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Key takeaways

The quest is short to initiate but useful as a continuing resource exchange.

Unlock condition Complete Guidance from Ages Past before attempting to start Ancient Blades Below.
Quest location Speak with the Mining Construct located in the Spirit Temple.
Required material The initial exchange requires 50 pieces of Zonaite.
Initial reward The Mining Construct gives Link an Ancient Blade when the first exchange is completed.
Repeatable service After the initial quest, the same 50-Zonaite exchange can be repeated indefinitely for more Ancient Blades.

Ancient Blades Below overview

Ancient Blades Below is an optional side quest centered on Mineru's research and the collection of materials from the Depths.

Ancient Blades Below becomes available in the Spirit Temple after Link completes the main quest Guidance from Ages Past. The quest begins when Link speaks with a Mining Construct in the temple. Rather than sending Link through a combat sequence or a long chain of objectives, the construct presents a material request connected to Mineru's research.

The required contribution is 50 pieces of Zonaite. Link completes the initial task by giving that amount to the Mining Construct, after which the construct rewards him with an Ancient Blade. Because the exchange uses a resource gathered throughout the Depths, the quest functions as a direct conversion of stored Zonaite into a useful item rather than as a conventional exploration mission.

The service continues after the first completion. Players can return with another 50 pieces of Zonaite and trade them for an additional Ancient Blade, with the exchange available indefinitely. This makes the quest relevant beyond its opening reward: it provides a renewable source of Ancient Blades for players who are willing to spend Zonaite on replenishing the item.

Where this sits

PrerequisiteComplete the main quest Guidance from Ages Past.

AccessFind the Mining Construct in the Spirit Temple.

ExchangeProvide 50 pieces of Zonaite.

Ongoing rewardRepeat the exchange for additional Ancient Blades.

1Guidance from Ages PastprerequisiteRequired before the Mining Construct offers the quest.
●Ancient Blades BelowcurrentThe current side quest and initial exchange.
3Repeat Zonaite exchangerepeatableAn ongoing service unlocked by the first completion.

Ancient Blades Below follows Guidance from Ages Past and then remains useful as a repeatable exchange.

Requirements

Complete the prerequisite quest, reach the Spirit Temple, and have enough Zonaite for the exchange.

RequiredComplete Guidance from Ages PastThe Mining Construct's service is accessed only after this main quest has been completed.
RequiredReach the Spirit TempleThe quest is initiated by speaking with the Mining Construct located in the temple.
RequiredHave 50 pieces of ZonaiteThe initial completion requires Link to give 50 pieces of Zonaite to the Mining Construct.
OptionalBring additional Zonaite for repeat exchangesEach later Ancient Blade requires another 50 pieces of Zonaite.

Objectives

Complete Guidance from Ages Past.This unlocks access to the Mining Construct's research-related request.
Speak with the Mining Construct in the Spirit Temple.The construct is the quest contact and explains the material exchange.
Give the Mining Construct 50 pieces of Zonaite.The required quantity is the cost of the initial exchange.
Receive an Ancient Blade.The first completed exchange rewards Link with the item.
Repeat the exchange when more Ancient Blades are needed.After the initial quest, return with another 50 pieces of Zonaite for each additional blade.Optional

Walkthrough

01
Unlock Ancient Blades Below
Complete Guidance from Ages Past
Finish the main quest Guidance from Ages Past before looking for the side quest. Ancient Blades Below is not available until this prerequisite is complete, so speaking to the Mining Construct earlier will not provide access to the exchange.
Watch outDo not treat the Mining Construct's request as available before completing the prerequisite quest.
02
Find the Mining Construct
Travel to the Spirit Temple
Go to the Spirit Temple after the prerequisite has been completed. The relevant quest contact is a Mining Construct located inside the temple, and the source material does not identify a separate entrance, route, or fast-travel requirement.
Location: Spirit Temple
03
Start the side quest
Speak with the Mining Construct
Interact with the Mining Construct in the Spirit Temple to initiate Ancient Blades Below. The construct is gathering materials from the Depths for Mineru's research, which explains why the conversation leads to a Zonaite request rather than to a conventional combat objective.
Location: Spirit Temple
04
Pay the research material cost
Provide 50 pieces of Zonaite
Give the Mining Construct 50 pieces of Zonaite when the exchange becomes available. The amount is the complete requirement for the initial handover; the source material does not specify any additional item, dialogue choice, or combat task that must be completed at this stage.
Watch outDo not spend the required Zonaite before beginning the exchange if you want to complete it immediately.
05
Complete Ancient Blades Below
Collect the Ancient Blade
After the Mining Construct receives the 50 pieces of Zonaite, collect the Ancient Blade awarded for completing the quest. This is the initial completion reward and marks the end of the one-time quest portion.
Checkpoint
06
Use the repeatable exchange
Return when another blade is needed
The service remains available after the first reward. Bring another 50 pieces of Zonaite to the Mining Construct whenever you want to replenish the item, then repeat the exchange as needed.
Location: Spirit Temple
TipTreat the construct as a permanent source of additional Ancient Blades rather than as a one-time reward chest.

