Rakashog Shrine

Maren's Tip

Remember — if a shrine gives Rauru's Blessing with no puzzle inside, the real challenge was reaching the entrance. Check the surrounding area!

Walkthrough

1. Step 1: Rakashog Shrine is a Rauru's Blessing shrine in the Gerudo region, unlocked by completing the "Gerudo Highlands Ice Crystal" quest.
2. The crystal is located on the Gerudo Highlands plateau — a frozen, windswept mesa at high elevation northeast of Gerudo Town.
3. Equip cold-resistant gear (Snowquill Armor or Gerudo Voe armor with a warming meal) before climbing to the plateau, as temperatures drop to Level 2 cold.
4. Step 2: On the plateau, locate the crystal — it is encased inside a large ice block approximately 2 meters across, visible as a glowing blue-green shape through the translucent ice.
5. The ice block sits near the plateau's eastern edge, beside a cluster of frost-covered boulders.
6. Step 3: Melt the ice casing to free the crystal.
7. You have several options: fire two Fire Arrows directly at the ice block's center (each arrow cracks the ice further, and the second shatters it completely after about 15 seconds of melting), use a Flame Emitter Zonai device placed against the ice (melts faster but requires battery), or drop a bundle of Wood next to the ice and ignite it with a Flint strike (slowest method, about 30 seconds).
8. Step 4: Once the ice shatters, the crystal drops to the ground.
9. Grab it immediately with Ultrahand — in the extreme cold, moisture in the air begins forming a new thin ice layer on the crystal within about 60 seconds.
10. This refreezing does not fully re-encase it, but it makes the crystal slippery and harder to grip with Ultrahand if you wait too long.
11. Step 5: Carry the crystal with Ultrahand toward the receptacle, which is located near the mountain pass lookout point approximately 80 meters south of the ice block's position.
12. The path is mostly flat plateau with occasional ice patches — walk carefully to avoid slipping into crevasses.
13. Step 6: Place the crystal into the glowing green receptacle ring at the lookout point.
14. The shrine materializes with a burst of green light on the overlook platform.
15. Enter and walk to the altar — this is a pure Rauru's Blessing with no puzzle or combat inside.
16. Claim your Light of Blessing.
17. Hidden chest: Inside the shrine, a chest near the altar contains a Sapphire (worth 260 rupees — also needed for Snowquill armor upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains).
18. Ability needed: Ultrahand for carrying the crystal.
19. Fire Arrows or a flame source for melting ice.
20. No abilities used inside the shrine.
21. Pro tip: The Gerudo Highlands plateau is home to several rare material spawns (Icy Prime Meat, Chillshroom clusters, and Voltfruit bushes) that do not appear elsewhere.
22. While you are up here for the crystal quest, gather materials — they are excellent for cooking cold and electric resistance meals.

Reward & Chest

Nearby Skyview Towers

Use these towers as reference points to locate this shrine on the map.

Region Temple Boss

After collecting enough Lights of Blessing from shrines in this region, you will face the temple boss: Queen Gibdo (Gerudo / Lightning Temple, difficulty 3/10).

More Shrines in Gerudo

• Agus Shrine — Puzzle, difficulty 2/5
• Bayge Shrine — Combat, difficulty 3/5
• Chichim Shrine — Puzzle, difficulty 2/5
• Daqa Shrine — Puzzle, difficulty 2/5
• Dinraal Shrine — Blessing, difficulty 1/5
• Gutoku Shrine — Puzzle, difficulty 3/5

Related Guides

• Gerudo Region Guide
• Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower
• Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower
• All 152 Shrines
• Shrine Quests
• Skyview Towers
• Lightroots
• Deep Walkthrough Guide