The Abandoned Central Mine

Key takeaways

Use this destination as both an ability-unlock point and a long-term Depths resource stop.

• Find it below the Great Plateau The mine is located directly beneath the Great Plateau, giving surface landmarks a useful reference point when navigating the Depths.
• Unlock Autobuild Visiting the mine is essential for obtaining Autobuild, which recreates previously built Zonai devices without requiring a full manual rebuild each time.
• Check the mine's other services A Schema Stone and a Bargainer Statue are available at the location, and the mine can serve as a place to spend collected Zonai Ore.
• Prepare for underground travel Bring illumination and enough supplies for Depths exploration rather than treating the mine as a simple surface-side stop.

The Abandoned Central Mine overview

The Abandoned Central Mine is a major Depths location beneath the Great Plateau and the place where Link can unlock Autobuild.

The Abandoned Central Mine sits directly beneath the Great Plateau in the subterranean Depths of Hyrule. Its position makes it an important destination during early Depths exploration, especially for players following clues about the region's unusual structures, abandoned facilities, and Zonai technology. The mine is more than a point of interest: reaching it provides a major expansion to Link's building toolkit.

The central reward is Autobuild, an ability that lets Link instantly recreate previously built Zonai devices instead of reconstructing every component by hand. This changes how the player approaches vehicles, machines, and other constructions in the Depths, where darkness, uneven terrain, and long gaps can make manual assembly inconvenient. The ability is therefore useful well beyond this location, although the exact value of each saved construction depends on the materials and devices available to the player.

The mine also contains a Schema Stone that provides a schematic for a specific device construction. Schema Stones complement Autobuild by giving Link ready-made designs, while the mine's Bargainer Statue offers another reason to return after the initial quest visit. Players can also spend collected Zonai Ore at the mine, making it a practical hub for both progression and resource management.

The Abandoned Central Mine is one of ten abandoned mines scattered through the Depths. Its relationship to the Great Plateau above makes it a useful landmark when planning routes between the surface and underground, but the Depths remain hazardous and visibility can be limited. Players who arrive with spare Brightbloom Seeds, healing supplies, and a few useful Zonai devices will have more flexibility while searching the mine and its surrounding approaches.

Where this sits

Requirements and preparation

The essential requirement is reaching the mine in the Depths. Preparation matters more than a narrow equipment check because the route can involve darkness, uneven terrain, and underground combat.

• RequiredAccess to the DepthsYou must be able to enter the subterranean Depths and travel through them to reach the mine beneath the Great Plateau.
• RecommendedLight sourcesBrightbloom Seeds or another reliable way to illuminate the route make it easier to identify terrain, enemy positions, and the mine's structures.
• RecommendedHealing suppliesKeep healing available for underground encounters and damage caused by hazardous terrain or enemies.
• RecommendedConstruction materialsSpare Zonai devices and gathered materials make it easier to cross gaps and move through areas where ordinary travel is inefficient.
• RecommendedA route from the surfaceUse the Great Plateau as the navigation reference for the mine's position, but confirm the underground route rather than assuming the surface path leads directly to the destination.

Objectives

1. Reach The Abandoned Central Mine in the DepthsTravel to the mine beneath the Great Plateau and identify the abandoned mining complex.
2. Explore the mineSearch the facility and its immediate surroundings for the progression encounter and useful discoveries.
3. Unlock AutobuildComplete the mine's ability-unlock sequence so Link can recreate previously built Zonai devices.
4. Inspect the Schema StoneCollect or examine the Schema Stone available at the location to obtain a device-building schematic.
5. Use the mine's servicesInteract with the Bargainer Statue and make use of the location as a place to spend collected Zonai Ore.Optional

WalkthroughSpoilers

1. 01

   Reach the underground region below the mine's surface landmark.

   Enter the Depths and orient yourself below the Great Plateau

   Begin from a Depths access point and use the Great Plateau as your surface reference. Underground terrain is difficult to read in the dark, so illuminate the route gradually and avoid committing to a long crossing before checking for a safer path.

   Location: Depths beneath the Great Plateau

   TipMark the destination or use nearby illuminated landmarks to prevent drifting away from the mine.

   Watch outUnlit drops and chasms can interrupt the route and force a difficult recovery.

2. 02

   Locate the abandoned mining complex.

   Travel toward The Abandoned Central Mine

   Follow the underground terrain toward the location directly beneath the Great Plateau. Use constructed platforms or vehicles when they provide a safer way across gaps, but keep enough materials for the final approach instead of spending everything on the first crossing.

