Hidden deep within Hyrule Field stands a tower that refuses to rise-unless you deal with the Bokoblin camp guarding it. Here’s how to clear the area, fix the tower’s jammed mechanism, and finally bring the Hyrule Field Skyview Tower back online.
Figuring out all of the Skyview Tower locations is merely the first step to unlocking Hyrule’s map in its entirety. Below you’ll find a walkthrough to solve the Hyrule Field Skyview Tower in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
How to activate the Hyrule Field Skyview Tower
To activate the Hyrule Field Skyview Tower, clear a path through the Bokoblin settlement surrounding its base, either by defeating the enemies head-on or sneaking past them from the south side of the hill. Watch for the spiked iron ball trap on the ramp and use Recall or careful dodges to avoid or send it back at the Bokoblins. Once you reach the tower entrance, break the barricade or slip through any gap, then head inside and interact with the terminal to bring the tower online and reveal the Hyrule Field section of your map.
The Hyrule Field Skyview Tower is located southwest of Hyrule Field at the coordinates (-0753, -1019, 0064), south of Lookout Landing. In order to activate this tower, you’ll have to get through a Bokoblin settlement.
Here’s what that entails. There is a tower of sorts composed of staircases, which has both a small and a big Bokoblin. The big one is going to try and throw explosive barrels at you – you can try to get to them first, or use Recall to throw toss the barrels back.
Then, once you get close to the boardwalk that leads to the entrance, the goblins are going to throw spiked balls. Wait for the group to start lining up towards your end of the bridge, and use Recall to hit them back with spiked ball.
Alternatively, you can use Ultrahand to combine your weapon with the object – if it’s a sword or equivalent, you’ll have a mighty maze to knock goblins around. You can combine them with your shield, so enemies will get hurt once they attack you if you’re in a guard stance or when you parry.
Take care of the enemies there, and then head inside the settlement itself. I did this during the night, so the “boss,” as well as its companions, were asleep. As long as you don’t get too close to them, you’ll be fine.
Now, there are plenty of barrels around. I recommend using Fuse to attach your bow to them, so you can shoot explosive arrows. Alternatively, bomb flowers are also super useful here.
I personally recommend combining several explosive barrels by piling them up on top of each other, holding the pile with Ultrahand up in the air, and then dropping them above the enemies once they come towards Link.
This wasn’t enough to kill the big goblin, but it took a good chunk of its health regardless, as well as several of the companions.
During the one-on-one encounter, I recommend keeping a distance and using Recall whenever the goblin throws boulders at you. Once more, there are plenty of barrels around, so make use of them and stay in movement, as the enemy moves at a slow pace.
Best stealth strategies to sneak past Bokoblins at Hyrule Field Tower
The best stealth strategies for sneaking past the Bokoblins guarding the Hyrule Field Skyview Tower rely on high Sneak level, careful positioning, and (optionally) the Bokoblin Mask so they ignore you almost entirely.
Gear and buffs
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Equip Stealth-boosting armor (like Stealth Armor or Sheikah set pieces) and use Sneak-up food (e.g., mushrooms + stealth-berries) to max your sneak stat.
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Bring silent weapons (like the Silent-Sword) and silent arrows so you can pick off stragglers without raising an alarm.
Approach from the southeast (no mask)
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Start from the southeast, climb the cliff under the wooden bridge, and use Ascend through the bridge to appear on the walkway above.
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From there, sneak along the edge between the spiked wall and the wooden fence, moving when Bokoblins turn away; this path keeps most of them from chasing you.
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When you’re close to the tower, wait for patrols to face away, then dash straight for the door and open it before they can react.
Using the Bokoblin Mask
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The most efficient stealth route is to equip the Bokoblin Mask; Bokoblins will still look at you but rarely attack, letting you walk right through the camp.
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Move slowly and avoid sudden actions (like attacking or rolling) so they don’t get suspicious; if they start to react, pause and let them relax again.
Night-time and distractions
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Attack at night when many Bokoblins are asleep; you can sneak right past or silently drop them with arrows or melee.
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Use explosive barrels or fire arrows from a distance to trigger chaos (e.g., blowing up a Moblin or spiked ball) so enemies are distracted while you slip toward the tower.
If you tell me what armor you have (or whether you own the Bokoblin Mask), I can give a step-by-step tailored to your current setup.
What stealth armor upgrades help against Bokoblins
The best stealth armor upgrades for sneaking past Bokoblins are those that boost your Sneak stat and keep you quiet, not necessarily ones that are “anti-Bokoblin” specifically.
Key stealth armor sets
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Stealth Set (Mask, Chest Guard, Tights from Kakariko’s enchanted shop): each piece has Stealth Up, and the full set gives extra stealth plus Night Speed Up, making it ideal for sneaking through Bokoblin camps at night.
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Sheikah Set (especially the Stealth-boosting pieces): also provides Stealth Up and works well if you want to combine stealth with other effects like climbing or cold resistance.
What upgrades help most
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Upgrade each stealth piece to at least ★★☆☆: higher levels increase defense without weakening the stealth bonus, so you can survive a near-miss while still staying hidden.
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For the Stealth Set, the later upgrades use silent-type materials (like Silent Shrooms, Sneaky Crabs, etc.), which further optimize your ability to move unseen through enemy camps.
How this helps against Bokoblins
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Higher Stealth Up means Bokoblins’ detection range shrinks and they take longer to spot you, giving you time to slip past or get into a better position.
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Pairing fully upgraded Stealth or Sheikah armor with sneak-food (mushrooms + stealth berries) lets you walk almost right past Bokoblin patrols without them reacting, which is perfect for the Hyrule Field tower camp.
If you tell me which stealth pieces you already own (or whether you’re in Tears of the Kingdom vs. Breath of the Wild), I can list the exact upgrade materials you’ll need.
