TheShrine SensorinThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a valuable upgrade to Link’s Purah Pad that functions the same as the Sheikah Sensor did inBreath of the Wild. This sensor adds a tracking function to the bottom right of the map and overworld UI that tracks the location of nearby Shrines that Link has not yet discovered.
Link can obtain this important upgrade by completing quests for the researchersJoshaandRobbie, in bothLookout LandingandHateno Village. Unlocking the Shrine Sensor also paves the way for assisting Robbie in bringing out more of the Purah Pad’s potential with additional helpful upgrades. Here’s a guide on how to unlock the Shrine Sensor on the Purah Pad inTears of the Kingdom.
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How to unlock the Shrine Sensor in Tears of the Kingdom
To unlock the Shrine Sensor inTears of the Kingdom, players must complete the quest titled"Hateno Village Research Lab.“This quest becomes available only after completing the main quest called"A Mystery in the Depths.“This quest is available early in the game but only after Link has completed any one of thefour Regional Phenomena temples.
Players who haven’t yet completed this prerequisite should consult this full walkthrough to complete the quest “A Mystery in the Depths” and unlock the Autobuild ability. Robbie will not offer the “Hateno Village Research Lab” quest until Link has learnedAutobuild, defeatedMaster Kohgafor the first time, and returned to Josha to report on his adventure in the Depths.
After defeating the leader and returning to Josha, she will provide Link with aschema stone, which teaches him how touse the Autobuild abilityto construct aHot-Air Balloon. Link must then use his newly acquired Autobuild ability to rebuild Robbie’s broken hot-air balloon. Once this is done, Robbie will offer the “Hateno Village Research Lab'' quest to Link, allowing him to continue his journey toward unlocking the Shrine Sensor.
How to Complete “Hateno Village Research Lab” Quest
After the player has completed"A Mystery in the Depths,“they will find that Robbie has relocated to the outside of the building in Lookout Landing, standing next to his newly-repaired balloon. The player can speak with Robbie to start the side adventure"Hateno Village Research Lab.“Robbie requests Link’s presence at his research lab, located in Hateno Village, to receive significant upgrades forTOTK’s Purah Pad, including the highly beneficial Shrine Sensor.
The entrance toHateno Villageis found atcoordinates (3281, 2142, 0102),far north of Ebon Mountain in the East Necluda region. To reach Hateno Village, the nearest shrine isZanmik Shrine, or players can fast travel to the Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower or Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower. Gliding directly south from Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower is the easiest route, but the player should remember to bring appropriateprotection from the cold weather.
Upon arriving at theHateno Ancient Tech Lab, located on top of the hill in Hateno Village atcoordinates (3779, -2111, 0250), the player should enter and speak with Robbie. Robbie will upgrade the Purah Pad to now offer theSensorability which tracks nearby,undiscovered Shrines of Light. He asks Link to first test the sensor in an incredibly simple yet strangely annoying task.
To properly test the Shrine Sensor, turn around from where Robbie is standing and slowly walk toward the cluttered desk on the wall near the alcove with bookshelves, so the door is on the far right and the alcove is immediately left. The player must walk, not run, and the shrine sensor’s beeping will indicate the proper direction. Once the player reaches the desk, Robbie will inform Link that it must be leading to a shrine outside.
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The quest will update, and Link can head outside the lab and follow the beeping of the Shrine Sensor down the hill toward a cave entrance, atcoordinates (3755, -2076, 0212), obscured by breakable rocks. The player should break the rocks to discover the Retsam Forest Cave.
Follow the beeps and glow of the Shrine Sensor on the bottom right of the screen, and it will lead Link to theMayahisik Shrine, a Rauru’s Blessing shrine he can simply enter and claim aMagic Scepterand the Light of Blessing within.
Upon exiting the shrine, Link can use the Ascend ability to head back to the surface and follow the path back up to the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. Speaking with Robbie will complete the quest“Hateno Village Research Lab”and unlock a new quest series to unlock further upgrades for the Purah Pad, including theTravel Medallion, Hero’s Path Mode, and the updated Sensor +, which can help Link locate more than just shrines.
Be sure to speak with Robbie again after completing the “Hateno Village Research Lab,” as accepting another of his Purah Pad upgrade quests will unlock the fast travel point at the lab. Additionally, he will post instructions for the functionality of these devices on the walls behind him just in case Link needs a refresher.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
