BotW | Divine Beast Vah Naboris Walkthrough | Zelda Breath Of The Wild

Divine Beast Vah Naboris is a quest in Zelda Breath of the Wild (BotW). Learn the full walkthrough and the locations of terminals and treasure chests in this guide.

Walkthrough Chart

Walkthrough Chart To Reach Vah Naboris

1	Go to the Gerudo Town through the Kara Kara Bazaar *The desert requires heat resistance during the daytime and cold resistance at night.
2	Go to the palace at the end of town, and talk to Riju.
3	After the cutscene, talk to Teake in the barracks next to the palace.
4	Go to the Karusa Valley and sneak into Yiga Clan Hideout *It'd be best that you get a Duplex Bow in the hideout before heading to the Divine Beast. ▶See the Walkthrough of Yiga Clan Hideout
5	Defeat Master Kohga in the deepest room and get the Thunder Helm.
6	Return to the Gerudo Town, and talk to Riju.
7	Go to the Lookout Post and talk to Riju on the roof. *Get the Bow and Arrow in the room on the first floor if you don't have yet.
8	Destroy the leg of Divine Beast Vah Naboris with Riju. ▼See below for details on how to destroy the leg

Vah Naboris Inside Walkthrough Chart

*Unlocking the Terminals is not in order, here is listed as an example.

From Getting the Map to Activating Second Terminal

Step	Detail
	Follow the path and enter the torso part of Vah Naboris.
	Climb the foothold by the wall at the back which is the blue line in the image, and get the map.
	With the map device behind you, aim for the entrance on the right side of the exit.
	Go outside to the right and open the map near the location in the image.
	・Operate the tail side twice on the map ・Enter the small room ・Operate the same place once on the map ・Activate the Terminal ・Operate the same place three times on the map and return to the original location.
	Return to the torso part, and operate the head side twice on the map. Stand behind the foothold at the location shown in the image.
	Operate the head side twice on the map. Go up using the foothold and head to the Terminal that comes into view.
	Return under the central torso part and get on the foothold on the rotating wall on the head side.
	Go to the upper floor and go out at the location shown in the image.

From Third Terminal To Fourth Terminal

Step	Detail
	Turn the wheel left and right, and connect the power supply.
	Get on the lift comming down and activate the Terminal.
	Return to the torso room, and operate the tail side once on the map.
	Stand at the torso part near the tail side (as the image), and operate it twice on the map.
	At the location in the image, get on the foothold that you can see while rotating and proceed ahead. Operate the tail side once on the map (so that the power passes by on the upper side).
	Place a metal with the Magnesis to let the power passes through. Run up and get on the foothold before the floor is fully raise.
	Once inside, pull up the electric ball with the Magnesis in the middle of the lift, and apply electricity to the switch.
	Ride the lift operated by electricity to the room on the other side.
	Defeat the Malice right under the Terminal, and activate the Terminal.

Untill All the Terminals are Activated

Step	Detail
	Head up in the lift and take the electric ball to the bottom.
	Activate the switch with the electric ball and open the door
	Set the electric ball on the pedestal at the end of the door and go for the other electric ball
	Set the other electric ball on one pedestal and activate the last Terminal.
	Return to the central room and go to the electric device while moving the foothold to fight against Thunderblight Ganon. ▶See how to defeat Thunderblight Ganon

Before Entering Vah Naboris

Shoot Vah Naboris's Legs Twice With Bomb Arrows!

Vah Naboris's legs can be destroyed by shooting them with two Bomb Arrows. Note that not to use other arrows, because they will not deal damage at all. Use the 20 arrows Riju gave to you at the Lookout Post.

The Duplex Bow That Can Fire Several Shots At Once Is The Best

If you use a special bow that can fire 2~3 shots in one attack, you can destroy the legs in one shot. The easiest to get is the "Duplex Bow" which can be picked up during completing the Yiga Clan Hideout.

Against the Lightning With Riju's Barrier

Before infiltrating Vah Naboris, he will strike lightning onto Link. When a purple ring appears around Link, it is a signal that lightning is about to strike, so ride your Sand Seal to get inside Riju's barrier to prevent damage.

Better to Slow Down When Entering the Barrier

Riju is slower than Link, so she will almost certainly be behind him after dashing to get close enough to hit Vah Naboris with the Bomb Arrow. Therefore, after firing the arrow, slow down and wait for Riju to arrive. Then move the stick forward to slightly adjust your position to stay within the barrier.

