Completing all the side activities in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild requires patience and a good sense of direction. One particularly memorable side quest involves tracking down a missing Gerudo soldier who has wandered off into the dangerous, harsh desert environment. This comprehensive walkthrough provides the exact steps needed to rescue the lost warrior and claim your rewards from the military leaders in Gerudo Town.
How to Initiate the Side Quest
To begin this quest, you must first resolve the main crisis involving Divine Beast Vah Naboris to gain full access to the town's inner circles. Head over to the barracks area located within Gerudo Town and look for the military captain named Liana. Speaking with her reveals that a soldier named Barta has gone missing once again after leaving for an expedition near the giant remains to the southwest.The squad leaders are visibly frustrated by Barta's frequent disappearances, which adds a bit of humor to the situation. They will request your assistance in finding her since outsiders can travel more freely across the shifting sands. Make sure you are fully prepared for extreme desert temperatures before embarking on this rescue mission.
Locating the Gerudo Great Skeleton
Your destination is the Gerudo Great Skeleton, which is situated at the absolute southwestern corner of the game map. Navigating this region can be highly difficult due to a perpetual sandstorm that disrupts your radar and map interface. Following the general southwestern heading from the town will eventually lead you straight to the massive bones.
Using a sand seal is highly recommended to accelerate your travel across the dunes and dodge lurking enemies. As you approach the massive skull structure, the sandstorm will finally clear up, revealing a hidden shrine nearby. You will find Barta collapsed directly under the giant skeleton, visibly suffering from severe heat exhaustion.
Reviving Barta and Completing the Objective
When you speak to the stranded soldier, she weakly mutters about wanting a refreshing hearty durian to regain her strength. If you do not have this fruit in your inventory, you can easily gather some in the tropical Faron region or purchase them from vendors. Handing over the fruit immediately revives Barta, allowing her to realize how much trouble she has caused her superiors.
She will quickly return to the village on her own, freeing you to fast travel back to the barracks. Return to Liana at the training grounds to deliver the good news and conclude the investigation. The captain will reward your efforts with a silver rupee, and this completion brings you closer to obtaining the legendary Thunder Helm.