Acquiring the complete Zora Armor set is a top priority for players looking to explore the vast aquatic regions of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While the main body armor is obtained through early main quests in Lanayru, locating the headpiece requires a bit more exploration in the sky. Finding the Zora Helm allows Link to execute a unique spin attack while swimming and speeds up movement through water.
Where to Find the Zora Helm
The Zora Helm is hidden inside a cave on Floating Scales Island, located high above Lanayru in the Sky region. This island is shaped like a fish, which plays a major role during the main story questline in Zora's Domain. To reach it easily, players can fast travel to the Ihen-a Shrine and use the nearby waterfall to swim upward using the Zora Armor.
How to Reach Floating Scales Island
Equipping the Zora Armor chest piece is required because it allows Link to scale the waterfall leading directly to the sky island. Once you land on the island, navigate toward the tail section of the fish shape. From the northern edge of the tail, drop off slightly to locate a small cave opening tucked into the side of the island's structure.
Clearing Sludge and Unlocking the Chest
In some playthroughs, the cave entrance may be obscured or blocked by thick green sludge. Throwing a Splash Fruit or using a Hydrant Zonai device will quickly clear the debris and reveal the hidden passage. Walk into the small chamber inside to find a treasure chest containing the Zora Helm.
Benefits of Using the Zora Helm
Wearing the Zora Helm instantly increases Link's swimming speed across lakes and rivers. Furthermore, equipping this headpiece unlocks an aggressive underwater spin maneuver that helps deal with aquatic enemies or break obstacles while swimming. Combining it with the rest of the set grants additional stamina efficiency while swimming up waterfalls.
