Step into the world of mystery and adventure with Riddles of Hyrule BOTW!
This article, you’ll discover the latest and most creative riddles, all updated with fresh data for 2025. Designed to be fun, trending, and perfect for puzzle lovers of all ages, these riddles will spark your imagination and test your wit.
To make things even easier, every riddle comes with a handy copy button, so you can quickly share the fun with friends, family, or on social media.
Get ready to challenge your brain and enjoy the ultimate riddle-solving journey!
Shrines Riddles
- 🔺 I hide puzzles and treasure and test Link’s skill—what am I?
Answer: A shrine - 🕯 I light the way in a dark shrine—what am I?
Answer: A torch - 🧭 I show where the shrine is on your map—what am I?
Answer: A shrine icon - 🧩 I have switches, blocks, and puzzles to solve—what am I?
Answer: A trial - 🗝 I open the door when you solve the shrine puzzle—what am I?
Answer: A key or mechanism - ⚖ I move when you change weight in a shrine—what am I?
Answer: A scale platform - 🧲 I pull metal things toward me with power in a shrine—what am I?
Answer: Magnesis - ⛰ I sit atop mountains and hold a shrine inside—what am I?
Answer: A peak shrine - 🌀 I warp you to the shrine area when activated—what am I?
Answer: A warp point - 🎁 I appear as a blue orb reward after a shrine—what am I?
Answer: A spirit orb
Creatures of Hyrule Riddles
- 🐻 I lumber in the woods and sometimes drop meat—what am I?
Answer: A bear - 🐗 I snort and run in fields, good for meat—what am I?
Answer: A boar - 🦌 I leap in forests and give venison—what am I?
Answer: A deer - 🐓 I cluck on farms and give eggs—what am I?
Answer: A chicken - 🐉 I fly and roar in myths, not common in BOTW—what am I?
Answer: A dragon (like a mythical spirit) - 🦅 I soar above cliffs and drop items sometimes—what am I?
Answer: An eagle or large bird - 🦀 I crawl near water and you can pick me up—what am I?
Answer: A crab - 🐟 I swim in lakes and rivers for cooking—what am I?
Answer: A fish - 🐺 I howl at night and hunt in packs—what am I?
Answer: A wolf - 🦎 I sun on rocks and twitch my tail—what am I?
Answer: A lizard
Divine Beasts and Boss Riddles
- 🐘 I am big, made of metal, and move across the land—what am I?
Answer: Divine Beast (like Vah Ruta or Vah Rudania) - 🐉 I breathe fire and guard a strong boss fight—what am I?
Answer: A fire boss (like a Lynel or similar) - 🦀 I use water power inside my area—what am I?
Answer: A water Divine Beast (Vah Ruta) - 🔥 I am hot, rocky, and stand on mountains—what am I?
Answer: Vah Rudania (or a fire area) - ⚙ I have gears and moving parts for puzzles—what am I?
Answer: A mechanical Divine Beast - 🐎 I charge and stomp with power in a battle—what am I?
Answer: A large enemy (like a Hinox or Lynel) - 🌪 I whirl and make gusts to push you—what am I?
Answer: A wind power enemy or Divine Beast mechanic - 🔋 I need power to work and you must restore me—what am I?
Answer: A Divine Beast energy source - 🛡 I guard the entrance to a big fight—what am I?
Answer: A mini boss or gate guardian - 🎯 I have a weak spot you must aim for—what am I?
Answer: The enemy’s weak point
Items and Weapon Riddles
- 🗡 I slice and fight enemies, sometimes break—what am I?
Answer: A sword - 🛡 I block hits so Link can stay safe—what am I?
Answer: A shield - 🏹 I fly fast and hit distant targets—what am I?
Answer: An arrow - 🪓 I chop wood and can be used in battle—what am I?
Answer: An axe - 🧪 I make Link stronger or heal him—what am I?
Answer: A potion or cooked dish - 🔥 I burn things when lit and can start fires—what am I?
Answer: A torch or fire arrow - 🧲 I pull metal from far away—what am I?
Answer: Magnesis rune - 🧭 I show where to go and mark places—what am I?
Answer: A map or marker - ⚡ I strike with lightning in storms and can power items—what am I?
Answer: Electricity or thunder element - 🪄 I change the world in small ways like freeze or lift—what am I?
