Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Lightroots Guide 120 Locations and Maps

Hidden beneath the surface of Hyrule lies a network of glowing roots that mirror the shrines above-each one a beacon waiting to be uncovered. But how many of these mysterious lightroots are scattered across the Depths?

The Depths, the lowest layer of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is a dark world that mirrors the Surface level. The darkness is full of gloom-afflicted enemies, lost treasures, and the threatening Yiga Clan, all of which are almost impossible to spot unless you’ve activated the nearby lightroots. Lightroots function similarly to Skyview Towers, as they reveal a portion of the map, but there are a lot more of them down in the Depths.

How many lightroots are there in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

There are exactly 120 lightroots scattered throughout the Depths in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, mirroring the 120 surface shrines one-to-one across the underground map. Activating each lightroot reveals a patch of the Depths, creates a fast-travel point, and gradually fills in the entire subterranean map as you work through all 120 locations. Players who manage to activate every lightroot not only illuminate the whole underground region but also receive the Dispelling Darkness Medal as a completion reward.​

There are a total of 120 lightroots in the Depths. Each lightroot has a corresponding shrine that can be found directly above it on the Surface. If you take a closer look, you’ll find out that the name of each lightroot is just its corresponding shrine’s name backwards. For example, the Jiosin Shrine is above the Nisoij Lightroot, while the Susuyai Shrine is above the Iayusus Lightroot.

How to find lightroots in the Depths

Lightroots are easiest to track by using surface shrines as guides, since every shrine on Hyrule’s map has a matching Lightroot directly beneath it in the Depths. Drop through chasms near a shrine you have already visited, then ride a Zonai vehicle or follow safer ridgelines toward the faint glow of the Lightroot bulb in the distance. Activating each one not only turns it into a fast-travel point but also clears Gloom from your hearts, so chart a path that chains nearby Lightroots together to gradually cover more of the underground map.​

The easiest way to find a lightroot is by finding its shrine counterpart, and then heading to the same location in the Depths. However, some of the lightroots – like the Apapes Lightroot in the Central Hyrule Depths – can be particularly difficult to find because of the Depths’ layout.

Water features on the Surface create walls in the Depths, so certain areas are completely walled in. You’ll need to find the specific chasm entrance to enter said areas, and they can be hidden in a cave, locked behind a quest, or even located under an entire village. If you’re having a hard time revealing a portion of your Depths map, take a note of the area on the Surface, and remember that the Depths is just a mirror of what you can see on the Surface.

Vehicles are your friend in the Depths! The incredible hover bike is just one example of a vehicle that allows you to easily traverse the darkness. Attach two angled fans to a steering stick (as shown in the image above) to create your own. If you see an orangish bulb in the distance, this handy contraption will take you there with ease as long as you have the energy cells.

What do you get for finding all of the lightroots?

The reward for finding all 120 Lightroots is the Dispelling Darkness Medal, which lights up The Depths and helps you see your surroundings more clearly. This medal also commemorates full underground exploration and makes navigating the Depths easier as you search for hidden areas and loot.​

Where to find all Lightroot locations map

Interactive maps and guides list all 120 Lightroot locations in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Reliable sources provide coordinates and regional breakdowns for the Depths. Activating them fully reveals the Depths map and grants the Dispelling Darkness Medal.​

Top Resources

• IGN Depths Map: Interactive map showing all 120 Lightroots with precise locations.​

• Game8 Guide: Regional maps (e.g., Akkala Sea Depths) with coordinates like Kawisar Lightroot at 4659, 3249, -0454.​

• Gamertw List: Full table of coordinates, such as Muotue Lightroot at -3508, 3569, -0820 and Misisi Lightroot at 1842, 2843, -0832.​

Sample Coordinates

Navigation Tips

Lightroots correspond to surface Shrines (names reversed), making them easier to locate from above. Videos on YouTube demonstrate paths to clusters, like those near chasms in Rito Village or Death Mountain. Use Brightbloom Seeds to spot their glow in darkness.​​

Show a downloadable Depths map with all Lightroots marked

No official downloadable Depths map with all Lightroots marked exists from Nintendo, but interactive online maps and community tools provide comprehensive overlays. Fans have created detailed resources using in-game data for easy reference. These often overlay Lightroot positions (mirroring surface Shrines) on the full Depths layout.​

Interactive Maps

• Zelda Dungeon Interactive Map: Filter for Depths and Lightroots; zoomable with markers like Apapes Lightroot (coordinates 0221, 1084, -0495).​

• IGN Depths Map: Full 120 Lightroot overlay, built from game data; accessible via browser.​

• Game8 Regional Maps: Downloadable images per area (e.g., Great Abyss) with precise pins.​

Community Downloads

Reddit shares high-res PNGs of completed Depths maps marked for Lightroots and bosses; check r/TOTK for direct image links. The “Tears Companion” mobile app offers offline maps with all 120 spots, Koroks, and chasms. YouTube videos (e.g., JSkeleton’s guide) include timestamps for full map reveals at 2:00.​

Access Tips

Visit zeldadungeon.net or game8.co for browser-based maps; screenshot or print for in-game use. Lightroots align directly under Shrines, so export your Shrine map and flip coordinates for a DIY version.​