The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild features numerous intricate side quests that require players to solve riddles scattered across Hyrule. Among these, The Ancient Rito Song stands out as a memorable shrine quest located near Rito Village. Unlocking the hidden shrine rewards adventurers with valuable items and a Spirit Orb. Understanding the lyrics of the ancient verse is the key to solving this mystery efficiently.

Gathering the Verses in Rito Village

To begin the quest, players must speak with Bedoli in Rito Village to learn the first half of the song. Afterwards, locate her sister Laissa to recite the initial lines and obtain the remaining stanza. The complete song mentions a central pillar, high sun, and a warming flame that stirs the pedestal's soul. Listening carefully to these clues directs Link toward a specific location south of the village.

Locating the Pedestal and Timing the Event

Gliding south from Rito Village brings players to a designated shrine pedestal situated on a cliff edge. Looking back toward the village reveals a heart-shaped opening in the massive central rock pillar. Between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM in-game time, sunlight casts a shadow through this heart opening onto the pedestal. Setting up a campfire on the spot allows players to easily pass time until noon.

Activating the Bareeda Naag Shrine

Once the pedestal begins glowing red as the heart shadow aligns, action must be taken quickly. Players can ignite the pedestal using a Fire Arrow or by lighting a campfire directly on top of it. Striking the active platform causes the Bareeda Naag Shrine to rise from the ground nearby. Successfully triggering this mechanism completes the shrine quest portion of the challenge.

Conquering the Cannon Trials Inside

Inside the Bareeda Naag Shrine, Link encounters a launcher mechanism known as the Cannon Trial. Players must place round remote bombs into the chute and detonate them with proper timing to hit moving target switches. Detonating the explosives at the right moment opens the path toward the monk and yields extra treasure chests containing valuable diamonds. Completing these puzzles grants the final Spirit Orb reward.