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One of the most immediately obvious changes inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis the addition of Zonai devices that Link can use to build all kinds of machinery. While some are using this new power to find fun new solutions to classic Zelda puzzles, others are using them tocommit war crimes.
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And hey, we’re not here to judge how you play – we’re here to tell you where to find all the Zonai device dispensers in Tears of the Kingdom. Prepare to ventureallover Hyrule – throughout, above, and below finding all Zonai dispensers in Hyrule.
Updated on May 18, 2025:With Tears of the Kingdom out for a few months now, we’ve come back to touch up our guide on all Zonai device dispenser locations in TOTK to include a sky map, as well as some additional helpful info on finding the Zonai device dispensers.
This guide contains spoilers for various sections of Tears of the Kingdom.
Zonai Devices, Explained
Anotherremnant of the Zonai, Zonai devices help Link access the land of Hyrule in new ways. Whether you’rebuilding vehicleswith which to explore above, under, and throughout Hyrule, or finding newcombat strategies, there’s something for everyone with the Zonai devices in Tears of the Kingdom.
In the table below, we explainall Zonai devices, and theirprimary function.
Balloon
A Zonai hot air balloon used to gain height.
You’ll need a source of flame beneath it to make it rise, be it a campfire,Flame Emitter, or otherwise.
Battery
A Zonai device to temporarily stop your other Zonai devices from using Link’s Energy Cells.
The amount of energy each Battery has is visible inside, and will drain as you use Zonai devices to which it’s attached. The more devices attached, the more drain on your Battery.
Beam Emitter
A Zonai device that fires beams of light capable of doing significant damage at a far range.
The effective range makes them excellent for added security on mechs, and for keeping your distance from enemies.
Big Battery
A larger size of the standard Zonai deviceBattery.
TheBig Batteryfunctions the same as the regularBattery, but they have several times as much power in them. That said, they’re typically more difficult to find, appearing only in treasure chests around Hyrule.
Big Wheel
A Zonai device to make your vehicles drive, and are capable of handling tougher terrains like lava, shallow water, small rocks, bumps, and more.
They’re more powerful thanSmall Wheels, making them the best choice in environments that aren’t flat. The arrows denote which way the wheels will move when the device is powered on, so make sure yourBig Wheelsare all facing the same direction.
Cannon
A Zonai device that fires exploding shots at targets further away.
The aim on theCannoncan be tricky if you’re using it manually, as Link won’t throw the cannonball dead-on.Cannonscan be more effective when connected to other Zonai devices likeConstruct Headsfor use in homing attacks.
Cart
A flat Zonai device with wheels on the bottom, capable of moving across flat surfaces.
You need to apply force to get yourCartsmoving, but they’re reliable once they’re in motion. They’re great additions to the bottom ofWingsto make a makeshift runway for yourself when crafting a plane.
Construct Head
A Zonai device that keeps an eye out for enemies.
Ineffective on their own, you’ll need to attach another damage-dealing Zonai device to a Construct Head (like one of the Emitters or aCannon) in order to turn it into a homing device. They’re of great use when put on the front of vehicles, as they’ll handle incoming enemies for you as you drive.
Fan
A Zonai device that produces wind with their propellors to move you forward through air or water.
The moreFansyou have attached to something, the stronger the push it generates. They’re most effective when attached to the tops ofWings, and to the submerged lower parts of your boats or rafts for water propulsion.
Flame Emitter
A Zonai device that shoots fire.
Emitters are best used when on shields or fused to weapons to give you some real firepower. They’re also effective when paired withBalloonsfor a more permanent source of flame.
Frost Emitter
A Zonai device that shoots freezing air.
Like theFlame Emitter,Frost Emittersare best used as additions to shields or to fusing weapons. Any enemy hit by the blast will freeze solid, allowing for a smash bonus if you hit them with a melee attack while they’re frozen.
Homing Cart
A Zonai device that travels over flat ground and homes in on enemies.
Like theConstruct Head, theHoming Cartsare best when they’re carrying something else. Emitters are still efficient here, as areTime Bombs.
Hover Stone
A Zonai device that stays in place in midair when activated, through which Link can Ascend if need be.
Hover Stonesslowly sap your energy the longer they float, but they’re an excellent way to make some makeshift stairs. You can also use them to Ascend up to some quick height when fighting enemies where higher ground is distinctly advantageous, such as Gloom Hands, Lynels, or Gleeoks.
Hydrant
A Zonai device that emits water wherever it’s stuck.
The best use forHydrantsis to make platforms in lava, which you may use to ride lava rivers or access hidden rooms.
Light
A Zonai device emitting light in dark places.
TheLightdoesn’t have the longest range, but it is a constant source of light if you need it. That said, Brightblooms function the same way when affixed to vehicles or mechs, and don’t consume your energy.
Mirror
A Zonai device that reflects beams of light.
While some monsters can be fended off with light, you’ll unsurprisingly find yourself usingMirrorsquite a lot in the Gerudo Desert and surrounding shrines.
Portable Pot
A Zonai device that allows Link to cook one meal or elixir.
ThePortable Potwill disappear after one use, and it can only be used in places where normal cooking pots would work (largely anywhere it’s not raining). That said, they also act like joints for vehicles if you attach aBig Wheelto thePortable Potbefore attaching it to your cars, giving you extra off-roading capabilities.
Rocket
A Zonai device that produces a powerful thrust.
AttachRocketsto shields for an instant boost, which can be helpful when fighting enemies where height is advantageous. You can also affixRocketsto any vehicles for an extra boost. Putting a plane directly on top of a verticalRocketcan give you height before Link soars horizontally across the skies.
