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In the changed landscape of Death Mountain withinThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,there lies a cave filled with treasures: Lake Intenoch Cave. From monstrous gems to rare minerals, the secrets hidden behind walls of boulders and the cake’s twisting and turning paths are sure to line your pockets with convenient wealth.
RELATED:The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - How To Complete Keys Born Of WaterHowever, finding the cave is the first step. After all, despite being named Lake Intenoch Cave, the cave isn’t actually on, beside, or under Lake Intenoch itself. This misleading name may have you looking in the wrong direction, and if you’ve found it, navigating its tunnels can be a little tricky. That is, after all, what we’re here to help with.
Finding Lake Intenoch And The Crystal
Despite its name,Lake Intenoch is actually located north of Gero Pond. The cave isn’t connected to any stretch of land shared with Lake Intenoch except a small portion near Broca Island underground. Don’t let the name fool you andtravel to the land mass on the eastern side of Gero Pond.
The cave entrance is avery large hole in the side of the mountain.You shouldsee an igneous sheet(the hardened magma) that looks like it was once a lavafallspilling into Lake Intenoch in front of itandGero Pond just outside and to the left.
You’ll need two pieces of theFlamebreaker setor one piece and theVah Rudania Divine Helmto enter safely.
In the main chamber of this room aretwo paths obscured by walls of breakable boulders. You candestroy them by:
It isrecommended to use Yunobo’shere as there will be several walls, and exploring this cave entirely may be very exhaustive on your supplies and weapons.
To begin this cave, it is recommended togo left if you’d like a chest with aMighty Construct Bowto begin with; this path will loop around to the right side eventually.Otherwise, begin on the right side.
On the right side, you’ll be able tobreak several walls of bouldersuntil you come toanother left or right option.You havetwo choices here:
The Lake Intenoch Bubbulfrog
In the first room on the left side, you’ll encounter a tiny Igneous Talus. You can let Yunobo destroy it with Boulder Breaker, strike it with a hammer, or hit it with any weapon while using Sidon’s ability. Once destroyed, continue forward on the right side of the breakable boulders.
On the other end, you’ll see a room with the Bubbulfrog on the ceiling. It’s recommended to try and bait it to move before hitting it. If you don’t or are unlucky, your Bubbulgem will fall into the lava.
If your Bubbulgem falls into the lava, don’t panic. Unfortunately, you’re able to’t use Ultrahand, but there’s another option. You can use a nearbyHydrantto create a stone platform beside it, allowing you to pluck it safely from the fiery depths.
With the Bubbulgem in hand, you can return to the Crystal or close out the loop by taking the unexplored left path in the previous room to lead back to theMighty Construct Bowand loop around to the starting room.
Crossing The Lava With The Lake Intenoch Crystal
Ignore the Crystalas you enter its room for now andlook left along the lava bank.Notice theFire Like on the wall ahead.You’ll need todefeat itto discover theHydrantsitting on the bank under it.
Grab theHydrantand returnto the area where the Crystal was located. Set down theHydrantandtouch the Crystalto activate the quest.
You’ll need tocarry the Crystal across the lava laketo reach the shrine andget around the lavafallon the other side. There are afew ways of solving this puzzle, buttwo are relatively simple:
It is recommended that if you’re not boat-savvy and don’t mind the time taken to use the bridge option. If you do, however, be aware of holding theHydrantclose in front of you. In the event you hold theHydranttoo far ahead or above, you might make unsafe gaps in your bridge.
Once near the lavafall, you cantake the small ledge on the right side of it and follow the pathto the shrine around the corner. When you are close enough with the Crystal, the quest will automatically end and create the Moshapin Shrine.
Enter the Moshapin Shrineto receive the much-appreciatedMighty Zonaite Shieldand another Blessing to take back to your local Hylia statue.
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