How do I complete the "The Hero's Cache" shrine quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

The "The Hero's Cache" shrine quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a shrine quest that leads you to the hidden Sho Dantu Shrine in the Gerudo Desert. This quest involves solving a riddle and navigating the harsh desert environment. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to complete it.

To start the quest, you need to speak to Rotana, a Gerudo scholar, in Gerudo Town. She can be found in the library on the second floor of the town. Rotana will tell you about a riddle that points to the location of a hidden shrine. The riddle goes like this: "The heroÔÇÖs path is lit by the blessing of light. The sunÔÇÖs blessing shines upon the heroÔÇÖs path. The heroÔÇÖs path is found in the eastern ruins. The sunÔÇÖs blessing creates a path of light."

The key to solving this riddle is understanding that it refers to the sun and light. The "eastern ruins" mentioned in the riddle are the East Gerudo Ruins, located east of Gerudo Town. To find the shrine, you need to visit these ruins during the day when the sun is shining. The sunÔÇÖs light will cast shadows from the stone pillars in the ruins, and these shadows will form a path that leads to the shrine.

When you arrive at the East Gerudo Ruins, look for the stone pillars. Around noon, when the sun is directly overhead, the shadows of the pillars will align in a specific pattern. Follow the shadows to the spot where they converge. This is where the Sho Dantu Shrine is hidden beneath the sand. Use the Magnesis rune to lift the metal slab covering the shrineÔÇÖs entrance, revealing the shrine.

Before heading to the East Gerudo Ruins, itÔÇÖs important to prepare for the harsh desert environment. Make sure you have heat-resistant gear or elixirs to protect yourself from the extreme heat. The Desert Voe set, which can be purchased in Gerudo Town, is a good option. Alternatively, you can cook elixirs using ingredients like Chillshrooms or Cool Safflina combined with monster parts.

Once you enter the Sho Dantu Shrine, youÔÇÖll face a series of puzzles involving motion-controlled platforms and metal blocks. Use the Magnesis rune to manipulate the metal blocks and create paths to progress through the shrine. Pay attention to the placement of the blocks and the timing of the moving platforms to avoid falling or getting stuck.

A common mistake players make is not visiting the ruins at the right time of day. The shadows only align correctly around noon, so if you arrive too early or too late, the path to the shrine wonÔÇÖt be visible. Make sure to adjust the time using a campfire or wait until the sun is directly overhead.

An advanced technique to optimize your progress is to use the Paraglider to navigate the ruins more quickly. This can save time and help you avoid unnecessary encounters with enemies. Additionally, if you have the Sheikah Sensor upgraded, it can help you locate the shrine more easily by detecting it as you get closer.

In summary, to complete "The HeroÔÇÖs Cache" shrine quest, speak to Rotana in Gerudo Town, solve the riddle by visiting the East Gerudo Ruins at noon, follow the shadows to the shrineÔÇÖs location, and use the Magnesis rune to uncover and enter the Sho Dantu Shrine. Prepare for the desert heat, time your visit correctly, and use motion-controlled platforms and metal blocks to solve the shrineÔÇÖs puzzles. With these steps, youÔÇÖll successfully complete the quest and gain access to the shrineÔÇÖs treasure and Spirit Orb.