713 zelda breath of the wild - climbing ja'abu ridge from lanayru bay

Dear Readers,

The metal puzzle from the last post provided some roof cover over my head while it was nighttime and pouring with rain. I set up a campfire and sat there until morning.

After that I changed into my climbing gear and went up the steep wall of Ja'Abu Ridge.

I kept climbing and climbing, stopping to rest occasionally, before climbing some more, going directly north.

Eventually I came to a platform with a pile of cracked rocks. I blew it up to reveal a Korok stone underneath. I lifted it for another seed.

712 zelda breath of the wild - metal puzzle northwest of horon lagoon

Dear Readers,

I headed southwest from the last post along the bottom of the mountain until I came across a metal puzzle. It took a bit of trial and error with Magnesis but I was able to complete the empty part of the puzzle which was sticking out of the wall.

This puzzle was located northwest of Horon Lagoon. I'm saying this extra detail to help pinpoint its location. I got another Korok seed from it.

711 zelda breath of the wild - korok stone north of lanayru peninsula

Dear Readers,

From the last post I hiked north all the way through Talus Plateau and all the way to where the peninsula met the mountain, where I found a big pile of rocks on its own, which was kind of unusual. They were on top of a very purpose-built looking platform.

I blew them up and this revealed a Korok stone underneath. I collected another seed from lifting it.

You know, it was kinda strange how this place was called Talus Plateau when it didn't have any Talus monsters on it. The only big monster I met was a Hinox. I snuck past it with my Sheikah gear.

710 zelda breath of the wild - lodrum headland tunnel balloon

Dear Readers,

After finding the Korok sprout last time, I headed north through the central part of Lodrum Headland until I found a tunnel.

Inside this tunnel was a single Korok balloon that was very easy to reach. I made a single swing at it with a boko bat and that's all I needed to do to collect the seed. It's nice to have easy ones!

709 zelda breath of the wild - korok sprout in lodrum headland

Dear Readers,

This time I headed east from the Lizalfos camp, keeping my Lizalfos mask on until it was safe to take it off. There was a Lynel in the area too but way further to the south, so it wasn't a threat.

East of the Lizalfos camp I found a Korok sprout and chased it around a bit until I got the seed.

708 zelda breath of the wild - stone slab at lodrum headland

Dear Readers,

I decided to explore the peninsula at Lanayru Bay, mostly around Lodrum Headland.

I started with the west part of it, where there was a Lizalfos camp. I put on my Lizalfos mask so I wouldn't upset them.

Down the slope from the camp I found a stone slab on top of a Korok stone. I used Stasis to knock it out of the way so I could get the Korok seed underneath.

707 zelda breath of the wild - just off the beach southeast of samasa tunnel

Dear Readers,

From the last post I headed directly east across the beach until I ran out of beach and came across rockpools and bits of rock and land in the water. On one piece of land in the water was a Korok stone. I lifted it for another seed.

706 zelda breath of the wild - pile of rocks southeast of samasa tunnel

Dear Readers,

From the tunnel in the last post I headed southeast towards another beach strand.

At the west end of this strand was a pile of rocks I had to blow up to reveal a Korok stone. I lifted it for another seed.

705 zelda breath of the wild - samasa tunnel korok sprout

Dear Readers,

Near the pile of leaves on the east side of Samasa plain I found a tunnel that led east to the other side of the hill. Somewhere in the east end of this tunnel was a Korok sprout I had to chase back west through the tunnel to the other side. I followed the trail back there and got another Korok seed for my trouble.

704 zelda breath of the wild - pile of leaves on samasa plain

Dear Readers,

While on Samasa Plain I hiked east and used the guide until I came across some apple trees and a boar staring right at me. I scared the boar away and set fire to a pile of leaves to reveal a Korok stone. I lifted the stone for another seed. There were some Lizalfos around here but none of them saw me thankfully. After that I picked a few apples and went on with my day.

703 zelda breath of the wild - trouble on samasa plain beach

Dear Readers,

From the last post I glided all the way southeast to the beach south of Samasa Plain, where I was attacked by Stalkoblins, Lizalfos, Stalizalfos and a big Chuchu! Whew! Lots to deal with! Mostly easy to deal with though, apart from the annoying Lizalfos that stayed in the water and spat at me. I had to shoot them with arrows.

