Gut Check Rock is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3]
Gut Check Rock is a colossal pinnacle in northeastern Eldin Canyon, in close proximity to Eldin's Flank. The pinnacle stands in the middle of a Hot Spring river moat. Its body is sectioned into two halves, consisting of a much broader base and another pinnacle on top. Otherwise, its entirely smooth, making Climbing the Rock difficult and strenuous. A number of wooden platforms are built along its side as rest stops between Climbing. Gut Check Rock has two Updrafts along its sides, which can be ridden using the Paraglider. At the very top of the pinnacle is Gorae Torr Shrine, alongside a Cooking Pot. A metal archway serves as the entrance to Gut Check Rock, and a nearby Sign asks travelers if they have what it takes.[4]
The Goron Blood Brothers have taken up residence at Gut Check Rock in order to train.[5][6] When Link first approaches Gorae Torr Shrine, Bayge will be sitting on its Travel Gate, which he claims only Goron Blood Brothers are allowed to access.[7] The other two Goron Blood Brothers, Heehl and Kabetta, can be found at the base of Gut Check Rock. Heehl is standing next one of the Updrafts, while Kabetta is laying down in exhaustion from failing his training.[8][9] However, Bayge agrees to move if Link can clear the Gut Check Rock Challenge, Mini-Game, in which Link must climb Gut Check Rock while collecting 100 Rupees.[10] This initiates "The Gut Check Challenge" Shrine Quest.
After Link has successfully completed the Gut Check Rock Challenge, Bayge will declare him the fourth Goron Blood Brother and allow him to enter Gorae Torr Shrine.[11][12] Following this, Link can retry the Gut Check Rock Challenge at any time, though Bayge also begins to offer the Super Gut Check Challenge.[13]
One Korok Seed Puzzle is located at Gut Check Rock. A Rock Pattern can be found spread out among the five pillars on top of the Rock. When Link moves the northernmost Rock to match with the other four, a Korok will appear and give him a Korok Seed as a reward.[14]
As part of the "Gut-Check Challenge" Quest, Daruk must complete the Gut Check Challenge, requiring Materials to help him climb up Gut Check Rock in a limited amount of time.[3] After receiving the Materials, Daruk is able to complete his climb, which inspires spectators to attempt the same.[15]
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | |
 Japanese | ド根性ガケ (Do Konjō Gake) | |
   ChineseTRTraditional | 毅力崖 (Yìlì Yá) | |
 ChineseSISimplified | 毅力崖 (Yìlì Yá) | |
 FrenchEUEuropean | Falaises de la Volonté | |
 FrenchCACanadian | Falaises de la Volonté | |
 German | Schneidklippen | |
 Italian | Rupe della grinta | |
 Korean | 근성 절벽 | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Pilar del valor | |
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The Korok found on Gut Check Rock from Breath of the Wild
Gut Check Rock— Map (Breath of the Wild)
Gut Check Rock— Map (Tears of the Kingdom)
A new event called the Gut Check Challenge has been set up at the famed Gut Check Rock! Lord Daruk will take the first climb. Give him a gift to help him scale the rock more quickly.— Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
Welcome to Gut Check Rock— Sign (Breath of the Wild)
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?!
We are currently training at Gut Check Rock north of Death Mountain. Come watch us train at Gut Check Rock!— Sign (Breath of the Wild)
- Bayge, Heehl, and Kabetta
PUMP IT UP, BROTHER! By the gods, I love me some muscle. This right here is our hard-core training ground, string bean. This is where we come to get RIPPED. AND. SHREDDED. It's where Goron boys become Goron men, brother!— Bayge (Breath of the Wild)
I AIN'T MOVIN' A MUSCLE, BROTHER! Not a single, well-defined muscle! This is a special platform! Sacred even! Only real Goron men, as decided by us three Goron Blood Brothers, are allowed.— Bayge (Breath of the Wild)
So manly... Brother... You're a true...manly Goron man... Do your best... Brother...— Kabetta (Breath of the Wild)
Besides, my littlest bro is in the middle of trainin' right now. A brother does NOT interrupt a brother's trainin', brother!— Bayge (Breath of the Wild)
But I gotta say...ya do seem like a real man of action. Almost like you have a Goron air about ya. I like it! SO WHAT ARE YA WAITIN' FOR, BROTHER?! GET TRAININ'! Yeah that's it! If you can clear our hard-core training program, I'll move outta your way!— Bayge (Breath of the Wild)
UNBELIEVABLE!! You've passed our training with the grit of a true Goron, my brother! In fact...you've earned the right to call yourself...the fourth Goron Blood Brother!! As promised, you are now allowed to stand on this sacred platform of Goron manliness. A real honor, I know.— Bayge (Breath of the Wild)
You've passed our training with the grit of a true Goron, my brother!! Now that you've managed to clear our extreme training AND the contest of endurance... You've earned the right to call yourself... the fourth Goron Blood Brother! As promised, you are now allowed to stand on this sacred platform of Goron manliness. A real honor, I know.— Bayge (Breath of the Wild)
And good news, fourth brother! That means you can do the GUT CHECK CHALLENGE all you want! As a Goron Blood Brother, you're ready for the HARD stuff! Just lemme know when you're pumped enough to try it!— Bayge (Breath of the Wild)
Yahaha! You found me!— Korok (Breath of the Wild)
With throngs of spectators looking on, Daruk took the Gut Check Challenge for the first time...and made it all the way to the top! Excitement filled the air as others attempted to match his feat.— Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
