Good news if you’re tired of head scratching shrine puzzles: Minetak Shrine doesn’t have one. It’s a Rauru’s Blessing shrine, which means the “trial” is getting there. And getting there means crossing the pitch dark Deplian Badlands Cave.
Here’s how to find the cave, light your way through it, pick up the extras along the route and claim the Big Battery and Light of Blessing at the end.
Minetak Shrine at a Glance
- Region: the Deplian Badlands in the far north of Hyrule (Surface).
- Where: inside Deplian Badlands Cave, not out in the open.
- Shrine type: Rauru’s Blessing. No puzzle, no combat trial.
- Inside the shrine: one chest (Big Battery) and the Light of Blessing.
- Main obstacle: total darkness, fire enemies and ceiling hanging Horriblins.
Quick jargon check: a Rauru’s Blessing shrine simply hands you the Light of Blessing once you walk in. The world outside is the test.
How to Find Deplian Badlands Cave
Your best bet is the Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower. Launch, then glide north toward the badlands.
- The landmark: the cave mouth sits against a cliff, just southeast of a Bokoblin camp. Look for a big skull and bones fixed to wooden planks around the entrance.
- The camp: sneak around it or clear it, your call. You don’t need anything from it.
What to Pack
Almost every problem in this cave is dark, airborne or hanging from the ceiling. Light and range beat a big sword here.
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Brightbloom Seeds | The cave is unlit. Throw one ahead every time you enter a new section. |
| Bow and arrows | Fire Keese and ceiling Horriblins are easier to drop from range. |
| Spare weapons | Horriblins in close quarters chew through durability. |
| A cold weapon or Frost Fruit | Handy against the cave’s fire based enemies (think Fire Chuchus and Fire Keese). |
(Pro tip: pick up every Brightbloom Seed you see near the entrance. A few extra means you never have to fight blind.)
Route Through Deplian Badlands Cave
The cave is twisty but not huge. Here’s how to get through it.
Step 1: Down the First Tunnel
Head inside and follow the opening tunnel down into the dark. Toss a Brightbloom Seed ahead so you can see the drop. At the end, drop down the hole into the lower cave.
Step 2: Grab the Bubbulfrog (Optional)
Early on, a dark side opening leads to a small chamber with the cave’s Bubbulfrog. It’s easy to walk past, so light up any side passage you spot. One arrow drops it, and it leaves a Bubbul Gem you can trade later.
Step 3: The Horriblin Room
Further in, you’ll reach a room with a treasure chest and two Horriblins clinging to the ceiling. Scan the roof as soon as you light it. Shoot them down or fight them on the floor; the chest unlocks once both are gone.
Step 4: Past the Fire Enemies
From the chest room, keep going through the passage with the fire based enemies. Shoot Fire Keese before they close in, and don’t trade hits with fire Chuchus using a wooden weapon.
Step 5: Find the Green Glow
At the end of that hall, turn and look for the shrine’s green, swirling light. In a dark cave it’s the brightest thing around, which makes it hard to miss once you’re close. Activate it and step inside.
Lost your bearings? Throw another seed. Nailed it? The hard part is over.
Inside Minetak Shrine
- Walk in and open the chest for a Big Battery.
- Head to the end and claim your Light of Blessing.
- Warp out whenever you like. The shrine is now a fast travel point, so there’s no need to walk back through the cave.
Rewards
| Reward | Where |
|---|---|
| Light of Blessing | End of Minetak Shrine |
| Big Battery | Chest inside the shrine |
| Bubbul Gem | Bubbulfrog in a side chamber of the cave |
| Weapon chest | Horriblin room in the cave |
| Travel point | Minetak Shrine |
The Big Battery is a Zonai device, not a battery upgrade: attach it to an Ultrahand build and it powers fans, wheels and rockets far longer than your own battery would. Four Lights of Blessing earn a Heart Container or Stamina Vessel at any Goddess Statue.
Pro Tips
- Look up: Horriblins hang from the ceiling. Check the roof every time you light a new area.
- Shoot first: Fire Keese and Horriblins are both easier from a distance.
- Light side passages: the Bubbulfrog chamber is easy to miss in the dark.
- Don’t backtrack: warp out from the shrine when you’re done.
- Carry spares: weapons break, and this cave has a lot of close quarters fighting.
Minetak Shrine FAQ
Where is Minetak Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom?
Inside Deplian Badlands Cave in the far north of Hyrule. Glide north from the Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower and look for the cave mouth with a skull and bones near a Bokoblin camp.
Is there a puzzle in Minetak Shrine?
No. It’s a Rauru’s Blessing shrine. The challenge is crossing the dark cave; inside you just open the chest and collect the Light of Blessing.
What is in the Minetak Shrine chest?
A Big Battery, a Zonai device you attach to builds to power them for longer. It does not upgrade Link’s own battery.
Is there a Bubbulfrog in Deplian Badlands Cave?
Yes. It’s in a small side chamber early in the cave, so light up any dark openings along the way.
Your call next: the north of Hyrule is packed with caves like this, so keep a stack of Brightbloom Seeds on you. Want more power for your builds? Our Autobuild guide and Fuse guide pair nicely with that new battery. You’re winning!
