All Zelda Breath of the Wild Shrines by Region

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has 120 shrines spread across 15 regions, one for each Sheikah Tower. Each one gives you a Spirit Orb, and with four orbs you can ask a Goddess Statue for a Heart Container or a Stamina Vessel. Below you will find the full list by region, how to track down the ones you are missing and the order that works best.

How many shrines are in Breath of the Wild and how they are organized

The base game has 120 shrines (the four Divine Beasts are not included in that number). Each region of the map unlocks when you activate its tower, which is when the areas to search get marked. The paid expansion The Champions' Ballad also adds new shrines, but Nintendo does not give a figure on its product page, so they are not counted here.

A word on names: the game was localized, so in other language versions the shrines carry different names. The ones in the table are the international (English) names used by most wikis and maps. Region names are also left in English.

List of all shrines by region

Region (Sheikah Tower)	Shrines	Names
Great Plateau	4	Oman Au, Ja Baij, Owa Daim, Keh Namut
Dueling Peaks	9	Bosh Kala, Toto Sah, Shee Vaneer, Ree Dahee, Shee Venath, Ha Dahamar, Ta'loh Naeg, Hila Rao, Lakna Rokee
Hateno	7	Chaas Qeta, Myahm Agana, Tahno O'ah, Jitan Sa'mi, Dow Na'eh, Kam Urog, Mezza Lo
Lanayru	9	Daka Tuss, Kaya Wan, Soh Kofi, Sheh Rata, Rucco Maag, Shai Yota, Dagah Keek, Ne'ez Yohma, Kah Mael
Woodland	8	Rona Kachta, Monya Toma, Kuhn Sidajj, Daag Chokah, Keo Ruug, Maag Halan, Ketoh Wawai, Mirro Shaz
Central	8	Dah Kaso, Rota Ooh, Wahgo Katta, Kaam Ya'tak, Katah Chuki, Noya Neha, Saas Ko'sah, Namika Ozz
Lake	6	Ishto Soh, Shoqa Tatone, Ka'o Makagh, Pumaag Nitae, Ya Naga, Shae Katha
Faron	8	Shai Utoh, Qukah Nata, Shoda Sah, Tawa Jinn, Yah Rin, Kah Yah, Muwo Jeem, Korgu Chideh
Ridgeland	7	Mijah Rokee, Shae Loya, Sheem Dagoze, Mogg Latan, Zalta Wa, Maag No'rah, Toh Yahsa
Tabantha	6	Sha Warvo, Voo Lota, Akh Va'quot, Bareeda Naag, Tena Ko'sah, Kah Okeo
Hebra	13	Hia Miu, To Quomo, Mozo Shenno, Shada Naw, Rok Uwog, Sha Gehma, Qaza Tokki, Goma Asaagh, Maka Rah, Dunba Taag, Lanno Kooh, Gee Ha'rah, Rin Oyaa
Wasteland	12	Hawa Koth, Kema Zoos, Tho Kayu, Raqa Zunzo, Misae Suma, Dila Maag, Korsh O'hu, Kay Noh, Dako Tah, Suma Sahma, Jee Noh, Daqo Chisay
Gerudo	6	Keeha Yoog, Kuh Takkar, Kema Kosassa, Sasa Kai, Joloo Nah, Sho Dantu
Eldin	9	Shora Hah, Daqa Koh, Qua Raym, Tah Muhl, Mo'a Keet, Sah Dahaj, Gorae Torr, Kayra Mah, Shae Mo'sah
Akkala	8	Zuna Kai, Ze Kasho, Ke'nai Shakah, Ritaag Zumo, Tutsuwa Nima, Tu Ka'loh, Dah Hesho, Katosa Aug
Total	120	Not counting the expansion shrines

The regions with the most shrines are Hebra (13) and Wasteland (12); the smallest are Lake, Tabantha and Gerudo with six each, and the starting plateau with four.

Shrine types: what to expect in each one

• Blessing: the title is the shrine name plus “Blessing”. They are usually the shortest: no puzzles, you just have to reach them and talk to the monk. Sometimes the hard part is the way there, not the shrine.
• Test of Strength: a fight against a Guardian. There are Minor, Modest and Major versions depending on the opponent's level; the Major one is the most dangerous.
• Puzzles built around a rune or mechanic: most challenges revolve around the Sheikah Slate runes and the game's physics. The Great Plateau shrines teach you how to use them.
• Quest shrines: you must first complete a quest or a condition outside, like the ones in the special requirements table further down.

How to find the shrines you are missing

1. Activate the tower in each region to see its map and the icons of the shrines already located.
2. Use the Sheikah Sensor. It detects shrines that do not yet appear on the map: the reaction is stronger when Link faces the target, and if the signal weakens you are moving away. It cannot track shrines and Compendium items at the same time.
3. Scan from a high point with the paraglider or by climbing a tower.
4. Check the region map against the table list and compare how many you have marked.

The Sheikah Sensor+ is an upgrade you get after the main quest Locked Mementos: at the lab in Hateno Village, the side quest Slated for Upgrades asks you to hand three Ancient Screws to Purah. It is for tracking Compendium items and is not essential for shrines.

If a shrine does not show up or you cannot get in

Some shrines only activate once you complete a quest or a world condition first. If the sensor leads you to a spot with no visible entrance, check the related quest or come back later in the story.

Recommended order to complete them

1. The four on the starting plateau: they give you the first runes and, after them, the Old Man gives you the paraglider.
2. A region near the town you want to explore, activating its tower first.
3. The cold regions once you have gear for the cold.
4. The quest-dependent ones last, once you are further along in the story.

With 120 orbs you can make 30 trades, but that is not enough to max out both hearts and stamina: you will have to choose. If you fight a lot, prioritize hearts; if you like climbing and gliding, stamina.

What to do with Spirit Orbs

For every four orbs you can trade at a Goddess Statue (found in towns and at the Temple of Time) for a Heart Container or a Stamina Vessel. You can undo the trade by talking to the statue again.

Frequently asked questions about Zelda Breath of the Wild shrines

How many shrines are there in Zelda Breath of the Wild?

120 in the base game. The expansion The Champions' Ballad adds more, but Nintendo does not give the number. The Divine Beasts do not count.

Do I need to complete every shrine?

No. You do not need them to finish the story; they are for upgrading Link and earning rewards.

How many orbs do I need per Heart Container?

Four Spirit Orbs for each Heart Container or Stamina Vessel (some Spanish-language guides say three, but English-language sources agree on four).

What do I do if a shrine does not appear?

Activate the region's tower, use the Sheikah Sensor and check whether it depends on a previous quest.

Free games similar to Zelda Breath of the Wild

If you enjoy exploring and solving puzzles like in the shrines, try the free adventure games on LudoRex, such as Fireboy and Watergirl in the Forest Temple, where two characters have to cooperate. For logic challenges, head to the logic games such as Bloxorz, and for an RPG with battles there is Epic Hero Quest.