta Walkthrough

Guide Overview

Get to Ploymus Mountain Collect Shock Arrows Activate the Orbs on Vah Ruta's Back Take Back Divine Beast Vah Ruta

Get to Ploymus Mountain

	Objectives	Guide
1	Enlarge Talk to Muzu by the Fountain	Wear the Zora Armor you have just received, and head to the square to talk to Muzu. When he realizes who Mipha made the armor for, he will tell you where to get Shock Arrows.
2	Enlarge Head to the East Gate	From Zora Domain's second floor, head east and cross the bridge to get to Ploymus Mountain.
3	Enlarge Go Up the Waterfalls	Continue straight to take the shortcut to the mountain. Swim up to the wall, and press A to swim up the waterfalls. Continue swimming up until you reach the top.
4	Enlarge Get to Shatterback Point	Follow the path to Shatterback Point at the top of the mountain. At this point, there will be a few Shock Arrows you can collect.

Collect Shock Arrows

5	Enlarge Sneak Around	Lynels should not be taken lightly, as they are mini-bosses in the game. If you are not prepared, you can sneak around Shatterback Point. We recommend using stealth-boosting food or armor. Make sure you do not get the attention of the Lynel. If it sees you, flee as fast as you can, then come back later.
	Enlarge Defeat the Lynel (Optional)	Optional: If you are up to the challenge, you can face the Lynel head on. Make sure you are well-prepared on equipment, stat-boosting food and elixirs. Tips: From afar, you can use your bow to deal damage and stun it. The Lynel can one-hit you so do your best to dodge its attacks. It will also shoot you with Shock Arrows, so use the rocks to take cover.
6	Enlarge Collect Shock Arrows	Shock Arrows are scattered around Shatterback Point. They can be found on tree trunks, and boulders, so make sure you scout the area.
7	Enlarge Meet with Sidon at East Reservoir Lake	After collecting 20 Shock Arrows, go to the East Reservoir Lake to meet with Sidon. The lake is just below, so you can use your paraglider. Once you are ready, talk to Sidon to face the Divine Beast.

Activate the Orbs on Vah Ruta's Back

8	Enlarge Use Cryonis to Destroy the Ice Blocks	The Beast will conjure ice blocks to throw at you. Use the Cryonis rune to destroy them when they are at your reach.
9	Enlarge Swim Up the Waterfalls	Sidon will guide you where to go. When reaching the falls, immediately press A to swim upwards.
10	Enlarge Shoot Shock Arrows at the Red Orbs	While in the air, press ZR to launch your bow. With the time slowed, use your shock arrows and aim for the orbs. The orbs will turn green when you successfully activate them.
11	Enlarge Acitvate all Four Orbs	Repeat the steps above until you activate all four orbs. Watch Out: Once you activate 2 orbs, spiked speherical ice blocks will start appearing. These move in the water and chase after you.

Take Back Divine Beast Vah Ruta

12	Enlarge Explore Inside the Divine Beast	Enter the dungeon-like Divine Beast to take back control of it. You must first find the Guidance Stone to get the map, defeating enemies along the way. ・Divine Beast Vah Ruta Dungeon Walkthrough
13	Enlarge Defeat Waterblight Ganon	In order to truly free the Divine Beast, you must defeat Waterblight Ganon. He will attack using a spear and ice blocks, so be prepared.
14	Enlarge Report Back to King Dorephan	With the Divine Beast appeased, go back to Zora's Domain to report to King Dorephan.
	Enlarge Get the Lightscale Trident (Optional)	Optional: As gratitude for appeasing Vah Ruta, a Treasure Chest can be opened at the side, containing a Lightscale Trident.

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