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Mayaotaki Shrine

Mayaotaki Shrine is a ground-level Shrine of Light hidden at the centre of the North Lomei Labyrinth in the Hebra Mountains.

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Key takeaways

  • Mayaotaki Shrine is at the centre of the North Lomei Labyrinth in the Hebra Mountains.
  • Its approximate coordinates are −0823, 3535, 0235.
  • The entrance is blocked by ice Melt it with a flame source such as a Torch, campfire weapon, Flame Emitter or fire-based material.
  • The shrine is a Rauru’s Blessing challenge, so there is no puzzle inside.
  • The chest contains one Diamond.
  • The labyrinth can be navigated normally using Hyrule Pine Cones as route markers, or bypassed with climbing, Ascend and aerial approaches.
  • A Zonai terminal near the shrine begins The North Lomei Prophecy, which links the surface labyrinth to its sky and Depths counterparts.

About this guide

Spoiler warning: This guide covers the North Lomei Labyrinth, the shrine’s treasure, and its connection to the wider Lomei Labyrinth sequence in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It does not provide a full solution to every Lomei labyrinth.

Overview

Mayaotaki Shrine is a ground-level Shrine of Light hidden at the centre of the North Lomei Labyrinth in the Hebra Mountains. Its official trial is “Rauru’s Blessing”, meaning that the shrine itself contains no conventional puzzle. The real challenge is reaching it through the labyrinth and melting the ice sealing its entrance. Inside, Link can claim a Diamond before collecting the shrine’s Light of Blessing.

The shrine is easy to confuse with the other Lomei-related locations. Mayaotaki Shrine belongs to the surface North Lomei Labyrinth. It is separate from Tenbez Shrine, found in the labyrinth’s sky section, and from the Depths area beneath the labyrinth. Those areas form a connected progression sequence, but they are not part of Mayaotaki Shrine itself.

North Lomei Labyrinth

Mayaotaki Shrine is not simply an isolated shrine on the snowfield. It is part of the much larger North Lomei Labyrinth, an ancient maze-like ruin in the northern Hebra region. The labyrinth occupies the surface area around the shrine, with high stone walls, narrow passages, icy sections and several vertical routes.

The North Lomei Labyrinth is commonly associated with the North Tabantha Snowfield and the northern Hebra Mountains. From the map, the shrine sits close to the labyrinth’s centre rather than at its outer entrance.

Separate but connected locations

These areas should not be treated as rooms within Mayaotaki Shrine. They are separate locations connected by the North Lomei quest structure.

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Recommended preparation

The North Lomei Labyrinth is exposed, cold and vertically awkward. Prepare the following before travelling there:

The shrine itself does not require a special ability or quest completion once you reach it. The main practical requirement is simply being able to melt the ice.

Useful starting points

Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower is especially useful for reaching the labyrinth from above. Several guides recommend approaching by air, landing on or near the labyrinth’s upper structure, and then using the maze’s vertical openings to reach the interior.

The most relevant regional launch points are

Normal route through the maze

The intended surface route uses Hyrule Pine Cones placed throughout the labyrinth. They act as visual markers and lead Link through the passages towards the centre. Follow the markers carefully rather than assuming that every apparent opening is part of the route.

The normal route is useful if you want to explore the labyrinth properly and collect materials along the way. It is not necessarily the fastest route to the shrine.

Faster approaches

Players can shorten the journey by reaching the labyrinth’s upper surface and using the following techniques:

This approach avoids much of the maze, but it can also bypass weapons, chests, notes and environmental clues. It is particularly useful when returning after discovering the shrine’s location.

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Faster approaches: steps

  1. 01
    Land on the roof or upper walls of the North Lomei Labyrinth.
  2. 02
    Look for openings leading down into the central structure.
  3. 03
    Use Ascend through suitable ceilings.
  4. 04
    Glide between raised platforms.
  5. 05
    Drop into the central area and locate the ice-covered shrine.
  6. 06
    Melt the ice and activate Mayaotaki Shrine.

