Hidden deep in the icy reaches of the Hebra Mountains, the Otak Shrine tests both your endurance and puzzle-solving skill. This guide reveals how to find its exact location, solve its challenges, and claim the rewards waiting in the frost.
When you’re done, our shrine locations page or interactive Hyrule map can direct you toward something else to do.
Otak Shrine location
Otak Shrine is located in the snowy region of the Hebra Mountains, southeast of Rospro Pass Skyview Tower. Its coordinates are roughly (-4391, 3714, 0212), placing it on a ridge overlooking several icy valleys. The area is cold, so players should equip armor or food that provides cold resistance before heading there. The shrine can be reached by gliding from nearby cliffs or by climbing up the slopes using stamina-boosting items.
The Otak Shrine is found within the Hebra Mountains region, around the Icefall Foothills near the northwest corner of the map. The exact coordinates are (-4391, 3714, 0212).
Otak Shrine and “Proving Grounds: Traps” walkthrough
Otak Shrine, located in the Hebra Mountains, features the puzzle “Proving Grounds: Traps,” which tests timing and awareness. Inside, Link begins without his equipment and must rely on the tools provided within the shrine. Use environmental hazards like spiked balls, flamethrowers, and pressure switches to defeat the Construct enemies efficiently. The key to success is luring foes into traps rather than engaging them directly. Once all enemies are defeated, the exit activates, granting access to the final chest and the Light of Blessing.
The “Proving Grounds: Traps” quest in the Otak Shrine pits an arsenal-less Link against a number of Soldier Constructs. There are a number of traps scattered around the room, allowing you to go full Home Alone on the killer bots.
1. As you enter the shrine, grab the thick stick, old wooden bow, and arrows. You’ll need them to stave off the bots and fusions later.
2. Upon entrance you’ll find two Soldier Constructs to the right. The one swinging a Zonai longsword will approach – and you should let it. Break out your bow and aim for the torch hanging above some dry leaves. Time it just right to catch the Construct in the flame, then knock it out.
3. Head up the stairs to the right to find a boulder and use Fuse to create a hammer. Then knock out the Construct firing arrows your way. No tricks here – just bust it up with the newly acquired Zonai longsword.
4. Head straight across the upper platform to catch the sight of two more Constructs. When they home in on your presence (watch for the yellow exclamation points), lure them down the stairs to the mini room in the middle propped up by the rock pillar. Smash the pillar when the Constructs are standing in the shadow of the mini room to crush them with a big block. Then in your best Macaulay Culkin impression, say, “You guys give up? Or are you thirsty for more?”
5. Head back up the stairs to find a Construct who likely did not follow you down the stairs and who will be very surprised to learn a hero is bashing his buddies apart! Grab the lit torch with Ultrahand to throw a flame toward the dry leaves on the platform and light up the Construct. As it runs for safety, clobber it.
6. Run down the stairs and to your right to find another staircase leading up to two more Constructs. There are dry leaves for fire-setting but with the current equipment, they’re easy to charge and take out. Have fun!
How to melt the ice blocks to reach Otak Shrine
Otak Shrine Ice Location
Ice blocks blocking Otak Shrine are at the Icefall Foothills Cave entrance in Hebra Mountains, coordinates around -4424, 3779, 0225.
Methods to Melt Ice
Use Fire Fruit fused to arrows, Bomb Flowers with fire, Fire Arrows, or flame-based weapons like fire-imbued swords to melt the thick ice pillars at the entrance. Inside the cave, shoot Bomb Flower arrows at additional ice blocks near the back or use repeated jumps to shatter the thin icy floor leading downward.
Step-by-Step Access
Start by clearing the entrance ice with fire sources to enter the cave safely. Defeat Bokoblins behind inner ice, then melt the final south wall ice to reveal the shrine after dropping through the floor pit.
Best tools to melt ice blocks quickly in Tears of the Kingdom
Zonai Flame Emitters stand out as the fastest tool for melting ice blocks in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Fuse one to a weapon or shield, or drop multiple on the ground and activate them near the ice for rapid, continuous melting without durability loss on most gear.
Ruby Rods (Ruby fused to a Magic Rod) provide a steady fire stream when equipped, even over the shoulder, melting ice passively as Link stands nearby.
Fire Fruit arrows, Flame Blades held close (no swinging needed), or campfires from wood and flint offer reliable backups, with multiple sources speeding up larger blocks like those at Otak Shrine.
