Misko's Treasure Map guide in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Guide includes all of the Awakening Set locations, Manuscripts locations, Misko's Caves and more!
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Locations of Misko's Treasures
Get From Each Treasure Chest
You can get Treasure Chests at each Misko's Treasure locations. Most of them are inside caves, and some caves need puzzle solving to go inside. Also location hints can be received from quest and NPCs.
Can Get Without Receiving Quest
The related quests are just hints, so you can still find the treasure without accepting the quest. Also if you activate the quest after already opening the treasure, it will automatically complete at that moment.
Misko's Treasure List And Locations
Misko's Treasure With Side Quest
Location | Gear | Gear Power |
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Skull Lake Cave | Fierce Deity Mask | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increases ATK [Set Effect] Decrease in Charge Stamina |
Akkala Citadel Ruins | Fierce Deity Armor | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increases ATK [Set Effect] Decrease in Charge Stamina |
Ancient Tree Stump | Fierce Deity Boots | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increases ATK [Set Effect] Decrease in Charge Stamina |
Cephla Lake Cave (Can get when wearing entire Fierce Deity Set) | Fierce Deity Sword | ATK 38 |
Thundra Plateau Cave | Mask of Awakening | DEF 3 (Max 20) [Set Effect] Increases ATK |
Ancient Columns Cave | Tunic of Awakening | DEF 3 (Max20) [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Coliseum Ruins Cave | Trousers of Awakening | DEF 3 (Max20) [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Cephla Lake Cave | Ember Trousers | DEF 2 (Max 12) When hot, Flame Attack [Set Effect] When hot, increases Charge Attacks |
Statue of the Eighth Heroine Cave | Tingle's Hood | DEF 2 [Set Effect] Increases speed during the night |
Dueling Peaks South Cave | Tingle's Shirt | DEF 2 [Set Effect] Increases speed during the night |
Cape Cales Cliffbase Cave | Tingle's Tights | DEF 2 [Set Effect] Increases speed during the night |
Misko's Treasure Without Side Quest
Location | Gear | Gear Power |
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Puffer Beach Overhead Cave | Phantom Helmet | DEF 8 [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Tamio River Downstream Cave | Phantom Armor | DEF 8 [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Ancient Altar Ruins | Phantom Greaves | DEF 8 [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Sarjon Woods Cave | Rubber Helm | DEF 3 (Max 20) Shock Guard [Set Effect] Nullifies Lightning |
Whistling Hill Cave | Rubber Armor | DEF 3 (Max 20) Shock Guard [Set Effect] Nullifies Lightning |
Horon Lagoon Cave | Rubber Tights | DEF 3 (Max 20) Shock Guard [Set Effect] Nullifies Lightning |
Robred Dropoff Cave | Barbarian Helm | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increase ATK [Set Effect] Decrease Charge Stamina |
Crenel Hills | Barbarian Armor | DEF3 (Max 20) Increase ATK [Set Effect] Decrease Charge Stamina |
Walnot Mountain Cave | Barbarian Leg Wraps | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increase ATK [Set Effect] Decrease Charge Stamina |
Ploymus Mountain Cave | Climber's Bandanna | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increase wall climbing speed [Set Effect] Decrease the Stamina for wall climbing jump |
North Hyrule Plain Cave | Climbing Gear | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increase wall climbing speed [Set Effect] Decrease the Stamina for wall climbing jump |
Upland Zorana Byroad | Climbing Boots | DEF 3 (Max 20) Increase wall climbing speed [Set Effect] Decrease the Stamina for wall climbing jump |
Lake Kilsie Cave | Frostbite Headdress | DEF 2 (Max 16) Cold air attack [Set Effect] When low temperature, Charge ATK increases |
Brightcap Cave | Frostbite Shirt | DEF 2 (Max16) Cold air attack [Set Effect] When low temperature, Charge ATK increases |
Hebra Headspring Cave | Frostbite Trousers | DEF 2 (Max 16) Cold air attack [Set Effect] When low temperature, Charge ATK increases |
YunoboCo HQ South Cave | Ember Headdress | DEF 2 (Max 12) When hot, flame attack [Set Effect] When hot, Charge ATK increases |
Goronbi River Cave | Ember Shirt | DEF 2 (Max 12) When hot, flame attack [Set Effect] When hot, Charge ATK increases |
Lizard's Burrow | Vah Rudania Divine Helm | DEF (Max 16) Flame Guard |
North Biron Snowshelf Cave | Vah Medoh Divine Helm | DEF (Max 16) Cold Guard |
Under Zora's Domain | Vah Ruta Divine Helm | DEF (Max 16) Speeds up swimming |
West Gerudo Underground Ruins | Vah Naboris Divine Helm | DEF 2 (Max 16) Shock Guard |
Pondside Cave | Archaic Tunic | DEF 1 |
Misko's Cave Of Chests Locations
Enter Cephla Lake Cave To Receive Side Quest
Side Quest "Misko's Cave of Chests" will automatically activate when you enter Cephla Lake Cave. It is recommended to fly with the Paraglider from Upland Zorana Skyview Tower.
