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To the Ruins!

A side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in which Link transports Pokki from Gerudo Town to the East Gerudo Ruins on a rented sand seal and sled.

RoleTransport quest
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
Reward100 Rupees
  • Quest typeSide quest
  • Starting areaGerudo Town
  • DestinationEast Gerudo Ruins
  • Rental cost50Rupees
  • Completion reward100Rupees
  • Primary activitySand seal transport

The supplied sources do not establish a mission number, estimated completion time, or formal difficulty rating.

Key takeaways

The essential information for completing this transport quest is concentrated in four actions.

  • Start with Pokki Speak to Pokki at the eastern entrance of Gerudo Town or at the sand seal rental spot to initiate the quest.
  • Rent the correct setup The journey requires a sand seal with a sled so Pokki can travel with Link. The combined rental costs 50 Rupees.
  • Travel east Follow the route from Gerudo Town through the Palu Wasteland toward the East Gerudo Ruins. Monster camps on the way do not have to be engaged.
  • Finish the conversation At the East Gerudo Ruins, wait for the short scene involving Pokki and then speak with her to complete the quest and receive 100 Rupees.

Overview

Help Pokki reach the East Gerudo Ruins by renting the sand seal and sled combination from Gerudo Town.

To the Ruins! is a side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom featuring Pokki. The quest begins when Link speaks to Pokki at the eastern entrance of Gerudo Town or at the nearby sand seal rental spot. Pokki needs transportation to the East Gerudo Ruins, so the task is centered on arranging a suitable ride rather than clearing a dungeon or defeating a named enemy.

The required vehicle is a sand seal equipped with a sled. Link must rent the combined sand seal and sled service for 50 Rupees, allowing Pokki to accompany him during the trip. After securing the ride, travel east from Gerudo Town through the Palu Wasteland toward the East Gerudo Ruins. The route can contain monster camps, but the supplied quest information states that these encounters may be bypassed instead of fought.

The quest concludes at the East Gerudo Ruins. Reaching the destination triggers a short cutscene in which Pokki observes the ruins, followed by a conversation with her. After this final interaction, Link receives 100 Rupees. The known quest flow is therefore straightforward: find Pokki, rent the correct sand seal setup, travel east, arrive at the ruins, and speak with Pokki after the scene.

Where this sits

Quest startSpeak to Pokki and arrange transport
Overland journeyRide east through the Palu Wasteland
Quest finishReach the ruins and talk with Pokki
  1. 1Speak to PokkistartThe quest can be initiated at the eastern entrance or sand seal rental spot in Gerudo Town.
  2. 2Rent a sand seal and sledrequirementThe combined rental costs 50 Rupees.
  3. ●Travel to East Gerudo RuinsjourneyThe route leads east through the Palu Wasteland.
  4. 4Complete the conversation with PokkifinishA short scene occurs at the ruins before the final conversation.

To the Ruins! follows a direct route from Gerudo Town to the East Gerudo Ruins.

Requirements

The supplied quest information identifies one mandatory expense and one necessary transport arrangement.

  • RequiredSpeak to PokkiFind Pokki at the eastern entrance of Gerudo Town or at the sand seal rental spot to begin the quest.
  • Required50 RupeesThe sand seal and sled combination needed to carry Pokki costs 50 Rupees to rent.
  • RequiredSand seal with sledUse the combined rental rather than attempting the journey without the sled-equipped transport required for Pokki.

Objectives

  1. Speak to Pokki in Gerudo TownInitiate To the Ruins! at the eastern entrance or the sand seal rental spot.
  2. Rent a sand seal equipped with a sledPay the 50-Rupee rental cost so Pokki can be transported.
  3. Reach the East Gerudo RuinsNavigate east from Gerudo Town through the Palu Wasteland.
  4. Talk with Pokki after arrivingLet the arrival scene play at the ruins, then complete the conversation to finish the quest.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Initiate To the Ruins!

    Find Pokki in Gerudo Town

    Go to the eastern entrance of Gerudo Town or the nearby sand seal rental spot and speak with Pokki. This conversation is the starting point for To the Ruins!, so do not leave town expecting the objective to begin automatically.

    Location: Gerudo Town

  2. 02

    Rent a sand seal with a sled

    Arrange the sand seal transport

    At the rental point, choose the sand seal and sled combination needed for the trip. The rental costs 50 Rupees; without this setup, the supplied quest instructions do not identify another way to carry Pokki to the ruins.

    Location: Gerudo Town sand seal rental spot

    Watch outMake sure you have the 50-Rupee rental cost before attempting to set out.