Get Off the Sand Seal If You Are Not Good At Adjusting the Position

If you are not good at moving while staying inside the barrier, you can get off from the Sand Seal once to avoid the lightning. Riju will also stay in place to keep the protection.

If you stay too long, Riju will ask you to return to the Lookout Post, choosing to continue can solve this.

Vah Naboris Walkthrough Video

Map Inside Vah Naboris and Locations of Terminals

Operate the Rotating Device to Solve the Gimmick

Once you have the map of Vah Naboris, you can move the three rotating devices in its torso. Each of them can change its direction by 90 degrees in a total of four directions, and it can be the most complicated gimmick among all the Divine Beasts.

Check the Nodes on the Rotating Devices

Each of the rotating devices has nodes that connects electricity, and you can check the position of the nodes in the video and image before proceeding. It is essential to keep track of which state you are in on the game screen.

Get the Treasure Chest Hanging From the String Before Getting the Map

As you proceed along the path from the starting point, the first priority is the treasure chest directly in front of you. If you fail to pick up the treasure chest, it will fall and disappear. To revive it, you will need to return to the entrance with a warp, so be sure to pick it up first to avoid starting over.

▼See How To Get the Hanging Treasure Chest

You can warp directly to the entrance before getting the map.

Before getting the map, if you fail to get the treasure chest, you can warp back to the entrance and the treasure chest will appear again. But if you got the map, you will have to go to the another warp point and then warp to Vah Naboris, so it'd be better if you get the map later.

Climb the Foothold to Get the Map

You can get the map of Vah Naboris by climbing the foothold on the side where the hanging treasure chest is.

Steps To Activate Vah Naboris Terminal 1

Turn Right From Where the Map Is and Go Outside

From the main terminal which you can find from the room where the map was, turn right to go outdoors. Continue to the right and go to the base of the right foot.

Turn the Rotating Device On the Tail Side

When you reach the round hole, turn the rotating device on the tail side twice. Make it look like the image above. Go inside and turn the rotating device one more time to activate the terminal.

Steps To Activate Vah Naboris Terminal 2

Turn the Rotating Device On the Head Side To Make the Bar Down

Turn the rotating device on the head side so that the bar position is down. In the initial state, you only need to turn twice. Once the bar in is the position shown in the image above, move forward to the foothold without the terminal.

Turn the Rotating Device On the Head Side Twice Again

After proceeding to the location shown in the previous image, turn the rotating device on the head side twice to return it to its initial state. Link can also go up while being caught on the foothold, and activate the terminal.

▲Jump to the next foothold.

Steps To Activate Vah Naboris Terminal 3

Move the Rotating Device to Energize the Head

First, turn the bar of the rotating device in the middle ot the head side upward. Which makes the electricity flows from the power supply device in the middle, and the circular platform on the head side starts to rotate.

At that moment, the door to get the treasure chest 6 will open, so go to get it.

Enter the Hole on the Circular Platform and Go to the Top

When the electricity flows, the large circular platform on the head side starts to rotate. Either of the two holes on the outside are enterable, get in and go to the top.

Operate the Handle To Energize the Light Bulb

Go out to the upper outdoor aream, you will find a handle in the center. By turning this handle clockwise/counterclockwise, you can rotate the parts with light bulbs on either side. If you make both bulbs hit the green wire of electricity, the head will rise up so that you can reach the terminal.

Steps To Activate Vah Naboris Terminal 4

Move the Iron Gimmick To Energize It

Use the Magnesis to move the iron gimmick, which you can find as soon as you reach the top of the tail side. Electricity from the inside of the tail will pass all the way to the back, and the tail can be raised or lowered.

Use the Rotating Device to Raise and Lower the Tail

To get to the hump or back, you have to move to the bulb position with the tail down and then raise the tail. This can be done with or without energization, so use the rotating device in the middle or on the tail side to raise or lower the tail.

▲Turn the rotating device and stand near the light bulb with the device not-energized. Turn the rotating device again to energize it.

Turn the Handle To Energize It

Defeat the Malice which you can find when entering the hump on the tail side. There is a ladder nearby, and when you climb it, you will see a handle. By turning the handle, the floor below will rotate, and the light bulb will be energized. Which activates the movable lift in the middle and allows you to go to the hump to the head side.

Defeat the Malice Under the Terminal

After moving from the tail side to the hump on the head, defeat the Guardian on the lift. There is a Malice under the terminal which is hard to find due to the lift. Defeat it and activate the terminal.

