Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

How to Get Through the Lost Woods and Cure Deku Tree

Zelda TOTK - How to Get to the Lost Woods and Cure Deku Tree

Defeat Gloom Hands and Phantom Ganon to cure the Deku Tree in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to see a walkthrough to get through the Lost Woods and Korok Forest, how to cure the Deku Tree, and more!

How to Get through the Lost Woods



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Enter the Minshi Woods Chasm

Minshi Woods Chasm Map Location
Coordinates
1059, 1651, 0165

You will need to enter the Minshi Woods Chasm to get to Korok Forest. To get there players can fast travel to Ekochiu Shrine and head north of the Woodland Stable to find the Korok Forest.

Travel Through Korok Grove

Zelda TotK - Use the Poes to Navigate in the Dark
When you head down underground, you will find a group of Poes on the northern side of the area. Follow these Poes to reach the area where you can find the exit that leads to the Korok Forest.

To light up larger areas of the grove, use Brightbloom seeds. Attach them to Link's arrow and fire over a dark area to illuminate it.

Another way to make navigating easier is to use the surface map to get through the area and use the Korok Forest map. The Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower should reveal this portion of the map!

How to Exchange Poes

Place a pin on the exit

Zelda TotK - Place a pin on the exit
As you follow the group of Poes, you will reach an area filled with Gloom and the exit at the north. Use the scope to place the pin, so you can rely on the minimap and reach the area.

Use Ascend to Reach Korok Forest

Zelda TotK - Use Ascend to Reach Korok Forest
Once you reach the temple-like area, use Ascend on the ceiling to pass through it and arrive at the Korok Forest in the surface.

Korok Forest Location

Enter the Wicked Tree to Get Back to the Entrance

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom TotK - Lost Woods
In any case you get lost, find the Wicked Tree at the south east section of the area. The Wicked Tree is an angry-looking tree that you can find around Korok Forest. You can board this tree and it will take you to the entrance of the Lost Woods.

How to Cure the Deku Tree in the Lost Woods



Jump Through Deku Tree Chasm

To find the Gloom Hands and Phantom Ganon to beat, jump through the Deku Tree Chasm. In preparation for the upcoming battle it's best to bring Sundelion-based dishes to restore hearts afflicted by gloom as well as using the Gloom-resistant equipment like Midna's Helmet.

Defeat Gloom Hands in Deku Tree's Trunk

At the first phase of the fight with the Gloom Hands, paraglide down the second ledge from the top. Place a Zonai Stake on the Gloom-filled area and stand on it. From there, you can attack the Gloom Hands from a safe distance.

It is recommended to fuse the Arrow with a Keese Eyeball to make it easier for you to hit the Gloom Hand.

How to Beat Gloom Hands

Defeating Phantom Ganon Restores Korok Forest

After defeating the Gloom Hands it transforms into Phantom Ganon, which Link will have to beat. Beating Phantom Ganon cures the Deku Tree and allows the Korok Forest to be fully explored including doing its Shrines, and the quest to find the Master Sword.

Players will know that the forest is restored back to normal as Hestu will reappear.
How to Beat Phantom Ganon Boss

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