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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (EoW)

Automaton Engineer Dampe Quest Walkthrough

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Zelda EoW - Automaton Engineer Dampe Side Quest Walkthrough

Automaton Engineer Dampe is a side quest that starts north of Hyrule Ranch in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (EoW). Read on to learn how to start the Automaton Engineer Dampe side quest, the echoes for the creature with the big eye and something that shoots hot smoke out of its backside, and what rewards you can get!

All Dampe Quests
Automaton Engineer Dampe Explosions Galore! Performance Artist!
Endless Stomach! Chop 'em in Two! Get Rich Quick!

How to Unlock Automaton Engineer Dampe Quest

Encounter Dampe North of Hyrule Ranch

Automaton Engineer Dampe

The Automaton Engineer Dampe quest can be started by heading to the waypoint just north of Hyrule Ranch and going east into the field. A cutscene will trigger as you head into the area showing Dampe having trouble with a crow that stole his key.

Complete the Still Missing Main Quest

Zelda EoW - Still Missing

This quest is only unlocked after going through the Hyrule Castle dungeon and completing the Still Missing main quest.

Still Missing Walkthrough

Automaton Engineer Dampe Walkthrough

Automaton Engineer Dampe Guide

Defeat the Crow

How to Complete
1
After witnessing Dampe having trouble with the crow, defeat the crow and talk to Dampe. He will thank you for retrieving the clockwork key and ask you to come to his house for a reward.
2
Head to Dampe's house north of Eastern Hyrule Field. The location will be marked by a quest and you can activate a waypoint right outside the house. Go inside and he'll reward you with five twisted pumpkins.

Find Inspiration for Dampe

How to Complete
1
Dampe will then ask you for new inspiration, he will tell you about a "creature with the big eye, the sort that's always jumping around" and for "something that shoots hot smoke out of its backside to blast forward". Both of these inspirations are echoes that you will need to present to him by summoning it on the pedestal right next to him.
2
For the first creature with the big eye and jumps around, use an echo of a Tektite. For the second creature, summon an echo of a Mothula.
3 For something that shoots hot smoke out of its backside to blast forward, summon an echo of a Mothula.
4
Dampe will take inspiration from the echoes you presented to him and the quest will be completed. Dampe will then reward you with the Techtite automaton and a clockwork key.

Creature with the Big Eye, the sort that's Always Jumping Around

Tektite
Tektite
Description
Resembling a pond skate in action, this creature hops across the surface of water, jumping higer every third hop.

Dampe is looking for the Tektite echo which can be found and obtained from the waters around Seesyde Village.

Tektite Echo Location and How to Get

Something That Shoots Smoke Out of its Backside to Blast Forward

Mothula
Mothula
Description
This insect creature blasts through the air when it spots an enemy. While fast, it can't stop quickly.

This phrase is describing the Mothula echo which can be found in Gerudo Sanctum 2F.

Mothula Echo Location and How to Get

Automaton Engineer Dampe Rewards

Techtite Automaton

Techtite
Techtite
Description
A showy construct that uses built-in rockets to jump high in the air, blasting its surroundings as it takes off.

Completing the Automaton Engineer Dampe quest will reward you with the Techtite automaton as well as a Clockwork Key required to use the automaton.

You can summon an automaton by pressing the Y button after selecting one using the left button on the D-pad. Hold Y to wind it up.

List of All Automatons

Access to Dampe's Journal

Dampes Journal

Completing Automaton Engineer also gives you access to Dampe's Journal, which leads to side quests that reward new automatons for the player:

All Side Quests and Rewards

5 Twisted Pumpkins

Twisted Pumpkin Reward from Dampe Quest
Upon talking to Dampe in his house for the first time, he'll reward you with five Twisted Pumpkins to thank you for saving him from the crow.

Twisted Pumpkins can be used to make smoothies. They are also necessary to complete the Getting It Twisted side quest.

Smoothies List: All 69 Smoothie Recipes

Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (EoW) Related Guides

Side Quests
List of All Side Quests

Suthorn Prairie Side Quests

Finding the Flying Plant What Is Snow... Really?
Up a Wall The Blocked Road

Gerudo Desert Side Quests

The Flying Tile Elusive Tumbleweeds
Beetle Ballyhoo Gerudo Tag Training
Tornado Ghost? Wild Sandstorms
Dohna's Challenge -

Jabul Waters Side Quests

Deliver the Grilled Fish A Treat for My Person
The Zappy Shipwreck The Zora Child's Fate
Precious Treasure Out of Bubble Kelp
Big Shot Secret Chief Talks

Hyrule Field Side Quests

Runaway Horse Let's Play a Game
The Great Fairy's Request Automaton Engineer Dampe
Explosions Galore Performance Artist
Endless Stomach Chop 'em in Two
Get Rich Quick -

Hyrule Castle Side Quests

A Curious Child An Out-There Zol
Impa's Gift One Soldier Too Many
From the Heart -

Kakariko Village Side Quests

Cuccos on the Loose Questioning the Local Cats

Eldin Volcano Side Quests

The Fireworks Artist Ready? Set? Goron!
Glide Path Glide Path Trailblazer
The Flames of Fortune A Mountainous Mystery

Hebra Mountain Side Quests

Getting it Twisted Stamp Stand Swallowed
Snowball Magic -

Faron Wetlands Side Quests

The Mythical Deku Snake Mobbing Mothulas
The Rain-Making Monster Looking for Bempu
Cotton-Candy Hunt -

Other Side Quests

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