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agihi-ihcoJ Lightroot

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Base game location guide

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Key takeaways

  • Location Akkala Highlands Depths, south-west of Abandoned Tarrey Mine.
  • Coordinates Commonly listed as approximately 3811, 1219, -0536. Some guides and player reports give a lower marker height around -0557, so use the horizontal position as the more useful reference.
  • Surface counterpart Jochi-ihiga Shrine, whose name is reversed to form the Lightroot’s name.
  • Nearest major underground landmark Abandoned Tarrey Mine, but Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot is a separate location.
  • Main reward Lightroot activation, map illumination and a permanent fast-travel point.
  • Special requirement No quest or item is required to activate the Lightroot itself. The associated surface shrine, however, requires Rock for Sale.
  • Important distinction The Lightroot does not contain the shrine’s Diamond chest or Light of Blessing. Those belong to Jochi-ihiga Shrine on the surface.

About this guide

Scope note: Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot is a single Lightroot location in the Akkala Highlands Depths. It should not be treated as a name for the wider underground region, the nearby Abandoned Tarrey Mine, or the connected surface locations around Tarrey Town and Lake Akkala. Those are neighbouring places with their own boundaries and content.

Overview

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Base game location guide

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Base game location guide

Introduction

Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot is a Lightroot in the Akkala Highlands Depths, positioned south-west of the Abandoned Tarrey Mine and beneath the surface location of Jochi-ihiga Shrine. Its surface counterpart is easy to miss because Jochi-ihiga Shrine is not revealed through an ordinary shrine hunt. Instead, it becomes accessible through the shrine quest Rock for Sale, which begins in Tarrey Town.

The Lightroot itself is a compact landmark rather than a dungeon, settlement or mine. Its main function is to illuminate the surrounding Depths, provide a fast-travel point and complete the corresponding section of the Depths map. There is no confirmed shop, named resident, boss arena, quest-giver or unique treasure chest attached specifically to the Lightroot.

Its unusual position is the main reason players overlook it. Agihi-ihcoj is not in the central floor of the nearby abandoned mine. It sits on a raised section of Depths terrain near the southern edge of the mine area, close to the dark boundary of the unexplored map. Player reports consistently describe it as being south-west of the Abandoned Tarrey Mine and near the edge of a high ledge.

Location and boundaries

Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot belongs to the Akkala Highlands Depths, one of the named regional divisions of the Depths. The relevant underground surroundings include the Abandoned Tarrey Mine and the routes leading towards other Akkala Lightroots, including Kawikatisar Lightroot. The wider regional category also contains locations such as Ulri Canyon Mine, the Ancient Underground Fortress and the Wellspring of Power, but those are not subareas of Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot.

The practical boundary of the location is small:

This distinction matters because the nearby mine is much more substantial and may appear to be the dominant landmark when viewed on the map. Agihi-ihcoj is best understood as a standalone navigation point beside that mine, not as the name of the mine’s whole underground complex.

Surface counterpart: Jochi-ihiga Shrine

Like other Lightroots, Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot corresponds to a surface Shrine of Light. The connection is especially clear in the reversed naming:

Jochi-ihiga Shrine is located south-west of Tarrey Town, beside Lake Akkala and near a waterfall. Its listed surface coordinates are approximately 3811, 1219, 0105, directly matching Agihi-ihcoj’s horizontal position while reversing the vertical relationship between the Surface and Depths.

The shrine is a Rauru’s Blessing shrine. Completing it gives:

Those rewards are obtained at Jochi-ihiga Shrine, not at Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot.

How to find Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot

If Jochi-ihiga Shrine has already been discovered, locating the Lightroot is straightforward.

The map relationship between surface shrines and Depths Lightroots is one of the most reliable ways to find this particular Lightroot. Several guides identify Jochi-ihiga Shrine as its counterpart, and the two locations share the same horizontal coordinates.

Finding it from the nearby Abandoned Tarrey Mine

This approach is more useful than simply following the mine’s tracks. The Lightroot is close to the mine but not necessarily at the same elevation as its main passages. Guides and player descriptions repeatedly identify it as a raised, south-western landmark near the mine’s edge.

