How to get Sunset Fireflies

How to Get Sunset Fireflies in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Look to the light.

In a world as epic and sprawling as Hyrule, there are plenty of different types of flora and fauna to discover. One ingredient that can be obtained in the many nooks and crannies of Nintendo’s latest adventure is called a Sunset Firefly. If you’re wondering how to get a Sunset Firefly in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you’ve come to the perfect place. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty details, shall we?

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How to Find Sunset Fireflies in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

There are a few different ways of obtaining a Sunset Firefly in TOTK, but we found the most reliable method was by buying them from Beedle in Highland Stable.

Highland Stable
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For those wondering, Highland Stable is in the southern region of Hyrule, and to help you find the exact location, we’ve marked it on the map below:

How to Get Sunset Fireflies in Tears of the Kingdom
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Once you arrive, head over to Beedle the merchant, who usually wanders just outside the Highland Stable. Speak to him, and you’ll be able to purchase a Sunset Firefly for 10 Rupees a pop.

Sunset Fireflies, Beedle
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Other Ways of Obtaining Sunset Fireflies

You’ll often see Sunset Fireflies flying around at nighttime. What sets them apart from other flying insects is their signature green glow. If you sneak up to them (click the left stick), you’ll be able to grab them much more effectively. You’ll find a bunch of them flying around the bridge in Kakariko Village.

How to obtain Sunset Fireflies
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What Do Sunset Fireflies Do?

Specifically, Sunset Fireflies can be used as an ingredient in Elixirs, and their main property is the ability to make Link move quieter as he traverses Hyrule. They’re also a key objective in the quest “By Firefly’s Light”, which tasks players with finding five Sunset Fireflies.

So, what do you know. That’s everything you need to learn about how to get Sunset Fireflies in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. For more, here’s how to get climbing gear in the game. Or alternatively, feel free to browse our further coverage down below.


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Dylan Chaundy
Dylan is a Senior Writer at Twinfinite and has been with the site for over two years, and in the games media industry for over a decade. He typically covers horror, RPGs, shooters, Roblox, indie titles and movies, and loves reading, pizza and skateboarding; ideally, at the same time. He has a degree in English Literature from Aberystwyth University, Wales. He thinks FTL may be the most perfect game ever created.