The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Fortunate Clover Gazette quest line (known as Potential Princess Sightings) is lengthy and concerned, however it’s simply some of the rewarding detours you’ll be able to take in your solution to saving Hyrule from Ganondorf’s clutches. On this 12-part quest, Hyperlink joins Penn, a go-getting reporter, in investigating rumors surrounding Zelda’s reappearance popping up round Hyrule. Doing all 12 of those quests is an effective way to see many of the map, reap rewards like Zelda’s golden horse, and finally obtain an extremely helpful armor set.
All that being stated, there’s quite a bit to do on these quests, and the entire course of could be overwhelming for those who haven’t already seen a lot of Hyrule but. So let’s get this scoop.
The place do I begin Potential Princess Sightings?
To start out the 12 quests that make up Potential Princess Sightings, you’ll have to fulfill Penn and Traysi on the Fortunate Clover Gazette’s workplace. That is simply outdoors Rito Village within the northwest nook of the map, and Breath of the Wild gamers will bear in mind it was as soon as a steady within the final sport. Right here, Traysi will inform you about Penn’s story and asks you to accompany him on the stables all through Hyrule as he seems to be into studies of Zelda making visits. As fee, you’ll slowly obtain the Froggy armor set, which makes you immune to slipping whereas climbing on moist surfaces. This was a significant ache in Breath of the Wild, so it’s good to see Tears of the Kingdom has given gamers a solution to mitigate it. However you’ll have your work minimize out for you earlier than you’ll be able to don this go well with, so let’s get began.
Every time you begin a quest, Traysi will inform you roughly the place Penn has gone (although you’ll be able to go to the stables in any order). She’ll offer you a steady identify and tough location, however for those who’re right here, you’re most likely on the lookout for specifics, so we’ve maps with every steady’s exact placement and a rundown on what the hunt entails. A few of them are obscured by the surroundings relying on the place you’re standing, so search for puffs of smoke coming from their horse-shaped chimneys as a visible cue. Additionally, every steady has a close-by Shrine for quick journey, so even for those who’re not attempting to finish them, maintain a watch out and you should definitely activate it so you will get again to this space shortly.
Woodland Steady: Serenade to a Nice Fairy
Some of the necessary missions you’ll come throughout on Penn and Hyperlink’s adventures takes place at Woodland Steady as a result of it spins off into one other prolonged however mandatory quest: awakening the Nice Fairies. Nevertheless, given the specifics of this one, you is perhaps higher off doing it later within the quest. On the Woodland Steady within the Northwest area of the map, you’ll discover Penn speaking to members of The Steady Trotters, a touring band whose music is adored by the Nice Fairies in Hyrule. They wish to play for the Nice Fairy Tera who’s remoted herself in her house up the mountain, however they want your assist to get their tools as much as her safely. To do that, you’ll want a horse and the Towing Harness, which you will get by visiting stables all through Hyrule and cashing within the Pony Factors you purchase with every go to and registered horse. That is why it is perhaps higher to do that quest after having met Penn just a few different occasions. However when you get a horse (both by taming one within the wild, getting Zelda’s golden one from one other quest on this batch, or utilizing one in every of your trusty steeds that handily transferred over), you’ll be able to equip them with the Towing Harness and Ultrahand it to the band’s cart. Then it’s only a easy matter of strolling them as much as the Nice Fairy’s house. You’ll be able to attempt to simply raise the cart up there your self, however these musicians are divas and don’t like once you rock the boat. Or cart, reasonably.
Gerudo Canyon Steady: The Blocked Nicely
You’ll discover Penn subsequent to a effectively on the Gerudo Canyon Steady, which Zelda has apparently advised individuals to not go close to. Collect some good weapons and therapeutic provides and hop down the effectively. Right here you’ll discover a gap blocked by a rock formation, so use both a bomb/explosive weapon or a rock-based weapon to interrupt by way of the blockage. Behind it, you’ll discover a den of powerful enemies. Take them out and Penn will yell down and ask what occurred. Report again to him and that can conclude the hunt.
Highland Steady: An Eerie Voice
Penn’s story is likely one of the sillier ones, however it’s additionally one of many easiest. When you arrive at Highland Steady, the reporter will inform you about whispers of a haunting voice coming from the effectively northwest of the institution at night time. He asks that you simply return to him at night time to research, so for those who’re right here in the course of the day, wait by a fireplace or head into the steady itself and sleep till the night. Now, all it’s a must to do is head to the Haran Lakefront. Nicely, bounce down, and speak to the lady on the backside. You’ll additionally discover a handful of weapons to loot right here, so you should definitely test that out earlier than heading to the subsequent location.
