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The Yiga Clan Exam

The Yiga Clan Exam is a side adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that tests Link at the Yiga Blademaster Station and unlocks access to the Suariwak Shrine.

RoleSide adventure involving the Yiga Clan Blademaster Station
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardRuby and an untarnished Eightfold Longblade; access to the Suariwak Shrine.
  • Quest typeSide adventure
  • RegionGerudo Canyon
  • Starting pointYiga Blademaster Station
  • Required equipmentFull Yiga Armor Set
  • Known locationsGerudo Canyon Mine and Taafei Hill Cave
  • DifficultyModerateEditorial classification; no official difficulty rating is supplied.
  • Boss encounterNone confirmed
  • Primary unlockSuariwak Shrine access

This summary uses supplied quest facts. The difficulty label is an editorial classification rather than an in-game rating.

Key takeaways

Keep the following points in mind before starting the examination.

  • Wear the complete disguise The full Yiga Armor Set is required before Link can enter the Yiga Blademaster Station and begin the exam.
  • Follow the Blademaster’s assignments The quest’s main objective is to complete the tasks issued by the Yiga Blademaster, including visits to designated offering locations.
  • Expect regional travel The known tasks include the Gerudo Canyon Mine and Taafei Hill Cave, so prepare to move between separate locations rather than staying inside the station.
  • The reward is more than equipment Completion grants a Ruby, an untarnished Eightfold Longblade, access to the Suariwak Shrine, and entry to the station’s inner sanctum.

The Yiga Clan Exam guide

The Yiga Clan Exam is a Yiga-related side adventure that begins at the Yiga Blademaster Station in Gerudo Canyon.

The Yiga Clan Exam is a side adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It is tied to the Yiga Blademaster Station, where a Yiga Blademaster conducts an examination for potential new members of the clan. Link cannot simply walk into the station in ordinary clothing: the supplied quest information identifies the full Yiga Armor Set as the requirement for starting the activity.

The central task is to complete the assignments given by the Blademaster. These assignments send Link to specific locations to provide offerings, including the Gerudo Canyon Mine and Taafei Hill Cave. The examination therefore combines preparation, travel through the Gerudo region, and interaction with the required offering locations rather than focusing on a conventional dungeon or boss battle.

Completing the side adventure has both a practical and a narrative payoff. The successful candidate gains access to the Suariwak Shrine, receives a Ruby and an untarnished Eightfold Longblade, and gains entry to the station’s inner sanctum. Because the quest is framed as a recruitment exam, wearing the Yiga disguise is central to the experience rather than an optional role-playing choice.

Where this sits

Prepare the disguiseObtain and equip the full Yiga Armor Set
Enter the stationApproach the Yiga Blademaster Station in Gerudo Canyon
Take the examReceive assignments from the Yiga Blademaster
Complete the offeringsVisit the required locations
Claim the resultUnlock the shrine and receive the listed rewards
  1. 1Before The Yiga Clan ExamprerequisiteThe full Yiga Armor Set is the stated entry requirement.
  2. ●The Yiga Clan ExamcurrentCurrent side adventure.
  3. 3Suariwak ShrineunlockAccess becomes available after completion.

The quest moves from disguise preparation to the station, then to the assigned offering locations and the resulting shrine access.

Requirements

The confirmed prerequisite is equipment-based: Link must be wearing the full Yiga Armor Set before entering the Yiga Blademaster Station.

  • RequiredFull Yiga Armor SetEquip all pieces of the set before approaching the station. The supplied material specifically identifies the complete set, not merely one piece, as the condition for entering and beginning the exam.
  • RequiredAccess to Gerudo CanyonThe starting station is located in Gerudo Canyon, so Link must be able to reach that region before speaking with the Blademaster.
  • RecommendedAbility to travel to offering locationsThe assignments include the Gerudo Canyon Mine and Taafei Hill Cave. Carry normal exploration supplies appropriate for travelling between locations, although no specific item requirement is confirmed.

