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ikatoayaM Lightroot

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, base game

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Key takeaways

  • Ikatoayam Lightroot is at approximately -0850, 3535, -0637 Published map references vary slightly by one or two coordinate units, so use the location marker rather than treating the last digit as exact.
  • It is associated with Mayaotaki Shrine, but the two are not perfectly vertically aligned because of the North Lomei labyrinth structure.
  • The Lightroot is on or near the roof of the North Lomei Depths Labyrinth, not in an ordinary open cavern.
  • Reaching the Depths labyrinth as part of the intended quest route normally requires progress through the surface and sky labyrinths. The final access is opened after activating the preceding terminals.
  • The associated Depths challenge is a Flux Construct III Defeating it permits activation of the final terminal and leads to the Evil Spirit Greaves reward.
  • The Lightroot itself has no shop, resident, ordinary quest giver or unique purchase service. Its practical functions are illumination, map discovery, Gloom recovery and fast travel.

About this guide

Scope note: This guide treats Ikatoayam Lightroot as the named Lightroot itself and the immediately associated North Lomei Depths Labyrinth. The surface North Lomei Labyrinth, its Mayaotaki Shrine, and the North Lomei Sky Labyrinth are included only where they explain access, progression or rewards. They are separate locations and should not be mistaken for parts of the Lightroot.

Overview

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, base game

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, base game

Introduction

Ikatoayam Lightroot is a Depths landmark in the Hebra Mountains Depths, positioned on or beside the North Lomei Depths Labyrinth. Activating it illuminates the surrounding underground area, reveals local Depths map data and creates a fast-travel point. Its surface counterpart is Mayaotaki Shrine, although this is one of the unusual labyrinth pairings where the Lightroot is not directly beneath the Shrine of Light.

The Lightroot is easy to miss because the surrounding area is not a normal open Depths field. It belongs to a three-layer Lomei puzzle complex, with a surface maze, a sky maze and a Depths maze. In the base game, the Depths section becomes part of the North Lomei Prophecy side quest and contains a Flux Construct III and a piece of the Evil Spirit armour.

Location and boundaries

Ikatoayam Lightroot is in the far north-western portion of the Depths, under the Hebra region. Its immediate landmark is the North Lomei Depths Labyrinth, the underground layer of the large Lomei complex.

The important boundary is between the Lightroot and the labyrinth:

Do not use the usual “find the Shrine, then descend directly below it” rule too rigidly here. Most Surface Shrines have corresponding Lightroots in broadly matching positions, but the three Lomei Depths labyrinth Lightroots are recognised exceptions. Ikatoayam is therefore better understood as the Depths counterpart assigned to the North Lomei complex rather than as a point directly beneath Mayaotaki Shrine.

Named locations within or immediately associated with the area

The last three names are included as associated subareas or progression references. They should not all be treated as interchangeable names for Ikatoayam Lightroot.

Named locations within or immediately associated with the area

What Ikatoayam Lightroot does

Like other Lightroots, Ikatoayam has four practical effects once activated:

The map reveal is especially useful here because the North Lomei Depths Labyrinth has dark corridors, walls and enclosed spaces that are difficult to read before the Lightroot is active.

What Ikatoayam Lightroot does: steps

  1. 01
    It illuminates the surrounding Depths.
  2. 02
    It reveals the nearby section of the Depths map on the Purah Pad.
  3. 03
    It becomes a Travel Point for fast travel.
  4. 04
    Standing beneath its light restores maximum hearts lost to Gloom, in the same general way as returning to the Surface.

Access routes

Intended quest route

The most reliable intended route is connected to The North Lomei Prophecy.

The quest chain requires the Paraglider, and fire or heat sources are useful for melting ice during the surface section. Guides also recommend cold resistance for the Hebra surface area and Brightbloom Seeds or another light source for the Depths.

Direct exploration

A player who has already opened the relevant route can reach the area more directly by diving through the central opening of the sky labyrinth. The game’s intended progression is designed to lead down through the three layers, but the exact route can be shortened with abilities such as:

The Depths section is not a conventional winding maze in the same way as the surface version. Once inside, the main objective is to locate the central arena and the final terminal rather than to solve another full surface-style maze.

