What are the steps to complete the "The Royal White Stallion" side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

To complete "The Royal White Stallion" side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you will need to locate and tame a rare white horse found in the wild. This quest is given by Toffa, a stable worker at the Outskirt Stable, located just west of Hyrule Castle. The quest involves finding the horse, taming it, and bringing it back to the stable. Here is a detailed guide to help you complete this quest successfully.

First, you need to speak with Toffa at the Outskirt Stable. He will tell you about a legendary white horse that roams the Safula Hill area, located to the south of the stable. This horse is said to resemble the royal horses of Hyrule's past. Toffa will ask you to find and tame this horse, then bring it back to the stable. Once you accept the quest, you can begin your search.

The white horse can be found near Safula Hill, which is southwest of the Outskirt Stable. The exact location is near the large tree on the hill. You will need to approach the horse carefully, as it is easily spooked. To increase your chances of success, it is recommended to wear stealth-enhancing armor, such as the Stealth Set, or consume food that boosts your stealth. This will allow you to get closer to the horse without startling it.

When you are close enough, press the A button to mount the horse. Taming the horse requires you to soothe it by pressing the L button repeatedly. The horse will buck and try to throw you off, so you need to maintain your stamina. If you run out of stamina, you will be thrown off, and the horse will run away. To avoid this, make sure you have plenty of stamina or consume food that replenishes stamina, such as Endura Carrots or Stamella Shrooms.

Once you have successfully tamed the horse, you can ride it back to the Outskirt Stable. However, you will need to register the horse at the stable before you can complete the quest. To register the horse, speak with the stable hand and pay a fee of 20 rupees. After registering the horse, speak with Toffa again to complete the quest. He will reward you with a Royal Saddle and Royal Bridle, which you can use to customize the appearance of your horse.

There are a few important tips and considerations to keep in mind while completing this quest. First, make sure you have enough stamina to tame the horse. If you do not have enough stamina, consider upgrading your stamina wheel by trading Spirit Orbs at a Goddess Statue. Additionally, wearing stealth-enhancing armor or consuming stealth-boosting food will make it easier to approach the horse without scaring it away.

Common mistakes to avoid include approaching the horse too quickly or without stealth, which will cause it to run away. Another mistake is not having enough stamina to tame the horse, which will result in being thrown off. To avoid these mistakes, take your time and prepare adequately before attempting to tame the horse.

Advanced techniques or optimizations include using a horse with high stamina to chase down the white horse if it runs away. You can also use the Paraglider to approach the horse from above, which can sometimes make it easier to get close without being noticed. Additionally, using a stealth elixir or food can further increase your chances of success.

Required items and preparation include having enough stamina to tame the horse, stealth-enhancing armor or food, and 20 rupees to register the horse at the stable. It is also helpful to have a fast horse or the Paraglider to make the journey to Safula Hill quicker.

Alternative approaches include using the Paraglider to approach the horse from a higher vantage point, which can sometimes make it easier to get close without being noticed. You can also use a horse with high stamina to chase down the white horse if it runs away.

In summary, completing "The Royal White Stallion" side quest involves finding and taming a rare white horse near Safula Hill, then bringing it back to the Outskirt Stable to register it. By following the steps outlined above and preparing adequately, you can successfully complete this quest and earn the Royal Saddle and Bridle as rewards.