   Location: Depths route beneath the Great Plateau

   TipLight the ground ahead before moving quickly; the safest-looking open area may conceal a drop or enemy camp.

   Watch outDo not rely on surface roads or landmarks to remain visible underground; the Depths require their own route-finding.

3. 03

   Find the area connected to the Autobuild unlock sequence.

   Search the mine compound

   Once the mine comes into view, explore the structures and open work areas rather than stopping at the first visible platform. The complex contains the progression encounter associated with unlocking Autobuild, along with additional points of interest that are easier to inspect after the immediate danger is under control.

   Location: The Abandoned Central Mine

   TipIlluminate the mine's edges before entering enclosed or elevated spaces so that enemy positions are easier to identify.

   Watch outA rushed approach can leave enemies active around the construction area and make the next sequence harder to manage.

4. 04

   Begin the encounter that guards the ability progression.

   Prepare for the Yiga Clan encounter

   The mine's ability sequence leads into a confrontation involving the Yiga Clan and Master Kohga. Clear space around the encounter area, check your weapon durability, and keep healing available before activating or approaching the objective.

   Location: The Abandoned Central Mine

   TipA broad, well-lit arena is easier to read than the surrounding mine tunnels, so avoid fighting from an unlit edge if you can reposition safely.

   Watch outThe encounter can become harder to control if you remain trapped against mine structures or allow attacks to drive you toward a drop.

5. 05

   Win the confrontation and clear the Autobuild progression sequence.

   Defeat Master Kohga and complete the encounter

   Fight Master Kohga while watching his movement and attack setup rather than attacking continuously. Use the open area to create room, punish the recovery after his attack, and maintain awareness of hazards around the arena; the exact approach depends on your equipment and available devices.

   Location: The Abandoned Central Mine

   TipPrioritize survival and positioning over greedily extending a weapon combo after an opening ends.

   Watch outAvoid standing directly in the path of a telegraphed charge or vehicle-based attack, and heal before a minor mistake becomes a defeat.

6. 06

   Unlock Autobuild.

   Receive Autobuild

   After the encounter, continue through the associated interaction to obtain Autobuild. The ability is the key completion reward of the mine and allows previously built Zonai devices to be recreated instantly when the required materials are available.

   Location: The Abandoned Central Mine

   Checkpoint
7. 07

   Obtain the mine's schematic discovery.

   Inspect the Schema Stone

   Search the mine after the ability sequence for the available Schema Stone. It provides a schematic for a specific device construction and gives Autobuild a practical preset to use alongside designs you create yourself.

   Location: The Abandoned Central Mine

   TipDo not leave immediately after the main reward appears; inspect nearby mine structures for the Schema Stone and other points of interest.

   Missable
8. 08

   Use the mine's additional service.

   Visit the Bargainer Statue

   Interact with the Bargainer Statue located at the mine if you want to review its available exchange options. Its presence makes the mine useful on return visits, even after the Autobuild sequence is complete.

   Location: The Abandoned Central Mine

   TipReturn after gathering more resources if you do not have enough of the relevant currency or materials to make the visit worthwhile.

   Missable
9. 09

   Finish the visit and continue Depths exploration.

   Spend Zonai Ore and leave through a safe route

   Use the mine as a place to spend collected Zonai Ore, then illuminate the route before departing. You can leave the complex immediately or continue exploring the surrounding Depths, but preserve a practical travel method for the return journey.

   Location: The Abandoned Central Mine

   Watch outA successful encounter does not remove the environmental risks of the Depths; check your route before abandoning the mine's lit areas.

Mission mechanics

The defining mechanic of this quest is the transition from manual construction to saved construction. Autobuild can recreate Zonai devices that Link has built before, which reduces the time needed to assemble familiar machines and makes repeated Depths travel more manageable. The ability is not a replacement for experimentation: it works best when the player has already created useful designs and has the components needed to reproduce them.

The mine's Schema Stone adds a preset construction to this system. Schematics are valuable because they provide a known design without requiring the player to discover every connection independently. Treat the Schema Stone as a starting point for a broader building toolkit, then adapt the resulting construction to the terrain, available devices, and immediate objective.

The location also combines progression with resource management. The Bargainer Statue gives the mine a service function, while Zonai Ore spending gives gathered underground resources a practical use. This combination makes the mine worth revisiting after the initial unlock, particularly when a player is already routing through the Depths for other objectives.

Exploration tools remain important throughout the visit. Illumination reveals terrain and enemy positions, while portable constructions can bridge gaps or provide controlled movement. Because the mine is underground, a route that looks short on the map may still require careful elevation changes, detours, or a return to a previously lit area.

