Gatanisis Shrine solution in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Gatanisis Shrine is inside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom‘s Akkala Highlands.

Our guide will help you find the Gatanisis Shrine location, solve the puzzles and walk you through the “A well-timed bounce” challenge to collect the chest and Light of blessing.

When you’re done, our shrine locations page and interactive Hyrule map can lead you to something else.


Gatanisis Shrine location

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The Gatanisis Shrine is located in the Akkala Highlands region, on the coast of the mainland west of Knuckle Island (or just east of Ulria Cave). The exact coordinates are (4498, 0825, 0095).


Gatanisis Shrine puzzle solution

The Gatanisis Shrine It’s all about timing and has a high chance of frustration. Get ready to go To remind.

Link stands in front of a ball and an aim button in the Gatanisis Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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1. Run down the ramp to see a giant floating platform and a boulder bouncing. There is a target above the boulder, and each time the boulder passes, it doesn’t bounce high enough to hit the target. Run to the platform and stand on the open square next to the ball. You will have to use To remind just the right moment to send the ball flying towards the goal.

2. There’s no real secret and it takes some work: As the ball rolls towards the goal, you want to To remind the platform to push the ball up to the right when it is under the goal. Trial and error is required, but the path is clear. Once you nail it down, the door to the sigil will open.

A gif shows the Gatanisis Shrine solution in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

3. Before you leave, walk to the center of the floating platform (while avoiding the boulder — ouchies!) and use To remind launch yourself in the air. If you time it just right, you should float above the target and a chest. Paraglide to the platform to receive five Bomb flowers.

4. Go to the sigil room around you Light of blessing.