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With Tears of the Kingdom set to release May 2023, Zelda fans may be returning to Breath of the Wild before its sequel officially hits shelves. BotW does away with traditional Legend of Zelda with an entirely new combat system and replacing temples with Shrines and Divine Beasts. Most Shrines can be spotted in the open, but some require the completion of a Shrine Quest before they can be accessed.
The Ketoh Wawai Shrine Shrouded Shrine quest in Breath of the Wild. It's one that players may not discover unless they're exploring northern Hyrule. While the Shrine itself doesn't have any puzzles, it's very easy to get lost in the pitch-black Typhlo Ruins.
Where to Find Ketoh Wawai Shrine
The Ketoh Wawai Shrine is in the Typhlo Ruins north of the Great Hyrule Forest/Korok Forest. The best way to reach it is to leave from the Serenne Stable or the Snowfield Stable. Players will immediately notice that the Typhlo Ruins are covered by a black fog. There's no way to get rid of the darkness, and once they step into the ruins, Ketoh Wawai will start the trial.
If players wish to leave, then they can either warp to another Shrine, or they can step back into the light. Doing so will cancel the Shrine Quest, and it can be picked up next time Link visits. It's also recommended to enter the Typhlo Ruins from the leftside where the bridge is located. Players will know they're at the right spot if they see a lit torch at the end of the bridge.
Typhlo Ruins are surrounded by a bog. Players will sink if they stand in it for too long, so if necessary, use Cryonisis to build platforms.
Shrouded Shrine Quest Walkthrough
While it's better to start from the left of Typhlo Ruins, the Shrine Quest can be completed no matter where Link enters. Players will want to have room for a Torch weapon to make things easier. Light the torch at the bridge and look for the bird statues. Light them, and take note of which direction they're facing. Some will point towards chests, but most will direct Link down the path he needs to follow.
If players do not have a torch/don't want to make room for it, then they can use the glow from the Stasis or Magnesis rune to light the way.
Lighting some of the bird statues will cause Keese to flock towards Link. Luckily, their eyes make them easy to see. Toss a bomb their way or strike with a regular weapon to get rid of them.
Follow the route on the above image. The stars indicate a bird statue/torch.
Eventually, players will spot the sphere platform and a sleeping Hinox. Unfortunately, the Hinox is wearing the Shrine Sphere around its neck, so there's no easy way to get this. Players will need to wake up and defeat the Hinox. It wears wooden bracers around its legs, which can be lit up with Fire Arrows or a Fire Weapon.
Don't let it get too close and aim for its glowing eye with an arrow to stun it. Eventaully, the Hinox will cover its face, so wait for it to drop its guard before loosing another arrow. Alternatively, charging up a spin attack to unleash Urbosa's Fury two times will be enough to carve out a good chunk of its HP. Urbosa's Fury is obtainable through the completion of Divine Beast Vah Naboris main quest.
Once the Hinox goes down, loot everything it drops and pick up the Sphere. Place it in the glowing platform to reveal the Ketoh Wawai Shrine. There's also no more need for the torch, so feel free to drop it.
Ketoh Wawai Shrine Blessing
Fortunately, there isn't a trial within the Shrine. Enter the Shrine and open the chest to get an Ancient Core. Speak to the Sage to get the Spirit Orb, and then warp somewhere else. Playes won't need to return here, but if they want, they can explore the Typhlo Ruins for treasure. In fact, there's a Star Fragment locked away in one of the ruins' chests.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available for Nintendo Switch.
