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InTears of the Kingdom, despite the myriad changes that have occurred in Hyrule sinceBreath of the Wild, Link will still encounter many familiar characters on his journey. Among them is the Horse God Malanya, who continues to reside in the soothing waters of his fountain deep in the Akkala region. Link can pay a visit to this sacred site and present offerings to Malanya, hoping to gain the deity’s benevolence and aid in his ongoing adventure.
InTears of the Kingdom,Link is once again able to bring fallen horses back to life through the intervention of the Horse God Malanya, just like he couldinBreath of the Wild. However, in the series' new installment, Malanya’s magnanimity bounds further by granting Link the ability to improve the ability of many of the game’s horses. This allows the player to upgrade nearly any horse into the epitome of equine excellence, ensuring that no horse is left behind.
This much-welcomed feature allows players to have the best horseback experience while still using the horse of their choosing. Here’s everything players need to know about summoning Malanya the Horse God and receiving his blessings inTears of the Kingdom.
How to Summon Malanya in Tears of the Kingdom
To summon theHorse God Malanya, players must venture to the sacred grounds of theMalanya Springatcoordinates 4294, 3211, 0151, situated north of Bloodleaf Lake in the Deep Akkala region. They can start their journey by making their way to theEast Akkala Stableor fast traveling to the nearbyJochi-iu Shrine.
From there, they should follow the road that winds through the scenic North Akkala Foothills, eventually reaching a split in the cliffs atcoordinates 4203, 2883, 0148leading to Bloodleaf Lake. They should continue past the lake until reaching a small bridge atcoordinates 4280, 3112, 0149which leads to a large, strange plant surrounded by purple mist on a small island within a spring.
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Link should approach and examine the strange bud, from which a large hand emerges and demands a singleEndura Carrot. When Link aids its call, the bud opens and theHorse God Malanyawill emerge from the spring beneath.
Malanya possesses the remarkable ability to bothrevive fallen horsesandupgrade Link’s stabled horses. However, these extraordinary powers come at a cost. Reviving a horse requires Link to provide Malanya with Endura Carrots, while horse upgrades demand an assortment of distinct cooked dishes.
How to Revive Horses with the Horse God Malanya
Horses can be revived by offering Malanya aRoasted Endura Carrotfor each horse Link wishes to revive. Link can prepare a Roasted Endura Carrot by holding an Endura Carrot then tossing it onto an open fire. Players should be sure to pick up the carrot promptly once it becomes roasted, so the ingredient is not destroyed. These carrots hold great value on their own as a highly beneficial ingredient often employed by Link in the creation ofstamina-enhancing food and elixirs.
Malanya is only able to revive horses that have beenregistered at a stable. Unfortunately, unregistered horses cannot be revived, so it is important for the player to visit a stable and register any horse with whom they would like to form a lasting bond. Once Link has provided the required offering, the revived horse will appear right in front of Link.
Where to get Endura Carrots
There are several locations where Link can regularly acquire Endura Carrots. They can be found near every one of Hyrule’seight Cherry Blossom trees, where players can make an offering to Satori, the God of the Mountain. Southwest of Satori Mountain, players can find a small patch of Endura Carrot at Rutile Lake, atcoordinates -2483, -0622, -0201. Additionally, once thefarmland in Hateno Villagehas been unlocked, Link can also cultivate and grow his own Endura Carrots.
How to Upgrade Horses with the Horse God Malanya
Horses can be upgraded by providing Malanya with specific cooked dishes depending on the statistics the player wishes to improve. Certain horses cannot be upgraded, including a select few unique horses such as the Giant Horse (Ganon’s Horse).
InTears of the Kingdom, every horse possesses four distinct abilities; except for Epona, who cannot Pull. Each ability is represented by a star rating ranging from one to five. These abilities includeStrength,Speed,Stamina, andPull.
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All horses that are capable of being upgraded can have each of these stats raised to a maximum of five stars. This means that, unlike inBreath of the Wild, players can use nearly any horse they’d like without any downsides, provided you have the materials necessary to upgrade its abilities.
To upgrade a horse’s abilities inTears of the Kingdom, Malanya will require an offering of specificcooked dishesdepending on which stat Link wishes to increase. If needed, Link canfind a Cooking Potnearby atcoordinates 4246, 2932, 0150, at the southwestern corner of Bloodleaf Lake. Here are all the recipes, and their ingredients, that Malanya will request to upgrade each of a horse’s abilities inTears of the Kingdom.
Ingredients (per serving)
★ → ★★
★★ → ★★★
★★★ → ★★★★
★★★★ → ★★★★★
Cost
All horses start with at least ★★ in Pull except for Epona, who does not have this ability.
Veggie Cream Soup:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available now for the Nintendo Switch.
