Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

EX Treasure: Usurper King

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Last updated on: May 1, 2023 10:19 PM

BOTW - EX Treasure Usurper King Walkthrough
This is a guide to the DLC Side Quest: EX Treasure: Usurper King, in the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Read on to learn how to start the quest and where to find Zant's Helmet.

List of Contents

How to Start EX Treasure: Usurper King
EX Treasure: Usurper King Walkthrough
EX Treasure: Usurper King Rewards
Adventure Log Entries
Related Guides

How to Start EX Treasure: Usurper King

Map

Journal Location

Location and Quest Giver

Quest Giver	Misko's EX Journal 2
Location	Deya Village Ruins
Region	Faron

To start the quest, head to the Deya Village Ruins south of the Hills of Baumer. Loom for Misko's EX Journal 2 sitting on a pile of rubble.

EX Treasure: Usurper King Walkthrough

Guide Overview

Look for Zant's Helmet North of Tobio's Hollow

	Objectives	Guide
1	Enlarge Head to the swamp north of Tobio's Hollow	Head to unmarked swamp north of Tobio's Hollow. The easiest way to get there is by gliding south from Dueling Peaks or climhbing the cliffs north of Faron Tower. Nearest Shrine: ・Shee Vaneer Shrine
	Enlarge Look for the buried EX Chest	Make your way to the northwestern part of the swamp with the two tall trees. Use Cryonis to safely make your way across. The chest is buried between the two trees.
	Enlarge Open the Chest	Open the chest to receive Zant's Helmet.

EX Treasure: Usurper King Rewards

BOTW - EX Treasure Usurper King Rewards
Zant's Helmet has a defense rating of 3 but cannot be dyed or enhanced. Wearing this provides the Unfreezable buff, which gives Link immunity to getting frozen by enemy attacks.

Adventure Log Entries

Entry	Entry Text
Quest Start	"The royal family of Hyrule collected historically significant outfits, but they were stolen by a bandit named Misko. One of the items stolen was a traveling merchant's hood." Somewhere in the Deya Village Ruins is a journal that places the location of this treasure...
1st Update	"The helm of the self-proclaimed King of Shadows is in the swamp of the valley of dead trees, south of Dueling Peaks." Misko's EX Journal 2 notes where the Usurper King's Helmet is hidden..but where could it be talking about?
Quest Clear	"The helm of the self-proclaimed King of Shadows is in the swamp of the valley of dead trees, south of Dueling Peaks." You found the treasure that was hidden at Tobio's Hollow and obtained Zant's Helmet!