You’re trekking through the freezing winds of the Hebra Mountains or maybe sweating through your armor in the Akkala Highlands, and you stumble upon a massive, silent statue of a woman. It’s haunting. It’s beautiful. If you’ve played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you know exactly what these are, but in Tears of the Kingdom, the 3 goddess springs serve a much more mechanical and lore-heavy purpose than just being a place to dump a scale for a shrine.
They feel older now.
The Springs of Courage, Wisdom, and Power are basically the spiritual anchors of Hyrule. Honestly, most players just stumble into them while exploring, but if you’re trying to upgrade the "Of the Wild" set or you're chasing the Mother Goddess Statue questline, these locations become mandatory stops on your map. It isn't just about the loot, though. There is something deeply atmospheric about how Nintendo redesigned these areas to feel reclaimed by nature—or corrupted by gloom—compared to how they looked a few years ago in the timeline.
The Spring of Wisdom: Mt. Lanayru’s Frozen Heart
High up on Mount Lanayru sits the Spring of Wisdom. It’s cold. Like, "lose three hearts in ten seconds" cold if you aren't wearing the Snowquill set or eating some spicy peppers. In the previous game, this was where you saved the dragon Naydra from the Malice. In Tears of the Kingdom, the vibe is a bit different. Naydra is free, gliding through the skies and occasionally diving into the Depths, but the spring itself remains a point of pilgrimage.
Finding it is easy if you have the Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower unlocked. You literally just paraglide south. But what’s interesting here is the Mother Goddess Statue quest. You'll find that the massive statue at the Forgotten Temple has fallen, and to restore it, you have to visit each of the three springs.
When you talk to the statue at the Spring of Wisdom, she’s distressed. She wants a claw from Naydra. This is where the game tests your patience. You can't just fast-travel and expect the dragon to be there; you have to track its flight path. Naydra circles the Lanayru and Necluda regions, and catching her requires timing your jump from a Sky Island or a tower. Dropping that claw into the water feels rewarding because the statue’s voice actually changes—it gets stronger. It’s a small detail, but it makes the world feel reactive.
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The Spring of Power: Akkala’s Hidden Sanctuary
The Spring of Power is tucked away in the Akkala Highlands, specifically between North Akkala Foothills and the Ordorac Quarry. It’s arguably the most "classic" looking of the 3 goddess springs because of the lush greenery and the deep, circular pool. If you're coming from the East Akkala Stable, just head west. You can't miss the giant hole in the ground.
This spring is tied to Dinraal, the fire dragon.
If you’re hunting for the "Of the Wild" armor upgrades, you’re going to be spending a lot of time here. The statue asks for Dinraal's Claw. Pro tip: Dinraal flies across the northern edge of the map, right above the Deep Akkala and Eldin regions. The easiest way to snag the claw is to wait on the rocks near the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab or jump from the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower.
One thing people get wrong about these springs is thinking they are just for quests. They are actually some of the best places in the game to farm "silent princesses" and other rare flora. The developers clearly intended for these to be "safe zones" in a world that is increasingly dangerous due to the Upheaval. Even the music shifts when you enter the radius of the spring. It’s peaceful. It’s a breath of fresh air after fighting a Lynel or a Gleeok.
The Spring of Courage: The Faron Jungle’s Maw
Deep in the Faron region, hidden within the "mouth" of a giant stone dragon, lies the Spring of Courage. This is the one that usually trips people up. The Faron jungle is dense, vertical, and constantly raining. Navigating it is a nightmare if you don't have the Froggy Armor or a lot of stamina.
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The spring is located at the end of the Dracozu River. If you look at your map, the river actually looks like a long, winding snake, and the spring is right where the "head" would be. It’s incredibly cool environmental storytelling.
Farosh, the lightning dragon, is the patron of this spring. Getting Farosh's claw is a bit of a pain because of the constant lightning strikes in Faron. You’ll want the Lightning Helm or the Rubber Set before you try to land on Farosh’s back. Drop the claw in the water, and the statue will be satisfied.
Why the Mother Goddess Statue Quest is Essential
You might be wondering, "Why bother?"
Once you’ve visited all 3 goddess springs and offered the claws of Naydra, Dinraal, and Farosh, you head back to the Forgotten Temple in Hebra. The massive Mother Goddess Statue, which was previously lying face-down on the floor, will be restored. Your reward? The White Sword of the Sky.
For long-time fans, this is a huge deal. This sword is a direct reference to Skyward Sword. It’s not just a powerful weapon; it’s a piece of Zelda history. It has a base attack of 24, which isn't the highest in the game, but its "extra durable" hidden stat makes it a fantastic mid-to-late game reliable blade. Plus, you can't get it anywhere else.
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A Few Things You Might Have Missed
Don't just run in and out. Most people ignore the surroundings.
- Dragon Tracking: Dragons in Tears of the Kingdom no longer spawn at specific times like they did in Breath of the Wild. They move in a real-time loop. If you miss a dragon at a spring, check the nearby Chasms. They frequently dive underground now.
- The Goddess Statues: Every small Goddess Statue in the game will give you the same dialogue about the Mother Statue once the quest is active. You don't have to guess where to go next; the game subtly nudges you toward the next spring.
- Material Farming: These springs are reset every Blood Moon. If you need Endura Carrots or specific elemental plants, mark these springs on your map with a leaf icon. They are gold mines for cooking ingredients.
The 3 goddess springs represent the old world of Hyrule trying to survive the new chaos of the Upheaval. They provide a sense of continuity that Tears of the Kingdom desperately needs amidst all the new Zonai technology and sky islands.
Your Next Steps in Hyrule
If you haven't started this quest yet, start with the Spring of Wisdom. It's the most visually striking and usually the easiest to access early on via the tower. Once you've cleared that, move to Akkala for the Spring of Power, and save the Spring of Courage for last, as the Faron jungle is much easier to handle once you have more stamina or specialized gear.
Check your inventory for dragon parts before you go. If you happen to have a scale but not a claw, remember that you have to hit the dragon's feet to get the claw to drop. Hitting the body gives you a scale, and hitting the head gives you a horn. You can only get one part every 10 minutes of real-world play (watch for the dragon's glow to return).
Go to the Forgotten Temple first to trigger the questline formally by interacting with the fallen statue. This ensures all the dialogue at the 3 goddess springs triggers correctly so you aren't making multiple trips to the same location. Once you have the White Sword of the Sky, keep it in your collection or use it for high-tier fusions—it looks incredible when fused with a Light Dragon horn. ---