Something strange is happening beneath Hateno Village-a well has been sealed, and the locals are worried. Link’s curiosity leads him below ground, where blocked passages, hidden dangers, and an unexpected mystery await those brave enough to clear the source of the trouble.
Our Tears of the Kingdom “The Blocked Well” side adventure guide will explain how to complete this “Potential Princess Sightings!” side adventure at Gerudo Canyon Stable.
How to start the ‘The Blocked Well’ side adventure
You can begin this side adventure by heading to Hateno Village and speaking with the NPC named Roddy, who can be found near the well close to his home. He’ll mention a strange blockage that has appeared inside the well, preventing its use. After this conversation, the quest will be added to your Adventure Log, prompting you to investigate the obstruction and find a way to clear it.
At the entrance to the Gerudo Desert in southwest Hyrule, you’ll find the (now closed) Gerudo Canyon Stable. It’s right next to Turakamik Shrine.
Penn will be hanging out at a well just to the southwest of the stable itself. It seems Princess Zelda shut down the well and declared it off-limits.
How to complete the ‘The Blocked Well’ side adventure
Jump down into the Gerudo Canyon Well at the stable. Break the stone wall ahead with a fused rock weapon or Bomb Flower to reveal Lizalfos and a Like Like. Clear all monsters, and Penn pulls Link out after victory, resolving the issue behind Zelda’s blockade.
When you drop into the well, you’ll fall into some water. Head east and smash through the rock wall ahead of you – there’s a rock on the ground nearby if you need to Fuse up a hammer.
In the next room, you’ll face off against a total of four Lizalfos and a Like Like. Once they’re all defeated, Penn will call down to you and you’ll complete “The Blocked Well.”
How to defeat the Lizalfos and Like Like in the well
Defeating the Lizalfos and Like Like in “The Blocked Well” requires isolating enemies, using the tight cave space strategically, and exploiting their weaknesses with Tears of the Kingdom mechanics.
Lizalfos Tactics
Separate the four Lizalfos (blue and black variants) by luring one at a time with arrows or by retreating to narrow passages. Parry their melee lunges or shield bashes with perfect timing for a stun, then follow with flurry rushes or fused weapon strikes like a rock hammer for quick damage. Black Lizalfos are tougher and faster, so headshot them with eye shots using bows or Bomb Flowers to stagger, avoiding group overwhelms.
Like Like Strategy
The Like Like emerges after Lizalfos; dodge its slow tongue grabs, which steal gear if they connect. Attack from range with arrows (fire or shock for vulnerability) or Yunobo’s roll ability to bash it repeatedly without getting grabbed. Once stunned, melee it down fast-severed tongues drop on death, and it leaves Froggy gear vulnerable to retrieval.
General Tips
Fuse Bomb Flowers to arrows for area clears in the waterlogged area, and cook attack-up meals beforehand. Clear all foes to trigger Penn’s confirmation and rewards.
What are the best fused weapons for fighting Like Like in the well
Fuse arrows with Bomb Flowers or elemental items like Fire Fruit for safe, ranged attacks against the Like Like in the tight well space. Melee fusions prioritize blunt damage to break its defenses quickly.
Top Ranged Fusions
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Bow + Bomb Flower: Delivers splash damage to stun and chip away without risking tongue grabs; ideal for the water-filled cave.
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Bow + Eyeball (Keese or Bubbulfrog): Ensures precise headshots for massive stagger, exploiting the Like Like’s slow recovery.
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Bow + Shock Fruit: Triggers electric vulnerability, freezing it briefly for follow-ups.
Best Melee Fusions
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Rock Hammer or Spiked Iron Ball + Two-Handed Weapon: Blunt force shatters its slimy armor fast; roll with Yunobo for extra safety.
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Silver Lizalfos Horn + Scimitar: High fuse power (34+) melts health bars in few hits, doubling effectiveness on Gerudo weapons.
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Lynel Mace Horn + Spear: Keeps distance while poking; White-Maned variant (40 power) one-shots if durability is low.
Quick Tips
Prioritize range to avoid gear theft, then rush with melee post-stun. These setups clear the encounter in under a minute.
