Ancient arowana locations in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Finding ancient arowanaIt is necessary as part of the story in Tears of the Kingdom: The Legend of Zelda.

You need to offer one up to Sidon’s fiancée, Lady Yona, in Zora’s Domain as part of the “Sidon of the Zora” main quest, in order to get the first piece of Zora Armor.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Ancient Arowana Locations

We recommend that you look for ancient arowana in two locations.

It is easiest to go to the Great Sky Island ponds (where you first started the game). There are plenty of floating ponds in the area north and west of the Nachoya Shrine.

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Alternatively, you can listen to Yona’s instructions, which is to seek out Dento, the blacksmith on the east side of Zora’s Domain, for a lead on where to find one.

He’ll point you to Mipha’s Court near the peak of Ploymus Mountain. To get closer, you can use warps to reach the Ihen-a Shrine.

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The long stairs heading south-west will take you to the top. You’ll find at least one ancient arowana The pool is at the top.

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Wherever you collect the ancient arowana, return it to Yona in Misha’s Court, and she’ll give you the Zora Armor chest piece (granting you the ability to swim up waterfalls) and allow you to continue the Zora’s Domain story quest — which eventually concludes at the Water Temple.