Treasure Powers & Effects
Gear | Power |
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Ember Trousers | Part:Leg DEF:2 (Max 12) Effect:When hot, fire attack [Set Effect] When hot temperature, Charge ATK increases |
Open The Treasure Chests Inside Caves And Get Treasure
Inside the cave there are a lot of treasure chests buried. Only 1 of them is the correct treasure chest, and you can find the Ember Trousers. Use the picture above and pull out the correct treasure chest with Ultrahand. The wrong treasure chests will have 1 Rupee inside.
Tame Dog To Look For The Correct Chest
There is a dog near the entrance of the cave with you can give it food to tame it. When you do, the dog will lead you inside the cave and show you the correct treasure chest. But there are chances where you will have to keep feeding it food so using the picture above will be a lot of quicker to find the correct chest.
The Fierce Deity Set Location
Complete Misko's Cave of Chests and New Quest Activates
When you complete "Misko's Cave of Chests", a message bottle will appear. When you examine the message bottle, then you will get a new Side Quest "Misko's Treasure: The Fierce Deity".
▲Details On Misko's Cave of Chests
Receivable Treasure Power & Effects
Gear | Power |
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Fierce Deity Mask | Part:Head DEF:3 (Max 20) Effect:Increase ATK [Set Effect] Decrease Charge Stamina |
Fierce Deity Armor | Part:Armor DEF:3 (Max 20) Effect:Increase ATK [Set Effect] Decrease Charge Stamina |
Fierce Deity Boots | Part:Leg DEF:3 (Max 20) Effect:Increase ATK [Set Effect] Decrease Charge Stamina |
Fierce Deity Sword | ATK:38 |
Fierce Deity Mask Location
Get From Treasure Chest At Skull Lake Cave
The Fierce Deity Mask is located at Skull Lake Cave, so first head to Skull Lake on the map. When you arrive to Skull Lake, there will be a big boulder so climb to the top of the boulder and enter inside the cave.
From Cliff To Entrance Of Cave
From the location Addison is holding the sign, jump with the paraglider from on top of the boulder and it will be easy to reach the entrance of the cave.
Inside Cave ~ Fierce Deity Mask Treasure Chest
You can go straight from inside the cave to Fierce Deity Mask Treasure Chest. There is a rocks in the middle so use Hammers or Bombs to destroy them.
Fierce Deity Armor Location
Get From Treasure Chest Inside Akkala Citadel Ruins Summit Cave
The Fierce Deity Armor is inside the Akkala Citadel Ruins Summit Cave, so first head to Akkala Citadel Ruins. From Domizuin Shrine inside the Akkala Ruins and head to the ruins and on the side there is a gap where you can enter to reach the entrance of the cave.
Head To Domizuin Shrine From Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower
Heading to Domizuin Shrine quickest is from Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower which is north of Akkala. Fly from the tower, and you will see the shrine.
Place The Shrine To Your Back And Enter The Ruins
Place the shrine to your back and you will see the ruins so head there. Inside the ruins there is a small gap so enter it and there is a hole where you will be able to get the treasure chest.
Actual Route And How To Enter
When you crouch, you will be able to enter the gap. After you enter the gap, you will see a hole so drop in.
