Ancient Orb
Ancient Orbs,(BotW)[1] also known as Precious Orbs,(BotW)[2] are Objects in The Legend of Zelda series. Ancient Orbs go unnamed in Tears of the Kingdom.
Location and Uses
Breath of the Wild
Ancient Orbs are spherical pieces of Ancient Technology constructed by the Sheikah 10,000 years ago. They come in two sizes. The first size is smaller, and Link is capable of moving them by picking them up. In addition, they come in a larger size which can be pushed, but usually must be moved by alternative means. Placing Ancient Orbs inside Concave Slots will activate Ancient Technology, such as revealing Ancient Shrines or opening doors.
Several Ancient Orbs are given specific names. These Orbs are involved in Shrine Quests throughout the overworld of Hyrule Kingdom. They are as follows:
- The Grand Trophy is used in "The Undefeated Champ" Shrine Quest.
- The Sacred Orb is used in the "EX Champion Urbosa's Song" Main Quest, which is exclusive to The Champions' Ballad DLC Pack.
- The Sheikah Heirloom is used in "The Stolen Heirloom" Shrine Quest.
- Roscoe is used in the "Guardian Slideshow" Shrine Quest.
In addition, there are unnamed Ancient Orbs that are also involved in Shrine Quests.
- During the "Into the Vortex" Shrine Quest, Link must bring an Ancient Orb from the base of Rist Peninsula all the way to its tip, where there is a Concave Slot.[3] When this is done, Ritaag Zumo Shrine will emerge from the ground.
- During the "Stranded on Eventide" Shrine Quest, Link must retrieve three Ancient Orbs throughout Eventide Island and place them in Concave Slots.[4] This will cause Korgu Chideh Shrine to emerge from the top of Koholit Rock.[5]
- During "The Three Giant Brothers" Shrine Quest, Link must collect three Ancient Orbs from three sleeping Hinoxes on Mount Taran.[1] They are located in Hanu Pond, Uten Marsh, and the Rabella Wetlands. Once all of these Ancient Orbs are placed in Concave Slots, Tawa Jinn Shrine will emerge from the ground.[6]
The following Ancient Shrines utilize Ancient Orbs as part of their trials:
- Bareeda Naag Shrine
- Daka Tuss Shrine
- Ha Dahamar Shrine
- Jee Noh Shrine
- Katosa Aug Shrine
- Keo Ruug Shrine
- Kiah Toza Shrine
- Kihiro Moh Shrine
- Monya Toma Shrine
- Mirro Shaz Shrine
- Myahm Agana Shrine
- Ne'ez Yohma Shrine
- Ree Dahee Shrine
- Rin Oyaa Shrine
- Rota Ooh Shrine
- Sato Koda Shrine
- Shada Naw Shrine
- Shee Vaneer Shrine
- Shee Venath Shrine
- Sheem Dagoze Shrine
- Shoda Sah Shrine
- Yowaka Ita Shrine
- Zalta Wa Shrine
- Ze Kasho Shrine
Tears of the Kingdom
Trivia
- The Sheikah text on Ancient Orbs in Breath of the Wild translates to "Stone Sphere".[7]
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | 古代球 (Kodai-kyū) (TotK)[8] | Same as English. |
 ChineseSI | 古代球 (Gǔdài qiú) (BotW)[10] | Ancient ball |
 Dutch | Eeuwenoude bol (BotW)[9] | Centuries Old Orb |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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Part of the Sheikah on Ancient Orbs from Breath of the Wild
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Part of the Sheikah on Ancient Orbs from Breath of the Wild
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The Sheikah Heirloom from Breath of the Wild
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Roscoe from Breath of the Wild
See Also
- Concave Slot
- Grand Trophy
- Into the Vortex
- Roscoe
- Sacred Orb
- Sheikah Heirloom
- Stranded on Eventide
- The Three Giant Brothers
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The ancient orbs guarded by the giants of Mount Taran lead to the shrine." — Stone Tablet (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you offer precious orbs to each of the three altars on the island, the voice has promised to return your things." — Stranded on Eventide (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Only a hero bearing this ancient orb shall be granted the right of trial on Rist Peninsula." — Stone Tablet (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Offer up the orbs to the three altars on this island. Only then will I acknowledge your skill and return your items." — Korgu Chideh (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Once you offered precious orbs to each of the three altars on the island, an ancient shrine appeared." — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Offering these orbs to the matching pedestals caused an ancient shrine to appear." — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "
" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "古代球" (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Perfect Guide, Kadokawa Game Linkage Co., Ltd., pg. 419)
- ↑ "De eeuwenoude bol die door de reuzen in het Taran-gebergte wordt beschermd, wijst de weg naar de tempel." — Stone Tablet (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "此颗古代球定能指引前往马秋兹半岛的勇者试练之路" — Stone Tablet (Breath of the Wild)
