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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to Complete Oshozan-u Shrine

By
Jacob Woodward

The new abilities in Tears of the Kingdom are nothing short of exceptional, really making Breath of the Wild pale in comparison. Naturally, these abilities are used throughout the new shrines and Oshozan-u Shrine is definitely one of these.

This challenge is full of fusing, using new Zonai devices, and digging deep in your brain to find the right solution. If you’re struggling though, we’ve completed the puzzle and if you read on, this guide will reveal all.

Where to Find Oshozan-u Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom

If you’re unsure where to actually find the shrine to begin with, you’re going to be needing to head to Tabantha Tundra for this one. To be more specific, you’ll be wanting to go to the northern most point of this area.

To help you out, here is a map marker from our interactive map, removing any wandering around you might do.

How to Complete Oshozan-u Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom

The Mallet Smash challenge.

The name of the Oshozan-u Shrine challenge is Mallet Smash but there are in fact no mallets to be found in Tears of the Kingdom so what it’s really asking is for you to use your own ingenuity to come up with the solution.

As previously alluded to, this means using Link’s new abilities combined with some Zonai tech to get through.

When entering the shrine, you’ll see a large log on the ground as well as a Zonai Rocket. These are used to create the ‘mallet’ to then hit the target in that same room. To do so, you first use Ultrahand to grab the log and then attach it to the cube on rails. Once this is done, grab the !Rocket, also using "Ultrahand" iconUltrahand, and angle it so it is facing toward the target. After, attach that same !Rocket to the cube, and hit it to set it off to activate the target, opening the door.

(1 of 3) Attaching the log to the cube.

In this next room, you’ve got a similar puzzle to overcome. Use Ultrahand to pick up the smaller of the two logs in front of you and attach it to the mechanism facing downwards. Then, pick up the larger log, rotate it so it is at a 90 degree angle to the one you’ve just attached and attach it, creating a large angled ‘mallet’.

Now, pick up the !Rocket and attach this in a similar fashion to the large log, keeping the same angle. Once done, you can hit the contraption and it will spin, hitting the desired target.

(1 of 4) Angling the small log downward and attaching

Doing this unlocks the final door, and thus completing the shrine, allowing you to pick up your "Light of Blessing" iconLight of Blessing.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Nintendo
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    Action Adventure
  • Guide Release
    12 May 2023
  • Last Updated
    30 August 2023
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Embark on a quest to find the missing princess, uncover the truth behind a cataclysm, and explore Hyrule’s landscapes and floating islands. This guide for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild, includes:

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