As a longtime Zelda fan, I decided to revisit Tears of the Kingdom in 2026, and I quickly fell back into Hyrule’s endless side content. One quest that had always eluded me was “Where are the Wells?” — a deceptively simple mission that sends Link hunting down every single well in the kingdom. This time, I committed to finishing it. What followed was a tour of Hyrule that took me from sleepy stables to ruined settlements, and it changed the way I explore the game.
The quest begins almost as soon as Link reaches Lookout Landing. In the northeastern corner of the compound, I found the Lookout Landing Well — likely the first well most players encounter. At the bottom, a character named Fera was waiting. Speaking with her kicked off “Where are the Wells?” and gave me a simple but sprawling objective: find every well in Hyrule. For each new well I reported, Fera handed over 10 rupees and told me exactly how many remained. That running count became my compass.
I learned quickly that this is not a quest you can brute-force. There are 58 wells in total, and the game does not notify you when you have visited them all. Fera’s tally is the only progress tracker, so I paid close attention every time I returned to her. If you are planning your own well hunt in 2026, here is the approach that worked for me.
Step 1: Unlock Sensor Plus Early
If you set out with the express purpose of finding wells, the Sensor Plus upgrade is non-negotiable. I made my way through Robbie’s quest line to upgrade the Purah Pad, then completed the “Presenting: Sensor +” mission. That allowed me to plug any compendium item into the Sensor system. I took a photo of a well, added it to the compendium, and set it as my sensor target. From then on, Link’s Purah Pad chirped whenever I was near a well. It felt like a metal detector for Hyrule’s hidden holes.
Step 2: Check the Obvious Landmarks First
Certain areas are almost guaranteed to have wells. I started with the main settlements — Hateno Village and Kakariko Village — and then swept through the stables. In my experience, stable wells are usually tucked behind the main structure, so I made a habit of circling each stable before moving on. Ruined settlements were another reliable bet. Whenever I saw crumbling walls or abandoned foundations, I activated Sensor Plus and walked a tight perimeter.
Here is a quick reference table I used during my hunt:
| Location Type | What I Found | My Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Main settlements | Wells in Hateno and Kakariko | Search side alleys and behind buildings |
| Stables | Usually behind the stable | Circle the entire stable once |
| Ruined settlements | Wells among debris | Use Sensor Plus before entering |
| Lookout Landing | The quest-starting well | Talk to Fera at the bottom |
Step 3: Treat Wells as Regional Checkpoints
Rather than hunting wells randomly, I divided Hyrule into regions and treated each well as a checkpoint. Hebra, Akkala, and Gerudo each had their own rhythm. In Hebra, I found wells tucked near snowy outposts. In Akkala, the autumn-colored hills hid a few surprises. Gerudo’s wells were often close to settlements and ruins, and the desert heat made the cool underground spaces feel like a reward.
Step 4: Return to Fera Regularly
Every time I found a new well, I returned to Fera at the Lookout Landing Well. She paid me 10 rupees per well and gave me an updated count. That feedback loop kept me motivated, especially during the late-game stretch when I had found more than 40 wells. I cannot stress this enough: pay attention to Fera’s number. Unlike many side quests, “Where are the Wells?” does not announce completion. If you lose track, you will be wandering Hyrule wondering whether you missed a well in a ruined settlement or a stable you already cleared.
Step 5: Claim the All’s Well Snow Globe
Once I had visited all 58 wells, I returned to Fera one final time. She paid out any remaining rupees and handed over the All’s Well snow globe. It is a small cosmetic reward, but it felt like a trophy for a genuinely exhaustive journey. In 2026, with Tears of the Kingdom still a staple of the Nintendo Switch library, this quest remains one of the best excuses to see every corner of Hyrule. It forced me to slow down, use the Sensor, and appreciate the tiny details that make the game’s world feel alive.
Would I do it again? Maybe not every well — but I am glad I did it once. If you are hunting wells this year, bring patience, unlock Sensor Plus early, and let Fera’s count be your guide. The snow globe is waiting.