In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Travel Medallion is a highly sought-after item that allows players to create custom fast travel points across the vast world of Hyrule. While it was originally introduced as a DLC item in Breath of the Wild, the Travel Medallion is now available for free in Tears of the Kingdom after completing specific quests. This guide will walk you through how to obtain and upgrade the Travel Medallion, ensuring you can navigate Hyrule with ease.
How to Start the Travel Medallion Quests
The journey to obtaining the Travel Medallion begins in Lookout Landing, where you’ll meet Robbie, a key character who played a significant role in designing the Purah Pad. Robbie has several ideas for upgrades but needs your help to complete them. To start the quest, you must first finish the main quest Crisis at Hyrule Castle and then take on the Depths main quest Find Captain Hoz. After that, you’ll need to complete at least one of the Regional Phenomena main quests in one of Hyrule’s four major regions.
Once these tasks are done, Robbie will be ready to begin the Hateno Village Research Lab quest. To reach his lab, you’ll need to use the Autobuild ability, which becomes available after completing the second Depths quest. You’ll also have to fix Robbie’s broken hot air balloon, allowing him to return to his lab in Hateno Village. This is a crucial step, as it unlocks the next phase of the Travel Medallion quest.
Finding the Travel Medallion Prototype
After installing the Shrine Sensor, Robbie will give you the option to upgrade the sensor or work on the Travel Medallion. However, he won’t be able to install the Travel Medallion until you retrieve the prototype from his other research lab in Akkala Highlands. This lab is located at the northeastern tip of the map, requiring a long trek through Woodland Stable, Lanayru Great Spring, Zora’s Domain, and East Akkala Stable.
Upon arriving at the lab, you’ll find it trashed and marked by Yiga Assassins. You’ll need to fight off two enemies to access the lab and recover the Travel Medallion Prototype from a chest. Once you bring it back to Robbie, he’ll install the Travel Medallion on the Purah Pad, allowing you to place fast travel points anywhere you like.
How to Upgrade the Travel Medallion
After the initial installation, Robbie will offer to upgrade the Travel Medallion further. To increase the number of gates (or fast travel points) you can use, you’ll need to unlock more Skyview Towers across Hyrule. The requirements are as follows:
- 10 Regions Mapped = 2 Travel Medallion Gates
- 15 Regions Mapped = 3 Travel Medallion Gates
This means the more of Hyrule you explore, the more flexible your fast travel options become. It’s a great incentive to venture into every corner of the game world.
Using the Travel Medallion Effectively
Once you’ve placed a Travel Medallion, it creates a blue circle with glyphs on the map, serving as an instant fast travel point. This feature is especially useful for reaching remote locations that aren’t near shrines or Skyview Towers. You can also collect the Medallion again by selecting the teleportation circle on the world map and choosing “Collect Medallion.”
While you start with three Medallions, you don’t have to worry about running out. Simply reuse them as needed, and they’ll be replenished when you collect them again.
Conclusion
The Travel Medallion in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a powerful tool that enhances your exploration experience. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you’ll be able to unlock and upgrade the Medallion, making it easier to navigate the vast world of Hyrule. Whether you’re racing to a distant shrine or returning to a hidden location, the Travel Medallion is an essential part of your adventure. So grab your sword, head out, and make the most of this incredible feature!
