Saas Ko'sah Shrine Location and Solution (Breath of the Wild)

Where is Saas Ko’sah Shrine?

Inside the docks beneath the north side of Hyrule Castle. From the northern moat, swim into the water passage under the castle. At the underground pier, keep left to avoid the Lizalfos, climb the steps, deal with the Keese, and follow the large staircase upward. Look for the unlit large brazier surrounded by smaller burning ones.

Use the shrine-location checklist to track completion. For help finding concealed entrances, see how to find shrines.

What should you bring?

This is a Major Test of Strength—the toughest tier of combat trial. The Guardian Scout IV has 3,000 HP and hits hard, so carry several strong melee weapons (they can wear out over a fight this long), a shield, and plenty of cooked healing food; if your armor and heart containers are still thin, postpone the fight until you are better equipped. For tactics, lean on perfect guards (raise the shield, then parry), sidehops, and backflips—a well-timed one can trigger a flurry rush for extra damage. You will also need Magnesis to lift the arena’s metal blocks, the paraglider for the laser’s updraft, and a bow plus a Fire Arrow or another flame source for the entrance brazier; electric or ice attacks are optional.

Video walkthrough

Saas Ko'sah Shrine Guide — YouTube

Solution: how do you beat the trial?

Prepare a bow and a way to light an arrow for the entrance, melee weapons and a shield for combat, and Magnesis for the arena blocks. Keep the paraglider ready for the sweeping laser. Electric or ice attacks can help control the Scout but are optional.

1. Ignite the Brazier

Ignite the large brazier. Shoot a Fire Arrow or a burning regular arrow into the bowl at the top of the docks stairs. Enter the shrine that emerges nearby.

2. Melee Combat Phase

Approach the arena’s center. The Guardian Scout IV rises to fight with a sword, axe, and spear. Get ready to defend before closing in.

Dodge its melee swings and counterattack. Keep your shield ready, watch the weapon animation, and attack after avoiding a strike. Electricity can stun it; ice can freeze it to create an opening.

3. Block the Spinning Charge

Raise a metal block when it winds up a spinning charge. After the Scout jumps back, use Magnesis to lift a floor block into its path between you and the enemy. Counterattack when its rush hits the obstacle.

4. Glide Over the Ground Laser

Glide above the rotating ground laser. When it stays in place and sweeps a beam around the floor, back away from the beam, then ride the resulting updraft with the paraglider to approach from above.

5. Final Laser Charge

Press the attack during its final laser charge. At low health it charges a stronger beam. A powerful two-handed weapon can help finish it during this opening; landing a hit alone does not guarantee that the charge stops.

6. Open the Chest and Claim the Spirit Orb

Open the chest beyond the rear gate. Defeating the Scout unlocks the way to the stone chest containing the Flameblade.

Approach the monk. Receive the Spirit Orb to finish the trial.

The combat instructions are responses to attack patterns. Repeat them as needed while reducing the Scout’s health.

Chests: what is inside?

What do people miss here?

• Don’t treat this as just another combat shrine: Saas Ko’sah is the best fast-travel point for Hyrule Castle, so it stays worth having even if you put off the Major Test until your gear and hearts are ready.
• Swimming the moat is not the only way in—you can glide across it to the cave entrance, or hop down from the main path if you are already inside the castle grounds.
• You do not need Fire Arrows to reveal the shrine: a fire weapon or a torch lights the large brazier directly.
• The Scout’s three weapons are all ++ grade (Ancient Battle Axe++, Guardian Sword++, Guardian Spear++), so every swing hits hard—do not walk in expecting an easier Test of Strength.

What else is nearby?

Related: where should you go next?

• All shrine locations for the regional checklist.
• Shrine-finding guide for locating entrances that are not immediately visible.
• Tears of the Kingdom vs. Breath of the Wild for a comparison of the adventures.