In 2026, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom remains a high-water mark for open-world adventure. Even with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition smoothing out frame rates and loading times, Hyrule's wells still hide nasty surprises. One such surprise waits at Gerudo Canyon Stable, where a side adventure called 'The Blocked Well' turns a simple journalism gig into a monster-filled dungeon crawl. The quest belongs to the 'Potential Princess Sightings!' side adventure chain, the same chain that eventually rewards Link with the Froggy Armor set. To start it, Link first needs to speak with Traysi at the Lucky Clover Gazette, located at coordinates (-3253, 1763, 0119) in the Tabantha Frontier. There, he becomes a junior journalist and meets Penn, a large Rito with a nose for news and a wingspan that will not fit down a well.
A Rito-Sized Problem at Gerudo Canyon Stable
The trail leads Link to Gerudo Canyon Stable and the nearby Gerudo Canyon Well at coordinates (-2817, -2233, 0029). On arrival, he finds the stable closed tighter than a drum. Princess Zelda has issued orders forbidding access to the well, and that ban has caused a water shortage. No water means no business, and no business means a lot of unhappy travelers. Penn is standing outside, looking like he is in a real pickle. He explains the situation, but he cannot investigate personally. His bulky Rito frame is no spring chicken when it comes to squeezing into tight underground spaces. Link, however, can jump in without a second thought. That is when 'The Blocked Well' officially begins.
While at the stable, Link can also pick up 'Piaffe, Packed Away,' another side quest that makes the trip doubly worthwhile. But the well is the main event, and it is a straight shooter: go down, break the blockage, and find out what the Princess is trying to keep hidden.
Down the Rabbit Hole: Breaking the Blocked Well
Link dives into the well and splashes into a pool of water. After swimming to the nearby shore, he spots a solid wall of breakable stones. This is the blockage that started all the trouble. To smash through, he can fuse a weapon with a nearby boulder or use a Bomb Flower. The Bomb Flower is the quicker option, and it is worth every rupee. Sometimes Link has to bite the bullet and blow a hole in the problem.
Once the wall crumbles, the cat is out of the bag. Behind it lies a large room crawling with enemies: two Black Lizalfos and one Blue Lizalfos armed with a bow. These foes are no joke. In close combat, they can shred Link's hearts in seconds. The smart play is to keep distance and use ranged weapons, ideally arrows fused with Bomb Flowers. A few well-placed shots can thin the herd before Link ever has to swing a sword.
Lizalfos, Like Like, and a Radiant Shield
After the first group falls, a Like Like attached to the wall behind Link makes its move. This slimy ambusher must be defeated too, and it drops a chest containing a Radiant Shield. That shield alone makes the detour worth the trouble. Beyond the Like Like, an Electric Lizalfos waits at the entrance to the next room. This enemy is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to frustration. Its electric attacks make Link drop his weapons, and it loves to jump onto him, making ranged attacks tricky. Patience and shock-resistant gear go a long way here. Once it is dead, Link can collect various mushrooms in the small cave room.
Penn's Reward and the Princess's Real Reason
Once every enemy in the cave is defeated, Penn calls out from above. Link is teleported out of the well, and the two journalists compare notes. Link explains what he saw inside, and they conclude that Princess Zelda closed the well to protect everyone from the monsters. It was not a whim or a power trip. It was a safety measure, even if it left the stable high and dry. Penn rewards Link with Rupees and additional bonus rewards based on how far the player has progressed in the 'Potential Princess Sightings!' quests. The more of these quests Link completes, the better the payout. Completing the whole chain eventually earns the Froggy Armor set, which is a godsend for anyone who hates slipping on wet walls.
| Quest Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | The Blocked Well |
| Quest Chain | Potential Princess Sightings! |
| Location | Gerudo Canyon Well |
| Coordinates | (-2817, -2233, 0029) |
| Key Reward | Rupees, bonus rewards, progress toward Froggy Armor |
| Notable Loot | Radiant Shield, mushrooms |
Quick Tips for 2026 Travelers
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Bring Bomb Flowers and plenty of arrows. 💣
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Fuse a boulder to a weapon if bombs are scarce. 🪨
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Use ranged attacks against Black and Blue Lizalfos. 🏹
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Watch out for the Electric Lizalfos and its disarm attacks. ⚡
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Clear the Like Like for a Radiant Shield. 🛡️
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Complete other Potential Princess Sightings! quests for bigger bonuses. 📰
In 2026, 'The Blocked Well' is still a small but memorable slice of Tears of the Kingdom. It combines journalism, monster hunting, and a classic Zelda mystery into one tidy side quest. Penn may not fit down a well, but Link does, and that makes all the difference. For players chasing the Froggy Armor or just looking for a good scrap, this quest is well worth the dive. 🐸
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