Breath Of The Wild 20 Hidden Areas You Didn’t Know Existed

Breath Of The Wild: 20 Hidden Areas You Didn’t Know Existed

From an adorable little heart-shaped pond to a little town based on Wind Waker’s Outset Island, here are some neat hidden areas you may have missed.

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To put it plainly, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has one huge map. It’s true. There’s no other way to describe it. The game’s open world is absolutely massive and is filled to the brim with different areas to explore.

In fact, the map is so large that it is likely that most people who have played the title have missed a variety of different hidden areas, even if they’re the sort of player who’s quite meticulous with their exploration. Today, we’ll be taking a look at twenty hidden areas in Breath of the Wild.

Updated December 13, 2021 by Ritwik Mitra: Breath of the Wild is considered by many to be the one of the greatest open-world game of all time, and it’s easy to see why. The game is a showcase of Nintendo’s strengths and newfound modern sensibilities, allowing them to craft a title that is simply incredible in every sense of the word. A big part of what makes Breath of the Wild so amazing is the beautiful sense of exploration present in this title, allowing players to experience the wonders of exploring an open world with almost little to no restrictions whatsoever. In such a vast game, there are bound to be certain areas that players completely missed out on. Here are some of the most notable locations in this regard.

20 19 The Home Of Horse God Malanya

With all the monsters and dangerous terrain that this game has in store, there are times when players might end up losing their beloved horse to the dangers of the open world. This can be pretty painful if the player got attached to a particular steed.

Thankfully, players who head to Malanya Spring can find a surprise waiting for them that revives their horses. Players will find a Fairy Fountain-type structure near the spring, which reveals the Horse God Malanya that can revive any dead horse…after a nominal fee, that is.

18 The Secret Debug Room

It’s impossible to access this room without messing around with the code of Breath of the Wild. However, players who decide to embark on this technical journey will gain access to the debug room that the developers used to test out all the mechanics of the game.

Pretty much every weapon in Breath of the Wild is present in this room for players to mess around with. There’s even a boss battle with a giant bug… although he goes down in one hit.

17 Dungeon 136

It has been confirmed that Breath of the Wild houses a total of 135 shrines for the players to explore, including the DLCs as well. However, modders have found another, secret shrine in the game’s code as well.

This shrine is Dungeon 136, and basically serves as an empty room where players generally walk up the stairs to receive a blessing. It’s a cool secret that only a handful of fans are aware of.

16 Riola Spring

Riola Spring is one of the most notable locations in Breath of the Wild. However, for some reason, not a lot of people talk about this beautiful area.

It’s a shame, since Riola Spring features the most frequent and reliable appearances of the Great Dragon Farosh. Players can camp out here to spawn him time and time again, getting as many materials from this dragon as they want.

15 Lurelin Village

Hidden away near Tuft Mountain, there is a teeny little village that goes by the name of Lurelin. Upon closer inspection, this village seems to be modeled after Outset Island, the starting island of the GameCube’s The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

The similarities sure are there, and it is really just a wonderful callback to another great Zelda title. Another one that brought us a very memorable open world experience, even if most of it was filled with water. Good times. While there isn’t much to do in Lurelin, it still is a great trip down memory lane.

14 Tarrey Town

Tarrey Town is literally the most demanding place in this entire game. Offering perhaps the most expansive side quest in Breath of the Wild, Tarrey Town is a completely optional location that Link and co. build as a team.

There is so much unnecessary nonsense that goes on here (for example, only people with names ending in “son” can be recruited to help in Tarrey Town’s formation), but once it’s done, it is nice to see all that work culminate in an entire town.

13 Eventide Island

Eventide Island is a mysterious island found in the southeast corner of Hyrule, and it presents Link with a little challenge once landing there. Can the player take on this island after losing everything?

Eventide strips the player of all of Link’s armor and tools and has them start from scratch to find three spirit orbs and deliver them to a platform. If players can do this, they’ll be rewarded. It is no easy task though, as one of the orbs resides within a Hinox. While this challenge can be easily won with the use of Urbosa’s Fury, it is still a very fun area to explore.

12 Great Fairy Fountains

The Great Fairy Fountains are completely hidden in Breath of the Wild, so finding the few that are scattered around the map is tough. If the player does find them, they’re willing to upgrade the player’s armor if they have the required materials.

Of course, the Great Fairies require rupees to restore their power before they’ll help upgrade Link’s armor. Each takes a higher sum than the last, but their fees are worth the armor upgrades.

11 Lover’s Pond

Lover’s Pond is the cutest little area in Breath of the Wild, and it can be found on Tuft Mountain. Oh my god, it’s a little heart! There is an adorable side quest that can be completed here, and afterwards, hey, half the fun of Breath of the Wild is stopping to enjoy the scenery, so why not take a moment and appreciate the little things?

