Makasura Shrine

Key takeaways

• Makasura Shrine is on the southern or south-western outskirts of Kakariko Village, in West Necluda.
• Its official trial name is An Upright Device.
• The main mechanic is the Stabilizer, which rights a platform when activated.
• The shrine requires Ascend, Ultrahand and the Paraglider A bow or thrown item is useful for activating Stabilizers from a distance.
• The optional chest contains a Fairy Tonic.
• Completion awards one Light of Blessing and makes the shrine available as a fast-travel point.

About this guide

Overview

An Upright Device The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Base game

Makasura Shrine is a Shrine of Light on a raised cliff beside Kakariko Village in West Necluda. Its trial, An Upright Device, introduces the practical use of the Stabilizer, a Zonai Device that forces an attached structure to stand upright. The shrine combines Ascend, Ultrahand, gliding and controlled launching, making it a useful early lesson in how Zonai devices can turn simple platforms into ramps, bridges and catapults.

The shrine itself is a compact interior challenge. It does not include Kakariko Village, the surrounding roads, the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower or the nearby Depths in its boundaries. Those are neighbouring locations and useful access points, but they are separate entries.

Location and boundaries

Makasura Shrine stands on a cliff overlooking Kakariko Village. It is close enough to the village that the settlement is the most useful landmark, but the shrine is not a subarea of the village in the sense of containing its houses, residents or shops. The shrine entrance, its interior trial rooms and the immediate approach form the practical scope of this guide.

The wider setting is West Necluda, a region that includes Kakariko Village, the surrounding hills and roads, Sahasra Slope and the approaches towards the Dueling Peaks. The shrine is also associated vertically with the Arusakam Lightroot in the Depths, as is typical of many surface Shrines of Light. The Lightroot is a separate location and is not part of Makasura Shrine itself.

Not included as part of Makasura Shrine

• Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower

Reaching Makasura Shrine

Shrine layout and puzzle logic

A Stabilizer is normally attached to a platform in a horizontal position. When struck or activated, it rapidly rights the platform so that it stands vertically. This makes it useful for raising ramps, creating temporary walls and throwing objects or Link across gaps.

The shrine is not a combat challenge. There are no shrine enemies or boss encounters, and failure generally costs only time. If a platform ends up in an awkward position, it can usually be moved again with Ultrahand or reset by leaving and re-entering the room.

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Makasura is built around a repeated idea

1. 01
   Find or move a metal platform.
2. 02
   Use Ultrahand to position it.
3. 03
   Activate the attached Stabilizer.
4. 04
   Let the platform stand upright.
5. 05
   Use the new vertical surface to climb, Ascend or launch yourself.

1. Reach the first upper platform

Enter the shrine and move towards the raised ledge ahead. The first section is deliberately straightforward and teaches that Ascend can bypass a low obstacle.

This opening section requires no device manipulation. It establishes the vertical movement pattern that the rest of the shrine uses.

1. Reach the first upper platform: steps

1. 01
   Walk beneath the raised platform or ledge.
2. 02
   Use Ascend.
3. 03
   Emerge on the higher level.

2. Raise the first Stabilizer platform

In the next room, you will find a flat platform with a Stabilizer attached.

The important point is to position the platform before activating it. Once upright, it acts like a tall board or temporary wall. If it is too far from the ledge, Link may not be able to reach the top comfortably.

The Paraglider is needed for the gap. A normal jump is not enough to cross reliably.

2. Raise the first Stabilizer platform: steps

1. 01
   Use Ultrahand to pick up the entire platform.
2. 02
   Move it near the ledge or wall ahead.
3. 03
   Strike the Stabilizer with a weapon, arrow or other suitable attack.
4. 04
   The platform will rise into an upright position.
5. 05
   Climb or Ascend onto it.
6. 06
   Glide across the gap to the next area.

3. Use the second upright platform as a wall

The following room repeats the same device lesson but gives the platform a more specific role.

The platform does not need to be perfectly aligned. It only needs to provide a climbable route to the upper surface. If the base is slightly misplaced, reposition it before activating the device.

3. Use the second upright platform as a wall: steps

1. 01
   Pick up the second Stabilizer platform with Ultrahand.
2. 02
   Move it towards the wall or raised structure on the left.
3. 03
   Activate the Stabilizer.
4. 04
   Wait for the platform to stand upright.
5. 05
   Use it to reach the top of the adjacent wall.