Hyrule Pine Cone markers

The Hyrule Pine Cones are the labyrinth’s most important navigation aid. They are placed at intervals along the intended route and can be followed from the entrance towards the centre. If you lose the trail:

The markers are not a formal quest item and do not need to be collected. Their purpose is environmental guidance.

Vertical navigation

The surface labyrinth is easier to understand as a structure with multiple levels rather than as a flat maze. Ascend is therefore one of the most valuable tools available.

Climbing is possible in many places, although the snow and ice can make it unreliable. When the weather or surface is slippery, Ascend and paraglider movement are safer than attempting a long climb.

Hazards

The main hazards around the shrine are environmental rather than shrine-based.

Cold

The North Lomei Labyrinth is in a cold Hebra environment. Without adequate cold resistance, Link will steadily lose health. Use cold-resistant clothing or consume a suitable meal or elixir before entering.

Gloom

Some passages contain Gloom. Avoid standing in it where possible, especially if you are exploring early in the game with a small maximum-heart reserve. Ascend, climbing routes and aerial movement can help bypass contaminated sections.

Falls

The labyrinth contains holes and changes in elevation. Open the paraglider during drops, particularly when using a shortcut from the roof. A fall inside the central structure can place Link in an awkward corridor or cause avoidable damage.

Ice

The shrine entrance is sealed by ice. Fire is required to remove it. Ordinary physical attacks are not the intended solution and may waste durability.

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1. Find the ice-covered entrance

Reach the central area of the North Lomei Labyrinth. Mayaotaki Shrine is recognisable by its green shrine structure, but its entrance is covered by a large sheet of ice.

The exact approach may differ depending on whether you followed the Pine Cone route or dropped in from above. If you cannot see the shrine immediately, check the central corridors and raised platforms rather than leaving the labyrinth.

2. Melt the ice

Use any reliable flame source. Suitable options include:

Hold the flame close to the ice until the obstruction disappears. Avoid standing too close to the fire if using a weapon or device that can damage Link.

3. Enter the shrine

Once the ice has melted, activate the shrine’s entrance and enter. Mayaotaki Shrine is a Rauru’s Blessing shrine. There is no constructed puzzle room, combat arena or ability tutorial inside.

4. Open the chest

The treasure chest is inside the shrine and contains:

Collecting the Diamond is optional for shrine completion but worthwhile. It can be sold for Rupees or used as a valuable fuse material.

5. Collect the Light of Blessing

Approach the altar and examine it to receive the Light of Blessing. Completing the shrine also makes it available as a fast-travel point.

Shrine inventory

The Diamond is a fixed chest reward, not a random drop.

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A Zonai terminal near the centre of the surface labyrinth is associated with the side adventure The North Lomei Prophecy. Interacting with the terminal begins the next stage of the Lomei sequence and points towards the sky labyrinth above.

The terminal and the shrine are close to one another, but they serve different purposes:

The quest later connects the surface ruins with the sky and Depths versions of the labyrinth. Tenbez Shrine belongs to the sky section and should not be counted as part of Mayaotaki Shrine’s interior or reward structure.

Shrine inventory

LocationItemStatus
Mayaotaki Shrine chestDiamondFixed reward
Shrine altarLight of BlessingCompletion reward

Recommended order

You can complete Mayaotaki Shrine without finishing the full North Lomei Prophecy. The shrine’s immediate reward is not locked behind the later sections.

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For a clean progression route

  1. 01
    Enter the North Lomei Labyrinth.
  2. 02
    Follow the Hyrule Pine Cones or use a shortcut.
  3. 03
    Reach and clear Mayaotaki Shrine.
  4. 04
    Activate the nearby terminal.
  5. 05
    Continue into the sky section if pursuing The North Lomei Prophecy.
  6. 06
    Investigate the Depths section when the quest route directs you there.

Shrine reward

Diamond

The Diamond is in the shrine’s only treasure chest. It is a valuable mineral that can be sold for a substantial amount of Rupees or fused to a weapon for a powerful mineral-based effect.

It is best to collect it before leaving, because the shrine itself has no further puzzle once the altar has been reached.

