West Gerudo Ruins
The West Gerudo Ruins are a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Features and Overview
Breath of the Wild
The West Gerudo Ruins are located throughout the West Barrens of the Gerudo Desert. They are a scattered set of Gerudo Ruins, bearing the Gerudo architectural style distinct from the rest of Hyrule Kingdom.[3] Several of the Swordswomen Statues are situated within the Ruins. During the day, Link needs at least two levels of Heat Resistance in order to survive the intense Heat at the West Gerudo Ruins without taking damage. At night, the Ruins become a Freezing Climate, and Link will need at least two levels of Cold Resistance. In addition to this, the West Gerudo Ruins will initially be subject to the Sandstorm that sweeps over the West Barrens.[4]
During "The Silent Swordswomen" Shrine Quest, Link will pass through the West Gerudo Ruins while following the Swordswomen Statues in the West Barrens.[5] Once Link reaches Kema Zoos Shrine, the Sandstorm will end.
One Korok Seed Puzzle can be found among the West Gerudo Ruins. It takes the form of a Race on one of the southern Ruins. When Link completes the Race, a Korok will appear and give him a Korok Seed.[6]
Minor Enemies
Materials
Equipment
Tears of the Kingdom
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | |
 Japanese | 西ゲルド遺跡 (Nishi Gerudo Iseki) | |
   ChineseTRTraditional | 西格魯德遺跡 (Xīgé Lǔdé Yíjì) | |
 ChineseSISimplified | 西格鲁德遗迹 (Xīgé Lǔdé Yíjì) | |
 FrenchEUEuropean | Ruines ouest du désert | |
 FrenchCACanadian | Ruines ouest du désert | |
 German | West-Gerudo-Ruinen | |
 Italian | Rovine di Gerudo ovest | |
 Korean | 서겔드 유적 | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Ruinas de Gerudo oeste | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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Temple-like structure on the western edge of the West Gerudo Ruins from Breath of the Wild
See Also
References
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West Gerudo Ruins
— Map (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
West Gerudo Ruins
— Map (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 412
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Though I must admit I'm impressed you got here from the northwest. Did you truly pass through that sandstorm to get here?
— Laine (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
In the Gerudo Desert Gateway, they say that the swordswomen statues point the way to treasure. However, getting there means braving the sandstorms...
— Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Yahaha! You found me!
— Korok (Breath of the Wild)