Hidden deep in the icy reaches of Hebra, the Sinatanika Shrine tests both skill and patience with a clever mix of puzzles and traps. This guide breaks down every challenge and trick inside, showing the quickest route to its secret chest and Light of Blessing.
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Sinatanika Shrine location
Sinatanika Shrine is situated in the Hebra Mountains region, northwest of the map near Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower. The shrine lies on a snowy ridge overlooking several frozen valleys, so players should prepare for cold resistance before traveling there. Reaching it typically involves gliding or climbing from nearby cliffs, with the marker visible once you ascend high ground in the surrounding area.
The Sinatanika Shrine is found within the Akkala Highlands region. The shrine is easily accessible by running around the Surface of Hyrule. Its exact coordinates are (3839, 2301, 0048).
Sinatanika Shrine walkthrough
The Sinatanika Shrine puzzle focuses on manipulating stone balls and switches to open gates and reach the final chest. Use Recall to reverse the motion of the moving platforms and Ascend to reach higher areas. Make sure to collect the chest along the way before gliding toward the exit. The final section involves precise timing with Recall to ride the stone ball platform up to the shrine’s end.
As the puzzle name suggests, this shrine will teach you to pull off the perfect Sneakstrike – a technique you can use if you approach an enemy from behind undetected. You can move more quietly while wearing certain gear, like the Stealth Armor, but we completed this shrine with a set that doesn’t boost stealth.
1. There is a stationary Zonai construct in the middle of the room surrounded by low walls. Press down on the L-stick to crouch and walk around quietly.
2. While staying crouched, walk around the outside of the low walls to quietly make your way to the other end of the room.
3. There are gaps in the walls so make sure the Zonai construct is not looking in Link’s direction as you walk past the gaps. (If you don’t do a Sneakstrike, you will be reset to the front of the room and have to try again.)
4. Walk around the walls to the opposite side of where you started so that Link is located directly behind the Zonai construct.
5. While still crouched, walk up behind the Zonai construct slowly without being detected. If you do this correctly, the screen will prompt an option where you can press Y to Sneakstrike. If you do the Sneakstrike, the shrine will congratulate you and have you start a new challenge.
6. For the second challenge, the Zonai construct will move around a bit more. Once again, you’ll need to sneak behind it. The key here is to sneak up as it investigates an area.
7. As the Zonai construct looks into a particular area, walk up behind it quietly and do the Snreakstrike again. You might need to cut through the middle area as we did. It should not detect you so long you move slowly enough.
Best route to reach Sinatanika Shrine from Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower
The best route from Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower to Sinatanika Shrine takes advantage of the tower’s height for a quick glide. It’s a straightforward northeast path covering roughly halfway to Octorok Lake.
Step-by-Step Route
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Fast travel to Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower in the Akkala Highlands and activate it if not already done.
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Launch from the tower using the Skyview launch, then immediately glide northeast toward Octorok Lake.
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Spot the shrine on a small rise in the open plains below coastal cliffs at coordinates around (3848, 2295, 0047); adjust your glide slightly southeast if overshooting.
Travel Time and Tips
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The glide takes under a minute with full stamina; no ground obstacles or enemies block the direct path.
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If low on stamina, eat stamella shrooms or use a stamina elixir beforehand; the shrine is visible from the air halfway to the lake.
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Land directly on or near the shrine entrance-no climbing required.
Glide path and windtips from Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower to the shrine
Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower provides an ideal launch point for gliding to Sinatanika Shrine due to its elevation and clear line of sight northeast. The path leverages natural updrafts and avoids stamina-draining headwinds by staying on a mostly downhill trajectory.
Precise Glide Directions
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Activate the Skyview launch to gain maximum height (over 3000 units up), then angle your glide northeast (roughly 45° from north) toward Octorok Lake.
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Maintain a steady descent while keeping the Akkala Highlands’ coastal cliffs on your right; the shrine appears as a small stone structure on a grassy rise at (3848, 2295, 0047).
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Adjust slightly southeast (10-15°) mid-glide if drifting too far north to align directly with the shrine.
Windtips and Stamina Management
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Expect tailwind assistance from regional updrafts near Ulri Mountain’s slopes early in the glide, extending your distance by 20-30%; spam the glide button to regain stamina wheels faster.
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No major crosswinds block the path, but watch for occasional gusts near Octorok Lake-counter by leaning into them briefly to stabilize.
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Full stamina (3 wheels) reaches the shrine in 40-50 seconds; upgrade with stamella shrooms if needed, and land softly to conserve momentum.