After all that was done I was finally free to concentrate on the circle of stones I spotted on the beach. I used Stasis which revealed the missing stone on the other end of this tiny bit of beach. I completed the circle for another Korok seed.

After all that I took a nice rest under the rock that someone already used for a little campfire and shelter. Now that I think about it, maybe I could've shield surfed down that slope on the way here instead of gliding.

702 zelda breath of the wild - tallest tree southeast of rabia plain warp point

Dear Readers,

I warped to Rabia Plain and hiked southeast. I got briefly interrupted by low level Stalkoblins that weren't much hassle, so I continued to the next patch of trees without injury. Lots of animals like deer and foxes were around here freaking out because of all the racket I was causing.

I picked the tallest tree in this patch and climbed to the top, where I found my next Korok seed.

701 zelda breath of the wild - rutala river's lone korok balloon

Dear Readers,

Hey look! I've passed 700 posts on this game! Woo! I also have about 600 Korok seeds! Big milestones! Lots more to do though!

I checked my guide for the next Korok seed near Vah Ruta and it showed there was one in Rutala River to the southwest. Why was it in the middle of nowhere of the river though? I set out to investigate and glided in that direction.

I spotted something as I descended. At first I thought it was a circle of flowers in the water, which amazed me as it seemed very very far down. Then I noticed a propeller, and finally, a single Korok balloon. I shot it with an arrow for another Korok seed.

700 zelda breath of the wild - metal block puzzle southwest of vah ruta

Dear Readers,

It's not the easiest exploring around Vah Ruta so I warped back up there and this time I glided down the right side as I was facing the Divine Beast.

I came across a lone tree and I was convinced the Korok seed was on top so I climbed, but I didn't find anything. Then I looked around and noticed the big metal block puzzle on the wall nearby. That was it!

I went over to it and used Magnesis on the loose metal block nearby to complete the puzzle for another Korok seed.

699 zelda breath of the wild - korok sprite southeast of vah ruta

Dear Readers,

I warped to Vah Ruta and glided down the left side of the mountain as I faced the Divine Beast.

Somewhere down here was a little patch of grass with lots of animals like foxes hanging around. I spotted where I needed to go by the Korok sprite that was flitting and sparkling around here. I parachuted down to it and caught up to it for another Korok seed.

698 zelda breath of the wild - tree at pond northeast of quatta's shelf

Dear Readers,

From the last post I headed northeast down the hill towards the shallow ponds of water.

The larger one had lots of deer just standing there in the water, chilling out.

On the north side of the pond was a big wide tree with a Korok stone in it. I picked it up for another Korok seed.

697 zelda breath of the wild - three tree puzzle at quatta's shelf

Dear Readers,

I stood atop the peak from the last post and checked my map for the next Korok seed. I noticed it was part of a three tree puzzle so I looked around for a group of three trees.

They stood out easily enough to the west and I hiked in that direction. I had to make the leftmost tree look like the other ones by picking the apples that didn't match, which made a Korok appear with another seed for me.

696 zelda breath of the wild - bowl of offering on peak of lanayru road west gate

Dear Readers,

Following on from the last post I continued climbing all the up to the peak in this area where I found a statue with an offering bowl. I placed an apple which made a kind Korok appear with another seed for me.

695 zelda breath of the wild - korok flowers and yiga at lanayru road west gate

Dear Readers,

I warped to the shrine near Great Fairy Cotera's place. I headed northeast towards Lanayru Road - West Gate.

I found a Korok flower trail but a Yiga interrupted me. I smacked it away for interrupting me before going back to chasing my little Korok flowers. I had to do a little bit of climbing but not too much. I got to the end and a Korok appeared with a seed for me.

694 zelda breath of the wild - tree near lake siela falls

Dear Readers,

Staying in the Lake Siela area, I made my way towards the waterfall. As you face the falls, on the left is a cosy little nook with some trees growing on it. I climbed the tallest of the trees, which is the second closest to the falls, and there was a Korok on top of it who was only too happy to give me a seed for visiting.

693 zelda breath of the wild - circle of flowers in lake siela

Dear Readers,

From the last post on my excursion down the northern slope of Dueling Peaks, I continued and made a right turn towards Lake Siela.

On the way I encountered another Guardian. Again, I picked a fight, deflected its lasers with shields and made it explode.

At the northwestern point of Lake Siela was a circle of flowers in the water. I could see them from up above on the ledge where I was. I made a leap and dived in nicely for another Korok seed.

