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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an adventure-filled game that has captivated its players with its exciting challenges featured in the many Side Quests and Side Adventures. One of the most intriguing quests in this game is to unlock Tobio's Hollow Chasm, which is hidden away behind enigmatic Zonai locks. Zonai technology comes in many forms in the game and has led to some amazing designs from playing that have fused many devices together.

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Finding this hidden chasm can be quite challenging, but worry not, as we have prepared a detailed guide that will walk you through all the necessary steps to unlock Tobio's Hollow Chasm in Tears of the Kingdom. Once you find the Chasm, you can use it to head on down to the Depths.

Updated by Chad Thesen on July 28, 2023: This guide has been updated to feature new embedded links that can allow easier navigation for readers. These embedded links include one for a guide of some great fusions created by players, as well as how to use the Zonai dispenser so readers can try them for themselves.

The Secret of the Ring Ruins quest

Karakuri Village

To unlock Tobio's Hollow Chasm, you will first need to complete the "Secret of the Ring Ruins" quest. Head over to Kakariko Village and locate Paya. Once you find her, speak with her to begin the quest. After that, you will need to make your way over to the Ring Ruins.

Ring Ruines Stone Slab

Once you're there, head to the top of the location and capture a photo of the Ring Ruins Stone Slab using your Camera. After doing so, return to Paya and share your exciting new findings. This exchange will provide you with all the valuable information and guidance necessary to advance to the next stage of the quest.

Meeting Calip

Popla Foothills

Travel to the Popla Foothills, located south of Kakariko Village. Upon arrival, speak to Calip at coordinates 0586, -2105, 0093. He will ask you to collect the Charged Armor Set. These can be found at the following locations:

  • Charged Shirt: Located at Dracozu Lake (1004, -2538, 0013)
  • Charged Trousers: Located at Dracozu River (0952, -2705, 0012)
  • Charged Headdress: Located at Dracozu River (0979, -2827, 0012)

After collecting the Charged Armor set, equip it and head to the crypt located at coordinates 0651, -2730, 0019 in the same area, and place a Zonai Charge into that.

Traveling To Joku-U Shrine

Joku-U Shrine

You must travel to Dragonhead Island in the Faron Grasslands Sky region. Upon arrival, players should locate and enter the Joku-U Shrine. Inside the Joku-U Shrine, you will see the charged door obstructed by vines. Cut the vines and enter through the door. Before proceeding further, you must remove all iron gear and weapons from Link to avoid lightning strikes and have at least 10 hearts.

Completing The Joku-U Shrine Quest

Flying Zonai Device

Once inside, pick up a Zonai relic from the altar, and use the game's fusion mechanic to construct a flying Zonai device, and follow the light beam. Once you arrive at your destination, place the Zonai relic onto the empty altar. Doing so will complete the Joku-U Shrine quest and unlock Tobio's Hollow Chasm.

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