Also, there’s definitely another pond that is literally a broken heart, that a man travels to because he’s confused. What an absolute mood.

10 Taobab Grassland

Taobab Grassland isn’t exactly a hidden area on its own. Rather, what it houses deserves a spot on the list. Want to guess what it is? Here’s a hint: Massive Horse.

The aptly named Giant Horse can be found and tamed in this area of the map, and we are so lucky that is the case. This thing is about double the size of Link, to give some context. It’s horse that fans didn’t know they needed, and definitely don’t deserve. This boy can be found in Taobab Grassland, so head there as soon as possible, please.

9 Basement Of Hyrule Castle

Hyrule Castle is the best dungeon that the game has to offer, and there certainly is a lot to explore there. Chances are that players missed quite a bit on your first time around. The castle is full of secrets, but one of the best areas to explore in the castle is the basement.

The path there is absolutely manic, and once inside, there’s a boss fight with a skeleton Stalnox. The reward for beating this monster is the incredibly powerful Hylian Shield, which has massive stamina and can reflect Guardian lasers. Not too shabby, huh?

8 Fang And Bone

After talking to Kilton, a creature that can be found at night near Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, he will open up his shop. It will be available near important villages at night, and it houses some great items to buy. His shop has its own currency: as the player sells Kilton monster parts, they’ll receive it.

The best items that the player can buy from Kilton is a Dark Link armor set, but hey, does that even matter? The real point of shopping at Fang and Bone is to support a local small businesses!

7 Satori Mountain

This mountain (which is likely an homage to the late Satoru Iwata) houses a fascinating secret. On certain days, the Lord of the Mountain can be found and tamed, which is a complete disaster to attempt. It takes over two stamina wheels, so good luck.

However, if the player can tame the best steed in the entire game, it certainly is a joy to ride. It can’t be registered at any stable, though, so make your time with the creature count.

6 Gerudo Summit

The Gerudo Summit has some great features going for it, including a very important side quest. However, one notable distinction for the mountain is that it is likely the highest point in the entirety of Hyrule, which is no small feat.

Do yourself a favor and explore it when you get the chance. Truly appreciate the beauty of this game from its highest peak, even if the view isn’t great.

5 Sturnida Secret Hot Spring

Being the only one able to save Hyrule can get pretty tiring, especially when your stamina keeps running out and you’re low on hearts. Luckily, there are several secret hot springs all over Hyrule that Link can jump into for a relaxing time and a full replenishing of hearts.

One such hot spring is the Sturnida Secret Hot Spring, found in the western part of the Hebra Mountains. What makes this hot spring special is the steaming hot water in the middle of the freezing tundra that is Hebra, a welcome refuge from the cold winds and relentless enemies.

4 Rist Peninsula

This unique peninsula may look like a long, relaxing walk on the beach, but it will throw players a curve ball. Rist Peninsula is a spiraling path that extends into the Akkala sea, right on the easternmost side of Hyrule’s map. The path is littered with monsters itching for a fight, but Link can simply swim to the center island, where Ritaag Zumo Shrine is located.

The curveball is that the shrine can only be opened by using an orb, and that orb is all the way over on the mainland, meaning you’ll have to carry it the long way around, past all those darn monsters.

3 Lomei Labyrinth Island

This area is tucked away on the map, being the most northeastern location in the game. Once you manage to find and reach the labyrinth’s entrance (which can take a lot of stamina), the fun can really begin.

The Trial of the Labyrinth requires Link to locate the Tu Ka’Loh Shrine, nestled deep within the labyrinth’s twisting walls. The player will run into many guardians, especially in the basement, but there’s also plenty of treasure and gear to be found, such as a Diamond Circlet and Ancient Core.

2 Thyphlo Ruins

The Thyphlo ruins are found directly north of the Great Hyrule Forest, but can be missed in all the excitement of hunting down the Master Sword. Entering the ruins (which is best from the west bridge) activates the Shrouded Shrine quest, which can be completed on-site.

The goal is simple enough: obtain the orb from the ruins’ Hinox and open the Ketoh Wawai shrine. However, the entire area is completely cloaked in darkness, meaning torches and other light sources are essential to completion. Running around in the dark will enhance your other senses and maybe even remind fans of Dark Link from Zelda II: The Adventures of Link.

1 Selmie’s Spot

Another obscure location that is a must-see is Selmie’s Spot, found in the Hebra Mountains southeast of the Shada Naw Shrine. At this spot is the cozy cabin of retired Hylian Shield Surfer Selmie, a legend in the sport of Shield Surfing. Selmie welcomes visitors and will offer Link Shield Surfing lessons, with both a Beginner and Advanced Course.

Not only is this one of the best locations for Shield Surfing in the game, but after unlocking the Advanced Course, Selmie will give shield rewards for completing the course, with faster times yielding better/rarer shields.

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