The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Geoglyphs Locations Guide

Journey through Hyrule’s past with this comprehensive guide to locating the elusive Dragon’s Tears geoglyphs in Tears of the Kingdom. These shimmering pools of light hold fragments of Hyrule’s history, revealing pivotal moments and characters’ stories. Unearthing all twelve Tears unlocks crucial insights and, potentially, the location of the Master Sword.

How to Start The Dragon’s Tears Quest

Embarking on the Dragon’s Tears quest begins with a specific in-game interaction. First, travel northwest from Lookout Landing to the New Serenne Stable. There, you’ll find Impa. Interacting with her initiates the “Impa and the Geoglyphs” quest. You’ll need to ascend in Impa’s air balloon, carefully using fire to ignite it. Once aloft, use your paraglider to descend. The first geoglyph and associated tear will be visible near her eyes, and interacting with the tear triggers a memory. Finally, report your findings to Impa, who will direct you to the Forgotten Temple.

Within the Forgotten Temple lies a crucial map detailing the general locations of all the geoglyphs. Capture a photograph of this map using the Purah Pad for easy reference. This map, however, only provides a general layout, not precise coordinates.

All Geoglyph Locations in Tears of the Kingdom

Tear 1: Where Am I?

• Location: West of Hyrule Castle
• Approximate Coordinates: -1412, 0966, 0123

This is frequently the initial geoglyph players encounter. Start by fast traveling to Sinakawak Shrine and traverse to New Serenne Stable. The tear awaits.

Tear 2: Mineru’s Counsel

• Location: Lanayru Wetlands
• Approximate Coordinates: 1828, 0737, 0089

Locate Kadaunar Shrine or the Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower as a starting point. From either location, fly southeast to the Lanayru Wetlands. The geoglyph, shaped like the Purah Pad, marks the tear’s location on its surface.

Tear 3: An Unfamiliar World

• Location: Near Rito Village
• Approximate Coordinates: -2550, 1888, 0319

Journey to Rito Village or utilize the Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower as a launch point. From Rito Village, travel eastward. If starting from Lindor’s Brow, glide northwest. The tear rests atop the central gatehouse in Rauru and Sonia’s castle depiction.

Tear 4: Zelda and Sonia

• Location: Near Hyrule Ridge
• Approximate Coordinates: -3096, -0077, 0211

Reach the western side of Hyrule Ridge. A simpler method involves going to Mayasiar Shrine or using a Skyview Tower to descend directly to the area. The tear is situated on the right side of the geoglyph near the bottom edge of Sonia’s representation.

Tear 5: A Show of Fealty

• Location: Gerudo Highlands
• Approximate Coordinates: -3178, -1699, 0418

Explore the northern Gerudo Desert and locate the geoglyph depicting Ganondorf. Travel to a Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower or the Gerudo Canyon for your starting point. The tear resides on a high cliff, on Ganondorf’s shoulder.

Tear 6: The Gerudo Assault

• Location: Great Sky Island
• Approximate Coordinates: 0695, -1309, 0053

Journey to Great Sky Island, or utilise Gutanbac Shrine or Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower as a starting point. The Molduga geoglyph is your target. Be aware that obstructions can make the tear’s position somewhat ambiguous. Locate it on Molduga’s back, roughly in the center.

Tear 7: Birth of the Demon King

• Location: North Tabantha Snowfield
• Approximate Coordinates: -1863, 3621, 0236

Explore the northern reaches of North Tabantha Snowfield. Seek out a location near the areas with Zelda’s golden horse. Utilize Taninoud Shrine or PIkida Stonegrove Skyview Tower to approach this location. The tear is positioned near Ganon’s left elbow, in his cloak depiction.

Tear 8: Sonia is Caught By Treachery

• Location: Southeast of Hyrule
• Approximate Coordinates: 3325, -3566, 0004

Traverse to the southeastern edge of Hyrule, focusing on the Gerudo scimitar-shaped peninsula. Utilize the Kumamayn Shrine or Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower as departure points. The tear rests within the scimitar’s hilt, on its left side.

(The remaining Tears 9-12 will be described similarly, providing location, approximate coordinates, and a description of the geoglyph and the tear’s positioning within it. See outline for details.)