There’s a haunting calm over the Thyphlo Ruins —a part of Hyrule shrouded in mystery, tucked away behind its fog and ancient structures. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, this location hides more than mossy stone and silence. It’s the key to solving dragon-themed puzzles, unlocking shrines, and uncovering powerful lore from ages past.

This 2025 walkthrough breaks down everything you need to know: how to find all the dragon quests , solve each puzzle, unlock the Skyview Tower , and leave the ruins with every secret in your satchel.

Thyphlo Ruins are located north of the Korok Forest, on a secluded island surrounded by a murky lake. Unlike Breath of the Wild, where the ruins were bathed in pitch black, Tears of the Kingdom reimagines the area into a sprawling zone of light puzzles, timeworn statues, and celestial hints linked to dragons.

Expect mysterious platforms, glowing glyphs, and a strong theme around the three elemental dragons .

There are four shrines tied to Thyphlo Ruins. Three of them are unlocked through dragon-themed quests:

• Ihen-a Shrine (linked to the Fire Dragon)

• Qorsa-gun Shrine (linked to the Ice Dragon)

• Rasiwak Shrine (linked to the Electric Dragon)

• One bonus shrine activated after completing all three dragon puzzles.

When you enter the ruins for the first time, you’ll encounter Kazul and his research team. They’re trying to solve the mystery of the dragon statues and request your help.

Each stone dragon represents a different element. Your job is to complete their trials, which often involve activating glyphs, moving mirrors, or following glowing lights.

Step-by-Step:

1. Talk to Kazul at the camp.

2. Interact with each dragon statue .

3. Follow each elemental path—Fire, Ice, and Thunder.

4. Solve the corresponding shrine challenge.

You’ll need elemental arrows, Zonai devices, or fruit (like splash fruit or shock fruit ) to manipulate some puzzles. Each one ties into weather and dragon lore.

This trial begins with lighting torches and using fire to reflect light beams toward a glyph. Use flint or firefruit to get started. Avoid letting rain extinguish your flame paths.

Reward: A Flame Emitter Zonai device and increased heart container progress.

Cold winds and frozen mirrors dominate this challenge. You'll need to melt blocks of ice strategically using sunlight , then align reflective panels to unlock doors.

Pro Tip: Equip cold-resistant armor or consume a spicy meal before entering.

Reward: Frost resistance and a powerful Ice weapon.

This one’s all about conduction. Connect circuits using metal boxes, swords, or your own weapons. Some areas require activating a switch using shock fruit or channeling current through puddles.

Reward: Zonai battery upgrade and thunderproof gear.

After completing all three shrines, return to Kazul. A glowing glyph appears in the center of the ruins. Stand on the sigil, and a hidden entrance opens.

Inside is the Thyphlo Final Trial —a combat gauntlet that rewards a Blessing of Light and unique dragon-themed armor.

The tower is surrounded by an overgrown bramble that can’t be cleared by fire alone. To unlock it:

1. Use Ultrahand to position mirrors.

2. Reflect sunlight to a hidden switch.

3. Activate the pedestal using the beam.

The tower will rise from the ground and sync with your Purah Pad, unlocking the map.

Fast travel is possible once you unlock at least one shrine or activate the Skyview Tower. If you’re stuck:

• Use Recall to undo blocks you’ve moved.

• Ascend from platforms to escape back to the surface.

• Walk to the edge of the island and paraglide away if needed.

• Always carry fruit-based elemental ammo (fire, ice, shock, splash fruit).

• Check time of day—some glyphs only glow under moonlight.

• Don’t forget about the camera function to capture patterns.

• Use autobuild to reconstruct failed Zonai devices quickly.

The Thyphlo Ruins aren’t just another stop on your journey—they’re a layered puzzle box drenched in history, echoing with dragon whispers and silent riddles. Whether you’re lighting torches, freezing mirrors, or channeling thunder, each elemental trial invites you to rethink how you use your tools.

So gear up. Pay attention to the clues etched in stone. And when you solve the last glyph and watch the final shrine rise from beneath the earth, you’ll understand why the Thyphlo Ruins remain one of Hyrule’s best-kept secrets.