Fierce Deity Boots Location
Get From Treasure Chest Inside Ancient Tree Stump Cave
Fierce Deity Boots is located inside the Ancient Tree Stump Cave, so first head to Ancient Tree Stump. In the middle of Ancient Tree Stump there is a boulder which is the entrance to the cave. The closest is Susuyai Shrine, but if it is not unlocked then head north from Hyrule Field Skyview Tower and go to Susuyai Shrine to unlock it.
Head West From Susuyai Shrine
There are not many obstacles between Susuyai Shrine and the Ancient Tree Stump. Go straight west from Susuyai Shrine and you will reach the Ancient Tree Stump.
Can Go To Entrance From South Bridge
The middle of Ancient Tree Stump is surrounded by water. On the south side there is a wooden bridge so you can cross it to reach the entrance.
Go To The Bottom And Enter Room Blocked By Vines
When you fall into the hole of the entrance, go to the very bottom with the Paraglider. At the bottom, there is a room with vines blocking the way so cut them down to enter.
The Room's Landmark Is Decayed Flag
There is a decayed flag stuck to the side of the room. Climb all the way down and if you don't know where the room is, use the flag as a landmark.
Climb The Tree Trunk After Entering The Room
From inside the room, climb up to the top floor with the tree trunk. The treasure chest is on the tip of the trunk so climb up to the very top.
When You Reach The Top, Head To Back For Treasure Chest
Once you have climbed all the way, head to the back. There will be vines blocking your way so cut them down and open the treasure chest.
Fierce Deity Sword Location
Wear The Entire Fierce Deity Gear And Head To Back Of Cephla Lake Cave
The Fierce Deity Sword can be found when you wear the entire Fierce Deity Gear and head to the back of Cephla Lake Cave and open the door to find a treasure chest. By opening the treasure chest, the sword will be inside.
▼When you wear the Fierce Deity Set, the door will open.
Misko's Treasure of Awakening I Location
Examine The Stone Monuments At Goronbi River Cave And Activate
Map | Examine Stone Monument and activate Quest |
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In the back of Goronbi River Cave, there is a treasure chest with inside. Past the open door, there is a stone monument that you will examine which will activate the Side Quest.
Details on How to Go to Stone MonumentOrder | How To Get |
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Use Recall on the platforms that come from the left side and cross to the other shore. | |
Receivable Treasure Power & Effect
Gear | Power |
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Mask of Awakening | Part:Head DEF:3 (Max 20) [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Tunic of Awakening | Part:Armor DEF:3 (Max 20) [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Trousers of Awakening | Part:Leg DEF:3 (Max 20) [Set Effect] Increase ATK |
Tunic of Awakening (Awakening Gear 1) Location
Get From Treasure Chest In Ancient Columns Cave
From the treasure chest in Ancient Columns Cave, you can get the Tunic of Awakening. To the cave, fly straight from Lindor's Brow Skyview Tower or if you don't have enough Stamina, then land first and cross the Tabantha Bridge and head to the destination. You will be climbing up a high cliff so prepare Energizing Recipe Foods.
▼There is a switch on top of the pillar so press it to open entrance.
On a pillar nearby the entrance, there is a switch on the top. When you step on it, it will open the entrance to the cave.
When You Enter Inside The Cave, Treasure Chest
Enter the cave and there will be a treasure chest. From inside you can get Tunic of Awakening.
Trousers of Awakening (Awakening Gear 2) Location
Get From Coliseum Ruins Cave's Treasure Chest
From Hyrule Field Skyview Tower head southwest to Coliseum Ruins Cave and get it from there. The entrance is inside the Coliseum, and past Thunder Gleeok, but if you fly from the Skyview Tower, you can land on the south side of the Coliseum and quickly open the gimmick of the entrance and head inside without battle.。If this is hard, then defeat the Gleeok first and open the cave.
Route To Treasure Chest
Order | How To Get |
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Mask of Awakening (Awakening Gear 3) Location
Get From Treasure Chest In Thundra Plateau Cave
First head to the location inside Thundra Plateau to place 4 pillars. It is southwest from Lindor's Brow Skyview Tower. You will have to solve the puzzle for this Side Quest, and when you do, then the entrance of the cave will open. When you go inside then you can get the gear right away.
How To Open Cave's Entrance
- 1. Cut down the 4 surrounding trees, and combine them horizontally.
- 2. Create a campfire and kill time till noon, change to 12PM.
- 3. Pick up the tree and connect the shadow on the south north tower.