Useful preparation checklist

Cold resistance is mainly relevant to the surface approach, not to the underground Lightroot itself.

Intended quest route

  1. 01
    Reach the surface North Lomei Labyrinth in the Hebra region.
  2. 02
    Work through the surface maze and reach the central shrine area.
  3. 03
    Activate the surface terminal associated with the labyrinth.
  4. 04
    Travel to the North Lomei Sky Labyrinth and activate its terminals.
  5. 05
    Use the opened central route to dive through the labyrinth complex towards the Depths.
  6. 06
    Enter the North Lomei Depths Labyrinth.
  7. 07
    Activate Ikatoayam Lightroot if it has not already been lit.
  8. 08
    Continue to the Flux Construct III arena and complete the final terminal objective.

North Lomei Depths Labyrinth

The North Lomei Depths Labyrinth is the major subarea associated with Ikatoayam Lightroot. It is an enclosed underground structure with dark platforms, walls, water or open drops in places, and a central boss arena.

The Labyrinth becomes particularly important during The North Lomei Prophecy. After the surface and sky stages have been completed, Link can dive into the Depths section and confront a Flux Construct III. The boss is positioned around -0813, 3534, -0652 according to one published walkthrough, while other map references place the encounter a few coordinates away. This small variation appears to reflect different marker positions within the arena rather than a separate encounter.

Enemies and boss

Flux Construct III

The principal enemy is a Flux Construct III, a large Zonai construct made of interlocking blocks. Its vulnerable component is a glowing block embedded in its body.

Flux Construct fights reward weapons fused with the boss’s dropped parts. The arena is dark before the Lightroot is activated, so lighting the area first makes the fight easier and reduces the risk of falling or losing sight of the weak block.

The Flux Construct III is not merely an optional local monster in this location. In the North Lomei Prophecy progression, defeating it allows Link to activate the final terminal.

Flux Construct III: A practical approach is

  1. 01
    Lock on and identify the glowing weak block.
  2. 02
    Use Ultrahand to pull the block away when it is reachable.
  3. 03
    Attack the exposed block with a strong weapon.
  4. 04
    When the Construct changes shape, use the environment and its thrown blocks to reach the weak point.
  5. 05
    Use Recall on suitable thrown blocks if the weak point rises out of reach.
  6. 06
    Keep moving, especially when the Construct forms a large body or launches blocks across the arena.

Items and rewards

Evil Spirit Greaves

The major reward associated with the North Lomei Depths section is the Evil Spirit Greaves. They are obtained after defeating the Flux Construct III and activating the final terminal in the Depths labyrinth.

This reward is progression-dependent. It is not obtained simply by activating Ikatoayam Lightroot. The Lightroot can be lit before or after the boss encounter, but the armour reward requires the North Lomei Prophecy sequence to reach its final stage.

Verified associated rewards directory

Some general Lomei guides list additional weapons, Zonaite and other chests in labyrinth areas. These should not automatically be attributed to Ikatoayam Lightroot. The available evidence clearly supports the Lightroot, the Flux Construct III, the terminal and the Evil Spirit Greaves, but does not establish a complete chest inventory for every platform and corridor immediately around the Lightroot.

If the quest route is still locked

  1. 01
    Approach the North Lomei Labyrinth on the surface.
  2. 02
    Complete the surface maze and reach Mayaotaki Shrine.
  3. 03
    Activate the shrine and investigate the nearby quest-related terminal.
  4. 04
    Continue to the sky labyrinth and activate its terminals.
  5. 05
    Return to the central sky route and dive towards the Depths.
  6. 06
    Deploy the Paraglider before landing in the underground complex.
  7. 07
    Use Brightbloom Seeds to mark the route and avoid dropping into unseen gaps.
  8. 08
    Find Ikatoayam Lightroot and interact with it.
  9. 09
    Use the Lightroot’s illumination to locate the central arena.
  10. 10
    Defeat Flux Construct III.
  11. 11
    Activate the final Dragon terminal.
  12. 12
    Open the reward chest for the Evil Spirit Greaves.

