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Walton's Treasure Hunt

A side quest in Korok Forest that asks Link to locate Walton's hidden Forest Dweller's sword, spear, and shield, then rewards completion with the Forest Dweller's bow.

RoleOptional equipment-finding quest
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardForest Dweller's sword, Forest Dweller's spear, Forest Dweller's shield, and Forest Dweller's bow
TimeUnknown
  • TypeSide quest
  • RegionKorok Forest
  • Start pointTop of the Great Deku Tree
  • Search targets3 items
  • Bonus rewardForest Dweller's bow
  • DifficultyEasyEditorial classification based on the supplied description; unverified.

The source material does not provide a mission number, completion time, enemy count, or required combat details.

Key takeaways

Keep the requested equipment in mind while searching, and do not assume that an existing item prevents completion.

  • Quest giver Speak with Walton at the top of the Great Deku Tree in Korok Forest to begin the hunt.
  • Three named targets The central search concerns the Forest Dweller's sword, spear, and shield.
  • Existing gear counts If any requested item is already in Link's possession, Walton credits it as found.
  • Completion reward Finishing the hunt lets Link keep the three requested pieces and adds the Forest Dweller's bow as a bonus.

Walton's Treasure Hunt overview

Walton's Treasure Hunt is an equipment-finding side quest in Korok Forest, beginning at the top of the Great Deku Tree.

Walton's Treasure Hunt is a side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It is found in Korok Forest and begins when Link speaks with Walton at the top of the Great Deku Tree. The quest is built around a search rather than a conventional combat encounter: Walton has hidden items for his friends, and Link must locate the specified Forest Dweller's equipment.

The hunt's stated targets are the Forest Dweller's sword, Forest Dweller's spear, and Forest Dweller's shield. These are the core objectives Walton asks the player to find. The supplied quest information does not establish a single required route, enemy placement, puzzle sequence, or combat arena, so the safest way to approach the task is to treat each named piece of gear as a separate search target and check the quest dialogue after securing it.

Completion has a practical equipment reward. Walton allows Link to keep the Forest Dweller's sword, spear, and shield, and he also provides the Forest Dweller's bow as a bonus reward for finishing the hunt. The quest is forgiving if Link already possesses one or more of the requested items: Walton credits those items as found instead of requiring the player to obtain duplicate copies.

Where this sits

Side contentOptional quest
Korok ForestQuest location
Walton's Treasure HuntCurrent quest
  1. 1Reach Korok ForestlocationThe quest is associated with this location.
  2. 2Speak with WaltonstartThe conversation takes place at the top of the Great Deku Tree.
  3. ●Locate the Forest Dweller's equipmentobjectiveFind the sword, spear, and shield, or use items already held for credit.
  4. 4Receive the completion rewardsrewardThe bow is provided as a bonus after the hunt is completed.

The quest progresses from Walton's briefing to an equipment search and then to the reward conversation.

Requirements

The supplied material confirms the starting location and task, but does not identify a formal prerequisite.

  • RequiredAccess to Korok ForestWalton's Treasure Hunt is found in Korok Forest.
  • RequiredReach the top of the Great Deku TreeThe quest is initiated at this location by speaking with Walton.
  • RecommendedSearch capacityThe objective is to locate the named Forest Dweller's equipment. Existing items can count toward the hunt, so duplicate copies are not inherently required.

Objectives

  1. Speak with Walton at the top of the Great Deku Tree.This starts Walton's Treasure Hunt.
  2. Find the Forest Dweller's sword.This is one of the three pieces of equipment named in the quest.
  3. Find the Forest Dweller's spear.The spear is a separate search target.
  4. Find the Forest Dweller's shield.The shield completes the set of core targets.
  5. Complete the hunt and receive Walton's bonus reward.The Forest Dweller's bow is awarded after the quest is completed.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Reach the quest area

    Travel to Korok Forest

    Make your way to Korok Forest, where Walton's Treasure Hunt is located. The supplied information does not identify a required approach route or a separate prerequisite, so do not infer one from the quest name alone.

    Location: Korok Forest

    TipIf you are preparing before speaking with Walton, check whether you already have any Forest Dweller's equipment in your inventory.

  2. 02

    Find Walton

    Climb to the top of the Great Deku Tree

    The quest begins at the top of the Great Deku Tree rather than at a general marker elsewhere in the forest. Reach that upper meeting point and look for Walton before beginning the item search.

    Location: Top of the Great Deku Tree

    Watch outThe supplied source does not confirm alternate starting dialogue or another quest giver, so speak with Walton directly to ensure the hunt is active.

  3. 03

    Receive the search task

    Listen to Walton's request

    Walton explains that he has hidden items for his friends and tasks Link with locating them. Record the three named targets—the Forest Dweller's sword, spear, and shield—because they are the equipment pieces that define the hunt.

    Location: Top of the Great Deku Tree

    Checkpoint
  4. 04

    Find the Forest Dweller's sword

    Search for the Forest Dweller's sword

    Locate the Forest Dweller's sword as one of the hunt's three required pieces. The available material does not establish its exact hiding place, route, nearby enemies, or a puzzle solution, so use the active quest information and item name rather than relying on an unsupported landmark.