Put the Ball On the Pedestal To Open the Door

Place the two iron balls on the pedestal near the door. Which energizes the device and open the door so that you can activate the terminal. If it does not work, check to make sure that all the bars of the rotating devices are upward.

Steps To Activate Vah Naboris Terminal 5

Enter through the hole in the back

The fifth terminal is inside the back. Defeat the Malice on the hump of tail side, the hole in the back will be unlocked, which allows you to enter through it. By defeating the two guardians inside, the door will open and you can freely enter and exit.

There Is Also A Way To Open the Door From Outside Using A Shock Arrow

In the lower level of the hump of head side, there is a switch-like thing outside the door. The door can be opened by striking a shock arrow into this, it will not matter which way you go. This is a good way to go if you don't want to deal with two guardians in a closed space.

Carry the Two Iron Balls Into the Room

One is at the top of the hump on the head side. Take the lift to the top.

The other one is in the middle of the hump on the tail side. There is a treasure chest on the other side, don't forget to take this one.

Vah Naboris Treasure Chest Locations

1：Treasure Chest Hanging On A String

It'd be easier to get the hanging treasure chest using the Stasis. First, stop the treasure chest with the Stasis, and then cut the string with a bow. The chest will remain suspended in the air until the effect duration of Stasis ends, so use the Magnesis to get the chest when the effect ends.

Another Way Is To Swing the Treasure Chest Like A Pendulum To Cut the String

Grab it with the Magnesis at first, then raise it as high as you can and release it to make it swing like a pendulum. If you cut the string when the treasure chest comes to the foothold, the treasure chest will fly to the foothold. However, this way is very difficult because the angle, strength, and timing of the swing are very critical.

2：Base of the Left Foot, Where Can Be Entered From Outside

From the location where the map is, if you don't turn the rotating device, it should look like the image above. At this point, go to the left from the main terminal to go outdoors. Once outdoors, go left to reach a small room with a treasure chest.

3：Beyond the Wall That Can Be Destroyed By Remote Bombs

To the left and right of the rotating device on the head side, there are walls that can be destroyed by Remote Bombs. The treasure chest is behind the wall on the right side of Vah Naboris, and you can get it with the Magnesis.

From the small room where you get the map, you can easily reach it by proceeding as shown in the image above. The rotating device can be left in its initial state. (The bar of the rotating device on the head side is upward and the bars of the middle and tail side are downward.)

4, 5：Turn the Rotating Device In the Middle

If you head toward the rotating device in the middle from the Terminal 2, you will find two treasure chests. You can get them by moving the rotating device in the middle. One of them will appear after you defeat the Malice, so be sure to defeat it in advance.

Follow the steps above to get the two treasure chests.

6：Treasure Chest Beyond the Closed Door On the Head Side

First, go to the closed door on the head side. You can get here from the location of Terminal 2 or a higher place than the door by using the Paraglider.

Turn the Bars of Rotating Devices On the Head Side and In the Middle Upward

Turn the rotating devices of head and middle so that the bars are both upward. Then, the power will pass through ans the door will open.

Proceed To the End While Avoiding the Gimmick

When the door opens, you will be able to proceed to the area around the head of Vah Nabolis. There are gimmicks here, such as many Malices and lasers, avoid them as you proceed to the end.

7：Under the Tail

First, go to the top of tail and make sure the tail is downward. To lower the tail, use the rotating device to remove it if it is energized.

Fly from the tail with the Paraglider, and move to the back side where you can find a treasure chest. If you want to go back, you need to go down once. You can get to the foothold where the hanging treasure chest is, and return to the inside from there.

8：Near the Middle of the Hump On the Tail

While moving down by the lift in the hump of tail side, you will find a treasure chest on a high platform. Since it is made of steel, you can grab it with the Magnesis and pull it down, or you can go to the high platform. If you want to go there, there is a Malice at the bottom of hump that summons enemies, you should defeat it first.

9：Top of the Hump On the Tail Side

There is a treasure chest at the top of the hump on the tail side. If you don't mind the damage, you can go through the swamp, but you can also come from the top of the hump on the other side by a mobile lift, it'd be safer to choose the latter option.

BOSS Thunderblight Ganon Guide

The boss is Thunderblight Ganon. Many players may feel that he is much stronger than the other Blight Ganons nestled in Divine Beasts. Prepare equipment, foodm and elixir more than usual, and take on the challenge in perfect condition.

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