Tadarok Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom teaches the importance of natural elements and how you can manipulate them in your favor. This shrine also teaches how some elemental blocks can be scaled (Ice) while others can’t be (wood/metal).
Tadarok Shrine Location in Zelda: TotK
Tadarok Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is hidden inside the River of the Dead Waterfall cave. It is in the southwest region of Central Hyrule, and the closest fast-travel point is Hyrule Field Skyview Tower.
Upon reaching the coordinates (-1098, -2151, 0211), dive down and go behind the waterfall. This area has freezing temperatures, so wear warm gear. Once behind the waterfall, keep going straight to find the cave.
Turn left and climb the wall to come across a Like-Like enemy. Go past it to find Tadarok shrine at (-1082, -2186, 0129).
Tadarok Shrine Walkthrough
The trial offered by Tadarok Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is called Fire and Water. While it only mentions two elements, electricity also plays a major role in this shrine.
1. Pick up a metal block from the right side and place it in the middle of the water.
2. Jump on it to reach the next area. Pick up the same block once more and use it to block the fire to the left.
3. This will allow you to pick up the ice block. Place it on the right side alongside the metal block to make some stairs.
4. Climb them to find a treasure chest. Open it to obtain a Mighty Zonaite Shield.
5. Place the metal block before the fire and melt the ice block. This is important as it will allow you to get a pristine Ice Block.
6. Remove the metallic ball conducting electricity in a small pool present in front.
7. Pick up the metallic block stopping the fire and use it to block the fire above the small pond.
8. Pick up the Ice block and attach it to the metal block on top.
9. Stand on the lower metal block and use Ascend to reach the top of the Ice block.
10. Move to the metallic block and pick up the ice block with Ultrahand. Move it all the way up and then bring it down to its original position.
11. Climb on the Ice block and use Recall ability on it. This will make the ice block go back up.
12. Jump on the platform to reach the Altar Room. Interact with Rauru and Sonia’s statues to obtain a Light of Blessing.