Mission mechanics

Ancient Blades Below is built around an NPC exchange instead of traversal, combat, or puzzle solving. The Mining Construct serves as both the quest contact and the continuing vendor-like point for the reward, so the important interaction is the handover of Zonaite.

The exchange has two distinct uses. The first 50-Zonaite payment completes the side quest and grants the initial Ancient Blade; later payments do not represent a new quest branch, but they preserve access to the same reward through an indefinite repeatable trade.

The material requirement also ties the quest to the Depths. The Mining Construct is gathering materials there for Mineru's research, while Link supplies the requested Zonaite. Players who want to use the service repeatedly therefore need to maintain a stock of Zonaite rather than relying only on the first quest completion.

What works and what does not

Strengths

The objective is direct: locate the Mining Construct and provide the stated Zonaite cost.
The reward remains useful after the initial completion because the exchange can be repeated indefinitely.
The quest connects a material gathered in the Depths with Mineru's research and the Spirit Temple setting.

Weaknesses

The service consumes 50 pieces of Zonaite for every additional Ancient Blade.
The quest provides no source-supported combat encounter, puzzle sequence, or exploration route to break up the exchange.
Players must first complete Guidance from Ages Past, so the service is unavailable during the earlier part of the game.

Best uses

Use the first exchange to obtain the initial Ancient Blade.
Return to the Spirit Temple when a fresh Ancient Blade is needed and enough Zonaite is available.
Plan repeated use around Zonaite gathered from the Depths.

Quest checklist

Complete Guidance from Ages Past.This is the access condition for the quest.
Locate the Mining Construct in the Spirit Temple.The construct starts the quest and handles the exchange.
Prepare 50 pieces of Zonaite.This is the cost of the initial exchange.
Give the Zonaite to the Mining Construct.The handover completes the material request.
Collect the Ancient Blade.This is the initial quest reward.
Gather more Zonaite from the Depths.Optional preparation for later exchanges.Optional
Return with another 50 pieces of Zonaite.Repeat this exchange whenever another Ancient Blade is required.Optional

Rewards and drops

Ancient Blade
The Mining Construct awards an Ancient Blade when Link completes the initial 50-Zonaite exchange.
Additional Ancient Blades
After the quest is complete, Link can continue trading 50 pieces of Zonaite for an Ancient Blade indefinitely.

Characters in this mission

Aftermath

The reward remains available

Completing the initial exchange does not end the Mining Construct's usefulness. Once Ancient Blades Below is finished, the construct continues to accept 50 pieces of Zonaite for an Ancient Blade indefinitely, allowing the item to be replenished whenever the required material is available.

Trivia

The quest is optional rather than part of the main-story progression.
The Mining Construct's request is tied to Mineru's research and materials from the Depths.
The first exchange and the later repeatable exchanges use the same 50-Zonaite cost.

Relationships

quest progression

Guidance from Ages PastRequired beforeCompleting this main quest unlocks access to Ancient Blades Below.

locations

Spirit TempleStarts inThe Mining Construct that begins the quest is located here.
DepthsMaterial sourceThe construct's research request concerns materials from the Depths.

characters

Mining ConstructQuest giverThe construct requests Zonaite and provides the Ancient Blade reward.
MineruResearch connectionThe Mining Construct gathers materials for Mineru's research.

items

ZonaiteExchange cost50 pieces are required for the initial and repeat exchanges.
Ancient BladeQuest rewardThe initial completion and later exchanges provide Ancient Blades.