4. Optional chest: Fairy Tonic

The treasure chest is positioned across the gap on the far side of the room. It contains a Fairy Tonic.

Some walkthroughs describe this as pulling the platform up so that it rests on the wall. The exact placement is flexible, so the key is simply to create a safe route across. You do not need to preserve the platform’s original position.

A Fairy Tonic restores health when used. Its presence is fixed, not a random drop.

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To reach it

1. 01
   Stand on top of the wall you climbed.
2. 02
   Use Ultrahand to grab the upright Stabilizer platform.
3. 03
   Lift or reposition it so that it reaches towards the chest’s side of the room.
4. 04
   Use the platform as a bridge or raised stepping surface.
5. 05
   Glide across if necessary.
6. 06
   Open the chest and collect the Fairy Tonic.

5. Send the ball over the wall

After collecting the chest, drop to the lower part of the room. Here you will find a ball, a bowl-like receptacle and another Stabilizer-based apparatus.

The purpose of this section is to throw the ball over the wall so that it can reach a socket on the other side.

The platform will snap upright and fling the ball over the wall. This is the shrine’s first clear demonstration of the Stabilizer as a launching device rather than merely a climbing aid.

If the ball flies in the wrong direction, retrieve it and adjust the entire assembly. The ball is not consumed, and there is no penalty for trying again.

Once the ball lands beyond the wall, it should enter the nearby receptacle or opening. This opens the gate leading to the final area.

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5. Send the ball over the wall: steps

1. 01
   Pick up the ball with Ultrahand.
2. 02
   Place it into the bowl attached to the platform.
3. 03
   Position the Stabilizer beneath the platform, keeping the device in the intended orientation.
4. 04
   Make sure the bowl faces towards the wall and the area beyond it.
5. 05
   Activate the Stabilizer.

6. Operate the final catapult

The last room contains another platform with a bowl and a Stabilizer. This is the shrine’s final challenge and the most important lesson in the trial.

A common mistake is to place the catapult too far from the gap or angle it away from the exit. The platform does not need to touch the edge, but it must be aimed towards the landing area. If Link is launched short, move the assembly closer or adjust its angle.

You can activate the device with an arrow from inside the bowl if striking it directly would risk knocking Link out of position. Nintendo Life specifically notes that the shrine uses Ascend, Ultrahand and a single arrow as part of its intended solution, although other activation methods can also work.

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6. Operate the final catapult: steps

1. 01
   Bring the final platform close to the gap leading to the exit.
2. 02
   Attach or position the Stabilizer so the platform will stand upright.
3. 03
   Place the bowl so that it faces towards the exit platform.
4. 04
   Step into the bowl.
5. 05
   Activate the Stabilizer with an arrow, thrown weapon or direct strike.
6. 06
   The platform will right itself and launch Link across the gap.
7. 07
   Glide or land on the far side.
8. 08
   Examine the green shrine terminal and collect the Light of Blessing.

Treasure chest

The Fairy Tonic is optional. It is not required to open the final gate or complete the shrine. If you leave without opening the chest, you can normally return through the completed shrine and collect it later.

Treasure chest

Shrine completion reward

The Light of Blessing contributes towards health or stamina upgrades at a Goddess Statue. Four Lights of Blessing can be exchanged for one upgrade. The shrine also becomes a fast-travel destination after activation and completion.

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The following are the verified named places directly associated with Makasura Shrine or its immediate location.

Shrine completion reward

Shrine and trial

• Makasura Shrine

Immediate neighbouring locations

• Kakariko Village
• West Necluda
• Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower

Depths counterpart

Kakariko Village, Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower and Arusakam Lightroot are neighbouring or counterpart locations rather than internal parts of the shrine. They are included here because they are the principal navigation references and map associations used when finding Makasura Shrine.

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Depths counterpart

• Arusakam Lightroot

Stabilizer

The Stabilizer is the defining device of Makasura Shrine. When attached to a platform and activated, it causes the platform to stand upright. In the shrine, this produces three main functions:

The device is particularly useful in the open world when building vehicles, lifting platforms or making simple launch mechanisms. Makasura Shrine is therefore valuable even after its reward has been collected because it provides a safe environment for learning the device’s timing and positioning.

