Glide from the Lookout Landing Tower to reach Hyrule Castle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on for a detailed guide on how to get to Hyrule Castle, the Throne Room, things to prepare before exploring, all chest locations, and the things you can do in Hyrule Castle.

Preparing for Hyrule Castle

Things to Prepare

Things to Prepare for Hyrule Castle
Barbarian Helm	Barbarian Armor	Barbarian Leg Wraps	Hood of the Depths
Tunic of the Depths	Gaiters of the Depths	Fierce Deity Sword	Steel Lizal Bow

Hyrule Castle has a myriad of tough enemies waiting at almost every corner of the castle. If you're planning to head there early or just want to visit the area outside of the Main Quest, make sure that you have armor capable of letting you deal as much damage as possible, like the Barbarian Armor Set.

You can also opt to protect yourself from the Gloom that has consumed the castle by equipping the Depths Armor Set or eating Warding dishes which give Link Gloom Resistance.

Weapon-wise, it is best to bring melee weapons and bows with high firepower if you plan on fighting your way in.

Progress Through Main Quests

The entirety of Hyrule Castle is meant to be explored during the second part of Crisis at Hyrule Castle, which is halfway through the Main Quests and right after helping all four main regions in Hyrule during Regional Phenomena.

By that point, you should also have all four Sages at your side, who will provide assistance during combat.

You Can Go to Hyrule Castle Anytime

Due to the slight non-linearity of the game, you can technically go to Hyrule Castle anytime you want.

Aside from the castle floating high in the sky, nothing is barring you from entering it early in the game after clearing the Great Sky Island and getting the paraglider.

Main Quests Walkthroughs and Recommended Order

How to Get to Hyrule Castle

Paraglide from Lookout Landing Tower

Paragliding is one of the best ways to reach Hyrule Castle. Simply head to the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower located in Lookout Landing, launch Link to the sky, and paraglide from there.

You will need to advance the story to get the paraglider, so don't forget to obtain it first!

How to Get the Paraglider and All Paraglider Designs

Cook Stamina Dishes or Elixirs

Ingredients to Use to Extend Stamina
Stamella Shroom	Restless Cricket	Energetic Rhino Beetle	Endura Carrot

If you're coming to Hyrule Castle with a low stamina gauge, you might want to bring some Endura Carrot dishes with you. This is to help you restore and increase your max stamina after eating. One Endurra carrot may suffice, but to be sure, bring at least two!

You can also cook Energizing Dishes if you do not have any Endura Carrots. This will help you recover any missing stamina from paragliding or climbing.

Coooking Guide: List of Food and Dishes

Hyrule Castle Map

Hyrule Castle Map - Jump to a Section!
1F	B1
B2	B3

Hyrule Castle has four levels, each one containing tough enemies intended to be faced midway through the game.

You will explore the majority of the castle during the second part of Crisis at Hyrule Castle.

1F

B1

B2

B3

Hyrule Castle Chest Locations

#	How to Get Treasure Chests
1	1F - Royal Guard's Sword
2	1F - Purple Rupees
3	1F - Royal Guard's Bow
4	1F - Royal Broadsword
5	1F - Gold Rupees
6	1F - Champion's Leathers
7	1F - Royal Bow
8	1F - Royal Shield
9	B1 - Royal Guard Cap
10	B1 - Royal Halberd
11	B2 - Arrows x5
12	B2 - Royal Claymore
13	B2 - Royal Claymore
14	B3 - Royal Guard Boots

1F - Royal Guard's Sword

From the Sanctum in the middle of 1F, head southwest to reach a spire where Princess Zelda's Study is located. Open the chest to get a Royal Guard's Sword.

1F - Purple Rupees

From the Sanctum in the middle of 1F, head to the upper most level and walk towards the left. Upon meeting a staircase leading upstairs, head right and follow the corridor to reach the chest containing Purple Rupees.

1F - Royal Guard's Bow

Head to a ruined spire southeast of the Sanctum. Open the chest to get a Royal Guard's Bow.

1F - Royal Broadsword

Go to the floor above the Sanctum. Head to the left side of the room and you'll see a chest containing a Royal Broadsword among the rubble.

1F - Gold Rupees

Head to the topmost level of the central spire of Hyrule Castle. Open the chest to get Gold Rupees.

