BotW Sidon: Locations, Shock Arrows and the Vah Ruta Quest
Find Sidon in Breath of the Wild from Inogo Bridge to East Reservoir Lake, prepare Shock Arrows and Zora Armor, and follow the Vah Ruta quest.
Sidon is the Zora prince and Mipha’s younger brother in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He guides you to Zora’s Domain, then meets you at East Reservoir Lake to help board Vah Ruta. If he is no longer at your earlier meeting point, check which stage of the Zora main quest you have reached.
Where is Sidon during the main quest?
| Stage | Meeting point | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| First approach to Zora’s Domain | Inogo Bridge on the road along Zora River | Accept his invitation and follow the road upstream |
| Arrival in the Domain | The Domain’s palace and main quest conversations | Meet King Dorephan, receive the armor and speak to Muzu |
| Shock Arrow preparation finished | East Reservoir Lake below Shatterback Point | Wear the Zora Armor and speak to Sidon to begin the water battle |
| Vah Ruta freed | Return to Zora’s Domain | Rejoin the story there and report to King Dorephan for the quest reward |
The rainy approach follows the road and bridges along Zora River. Constantly trying to climb the wet cliffs makes this journey harder. The Zora’s Domain guide covers the approach and supplies. Activate Ne’ez Yohma Shrine for return visits — Show on map.
Which quests and rewards are connected to Sidon?
| Quest or stage | How to start or continue | Reward or result |
|---|---|---|
| Reach Zora’s Domain | Speak to Sidon on the approach and reach the Domain | Leads into the royal request to stop Vah Ruta |
| Divine Beast Vah Ruta: preparation | Speak to King Dorephan, then wear the armor when talking to Muzu | Zora Armor from the king and the Shock Arrow objective |
| Divine Beast Vah Ruta: boarding | Meet Sidon at East Reservoir Lake with the required equipment | Access to the Divine Beast interior |
| Divine Beast Vah Ruta: completion | Defeat Waterblight Ganon, finish the dungeon and report to the king | Heart Container, Mipha’s Grace, then the Lightscale Trident offered in the Domain |
These are stages of the same regional story, not four separate tasks from Sidon. The Divine Beast order guide compares this route with the other three.
What do you need before the lake meeting?
Bring the Zora Armor, a bow and twenty Shock Arrows. Wear the armor rather than merely carrying it: its waterfall-climbing ability is part of the boarding fight. The Zora set guide separates this story chest piece from the optional helm and greaves.
Muzu points you toward Ploymus Mountain for Shock Arrows. The Lynel there is dangerous, but arrows stuck around the area can be collected while sneaking. Killing it is not the quest requirement.
If Sidon will not begin the attack, check the Domain conversations, equipped chest armor and arrow count before returning to the mountain. He waits at the reservoir for this stage; the earlier bridge is no longer your destination.
What does Sidon do during the Vah Ruta battle?
Sidon carries Link across the water. Use Cryonis to break the incoming ice, then use the Zora Armor to ride up the water falling from the Divine Beast. While airborne, aim Shock Arrows at the four glowing orbs. Sidon supports this approach and delivers you to the entrance once the outer defenses are disabled.
The interior terminals and Waterblight Ganon come next; follow the Vah Ruta walkthrough from the entrance. Mipha’s Grace comes from completing Mipha’s Divine Beast story, and the Lightscale Trident is collected after reporting to King Dorephan. Sidon’s boarding assistance does not itself award either one.
Related guides
- Vah Ruta walkthrough: preparation, boarding and dungeon route.
- Zora’s Domain: shops and other residents’ quests.
- Lynel Safari: the separate photograph quest for Zora Greaves.
- Champion abilities: how Mipha’s Grace works.
FAQ
Where do I meet Sidon for the Vah Ruta battle?
Do I have to defeat the Lynel before meeting Sidon?
Does Sidon give me the Zora Armor?
Does Sidon fight Waterblight Ganon with Link?
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