Hidden deep within the Faron region, Utojis Shrine challenges players with clever puzzles and a test of quick thinking. This guide covers the exact location, entry method, and every step needed to clear its traps and claim your reward.
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Utojis Shrine location
Utojis Shrine is found in the Lanayru Wetlands region, on a small island east of Lanayru Great Spring. Its exact coordinates are around 1203, -2542, 0096. The area is surrounded by shallow waters and trees, making it easy to miss from a distance. Reaching the shrine may require a raft or Zonai device to cross the watery terrain safely. Once discovered, it serves as a useful fast travel point for exploring nearby wetlands and hidden caves.
Utojis Shrine is found within the East Necluda region. Its exact location is (1217, -2542, 0096). The Popla Foothills Skyview Tower is closest. Jiukoum Shrine is nearby, but you’ll have to do some climbing to reach the cave. It’s easiest to drop in from Ukoojisi Shrine in the West Necluda Sky Archipelago.
To find this shrine, you’ll have to head into Tobio’s Hollow Cave in the mountains a little east of Dracozu Lake and complete the “Legend of the Soaring Spear” shrine quest.
‘Legend of the Soaring Spear’ shrine quest walkthrough
To begin the Legend of the Soaring Spear quest, speak with the Rito near Utojis Shrine who mentions a spear said to pierce the heavens. You’ll need a Zora Spear, which can be found near Zora’s Domain or dropped by Lizalfos in the area. Fuse it with a King’s Scale from a Lynel or a Zora Scale, then throw it at the stone pillar rising from the lake southeast of the shrine. When the spear hits the mark, a cutscene triggers, revealing the entrance to Utojis Shrine.
As you enter Tobio’s Hollow Cave, you’ll follow a long and winding tunnel down. You’ll encounter a number of Keese as you go. Kill them and collect the Keese wings they drop – you’ll need at least one to complete the upcoming shrine quest.
At the bottom of the tunnel, you’ll enter a large cavern. When you enter the cavern there’s a platform on your left and a big circular hold in a stalactite to your right. Directly ahead of you as you enter, there’s a small campsite and a pair of Zonaite spears.
Read the tattered notebook to pick up the “Legend of the Soaring Spear” shrine quest. It reads:
Throw the Zonai spear with a wing from the pedestal, through the ring. Should your aim be true and right, you’ll be blessed with dispelling light.
Grab one of the Zonaite spears from the ground nearby and Fuse a Keese wing to it. Climb onto the pedestal to the left. It’ll light up and your target will light up on the other side of the cavern.
Even with the Keese wing attached, you’ll have to aim a little high to get the spear through the ring. When you hit your target, Utojis Shrine will appear off to your left.
Utojis Shrine walkthrough
Utojis Shrine challenges players with a puzzle that centers on controlling water flow and using floating platforms to reach higher areas. Use the Ultrahand ability to place boards on the water and create bridges to cross gaps or lift objects to access switches. Pay attention to the water currents, as they can move platforms out of position. The final section requires precise placement of boards to reach the exit and claim the Light of Blessing.
How to start the Legend of the Soaring Spear quest
Starting the Quest
The Legend of the Soaring Spear shrine quest begins inside Tobio’s Hollow Cave in the East Necluda region. Travel to coordinates around 1167, -2441, 0168, accessible by gliding southeast from Popla Foothills Skyview Tower.
Finding the Notebook
Enter the cave, defeat Keese near the entrance to collect wings if needed, and proceed through the tunnel past any Electric Chuchu. At the end, locate the abandoned campsite by a pond with a tattered notebook-examine it to officially start the quest, which provides the clue: “Throw the Zonai spear with a wing from the pedestal through the ring.”
Next Steps Overview
Two Zonaite Spears lie nearby; pick one up. Fuse it with a Keese Wing using the Fuse ability while standing on the glowing pedestal to activate the distant ring, then throw the fused spear through the ring (aim slightly high for the arc). Success reveals Utojis Shrine, completing the quest.
Where is Tobio’s Hollow Cave on the map
Location Overview
Tobio’s Hollow Cave sits in the East Necluda region (also referenced as Faron or West Necluda borders), west of Tobio’s Hollow and east of Dracozu Lake.
Precise Coordinates
The main entrance is at approximately 1165, -2439, 0170-a large opening on a hillside marked by Luminous Stone deposits between small hills.
Map Directions
Head southeast from Popla Foothills Skyview Tower toward Tobio’s Hollow; glide or climb to the cave on the hill overlooking the area, northeast of Dracozu Lake. Interactive maps place it between Dracozu Lake and Tobio’s Hollow peaks.
