Where is the shrine hidden in the Ridgeland region in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

The shrine hidden in the Ridgeland region of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is called Mijah Rokee Shrine. This shrine is part of the "A Modest Test of Strength" category, meaning it involves combat with a Guardian Scout. To find and complete this shrine, you will need to navigate the Ridgeland region, solve a puzzle to reveal the shrine, and defeat the Guardian Scout inside. Here is a detailed guide to help you achieve this.

First, letÔÇÖs talk about the location. The Ridgeland region is located to the northwest of Hyrule Castle, near the Tabantha Frontier. The Mijah Rokee Shrine is hidden beneath a large stone slab on a plateau near the Ridgeland Tower. To reach this area, you can start from the Ridgeland Tower, which is surrounded by water and guarded by electric Wizzrobes and Lizalfos. If you havenÔÇÖt activated the Ridgeland Tower yet, you will need to climb it to reveal the surrounding map. Be cautious of the enemies in the area, as they can deal significant damage, especially the electric Wizzrobes.

Once you have the Ridgeland Tower activated, head northwest from the tower toward the plateau. You will notice a large stone slab with a glowing pedestal nearby. This pedestal is part of the puzzle to reveal the shrine. The puzzle requires you to place a metal object on the pedestal to activate it. You can use a metal weapon or shield from your inventory, but if you donÔÇÖt have one, there is a metal crate nearby that you can use. Use Magnesis, one of the Sheikah Slate runes, to lift the metal crate and place it on the pedestal. This will cause the stone slab to rise, revealing the Mijah Rokee Shrine.

Before entering the shrine, itÔÇÖs a good idea to prepare for the combat inside. The shrine is a "Modest Test of Strength," which means you will face a Guardian Scout III. These enemies are tougher than the ones in "Minor Tests of Strength" but easier than those in "Major Tests of Strength." Make sure you have a decent supply of weapons, shields, and healing items. Weapons with high durability and damage output, such as swords, spears, and bows, are recommended. Additionally, having a few meals or elixirs that restore health or provide temporary buffs, like increased attack or defense, can be very helpful.

When you enter the shrine, the Guardian Scout will activate immediately. It will use a variety of attacks, including melee strikes, laser beams, and spinning attacks. To defeat it, focus on dodging its attacks and countering with your own. Perfect dodges, which trigger Flurry Rush, are particularly effective. If you have a shield, you can also parry its laser beams to reflect the damage back at it. Be mindful of your weapon durability, as the Guardian Scout has a significant amount of health. If your weapons break, switch to another one and continue the fight.

After defeating the Guardian Scout, you will receive a chest containing a strong weapon, such as a Guardian Spear or Guardian Sword. Open the chest and then speak to the monk at the end of the shrine to receive your Spirit Orb. This orb can be used to increase your health or stamina at a Goddess Statue.

A common mistake players make is not preparing adequately for the combat inside the shrine. Without enough weapons or healing items, the fight can become very challenging. Another mistake is not using Magnesis correctly to solve the puzzle outside the shrine. Make sure you have the Magnesis rune activated and that you are using a metal object to place on the pedestal.

For advanced players, you can optimize your approach by using elemental weapons or arrows to deal extra damage to the Guardian Scout. For example, shock arrows can stun the enemy, giving you an opportunity to land multiple hits. Additionally, if you have the Stasis+ upgrade for your Sheikah Slate, you can freeze the Guardian Scout temporarily, allowing you to attack it without retaliation.

In summary, finding and completing the Mijah Rokee Shrine in the Ridgeland region involves solving a simple puzzle using Magnesis and defeating a Guardian Scout III in combat. Prepare adequately with weapons, shields, and healing items, and use advanced techniques like perfect dodges and elemental attacks to make the fight easier. By following these steps, you can successfully complete the shrine and earn a valuable Spirit Orb.