Lost amid Hyrule’s floating isles, Kadaunar Shrine hides a gravity-defying puzzle that flips Link’s world upside down.
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KadaunarShrine location
The Kadaunar Shrine sits on the western edge of the Gerudo Highlands in Hyrule’s vast terrain. Pinpoint its entrance at coordinates (-3735, -2097, 0388), overlooking the rocky canyons below. Approach from the southwest along the main path from Gerudo Town, or use a glider from the Dueling Peaks Stable to the north for quicker access. Enter through the stone door etched with ancient Sheikah runes, readying yourself for the puzzles ahead. This spot marks a key stop for skyview towers and regional quests nearby.
The Kadaunar Shrine is found within the Eldin Canyon Sky region. The exact coordinates are (1883, 1202, 1251).
We accessed this chain of islands by first going to the Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower. If you haven’t unlocked the tower yet, check out our guide to the Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower. Once you unlock the tower, you can launch into the air above the sky island archipelago and access the Kadaunar Shrine.
Kadaunar Shrine ‘Water Makes the Way’ walkthrough
Kadaunar Shrine’s “Water Makes the Way” puzzle centers on manipulating water flow to create paths and move floating platforms. Begin by activating the water source to raise a log, then use Ultrahand to position it as a bridge. Continue adjusting the water levels and platform placement to reach higher ledges, retrieving any treasure chests along the way. The final section involves crafting a stable raft to cross the last pool and access the exit terminal.
Fans of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker might remember dumping pots of water onto lava in Dragon Roost Cavern. In Kadaunar Shrine, you’ll relive the good old days and solve a puzzle by hosing lava down with water to create walkways.
1. Walk down to the giant pool of lava. Hit the hydrant to turn it on.
2. Use Ultrahand to pick up the hydrant and move it gradually across the lava as it spews water. It will turn sections of the lava into solidified rock Link can jump on called lava slabs.
3. Create a bunch of lava slabs by moving the hydrant across the water with Ultrahand. At this point, you can either jump from platform to platform to cross the lava as we did, or you can use Ultrahand to adhere pieces of solidified rock together to make a bridge.
4. After crossing the lava pool, look to your left. You will see a chest on a raised ledge with lava in front. Either move the bridge you made or make a new one by adhering pieces of rock together using Ultrahand.
5. Use the bridge as a walkway to get to the chest. The chest contains a strong Construct bow. Then leave by walking back over the bridge you made or jumping and gliding across the small pool of lava in front of the chest.
6. Directly across from where you got the chest, there is an area blocked off by a large rock. Use the Fuse ability to combine a lava slab with a weapon and swing it at the rock to break it. (We don’t know if this works with every weapon. We combined a lava slab with a cobble crusher, and that did the trick.)
7. Enter the next room. You will see two hydrants. Activate one and use Ultrahand to start making lava slabs.
8. You might notice this is actually a lava river. When you make a slab it will flow in the opposite direction of the end of the shrine. Make a lot of slabs and wait for one to float close to the platform you’re standing on.
9. Wait until a slab floats close enough so you can jump on it. Use the Recall ability and then jump on the slab. The lava slab will travel in the opposite direction and take you to the other end of the room. (You can also can probably jump on the slab first, and then use Recall, but this is how we completed the shrine.)
What treasure chest rewards are in Kadaunar Shrine
Kadaunar Shrine contains one treasure chest.
Chest Reward
The chest holds a Strong Construct Bow, found on a ledge over a small lava pit to the left after the entrance chamber.
Access Method
Angle a bridge of cooled lava slabs leftward across the lava to reach it, or use Recall on a rising slab for a shortcut.
How to get the Strong Construct Bow chest in Kadaunar Shrine
To reach the Strong Construct Bow chest in Kadaunar Shrine (“Water Makes a Way”), first enter the shrine and use Ultrahand on the Zonai hydrant near the entrance.
Step-by-Step Access
Strike the hydrant with a weapon to activate it, directing water onto the lava below to form solid stone slabs.
Connect 3-5 slabs with Ultrahand into a bridge across the main lava pit, then cross to the far side.
Reaching the Chest
From there, lift and rotate the bridge diagonally left/upward over the smaller lava pool to the raised ledge.
Climb the angled bridge to open the chest containing the Strong Construct Bow.
Alternative Method
After forming slabs, use Recall on one rising from the lava current to shortcut directly to the ledge. Glide back or reuse the bridge.