Objectives

  1. Enter the Yiga Blademaster Station while wearing the full Yiga Armor Set.This begins the interaction with the Yiga Blademaster and starts the examination.
  2. Complete the tasks assigned by the Yiga Blademaster.The assignments involve visiting specific locations and providing offerings.
  3. Provide the required offerings at the designated locations.The confirmed locations include the Gerudo Canyon Mine and Taafei Hill Cave.
  4. Complete the exam and gain access to the Suariwak Shrine.Successful completion unlocks the shrine access and opens the station’s inner sanctum.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Meet the equipment requirement

    Equip the full Yiga Armor Set

    Before travelling to the station, put on every piece of the Yiga Armor Set. The quest’s entry condition is the complete set, so arriving in partial Yiga equipment is not confirmed to be sufficient.

    Location: Before entering Gerudo Canyon’s Yiga Blademaster Station

    TipCheck the equipped armour rather than relying on pieces stored in your inventory.

  2. 02

    Reach the exam location

    Travel to the Yiga Blademaster Station

    Make your way to the Yiga Blademaster Station in Gerudo Canyon with the full set equipped. The station is the location where the exam is administered, so entering the correct Yiga facility is necessary to progress.

    Location: Yiga Blademaster Station, Gerudo Canyon

    Watch outDo not approach the station without the complete disguise if the goal is to start the quest immediately.

  3. 03

    Receive the exam assignments

    Speak with the Yiga Blademaster

    At the station, interact with the Yiga Blademaster who conducts the recruitment examination. The conversation establishes the tasks Link must perform and changes the activity from an entry requirement into an active side adventure.

    Location: Yiga Blademaster Station

  4. 04

    Identify the locations required by the exam

    Review the required offering locations

    Use the Blademaster’s instructions as the route for the rest of the quest. The supplied information confirms that the assignments involve specific destinations, including Gerudo Canyon Mine and Taafei Hill Cave, but it does not establish a complete ordered list of every destination.

    Location: Yiga Blademaster Station

    TipRecord each destination before leaving so that the offering errands can be completed without repeatedly returning to the station.

  5. 05

    Provide the assigned offering

    Visit the Gerudo Canyon Mine

    Travel to Gerudo Canyon Mine as one of the locations named for the exam and provide the required offering there. The supplied material does not specify the exact approach, enemy layout, or offering interaction point, so search the mine carefully if the objective does not update immediately.

    Location: Gerudo Canyon Mine

  6. 06

    Provide the assigned offering

    Visit Taafei Hill Cave

    Continue to Taafei Hill Cave and carry out the offering task connected with the examination. Cave terrain can obscure an interaction point, so inspect the accessible interior rather than assuming that reaching the entrance completes the objective.

    Location: Taafei Hill Cave

    TipIf the task remains incomplete, verify that the offering was actually placed or delivered instead of only visiting the location.

  7. 07

    Complete the full set of required tasks

    Finish every remaining Blademaster assignment

    Return to any destinations still listed by the quest and complete their offering interactions. Because the source material names examples rather than a full route, follow the active quest objectives for the remaining locations instead of treating the two confirmed places as the entire exam.

    Watch outThe exam is not complete until all tasks required by the Blademaster have been fulfilled.

  8. 08

    Report completion

    Return to the Yiga Blademaster Station

    After the offering objectives are complete, go back to the station and report the result to the Yiga Blademaster. This closes the examination and leads to the quest’s access and reward outcomes.

    Location: Yiga Blademaster Station

  9. 09

    Claim the quest outcome

    Collect the completion rewards

    Successful completion awards a Ruby and an untarnished Eightfold Longblade. It also grants access to the Suariwak Shrine and the inner sanctum of the station, which are the quest’s principal progression rewards.

    Location: Yiga Blademaster Station and Suariwak Shrine

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

The defining mechanic of The Yiga Clan Exam is disguise-based access. The Yiga Armor Set is not merely thematic equipment for this activity: the supplied quest information states that Link must wear the full set to enter the Yiga Blademaster Station and begin the examination.

Once inside, the activity is structured around assignments from the Yiga Blademaster. Progress depends on reaching named locations and providing offerings, making objective tracking more important than defeating a particular enemy or solving a single large puzzle. Gerudo Canyon Mine and Taafei Hill Cave are confirmed examples of the locations used by the exam.

The quest also changes the function of the station after completion. Passing the examination provides entry to the station’s inner sanctum and access to the Suariwak Shrine, so the reward state includes new access as well as the listed equipment and item rewards.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The quest gives the Yiga Armor Set a direct functional purpose by making the complete disguise the gateway to the station.
  • Its objectives encourage exploration across Gerudo Canyon rather than confining the player to one conversation or room.
  • The conclusion offers several useful outcomes: a Ruby, an untarnished Eightfold Longblade, shrine access, and entry to the station’s inner sanctum.

