The Vah Ruta Divine Helm is an elephant head-styled helmet with a trunk that gives an amazing and premium ancient relic impression when you wear it. The Vah Ruta Divine Helm in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is said to be owned by a legendary warrior of the Zora’s Domain who defended the realm from various enemies.
Not only does it look cool, but it also boosts your defense by 2 points. The main effect of wearing this helmet is allowing you to swim faster. As good as the helm looks, you might wonder if it will be hard to get.
Surprisingly, it is one of the easiest collectibles to obtain in the game. Our guide will help you find the Vah Ruta Divine Helm in Legends of Zelda: TotK.
Vah Ruta Divine Helm Location
To get the Vah Ruta Divine helm, you must get to the Cave Under Zora’s Domain in the Lanayru Great Springs Region.
Arrive in the middle of the Great Zora Bridge, where the waterfall cuts beneath the bridge in Zelda: TotK. You can also fast-travel to the Mogawak Shrine and then use the Ascend ability to reach the Great Zora Bridge.
You have to jump and get to the backside of the waterfall. You will find a hidden path leading to the Cave under Zora’s Domain on the right. Once inside the cave, you will find another waterfall. Jump and paraglide into the waterfall to enter a hidden cave behind it.
Once you enter the cave, you will find a chest inside it. Simply head towards the chest and open it to get your hands on the Vah Ruta Divine Helm. This is how you can get the Vah Ruta Divine Helm in Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This will also complete the Secret Treasure Under the Great Fish side quest.
From Amiibo
You can also obtain Vah Ruta Divine Helm by scanning Mipha’s Amiibo from the Breath of the Wild. This is the easiest way to get the helm if you already own the required amiibo.
In case you lose the helm, you can always repurchase it from Cece’s Shop in Hateno Village for 4000 Rupees. However, there are two conditions. You must have owned the helm before and completed the Mayoral Election side quest.
Vah Ruta Divine Helm Stats
Vah Ruta Divine Helm is a headgear that provides 2 base defense. It increases your swim speed and can be upgraded up to 4 stars with the help of Great Fairy Fountains.
- 1-Star: 5x Zonaitre, 5x Opal, 10x Rupees. 4 Defense.
- 2-Stars: 10x Zonaite, 10x Opal, 50x Rupees. 6 Defense.
- 3-Stars: 5x Dazzlefruit, 15x Opal, 5x Large Zonaite, 200x Rupees. 9 Defense.
- 4-Stars: 10x Dazzlefruit, 25x Opal, 10x Large Zonaite, 500x Rupees. 16 Defense.
