The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom expands upon the world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and adds a multitude of areas for Link to explore and secrets to find. Hereās how to find Thundra Plateau Cave and unseal it in Tears of the Kingdom.
Where to Find Thundra Plateau Cave in Tears of the Kingdom
Thundra Plateau is located southwest of the Skyview Tower at Lindorās Brow, northwest of Ludfoās Bog, and east of Mount Rhoam. Thundra Plateau Cave is located at the approximate center of the western most island, which is due east of the small lake just above Mount Rhoam. Players traveling there should take into account that the cave only opens between 12pm and 1pm.
Once on the island making up Thundra Plateau, the cave entrance will be at a large stone platform with several nearby stone pillars. Players looking to unlock Thundra Plateau Cave should bring several axes and have the Ultrahand ability to open the cave.
How to Open Thundra Plateau Cave in ToTK
To open Thundra Plateau Cave in Tears of the Kingdom, chop down five or six mushroom trees to create a long wooden pillar using Ultrahand. At 12 PM-1 PM, align this pillar to connect the shadows of the north and south pillars near the cave entrance. This will unlock the cave.
Depending on the length, chop down five or six of the mushroom trees in the area and use the Ultrahand ability to construct a long wooden pillar. From there, wait until 12pm-1pm, as this is the only time window when Thundra Plateau Cave is accessible.
Stand slightly to the right of the cave entrance at this time, and the shadows of the north and south pillars should be in the right position. Use the wooden pillar to connect these two shadows together, which should cause Thundra Plateau Cave to open.
If you have the Autobuild ability, you can store an echo of a similar pillar that was previously constructed to help replicate the proper pillar and complete the puzzle without having to rely on the surrounding trees.
What Is in the Thundra Plateau Cave in TotK?
Once they get into the cave, players can find the Mask of Awakening, one of the most valuable armor pieces in Tears of the Kingdom and part of the powerful Awakening armor set.
Where to Find the Mask of Awakening
- Enter the cave and advance until you reach a stone wall.
- Find a breakable stone wall.
- Use bomb flowers or other explosives to demolish it.
- Behind this wall, you’ll find a chest containing the Mask of Awakening.
Additionally, you can find a Bubbul Frog inside the cave, which offers additional rewards when collected.
Mask of Awakening Overview & Stats
- Armor Set: Hero of Awakening Set
- Set Bonus: Attack Up
- Description: This mask resembles a legendary hero who explored a mysterious island, invoking a sense of wanting to wear it but also not to.
| Rank | Defense | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 3 | None |
| ā | 5 | Luminous Stone x10, Star Fragment x1, Rupees x10 |
| ā ā | 8 | Luminous Stone x15, Star Fragment x1, Rupees x50 |
| ā ā ā | 12 | Luminous Stone x20, Star Fragment x1, Rupees x200 |
| ā ā ā ā | 20 | Luminous Stone x30, Star Fragment x1, Rupees x500 |
And that’s how to find Thundra Plateau Cave in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available on the Nintendo Switch.
The above article was updated on 7/30/2024 by Davi Braid to clarify information about Thundra Plateau Cave.
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Published: Jul 30, 2024 08:56 am