Mayak Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is about timing and quick response. You need to be extra fast and observant to solve this trial successfully.
Mayak shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also has one of the most elusive treasure chests. While all of this seems overwhelming, we will help you complete this shrine’s puzzle and obtain its only treasure chest in no time.
Mayak Shrine Location in Zelda: TotK
Mayak Shrine is in Eldin Mountain, the northernmost area of Hyrule. It is to the Northwest of Death Mountain and near a massive lizard fossil. Unlike most of the Eldin Region, this area is devoid of burning flames, and you can access it in normal gear.
The exact coordinates of the Mayak Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are (1269, 3733, 0106).
Mayak Shrine Walkthrough
The puzzle inside the Mayak Shrine is known as Timely Catches. As the name suggests, this trial is all about timing. You must catch falling spheres on moving platforms with precise strikes.
1. When you enter the Mayak Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you will notice an orange switch in front of you. Hitting it will bring a platform out with a switch. However, this platform will return to its original position after a few seconds.
2. Turn left to find a lift that can launch you upwards. You will notice a sphere here to the left.
3. Pick up the sphere and put it on the slope. Drop back down and stand near the switch.
4. As the sphere is about to drop down from the slide, hit the switch to make the platform appear beneath it.
5. The sphere will press the switch on the platform by falling on it. This will complete the first puzzle and open the door to the second room.
6. Use the lift to get airborne and glide towards the door to enter the next area.
7. In the next area, use the lift on the right to get in the air.
8. Instead of getting to any platform, start gliding and turn left. You will notice a treasure chest hanging below it. Break its rope with an arrow strike.
9. Drop down near the treasure chest and open it to obtain a Large Zonai Charge.
10. Use the lift in this area to get in the air. Don’t change your position, and glide to the second lift before you.
11. It will take you all the way up near another sphere. Pick it up with Ultrahand and place it on another slide.
12. Jump and dive (R button) to reach the orange switch quickly.
13. Wait one second and hit the switch. The sphere will quickly reach the platform after falling under gravity.
14. If you fail your attempt, you can repeat the process until you get the timing right.
15. Once the switch on the platform is pressed, the altar room’s door will open. Enter it to interact with Rauru and Sonia’s statues. They will grant you a Light of Blessing for completing the Mayak Shrine’s puzzle in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
