Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – A New Champion’s Tunic guide

Here's how to find the Hyrule Castle Throne Room and get hold of the Champion's Tunic in TOTK

If you want to get hold of a new Champion’s Tunic in TOTK, you have to be willing to head to Hateno Village which, admittedly, is much less scary than the next part of the quest. Are you ready to explore Hyrule Castle in Tears of the Kingdom? If so, read on.

If you played Breath of the Wild, you’ve probably been avoiding Hyrule Castle, the endgame location of the last Zelda. However, it’s OK to explore there from the outset this time around. The only thing that might stop you are the hordes of monsters patrolling the grounds. Luckily, this VideoGames.si.com guide will tell you exactly where to go so you can beeline past the baddies.

TOTK A New Champion’s Tunic

Zelda won't mind you reading her secret diary since you're off saving the world. 

To kick this Side Adventure off, head to Hateno Village and to the new build home at the end of the bridge close to the village entrance. Those who played the last game will remember this as Link’s house, but it’s since been occupied by Princess Zelda.

Head to the back of the house and down the well, where you will find Zelda’s dairy. Turns out she was making a new Champion’s Tunic for Link and has hidden it in the Throne Room of Hyrule Castle.

TOTK where is the throne room?

The exact map location for the Throne Room in Hyrule Castle in Tears of the Kingdom. 

First off, you need to reach Hyrule Castle, which is suspended in the air. The easiest way to do this is to use the jump tower in Lookout Landing.

You can find the Throne Room on the north side of the large circular center of the castle, on floor 1F. You’ll see these red banners as you approach from the outside.

The Throne Room is marked by distinctive banners. 

Confusingly, it isn’t actually called the Throne Room. It’s called Sanctum. If that word flashes up on your screen as you enter, you’re in the right place. There’s also a throne at the back of the room because, you know, Throne Room.

Light the two braziers on either side of the throne by any means necessary. I used Fire Fruit on the first one, then lit an arrow on that and fired it into the second. You can also use Wood with Flint, Red Chu Chu Jelly, and more.

Once you’ve done it, a statue behind the throne will move, revealing a chest containing the Champion’s Leathers. “This garment, worn by those in good standing with Hyrule royalty, has been reworked with the latest improvements, such as a new shoulder guard,” the item description reads.

Since you’re rubbing shoulders with the royals, this rupee farming TOTK guide might come in handy. We also have a full Tears of the Kingdom walkthrough with more tips, tricks, and quest solutions.