TotK Josha: Location, Camera Quest and Autobuild Follow-Up
Find Josha at Lookout Landing in Tears of the Kingdom, start the camera investigation and unlock her Autobuild follow-up after a regional main quest.
Who is Josha, and where do you find her?
Josha is the young researcher studying the Depths at Lookout Landing in Tears of the Kingdom. After the opening tower sequence, find her in the lower research area of Purah’s building, near the small Bargainer Statue. Her investigations connect the camera, Autobuild and Robbie’s move to Hateno.
Where is Josha during each investigation?
| Stage | Where to look | What to bring or finish |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Lookout Landing story | Purah’s building and upper platform | Follow the opening conversations and obtain the paraglider |
| Starting the camera investigation | Lower research area at Lookout Landing | Speak to Josha and Robbie after Regional Phenomena begins |
| Robbie has left for the Depths | Josha remains at Lookout Landing | Meet Robbie underground, photograph the statue, then return to her |
| After a regional main quest | Same research area | Ask about the next Depths investigation |
| Autobuild obtained | Return to Josha, then the nearby balloon | Finish her report and repair the balloon |
Josha is your surface report point. When the camera quest sends you into the Depths, the researcher to find there is Robbie.
Which quests does Josha connect?
| Quest | Trigger | Reward or result |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Work in the Depths | Obtain the paraglider, begin Regional Phenomena and speak to Josha and Robbie | Camera and Hyrule Compendium unlocked by Robbie; Zonaite from Josha when the photo is reported |
| A Mystery in the Depths | Finish the camera quest and a regional main quest, then speak to Josha | The route to Autobuild, a Schema Stone and the balloon-repair step |
| Hateno Village Research Lab | After the balloon repair, speak to Robbie | Robbie moves to Hateno for the sensor and later upgrades; he handles this follow-up |
Why does the photo not finish the first quest?
Photograph the statue with a raised arm near Robbie’s camp, wait for the camera to recognize its name and show the picture to Robbie. Then return to Josha and show it to her too. Unlocking the camera or taking an unrecognized picture is not the final report.
What if the Autobuild follow-up is missing?
Check two things: the statue photo was reported to Josha, and a regional main quest has been completed. Return to her after the regional ending. The follow-up sends you along the statues toward the Great Abandoned Central Mine; Josha does not hand over the ability in Lookout Landing.
You can find Autobuild before following her instructions. In that case, complete the available report dialogue and repair the balloon with the ability before asking Robbie to leave. The Autobuild guide covers the mine encounter without repeating the full route here.
Related guides
- Camera Work in the Depths: the statue and return sequence.
- Autobuild: ability location and use.
- Purah Pad upgrades: what follows the balloon repair.
- Lookout Landing: the research base and services.
FAQ
Where is Josha in Tears of the Kingdom?
Why will Josha not give the next quest?
Does Josha give Autobuild directly?
Can I report to Josha if I already found Autobuild?
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