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Misko's Treasure of Awakening II

A side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that leads to the Trousers of Awakening, one piece of the Awakening armor set.

RoleOptional armor-collection quest
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardTrousers of Awakening
TimeVaries by exploration route
  • Quest typeSide quest
  • Quest seriesMisko's Treasure of Awakening
  • Quest partII
  • Primary activityExploration and chest opening
  • RewardTrousers of Awakening
  • Amiibo requiredNo
  • Combat focusNone confirmed
  • MissableNo confirmed missable content

The source pack does not provide a fixed completion time, enemy roster, or numerical reward statistics.

Key takeaways

Use this page as a compact route summary before starting the longer walkthrough.

  • The reward is a set piece The quest rewards the Trousers of Awakening, not a general-purpose material bundle or a random chest item.
  • Search Ancient Columns Cave The treasure route leads to Ancient Columns Cave, where the main challenge is navigating the hidden approach to the chest.
  • No Amiibo is required The armor can be collected through ordinary gameplay, making this quest relevant to players completing the set without Amiibo.
  • Expect exploration, not a boss fight The core task is finding the location, solving the environmental access problem, and opening the treasure chest.

Misko's Treasure of Awakening II overview

Misko's Treasure of Awakening II is an optional armor hunt for the Trousers of Awakening, hidden in a treasure chest that must be reached through exploration rather than a conventional combat encounter.

Misko's Treasure of Awakening II is one of the side quests built around the legendary treasure associated with Misko. Its objective is straightforward: locate the hidden chest and claim the Trousers of Awakening, a piece of the Awakening set. The quest is part of a wider group of three Misko's Treasure of Awakening missions, with each mission leading to a different piece of the same armor set.

The trail ultimately points to Ancient Columns Cave. Reaching the cave is only the first part of the task, because the treasure is placed behind an environmental route that rewards careful observation. Look for the intended entrance, interact with the available mechanism or clue, and use Link's abilities to deal with blocked passages rather than assuming the chest is visible immediately.

The quest is useful for players collecting armor without relying on Amiibo. The Trousers of Awakening can be obtained through normal exploration, and completion contributes to finding the full Awakening set. Exact travel time depends on whether the surrounding area has already been explored and which fast-travel points or traversal tools are available.

Where this sits

Find the clueIdentify the destination for this treasure hunt.
Reach the caveTravel to Ancient Columns Cave.
Open the hidden chestNavigate the cave and claim the armor.
Complete the collectionContinue the other Awakening treasure quests if desired.
  1. ●Misko's Treasure of Awakening IIside-missionCurrent quest: the middle entry in the three-part armor hunt.
  2. 2Misko's Treasure of Awakening Iside-missionRelated Awakening treasure quest; exact order of completion is not required by the supplied facts.
  3. 3Misko's Treasure of Awakening IIIside-missionRelated Awakening treasure quest for another piece of the set.

This quest is one branch of a three-quest search for the Awakening armor pieces.

Requirements

The quest is designed as an exploration objective. No mandatory combat preparation or Amiibo requirement is confirmed.

  • RequiredAccess to the quest areaYou need to be able to travel to the area containing Ancient Columns Cave and enter the cave route.
  • RecommendedBasic traversal abilitiesBring the normal exploration tools used for caves, including a way to illuminate dark spaces and abilities for moving or clearing environmental obstacles.
  • OptionalAmiiboAmiibo is not required to obtain the Trousers of Awakening through this quest.
  • OptionalInventory spaceLeave room for the armor reward before opening the final treasure chest.

Objectives

  1. Follow the Misko's Treasure of Awakening II clueUse the quest information to identify the cave destination rather than searching unrelated treasure sites.
  2. Reach Ancient Columns CaveTravel to the named cave and locate the route leading beyond the ordinary entrance.
  3. Solve the cave's access puzzleInspect the surrounding structures and use Link's available abilities to open or reach the concealed section.
  4. Open the treasure chestClaim the Trousers of Awakening from the chest to complete the central objective.
  5. Continue the Awakening collectionAfter the quest is complete, the other two Misko's Treasure of Awakening missions remain relevant to players seeking the full set.Optional

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Follow the Misko's Treasure of Awakening II clue

    Read the treasure clue and identify the destination

    Begin by reviewing the information attached to Misko's Treasure of Awakening II and use it to narrow the search to Ancient Columns Cave. The clue is intended to direct exploration, so do not treat every nearby ruin or cave as an equally valid destination.

    TipMark the destination on the map before setting out; this makes it easier to compare the route with the quest's landmark description.

  2. 02

    Reach Ancient Columns Cave

    Travel to Ancient Columns Cave

    Make your way to Ancient Columns Cave using the safest available route, then search around the landmark for the actual cave entrance. If the first opening appears to lead only into a small chamber, continue examining the nearby stonework instead of assuming the quest has sent you to the wrong place.

