Sometimes, you want to run around an epic open-world game like Tears of the Kingdom and explore everything yourself. It’s fresh. It’s new. It’s a freaking thrill ride. Other times… you just wanna get that Master Sword in your hands. And we do mean right the heck now.

Since you’re here, it’s safe to guess which you are. Which is why we’re laying out the location of every Geoglyph and Dragon Tear in TotK so you can shortcut your way to heroic status and get your hands on the iconic Master Sword in the latest Zelda game, pronto.

But first, like any good Triforce, we’re breaking this guide down into 3 parts (sort of):

1. The Zelda newbie school: Geoglyphs 101
2. The “I’m only interested in a specific Geoglyph location” section
3. The full list of all 11 Geoglyphs in TotK

Or, of course, if you’d rather frolic around Hyrule and find the glyphs and Tears yourself, be our guest. We won’t stop you…

What are Geoglyphs (and why should you care)?

If you played Breath of the Wild, Geoglyphs will be fairly familiar, since they’re kinda like Captured Memories.

Basically, Geoglyphs are giant patterns etched in the environment. Within each glyph, you’ll find a small pool (aka the Dragon’s Tears). These pools are filled with memories, and trigger cutscenes that reveal flashes of Zelda’s story.

But these aren’t just any old quests to help you cozy up to the game’s rich lore. They’re also how you’ll acquire the legendary Master Sword, so you’ll definitely want to track down all 11 glyphs and their Dragon Tears (plus the 12th Tear that’s revealed after the glyphs).

Hey – it’s what Link would do, right?

Given that the cutscenes revealed from this quest are some of the most exciting moments in the game, there are plenty of reasons to go Geoglyph hunting!

Side note: the Tears of the Dragon quest does not reveal every memory in Tears of the Kingdom, only 12 out of 18 of them.

How to start the quest

Your search begins during the Impa and the Geoglyphs quest (outside the New Serenne Stable in Hyrule Ridge – head northwest from Lookout Landing and follow the road). Complete this quest to find your first glyph and Dragon Tear.

After that, you’ll be able to start tracking down the rest.

Follow the Dragon Tears quest and head to the Forgotten Temple in the Southern Hebra region – there, you’ll be able to add the remaining Geoglyphs to your map.

Pro tip: visit the Skyview Towers to fill out your map before you start tracking down all the Geoglyphs!
 

Spoiler-free Zelda

Tired of tearing your hair out hunting that one troublesome Geoglyph you just can’t reach, but don’t want to shortcut your way to the others? We’re here for you, buddy.

It’s time to quit wandering around and cursing the Hebra Mountains in frustration.

Just use this list to jump to the specific Geoglyph location you need, without spoiling the rest of your adventure… (you’re welcome)

• Geoglyph #1: Where Am I?
• Geoglyph #2: An Unfamiliar World
• Geoglyph #3: Mineru’s Counsel
• Geoglyph #4: The Gerudo Assault
• Geoglyph #5: A Show of Fealty
• Geoglyph #6: Zelda and Sonia
• Geoglyph #7: Sonia Is Caught by Treachery
• Geoglyph #8: Birth of the Demon King
• Geoglyph #9: The Sages’ Vow
• Geoglyph #10: A King’s Duty
• Geoglyph #11: A Master Sword in Time
• Dragon Tear #12
   

All Geoglyph and Dragon Tear locations

Ok, now we’ll show you where to find each of the Geoglyphs and the Dragon Tears within them. You can hunt them down in any order you like, but this is the correct order for the memories they reveal.

Pro tip: look out for the filled-in teardrop shape in each glyph – that’s where you’ll find the Dragon Tear.

Bonus pro tip: it’s slightly easier to spot the Geoglyphs and their filled-in tears at night

Geoglyph #1 - Tear of the Dragon: Where Am I?
 

Head Northwest of Central Hyrule from Lookout Landing. Cross the river, chat with Impa, and she’ll show you the first glyph from her balloon.

Coordinates: -1412, 0966, 0123
Depicts: King Rauru
Memory: Where Am I?

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #2 - Tear of the Dragon: An Unfamiliar World
 

You’ll find the second Geoglyph in the Southwest of the Tabantha Tundra. Lindor’s Brow is your nearest tower, and probably the fastest way to this glyph – just launch yourself out and head northwest. Or you can head east from Rito Village until you reach the glyph, then north to find the Tear.

Coordinates: -2550, 1888, 0319
Depicts: The Forgotten Temple
Memory: An Unfamiliar World

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #3 - Tear of the Dragon: Mineru’s Counsel
 

You’ll find this Geoglyph between Eldin Canyon and the Lanayru Wetlands, just east of Central Hyrule. The nearest tower is at Eldin Canyon, and it’s an easy fly southeast(ish) towards the Wetlands and this glyph.