Weaknesses

  • The examination’s progress is dependent on identifying and completing several location-based offering tasks, which can be less clear than a single combat objective.
  • Players who arrive without the full Yiga Armor Set cannot rely on the station entrance to start the quest.
  • The supplied material does not document every destination or the exact interaction details for each offering, limiting the usefulness of a route based only on the confirmed locations.

Best uses

  • Start it when the full Yiga Armor Set is already available.
  • Use the quest as a reason to combine Gerudo Canyon exploration with shrine and equipment progression.
  • Treat the Blademaster’s active instructions as the authoritative list for any destinations beyond the confirmed examples.

Checklist

  • Obtain and equip the full Yiga Armor Set.Required before entering the station.
  • Reach the Yiga Blademaster Station in Gerudo Canyon.This is where the examination begins.
  • Speak with the Yiga Blademaster.The Blademaster provides the required assignments.
  • Visit Gerudo Canyon Mine.Confirmed offering location.
  • Provide the assigned offering at Gerudo Canyon Mine.Visiting alone may not satisfy the task.
  • Visit Taafei Hill Cave.Confirmed offering location.
  • Provide the assigned offering at Taafei Hill Cave.Check the objective state after the interaction.
  • Complete every remaining assignment shown for the examination.The supplied facts do not list every destination.
  • Return to the Yiga Blademaster after the assignments are complete.Use the station as the reporting point.
  • Collect the Ruby and untarnished Eightfold Longblade.Completion rewards.
  • Check access to the Suariwak Shrine.The shrine becomes accessible after successful completion.
  • Explore the station’s inner sanctum after passing the exam.This access is part of the quest outcome.Optional

Failure conditions

  • Entering without the full Yiga Armor SetThe stated entry requirement is the complete Yiga Armor Set. If the station does not allow progress, verify that every piece is equipped.
  • Visiting a destination without completing its offering interactionThe quest is based on providing offerings at specific locations, so reaching Gerudo Canyon Mine or Taafei Hill Cave alone may not advance the relevant objective.
  • Leaving assignments incompleteThe side adventure requires completion of the tasks given by the Yiga Blademaster. Return to the station only after the active objectives indicate that the required work is finished.

On failure

No permanent fail state or irreversible ally loss is confirmed in the supplied material. If progress does not update, recheck the equipment condition and the offering interactions before leaving the relevant location.

RewardsSpoilers

  • Ruby
    Awarded for finishing The Yiga Clan Exam.
  • Eightfold Longblade
    The completion reward is an untarnished Eightfold Longblade.
  • Suariwak Shrine access
    Successful completion grants access to the Suariwak Shrine.
  • Yiga Blademaster Station inner sanctum access
    Passing the examination opens entry to the station’s inner sanctum.

AftermathSpoilers

Passing the examination

After the required assignments are completed, The Yiga Clan Exam grants access to the Suariwak Shrine and the inner sanctum of the Yiga Blademaster Station. The completion rewards are a Ruby and an untarnished Eightfold Longblade.

Trivia

  • The quest uses a recruitment examination as its framing rather than presenting the Yiga Clan activity as a standard combat mission.
  • The full Yiga Armor Set has a direct quest function here: it is the stated condition for entering the Yiga Blademaster Station.
  • The quest’s reward structure combines an item reward, a weapon reward, shrine access, and access to an otherwise restricted station area.

Sources

Relationships

prerequisites

  • Yiga Armor SetRequired equipmentThe full set is required to enter the Yiga Blademaster Station and begin the exam.

locations

  • Yiga Blademaster StationStarting locationThe Yiga Blademaster conducts the examination at this station in Gerudo Canyon.

objectives

  • Gerudo Canyon MineOffering locationOne of the named locations where an offering is required.
  • Taafei Hill CaveOffering locationOne of the named locations where an offering is required.

rewards

  • Suariwak ShrineCompletion unlockAccess is granted after successfully completing the side adventure.

characters

  • Yiga BlademasterQuest giverThe Blademaster administers the recruitment examination and assigns its tasks.