If the Lightroot is not visible

Agihi-ihcoj can remain difficult to spot even after the surrounding map has been partly illuminated. Check the following:

Some published coordinate lists give the Lightroot at 3811, 1219, -0536, while player reports commonly give approximately 3811, 1219, -0557. The difference appears to reflect the exact point used for the marker or the height at which the player recorded the position. The horizontal coordinates and relationship to Jochi-ihiga Shrine are consistent across the available guides.

Recommended method: use the surface shrine map

  1. 01
    Open the map and switch from the Surface layer to the Depths.
  2. 02
    Centre the cursor on Jochi-ihiga Shrine’s horizontal position, around 3811, 1219.
  3. 03
    Look for the corresponding unlit Lightroot south-west of the Abandoned Tarrey Mine.
  4. 04
    Enter the Depths from a nearby chasm.
  5. 05
    Travel towards the raised ground around the Lightroot.
  6. 06
    Activate Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot to illuminate the area and register it as a fast-travel location.

Finding it from the nearby Abandoned Tarrey Mine: If you are already in the Depths

  1. 01
    Locate the Abandoned Tarrey Mine.
  2. 02
    Move south-west rather than searching through the mine’s central floor.
  3. 03
    Look for the raised ground near the dark, unexplored edge of the map.
  4. 04
    Climb or ascend to the elevated platform where the Lightroot stands.
  5. 05
    Activate it before continuing through the wider Akkala Highlands Depths.

Access routes

From Tarrey Town and the surface

Tarrey Town is the most thematically direct starting point because it is connected to Jochi-ihiga Shrine’s quest.

This route is useful for players completing the Akkala surface content and wanting to connect the shrine and Lightroot systematically. The shrine quest involves buying the crystal from Hagie, transporting it by rail cart and then carrying it across Lake Akkala using Zonai devices.

From a nearby Depths Lightroot

A nearby activated Lightroot can be used as a safer starting point. The most useful comparison is Kawikatisar Lightroot, which lies in the same broad Akkala Highlands Depths region. Agihi-ihcoj is described as being west or south-west of Kawikatisar Lightroot, near the Abandoned Tarrey Mine area.

This route is preferable if the surrounding Depths are already mapped, since it avoids a long unlit expedition from a distant chasm.

From a chasm

The precise best chasm depends on which parts of Akkala you have already explored. A sensible general plan is:

No special quest state is required to reach or activate the Lightroot. The requirement belongs to the surface shrine, not the Depths location.

From Tarrey Town and the surface

  1. 01
    Travel to Tarrey Town.
  2. 02
    Locate the green shrine crystal near Hagie.
  3. 03
    Begin Rock for Sale if Jochi-ihiga Shrine is not yet active.
  4. 04
    Complete the shrine quest on the surface.
  5. 05
    Use the new shrine as a map reference for the Lightroot below.
  6. 06
    Enter the Depths through a suitable nearby chasm and travel to the matching position.

From a nearby Depths Lightroot: From there

  1. 01
    Fast-travel to Kawikatisar Lightroot.
  2. 02
    Use the Depths map to identify the Abandoned Tarrey Mine.
  3. 03
    Travel towards the mine.
  4. 04
    Search the raised terrain to its south-west.
  5. 05
    Activate Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot.

From a chasm

  1. 01
    Enter through a chasm in the Akkala region.
  2. 02
    Activate the first nearby Lightroot you encounter.
  3. 03
    Use the illuminated map to locate Abandoned Tarrey Mine.
  4. 04
    Approach Agihi-ihcoj from the mine’s south-western side.
  5. 05
    Carry gloom recovery items and enough stamina-restoring food for climbing.

What activation does

Activating Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot has the standard Lightroot effects:

Lightroots also restore gloom-damaged hearts while Link is within their effect. This makes Agihi-ihcoj useful as a recovery and navigation point during exploration, even though it is not a settlement or staffed facility.

There is no evidence that this particular Lightroot grants a special item, begins a separate quest or unlocks a unique local service. The associated Diamond and Light of Blessing come from Jochi-ihiga Shrine.

Nearby connections

Abandoned Tarrey Mine

The Abandoned Tarrey Mine is the closest named underground landmark and the main point of reference for finding Agihi-ihcoj. It is a separate location within the Akkala Highlands Depths. Do not count its mine tunnels, enemies, ore deposits or other objects as part of the Lightroot’s own directory.

