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|caption= Link running through Gerudo Highlands
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{{Term|Series|Gerudo Highlands Depths|link}} {{Small|({{Term|TotK|Depths|link}})}},
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'''Gerudo Highlands''' is the snowy mountainous region above [[Gerudo Desert]] in {{BotW}}.
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The {{Term/Store|Gerudo Highlands||Series, BotW, TotK, HWAoC}} are a recurring location {{TLoZ|series}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Gerudo Highlands'''}}|Map|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Gerudo Highlands'''}}|Map|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|{{Color|HWAoC Map|'''Gerudo Highlands'''}}}}|Map|HWAoC}}</ref>
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==Features and Overview==
==Features and Overview==
Gerudo Highlands is a mountainous region of land that is one of the most western regions of [[Hyrule]]. The region is mostly made up of snowy mountains.  
==={{BotW|-}}===
The Gerudo Highlands surround the [[Gerudo Desert]] and isolate the area from the rest of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}}. Its cliffs sit to the east of the Desert and its tall, snowy mountains overlook the Desert to the north. [[Link]] needs protection from the [[Temperature|cold]] to navigate the northern and southeastern Highlands unharmed. Gerudo Highlands is the location where the ancient [[Sheikah]] technology was first uncovered.<ref>{{Cite|We decided to heed the prophecy and began excavating large areas of land. It wasn't long before we discovered several ancient relics made by the hands of our distant ancestors.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Nine [[Stone Talus]]es can be found throughout the Highlands.


Gerudo Highlands is the location where the ancient Sheikah technology was first uncovered. <ref>{{Cite|We decided to heed the prophecy and began excavating large areas of land. It wasn't long before we discovered several ancient relics made by the hands of our distant ancestors.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref>
====Climates====
The {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Highlands}} contain two distinct climates, "Gerudo frost" and "Gerudo plateau." The two climates are unique to the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Highlands}}, and do not appear in other map areas.


===Gerudo Tower===
The Gerudo frost climate is split into two sub-areas. The northern portion spans from {{Term|BotW|Mount Agaat|link}} to {{Term|BotW|Zirco Mesa|link}}, with the middle bounded by the {{Term|BotW|Cliffs of Ruvara|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Birida Lookout|link}}. The canyon housing the {{Term|BotW|Yiga Clan Hideout|link}} forms a noticeable intrusion into the area.
[[File:BotW Gerudo Tower View.png|thumb|right|250px|Gerudo Tower overlooking Gerudo Highlands]]
{{Main|Sheikah Tower}}
The Gerudo Tower is a [[Sheikah Tower]] situated in the lower center region of Gerudo Highlands. It is the tallest tower in the game but is situated within a deep valley within mountains. Link must climb to the top of the mountain and fly to the tower in order to reach the climbing platforms attached to it. Once the tower is activated, Link will gain a map of the surrounding area. [[Kass]] can also be found playing the accordion at the top of the tower.


===Vatorsa Snowfield===
The southern portion of the Gerudo frost climate surrounds {{Term|BotW|Mount Granajh|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Daval Peak|link}}. Comparatively, it has a noticeable lack of {{Plural|BotW|Wildberry|link}} and cutting {{Term|BotW|Grass|link}} can spawn {{Plural|BotW|Hot-Footed Frog|link}} instead of {{Plural|BotW|Restless Cricket|link}}.
{{Main|Vatorsa Snowfield}}
'''Vatorsa Snowfield''' is a flat, snowy area in the center of Gerudo Highlands. The snowfield is flat with multiple chunks of ice that Link can melt with a fiery object such as a [[Torch]], inside of which are both enemies and treasure. There is also a downward slope that allows Link to travel north quickly by [[Shield Surfing]].


The [[Stone Talus]], a gigantic golem-like enemy, can be found in the western portion of the snowfield.
The Gerudo plateau climate is a dominant, contiguous climate. In the north, the area surrounds the base of {{Term|BotW|Mount Agaat}} and is split by the Gerudo frost climate. It stretches southeast to the {{Term|BotW|Oseira Plains|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Nautelle Wetlands|link}}.


