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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)
Impa Profile and Backstory
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Impa makes her return to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK) to investigate the geoglyphs and dragon's tears and find clues about Princess Zelda's whereabouts. Read on to learn more about Impa and get to know her profile, backstory, and her role in Tears of the Kingdom.
Role in Tears of the Kingdom
Investigates Princess Zelda's Disappearance
In Tears of the Kingdom, you will first meet Impa during the Impa and the Geoglyphs Main Quest. She believes that the geoglyph will provide clues to Princess Zelda's disappearance.
You can find her in front of the New Serenne Stable, near the broken hot-air balloon.
Impa and the Geoglyphs Walkthrough
Confirms Princess Zelda's Fate
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After finding all the Dragon's Tears from Geoglyphs, Impa confirms that Princess Zelda would not be able to return to her true form after becoming the Light Dragon. Despite this, she is determined that there is a way to restore her back to her true form and tries to find answers from ancient literature.
The Dragon's Tears Walkthrough
Impa Character Profile
Former Chief of Sheikah
Impa is the former chief of Sheikah who also served the royal family of Hyrule. During the Calamity, she stepped down from position to guide Link and made her granddaughter Paya resume her duties as the Chief.
In-Game Character Profile
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| Former chief of the Sheikah who served the royal family of Hyrule for generations and is a living witness to its near extinction. Sometime after guiding Link through the Calamity, Impa made her granddaughter Paya the new chief. Being over a century old hasn't stopped Impa from doing her part in the search for Princess Zelda. She's investigating the geoglyphs around Hyrule-certain they will provide clues to where the princess is. |
Sister of Purah
Impa is the younger sister of Purah. They are both from Kakariko Village. While Impa spent most of her time serving the royal family of Hyrule, Purah focused more on researching Sheikah and Zonai Technology.
Grandmother of Paya
Impa is the grandmother of Paya, who eventually takes her place as the Chief of Sheikah.
Impa Backstory
Former Royal Adviser
Impa is a former royal adviser of Hyrule who served the kingdom for many years. She also served as a mentor and source of information to Link in during his quests and explorations.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides
All New and Returning Characters
List of All Characters
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 Link |
 Zelda |
 Ganondorf |
 Rauru |
 Sidon |
 Riju |
 Tulin |
 Yunobo |
 Purah |
 Robbie |
 Impa |
 Josha |
 Paya |
 Teba |
 Yona |
 Dorephan |
 Buliara |
 Rhondson and Hudson |
 Tauro |
 Hestu |
 Deku Tree |
 Mineru |
 Master Kohga |
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Impa Profile and Backstory
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