Hidden deep in the Depths beneath Hyrule, the Apapes Lightroot marks a vital point for explorers chasing every beam of underground light. Here’s how to pinpoint its exact location and illuminate one of the darkest corners of Tears of the Kingdom.
Exploring the Depths can be particularly difficult, as it is dark and full of terrors, but reaching the Apapes Lightroot poses even more of a challenge: It’s on its own little “island” in the Depths. On this page, we’ll help you find the Apapes Lightroot location and figure out how to activate it to unlock a portion of the map.
Apapes Lightroot location in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Apapes Lightroot sits in the Depths directly below the Sepapa Shrine at coordinates 0221, 1084, -0474, reachable only through the hidden Hyrule Castle Moat East Chasm. From the Surface near Sepapa Shrine northeast of Lookout Landing, head south to the island’s edge around 0105, 0866, 0011, then glide into the cave entrance at roughly 0096, 0844, 0018 to drop into the chasm. Upon landing, watch for the nearby Blue-White Frox, deploy your paraglider, and head north to interact with the lightroot and illuminate the surrounding map.
The Apapes Lightroot is secluded in its own section of the Central Hyrule Depths because it’s cut off by rivers on all sides on the Surface level. To reach the Apapes Lightroot, you’ll have to find the chasm entrance. The exact coordinates for the Apapes Lightroot are (0221, 1084, -0474).
How to get to the Apapes Lightroot in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Travel to the Sepapa Shrine on the island northeast of Lookout Landing in Central Hyrule Depths. Head to the southwestern edge near coordinates 0099, 0846, 0008 and spot a hidden cave entrance in the cliffside by the water. Swim inside, proceed to the Hyrule Castle Moat East Chasm, and glide down while avoiding the Blue-White Frox below; the Apapes Lightroot sits north at 0221, 1084, -0474 ready for activation.
- Travel to the eastern section of the Hyrule Castle Moat. This can be done by either crossing Boneyard Bridge, creating a boat to cross the current, or gliding over from Hyrule Castle.
- On the southwestern corner of Hyrule Forest Park, glide off of the edge of the cliff to find a cave opening on the side of the cliff, and head inside to find the Hyrule Castle Moat East Chasm. If you’re having a hard time finding the entrance, check out the map above to see the entrance indicated by a star.
- Dive into the chasm, and deploy your glider as you enter the Depths to find a Blue-White Frox directly below you. The Frox will try to attack you by jumping into the air, so stay high in the air or prepare to fight.
- Turn to the north to see the Apapes Lightroot in the distance, and make your way over.
- Interact with the lightroot to activate it, and reveal a portion of the Depths map.
How do I reach the Sepapa Shrine from Lookout Landing Skyview Tower
To reach the Sepapa Shrine from the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, launch from the tower and glide northeast toward Hyrule Forest Park.
Gliding Route
The shrine sits on a small island at coordinates (0223, 1084, 0028), east of Hyrule Castle and northeast of Lookout Landing. Launch from the Skyview Tower, angle slightly right to follow the river north, and aim for the glowing green shrine icon visible at night-full stamina or stamina food/elixirs ensure a safe landing without ground travel.
Ground Alternative
Exit Lookout Landing eastward, follow the main road north past Yamiyo Shrine, cross Boneyard Bridge, and continue briefly to the island (watch for Bokoblins). Gliding remains fastest and avoids combat early-game.
Best glide route from Lookout Landing Skyview Tower to Sepapa Shrine
Launch from the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower and glide northeast toward Hyrule Forest Park to reach the Sepapa Shrine efficiently.
Optimal Path
Aim for coordinates (0223, 1084, 0028) on the small island east of Hyrule Castle; the shrine’s green glow is visible at night. Follow the river valley northward slightly right of due north to catch updrafts, conserving stamina-full stamina or stamina-restoring food like Stamella Shrooms ensures landing without fall damage.
Tips
Spot the shrine amid trees on the island’s northwest side; paraglide in a straight line covering the roughly 1,500-unit distance in under two stamina wheels. Avoid drifting too far east toward Hyrule Castle to prevent overshooting.
