TotK Riju: Locations, Lightning Temple and Treasure Quest
Find Riju at North Gerudo Ruins in Tears of the Kingdom, follow her defense battles and Lightning Temple quest, then return for her desert-treasure clue.
Who is Riju, and where is she at the start?
Riju is the Gerudo chief, initially training at North Gerudo Ruins in Tears of the Kingdom. The town’s residents are sheltering underground; speak to Buliara there for the lead north. Riju’s story covers the Gibdo attacks, the desert’s light puzzle and the Lightning Temple.
Where is Riju at each stage?
| Stage | Where to find her | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| First search | North Gerudo Ruins, north of Gerudo Town | Help with her lightning practice |
| Bazaar under attack | Kara Kara Bazaar | Fight alongside her and destroy the Gibdo threat |
| Preparing the town defense | Gerudo Town | Finish the preparations and speak to her to begin |
| After the defense | Town shelter for the mural clue, then the desert puzzle site | Connect the light beams and continue with Riju |
| Temple investigation | Lightning Temple | Use her lightning for the mechanisms and boss fight |
| Regional story completed | Gerudo Town palace | Ask Riju about the desert treasure |
The shelter map link locates the initial information point. It marks Buliara’s starting lead, not Riju’s training spot. Follow the current quest objective once the battles begin.
Which quests involve Riju?
| Quest | How it starts | Reward or result |
|---|---|---|
| Riju of Gerudo Town | Find her at North Gerudo Ruins and complete the training | Heart Container and Vow of Riju, Sage of Lightning after the temple and regional ending |
| Treasure of the Gerudo Desert | Speak to Riju in the palace after completing her regional story | Vah Naboris Divine Helm in West Gerudo Underground Ruins |
How does her lightning work?
Activate Riju’s ability, let the field expand toward the target and shoot an arrow inside it. During the regional quest she accompanies you in person. After receiving her vow, summon the avatar through Key Items and approach it to activate the same power.
Carry enough arrows for the defense battles and the temple. If a shot causes no lightning, check that the target was inside the field and that the ability was ready. For the boss’s full phases and openings, use the Lightning Temple walkthrough.
What should you do after the regional story?
Speak to Riju at the palace to hear the desert-treasure clue, then follow the swordswoman statues toward the underground ruins. Her clue points to a chest; the helm is not handed over during the conversation.
The town also has separate jewelry and weapon quests. Isha handles the Scimitar of the Seven and Daybreaker after the required preparations; Riju does not craft those weapons.
Related guides
- Gerudo Town: shelter access and services.
- Lightning Temple: the complete regional route.
- Divine Helms: the desert-treasure solution.
- Daybreaker: Isha’s weapon-crafting quest.
FAQ
Where is Riju when Gerudo Town looks deserted?
Where does Riju go after the Lightning Temple?
How do you make Riju’s lightning strike?
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