Answer: A rune (Cryonis, Stasis, etc.)
Locations of Hyrule Riddles
- 🏔 I am cold, high, and snow covers me—what am I?
Answer: Hebra Mountains or snowy peak - 🌋 I rumble and have lava inside—what am I?
Answer: Death Mountain - 🌊 I hold water and see fish and boats—what am I?
Answer: A lake or river like Lake Hylia - 🏙 I am busy with shops and quests—what am I?
Answer: Hateno Village or Kakariko Village - 🌾 I have fields and scarecrows for crops—what am I?
Answer: A farming area like Ridgeland - 🏕 I have tents and travelers sleep here—what am I?
Answer: A campsite - 🏰 I stand tall with walls and guards—what am I?
Answer: Hyrule Castle - 🌳 I am peaceful, with sages and quiet—what am I?
Answer: A forest like Lost Woods - 🐴 I hold horses and stables where you ride—what am I?
Answer: A stable - 🧪 I have labs and scientists—what am I?
Answer: Akkala Ancient Tech Lab
Characters and NPC Riddles
- 👴 I give wisdom and quests to Link—what am I?
Answer: An elder NPC like Impa or Purah (depending on village) - 👩 I sell items and cook food for you—what am I?
Answer: A merchant or chef NPC - 👦 I need help and give a simple quest—what am I?
Answer: A child NPC - 🧙 I study ancient tech and tinker with gadgets—what am I?
Answer: A researcher like Purah or Robbie - 🐴 I help Link travel faster across Hyrule—what am I?
Answer: A stable hand who registers horses - 🛒 I sell weapons and shields for a price—what am I?
Answer: A shopkeeper - 🐺 I test Link’s courage in stories—what am I?
Answer: A storyteller or quest giver - 🎭 I wear masks or act strange with a secret—what am I?
Answer: A mysterious NPC - 🏹 I train you to use bows or lead archery contests—what am I?
Answer: An archery contest host or trainer - 🐉 I tell tales of ancient beasts and legends—what am I?
Answer: A lore NPC or historian
Nature and Environment Riddles
- 🌩 I flash and rumble during storms—what am I?
Answer: Lightning or thunderstorm - 🌧 I fall from the sky and water the fields—what am I?
Answer: Rain - ❄ I make the world white and cold—what am I?
Answer: Snow - 🍄 I grow in dark damp places for cooking—what am I?
Answer: Mushrooms - 🌿 I hide herbs that help you cook—what am I?
Answer: Plants or herbs like Hylian herbs - 🔥 I burn logs and keep you warm—what am I?
Answer: A campfire - 🌪 I twist the air and make things fly—what am I?
Answer: Wind gusts - 🌈 I show colors after the rain—what am I?
Answer: A rainbow - 🌋 I bubble hot and glow red inside the earth—what am I?
Answer: Lava - 🌊 I ripple and reflect the sky—what am I?
Answer: Water in lakes and rivers
Silly and Fun Hyrule Riddles
- 🥚 I hide in a nest and sometimes in puzzles—what am I?
Answer: An egg - 🥔 I am round, tasty, and make Link strong when cooked—what am I?
Answer: A hearty radish or potato type food - 🍯 I am sticky and sweet, bees like me—what am I?
Answer: Honey - 🐴 I neigh and carry Link across fields—what am I?
Answer: A horse - 🎵 I play tunes that make memories—what am I?
Answer: An ocarina or music box - 🏹 I fly, then drop when I hit—what am I?
Answer: An arrow - 🥕 Rabbits might hide me in fields—what am I?
Answer: Carrot or edible root - 🎒 I keep your things safe on adventures—what am I?
Answer: A backpack or pouch - 🧸 I’m soft and cute and could be a toy in Hyrule—what am I?
Answer: A plush or stuffed animal - 🎯 I’m the target in a shooting game, hit me for a prize—what am I?
Answer: A target or archery mark
Conclusion
You now have 80 Zelda: Breath of the Wild themed riddles arranged into eight easy sections. They are short, emoji-friendly, and written simply so kids and fans can enjoy and share them.
Use these for game nights, classroom fun, or as playful content for your site about Hyrule. Want them in a printable PDF or grouped by difficulty next? I can do that next
