Breath of the Wildis full of references to previousLegend of Zeldagames from landmark names to some of the accessories/armor that Link can equip. Back in 2017, the Master Trials DLC became available for download on June 30th. The first pack included various sidequests such as the EX Trial of the Sword and EX Strange Mask Rumors.
Those familiar withTwilight Princessmay instantly recognize the accessory from the EX Treasure: Twilight Relic sidequest. While Midna does not make a physical appearance inBreath of the Wild, her Fused Shadow/helmet does, and it’s available for Link to wear if he can find it. Fortunately for those that have the Expansion Pass (i.e., Master Trials), it’s one accessory that can be collected very early.
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How to Unlock Midna’s Helmet
IfBotWplayers haven’t done so already, they’ll need to buy the DLC bundle from the Nintendo Eshop. This will open up a series of EX Sidequests for Link to complete. Some quests such as the Trial of the Sword requireBotWplayers to make some progress,but Midna’s Helmet is not one of them.
It’s recommended for those getting Midna’s Helmet toplace a markerover theCentral Tower, which is the towerclosest to the castle.
Midna’s Helmet Location
There’s a journal by a character named Misko in theOutpost Ruins. However, players don’t have to read the entry about the Fused Shadow/Midna’s Helmet to make it appear. The hintBotWgives regarding the helmet is that it’s near some temple ruins by theRegencia River. Since there are ruins practicallyeverywhereinBreath of the Wild, this hint may not be very helpful.
Midna’s Helmet is buried in theSage Temple Ruins. Players can spot itsexact locationby the blue marker on theabove image. They’ll need to use theMagnesis Runeto dig up the chest, which ispurple with EX initials on it.BotWplayersshould know how to swap runesby now, but in case they forgot, simply pressup on the D-padto pull up the “Runes” Menu. Select a rune by tappingleft or right on the D-pad.
The quickest way to the Sage Temple Ruins is by goingwest from the Central Tower. The ruins aresouthwestofGiant’s ForestandnorthwestofMount Daphnes. Refer to thebelow image:
Midna’s Helmet Stats
Midna’s helmet has adefense of 7and adds+1 Guardian Resistance. Unfortunately, it can’t be upgraded by the Great Fairies, and it’s notpart of an armor set. However, ifBotWplayers are picking it up early in their playthrough, it’s great headgear for Link to wear until he finds something better.
Remember: the helmet isn’t obtainable withoutthe DLC. If Link goes to the Sage Temple Ruins without the EX Treasure: Twilight Relic sidequest, then the chest won’t exist. Also, ifBotWplayers are worriedthey’re too far in the story, the helmet can be found at any point beyond the Great Plateau so long as the Expansion Pass has been downloaded.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available for Nintendo Switch.
