How do I activate the Divine Beast Vah Rudania in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

To activate the Divine Beast Vah Rudania in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you must first complete the quest "Divine Beast Vah Rudania," which is part of the main story. This Divine Beast is located on Death Mountain in the Eldin region, and the process involves several steps, including preparation, combat, and puzzle-solving. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide to help you through the process.

First, you need to prepare for the journey to Death Mountain. The environment is extremely hot, and without proper protection, you will take constant damage. To survive, you need either the Flamebreaker Armor set, which can be purchased in Goron City, or heat-resistant elixirs. The Flamebreaker Armor is the more reliable option, as it provides permanent heat resistance when worn. If you choose to use elixirs, make sure to stock up on Fireproof Lizards and Monster Parts to create them. Additionally, bring plenty of food and weapons, as you will face tough enemies and environmental hazards.

Once youÔÇÖre prepared, head to Goron City and speak with Bludo, the Goron boss. He will explain that Vah Rudania has been causing trouble by attacking the city and that you need to calm it down. Bludo will give you the quest "Divine Beast Vah Rudania" and direct you to Yunobo, a Goron who can help you. Yunobo is located at the Southern Mine, where he is hiding from the Divine Beast. Talk to him, and he will agree to assist you.

The next step is to reach the entrance of Death Mountain Crater, where Vah Rudania is located. Along the way, you will encounter Guardians and other enemies, so be ready for combat. Yunobo will follow you and use his ability to create a protective shield, which is essential for deflecting the Divine BeastÔÇÖs attacks. As you approach the crater, Vah Rudania will fire energy blasts at you. Use YunoboÔÇÖs shield to block these attacks and continue moving forward.

Once you reach the entrance, you will need to board Vah Rudania. This involves using a cannon to launch Yunobo at the Divine Beast, which will stun it temporarily. To do this, you must first activate the cannons by solving a puzzle. The puzzle requires you to rotate the cannons using Magnesis to align them with Vah Rudania. Once the cannons are aligned, load Yunobo into one of them and fire. This will stun Vah Rudania, allowing you to board it.

After boarding, you will need to navigate the interior of the Divine Beast, solving puzzles and defeating enemies to gain control of it. The main objective is to activate five terminals scattered throughout the beast. Each terminal is protected by a puzzle or enemy, so be prepared for a challenge. One of the key mechanics inside Vah Rudania is the ability to rotate its body using the map. This allows you to access different areas and solve puzzles by changing the orientation of the beast.

Once all five terminals are activated, you will face Fireblight Ganon, the boss of Vah Rudania. This boss has two phases. In the first phase, it uses fire-based attacks that can be countered with ice arrows or weapons. In the second phase, it creates a shield that must be broken using bombs. After defeating Fireblight Ganon, you will gain control of Vah Rudania and receive DarukÔÇÖs Protection, a powerful ability that creates a shield around you to block attacks.

Common mistakes to avoid include not preparing adequately for the heat, underestimating the enemies on the way to the crater, and not using YunoboÔÇÖs shield effectively. Advanced techniques include using stealth to avoid unnecessary combat and optimizing your weapon usage to conserve durability. Alternative approaches might involve using different strategies for the puzzles or experimenting with different weapons and armor sets.

In summary, activating Divine Beast Vah Rudania requires careful preparation, strategic combat, and puzzle-solving skills. By following these steps and tips, you can successfully complete this challenging quest and gain a powerful ally in your fight against Calamity Ganon.