Hidden deep in the chilling Hebra Mountains, the Otutsum Shrine challenges players with icy winds, shifting gears, and precision timing. Here’s how to crack its puzzles and claim the rewards waiting in its frozen halls.
Otutsum Shrine location
Otutsum Shrine is found in the Hebra Mountains region, near Lake Kilsie, at coordinates (-4468, 2115, 0114). The shrine sits on an icy plateau, requiring cold resistance gear or food to safely reach it. From the Rospro Pass Skyview Tower, glide northwest toward Lake Kilsie until you spot the shrine’s glow among the snow-covered cliffs. Its remote position makes it easier to locate by flying rather than climbing through the harsh mountain terrain.
Otutsum Shrine is found within the Gerudo Highlands region. Its exact location is (-4468, -0670, 0509). The Gerudo Highlands are cold, so make sure you have some spicy meals and elixirs or, better yet, have the Snowquill Armor set equipped.
The closest tower is the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower. You’ll find Otutsum Shrine directly to the northwest. It’s a bit of a haul to get there, but you can reach it with about two stamina rings’ worth of paragliding.
If you approach on foot (or just too low while paragliding), you might catch the attention of the nearby Frost Gleeok atop Gerudo Summit or the White-Maned Lynel in Risoka Snowfield, so be careful.
Otutsum Shrine walkthrough
Otutsum Shrine challenges players with a mix of precision and timing. Use Recall to reverse the movement of the large stone platforms and reach higher areas. Activate the switch to move the blocks, then reverse their motion to ride them across. For the final section, combine Recall and gliding to reach the shrine’s end and claim your reward.
What cold resistance gear to use for Gerudo Highlands
Snowquill Armor Set provides the best cold resistance for Gerudo Highlands in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It negates freezing effects when fully upgraded and worn together.
Primary Gear Recommendation
Purchase the Snowquill Set (Headdress, Tunic, Trousers) from the Brazen Beak shop in Rito Village for 650, 500, and 1,000 Rupees respectively. One piece grants level 1 resistance (for mild cold), while two or more provide level 2 needed for Gerudo Highlands’ extreme chill.
Alternatives and Supplements
Archaic Warm Greaves, found early on Great Sky Island near Gutanbac Shrine, offer basic protection but pair well with food. Cook Spicy Peppers (5 for strongest elixir, 12+ minutes duration) or Sunny Meals for temporary boosts; hold a fire weapon like a Flameblade for minor aid. Ruby Circlet from Gerudo Town adds another option.
Where to buy Snowquill armor set
Snowquill Armor Set is sold at the Brazen Beak shop in Rito Village, located at coordinates (-3628, 1792, 0186).
Purchase Details
All three pieces-Snowquill Headdress (650 Rupees), Snowquill Tunic (500 Rupees), and Snowquill Trousers (1,000 Rupees)-are available for purchase there, totaling 2,150 Rupees. The shop is run by Kheel before clearing the Wind Temple or Nekk afterward, with no prerequisites beyond having the funds.
Access Tips
Fast travel to Gatak Shrine for quick arrival, as Rito Village sits between Tabantha Frontier and Hebra. The Snowquill Tunic is also available at Mubs’ Shop in Lookout Landing post-Wind Temple, but the full set requires Brazen Beak.
