Exploring the vast landscapes of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leads players to countless secrets, including the legendary outfits left behind by the bandit Misko. Among these valuable armor pieces is the Armor of Awakening set, which pays homage to Link's classic look from classic handheld adventures. Tracking down the first installment, known as Misko's Treasure of Awakening 1, requires discovering a hidden cave and solving a clever environmental puzzle.
Finding the Location of the Ancient Cave
To begin your search for the first piece of the Awakening set, head toward the Goronbi River Cave region located in Eldin. Reaching this area requires preparing for high environmental temperatures, so equipping flame-resistant armor or consuming thermal elixirs is highly recommended. Navigating through the subterranean path leads players directly to the hidden chamber where Misko left explicit clues.
Once inside the cave, travel past the dangerous hazards until you discover the stone tablet detailing Misko's riddle. Reading the manuscript reveals essential instructions regarding how to unlock the hidden altar sealed deep within nearby ruins. Keep an eye on your surroundings as you navigate, ensuring you do not trigger nearby enemy encounters unnecessarily.
Solving the Environmental Pillar Puzzle
The puzzle associated with Misko's Treasure of Awakening 1 centers around solving a pillar riddle located at the Ancient Columns in the Tabantha Frontier region. Journeying to the designated ruin site puts Link face-to-face with stone pillars overlooking the landscape. You must identify the tallest column in the area, which features a pressure plate at its top surface.
Climbing to the apex of this specific stone column allows Link to activate the hidden mechanism by standing on the stone switch. Stepping on the pressure plate triggers a dramatic response in the environment, causing a trapdoor in the ground to open up. Dropping down into the newly revealed cave opening brings you directly into the secret chest chamber.
Claiming Your Reward and Next Steps
Inside the subterranean room, open the ornate chest sitting atop the stone pedestal to claim your prize. You will receive a piece of the nostalgic armor set, adding both style and defense to Link's growing inventory. Taking the time to search the surrounding area can also yield extra ore deposits and valuable materials.
After securing this first piece, reading any remaining stone inscriptions inside the chamber will unlock clues for the subsequent treasure locations. Completing the entire set allows players to fully recreate Link's iconic nostalgic appearance while adventuring across Hyrule. Continuing your search across other regions will eventually complete Misko's full legacy collection.