1F - Champion's Leathers

Light the two fire pits near the thrones in the Sanctum. Once lit, the treasure chest containing the Champion's Leathers will appear behind the seats.

1F - Royal Bow

Head to a tower with a blue roof southeast of 1F. Climb to the roof to find the chest containing a Royal Bow.

1F - Royal Shield

Head inside a fort found southeast of 1F. Open the chest to get a Royal Shield.

B1 - Royal Guard Cap

Head to the left side of the B1 map to reach Princess Zelda's Room. Open the chest behind the divider to get the Royal Guard Cap.

B1 - Royal Halberd

Head to a tower with a blue roof southeast of 1F. Jump down to reach B1 and find the treasure chest containing a Royal Halberd.

B2 - Arrows x5

In the small lake on the right side of B2, retrieve the wooden chest from the water. Open it to get 5 Arrows.

B2 - Royal Claymore

In the small lake on the right side of B2, retrieve the metal treasure chest from the water. Open it to get a Royal Claymore.

B2 - Royal Claymore

Head to the fort on the left side of B2. Open the chest to obtain a Royal Claymore.

B3 - Royal Guard Boots

At the northern part of the Library, use Ultrahand to move a detachable bookshelf. Head inside the King's Study and open the chest containing the Royal Guard Boots.

Things To Do in Hyrule Castle

Things To Do in Hyrule Castle
Visit the Serutabomac Shrine Get the Champion's Leathers Get the Hylian Shield Collect Dropped Weapons

Visit the Serutabomac Shrine

The first thing you would want to do when you reach Hyrule Castle is head straight to the Serutabomac Shrine. This is to unlock the warp point, making it easier for you to come back once you decide to leave.
Serutabomac Shrine Guide

Get the Champion's Leathers Body Armor

You can get the new Champion's Leathers by simply heading to the Throne Room. It is one of the best body armors available due to its high defense power, despite not having any special effects.

How to Get the Champion's Leathers

Obtain the armor to complete A New Champion's Tunic side quest

Obtaining the Champion's Leathers from Hyrule Castle automatically completes the A New Champion's Tunic Side Quest.

A New Champion's Tunic Walkthrough

Get the Hylian Shield

You can also get the Hylian Shield the first time you reach Hyrule Castle at the docks area below. You do not need to reach the castle itself as the docks is still on the surface map.

The Hylian Shield is considered to be one of the best shields of the game as it holds a base defense power of 90.

How to Get the Hylian Shield Early

Collect Dropped Weapons

The Hyrule Castle is littered with powerful weapons you can loot when exploring the castle. These weapons will also respawn during Blood Moon, making it a great spot for weapon farming.

Dropped Weapon	Location
Royal Shield	Castle Library
Royal Broadsword	Castle Library
Royal Claymore	Third Floor Rubbles
Royal Halberd	Third Floor Exit
Knight's Shield	Second Floor Main Entrance
Knight's Broadsword	Second Floor Main Entrance
Knight's Halberd	Study Room Exit
Dusk Bow	Central Building Roof
Steel Lizal Bow	West Passage

Best Weapons and Shields

Hyrule Castle Weapon Farming Route

1	Take the stairs from the west side of the Serutabomac Shrine to access the Library.
2	Use your Ultrahand to move the bookcase away and to reveal the Study Room entrance.
3	Take the Royal Shield and Royal Broadsword.
4	Exit the Library and take the southern staircase to pick up the Knight's Halberd.
5	Continue climbing the staircase to the Third Floor and then take the Royal Claymore from the rubbles.
6	Defeat the Lizalfos to get the Steel Lizal Bow.
7	Use Ascend from the Third Floor.
8	Follow the slope up to the Main Entrance.
9	From the Main Entrance, climb up the staircase on the right to reach the second floor. Take the Knight's Broadsword and Knight's Shield from here.
10	Take the Knight's Halberd after climbing up the stairs.
11	Go back to the Main Entrance and take the other stairs to the Third Floor and then exit from the left window.
12	Climb up the ladder to take the Royal Halberd.
13	Use the ladder to reach the tower.
14	Use Ascend twice to climb up the roof.
15	Climb up the roof and take the Dusk Bow from the broken section.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