692 zelda breath of the wild - guardian north of dueling peaks and a korok stone in a tree

Dear Readers,

Following on from the last post I continued down the northern slope of Dueling Peaks until I got to a Bokoblin camp. They were asleep and I didn't want to wake them. One of them was silver. Another one was on lookout so I wore my Bokoblin mask and ran right past them.

I changed back to my regular armour. North of the camp was a Guardian and I picked a fight with it. I deflected its lasers with shields and made it explode.

Near the Guardian was a big tree. I climbed it and found a Korok stone. I lifted it for another seed.

691 zelda breath of the wild - ruined shack on northern slope of dueling peaks

Dear Readers,

I warped to the top of the Dueling Peaks and glided north down the slope of the northern peak.

I came across the ruins of a small cabin and a cooking pot. I wonder who lived here in the middle of nowhere? Who knows...

There was a little shrine nearby with offering spots for apples. I put an apple in the empty spot and a Korok appeared and gave me another seed.

I had some light battling with a Stalkoblin and an Octorok here too. Nothing too dangerous.

690 zelda breath of the wild - throwing stones off kakariko bridge

Dear Readers,

I warped back to Dueling Peaks stable and hiked north to Kakariko Bridge. In the water was a circle of stones and I had to launch a stone from the bridge into it.

I tried golfing the stones in using Stasis and a weapon but two taps weren't enough and three taps were too much.

I looked for help online again. The advice I got was to use Cryonis on the water in front of the stones and then just throw a stone towards it by myself. It worked! I got my Korok seed prize!

By the way, on the short hike here I was attacked by Yiga twice. The strat I used was electrocuting them with a lightning weapon and then hit them once with a regular strong weapon. Took care of them nice and quick. I just remembered how they're never gonna leave me alone for very long are they...

689 zelda breath of the wild - really hard to shoot targets at fort hateno pinwheel

Dear Readers,

I headed to the main gate of Fort Hateno and climbed up onto it to find the pinwheel. I think I remember trying this particular challenge before but it was very difficult as the objects were so far away.

I wasted so many arrows and ended up looking online for help. I then discovered I could use Stasis on the targets! I never thought of that!

From then on, the only difficult part was trying to lock them in place with Stasis. At least that doesn't run out of ammo!

With the targets held in place I was able to shoot them with arrows much more easily. I got my Korok seed prize!

688 zelda breath of the wild - shooting balloons in bubinga forest

Dear Readers,

From the last post I continued east into Bubinga Forest until I came across a big rock with a pinwheel on it. The balloons were far but not too far away. I missed a few times but I managed to shoot them all with arrows. A Korok then appeared with a seed for me.

I beat up a lot of regular Chuchus in the area as well. They just keep falling out of branches around here.

687 zelda breath of the wild - really thick tree in bubinga forest

Dear Readers,

I warped down to the shrine near Dueling Peaks Stable and hiked southeast across Bubinga Forest.

I came across a really thick tree and climbed it. On top was a Korok stone to lift for another seed.

It's a wide area so it's hard to pinpoint exactly. Just look out for a really really thick tree and check it.

686 zelda breath of the wild - kakariko east gate korok

Dear Readers,

I tried the same thing as last time on the east gate of Kakariko Village, shooting an arrow at the symbol. This time I could see an arrow stuck in the symbol already. I like this a bit better than last time as it shows the possibility of something to find.

Also, I was saying some time ago I was worried about my right Joy-Con. Well, it seems to be fine now again! Gyro and analogue stick both working grand!

685 zelda breath of the wild - west kakariko gate korok

Dear Readers,

From the last post I glided down to the west entrance to Kakariko Village. I shot an arrow at the symbol on the gate, but it didn't work. Then I shot at the flags and that didn't work either. Then I shot the symbol on the inside of the gate and it finally worked. A Korok appeared and gave me a seed.

I gotta say I'm not a fan of that, seeing how limited arrows are in this game.

684 zelda breath of the wild - pillars of levia three trees puzzle

Dear Readers,

From the last post I glided down to the three trees. There was an apple puzzle here and I had to pick apples from one tree to make it match the other two for another Korok seed.

I shot one apple with an arrow and collected the rest. After I got the Korok seed I ran after the apple I shot and the arrow and picked the rest of the apples too. This'll keep my simmered fruit business running!