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Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

The Thunder Helm Walkthrough

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The Thunder Helm walkthrough

This is a guide to the Side Quest, The Thunder Helm, in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Here you can find the quest walkthrough, where to start The Thunder Helm, and all quest rewards.

How to Start The Thunder Helm

Riju location

The Thunder Helm Location

Quest Giver Riju
Location Gerudo Town
Region Wasteland

You need to complete the Divine Beast Vah Naboris quest before you can start this side quest.

After doing so, examine the Thunder Helm to begin the quest.

The Thunder Helm Walkthrough

Guide Overview


Help the Gerudo People

Objectives Guide
1
Examine the Thunder Helm
Approach Riju and examine the Thunder Helm. She will lend it to you once you've solved the problems of everyone in town through other side quests.
Side quest Quest giver
Medicinal Molduga Malena
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Return to Riju

2
Return to Riju
After completing all 5 side quests listed, return to Riju to receive the Thunder Helm.

The Thunder Helm Quest Rewards

The Thunder Helm reward 1

Reporting back to Riju after completing all side quests given in Gerudo Town will reward you with the Thunder Helm.

Adventure Log Entries

This is a full list of the Adventure Log entries for The Thunder Helm.

Entry Entry Text
Quest Start The Thunder Helm has been passed down as a prized treasure of the Gerudo since Urbosa's time. It doesn't seem like they'll just give it to you, but if you're able to solve all the town's problems, they'll at least lend it to you.
Quest Clear You solved the problems of everyone in town!

Riju gave you the Gerudo's symbol of friendship, and you got the Thunder Helm!

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