    TipAlready possessing the item can satisfy Walton's credit requirement, according to the supplied quest facts.

  5. 05

    Find the Forest Dweller's spear

    Search for the Forest Dweller's spear

    Continue the hunt for the Forest Dweller's spear. Treat it as its own target even if the sword has already been credited, since Walton's request identifies the sword, spear, and shield separately.

    TipCheck your inventory before spending time searching for a duplicate; Walton credits gear that Link already possesses.

  6. 06

    Find the Forest Dweller's shield

    Search for the Forest Dweller's shield

    Find the Forest Dweller's shield to finish the set of core search objectives. No reliable source detail is available for a precise route, encounter layout, or failure trigger at the shield's location.

    TipKeep track of which of the three named pieces has been credited so that an already-held item is not mistaken for an unfinished objective.

  7. 07

    Claim the quest rewards

    Return to Walton and finish the hunt

    After the sword, spear, and shield have been found or credited, return to Walton at the top of the Great Deku Tree and complete the quest conversation. Completion lets Link keep the three requested pieces and produces the Forest Dweller's bow as an additional reward.

    Location: Top of the Great Deku Tree

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Walton's Treasure Hunt uses an inventory-aware collection check. The quest asks for three named pieces of Forest Dweller's equipment, but the player does not necessarily need to acquire a new copy of every item during the active search. If Link already has any of the requested gear, Walton credits that item as found.

The quest therefore has two valid ways to satisfy an individual target: locate the hidden equipment, or already possess the relevant piece when Walton evaluates the hunt. This is especially useful for players who have acquired Forest Dweller's equipment through earlier exploration and want to avoid searching for duplicates.

The supplied material describes no boss fight, timed sequence, combat requirement, or special interaction attached to the hunt. Its defining mechanic is the relationship between the three requested items and Walton's completion check, followed by the separate bonus of the Forest Dweller's bow.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • Existing Forest Dweller's equipment can count toward the quest, reducing unnecessary duplicate searches.
  • The reward structure is clear: the three requested pieces remain with Link, and the bow is added as a completion bonus.
  • The quest is tied to a specific starting point at the top of the Great Deku Tree, making the opening conversation easy to identify.

Weaknesses

  • The supplied information does not establish exact hiding places for the sword, spear, or shield.
  • No reliable combat, puzzle, route, or enemy details are available in the source pack, so this page cannot provide a confirmed item-by-item map.
  • The source material does not state a formal prerequisite or estimated completion time.

Best uses

  • Use the quest as a way to expand access to the Forest Dweller's equipment set.
  • Check existing inventory before searching, since Walton can credit items already held.
  • Return to Walton after all three core targets have been found or credited to receive the bow.

Completion checklist

  • Reach Korok Forest.This is the quest's stated location.
  • Reach the top of the Great Deku Tree.Walton starts the quest there.
  • Speak with Walton.This begins the treasure hunt.
  • Confirm credit for the Forest Dweller's sword.An existing sword can count.
  • Confirm credit for the Forest Dweller's spear.An existing spear can count.
  • Confirm credit for the Forest Dweller's shield.An existing shield can count.
  • Complete Walton's Treasure Hunt.Finish the hunt after all three targets are credited.
  • Collect the Forest Dweller's bow.This is the bonus reward for completion.

Failure conditions

  • No confirmed hard failure conditionThe supplied source material does not identify a timer, escort target, combat loss state, or other condition that permanently fails Walton's Treasure Hunt.
  • A requested item is not yet creditedThe hunt remains incomplete until the Forest Dweller's sword, spear, and shield have been found or recognized as already held.

On failure

The source confirms that Walton credits gear already in the player's possession, but it does not document checkpoint behavior or reset rules.

Rewards and drops

  • Forest Dweller's sword
    The player can keep this requested item after completing the hunt.
  • Forest Dweller's spear
    The player can keep this requested item after completing the hunt.
  • Forest Dweller's shield
    The player can keep this requested item after completing the hunt.
  • Forest Dweller's bow
    Walton provides this as a bonus reward for completing the treasure hunt.

Inventory check before searching

Check what you already own

If the Forest Dweller's sword, spear, or shield is already in Link's inventory, Walton credits that item as found. Checking first can prevent an unnecessary search for duplicate equipment.

Trivia

  • Walton's Treasure Hunt is specifically associated with Korok Forest rather than being described as a general Hyrule-wide quest.
  • The quest asks for three equipment types but awards a fourth Forest Dweller's weapon—the bow—as a completion bonus.
  • The hunt accounts for prior item ownership, allowing already-held requested equipment to receive credit.

Sources

Relationships

Location

  • Korok ForestLocated inWalton's Treasure Hunt takes place in Korok Forest.
  • Great Deku TreeStarts atThe quest is initiated at the top of the Great Deku Tree.

Characters

  • WaltonQuest giverWalton gives Link the treasure-hunt objective.