===Mount Agaat===
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{{Main|Mount Agaat}}
|header= Gerudo Frost Climate
'''Mount Agaat''' is a cold and snowy region in Gerudo Highlands. It is also the most western region on the map. While scaling the cliffside of the mountain, large snowballs may fall.
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[[File:BotW Gerudo Frost Climate Map.png|thumb|center|Map boundaries of the "Gerudo frost" climate within the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Highlands}}]]


At the foot of Mount Agaat sits [[Kema Kosassa Shrine]].
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! Weather Type !! Chance
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{{!}} Clear {{!!}} 5%{{Exp|100% during daytime}}
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{{!}} Cloudy {{!!}} 20%
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{{!}} Rain/Snow {{!!}} 40%
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{{!}} Heavy Rain/Snow {{!!}} 35%
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{{!}} Storm {{!!}} 0%
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===Risoka Snowfield===
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{{Main|Risoka Snowfield}}
{{!}}style="padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;" colspan=2{{!}}
'''Risoka Snowfield''' is a large, flat area of snowy ground at the base of Mount Agaat. A clump of dead trees lies in the center of the field.  
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{{!}}+ Temperature vs. Altitude
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! Altitude !! Temperature (Day) !! Temperature (Night)
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{{!}} 0m+ {{!!}} 32.0 °F{{Exp|0.0 °C}} {{!!}} 32.0 °F{{Exp|0.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 100m+ {{!!}} 32.0 °F{{Exp|0.0 °C}} {{!!}} 32.0 °F{{Exp|0.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 200m+ {{!!}} 30.2 °F{{Exp|-1.0 °C}} {{!!}} 30.2 °F{{Exp|-1.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 300m+ {{!!}} 30.2 °F{{Exp|-1.0 °C}} {{!!}} 28.4 °F{{Exp|-2.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 400m+ {{!!}} 26.6 °F{{Exp|-3.0 °C}} {{!!}} 23.0 °F{{Exp|-5.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 500m+ {{!!}} 12.2 °F{{Exp|-11.0 °C}} {{!!}} 6.8 °F{{Exp|-14.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 600m+ {{!!}} 3.2 °F{{Exp|-16.0 °C}} {{!!}} 1.4 °F{{Exp|-17.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 700m+ {{!!}} -11.2 °F{{Exp|-24.0 °C}} {{!!}} -14.8 °F{{Exp|-26.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 800m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 900m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 1000m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
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===Rutimala Hill===
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{{Main|Rutimala Hill}}
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'''Rutimala Hill''' is a snowy alcove that sits in the southwestern portion of Gerudo Highlands.


===Meadela's Mantle===
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{{Main|Meadela's Mantle}}
|header= Gerudo Plateau Climate
'''Meadela's Mantle''' is a snowy outcrop in the southern region of Gerudo Highlands. The area is grassy, with two outcroppings of trees. The area overlooks [[Gerudo Tower]] and [[Sasa Kai Shrine]] can be seen from the cliffside.
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[[File:BotW Gerudo Plateau Climate Map.png|thumb|center|Map boundaries of the "Gerudo plateau" climate within the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Highlands}}]]


===Statue of the Eighth Heroine===
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{{Main|Statue of the Eighth Heroine}}
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[[File:BotW Statue of the Eighth Heroine.png|thumb|right|250px|Picture of the Statue of the Eighth Heroine]]
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The '''Statue of the Eighth Heroine''' is found in the northwest portion of Gerudo Highlands, west of Gerudo Summit. The statue is part of the side quest "[[The Eighth Heroine]]", where Link must take a picture of the statue's upper half.
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! Weather Type !! Chance
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{{!}} Clear {{!!}} 95%
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{{!}} Cloudy {{!!}} 5%
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{{!}} Rain/Snow {{!!}} 0%
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{{!}} Heavy Rain/Snow {{!!}} 0%
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{{!}} Storm {{!!}} 0%
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===Gerudo Summit===
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{{Main|Gerudo Summit}}
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'''Gerudo Summit''' is a mountain in the central area of Gerudo Highlands. The peak of the mountain features a snowy plain that contains a [[Blue-Maned Lynel]] that Link can duel.  
{{(!}} class="wikitable" style="margin: auto auto"
{{!}}+ Temperature vs. Altitude
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! Altitude !! Temperature (Day) !! Temperature (Night)
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{{!}} 0m+ {{!!}} 98.6 °F{{Exp|37.0 °C}} {{!!}} 57.2 °F{{Exp|14.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 100m+ {{!!}} 96.8 °F{{Exp|36.0 °C}} {{!!}} 50.0 °F{{Exp|10.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 200m+ {{!!}} 95.0 °F{{Exp|35.0 °C}} {{!!}} 57.2 °F{{Exp|14.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 300m+ {{!!}} 68.0 °F{{Exp|20.0 °C}} {{!!}} 64.4 °F{{Exp|18.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 400m+ {{!!}} 41.0 °F{{Exp|5.0 °C}} {{!!}} 39.2 °F{{Exp|4.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 500m+ {{!!}} 37.4 °F{{Exp|3.0 °C}} {{!!}} 37.4 °F{{Exp|3.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 600m+ {{!!}} 23.0 °F{{Exp|-5.0 °C}} {{!!}} 19.4 °F{{Exp|-7.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 700m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
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{{!}} 800m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 900m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!-}}
{{!}} 1000m+ {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}} {{!!}} -18.4 °F{{Exp|-28.0 °C}}
{{!)}}


