Unearthing All Orb Locations in Tears of the Kingdom: An Epic Guide

Finding all of the orb locations in Tears of the Kingdom is no simple task. Completing “The Mysterious Eighth” quest requires traversing Gerudo Desert in search of cryptic orbs related to the legend of the Seven Heroines. But fear not, brave adventurer! As an experienced gamer who has uncovered this mystery before, I will be your guide across the dunes to each orb and finally, the hidden sanctuary.

Just between you and me, this journey is a thrilling centerpiece of the game. I hope by the end, you’ll have enjoyed the puzzle-solving and have gained rewarding loot for your trouble! Now – let us venture forth! Our first stop is to speak with Rotana to initiate the quest…

Initiating The Mysterious Eighth Quest

To trigger “The Mysterious Eighth,” head to the Statue Chamber in Gerudo Town Shelter (coordinates: -3921, -2922). Speak to researcher Rotana beside the statues. A cutscene will play unveiling a mystery: legends tell of an Eighth Heroine who has been lost to time.

Rotana tasks you with finding seven orbs related to the Seven Heroines, plus an eighth. Returning the orbs to the statues may reveal the location of the secret eighth member. And so your journey begins!

The first step is initiating the quest by speaking with Rotana in Gerudo Town Shelter‘s Statue Chamber

Orb #1 Location: Hidden In Plain Sight [-3884, -2971, 0033]

In a metacommentary on adventures, the first orb can be spotted on the ground near Rotana’s feet at the very start of the quest! This orb bears an engraving hinting at the mythical Eighth Heroine.

Use your Ultra Magnesis rune to easily pick it up. Then, insert this orb into the palm of the eighth statue found along the chamber‘s back wall.

One down, six to go! But first, a already quick reward before you set off…

Right at the beginning, this orb can incredibly be found on the floor near Rotana

Reward: Placing the first orb unlocks a Precious Stone – helpful for upgrading your armor!

Orbs #2 & #3: Exploring Gerudo Shelter [-3912, -2928, 0037]

Next, we adventure deeper into the Gerudo Shelter area for two orbs. From the main gate, take the corridor until you reach the jail cells and sleeping quarters.

Orb #2 can be spotted glowing underneath one of the shelter’s beds. Use Magnesis to extract it from beneath the mattress. This orb bears Princess Zelda’s royal crest.

After claiming that orb, backtrack to the shelter’s tavern where Orb #3 sits out conspicuously on the floor near an empty table. It displays Urbosa‘s Thunder Helm symbol.

With two more orbs in hand, we now have half! Our next stops will be venturing into Gerudo Town and Kara Kara Bazaar…

Both Orb 2 and Orb 3 can be uncovered within Gerudo Shelter‘s sleeping quarters and bar

Reward: Obtaining the second orb grants a Fortified Pumpkin – a better ingredient for cooking restorative meals!

Orb #4: The Trial of Dalia [-3878, -2899, 0047]

Entering Gerudo Town from the main gate, immediately hang a left down the alley leading towards the sand seal enclosure. But beware! Trying to grab Orb #4 visible on a crate triggers an encounter with the self-proclaimed “Sand Seal Master” Dalia.

Dalia will challenge you before she permits taking Orb #4

This brash sealswoman challenges you to find her missing sand seal plush toy, which has somehow ended up in the shelter’s training room! Return it to satisfy Dalia and receive the orb from her.

I recommend using the Clawshot tool to swiftly traverse back to the plushie’s location. This gadget makes the detour much simpler!

Reward: Returning her toy earns Dalia’s Friendship Circlet headpiece – raising your chance of befriending wild sand seals for easier travel!

Orb #5: A Towering Challenge [-3814, -2874, 0043]

Moving further into Gerudo Town near the palace, you’ll notice a crumbled tower just left of the main path. Use your Ascend ability from the Claw Boots to reach the top of this tower.

Atop the tower waits Orb #5, buried under a mound of sand. Equip your trusty Korok Leaf and blow away the debris to reveal the orb.

If you don’t yet have the Korok Leaf, bombs or the Drillshaft also work nicely to disperse the sand pile. This orb sports the Gerudo Secret Club’s insignia.

Use Ascend and a Korok Leaf to obtain Orb #5 from this tower‘s roof

Reward: Retrieving this orb gives a Big Hearty Truffle – I used it to cook some temporal defense meals before battling Molduga later!

Orb #6: Rescuing Captain Ponthos [-3273, -2584, 0023]

The trail now leads us to lively Kara Kara Bazaar northwest of Gerudo Town, but grabbing the orb there won‘t be so straightforward…

First, locate the two gossiping Hylian travelers near the bazaar’s merchant stalls. Speaking with them reveals their captain, Ponthos, went missing down a nearby sinkhole and needs rescuing!

Journey through that sinkhole into the Oasis Lair, where you’ll find Ponthos trapped behind a cave-in. Help free the poor captain using a few well-placed bomb arrows.

Escort Ponthos back to safety, then talk to the Hylians again near Kara Kara Bazaar for them to finally relinquish Orb #6 as thanks! This orb bears the symbol of the eighth statue.

Helping retrieve missing Captain Ponthos persuades the Hylians to give up Orb #6

Reward: Freeing their leader gets you Ponthos’s Sword – While damage is low, it has high durability!

Orb #7 Location: Unlocking the Sanctuary [-3884, -2971, 0033]

With six orbs collected, return once more to the Statue Chamber in Gerudo Town Shelter. Insert the orbs into the palms of their corresponding heroines’ statues.

Triggering all six statues causes the chamber floor to quake, opening a hidden staircase! This passage leads down to an astounding discovery…a GIANT eighth orb rests silently in a chamber displaying plaques describing:

“A secret Gerudo sanctuary slumbers beneath the Northern Gerudo Ruins, home of the Eighth Heroine”

So this giant orb must be transported to the ruins to reveal the sanctuary!

Delivering the giant Orb #7 to the ruins opens the path into the lost Gerudo Sanctuary

Time to use your Ultra Magnesis power to slowly escort the orb through the Northern Ruins into the Gerudo Labyrinth area located directly east.

When you at last reach the center platform, place this orb into the giant circular slot on the floor. Doing so unseals the sanctuary entrance!

Reward: Opening the path earns the Stone Smasher weapon. While slow, it packs a huge wallop!

Completing The Journey: Gerudo Sanctuary

Descend into the newly opened Gerudo Sanctuary for a final showdown. You’ll need to battle reanimated Gibdos that awaken as you traverse deeper through the illuminated rooms.

Eventually you’ll enter the Sanctuary’s resplendent main chamber with ornate stained glass windows and the towering Statue of the Eighth Heroine.

Interact with Researcher Rotana here to officially conclude “The Mysterious Eighth” quest! By discovering the secret sanctuary and eighth member, you’ve uncovered a lost piece of Gerudo history. Well done!

For all your efforts, the final rewards are fittingly grand:

Rewards:

• 100 Silver Rupees
• Diamond

With the mystery finally solved and these treasures in hand, I do hope you enjoyed this epic journey across the desert to locate the orb locations in Tears of the Kingdom! It still remains one of my favorite questlines even now.

Let me know if you need any other gaming tips and until next time my friend!