If the route is already open

  1. 01
    Fast travel to a nearby Depths Travel Point or reach the North Lomei Chasm from above.
  2. 02
    Dive into the underground labyrinth.
  3. 03
    Light the area before attempting long glides or combat.
  4. 04
    Activate Ikatoayam Lightroot as soon as you see it.
  5. 05
    Mark the Flux Construct arena on the map if you intend to leave and return.
  6. 06
    Prepare weapons and Gloom recovery items.
  7. 07
    Defeat the Flux Construct III.
  8. 08
    Activate the final terminal and collect the armour reward.

Hazards and practical advice

Darkness

The labyrinth is much easier after activating Ikatoayam. Before that, Brightbloom Seeds are essential for identifying platforms and avoiding blind drops.

Gloom

Gloom can reduce Link’s maximum hearts. Avoid walking through large patches where possible. If contact is unavoidable, move quickly, use Gloom-resistant equipment or recover the lost hearts beneath the Lightroot.

Vertical falls

The labyrinth includes raised platforms and open drops. Do not glide towards an apparently empty section until it has been illuminated. A failed landing can leave Link below the intended route, forcing a climb or a teleport out.

Quest gating

If the final Depths chamber appears inaccessible, the likely issue is progression rather than a missing doorway. The North Lomei Prophecy requires the earlier surface and sky terminals to be activated before the final Depths objective can be completed.

Suggested exploration routes

Fastest functional route

For players who only want the Travel Point:

Boss-first route

If the quest route is already open and the Lightroot is visible:

Fastest functional route

  1. 01
    Reach the open Depths route beneath the North Lomei complex.
  2. 02
    Dive or glide to the labyrinth roof.
  3. 03
    Activate Ikatoayam Lightroot.
  4. 04
    Fast travel away or continue to the boss.

Completionist route: For a fuller clear

  1. 01
    Complete Mayaotaki Shrine on the surface.
  2. 02
    Finish the North Lomei Sky Labyrinth terminals.
  3. 03
    Dive into the Depths labyrinth.
  4. 04
    Activate Ikatoayam Lightroot.
  5. 05
    Explore all accessible ledges and side passages.
  6. 06
    Defeat Flux Construct III.
  7. 07
    Activate the final terminal.
  8. 08
    Collect Evil Spirit Greaves.
  9. 09
    Check the map for any remaining treasure chest markers before leaving.

Boss-first route

  1. 01
    Activate Ikatoayam immediately.
  2. 02
    Heal any existing Gloom damage under its light.
  3. 03
    Place Brightbloom markers along the route.
  4. 04
    Enter the central arena.
  5. 05
    Defeat Flux Construct III.
  6. 06
    Claim the quest reward.
  7. 07
    Return to the Lightroot and use it as the permanent exit point.

Progression and state changes

Ikatoayam itself does not appear to have a missable activation state. The main missability concern is not losing the Lightroot, but overlooking the quest chain or assuming that the surface Shrine and the Depths Lightroot are directly aligned.

Progression and state changes

Progress stateWhat changes
Before the Lomei sequenceThe surface, sky and Depths layers are separate exploration areas
After reaching Mayaotaki ShrineThe surface portion is complete or nearly complete, depending on the player’s route
After activating the sky terminalsThe route into the North Lomei Depths section becomes available
Before activating IkatoayamThe nearby Depths remain dark and the local map is unrevealed
After activating IkatoayamThe area is lit, mapped and available as a Travel Point
After defeating Flux Construct IIIThe final terminal can be activated
After completing the Depths objectiveEvil Spirit Greaves become obtainable

Characters, factions and services

No permanent resident, shopkeeper, stable, settlement, faction headquarters or law-enforcement presence has been verified at Ikatoayam Lightroot or within the immediate North Lomei Depths Labyrinth.

Lore and series context

The Lomei labyrinths are recurring Zelda locations. The North Lomei Labyrinth appeared in Breath of the Wild, but its Tears of the Kingdom version expands the concept into a linked surface, sky and Depths complex. The TotK structure is therefore a continuation of the labyrinth idea rather than a completely unrelated location.

Ikatoayam is also notable for its name relationship with Mayaotaki. Lightroot and Shrine names are generally reverse-name pairs, although the unusual Lomei placement means the physical relationship is less straightforward than the naming rule suggests.

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