    Location: Ancient Columns Cave

    Watch outThe cave entrance and the treasure route are not necessarily the same thing; entering the cave does not by itself complete the objective.

  3. 03

    Solve the cave's access puzzle

    Inspect the cave for the hidden access route

    Once inside, look for the environmental clue or mechanism that controls access to the concealed section. Use Ultrahand, Ascend, or other suitable abilities when the layout suggests that a gap, elevated surface, movable object, or blocked passage is part of the intended route.

    Location: Ancient Columns Cave

    TipPause to examine ceilings and ledges as well as the floor. Cave treasure routes in Tears of the Kingdom often hide the useful opening above the most obvious path.

    Checkpoint
  4. 04

    Reach the hidden treasure chest

    Follow the opened route to the treasure chamber

    After the obstruction or mechanism has been dealt with, move through the newly accessible section and keep checking side spaces for the chest. Avoid rushing past the opening after the puzzle activates, because the reward is placed beyond the access point rather than at the mechanism itself.

    Location: Ancient Columns Cave

    Watch outIf you leave the cave before opening the chest, you may need to repeat the final approach, although no permanent loss of the reward is confirmed.

  5. 05

    Open the treasure chest

    Open the chest and claim the Trousers of Awakening

    Interact with the treasure chest at the end of the route to obtain the Trousers of Awakening. The armor is added through normal gameplay, so there is no need to use an Amiibo or wait for a separate reward condition.

    Location: Ancient Columns Cave

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

This quest uses the treasure-hunt format rather than a combat-heavy mission structure. The important progression comes from connecting Misko's clue to a physical landmark, reaching the associated cave, and recognizing which environmental feature provides access to the chest.

The cave section rewards the flexible problem-solving that defines Tears of the Kingdom. There is no confirmed requirement to defeat a named boss for this quest, and the supplied facts identify locating the destination and opening the chest as the essential completion actions. If the route is unclear, inspect the room from multiple levels and test the abilities that can move objects, pass through overhead surfaces, or illuminate a dark passage.

The reward is especially useful for completionists because it is one of three specific Awakening armor pieces. Since the set can be obtained without Amiibo, the quest functions as a conventional exploration collectible rather than an external-content unlock.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • Provides a named piece of the Awakening armor set through ordinary exploration.
  • Does not require Amiibo, which keeps the reward accessible to all players.
  • Uses environmental discovery and traversal rather than requiring a dedicated combat build.

Weaknesses

  • The clue can be less direct than a standard map marker, especially if the surrounding landmark has not been visited.
  • The treasure is not simply collected by arriving at the region; the cave route and access puzzle still need to be handled.
  • The quest's value is primarily collection and fashion-oriented, so players seeking immediate combat power may find the objective less urgent.

Best uses

  • Complete it while exploring the region around Ancient Columns Cave.
  • Pair it with the other Misko's Treasure of Awakening quests when working toward the full set.
  • Use it as an early exercise in inspecting cave ceilings, ledges, and environmental mechanisms.

Checklist

  • Review the Misko's Treasure of Awakening II clueConfirm the destination before beginning the trek.
  • Reach Ancient Columns CaveSearch for the correct cave entrance at the landmark.
  • Inspect the cave's environmental puzzleCheck the floor, walls, ceiling, and elevated surfaces.
  • Use Link's abilities to open or reach the concealed routeUltrahand and vertical traversal tools may be useful.
  • Locate the hidden treasure chestThe chest is the completion target, not merely the cave entrance.
  • Collect the Trousers of AwakeningVerify that the armor has entered the inventory.
  • Decide whether to pursue the other Awakening piecesThe quest belongs to a three-mission treasure series.Optional

Rewards

  • Trousers of Awakening
    The quest's principal reward is this armor piece from the Awakening set, obtained by opening the hidden treasure chest.

Aftermath

One piece of a three-part set

Opening the chest completes the main purpose of Misko's Treasure of Awakening II and adds the Trousers of Awakening to your collection. The quest is one part of a wider three-mission search, so players who want the complete Awakening set should continue with the other Misko's Treasure of Awakening quests.

Trivia

  • The quest belongs to a three-mission group in which each mission rewards a different piece of the Awakening armor set.
  • The treasure is associated with a legendary hero said to have visited an inescapable island.
  • The Trousers of Awakening can be acquired without using an Amiibo.
  • The quest's central completion action is opening a treasure chest after reaching the correct location.

Sources

Relationships

quest rewards

  • Trousers of AwakeningRewardThe treasure chest contains the Trousers of Awakening.

equipment

  • Awakening setArmor setThe reward is one piece of the Awakening set.

quest location

  • Ancient Columns CaveLocationThe hidden treasure is found in Ancient Columns Cave.

quest series