Labyrinth finds

The labyrinth contains additional weapons, materials and chests separate from Mayaotaki Shrine. Their exact availability can depend on the route taken, because some are hidden in ice or tucked into side passages. Reported examples include Zonai-related weapons and shields, bows, arrows and Zonai Energy.

These items belong to the North Lomei Labyrinth directory, not to Mayaotaki Shrine’s fixed shrine inventory.

The sky and Depths names are included here only to clarify the connected progression. They are not subrooms of Mayaotaki Shrine.

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Mayaotaki Shrine contains no enemy encounter because it is a Rauru’s Blessing shrine. Any combat encountered on the way belongs to the surrounding North Lomei Labyrinth or its connected areas.

The labyrinth is primarily a navigation challenge, so fighting is usually optional. If an enemy blocks a narrow corridor, consider:

Do not assume that clearing an enemy is necessary to unlock the shrine. The actual access condition is reaching the ice-covered entrance and melting it.

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Fixed shrine directory

Nearby labyrinth-related names

Route A: Thorough exploration

This is the best route for players who want to see the maze as intended.

Route A: Thorough exploration: steps

  1. 01
    Approach the North Lomei Labyrinth from the Hebra snowfield.
  2. 02
    Enter through the obvious surface opening.
  3. 03
    Follow the Hyrule Pine Cones.
  4. 04
    Read any notes or examine notable objects along the route.
  5. 05
    Collect side-room weapons and chests where practical.
  6. 06
    Continue towards the centre.
  7. 07
    Melt the ice around Mayaotaki Shrine.
  8. 08
    Claim the Diamond and Light of Blessing.
  9. 09
    Activate the nearby terminal if pursuing The North Lomei Prophecy.

Route B: Shrine-first shortcut

Use this route when you only want the shrine.

This route is quicker but can leave unexplored treasure and environmental clues behind.

Route B: Shrine-first shortcut: steps

  1. 01
    Launch from a nearby Skyview Tower.
  2. 02
    Glide to the top of the North Lomei Labyrinth.
  3. 03
    Land on the upper structure.
  4. 04
    Search for a central opening or a position suitable for Ascend.
  5. 05
    Drop or Ascend into the central area.
  6. 06
    Locate the ice-covered shrine.
  7. 07
    Melt the ice.
  8. 08
    Collect the Diamond and Light of Blessing.

Route C: Quest progression

Use this route if you intend to complete the broader Lomei sequence.

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Before leaving the area, confirm that you have:

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Route C: Quest progression: steps

  1. 01
    Reach the surface labyrinth.
  2. 02
    Find Mayaotaki Shrine and clear it.
  3. 03
    Interact with the central Zonai terminal.
  4. 04
    Travel to the sky labyrinth.
  5. 05
    Locate the associated sky shrine, Tenbez Shrine.
  6. 06
    Continue according to The North Lomei Prophecy.
  7. 07
    Descend to the Depths section when the quest requires it.

Is Mayaotaki Shrine inside the North Lomei Labyrinth?

Yes. It is located in the centre of the surface North Lomei Labyrinth in the Hebra Mountains.

Is there a puzzle inside Mayaotaki Shrine?

No. Mayaotaki Shrine is a Rauru’s Blessing shrine. The meaningful challenge is navigating the labyrinth and melting the ice outside.

What is in the chest?

The chest contains one Diamond.

What do I need to open the shrine?

You need a flame source to melt the ice covering the entrance. There is no requirement to complete the sky labyrinth first.

Can I skip the maze?

Yes. You can often use the labyrinth’s upper walls, paraglider and Ascend to bypass much of the intended route. This may cause you to miss side-room items and environmental details.

Is Tenbez Shrine part of Mayaotaki Shrine?

No. Tenbez Shrine is a separate shrine associated with the sky section of the North Lomei Labyrinth. It is connected by the North Lomei Prophecy sequence but is not inside Mayaotaki Shrine.

Is the full North Lomei Prophecy required?

No for the shrine itself. Mayaotaki Shrine can be opened and completed as soon as you reach it and melt the entrance ice. The terminal near the shrine starts the wider quest sequence.

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