Agihi-ihcoj is generally described as south-west of the mine, on elevated terrain near the unexplored boundary. This makes the mine a useful navigation landmark but not a subarea of the Lightroot.

Tarrey Town

Tarrey Town is on the Surface, not in the Depths. It is associated with the Lightroot because the surface counterpart shrine’s crystal quest begins there. The town’s rail system and Hagie’s crystal sale belong to Rock for Sale, not to Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot itself.

Jochi-ihiga Shrine

Jochi-ihiga Shrine is the direct surface counterpart. Its map position is the most reliable way to identify the Lightroot’s location. It is also the source of the Diamond and Light of Blessing linked with this pair of locations.

Kawikatisar Lightroot

Kawikatisar Lightroot is a neighbouring Depths landmark used by players as a reference when searching for Agihi-ihcoj. It is a separate Lightroot and should not be merged into the same location entry.

Items and rewards

At Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot

The confirmed reward is the normal Lightroot benefit:

No unique chest or named item is confirmed as part of the Lightroot location itself.

At the corresponding shrine

The shrine is a Rauru’s Blessing shrine, so there is no combat or puzzle chamber after the shrine becomes accessible.

Associated quest rewards

Completing Rock for Sale is the route to opening Jochi-ihiga Shrine. The quest’s practical rewards are access to the shrine’s Diamond and Light of Blessing, rather than a reward placed at Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot.

At the corresponding shrine: Jochi-ihiga Shrine contains

LocationReward
Jochi-ihiga Shrine chestDiamond
Jochi-ihiga Shrine completionLight of Blessing

Missions and activities

Rock for Sale

Rock for Sale is associated with Jochi-ihiga Shrine rather than the Lightroot. Its main steps are:

The available guides differ slightly in how they describe the final vehicle, but agree that the crystal is moved from Tarrey Town by rail cart and then transported across the water to the shrine.

Activities directly at the Lightroot

There is no verified mission-only phase, escort event or unique interaction at the Lightroot itself.

Rock for Sale

  1. 01
    Go to Tarrey Town.
  2. 02
    Speak to Hagie beside the green shrine crystal.
  3. 03
    Buy the crystal, negotiating the price down to 50 rupees.
  4. 04
    Pay the rail-cart access fee if Hagie still charges one.
  5. 05
    Attach the crystal to the rail cart.
  6. 06
    Ride the track towards the construction area.
  7. 07
    Build a suitable water vehicle using the available Zonai devices.
  8. 08
    Transport the crystal across Lake Akkala.
  9. 09
    Place it at the shrine to reveal Jochi-ihiga Shrine.
  10. 10
    Enter the shrine and collect the Diamond and Light of Blessing.

Hazards and preparation

Agihi-ihcoj is not reported as a boss arena, but the approach can still be awkward.

Useful preparation

The Lightroot itself is a safe navigation and recovery point once activated, but the surrounding region should still be treated as ordinary Depths terrain rather than as a protected settlement.

Suggested exploration route

For a thorough but efficient visit, use this order:

Suggested exploration route: steps

  1. 01
    Find Jochi-ihiga Shrine on the Surface. If it is inactive, begin Rock for Sale in Tarrey Town.

Suggested exploration route: steps

  1. 01
    Complete the shrine quest if desired. This gives you the Diamond and Light of Blessing and confirms the surface coordinates.

Suggested exploration route: steps

  1. 01
    Enter the Depths near Akkala. Activate a nearby Lightroot first if the route is dark.

Suggested exploration route: steps

  1. 01
    Travel towards Abandoned Tarrey Mine. Treat the mine as a landmark, not as part of Agihi-ihcoj.

Suggested exploration route: steps

  1. 01
    Search south-west and uphill. The Lightroot is on elevated ground and can be missed if you remain at the mine’s main level.

Suggested exploration route: steps

  1. 01
    Activate Agihi-ihcoj Lightroot. Check that the map has filled in and that the fast-travel point is available.

Suggested exploration route: steps

  1. 01
    Continue towards nearby Akkala Depths landmarks. Kawikatisar Lightroot is a useful neighbouring point for regional exploration.

The location itself

Direct surface counterpart

Nearby named underground places

Surface places connected by navigation or quest context

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