Coordinates: 1828, 0737, 0089
Depicts: Purah Pad
Memory: Mineru’s Counsel

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #4 - Tear of the Dragon: The Gerudo Assault
 

The next Geoglyph is north of Faron, just off the Hyrule Fields. Your best bet to get this one is to launch from the Sahasra Slope tower.

Coordinates: 0695, -1309, 0053
Depicts: Curling Dragon
Memory: The Gerudo Assault

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #5 - Tear of the Dragon: A Show of Fealty
 

Southeast of the Gerudo Highlands, you’ll find Geoglyph #5, depicting a kneeling Ganondorf. Either the Gerudo Canyon or the Gerudo Highlands towers are your best starting point to reach this one.

Be wary when you get close – the Tear is in a tricky location on a high-up snowy ledge near Ganondorf’s shoulder on the glyph, and it can be tough to reach.

Coordinates: -3178, -1699, 0418
Depicts: Ganondorf kneeling
Memory: A Show of Fealty

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #6 - Tear of the Dragon: Zelda and Sonia
 

This one’s really near to the fifth glyph, on the southwestern edge of Hyrule Ridge. If you’ve just grabbed the last one, you can just head north and you’ll find it fairly easily (just be careful of the treacherous landscape!).

That, or start your search from either the Gerudo Highlands tower or the Mayasiar Shrine.

Coordinates: -3096, -0077, 0211
Depicts: Queen Sonia
Memory: Zelda and Sonia

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #7 - Tear of the Dragon: Sonia is Caught by Treachery
 

Geoglyph #7 is in the southeast, near Lurelin Village, on a peninsula shaped like a scimitar. You’re going to want some food and probably stamina elixirs to get there, cause it’s quite a flight!

Either the Rabella Wetlands or the Kumamayn Shrine are your best starting points. The Dragon Tear is pretty easy to spot on this one – right on the tip of the sword’s crossguard.

Coordinates: 3325, -3566, 0004
Depicts: Gerudo Scimitar
Memory: Sonia is Caught by Treachery

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #8 - Tear of the Dragon: Birth of the Demon King
 

Northeast of the Hebra Mountains and north of the Tabantha Tundra is one of the harder-to-find Geoglyphs in TotK. Covered by clouds and blizzards, you’re best off approaching this glyph from the Pikida Stonegrove tower, then flying northeast.

Looking at the glyph head-on, you’ll find the Dragon Tear near Ganondorf’s right elbow/shoulder area.

Coordinates: -1863, 3621, 0236
Depicts: The Demon King
Memory: Birth of the Demon King

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #9 - Tear of the Dragon: The Sages’ Vow
 

North of Mount Lanayru and east of the Lanayru Wetlands, you’ll find the ninth Geoglyph on the eastern shore of the Lanayru Great Spring. Start off at Mount Lanayru and fly northeasterly until you spot it. The Tear is pretty easy to see on this one.

Coordinates: 4467, -0305, 0074
Depicts: Sacred Stone
Memory: The Sages’ Vow

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #10 - Tear of the Dragon: A King’s Duty
 

Glyph #10 lies just north of the Faron Grasslands, on the southwestern shore of Lake Hylia. Technically, the Popla Foothills is your nearest tower, but it’s easier to reach this one by dropping down from the In-isa Shrine on the Great Sky Island.

The Tear is pretty easy to spot on the left side of the glyph.

Coordinates: -0649, -2682, 0068
Depicts: Shrine
Memory: A King’s Duty

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Geoglyph #11 - Tear of the Dragon: A Master Sword in Time
 

The final Geoglyph is hidden in the Eldin Mountains, northeast of the Great Hyrule Forest. Your nearest tower is the Typhlo Ruins, but you can also reach this one from the Mayam Shrine pretty easily.

The tip of the Master Sword glyph actually points to the east, which is not the direction of the glyph on your map, so keep that in mind on your approach, since the Tear is in the tip.

Coordinates: 0892, 2951, 0362
Depicts: The Master Sword
Memory: A Master Sword in Time

Here’s the glyph and Dragon Tear marked in red from above…
 

Tear of the Dragon #12
 

After you’ve collected all 11 Dragon Tears from the 11 Geoglyph sites, your map will be marked with the location of the twelfth and final Tear of the Dragon – slap bang in the middle of the Rist Peninsula.

The cutscene you’ll get from retrieving this Tear reveals the location of the best weapon in the game – Link’s iconic Master Sword (yay!).

Head to the Ulri Mountains tower and fly to that spiral peninsula on the east coast to claim your prize.

Coordinates: 4534, 2143, 0000
Memory: Tears of the Dragon

Here’s the Dragon Tear marked in red from above…