Dueling Peaks Steady: Princess Zelda Kidnapped?!
One of many extra irritating moments I had in all the Fortunate Clover Gazette quests was on the Dueling Peaks Steady, primarily as a result of it felt like Tears of the Kingdom didn’t give me nice course in the place I wanted to go after speaking to Penn. However I’ve suffered so that you don’t need to. Climb to the highest of the steady, and also you’ll discover Penn ready on prime of the horse-shaped chimney. He’ll inform you Zelda has apparently been kidnapped by the Yiga Clan, who has taken her to “the carved-out coronary heart of the towering twins.” That’s all Penn has for you, and as nondescript as that’s, it does not less than inform you it’s doubtless close to the titular Dueling Peaks.
Head west from the steady till you attain the 2 mountain formations. The one you’re on the lookout for is the southern peak, and as tempting as it could be to simply climb the sheer floor your entire means up, it’s simpler to go across the again aspect the place you’ll have extra relaxation stops in your climbing to recharge your stamina, or attempt to discover a falling rock to journey. However maintain going till you attain a valley within the midpoint the place you’ll discover Zelda, or somebody carrying her face, in a cage surrounded by torches. A struggle will get away, then you definately’ll full the hunt.
Wetland Steady: The Lacking Farm Instruments
The Lacking Farm Instruments quest is enjoyable since you get to make use of the Ultrahand capability to construct and drive a raft for a man who must get throughout a close-by river. There are instruments close to the Wetland Steady to make a fairly easy, drivable raft with a fan and extra battery for good measure, however actually, the present might be your biggest asset on this quest as a result of it is going to push you down river to the place it’s essential go. The Steering Stick simply helps you retain your self on the appropriate path. Get the farmer to his vacation spot, then you definately’re good to go.
South Akkala Steady: The All-Clucking Cucco
The search at South Akkala Steady is fairly fast, however do ensure you have some good weapons available. The gist of Penn’s newest lead is people are gathering round a tree northwest of the steady to listen to their future advised by a speaking Cucco. In an effort to hear your fortune foretold, you’ll need to do just a few trials, however they’re easy duties. The primary has you climb to the highest of the steady inside a time restrict, so use your paraglider to get again to the steady shortly, then use Ascend by way of the ceiling to make your solution to the highest in just some quick seconds. For the subsequent trial, the Cucco asks you to deliver three logs to it from the bushes close to the steady. Use your melee weapon to chop them down and Ultrahand them collectively to ship them to the Cucco. After you’ve accomplished each trials, you’ll have a struggle in opposition to the Yiga Clan. When you’ve bested your foes, that’s the tip of this quest.
Foothill Steady: For Our Princess!
As soon as extra, Tears of the Kingdom leans into its foolish aspect in For Our Princess. As a consequence of a miscommunication, a handful of troopers close to Foothill Steady are below the impression Zelda needs them to struggle enemies of their underwear. With out their protecting armor, they’re naturally anxious about being uncovered and weak, however they abide by Zelda’s supposed orders and head to a monster den south of the steady. Head down the valley and up the highway till you discover two males of their underwear standing outdoors the den entrance, they usually’ll ask you to go and struggle for instance, however you’ll need to work with the identical limitations they’ve. So that you’ll be stripped of your armor and weapons on the way in which inside. There might be weak weapons mendacity round, however you’ll be able to Fuse them with rocks and different supplies mendacity round to get some additional injury. Hold as a lot distance as you’ll be able to, however attempt to get some excellent dodges to drag off as many flurry rushes as a lot as you’ll be able to to make the most of a gap. When you beat up these baddies, head again to the steady and everybody will get some readability on Zelda’s precise orders. In addition to pants.
Tabantha Bridge Steady: White Goats Gone Lacking
The White Goats Gone Lacking quest is likely one of the extra self-explanatory ones after you be taught what you’re on the lookout for. Penn tells you a gaggle of goats is lacking and that that they had an affinity for a recipe Zelda gave Chork, their steady hand. Nevertheless, he misplaced the recipe and has since been cooking it improperly. All that’s left of them is uneaten Hylian Pine Cones, however fortunately, they left a path of pine cones to comply with to their last vacation spot. Chork is staring southeast of the steady, which is the place it’s essential go to seek out the path. Simply choose them up as you go, as a result of combining them with fireplace will make a gust of wind you should utilize to paraglide to excessive locations.
