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The Sage of Water's Task

A player-used label for the Water Temple events involving Sidon, the ancient Sage of Water, Mucktorock, and the Vow of Sidon in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

RoleReference entry for an unofficial community term associated with the Water Temple storyline and Sidon's succession as the Sage of Water.
StatusThe name is not an official quest title
Importancemajor
RewardVow of Sidon
  • Entity typeQuest reference
  • Official quest statusUnofficial name
  • Story regionZora storyline
  • Associated dungeonWater Temple
  • Associated sageSidon
  • Key rewardVow of Sidon

Because the title is a player-used label rather than an official quest name, a formal mission number, exact standalone duration, and independent quest status do not apply.

Key takeawaysSpoilers

Use this page as a clarification of terminology and story context, rather than as a literal quest walkthrough under an official title.

  • Unofficial terminology The Sage of Water's Task does not appear as an official quest name. The phrase is used by players to group together the Water Temple events and their surrounding story.
  • Sidon's succession The storyline establishes Sidon as the successor to the ancient Sage of Water after the defeat of Mucktorock.
  • Historical revelation The ancient Sage of Water appears to Sidon and Link and explains how the sages served under Rauru in ancient times.
  • Persistent ability Completing the associated Zora storyline gives Link the Vow of Sidon, which provides access to a protective water shield and water-based attacks.
  • Puzzle relevance Some players apply the phrase specifically to puzzle-solving situations that require Sidon's water power, including the task commonly described as the six dragons.

OverviewSpoilers

The Sage of Water's Task is a player-used description, not an official quest name in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Players commonly use this phrase for the story events connected with the Water Temple, Sidon, and the Zora regional quest. It is therefore best treated as a reference label for a sequence of related events rather than as a separate quest entry recorded under that exact name in the game.

The associated storyline follows Sidon's role in confronting Mucktorock and inheriting the legacy of the ancient Sage of Water. After Mucktorock is defeated, the ancient Sage of Water appears to Sidon and Link, explains the historical role of the sages who served under Rauru, and provides context about the Demon King.

The sequence has a lasting gameplay consequence: after the main Zora regional quest, Sidon grants Link the Vow of Sidon. This vow gives Link access to Sidon's water ability, which can support combat and help solve water-based puzzles. The companion ability can also be switched on or off from the key items menu.

Where this sitsSpoilers

Regional conflictEvents surrounding the Water Temple and Mucktorock
Ancient historyThe Sage of Water explains the sages' service under Rauru
Ability aftermathSidon provides the Vow of Sidon
  1. ●Water TemplelocationThe dungeon most closely associated with the player-used term.
  2. 2MucktorockbossThe defeat that precedes Sidon's succession.
  3. 3Ancient Sage of Waterstory figureAppears to Sidon and Link to share historical context.
  4. 4Vow of SidonrewardThe resulting key item and companion ability.

This rail describes the associated story sequence, not a separately numbered official quest.

Requirements

The term refers to events embedded in the main Zora regional storyline rather than to an independently accepted mission.

  • RequiredReach the Zora storylineThe associated events take place as part of the main regional quest involving Sidon and the Water Temple.
  • RequiredProgress through the Water Temple eventsThe player-used label is most often applied to the sequence surrounding the Water Temple and its story revelations.
  • RequiredDefeat MucktorockSidon's succession as the Sage of Water follows the defeat of Mucktorock.
  • OptionalUse the key items menu when neededThe Vow of Sidon can be toggled on or off to manage companion assistance after it becomes available.

ObjectivesSpoilers

  1. Advance through the Water Temple storylineThis is the main setting associated with the player-used title.
  2. Confront MucktorockThe boss's defeat is the story point linked with Sidon's succession.
  3. Learn the history of the ancient sagesThe ancient Sage of Water explains the sages' role under Rauru and provides context about the Demon King.
  4. Obtain and manage the Vow of SidonThe vow unlocks Sidon's water ability and can later be toggled through the key items menu.
  5. Apply Sidon's water power to puzzlesPlayers may use the phrase for tasks that require the water ability, including the commonly described six dragons task.Optional

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Progress through the Zora regional storyline

    Enter the associated Water Temple storyline

    Treat The Sage of Water's Task as a reference to the Water Temple events, not as a separate quest title displayed by the game.