Ultrahand

Ultrahand is used to move complete platform assemblies, not just small objects. The shrine expects the player to manipulate the device and its attached board as one object. If you detach the Stabilizer accidentally, you may need to recreate the intended arrangement before continuing.

Ascend

Ascend is used at the start and throughout the middle section to bypass low ceilings, reach wall tops and gain height without climbing every surface manually.

Paraglider

The Paraglider is needed to cross the shrine’s gaps. Makasura Shrine is therefore most naturally attempted after the Great Sky Island opening sequence, when Link has obtained the Paraglider during the early main story.

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For a clean first visit

1. 01
   Locate the shrine on the cliff near Kakariko Village.
2. 02
   Activate the entrance if you want an immediate fast-travel point.
3. 03
   Enter and use Ascend on the first ledge.
4. 04
   Raise the first Stabilizer platform.
5. 05
   Glide across the first gap.
6. 06
   Raise the second platform beside the wall.
7. 07
   Reach the top of the wall.
8. 08
   Collect the Fairy Tonic before dropping down.
9. 09
   Put the ball in the bowl.
10. 10
    Activate the Stabilizer to throw the ball over the wall.
11. 11
    Open the gate.
12. 12
    Build the final launch platform.
13. 13
    Launch Link across the final gap.
14. 14
    Collect the Light of Blessing.

Activating the platform too early

If you activate a Stabilizer before moving the platform into position, it may stand somewhere useless. Pick up and reposition the entire assembly before striking the device.

Losing the ball

The ball can bounce into awkward corners if the launch angle is poor. Use Ultrahand to retrieve it rather than trying to carry it manually. The puzzle can be reset by moving the platform and trying again.

Missing the chest

The chest is not on the critical route. Players who solve the ball puzzle immediately can easily overlook it. Search the upper wall section before launching the ball onwards.

Falling short of the final platform

Move the final catapult closer to the gap and aim the bowl more directly at the landing area. Link’s launch distance depends on the platform’s position and orientation.

Treating the shrine as a combat challenge

There are no enemies to defeat. Weapons are mainly useful for activating Stabilizers, and a bow is a convenient way to trigger the final mechanism without disturbing Link’s position.

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Makasura Shrine belongs to the Shrine of Light network introduced in Tears of the Kingdom. Its location near Kakariko Village places it in a region strongly associated with the Sheikah and with the village’s continuing role in Hyrule’s post-Calamity recovery. However, the shrine itself does not contain a story scene, named resident or quest-specific dialogue.

Its design is technological rather than historical in presentation. The trial uses Zonai machinery to teach a physical principle: a small device can control the orientation and movement of a much larger structure. The shrine’s title, An Upright Device, directly describes the central action rather than hiding the solution behind a symbolic clue.

The surface location also has a useful Depths relationship. Arusakam Lightroot is the corresponding underground Lightroot associated with the shrine’s position. The two are separate map locations, but the alignment is useful when exploring the Depths: surface Shrine positions can help players identify nearby Lightroots, and vice versa.

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Is Makasura Shrine in Kakariko Village?

It is beside and overlooking Kakariko Village, in the surrounding West Necluda terrain. The village is the nearest major landmark, but the shrine’s interior is a separate location.

Do I need to complete a quest first?

No separate shrine quest is required. You can reach and enter Makasura Shrine directly.

What abilities are required?

The intended solution uses Ascend, Ultrahand and the Paraglider. A bow or another attack method is useful for activating Stabilizers, especially during the final launch.

What is inside the chest?

The optional chest contains a Fairy Tonic.

Is there a boss?

No. Makasura Shrine has no boss and no combat trial.

Can I leave after opening the chest?

Yes. The shrine can be exited and revisited. The chest remains available until opened, while the shrine’s completion state and fast-travel function are retained.

What does the Stabilizer do outside the shrine?

It causes an attached platform or structure to stand upright when activated. The shrine demonstrates how this can be used to create vertical supports, raised ramps and launchers.

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Sources

• Makasura Shrine - Zelda Wiki — zeldawiki.wiki
• Zelda Tears of the Kingdom - Makasura Shrine Walkthrough — powerpyx.com
• Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Makasura Shrine Solution | Nintendo Life — nintendolife.com
• Makasura Shrine - Zelda Dungeon Wiki, a The Legend of Zelda wiki — zeldadungeon.net