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Josha Profile and Backstory

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Zelda TotK - Josha Profile and Backstory
Josha is a new character in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK) who researches the Hyrule Depths. Read on to see Josha's profile and her backstory, and learn more about her role in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK).

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Role in Tears of the Kingdom

Researches the Hyrule Depths

Zelda TotK - Josha
Josha is a researcher that focuses on the mysteries of the Hyrule Depths. She theorizes that mysterious people possibly lived in the Depths and wants to retrieve more artifacts to prove this right. However, Robbie prevents her from doing so simply because of its dangers.

Camera Work in the Depths Walkthrough

Can Help Unlock Autobuild

Zelda TotK - Josha Schema Stone
After finishing your first temple, Josha will send you back to the Depths as part of the new A Mystery in the Depths Main Quest. Doing this mission will let you to unlock Autobuild and register schematics.

A Mystery in the Depths Walkthrough

Josha Character Profile

Head of the Depths Research Team

Zelda TotK - Josha in Camera Work in the Depths Quest

Josha makes her debut in Tears of the Kingdom as the main researcher of the Hyrule Depths. She also works with Purah to learn more about Princess Zelda's whereabouts.

Hyrule Depths Map

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Character Profile
A young scientist whose genius earned her the role of heading up Depths research.

Josha finds it thrilling to be working with Purah, and though she helps with various investigations into Princess Zelda's disappearance, she's glad to focus her time on the Depths.

Investigates the Depths with Robbie

Zelda Totk - Robbie
Despite her wanting to research the Depths, Robbie never allows Josha to go underground. Instead, Robbie volunteers himself and Link to do these missions for her.
Robbie Profile and Backstory

Josha Backstory

Works with Purah

Zelda TotK - Reporting to Josha
Josha dedicates her time to work with Purah and learn more about Zelda's disappearance. She also investigates the Hyrule Depths to find out more about its history.

Purah Profile and Backstory

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

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All New and Returning Characters

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All Characters
TOTK - Link IconLink TOTK - Zelda IconZelda TOTK - Ganondorf Gerudo Form IconGanondorf TOTK - Rauru IconRauru
Tears of the Kingdom - Sidon IconSidon Tears of the Kingdom - Riju IconRiju Tears of the Kingdom - Tulin IconTulin YunoboYunobo
TOTK - Purah IconPurah TOTK - Robbie IconRobbie Zelda TotK - ImpaImpa Zelda TotK - JoshaJosha
Zelda TotK - PayaPaya Zelda TotK - TebaTeba Zelda TotK - YonaYona Zelda TotK - DorephanDorephan
Zelda TotK - BuliaraBuliara Zelda TotK - Rhondson and HudsonRhondson and Hudson Zelda TotK - TauroTauro Zelda TotK - HestuHestu
Zelda TotK - Great Deku TreeDeku Tree Zelda TotK - MineruMineru Zelda TotK - Master KohgaMaster Kohga

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