Shock Emitter
A Zonai device that fires electricity from its horn when struck.
The horn on theShock Emitteris the only part that’s actually electrified, meaning Link is able to safely hold the device if need be. If you havethe Yiga schematicfor the Fishing Trawler, it also makes for an extremely effective way to catch bulk amounts of fish.
Sled
A Zonai device with a smooth underside.
Sledsfunction much likeCarts, but without the wheels, making them a better choice when trying to cross sandy, snowy, or icy terrain.
Small Wheel
A Zonai device that spins quickly to move across flat surfaces.
If you’re trying to head out across flat terrains,Small Wheelsconsume much less power thanBig Wheels. That said, they struggle to handle even the smallest bumps in the road, so choose a Wheel size based on the terrain you need to cross.
Spring
A Zonai device that expands and contracts to bounce things away from it.
Springscan be used on your shields to keep enemies at a distance when they hit you, or placed on the ground to be used to offer Link some additional height. They can be angled to fire in different directions.
Stabilizer
A Zonai device that stands perfectly upright when active, straightening anything to which it’s attached.
Not only canStabilizershelp you make a platform to Ascend to that won’t wobble when you emerge, but they’re also extremely helpful inhelping Addison hold up signs.
Stake
A Zonai device that can be planted into the ground or wall as footholds.
Unless you hit the device again when it’s in the ground,Stakesdon’t move. you’re able to use them as jacks to make vehicles, hold platforms at angles, and more.
Steering Stick
A Zonai device that allows Link to maneuver his vehicles at will.
AttachSteering Sticksto your cars or planes for complete control in their direction. you’re able to activateallZonai devices on a build by engaging theSteering Stick, meaning you can take off with ease by simply assuming control of your vehicles.
Time Bomb
A Zonai device that detonates a timed explosion.
Time Bombswill attract the attention of your enemies if fired into an enemy camp, luring them in and exploding them once they’re curious to give you a leg up in combat. you’re able to also attach them to shields to damage enemies with them without taking damage yourself, or even place them carefully and fire an arrow from a distance if need be. Be warned that any Zonai device in range of theTime Bombwill activate if hit by the explosion.
Wing
A Zonai device that can harness the lift of the wind.
Though you can steer aWingwith just Link’s body weight, it’s much easier to control when you attach aSteering Stick. PairingWingswith a fewFansis a great way to close distances too vast for your Paraglider, if you have the energy to go the distance.
These are simply thein-game descriptions of the Zonai devices- how youactuallyuse your own Zonai devices is totally up to you.
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What Are Zonai Device Dispensers?
In Tears of the Kingdom, Zonai devices are pivotal to navigating the various regions of Hyrule using yourUltrahand abilityto craft things like imaginative vehicles, powerful mechs, and more.
You’re introduced to them during your beginning scenes onGreat Sky Island, able topurchase a number of itemsfrom one before heading down to the surface to use them in all kinds of “creative” ways.
Thesegachapon-style machinesfunction kind of like a bubblegum machine -dropZonaiteinto thereceptacle at the bottom, and receive anassortment of Zonai Devicesstocked within that machine.
Zonai device dispensers can get jammed, so if you think you’vegotten too few Zonai devices, always double-check!
Link can hold up tofive itemsin his hands at once, so the number of capsules you’ll receive will vary based on how much Zonaite you put in. The more Zonaite you drop in, the bigger your haul, withLarge Zonaiteyielding more capsules per unit than regular Zonaite.
Each Zonai device dispenser holds a different selection of Devices.No two Zonai device dispensers have the same exact menu, meaning you’ll be exploring the skies over Hyrule quite a bit trying to collect everything you need.
The Zonai dispensers each carrybetween three and six different itemsper machine, offering a pretty wide assortment at each. Once they’re in your possession, you can then fuse Zonai devices to things likeweapons, shields, and so much more.
Zonai Device Dispenser Locations In Hyrule And The Depths
Below, we’ve pinned down the precise location of every Device Dispenser in Tears of the Kingdom.
Only five of them arearound Hyrule- three in Hyrule proper, and two inthe Depthsto help you navigate the creepiness that awaits down there.
If you’re still finding the Lightroots throughout the Depths, check out ourLightroot location guidefor some help.
There areseveral side questsrelated to the Zonai device dispensers in Hyrule proper, so check out ourcoverage directory of Tears of the Kingdomfor help with those as well!
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All Sky Island Zonai Device Dispenser Locations
Since you’re dealing with Zonai technology here, it should come as no surprise that you’ll spend quite a lot of timeamong the sky islandsand archipelagos up there, searching for shrines, materials, and - of course - device dispensers.
The easiest way to access these if you’re not already headed there through main questlines is touse the Skyview Towersto get the height you need. Once you’ve activatedshrinesaround the Sky Islands, these are helpful as well to get you back to this Zonai dispenser even quicker.
Then, betweenyour paraglider, Tulin (if you’ve finishedthe Rito main story arc), and various moving platforms, you’ll be able to navigate throughout the sky islands.
If you don’t have all the Shrines in TOTK unlocked yet,check out our guidefor the locations of the Shrines mentioned below.
Sky Map Of Hyrule
The map above has every Zonai device dispenser in the sky unlocked, for you to use as an overview.
The information on all Zonai device dispenser locations below is broken intosections of the sky, then down further by thearchipelagoit’s in.
Be sure to visit each Zonai dispenser regularly to ensure you have the fullest assortment of Zonai devices available!
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