What works and what does not

PhasesSpoilers

1. 1

   Approach and setup

   Starts: Entering the mine's progression area and approaching the Autobuild sequence.

   The encounter begins after exploration of the mine brings Link to the relevant construction area. Use the available space to prepare weapons, healing, illumination, and a route away from hazards.

   • Keep the arena visible before starting the confrontation.
   • Do not spend all construction materials on the approach if you may need them during the fight.
2. 2

   Master Kohga confrontation

   Starts: Activating or proceeding through the mine's ability-unlock sequence.

   Master Kohga and the Yiga Clan opposition create the combat gate for the progression reward. Watch the tell of the incoming attack, move out of its path, and wait for a safe counterattack window rather than staying directly in front of the threat.

   • Vehicle-based attackTell Master Kohga uses a vehicle or forward-moving setup to pressure Link across the arena.Answer Move laterally or around the attack's path, then attack during the recovery window.
   • Direct Yiga pressureTell Yiga Clan enemies can close distance while Link is focused on the main target.Answer Maintain awareness of the whole arena and remove or avoid secondary threats before they surround you.
   • Use the arena's open space instead of fighting with your back against mine structures.
   • Healing between openings is safer than trying to finish the encounter while low on health.
3. 3

   Ability confirmation

   Starts: The confrontation is cleared.

   The sequence concludes with Link receiving Autobuild. Continue through the interaction instead of leaving the area as soon as the combat ends, since the ability and nearby discoveries are part of the mine's value.

   • Test the ability only after confirming that the encounter and reward sequence have advanced.
   • Search the mine after the reward for the Schema Stone and other services.

Boss encounterSpoilers

• Location
  The Abandoned Central Mine
• Health
  Not specified in the source pack.

Master Kohga's encounter is best handled by keeping room to move, reading the direction of his vehicle-based pressure, and attacking after the charge or approach has ended. Avoid standing against a wall, platform edge, or other obstruction, and keep secondary Yiga Clan pressure from distracting you during the main opening.

Checklist

• Reach the Depths beneath the Great PlateauUse the surface region as a navigation reference.
• Illuminate the route to the mineLight sources help reveal drops, enemies, and structures.
• Prepare for the mine encounterCheck healing, weapons, and construction materials before proceeding.
• Defeat Master KohgaClear the confrontation tied to the ability unlock.
• Unlock AutobuildComplete the post-encounter interaction.
• Find the Schema StoneInspect the mine instead of leaving immediately after the main reward.Optional
• Interact with the Bargainer StatueReview its services when useful.Optional
• Spend collected Zonai OreUse the mine's resource-spending function.Optional
• Plan the departure routeLeave with enough light and materials for the next Depths objective.

Collectibles and secrets

• 01
  Schema Stone

  Where: The Abandoned Central Mine

  A schematic discovery at the mine that provides a design for building a specific device.

  Missable
• 02
  Bargainer Statue

  Where: The Abandoned Central Mine

  A permanent point of interest that can be interacted with after reaching the location.

Failure conditions

• Link is defeated during the mine encounterThe combat sequence must be retried from the applicable checkpoint or the most recent save.
• Link falls into hazardous underground terrainPoor visibility and unmarked drops can interrupt the route or cause damage before the objective is complete.
• Link leaves before checking optional discoveriesThe Schema Stone and mine services are not necessarily collected merely by obtaining Autobuild; return to the mine if they were skipped.

RewardsSpoilers

• Autobuild
  The primary ability reward. It instantly recreates previously built Zonai devices when the necessary materials are available.
• Schema Stone
  Provides a schematic for a specific device construction at the mine.
• Bargainer Statue access
  The mine contains a Bargainer Statue that can be used as part of the Depths' exchange system.
• Zonai Ore spending location
  Collected Zonai Ore can be spent at the mine, giving the location continuing utility after the quest sequence.

Characters in this missionSpoilers

• LinkThe player character who explores the mine and unlocks Autobuild.
• Master KohgaThe Yiga Clan leader involved in the mine's combat sequence.

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• The mine is directly beneath the Great Plateau, linking a prominent surface landmark with a major Depths destination.
• It is one of ten abandoned mines distributed across the Depths.
• The location combines an ability unlock, a schematic discovery, a Bargainer Statue, and a Zonai Ore spending function.

Sources

• The Abandoned Central Mine reference material — youtube.com
• Supplementary video source — youtube.com
• Supplementary video source — youtube.com
• Supplementary video source — youtube.com
• Supplementary video source — youtube.com
• Supplementary video source — youtube.com

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