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Makasura Shrine
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Makasura Shrine Puzzle Solution in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – How to Solve & Hidden Chest Location

Go back to the medieval times to solve this complicated puzzle.

The complex shrine puzzles will often require a considerable amount of time, as each location features a variety of objectives to complete. Fortunately, Tears of the Kingdom’s Makasura puzzle solution is reasonably easy to grasp once players utilize a handy catapult to progress through every stage at an accelerated rate. So, if you want to know how to finish this shrine quickly, we’ll show you the steps you need to take for the Upright Device challenge.

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Makasura Puzzle Solution in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Makasura shrine can be found near the Necluda region, below Lantern Lake. But, if you haven’t unlocked this location, the coordinates are ‘1761, -1055, 0166.’

Makasura Shrine Map Location
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Before you head inside, it’s essential to have the paraglider for this quest, or else you won’t be able to reach certain areas. You’ll also frequently use the Ultrahand to craft multiple items, but you won’t necessarily need any weapons for this journey.

To complete the Makasura shrine, you can follow this step-by-step guide to claim the Light of Blessing for Link’s stamina or health.

  1. Use Ascend to reach the top floor.

    The second floor of Makasura Shrine

  2. Position the metal object to create a makeshift catapult.

    You can also position the item in a vertical line and jump off from it with your paraglider. Creating a catapult in Makasura Shrine

  3. Hit the platform to send Link flying.

    If you have enough momentum, you can fly over the blocked location to the left without the need to make another catapult. However, those who miss this chance can construct it once more to get Link over. Placing Link of catapult in Makasura Shrine

  4. Make the catapult device again and use it to reach the blocked area.

    Blocked area in Makasura Shrine

  5. Attach the item to the metal platform and rotate it to place Link inside the circular object.

    You’ll need to perform this step to reach the chest on the next floor. Traveling to the Makasura Shrine Chest

  6. Hit the platform and open the chest to claim the Fairy Tonic.

    Makasura Shrine Chest

  7. Deactivate the turning device and change its position to make another catapult with the nearby ball.

    Be sure to drop the ball and not attach it to the circular object with Ultrahand, as it will not launch properly. You can also place Link on the metal item to get him to the other side. Throwing the ball over in Makasura Shrine

  8. Hit the metal platform.

  9. Place the ball to unlock the doorway.

    Ball in Makasura Shrine Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

  10. Create a giant catapult with the two metal objects.

    There will be another item on the right side of the room to construct this creation. Crafting large catapult in Makasura Shrine Tears of the Kingdom

  11. Position the catapult toward the exit and place Link inside the bowl.

    Makasura Shrine Exit

  12. Hit the platform and use your paraglider to navigate to the final location.

    Paragliding to Makasura Shrine Exit

After you interact with glowing hand, you’ll be rewarded with the Light of Blessing, which can be used at any Goddess Statues. Players can also check out the chest item, Fairy Tonic, a healing elixir with a sweet fragrance.

That does it for our guide on the Makasura shrine in Tears of the Kingdom. For more content, be sure to explore the relevant links below, including the Ishodag shrine puzzle solution.


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Kristina Ebanez
Kristina is a Staff Writer and has been with Twinfinite for more than a year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.