Look, the Dueling Peaks region in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—and honestly, the version in Tears of the Kingdom too—is a total vertical nightmare for completionists. You see those two massive mountain halves and think, "Oh, a nice landmark." Then you realize there are dozens of little forest spirits hiding on the cliffs, under rocks, and behind waterfalls. Finding every Dueling Peaks Korok seed is basically a rite of passage for anyone trying to hit that 100% map completion or just desperately needing more weapon slots from Hestu.
It's tedious. You’re going to run out of stamina. You’ll probably slip off a wet rock right before reaching a pinwheel. But getting these seeds is the fastest way to upgrade your inventory early in the game because the Dueling Peaks Stable is one of the first major hubs you hit after leaving the Great Plateau.
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Why the Dueling Peaks Korok Seeds are So Tricky
Most players struggle here because the verticality is deceptive. You aren't just looking at the ground. You have to look at the ceiling of alcoves and the very tip of the broken peaks.
The geography is iconic. Eons ago, a dragon (or maybe just tectonic shift, depending on which NPC you believe) split a mountain in two. This created a massive canyon. The problem? Koroks love high places. If you aren't using a Revali’s Gale or a lot of stamina food, you’re going to spend hours just holding "Up" on the joystick.
The Peak-to-Peak Puzzle
One of the most famous seeds in this area involves the "Twin Sign" puzzles. You’ll find a pattern of statues or rocks on one peak, and you have to make the other peak match it perfectly. It's a classic Nintendo move. It forces you to look across the gap, realize something is missing, and then paraglide over to fix it. If you don't have the paraglider yet, don't even bother. Go finish the Plateau.
The Hidden Waterfalls
There are several seeds tucked behind the rushing water of the Squabble River. You might see a faint glow or a suspicious block puzzle through the mist. Pro tip: use Cryonis. A lot. Most people forget Cryonis exists once they get better runes, but in the Dueling Peaks, it's your best friend for reaching those awkward spots under the bridges.
The Most Missed Korok Locations in This Region
People always miss the one near the bridge. You know the one. The Big Twin Bridge and Little Twin Bridge carry a lot of foot traffic, but players usually just sprint across them on a horse. Stop. Look under the bridge. There’s almost always a jar hanging by a rope or a pinwheel tucked into the masonry.
Then there are the "Offerings." You’ll see statues with small bowls. Usually, they want an apple. Sometimes they want a Spicy Pepper because it's cold up there. If you see a row of three statues and only two have apples, it’s not a coincidence. It’s a Korok. Put the fruit in the bowl.
Climbing the Sheer Face
The "climb-and-jump" seeds are the worst. You'll find a yellow flower on a ledge halfway up the south peak. You touch it. It disappears and reappears twenty feet higher. Then thirty feet to the left. You have to chase this flower all the way up the mountain. If you run out of stamina, you fall, the flower resets, and you start questioning your life choices.
Pro Tip: Wear the Climber’s Bandanna. You can find it in the Ree Dahee Shrine, which is literally right inside the Dueling Peaks pass. It speeds up your climbing and makes these chase-sequences way less punishing.
Essential Gear for Hunting Seeds
Don't go in naked. Well, you can, but it’s harder.
- Zora Armor: Essential for swimming up the waterfalls to find the hidden alcoves.
- Stamina Food: Cook "Endy" foods (Endura Shrooms or Carrots). Having an extra yellow stamina bar is the difference between reaching a mountain-top Korok and plummeting to your death.
- The Korok Mask: If you have the DLC, this is a literal cheat code. It shakes and whistles when a seed is nearby. Without it, you’re basically playing "Where's Waldo" with a 100-hour clock.
How the Seeds Change Between BOTW and TOTK
If you're playing Tears of the Kingdom, the Dueling Peaks Korok seed locations have shifted. The map looks the same, but the puzzles are different. Now, you’ve got those "I need to reach my friend" Koroks. You’ll find one tired little guy with a giant backpack at the base of the mountain, and his friend is waving a smoke signal from the very top.
This is where Ultrahand comes in. Don't try to carry him. Build a hot air balloon. Or a rocket-powered plank. The physics engine in the sequel makes the Dueling Peaks a giant playground for engineering, whereas in the first game, it was just a test of your climbing endurance.
The Falling Rocks
In the newer game, look for the falling ruins. You can use Recall on a rock that just fell from the sky to ride it like an elevator back up to the top of the peaks. This is the smartest way to find the "Stump" seeds—those platforms with a leaf icon that start a timed race. If you trigger a race at the top and have to get to the bottom, it's easy. If it's the other way around, use Recall.
Common Myths About Dueling Peaks Seeds
Some people think there’s a Korok at the very bottom of the river that requires a specific heavy object. Honestly? Most of the "underwater" ones are just chests. The Koroks in the water are almost always "diving" circles. You see a ring of lilies? Jump into the middle of it. You don't need a heavy metal box; you just need a halfway decent dive.
Another misconception is that you can't get the seeds during a thunderstorm. You can, but you're a lightning rod. If you're climbing the metal-rich rocks of the Dueling Peaks during a storm, unequip your broadsword and shield. Nothing ruins a Korok hunt faster than getting struck by a bolt of lightning and tumbling 500 feet into the river.
Final Tactics for Your Map Completion
Start from the top and work your way down. It sounds counterintuitive, but paragliding down the face of the mountain allows you to spot suspicious patterns much easier than looking up from the canyon floor. Look for:
- Perfectly circular groves of trees. One tree will have too many or too few fruits.
- Isolated rocks on top of peaks. Pick them up. Always pick them up.
- Sparkling trails. If you see something "swimming" through the grass or air, run into it and press 'A'.
Once you clear the Dueling Peaks, you’ll have enough seeds to significantly boost your weapon stashes. This makes the rest of the game—especially the tougher areas like the Gerudo Desert or the Hebra Mountains—much more manageable because you aren't constantly dropping cool swords to make room for new ones.
Go grab the Ree Dahee Shrine for a fast-travel point right in the center of the action. From there, you can glide to almost 40% of the seeds in the immediate vicinity without ever having to touch the ground. Just watch your stamina bar. Use the map pins. Mark every stump you see so you don't have to keep checking a guide every five seconds. Happy hunting.
Next Steps for Your Journey
To make this even easier, you should head over to the Ree Dahee Shrine specifically to grab the Climber's Bandanna before you start your ascent. Once you've cleared the peaks, follow the road north toward Kakariko Village; there are several easy "rock-in-a-tree" seeds along that path that most players walk right past. If you're struggling with the block puzzles, try using the Stasis rune to highlight which blocks are moveable—it glows bright yellow, making the solution obvious.