BotW The Thunder Helm Side Quest: Which 4 Quests, Is It Worth It

The Thunder Helm is a Gerudo Town side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In the main story you take the Thunder Helm back from the Yiga Clan, and afterward it sits beside Chief Riju’s throne. Riju cannot give away her people’s treasure, but she will lend it to you once you have helped the people of her town. This is a different thing from raiding the Yiga Clan Hideout for the helm in the main quest. For the full list of side quests see the side quest list.

How do you start The Thunder Helm?

After Divine Beast Vah Naboris (see the Vah Naboris walkthrough), go back to the palace in Gerudo Town. The Thunder Helm rests on a pedestal beside the throne. Examine it and the guard Buliara stops you at once:

“Halt! That is the treasure of the Gerudo, the Thunder Helm!”

Riju asks, “You…desire this helm?” Choose “I want it!” and she explains that it holds some of Urbosa’s power, so she cannot give it away, but she can lend it. Choose “Yes! Lend it to me!” and she sets her terms:

“Well then, let’s see how serious you are. This helm is a cultural treasure. To earn it, you must gain the trust of our people. I want you to address their concerns and bring a resolute peace to our town.”

That starts the quest.

Which problems do you have to solve?

The Adventure Log only says to “solve all the town’s problems” and gives no list. What the game actually checks is these four side quests:

Quests you finished before talking to Riju still count. For The Search for Barta, bring a Hearty Durian: Barta lies collapsed by the leviathan bones southwest of town, longing to eat one, and feeding her one wakes her.

If you return before they are all done, Riju only says:

“We already know that you are powerful. But you can’t solve all of my people’s problems with power alone.”

How do you get the Thunder Helm?

Once all four quests are done, go back to Riju in the palace. She has heard what you did:

“I have heard of your recent actions. You have returned smiles to the faces of my people… On behalf of all Gerudo, I must offer you my heartfelt thanks.”

“You are, from this moment on, a true friend of the Gerudo! And if it can help a true friend in need, we will gladly lend you this sacred treasure.”

You receive the Thunder Helm and the quest is complete. The Adventure Log reads: “You solved the problems of everyone in town! Riju gave you the Gerudo’s symbol of friendship, and you got the Thunder Helm!”

What does the Thunder Helm do?

Its description reads:

“A precious heirloom passed down among the Gerudo. It deflects lightning strikes and is traditionally worn only by the Gerudo chief.”

• Lightning Proof. While you wear it, lightning in a thunderstorm will not strike you, even with metal weapons and shields equipped. See temperature and weather.
• 3 defense, no upgrades. Wear a better helm normally and swap this one on when a storm comes.
• It stops lightning strikes. Against electric attacks from monsters and shock arrows, what helps is Shock Resistance, the effect each piece of the Rubber set has.

In the main quest, Riju wears it to raise the shield that keeps Vah Naboris’s lightning off you.

Related guides

• Vah Naboris walkthrough: the main quest you need first.
• Tools of the Trade: one of the four quests you need.
• Rubber set: the other lightning-proof gear.
• Side quest list: all 76 side quests, by region.