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Dantz's Prize Cows

A side quest in which Link helps Dantz with his cows at Hateno Pasture, earning Fresh Milk after the task is completed.

RoleOptional pastoral side quest
Statusavailable
Importanceminor
RewardFresh Milk
  • TypeSide quest
  • RegionMount Lanaryu
  • SettlementHateno Village
  • Quest locationHateno Pasture
  • AvailabilityDaytime
  • RewardFresh Milk

The source pack does not provide a mission number, estimated completion time, or confirmed missability status.

Key takeaways

The essential details for starting and finishing this local Hateno Village request are simple.

  • Quest type Dantz's Prize Cows is a side quest rather than a main-story mission.
  • Quest giver Speak with the farmer Dantz at Hateno Pasture.
  • Best time to visit Visit the pasture during the daytime so Dantz is available to initiate the quest.
  • Objective Help Dantz with his cows.
  • Completion reward Fresh Milk is awarded when the mission is successfully completed.

Overview

Dantz's Prize Cows is an optional side quest centered on helping the farmer Dantz at Hateno Pasture.

The quest begins when Link visits Dantz at Hateno Pasture, a farm located within Hateno Village in the Mount Lanaryu region. Dantz can be found at the pasture during the daytime, giving players a clear time-of-day condition for starting the request.

The task is focused on assisting Dantz with his cows rather than advancing the main story. Its straightforward premise makes it a small, self-contained activity for players exploring Hateno Village and looking for additional local requests.

Completing the mission successfully grants Fresh Milk. The available source material confirms the quest giver, location, broad objective, daytime availability, and reward, but does not provide a more detailed account of the individual actions required at the pasture.

Where this sits

Local side questOptional activity in Hateno Village
Farmer's requestAssist Dantz with his cows
RewardReceive Fresh Milk
  1. 1Reach Hateno PasturelocationTravel to the pasture within Hateno Village.
  2. 2Find Dantz during the daytimequest_startDantz is the farmer who starts the request.
  3. ●Assist with the cowsobjectiveComplete the quest's central task.
  4. 4Collect Fresh MilkrewardReceive the confirmed completion reward.

This quest is a local, optional activity reached through Hateno Pasture rather than a main-story progression step.

Requirements

The confirmed start condition is to visit Dantz at Hateno Pasture during the daytime.

  • RequiredReach Hateno PastureThe pasture is located within Hateno Village in the Mount Lanaryu region.
  • RequiredVisit during the daytimeDantz should be approached during the daytime to initiate the quest.

Objectives

  1. Visit Dantz at Hateno Pasture during the daytime.This is the confirmed way to initiate the side quest.
  2. Assist Dantz with his cows.Helping with the cows is the primary objective of the mission.
  3. Complete the request and receive Fresh Milk.Fresh Milk is the stated reward for successful completion.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Reach the pasture

    Travel to Hateno Pasture

    Make your way to Hateno Pasture, which is located within Hateno Village in the Mount Lanaryu region.

    Location: Hateno Pasture

    TipPlan to arrive during the daytime, when Dantz can be found there.

  2. 02

    Initiate the side quest

    Speak with Dantz

    Find the farmer Dantz at the pasture and interact with him to start Dantz's Prize Cows.

    Location: Hateno Pasture

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Assist Dantz

    Help with the cows

    Carry out the quest's central request by assisting Dantz with his cows.

    Location: Hateno Pasture

  4. 04

    Complete the quest and claim the reward

    Finish the request

    After the cow-related task is completed, conclude the mission to receive Fresh Milk.

    Location: Hateno Pasture

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Dantz's Prize Cows is structured around a simple NPC request at a fixed local location. The important setup detail is the time of day: Dantz is available at Hateno Pasture during the daytime, so visiting at another time may not provide the intended quest start.

The mission's gameplay focus is helping with Dantz's cows. The supplied material does not specify whether this involves a particular interaction, an item, a movement task, or another activity, so the safest preparation is simply to locate the pasture and speak with Dantz when he is present.

The reward is delivered upon successful completion and is identified as Fresh Milk. No combat encounter, boss fight, collectible objective, or branching choice is confirmed for this quest.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The quest has a clearly identified quest giver and location.
  • Its daytime availability gives players a practical clue for finding Dantz.
  • The objective is local to Hateno Pasture, keeping the activity focused on the surrounding settlement.

Weaknesses

  • The quest's exact cow-related actions are not detailed in the supplied source material.
  • The reward is limited to the confirmed item Fresh Milk, with no additional reward documented.

Best uses

  • Take the quest while exploring Hateno Village.
  • Return to Hateno Pasture during the daytime if Dantz is not available when first visited.

Completion checklist

  • Reach Hateno Village in the Mount Lanaryu region.Hateno Pasture is located within the village.
  • Visit Hateno Pasture during the daytime.This is the confirmed availability condition.
  • Locate and speak with Dantz.Dantz is the farmer who starts the quest.
  • Assist Dantz with his cows.This is the mission's primary objective.
  • Confirm successful completion and receive Fresh Milk.Fresh Milk is the documented reward.

Failure conditions

  • Dantz is not available at the pastureThe source confirms that the quest should be initiated during the daytime; the quest may therefore not start if the pasture is visited at another time.
  • The cow-related objective is not completedThe mission is not successfully finished until Dantz has been helped with his cows.

On failure

No additional fail states, timers, combat failures, or checkpoint behavior are documented in the supplied source material.

Rewards and drops

  • Fresh Milk
    Awarded after successfully completing Dantz's Prize Cows.

Aftermath

Completion reward

Successfully helping Dantz with his cows completes the side quest and rewards Link with Fresh Milk.

Trivia

  • The quest takes place at Hateno Pasture, within Hateno Village rather than at a remote location.
  • Dantz's availability is tied to the daytime, making the time of day relevant before the quest begins.
  • The quest's reward is Fresh Milk, matching its farming-focused setting.

Sources

Relationships

characters

  • DantzQuest giverFarmer who starts Dantz's Prize Cows at Hateno Pasture.

locations

  • Hateno PastureQuest locationPasture in Hateno Village where the quest begins.
  • Hateno VillageSettlementVillage containing Hateno Pasture.