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The Misplaced Woods are a basic staple of the Zelda collection, they usually’re again in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Simply because it is set in the identical world because the earlier recreation doesn’t imply that the Misplaced Woods are the identical, nonetheless – removed from it. Fortunately, we’re right here that will help you to navigate – or somewhat, circumvent – them. 

You would be forgiven for taking Hyperlink over to the Misplaced Woods and attempting to take the route that you simply took again in BOTW. You enter the woods from Hyrule correct, and search for clues that offer you a route by the woods… however in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, we’ve at the very least initially discovered that doesn’t work.

Each time you try to maneuver in any course within the Misplaced Woods, an excellent black fog will envelop you and teleport you again to the doorway. One thing malicious is at play right here. However we’ve additionally discovered a approach round it…

Learn how to get previous the Misplaced Woods and attain Korok Forest in Tears of the Kingdom

Zelda video games usually like to recontextualize basic puzzles inside the confines of their new methods – and the identical is true of the Misplaced Woods. In Tears of the Kingdom, there’s two main additions to consider particularly as they relate to the Misplaced Woods: the addition of the Depths far beneath Hyrule, and Hyperlink’s new-found potential to Ascend by stable objects.

Yep, you’ve acquired that proper: should you can’t make it by the Misplaced Woods to Korok Forest above floor, the subsequent pure step is to journey to the middle of the woods beneath floor and Ascend into the guts of the forest. 

That is more durable than it sounds, and we advocate you don’t essentially try it straight away. The Depths may be unforgiving, and the Misplaced Woods is close to the burning-hot Loss of life Mountain space of the depths which are troublesome to traverse. Nevertheless, it’s doable to do that from early within the recreation, earlier than you even face any of the primary dungeons or bosses. 

The Chasm at Minshi Woods

There’s just one land path into the Nice Hyrule Forest that’s residence to the Misplaced Woods and Korok Forest, and that’s up a highway simply west of Eldin Canyon, which itself is on the foot of Loss of life Mountain. Broadly talking, that is simply north-east of Hyrule Fortress and the city at Lookout Touchdown.

The closest secure is the Woodland Steady, which is served by the quick journey level at Ekochiu Shrine. Head right here.

Simply north of the Shrine and Stables you’ll discover a malice-red chasm to the depths about midway up the Minshi Woods pathway to the Misplaced Woods. Dive in right here. It’s good to watch out while you bounce down right here, as to your east is the burning-hot Loss of life Mountain depths, which’ll shortly sap your well being. As a substitute, observe the underground equal of the pathway to the Misplaced Woods.

There’s a few Lightroots to mild up and reveal the map for this space. Proper in the course of the world there’s Rikonasum Lightroot – and should you search for and round, that is clearly the roots of the Nice Deku Tree.

From the Rikonasum Lightroot base, go searching. There’s a transparent plinth and platform, and above it the stone white ceiling virtually has a round goal on it. It’s very, very apparent. Go there – and Ascend.

It’ll take some time – you might be ascending all the way in which again to Hyrule, in spite of everything – however fairly quickly, you’ll end up proper in the course of Korok Forest – on the foot of the Deku Tree.

Restoring the Deku Tree & Korok Forest

When you attain Korok Forest, it’ll develop into very clear why the Misplaced Woods themselves are fully corrupted – the forest is roofed in Malice. All of the Koroks you speak to are mute, and the Deku Tree can even barely speak. With a purpose to restore the forest, you’ll have to take motion.

Earlier than you do something, activate Musanokir Shrine close by so that you simply’ve acquired a useful quick journey level right here and gained’t have to maintain ascending up from the depths. 

The Deku Tree complains of a ache in his abdomen. Observe the trail up inside the tree – and on the very again of the Korok dwelling quarters, you’ll discover one other malice gap to the depths – the Deku Tree Chasm. This space cannot be accessed from wherever else inside the depths.

Dive down right here and you will find a completely enclosed space of the Depths within the coronary heart of the Deku Tree. Diving down right here is giving Ocarina of Time vibes, however you’d be fortunate to face one thing so simple as Gohma down right here. 

Initially nothing is right here – however linger and you’ll discover Malice Arms spawn – and when defeated, Phantom Ganon. You’ll need Gloom Resistance and doubtless a Protection Buff for this battle, relying on how deep into the sport you might be. 

As soon as Phantom Ganon is defeated, the Deku Tree and Forest are restored. Both ascend or quick journey again above.

Forest Revived – the Deku Tree, Grasp Sword, and Serving to Koroks

As soon as the forest is restored, a lot of it returns to the way you may bear in mind it from the earlier recreation. Hestu even relocates right here once more, making this your go-to location for stock dimension upgrades.

The primary motive a lot of you could be prioritizing heading to Korok Forest is due to the Grasp Sword, in fact. Nevertheless, you gained’t discover it in its plinth. If you happen to converse to the Nice Deku Tree, nonetheless, he can provide you a really massive clue as to the place to seek out the Grasp Sword. Chatting with the Deku Tree will even reveal a serious story cutscene. 

Lastly, the forest and Misplaced Woods now operate ‘usually’ once more. You may speak to the Koroks, who can begin a number of aspect quests resulting in shrines, and discover the woods at giant.