Addison won’t stop toppling every time you try to help him with those Hudson Construction signs, but there’s a clever trick to every one of his balancing acts. Here’s how to keep his signs upright, make him smile, and earn some neat rewards along the way.
That’s where Link comes in; in exchange for helping Addison with the signs, you’ll get small rewards and the joy of helping a fellow worker.
What are Hudson Construction puzzles in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
Hudson Construction puzzles are small physics-based challenges scattered across Hyrule, where players assist Addison in keeping his company’s signboards upright. Each puzzle involves using the Ultrahand ability to attach materials like planks, rocks, or posts to stabilize the sign’s structure without letting it fall. Success earns Link rewards such as rupees, food, and special items, while showcasing the creative building mechanics central to Tears of the Kingdom.
Hudson Construction puzzles are small physics puzzles found all around Hyrule. The general goal of each of these is to help Addison – one of the construction workers – with whatever his task is. Our first task was helping him prop up a Hudson Construction sign, for instance.
How to help Addison with Hudson Construction signs in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Addison can be found struggling to hold up Hudson Construction signs scattered across Hyrule. To help, use the Ultrahand ability to stabilize the sign with nearby objects-logs, rocks, or planks often do the trick-until Addison feels confident it can stand on its own. Once the structure is secure, speak to him again to complete the task and receive rewards like rupees, meals, or ingredients, along with a boost in Addison’s admiration for your support of Hudson Construction.
All of the puzzles are different. The first puzzle we found, found at (-0263, 0382, 0021), is simple: When Addison lets go of the sign, it falls to the side. There are a few sets of construction material nearby to keep the sign held upright – this particular sign just needs one piece of lumber added to keep it from falling over, like so:
The next of Addison’s puzzles we found was essentially the same sign, but taller. The solution there was similar, but the lumber needed a base created by more lumber to add height and stability.
You’ll want to look at how the sign will likely fall in order to judge how to best support it. First, go look at what materials you’re supplied with. The pile of stuff will always be nearby. The key element is that you’ll want to be creating a base for your structure so that your supports will stay upright with the added weight of the sign – usually, you’ll use lumber or wooden panels for that. Use Ultrahand extensively to create strong supports! A good base will keep anything upright.
Some puzzles offer less to work with than others; we found one sign with a base that needed to be weighted down with a rock, rather than needing to be propped up. The signs themselves (and sometimes their bases) are essentially hints on how to solve them, so do take care to inspect them.
The good news is that you get unlimited tries, so there’s no harm in being experimental.
Addison’s Hudson Construction sign rewards
Helping Addison fix Hudson Construction signs pays off with useful rewards. Each time you stabilize a sign so it can stand upright, Addison will thank you and give items such as rupees, meals, or elixirs. He often provides a Sleepover Ticket too, which lets you rest for free at any nearby stable. As you assist him across Hyrule, these small bonuses add up, making it worthwhile to stop and lend a hand whenever you see his struggling setup.
Rewards can be small but helpful – one puzzle gets you 20 rupees, a bomb flower, and biting meaty rice balls, which grants low-level attack enhancements in cold places, where this particular puzzle is located. Another puzzle gives 20 rupees, spicy mushroom rice balls, and a puffshroom. It’s not the biggest reward, but it’ll do!
All 81 Hudson sign locations map
There are 81 Hudson Construction signs scattered across Hyrule’s surface in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, each held by Addison at specific landmarks. Guides often organize them by region with coordinates or named spots for easy navigation.
Regional Breakdown
Hudson signs are grouped into major Hyrule areas. Here’s a summarized list from comprehensive guides, with select example coordinates (X, Y, Z) where available:
| Region | Example Locations (Key Spots) | Sample Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Akkala Highlands | East Akkala Plains, Foothill Stable, Gut Check Rock | 3163, 1625, 0212 |
| Eldin Canyon | Death Mountain, Bridge of Eldin, Gonbori River Cave | 2616, -2595, 0163 |
| Gerudo Highlands | Gerudo Canyon Pass, Gerudo Canyon Stable, Meadela’s Mantle | 4237, 2648, 0129 |
| Great Hyrule Forest | Woodland Stable area, Mount Gustaf intersection | N/A |
| Hebra Mountains | Hebra Trailhead Lodge, North Tabantha Snowfield, Snowfield Stable | 2214, -3369, 0041 |
| Hyrule Field | Hyrule Castle Moat, Hyrule Ridge, North Hyrule Plain, Ukuku Plains | 3973, -0295, 0043 |
| Hyrule Ridge | Kolami Bridge, Manhala Bridge, Mapla Point | 3229, -0656, 0013 |
| Lanayru Wetlands | Lake Illumeni, Mount Lanayru, Rabia Plain, Zora River | 3208, 0131, 0147 |
| Lake Hylia | Bridge of Hylia shore, southeast cliffs | N/A |
| Necluda | Sahasra Slope, Popla Foothills, West Necluda hills | 3145, -1819, 0081 |
| Tabantha Frontier | Tabantha Bridge Stable, Sturnida Basin dock | N/A |
Full lists exceed table limits but match these patterns-check sites like Zelda Dungeon or GamerTweak for interactive maps with all pins.
Coordinates for Signs 64-81
From a detailed coordinate table (partial excerpt for brevity):
| # | X | Y | Z |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2595 | |||
| -3369 | |||
| -0295 | |||
| -0656 | |||
| -1819 | |||
| -2138 | |||
| -0570 | |||
| -1144 | |||
| -2337 |
Use these in-game by opening the map and entering via Purah Pad for precise teleportation with nearby shrines. Completing all unlocks Addison’s Fabric paraglider design as a reward.
How to prop up Hudson signs for Addison
To prop up Hudson signs for Addison in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, use Ultrahand to build a temporary brace from nearby “Hudson Construction Materials” (logs, planks, beams) so the sign stays upright for a few seconds after he lets go.
Core Technique
Grab materials with Ultrahand and fuse them into a wide, stable support like an L-shape, tripod, or A-frame. Position it against the side the sign leans toward (test by letting it fall once if needed), then tell Addison to release it. The sign doesn’t need to be perfectly vertical-just stable enough briefly.
Quick Builds by Material
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Planks + beams: Attach 1-2 beams as “legs” to a plank’s edge for a leaning prop; slot into sign gaps if available.
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Logs or boulders: Stack or lean as counterweights; add small rocks for stability on slopes.
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Zonai devices: Hover Stone under the sign, Stake into ground/rock, or Stabilizer with a board for auto-balance.
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Ice (water nearby): Frost Emitter to freeze platforms as a base.
Troubleshooting Tips
Watch the fall direction first, build wider on uneven ground, and prioritize low centers of gravity over height. Autobuild shortcuts (like pre-saved braces) speed repeats. All 81 succeed with these basics, rewarding rupees/meals per sign and paraglider fabric for the set.
