There are so many fun things to do in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that don't involve the already brilliant main story.
Tears of the Kingdom is packed full of secrets, side-quests, and fun excursions. It's an incredibly well-executed example of an open-world game, where players are not punished for nurturing their curiosity. Tears of the Kingdom boasts over 100 side quests, and 60 side adventures - which are essentially extended, or particularly important quests. In addition to that, there are hours worth of playtime in the main storyline alone, making Tears of the Kingdom a rich and worthy investment.
For some players, finding and completing all the side quests and adventures is part of the appeal. That way, gamers get to explore the world fully and discover all the various secrets and rewards available. But there are many tasks and challenges beyond that; things that will truly allow players to earn the title of completionist. Thanks to the expansive world of Tears of the Kingdom, there's a lot more to do than just the main story.
Take Pictures For Every Stable
Technically this is a side quest, but one that many players may not ever end up interacting with. There are fifteen proper stables across Hyrule, and what players may not have noticed is that each stable has one or two empty frames hanging on the walls. There's a Stable Association hallmark in each one, so they look relatively inconspicuous.
Investigating one of these empty frames will prompt the stable owner to speak to Link. Basically, the Stable Association is trying to brighten up all the stables by providing frames to hang a painting in. Each stable owner will have a specific idea of what they want to paint, but they have no reference. Link will have to venture high and low across Hyrule to take pictures of certain areas and return to the stable, to show the owner. Every main stable has at least one frame, which makes it a lengthy operation.
Defeat Every Monster
This is a returning quest from Breath of the Wild, except it is monitored by Gralens of the Monster Control Crew instead of Kilton. Speaking to Gralens in the Lookout Landing bunker will prompt 6 total quests which ask Link to defeat a Gleeok, Hinox, Talus, Frox, Molduga and Flux Construct. Successfully beating one of each monster will close the quests, however, Gralens will then keep tabs on the number of each boss that remains undefeated throughout Hyrule. In order to gain this achievement, players will have to search for all of these monsters and defeat every single one. After Link has done so, speaking to Gralens will reward players with a shiny gold medal that secures his place as a legendary monster hunter. There's no shame in seeking out a guide to keep track of these battles since there are:
Discover The Depths and Find Every Bargainer Statue
The Depths are a new, extensive addition to Tears of the Kingdom that essentially provides twice the amount of area to explore. The Depths exist directly beneath Hyrule and are therefore the same size. It will likely take players hours to explore the area, let alone find anything worthwhile.
One goal players should strive for is to discover the entirety of The Depths. Although it may take some serious time and commitment, players who light up every lightroot in the game will receive a Dispelling the Darkness Medal. This medal doesn't serve a specific purpose but stands a testament to the dedication of the player as a bringer of light to Hyrule.
Another main goal in The Depths is to find all the Bargainer Statues. Players who haven't spent much time in the depths may not be familiar with Bargainer Statues, but the first one they will encounter is beside Josha in Lookout Landing. There are 7 total Bargainer Statues scattered around the depths, and discovering them will allow Link to purchase more and more key items with Poes instead of rupees. Players may want to discover the Bargainer Statues early on in the game because Link will be able to repurchase legendary weapons and armor like Biggoron's Sword and the Fierce Deity armor set.
Find and Fix Every Sign for Addison
Every player who has ridden their horse along the many roads of Hyrule will have encountered Addison, floundering at the side of the road as he struggles with a sign of President Hudson. Addison has been tasked with putting up these signs to advertise Hudson Construction - which players may remember from Breath of the Wild. The catch is, that Addison is just no good at it and can't figure out how to keep the sign standing long enough for him to fix it to the ground.
With a lot of determination and patience, players will have to help Addison a whopping 81 times in order to complete this extended task. Players will have to use Ultrahand to place various construction materials around the sign in order to keep it upright, so Addison can secure it. These signs will vary in difficulty, with some already almost stable and others standing on a needlepoint. This is one of the more worthwhile quests since Addison will give players multiple, actually useful, rewards every time they help him. If players can help Addison with all his signs, he will reward players with a very special gift.
Find Every Bubbul Frog and Give All Bubbul Gems to Koltin
Players may have noticed early on that there's a new addition to the many caves and tunnels around Hyrule: Bubbul Frogs. If gamers have ever wondered why a strange tick appears on the map for some caves and not others, it's because the tick only appears once Link has defeated the Bubbul Frog inside. Each Bubbul Frog will drop a Bubbul Gem, which players may be collecting for a while before they discover what they're actually for.
In order to kick this process into motion, players will have to head to the Woodland Stable in Eldin to once again encounter monster-enthusiast Kilton. He will be stood with his never-before-seen brother, Koltin, who is complaining about desperately wanting to transform into a Satori (a mythical creature, which some players may have discovered in Breath of the Wild). Players should complete the quests assigned during this encounter, and upon finding Koltin, Link will be able to trade in Bubbul Gems for various helpful and unique rewards. There are over 100 Bubbul Frogs to find, which can be a time-consuming challenge.
Find Every Korok
Koroks are a polarizing aspect of both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Some players enjoy locating all these woodland creatures, and others find it a very taxing quest. Tears of the Kingdom has even introduced a new form of obtaining Korok seeds, in which Link will encounter explorer Koroks who are crying to be reunited with their traveling buddy.
Whether players find them adorable or not, Koroks are the most dreaded part of the game for gamers who want a 100% completion rate. There are a staggering 1000 Korok seeds in total, gained by finding the Koroks that are scattered around Hyrule on cliff sides, logs, lakes, roadsides, under rocks, in grassy areas, and more. These pesky little creatures are by far the most monumental feat in any Zelda game, and committing to locating all of them is no small decision.
It's worth at least solving the Korok puzzles when players encounter them naturally since Korok seeds can be given to Hestu in exchange for more inventory space, which is integral for stocking up on good weapons. Finding all 1000 Korok seeds will prompt Hestu to give players a very strange gift whose only purpose is to make Hestu dance on command.
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