The Gerudo Cloth Trade
The Gerudo Cloth Trade
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Gerudo |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Quest Giver | Gerudo NPC |
| Est. Time | 25-45 min |
| Reward | Gerudo outfit upgrade materials, Rupees |
Quest Overview
A Gerudo merchant in Gerudo Town is trying to re-establish the ancient cloth trade route that connected Gerudo Desert to Lanayru Province before the Scourge disrupted commerce. She needs Link to deliver a bolt of rare sand-silk to a buyer in Zora's Domain and return with a shipment of luminous cloth in exchange. The route crosses dangerous enemy territory, and three bandit ambushes must be defeated before the delivery can be completed successfully.
Moderate
Side Quest
— Nothing a prepared adventurer can't handle.
Rewards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Meet the Merchant at Gerudo Town
In Gerudo Town, a Gerudo cloth merchant named Selhia explains that the ancient sand-silk trade route to Lanayru Province has been disrupted since the Gibdo crisis. She has a bolt of rare Gerudo sand-silk to sell and a buyer waiting in Zora's Domain — but the desert roads are full of Yiga Clan bandits and Gibdo stragglers.
2
Fight Through the Desert Route
Accept the sand-silk bolt from Selhia using Ultrahand. Carry it while traveling north through the Gerudo Desert and over the Gerudo Highlands. Three Yiga Clan ambushes occur at preset locations along the route — each ambush has two Yiga Foot Soldiers and a Yiga Blademaster. Defeat each group before the next stretch of road clears. The sand-silk bolt is indestructible and can be left on the ground during combat.
3
Deliver to Zora's Domain
Arrive at Zora's Domain and find the buyer — a Zora cloth curator named Laflat near the lower market. She accepts the sand-silk enthusiastically and packages the return shipment: three bolts of luminous cloth woven from bioluminescent thread, a Zora trade specialty. Accept the package to begin the return journey.
4
Return to Gerudo Town
Travel back south with the luminous cloth. One additional bandit ambush occurs midway — a larger Yiga party of four soldiers. After defeating them, deliver the cloth to Selhia. She rewards Link with Gerudo outfit upgrade materials (Topaz gemstones and Molduga Fins needed for Gerudo armor upgrades) and Rupees for the successful escort.
Pro Tips
1
Side quests often unlock unique rewards not available elsewhere. Always check the reward before skipping one.
2
Pin the quest on your map to track the objective marker while exploring.
3
The Gerudo Desert has Molduga bosses roaming the sands. Avoid their vibration range unless you are ready to fight.
4
Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Notes make the best adventurers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "The Gerudo Cloth Trade" quest?
The "The Gerudo Cloth Trade" quest begins in Gerudo. Speak with Gerudo NPC to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "The Gerudo Cloth Trade"?
Completing "The Gerudo Cloth Trade" rewards you with: Gerudo outfit upgrade materials, Rupees.
How hard is the "The Gerudo Cloth Trade" quest?
"The Gerudo Cloth Trade" has a difficulty rating of Medium (2/3). You should bring adequate supplies and mid-tier gear.
How long does "The Gerudo Cloth Trade" take to complete?
"The Gerudo Cloth Trade" typically takes 25-45 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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