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Zelda Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Treasure of the Gerudo Desert

Treasure of the Gerudo Desert is a Side Quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK) that can be found in Gerudo Town. Read on to learn how to unlock Treasure of the Gerudo Desert, its location and rewards, walkthrough, as well as how to complete it.

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How to Unlock Treasure of the Gerudo Desert

Finish Riju of Gerudo Town and Talk to Riju

Tears of the Kingdom TOTK Treasure of the Gerudo Desert How to Unlock

To start the Treasure of the Gerudo Desert side quest, you'll need to finish Riju of Gerudo Town first which is part of the main questline. This is required since Riju won't appear in the throne room until you've completed this Regional Phenomena subquest.

Riju of Gerudo Town Walkthrough

Treasure of the Gerudo Desert Location and Rewards

Gerudo Desert - Gerudo Town

Tears of the Kingdom TOTK

Gerudo Town is situated in the middle of the Gerudo Desert. Follow the main path to the west from Kara Kara Bazaar and you'll end up in the town.

The exact coordinates for this quest on the map are -3885, -2964, 0051.

Gerudo Desert Region Map

Rewards

Rewards
・Vah Naboris Divine Helm

Treasure of the Gerudo Desert Walkthrough Guide

How to Complete Treasure of the Gerudo Desert
CheckmarkSpeak to Riju in the Throne Room
CheckmarkHead Northwest of Gerudo Town
CheckmarkThrow Bombs at the Crack on the Ground
CheckmarkDestroy the Boulders Inside
CheckmarkOpen the Treasure Chest

Speak to Riju in the Throne Room

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Speak to Riju

Travel to Gerudo Town and talk to Riju; she will mention a riddle by Mineru, a Sage of Spirit. The riddle hints a treasure hidden underground.

Head Northwest of Gerudo Town

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Bone Ruins

Travel northwest of Gerudo Town until you reach the West Barrens. You will eventually stumble upon a huge animal-like bone ruins.

Throw Bombs at the Crack on the Ground

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Destroy the Crack on the Ground

Look for a crack on the ground and use Bomb Flowers to create an opening, then jump down the hole afterwards.

Destroy the Boulders Inside

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Destroy the Boulders

You'll find yourself in the West Gerudo Underground Ruins filled with multiple boulders inside. Keep destroying the rocks using bombs until you reach a room with a lone chest inside.

Open the Treasure Chest

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Open the Treasure Chest

Open the treasure chest and you'll receive the Vah Naboris Divine Helm. This will automatically complete the side quest.

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