    Location: Water Temple

  2. 02

    Complete the associated boss encounter

    Defeat Mucktorock

    The story connects Mucktorock's defeat with Sidon's selection as the successor to the ancient Sage of Water.

    Location: Water Temple

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Receive the historical revelation

    Witness the ancient Sage of Water's account

    The ancient Sage of Water appears to Sidon and Link and provides historical context about the Demon King and the sages who served under Rauru.

    Location: Water Temple

    Watch outThis step contains major story information.

  4. 04

    Acquire Sidon's water ability

    Receive the Vow of Sidon

    After the main Zora regional quest, Sidon provides Link with the vow, giving access to his protective water shield and water attacks.

    Location: Zora storyline

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Manage the Vow of Sidon

    Toggle the companion ability as needed

    The Vow of Sidon can be switched on or off from the key items menu, allowing the player to manage whether Sidon's assistance is active.

    Location: Key items menu

Mission mechanics

The defining mechanic associated with this entry is Sidon's water power. It forms a protective water shield around Link and can also be used to launch water attacks, making the ability relevant both to encounters and to environmental problems that require water.

The ability is not presented as a standalone reward for a quest officially named The Sage of Water's Task. Instead, it becomes available through the broader Zora storyline after the relevant main quest events. This distinction matters when searching the in-game quest log or comparing walkthrough headings.

Once the Vow of Sidon is available, the key items menu provides a way to toggle the companion assistance on or off. This gives players control over when the water effect is present, which can be useful when companion abilities are interfering with movement or when the player wants to reserve attention for a particular puzzle or battle.

The phrase is also used informally for puzzle-solving work involving Sidon's power. One example associated with the term is the six dragons task, although the supplied material does not establish that phrase as an official quest title.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The protective water shield gives Link a defensive use for Sidon's power rather than limiting it to puzzle interaction.
  • The water attack provides a second application for the same companion ability.
  • The ability's connection to the ancient Sage of Water gives the regional storyline a clear mechanical and historical payoff.

Weaknesses

  • The title can be misleading because it sounds like an official quest name even though it is not recorded as one.
  • The water ability depends on Sidon's companion assistance, so players who have toggled the Vow of Sidon off will not have that support active.
  • The supplied material does not define a separate objective list, reward table, or standalone failure state for this player-used label.

Best uses

  • Use the shield when a defensive water effect is helpful during associated encounters.
  • Use the water attacks for situations that call for Sidon's elemental ability.
  • Use the ability during water-based puzzles, including tasks players describe with the six dragons phrase.

Characters in this missionSpoilers

AftermathSpoilers

The practical reward is the Vow of Sidon

After the main Zora regional quest, Sidon provides Link with the Vow of Sidon. The item is more than a story marker: it grants access to Sidon's protective water shield and water attacks, and its companion assistance can be toggled from the key items menu.

Trivia

  • The Sage of Water's Task is a player-used phrase rather than an official quest name.
  • The phrase is commonly associated with the Water Temple and Sidon's role in the Zora storyline.
  • Some players use the term for puzzle-solving with Sidon's water power, including the task commonly called the six dragons.
  • The ancient Sage of Water's appearance connects the immediate Zora storyline with the older history of Rauru's sages and the Demon King.

Sources

Relationships

locations

  • Water TempleStory settingThe player-used term is most often connected with the Water Temple events.

bosses

  • MucktorockStory turning pointSidon's succession follows the defeat of Mucktorock.

items

  • Vow of SidonAbility rewardThe vow grants access to Sidon's protective water shield and water attacks.