How to solve Gerudo Sanctum Puzzle in Zelda Echoes of Wisdom

When you’re wandering through the Gerudo Desert, it’s like stepping into a treasure chest full of secrets. One spot, the Gerudo Sanctum, is bursting with puzzles that challenge your wits. You’ll stumble upon a riddle asking you to find two special items. Here’s the scoop on how to tackle this tricky puzzle.

Gerudo Sanctum Exploration

To dive deeper into your adventure, you’ve got to unravel the riddle about two unique items. You’ll need to place down a statue of an elephant and a hawk. Let’s break down how to track down these statues.

Step 1: Enter the Right Room

1. Head into the room on the right by pulling the handle.
2. Grab the Wind Cannon and blow the sand in the top-right corner. It’s a handy tool that makes movement smoother.
3. A clue awaits you here: “It’s a blue statue with big tusks and a long nose. It’s standing still in the room.”

Step 2: Battle in the Left Room

1. Now, take a deep breath. The left room houses a boss, quick as a flash.
2. Switch to Swordfighter Form to keep up.
3. When your energy dips, unleash the Mothula Echo for your attacks.
4. Stay clear when it’s fiery. You don’t want to be too close and get burned.

Step 3: Gather Your Map

1. Open the chest to snag a map showing where everything is hidden.
2. Slide through the newly opened entrance below to enter the Stilled Gerudo Sanctum.
3. We’ve just opened two rooms. Now, let’s locate the special items for our puzzle.

How to Find the Elephant Statue

In the Stilled Gerudo Sanctum, take the right-side entrance.

Step 1: Pull and Jump

1. Grab the handle on the left and hop onto the platforms.
2. Use the Snake Statue Echo to bridge the gap and slide through the closing doorway.

Step 2: Defeat Enemies

1. Get rid of the enemies using your special items. You’ll discover the Cat Statue Echo.
2. Utilize your Bind ability to move it, blocking the doorway.

Step 3: Locate the Elephant Statue

1. Keep going until you face another evil Link, just like in the Mysterious Rifts quest.
2. Don’t opt for the Swordfighter form; he’ll defend against that. Instead, employ fast items to take him down.
3. The Peahat is your best bet, especially when more evil Links join the fray.

Step 4: Climb Up

1. After conquering evil Link, grab your new weapon and scale the ladder.
2. Use the Bow of Might to clear obstacles in your path and enter the next room.

Step 5: Navigate the Flames

Enter a fiery space. Block the fire by placing a pot or a hefty rock in front of it.

Step 6: Claim the Elephant Statue

1. You’ll uncover the Elephant Statue Echo, essential for our puzzle.
2. Don’t forget to open the chest on the left to obtain a key.
3. Use this key on the locked door you spotted earlier. Return to the Stilled Gerudo Sanctum for extra treasures.

How to Find the Hawk Statue

Now, let’s retrace our steps to where the Elephant Statue was located.

Step 1: Jump to the Right Path

1. Leap onto the path on the right side to edge closer to the Hawk Statue.
2. Use bushes, trampolines, and wooden boxes to ascend.

Step 2: Take Out the Enemies

1. Dispatch enemies with the Peahat or Bow of Might.
2. Utilize your Bind ability to adjust the ladder, allowing you to climb up to the Hawk Statue.

What to Do After Getting the Statue

Now that you have both statues, it’s time to unlock the black stone Tribute door.

• Place the elephant and hawk statues on the platforms in front of the door.
• Once positioned correctly, the door swings open, revealing another plug inside.
• This plug is reminiscent of the one you encountered in the Cryptic Cavern, guiding you back to the Gerudo Sanctum.

Embrace the journey, and don’t forget to enjoy the little moments along the way! Whether you’re stumped or soaring through, every step holds a story waiting to be told.