Snowfield Steady: Zelda’s Golden Horse
There are two methods to deal with Zelda’s Golden Horse, the simple means and the laborious means. To start out it, meet with Penn and Harlow on the north aspect of the steady and she or he’ll inform you Zelda’s prized golden horse ran off north into harmful territory guarded by the Frost Gleeok, one in every of Tears of the Kingdom’s most harmful foes. End speaking to Penn and Harlow and also you’ll be given a stamina potion that can come in useful, however now it’s time to evaluate the best way to attain the horse. Your first choice is essentially the most easy one: struggle the beast to get to the place Zelda’s horse is hiding. Should you’re daring sufficient and highly effective sufficient, it’s doable. Should you’re not fairly able to face the massive boi, you fortunately don’t need to. We are able to go round it.
You’ll discover the golden horse north of the Gleeok’s lair in North Tabantha Snowfield alongside a number of different horses in an open subject. Sneak up behind it (take your pants off so your steps are quieter, however solely you probably have a cold-resistant prime, hat, or meals to eat) and bounce on its again. To tame it, you’ll need to have excessive sufficient stamina to not get thrown off whereas soothing it. Should you’ve already bought the stamina upgrades, you’ll be advantageous, however it’s also possible to use Harlow’s potion to reset your stamina when it’s almost depleted. Journey the horse again to the steady, and never solely will you full the hunt, however you’ll even have a wonderful horse to journey round. I named it she/her.
New Serenne Steady: The Beast and the Princess
The Beast and the Princess is one other considerably irritating quest on this group as a result of it’s not contained close to its originating Steady. At New Serenne Steady, Penn will inform you a few rumor of Zelda driving a mysterious beast that she’s additionally controlling. Nevertheless, it’s not right here, it’s reportedly in “the subtropical area within the south.” Discuss to a number of the patrons right here and also you’ll be taught sufficient to know it’s essential head to the Lakeside Steady in Ubota Level within the southeastern a part of the map. Discuss with the proprietor and he’ll inform you in regards to the beast is being held simply north of the steady within the Bronas Forest. Cross the physique of water between them (for those who’ve bought the Zora Armor you’ll be able to shortly ascend by swimming up the waterfalls) and also you’ll meet Cima, who will clear up the character of the Dondons that Zelda has been harboring right here. Then that’s another story for Penn’s portfolio.
Riverside Steady: Gourmets Gone Lacking
While you and Penn arrive at Riverside Steady, the employees are ready on a caravan to reach, however they’ve not proven up but. Individuals are rising involved, so it’s as much as Hyperlink to research. Discuss to Gotter, who will level you within the course the caravan sometimes arrives from. Head to the bridge he factors you towards and stroll down the trail till you discover the group arrange of their tents and in an actual unhealthy means. They’ve eaten one thing gross and ill-prepared, and the one remedy is for Hyperlink to arrange the meal appropriately. Should you’ve already bought the appropriate components for this quest, Gourmets Gone Lacking could be actual fast, however for those who don’t, you might need to do some farming to see it by way of to the tip. The recipe requires uncooked meat, rock salt, and Hylian Rice with no acceptable substitutions. The primary and second are fairly simple to return by in your journey, simply discover a close by animal to kill for the meat, and you will discover rock salt in both mineral deposits round Hyrule or by shopping for them on the store in Goron Metropolis. Hylian Rice, in the meantime, doesn’t have an incredible spawn charge, however it may be discovered by both slicing grass in choose areas or by shopping for them at shops. I like to recommend the latter.
Outskirt Steady: The Beckoning Lady
The final quest we’ve bought entails a good bit of strolling and flying. The Beckoning Lady entails a crying girl who says her buddy, presumably Zelda, is in peril and asks you to comply with her to the placement. She’ll direct you to every vacation spot, and they’re going to get progressively extra out of the way in which. It’s all so suspicious you’ll be able to most likely see the place that is going, however you’ll need to stroll, climb, and paraglide to every website till you attain the tip, then a struggle will get away with the Yiga Cla, who organized the entire thing. When you deal with them, Penn will fly over and also you’ll report what you’ve realized.
What do I get for the Potential Princess Sightings quest?
For every quest you full, you’ll be awarded rupees that steadily improve with every quest. You’ll additionally obtain the Froggy armor set in items and the Fortunate Clover Gazette Material on your paraglider. To finish the set, head again to the Fortunate Clover Gazette’s workplace close to Rito Village and test in with Traysi. However the actual reward is the reminiscences you made with Penn alongside the way in which. Soar lengthy, junior reporter!