On top of the summit, there is a large sword that is part of the side quest "[[The Forgotten Sword]]".
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===Laparoh Mesa===
====Areas====
{{Main|Laparoh Mesa}}
{{Gallery List|Locations
'''Laparoh Mesa''' is the eastern mountain in Gerudo Highlands. The mountain is made up of multiple small rock outcroppings and provides a view of the entirety of [[Hyrule]]. A [[Blue-Maned Lynel]] can also be found at the highest point of the mesa.
|BotW= Birida Lookout, Birida Lookout Chasm <!-- Uses Series term -->, Birida Lookout West <!-- Uses Series term -->, Champion's Gate, Champion's Gate North, Cliffs of Ruvara, Daval Peak, Digdogg Suspension Bridge, Dila Maag Shrine, Divine Beast Vah Naboris, East Gerudo Mesa, East Mount Granajh, East Rutimala Hill <!-- Uses Series term -->, Eastern Daval Peak, Faron Highroad, Gerudo Canyon, Gerudo Canyon Pass, Gerudo Canyon Stable, Gerudo Desert Gateway, Gerudo Summit, Gerudo Tower, Hemaar's Descent, Ishto Soh Shrine, Jee Noh Shrine, Joloo Nah Shrine, Kay Noh Shrine, Keeha Yoog Shrine, Kema Kosassa Shrine, Koukot Plateau, Koukot Plateau Path, Kuh Takkar Shrine, Laparoh Mesa, Meadela's Mantle, Mount Agaat, Mount Granajh, Mount Nabooru, Mystathi's Shelf, Nautelle Wetlands, Nephra Hill, Oseira Plains, Risoka Snowfield, Sapphia's Table, Sasa Kai Shrine, Sho Dantu Shrine, South Koukot Plateau, South Lomei Labyrinth, South Taafei Hill, Spectacle Rock, Stalry Plateau, Statue of the Eighth Heroine, Suma Sahma Shrine, Taafei Hill, Taobab Grassland, Vatorsa Snowfield, Wasteland Tower, West Sapphia's Table, West Vatorsa Snowfield, Yarna Valley, Yiga Clan Hideout, Yiga Clan Hideout Chasm <!-- Uses Series term -->, Zirco Mesa
}}


[[Farosh]] can be seen flying above the mesa at certain times of the day. At the foot of Laparoh Mesa lies [[Kuh Takkar Shrine]].
==={{TotK|-}}===
 
{{TotK Quest/Container|width= 46rem|
===Cliffs of Ruvara===
{{TotK Quest
{{Main|Cliffs of Ruvara}}
|name= Misko's Treasure: Heroines Manuscript
The '''Cliffs of Reuvara''' are rocky cliffs that exist along the northeastern portion of Gerudo Highlands. There is evidence of settlement and multiple climbing platforms used by excavators. There is also a large, geothermal vent Link can use to [[Paraglider|Paraglide]] up the cliffs.
|type= Side Quest
 
|giver= [[Domidak]]
===Birida Lookout===
|location= [[Cephla Lake Cave]]
{{Main|Birida Lookout}}
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'''Birida Lookout''' is the area directly east of Gerudo Tower, and is mostly made up of dilapidated settlements inhabited by monsters. This is also the settlement that is used to gain enough height in order to fly to Gerudo Tower.
{{TotK Quest
 
|name= Potential Princess Sightings!
South of the Lookout is [[Sasa Kai Shrine]].
|type= Side Adventure
|giver= [[Traysi]]
|location= [[Lucky Clover Gazette]]
}}
{{TotK Quest
|name= The Blocked Well
|type= Side Adventure
|giver= [[Penn]]
|location= [[Gerudo Canyon Stable]]
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{{TotK Quest
|name= The Gerudo Canyon Crystal
|type= Shrine Quest
|giver= [[Mysterious Voice]]
|location= [[Gerudo Canyon]]
}}
{{TotK Quest
|name= The Search for Koltin
|type= Side Adventure
|giver= [[Koltin]]
|location= [[Eldin Canyon]]
}}
}}
{{Stub|TotK}}


