Most Shrines are easy to come by inBreath of the Wild, but there are a handful that are tied to Shrine Quests. This means players will need to solve a series of puzzles before the Shrine will reveal itself. The Kah Yah Shrine unlocks after Link completes the “A Fragmented Monument” Shrine Quest.
“A Fragmented Monument” requires the Camera Rune. Therefore, players will want to make sure they’ve unlocked all the Sheikah Slate’s functions before attempting the Shrine Quest. The Kah Yah Shrine is one of the easier Shrines inBreath of the Wild, but it’s quite the walk from the Great Plateau.
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A Fragmented Monument Location
If players haven’t done so already, go to theHateno Ancient Tech Labto get theCamera Runefor the Sheikah Slate. Without it, Link won’t be able to complete this Shrine Quest. Unlocking the Sheikah Slate is one of the first quests that Link will receive after the Great Plateau, so it shouldn’t take long to do.
Players can start “A Fragmented Monument” Shrine Quest by headingeast of Lurelin Village(refer to the above image for the location) to thePalmorae Ruins. Speak to the man named Garini, who’sinspecting a broken monument, and he’ll ask Link to find the missing three pieces.
Monument Shard Locations
Link will need to take a picture of each fragment to show to Garini. While the pictures can be taken at any time, it’s easier to spot the shardsat night. Once Link has all three of them, show them to Garini to advance the Shrine Quest.
Fragmented Monument Shard #1
The first Shard isto the right of Palmorae Ruins. It’s laying in the grass next to the rock wall. Refer to yellow marker on the above image for its exact location.
Fragmented Monument Shard #2
The second shard is a bit south from the ruins. Players can find it in the waters to theleft of Palmorae Beach. It’s hidden among rocks and wooden boxes, so keep a close eye out. Refer to the blue marker on the above image.
Fragmented Monument Shard #3
The final shard is lying beneath a tree atSoka PointofCape Cresia. This is the curving strip of landsouth of Palmorae RuinsandPalmorae Beach.There are monsters all along the cape, so be prepared for a fight. Alternatively, players can equip Majora’s Mask (DLC only) or one of Kilton’s Monster Masks to avoid rousing suspicion. Refer to the red marker on the above image.
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A Fragmented Monument Shrine Quest: Final Step
Once Garini translates the message on the monument, he’ll be stumped by its final meaning. Note the twoshrine platformson the left and right of the broken monument. Standin the middleof one of them, andpress down on the control stick to Crouch. Garini will crouch on the opposite platform, and the Kah Yah Shrine will at last reveal itself. Head inside tostart the Shrine Trial.
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Kah Yah Shrine Puzzle #1 (Key)
There’s a locked door straight ahead, so that obviously means there’s a key somewhere.To the leftis a chest behind a locked gate. This holds the key. Players will also notice the two barrels and a moving platform. The platform leads to a switch that needs to be held down to open the gate to the chest.
If players just want the Spirit Orb, they can loot the key and speak to the monk. For those that want the Shrine chest, go to the right side of the room. There’s a similar puzzle, butLink has to be quickif he wants to solve it.
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Kah Yah Shrine Puzzle #2 (Chest)
There are three gates like the left wing, but this time, they’re operated by a crystal switch.
Here’s what to do:
Be careful not to hit the switch too soon. Doing so will cause the gate to crash down on Link and break the barrel, forcing him to start the process all over again.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available for Nintendo Switch.
