Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a very expansive game, with a huge map filled with secrets to find. Included in those secrets is a long list of 50 side quests that can be picked up when you bump into the relevant NPC. 

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These side quests range from simple tasks, to long-winded and complicated quests which will take you some time to complete. You’ll find them in a variety of locations spread across the map, so finding them all will likely take you some time.

Side quests are marked by small red exclamation marks on a relevant NPCs dialogue, so keep an eye out for those and pick them up when you find them. Some side quests will require you to go into dungeons and defeat a final boss. These quests will provide you with Heart Pieces, and are absolutely worth seeking out, even if it means going out of your way by quite some distance.

When you’ve picked up any side quests, you can check them by pressing the Minus button, and then opening the Adventure Log by pressing R. Then, switch over to the Side Quest tab using the left Joy-Con. All of your side quests are listed here, and you can select which one to show on your map.

All side quests in Zelda Echoes of Wisdom

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Rather than throw a long list of quests at you, I’m going to break this up based on the types of rewards on offer. 

Side quests that unlock features or enhancements

Seeking out quests that expand on gameplay or unlock new features is definitely something that should be focused on when there are so many side quests on offer, so here’s all of the side quests which unlock something new: 

Side questLocationReward(s)The Fireworks ArtistGoron CityBlastpowder Soil
Fireworks EchoRunaway HorseHyrule RanchHorses unlockedWild SandstormsGerudo PalaceGold SashAutomation Engineer DampeHyrule FieldAutomatons unlocked
5 Twisted PumpkinsBeetle BallyhooGerudo TownHeart BarretteStamp Stand Swallowed!Hebra MountainAccess to the Stamp StandRecipes, Please!Any Smoothie ShopSurvey Scope (for making a total of 10)
Binoculars (for making a total of 30)Impa’s GiftThrone RoomSpecial Horse
Carrot EchoDohna’s ChallengeGerudo TownSilk PajamasSecret Chief TalksZora CoveGold BroochLooking for BempuScrubtonFairy FragranceThe Zora Child’s FateRiver Zora VillageZora Scale

Side quests that reward Heart Pieces

Heart Pieces are always useful, and the more you have, the longer you’re likely to survive. A lot of Heart Pieces can be found scattered across the map, but there are six Heart Pieces locked behind side quests: 

Side questLocationReward(s)A Mountainous MysteryEldin VolcanoGoron’s Bracelet
1 Heart PieceSnowball MagicHebra Mountain1 Heart PieceAn Out-There ZolHyrule Castle Town1 Heart PieceLet’s Play a GameEastern Hyrule FieldAncient Charm
1 Heart PieceCotton-Candy HuntScrubtonCurious Charm
1 Heart PieceThe Zappy ShipwreckSeesyde Village1 Fairy Bottle
1 Heart Piece

Side quests that reward Automatons and Monster Stones

Automatons work in a similar way to Echoes, except their much more powerful and less likely to be killed by the enemy they’re trying to fight. Therefore, working towards unlocking all five of the available Automatons in EoW is definitely worthwhile. You’ll also need Monster Stones to repair your Automatons if they get damaged:

Side questLocationReward(s)Explosions Galore!Dampe StudioTocktorock AutomatonPerformance Artist!Dampe StudioGizmol AutomatonEndless Stomach!Dampe StudioHigh-Teku Baba AutomatonChop ‘em in Two!Dampe StudioRoboblin AutomatonGet Rich Quick!Dampe StudioGoldfinch AutomatonThe Mythical Deku SnakeScrubton2 Monster StonesPrecious TreasureSea Zora Village3 Monster Stones

Side quests that reward Might Crystals

Might Crystals can be used to upgrade the Swordfighter energy gauge, making Swordfighter Form last longer, or weapons which can be used when in Swordfighter Form. Here’s all the side quests in EoW that reward Might Crystals:

Side questLocationReward(s)The Flames of FortuneEldin Volcano2 Might CrystalsSlide Path TrailblazerEldin Volcano2 Might CrystalsElusive TumbleweedsGerudo Town2 Might CrystalsThe Great Fairy’s RequestGreat Fairy ShrineMight BellA Curious ChildHyrule Castle Town1 Might CrystalFrom the HeartHyrule Castle Town2 Might Crystals
Customary AttireMobbing Mothulas!Scrubton1 Might CrystalFind the Flying PlantSuthorn Village1 Might CrystalA Treat for My PersonSeesyde Village1 Might Crystal

Side quests that reward Smoothie ingredients

While Smoothie ingredients aren’t hard to come by in EoW, they’re incredibly useful. Smoothies are amazing for replenishing health, and you’ll also need to make 30 unique Smoothies in order to complete the ‘Recipes, Please!’ side quest, which unlocks both the Survey Scope and Binoculars:

Side questLocationReward(s)Glide PathEldin Volcano10 Rock SaltGerudo Tag TrainingGerudo Town6 Chilly CactusTornado Ghost?Gerudo Town10 Fresh MilkGetting it TwistedHebra Mountain10 Warm PeppersOne Soldier Too ManyHyrule Castle Town1 Golden EggQuestioning the Local CatsKakariko Village10 Refreshing GrapesThe Rain-Making MonsterScrubton8 Electro ApplesDeliver the Grilled Fish!Seesyde Village10 Bubble KelpWhat is Snow… Really?Suthorn Village8 Floral NectarBig ShotZora Cove10 Riverhorses

Other side quests

While these may not provide anything of huge value, these side quests are still worth doing if you come across them:

Side questLocationReward(s)Ready? Set? Goron!Eldin Volcano50 RupeesCuccos on the LooseKakariko Village1 Fairy BottleThe Flying TileOasis50 RupeesUp a WallSuthorn Prairie20 RupeesThe Blocked RoadSuthorn PrairieAccess to a new area
20 Rupees Out of Bubble KelpZora Cove20 Rupees Post Tag: Nintendo Switch The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Join The Conversation