  3. 03

    Travel toward the destination

    Leave Gerudo Town and head east

    Begin the journey by traveling east from Gerudo Town. Keep the route oriented toward the East Gerudo Ruins rather than wandering away from the eastern approach, since the quest’s stated path runs through the Palu Wasteland.

    Location: East of Gerudo Town

  4. 04

    Reach the East Gerudo Ruins

    Cross the Palu Wasteland

    Continue through the Palu Wasteland while transporting Pokki on the sled-equipped sand seal. Monster camps may appear along the route, but they can be bypassed, so riding around them is a valid way to preserve momentum and avoid unnecessary combat.

    Location: Palu Wasteland

    TipUse the open route around monster camps instead of stopping to fight when the path remains passable.

  5. 05

    Bring Pokki to the ruins

    Arrive at the East Gerudo Ruins

    Continue east until the pair reaches the East Gerudo Ruins. Arrival is the point at which the quest’s short cutscene triggers, so remain in the destination area long enough for Pokki to observe the site.

    Location: East Gerudo Ruins

    Checkpoint
  6. 06

    Finish To the Ruins!

    Complete the conversation with Pokki

    After the arrival scene, speak with Pokki to close out the quest. The reward is granted after the journey and subsequent conversation, so reaching the ruins alone is not the final completion step.

    Location: East Gerudo Ruins

Mission mechanics

The central mechanic of To the Ruins! is passenger transport. Pokki must be moved from Gerudo Town to the East Gerudo Ruins using a sand seal equipped with a sled, and the quest specifically identifies the combined rental as the required arrangement. The 50-Rupee charge is paid at the rental point before the journey begins.

The route is not presented as a mandatory combat mission. Monster camps can appear while crossing the Palu Wasteland, but the available quest information says they can be bypassed. This makes route choice more important than enemy elimination: keep moving east, use the open space around camps where possible, and prioritize reaching the destination with Pokki.

Arrival has a scripted progression. Once the pair reaches the East Gerudo Ruins, a short cutscene plays while Pokki observes the site. The final conversation after that scene is part of the completion sequence and leads to the 100-Rupee reward.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The objective is clearly structured around a single destination: the East Gerudo Ruins.
  • The route through the Palu Wasteland does not require fighting every monster camp encountered.
  • The quest has a modest, clearly stated 50-Rupee transport cost and a larger 100-Rupee completion reward.

Weaknesses

  • The sand seal and sled rental must be arranged before the journey, adding an upfront cost.
  • Monster camps can interrupt the route even though combat is not required.
  • The quest is not complete immediately upon reaching the ruins; the arrival scene and conversation with Pokki still need to be resolved.

Best uses

  • Use the quest as a direct travel objective from Gerudo Town to the East Gerudo Ruins.
  • Bypass camps when possible if the goal is to complete the transport efficiently.
  • Treat the rental point and final conversation as separate checkpoints in the quest flow.

Completion checklist

  • Locate Pokki at the eastern entrance or sand seal rental spot in Gerudo TownThis starts the quest.
  • Have 50 Rupees availableThe sand seal and sled rental costs this amount.
  • Rent the sand seal and sled combinationThe sled is the transport arrangement identified for carrying Pokki.
  • Travel east through the Palu WastelandMonster camps may be bypassed.
  • Reach the East Gerudo RuinsArrival triggers a short cutscene.
  • Speak with Pokki after the sceneThe final conversation completes the quest.
  • Collect the 100-Rupee rewardThis is awarded after completion.

Rewards and drops

  • 100 Rupees
    Link receives 100 Rupees after reaching the East Gerudo Ruins and completing the subsequent conversation with Pokki.

AftermathSpoilers

Pokki reaches the ruins

After Link transports Pokki to the East Gerudo Ruins, a short cutscene shows her observing the site. Speak with her afterward to complete To the Ruins! and receive 100 Rupees.

Trivia

  • The quest title reflects its practical objective: transporting Pokki to a ruin site rather than undertaking a ruin-clearing mission.
  • The sand seal rental point serves both as a possible quest-start location and as the place where the required transport is arranged.
  • Although monster camps may be encountered on the route, the quest information explicitly allows them to be bypassed.

Sources

Relationships

characters

  • PokkiQuest NPCPokki initiates the quest and travels to the East Gerudo Ruins.

locations

  • Gerudo TownStarting locationLink can begin the quest and rent the required transport here.
  • Palu WastelandRoute areaThe journey to the destination passes through the Palu Wasteland.
  • East Gerudo RuinsDestinationThe arrival triggers a short scene and leads to the completion conversation.