===Taafei Hill===
====Areas====
[[File:BotW Taafei Hill.png|thumb|right|250px|Link overlooking Taafei Hill]]
{{#section:Locations in Tears of the Kingdom/All|Gerudo Highlands}}
{{Main|Taafei Hill}}
'''Taafei Hill''' is a small, rocky area in the southest portion of Gerudo Highlands. It contains very little life and no snow.


The [[Stone Talus]], a gigantic golem-like enemy, can be found in the southern portion of the mesa.
==Other Appearances==
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|HWAoC}}


===Zirco Mesa===
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Main|Zirco Mesa}}
'''Zirco Mesa''' is a mountainous area in the eastern area of Gerudo Highlands. There are icy outcroppings that lie across the top of the mesa.


===Nephra Hill===
==Nomenclature==
{{Main|Nephra Hill}}
{{Nomenclature}}
'''Nephra Hill'' is the easternmost part of Gerudo Highlands and acts as the transition between the snowy regions of the Highlands and the warmer, more eastern regions. There is no snow on Nephra Hill, and is for the most part dry and arid, similar to the [[Gerudo Desert]]. There are multiple circles of gray rocks that appear on top of the hill.


===Mystathi's Shelf===
==Gallery==
{{Main|Mystathi's Shelf}}
'''Mystathi's Shelf''' is the northernmost mesa in Gerudo Highlands. It is a rocky, flat area covered in snow.
 
===Hemaar's Descent===
{{Main|Hemaar's Descent}}
'''Hemaar's Descent''' is a valley in the northwest of Gerudo Highlands. It has very little snowfall and is the grassiest area within the Highlands. It is also the pathway leading to the [[Statue of the Eighth Heroine]].
 
===Sapphia's Table===
{{Main|Sapphia's Table}}
'''Sapphia's Table''' is a snowy mesa east of Gerudo Tower. It contains multiple levels of heights and provides views of Gerudo Desert.
 
===Shrines of Trials===
{{Main|Shrine of Trials}}
Gerudo Highlands bears six Shrines of Trials: [[Joloo Nah Shrine]], [[Kuh Takkar Shrine]], [[Kema Kosassa Shrine]], [[Keeha Yoog Shrine]], [[Sasa Kai Shrine]] and [[Sho Dantu Shrine]].
==Minor Enemies and Traps==
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File:BotW Moblin Model.png|[[Moblin]]
File:TotK Gerudo Highlands 2.png|The southeastern Gerudo Highlands from {{TotK|-}}
File:BotW Blue Moblin Model.png|[[Blue Moblin]]
File:BotW Black Moblin Model.png|[[Black Moblin]]
File:No Image.png|[[Cold-footed Wolf]]
File:BotW Chuchu Model.png|[[Chuchu]]
File:BotW Ice Keese Model.png|[[Ice Keese]]
File:BotW Keese Model.png|[[Keese]]
File:BotW Bokoblin Model.png|[[Bokoblin]]
File:BotW Blue Bokoblin Model.png|[[Blue Bokoblin]]
File:BotW Silver Bokobin Model.png|[[Silver Bokoblin]]
File:BotW Stalkoblin Model.png|[[Stalkoblin]]
File:BotW White Chuchu Model.png|[[Ice Chuchu]]
File:BotW Blue-Maned Lynel Model.png|[[Blue-Maned Lynel]]
File:BotW Wizzrobe Model.png|[[Ice Wizzrobe]]
File:BotW Ice-Breath Lizalfos Model.png|[[Ice-Breath Lizalfos]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Etymology==
==See Also==
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* {{Term|Series|Gerudo Desert|link}}
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* {{Term|Series|Gerudo Highlands Depths|link}}
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* {{Term|Series|Gerudo Highlands Sky|link}}
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