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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

How to Get Old Maps

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Zelda TotK - How to Use Old Maps
Old Map is a type of Key Item that you can obtain in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Read on to learn how to get the Old Map, its possible effects, fuse attack power, recovery, buy and sell prices, and how to use it.

Old Map Item Overview

Old Map Basic Info

Legend of Zelda TOTK Old Map Old Map Min. Recovery -
Fuse Attack Power -
Type Key Item
Other
Description A very old map that shows a marked spot. What could be there?

Old Map Effects

Fused Effects
TOTK - Sword Icon No known effects.
TOTK - Bow and Arrow Icon No known effects.
TOTK - Shield Icon No known effects.
Cooked Effects
TOTK - Cooking Icon No default effects.

How to Get Old Map

On Sky Islands

Zelda TotK - Dangling Chest
You can find several old maps on Sky Islands, specifically on obscure areas that are hard to reach. Most old maps will be in chests overridden with vines, so make sure you have something to cut them to access these chests.

As Mini-Boss Rewards

Zelda TotK - Flame Gleeok
Defeating mini-bosses will sometimes drop old maps as well, even if you haven't unlocked the Depths yet. This is the best way to get old maps early in the game as most of these maps are difficult to find elsewhere. Once you've unlocked the Depths, the yellow X marks will be automatically added.

List of All Bosses and Minibosses

How to Use Old Map

Upgrade Armor

Tier One Upgrades
Not used in any armor upgrades for this tier.
Tier Two Upgrades
Not used in any armor upgrades for this tier.
Tier Three Upgrades
Not used in any armor upgrades for this tier.
Tier Four Upgrades
Not used in any armor upgrades for this tier.

How to Upgrade Armor

Check For X Marks

Zelda TotK - Map Marked
After obtaining an old map, a new mark will be automatically added to your map. This new yellow X mark will serve as your guide to finding these hidden treasures.

Be on a Lookout for Secret Treasures

Old Maps will sometimes let you find more than one hidden item. After locating the initial treasure from your first X mark, you will get another notification about another one. These additional treasures will also be in the Depths, so be sure to bring a lot of torches to easily explore the area.
How to Light Up Dark Areas

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

TOTK - Items Partial Banner

List of All Items

List of Item Types

Types of Items
TOTK - Materials IconMaterials TOTK - Zonai Devices IconZonai Devices TOTK - Key Items IconKey Items

List of Other Key Item s

List of Items
Legend of Zelda TOTK Royal Bridle Royal Bridle Legend of Zelda TOTK Royal Saddle Royal Saddle Legend of Zelda TOTK Monster Saddle Monster Saddle Legend of Zelda TOTK Monster Bridle Monster Bridle
Legend of Zelda TOTK Earthwake Manual Earthwake Manual Legend of Zelda TOTK Dispelling Darkness Medal Dispelling Darkness Medal Legend of Zelda TOTK Vow of Mineru, Sage of Spirit Vow of Mineru, Sage of Spirit Legend of Zelda TOTK Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water
Legend of Zelda TOTK Sleepover Ticket Sleepover Ticket Legend of Zelda TOTK Extravagant Bridle Extravagant Bridle Legend of Zelda TOTK Extravagant Saddle Extravagant Saddle Legend of Zelda TOTK Vow of Riju, Sage of Lightning Vow of Riju, Sage of Lightning
Legend of Zelda TOTK Vow of Yunobo, Sage of Fire Vow of Yunobo, Sage of Fire Legend of Zelda TOTK Old Map Old Map Legend of Zelda TOTK Knight Knight's Bridle Legend of Zelda TOTK Knight Knight's Saddle
Legend of Zelda TOTK Vow of Tulin, Sage of Wind Vow of Tulin, Sage of Wind Legend of Zelda TOTK Traveler Traveler's Bridle Legend of Zelda TOTK Traveler Traveler's Saddle Legend of Zelda TOTK Schema Stone Schema Stone
Legend of Zelda TOTK Travel Medallion Prototype Travel Medallion Prototype Legend of Zelda TOTK Travel Medallion Travel Medallion Legend of Zelda TOTK Towing Harness Towing Harness Legend of Zelda TOTK Pony Points Card Pony Points Card
Legend of Zelda TOTK Paraglider Paraglider Legend of Zelda TOTK Camera Camera Legend of Zelda TOTK Purah Pad Purah Pad Legend of Zelda TOTK Energy Cell Energy Cell

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1 Anonymous Anonymous over 2 years

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