Jojon Shrine

Practical route checklist

The cave enemies are separate from the Soldier Constructs inside Jojon Shrine. Clearing the cave does not affect the shrine’s internal encounter state.

Equipment found in the trial

Verified equipment and materials reported in the shrine include:

Some equipment is obtained from the ground, while other items are recovered after defeating Constructs. The supplied weapons are deliberately weak, so fusing them with explosive materials or using the shrine’s mechanisms is important.

1. Collect the starting equipment

At the beginning of the trial, collect the Thick Stick, Wooden Stick and Old Wooden Shield nearby. Do not worry about preserving these items for later. They are temporary shrine equipment and will not replace anything in Link’s normal inventory.

Use Fuse whenever possible. Even a basic weapon becomes more effective when combined with a dropped enemy part or an explosive object.

2. Defeat the first Soldier Constructs

The first area contains Soldier Constructs. Use the starting weapons and look for opportunities to attack while they are separated.

The shield is useful for blocking, but aggressive attacks are usually more efficient because the trial’s weapons are fragile. If a weapon breaks, collect another one rather than trying to fight empty-handed.

3. Search the lower area

After dealing with the first enemies, move down into the lower section. A Soldier Construct here carries a Zonaite Shield, which can be collected after the enemy is defeated.

This lower area also contains useful supplies, including:

The bow and Bomb Flowers are particularly valuable for reaching enemies on higher platforms or damaging groups from a safe distance.

4. Use the Spring to reach the upper platform

A Spring is positioned near the edge of the lower area. Strike or activate it, then use it to launch Link upwards towards the elevated platforms.

If the first launch does not give enough height, reposition Link or use the spring again. The objective is to reach the upper section where additional Soldier Constructs are patrolling.

5. Use Bomb Flowers with the bow

On the upper platform, attach Bomb Flowers to arrows and fire at a Soldier Construct. This is an efficient way to damage an enemy without exposing Link to a close-range attack.

Avoid standing too close to the explosion. The blast can injure Link as well as the Constructs.

6. Find the rotating gear

Return towards the area containing the large rotating gear. The gear is central to the shrine’s puzzle and provides access to another elevated section.

Near this area are Rusty Halberds and Bomb Barrels. Fuse the Bomb Barrels to the halberds to create powerful temporary weapons. Although they are awkward and expendable, they can deal heavy damage to the remaining enemies.

7. Use Recall on the gear

Use Recall on the large rotating gear. Reversing its motion allows Link to ride it upwards or use it as a moving platform to reach the next level.

Watch the gear’s rotation before stepping onto it. Link can be knocked off if he approaches from the wrong side or stands too near the teeth.

8. Defeat the remaining Construct

The final Soldier Construct can be attacked from the elevated platform or from the surrounding machinery. A Bomb Barrel-fused halberd is effective, but a bow and explosive arrows are safer if you have retained them.

You can also use the shrine’s flame-emitter devices. If a flame emitter is mounted on a movable stake, use Ultrahand to position it near an enemy, taking care not to place Link in the flame’s path.

9. Claim the reward

Once every Soldier Construct has been defeated, the exit gate opens. The shrine returns Link’s normal equipment and inventory.

Proceed through the opened gate and open the treasure chest to receive the Magic Rod. Continue to the altar and examine it to complete the shrine and obtain a Light of Blessing.

Soldier Constructs

The shrine’s combat encounters consist of Soldier Constructs distributed across lower and upper sections of the arena. Their exact positioning makes the rotating machinery and height differences more important than raw weapon strength.

The challenge is not a boss fight. Its difficulty comes from restricted equipment, vertical movement and the need to use the arena’s machinery effectively.

Magic Rod

The shrine chest contains a Magic Rod. It is obtained only after all the Constructs have been defeated and the exit gate has opened.

Light of Blessing

The altar awards one Light of Blessing. Four Lights of Blessing can be exchanged at a Goddess Statue for either a Heart Container or a Stamina Vessel.

Fast-travel point

Activating Jojon Shrine creates a fast-travel point even before the trial is completed. This is useful if you need to leave the cave, restock supplies or return later.