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Midna’s Helmetwas a DLC-exclusive head piece inBreath of the Wild, but it would seem that it’s been added toTears of the Kingdom’s base game. Players returning to its resting place in the Sage Temple Ruins on Hyrule’s Surface are in for disappointment. While Midna’s Helmet does exist, its location has been moved.
Link can find Midna’s Helmet in the Chasm on Eventide Island inTears of the Kingdom. Chasms in general are dangerous areas, but players will want to have an inventory well-stocked with elemental materials as well as their best armor, weapons, and at full HP. Getting Midna’s Helmet will involve battling a horde of gloom-enhanced enemies.
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How to Get to Eventide Island in TotK
Players are going to need to sail out or fly over to Eventide Island. The best place to leave from is Lurelin Village (2829, -3341, 0042). Put together a makeshift glider with a Zonai Wing, fans,and Energy Cellsfrom high up (on one of the surrounding cliffs). Alternatively, players can create a raft using the wood, fans, and steering wheel from Lurelin Village (near the pirate ship).
If this is players' first time going to Lurelin Village, then it will be overrun with monsters. It’s recommended to clear them out first.
Players will want to head for the coordinates:4513, -3471, 0002. These are actually the coordinates for theEventide Island Chasm. If players want to unlock a warp spot for Eventide Island, then they should go behindKoholit Rockto theEventide Island Cavelocated at the back. There are more monsters here, but there’s also the Shrine (Marari-In Shrine) at the very back of the cave.
There are even more monsters on Eventide Island, but luckily, the Chasm is right along the shore. Players may want to gatherIce FruitorFire Fruitfrom the monster fort nearToronbo Beach. These will come in handy when Link dives below the surface.
There’s also aCooking Potnear the tent on the shore. It’s a good idea tocook upsunny veggie porridgeif players have the ingredients (ie: Sundelion, Hyrule Herb, Fresh Milk, Hylian Rice). This’ll restore any of Link’s permanent hearts if he touches any of the gloom in the Eventide Island Chasm.
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Navigating the Eventide Island Chasm
Dive into the Eventide Island Chasm and immediately fire aBrightbloom Seed. Midna’s Helmet is located in a gloom-locked chest inside theLone Island Coliseum(4562, -3620, -0471). Climb the walls of the Coliseum, and approach the chest. The way out will immediately close and Link will then have to fight waves of Bokoblins.
If players want to, they can activate theNi-Iraram Lightroomat4630, -3711, -0506. However, since activating Lightroots restores any hearts Link lost from Gloom, players may want to clear out the coliseum first andrecover their lost hearts afterwards.
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Lone Island Coliseum Monsters
There are a total offive waves of enemies. If players didn’t stock up on materials that can be fused to arrows (ex: Ice Fruit or Dazzlefruit), then this might be more challenging. If players are losing health, then climb up the walls and into one of the balconies and snipe them from above.
Save elemental arrows/bomb flower arrowsfor thelater waves. The bokoblins in the first two waves can be taken out with regular arrows or a melee weapon.
Avoid taking too much damage from Bokoblins. If they hit Link, he’ll immediately lose a permanent heart. This includes the rocks that Bokoblins will toss at Link if he’s climbing.
Alternatively, those that havecompleted all the Templesand gained the help of the Champions (ie: Tulin, Sidon, Yunobo, Riju) can use their special abilities in battle and make the fightmucheasier.
Wave 5
If Link manages to survive, the gate to the Coliseum will open, and the gloom will disappear from the chest. Inside is Midna’s Helmet, a very useful headpiece when exploring The Depths. Warp out of here (once/if the Lightroom is activated) and put this place behind.
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Midna’s Helmet Defense & Abilities
Midna’s Helmet has abase defese of 7. Just like inBreath of the Wild, it can’t be enhanced. Its effect/ability has changed from Guardian Resistance toGloom Resistance. This will protect Link a little from gloom whether it’s gloom “puddles” or gloom-infested enemies.Until players obtain better armor, Midna’s Helmet is ideal for doing any side quests that involve the Chasms.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available for Nintendo Switch.
