TotK The Hornist’s Dramatic Escape: Lift Eustus’s Wagon
Rescue Eustus in Tears of the Kingdom by lifting him and his wagon out of the Tabantha pit, then use his honey reward for the next musician quest.
What counts as rescuing Eustus?
Get the horn player and his wagon onto solid ground outside the hole. In Tears of the Kingdom, The Hornist’s Dramatic Escape is the musician rescue needed for Serenade to Mija. Moving only Link out of the pit, or leaving the wagon behind, does not solve it.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Giver | Eustus, in a roadside hole in Tabantha Frontier |
| Route reference | Cross Tabantha Great Bridge and explore the road beyond it; listen for the horn — bridge stable on the map |
| Required tools | Ultrahand and a stable way to lift or carry the occupied wagon out |
| Main-quest dependency | This rescue feeds Mija’s quest; Mija’s fountain itself needs Tera opened first |
| Reward | Three Courser Bee Honey and Eustus’s return to the troupe |
The map link marks the bridge stable as a travel reference, not the exact rescue hole. On the far side of the bridge, look around the road near Piper Ridge rather than searching inside a cave.
How can you lift the wagon out?
A Balloon lift with horizontal thrust is a practical solution. The important parts are balance, clearance above the rim, and enough sideways movement to land outside.
- Speak to Eustus in the hole and inspect the wagon and nearby device parts.
- Use Ultrahand to attach Balloons symmetrically to the wagon, with heat sources beneath their openings. Keep the wagon level and leave its seat clear.
- Attach a Fan to push the vehicle toward clear ground beyond the rim once it rises. Aim its thrust horizontally rather than into the side of the pit.
- Talk to Eustus and ask him to board before starting the devices.
- Activate the lift, let the wagon rise above the edge, and move it outward. Set it down on the surrounding ground with Eustus aboard.
The pictured device shows the lifting principle, not the rescue pit. A broader, balanced attachment on the actual wagon is more reliable than pulling from one corner. The game accepts a successful rescue; it does not require you to copy one exact blueprint.
What should you change if it fails?
| Problem | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Wagon tilts into the wall | Balance the lift around the wagon’s center and check attachment points |
| Wagon rises and falls back into the hole | Add or redirect horizontal thrust; clear the rim before descending |
| Eustus remains on the ground | Reset the construction, finish the boarding dialogue, then activate it |
| Vehicle catches the edge | Reposition it farther from the wall before the next attempt |
For device orientation and battery behavior, see Zonai devices and vehicle builds.
What should you do with the honey?
Speak to Eustus after the rescue and collect three Courser Bee Honey. That is exactly the ingredient amount for Honey, Bee Mine, so save it if Beetz still needs help. You do not have to gather new honey from a particular forest for that hand-in.
Return to Snowfield Stable for Mija’s serenade, or use the Side Adventures list to track the remaining musicians.
FAQ
Can I rescue Eustus without his wagon?
Why does the wagon rise but stay trapped?
What does Eustus give as a reward?
Where does Eustus go afterward?
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