Tips and Tricks
A Beginner's Guide to Tears of the Kingdom

All Tips and Tricks Guides

New Features
How to Confuse Enemies	How to Cure Gloom
How to Blind Enemies	-
Combat Guides
Flurry Rush, Sneakstrike, and Deal Critical Damage	Weapon Modifiers Explained
How to Raise Defense	Passive Abilities for Weapons Explained
How to Upgrade Armor	How to Defeat Shielded Enemies
How to Throw Items and Materials	How to Repair Weapons
How to Get Earthwake Technique	How to Increase Weapon Durability
How to Parry	How to Sneakstrike
How to Perfect Dodge and Flurry Rush	Stealth Mechanics Explained
Exploration Guides
How to Dive	How to Shield Surf
How to Break Cracked Rocks	How to Use Minecarts
How to Cross the Freezing Water	Fast Travel Guide
How to Change the Weather	How to Get Heat Resistance
How to Make an Axe	How to Tame Wild Horses
How to Chop Down and Use Fallen Trees	How to Pass Time
How to Light Up Dark Areas	How to Get Epona
What to Do During a Thunderstorm	How to Get Cold Resistance
How to Check Coordinates	How to Climb Efficiently
How to Break Wooden Boxes	How to Make a Fire
How to Make a Raft	How to Make a Hover Bike
How to Use Rocket Shields	-
General Tips and Tricks
Zonai Dispenser Guide	How to Expand Inventory
Best Settings to Use	Pony Points Guide
How to Increase Health and Stamina	How to Swap Hearts for Stamina
How to Get the Paraglider and All Paraglider Designs	amiibo Unlocks and List of Compatible amiibo
Blood Moon Explained	Missables and One-Time Events Guide
Whistle Effects and How to Use	How to Farm Crops
How to Heal	Post Game Content Guide: Is There a New Game Plus?
Kochi Dye Shop Guide: How to Recolor Armor	Ending Explained: How to Watch the True Ending
List of Unlockables	How to Get Ganon's Horse
Farming Guides
How to Farm Arrows	Bubbul Gem Guide
How to Get More Energy Cells and Increase Energy	Early Game Rupee Farming
How to Farm Weapons	Dragon Part Farming Guide
How to Get Pristine Weapons	-
Notable Item Location Guides
How to Get the Travel Medallion	How to Get the Champion's Leathers Early
How to Get the Hylian Shield Early	How to Get the Master Sword
How to Get the Classic Green Tunic	Where to Find Wild Greens
How to Get Ring Garland	Misko's Treasure Locations
How to Get Monster Medals	How to Get All Champion Weapons
Puzzle Solution Guides
How to Solve the Water Temple Spinning Tower	Where to Find King Dorephan
How to Solve the Gerudo Light Puzzle	Voe and You Class Solutions
Map Location Guides
All Stable Locations	All Sage's Will Locations
How to Get to Hyrule Castle	How to Get to Lost Woods and Enter Korok Forest
Great Fairy Locations and How to Unlock	How to Find the Light Dragon: Location and Drops
How to Find Farosh: Location and Drops	How to Find Naydra: Location and Drops
How to Find Dinraal: Location and Drops	How to Reach Abandoned Hebra Mine
Satori Cherry Blossom Tree Locations and Guide	How to Unlock Royal Hidden Passage
All Addison Sign Locations	All Forge Construct Locations
How to Get into Gerudo Secret Club	All Coliseum Locations and Rewards
Koltin Locations and List of Rewards	Satori (King of the Mountain) Locations
Where to Find Dondons	How to Get to Toto Lake
All Goddess Statue Locations	-
Tier List Guides
Best Early Game Armor	Best Armor Sets (Equipment)
Best Weapons and Shields	Best Horses
Best Equipment for Exploration	Best Fuse Materials and Weapon Combinations
Best Modes of Travel	-
Glitches and Exploits
List of Glitches and Exploits	How to Duplicate Weapons, Bows, and Shields
How to Duplicate Materials	-
FAQs
Can You Pet the Dogs?	Does Saved Data Carry Over?
Should You Play BotW First?	What Happens When You Die?
How Does Autosave Work?	What Happened to Link's House?
Do Materials Respawn?	How to Lower and Raise Hylian Hood
How to Change the Difficulty	When Do Shops Restock?
Is There a Master Mode?	-