Lanayru is the wet, blue corner of Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule: rivers pouring off the mountains, the Lanayru Wetlands spreading out below, and Zora’s Domain glowing at the top of it all. It’s also one of the densest regions in the game for side content, so it rewards a slow pace.
Here’s your checklist for the region: how to reach and climb Lanayru Tower, all nine shrines, the two shrine quests, and the Zora’s Domain side quests worth picking up while you’re there for Vah Ruta.
Lanayru at a Glance
| Detail | Lanayru |
|---|---|
| Tower | Lanayru Tower, in the Lanayru Wetlands |
| Shrines in the tower region | 9 |
| Main settlement | Zora’s Domain |
| Stable | Wetland Stable |
| Divine Beast | Vah Ruta (Mipha) |
| Notable threat | Red-Maned Lynel on Ploymus Mountain |
| Shrine quests | The Ceremonial Song, Master of the Wind |
Lanayru Tower: Getting Up
Lanayru Tower stands in the Lanayru Wetlands, east of Central Hyrule and north of the Dueling Peaks. The Wetland Stable is close by, so it’s a natural first stop on the road toward Zora’s Domain.
- Approach: the tower sits up on a raised cliff, and enemies around the base can hit you while you climb the rock face.
- Best route: use the ladder on the northwest side of the tower. That side lets you reach the tower without taking hits on the way up.
- Stamina: the climb is long. Bring stamina food or an elixir if your wheel is still small.
- Weather: Lanayru gets a lot of rain, which makes surfaces slippery. Wait it out at the stable or a campfire if a storm rolls in.
Take Your Time: the tower reveals the whole region’s map, which makes every shrine below much easier to plan. Climb it first.
All 9 Lanayru Shrines
Here’s your checklist. These are the nine shrines in the area that Lanayru Tower adds to your map.
| Shrine | Trial | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daka Tuss | Sunken Scoop | Lanayru Wetlands |
| Kaya Wan | Shields from Water | Right next to the Wetland Stable |
| Soh Kofi | A Minor Test of Strength | Combat trial |
| Sheh Rata | Speed of Light | Bramble island northwest of Mercay Island, reach it by paraglider |
| Rucco Maag | Five Flames | Near the Lanayru Great Spring |
| Shai Yota | Shai Yota’s Blessing | Revealed by Master of the Wind |
| Dagah Keek | Dagah Keek’s Blessing | Revealed by The Ceremonial Song |
| Ne’ez Yohma | Pushing Power | In the middle of Zora’s Domain |
| Kah Mael | Drop and Rise | Far east of the region |
Missable! Shai Yota and Dagah Keek don’t fully appear until you complete their shrine quests. If your shrine count looks stuck at seven in Lanayru, those two are why.
Zora’s Domain and Vah Ruta
The main quest brings you to Zora’s Domain to deal with Divine Beast Vah Ruta, which is flooding the region with endless rain. Prince Sidon meets you on the way up, and King Dorephan gives you the Zora Armor, which lets you swim up waterfalls.
- Shock Arrows: the quest sends you up Ploymus Mountain for shock arrows, right past the Red-Maned Lynel. Grab the arrows and get out; you don’t have to fight it.
- The Beast: our Vah Ruta guide covers the fight on the reservoir and the dungeon itself.
- Reward: beating it earns Mipha’s Grace, an automatic revive when your hearts run out.
Zora’s Domain Side Quests
You’d be surprised what’s hiding in the side content here. Most of these start within a short walk of the throne room.
| Quest | Giver | What you do | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous Stone Gathering | Ledo (entrance) | Bring 10 Luminous Stones | 2 Diamonds, plus 1 more for a second batch |
| Diving is Beauty! | Gruve (second floor) | Make a dive from the high platform | 5 Fleet-Lotus Seeds |
| Lynel Safari | Laflat (second floor, east) | Photograph a red-maned Lynel | Zora Greaves |
| Zora Stone Monuments | Jiahto (floor below the throne room) | Find the Zora stone monuments | Leads you to the Zora Helm |
| A Wife Washed Away | Fronk | Find his wife Mei at Lake Hylia | 5 Staminoka Bass |
Completionists, you’ll want to know: Lynel Safari and Zora Stone Monuments together complete most of the Zora Armor set. With the armor from Dorephan, you can upgrade the full set at a Great Fairy Fountain.
Lanayru Tips
- Bring shock resistance: Lizalfos with electric attacks and shock arrows are common around Zora’s Domain. A rubber armor piece or electro elixir helps.
- Use the Wetland Stable: register your horse there before you push north. The road beyond is narrow and full of Lizalfos.
- Leave the Lynel for later: the Ploymus Lynel is one of the easier Lynels, but it still hits hard for a mid-game Link.
- Grab the Koroks: our Zora’s Domain Korok guide has the ones around the town.
One more thing before you move on: if you’re weighing a jump to the sequel, our BOTW or TOTK comparison helps you decide when to make the switch.
Lanayru Region FAQ
How many shrines are in Lanayru?
Nine shrines are in the area revealed by Lanayru Tower, including two that come from shrine quests.
Where is Lanayru Tower?
In the Lanayru Wetlands, east of Central Hyrule and north of the Dueling Peaks, close to the Wetland Stable.
How do you climb Lanayru Tower without getting hit?
Use the ladder on the northwest side of the tower. Enemies can hit you if you climb the cliff elsewhere.
Which Divine Beast is in Lanayru?
Vah Ruta, Mipha’s Divine Beast, above Zora’s Domain.
Checklist complete: tower up, nine shrines, Vah Ruta calmed and a stack of Zora gear. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and Lanayru is one of the best places in Hyrule to take it slow.