The answer to the puzzle is by combining the tower's shadow in the south north. To create a horizontal shadow, combine the trees together. Just at 12PM, the shadows will straight up north and connect so place it at the right location.
Go Inside Cave And Treasure Chest
When the entrance opens and enter inside to find the treasure chest. Inside you can get the Mask of Awakening.
Misko’s Treasure: Manuscript Location
When You Purchase The Information From Domidak, Side Quest Will Activate
After completing Misko's Cave of Chests, speak to Domidak in front of Cephla Lake Cave, and you will be able to purchase the 3 Manuscripts. You will need 100 Rupees for 1, and when you purchase it you will activate the Side Quest.
Treasure Powers And Effects
Gear | Power |
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Tingle's Hood | Part:Head DEF:2 [Set Effect] Increases speed during the night |
Tingle's Shirt | Part:Body DEF:2 [Set Effect] Increases speed during the night |
Tingle's Tights | Part:Leg DEF:2 [Set Effect] Increases speed during the night |
Tingle's Hood (Misko’s Treasure: Heroine Manuscript) Location
Get From Inside Statue of the Eighth Heroine Cave
Map | Zoom Map |
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Statue of the Eighth Heroine Cave is located northwest from Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower. If you don't have enough Stamina, use Stamina Recovery Foods or climb down the snowfield and walk north.
▼Prepare Cold Resistance
You will need Cold Resistance Lv2 for Gerudo Highlands. Use Armors and foods to resistance the cold temperature.
▶Cold Resistance Guide - How To Survive Cold Areas?When You Open The Entrance Door, You Can Get Mirror From Treasure Chest
The entrance to Statue of Eigth Heroine Cave can be opened when you shine the sun's light to the orange stone monument. First to shine the light, you will have to get the Mirror from the treasure chest.
Shine The Sun's Light At The Stone Monument At The Entrance
Reflect the Sun's light with the mirror, and hit the stone monument with it. The weather needs to be sunny, and when it is noon, then the sun will shine appropriately . Change the time with the campfire.
Use Attribute Attacks on Gibdos.
Inside the cave there are a lot of Gibdos and Moth Gibdo. When you hit Gibdos with attribute attacks, then the bodies will turn white and the damage with your weapons will be inflicted. It is recommended to throw Fire Fruit to inflict damage.
Blow Away Sand On The Treasure Chest With Fans
Proceed the passageway inside the cave and there will be a courtyard with a buried treasure chest in the sand. There is also a Fan in the field, so pick it up with Ultrahand and activate it so you can blow away the sand with it. If the fan does not stand properly then you can fuse it onto your shield and use it that way.
Check Video On How To Blow Away Sand
Tingle's Shirt (Misko’s Treasure: Twins Manuscript) Location
Treasure Chest Inside Dueling Peaks South Cave
You can head to Dueling Peaks South Cave from Popla Foothills Skyview Tower. The cave is inside the mountain, so if you are planning to go from the surface will require some climbing to do. It is recommended to heal your Stamina on nearby Sky Islands.
▼Video on how to go from Popla Foothills.
How To Get Treasure Chest From Dueling Peaks South Cave
When you enter the cave, climb up the wall with the Like Like. To get the treasure chest, you will have solve the puzzle of the switch. Like the video or the image below place the rock and open the door.
How To Place
Hint Is At Dueling Peaks North Cave
The hint to the puzzle is located at Dueling Peaks North Cave. The answer is directly on top of the ceiling so place the rocks just like the picture.
Tingle's Tights (Misko’s Treasure: Pirate Manuscript) Location
Get Inside Cape Cales Cliffbase Cave
Head to Cape Cales Cliffbase Cave from Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower. Fly until your Stamina is gone and when it is gone, then walk to the destination. The landscape is not very hard to cross so you can head to your destination without trouble.
▼Video On How To Go From Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower
Route From Entrance To Treasure Chest
Order | Route To Treasure Chest |
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Route To Treasure Chest
tips | The whistle gimmick at the entrance is written on a hint at Side Quest "Misko’s Treasure: Pirate Manuscript". Also if "Misko’s Treasure: Pirate Manuscript" is activated, then open the treasure chest and get "Tingle's Tights" to complete the Side Quest. |
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