In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players have the opportunity to obtain the elegant and powerful White Sword of the Sky, a weapon that first appeared as an amiibo-exclusive item in Breath of the Wild. While the classic method of scanning the Skyward Sword Link amiibo still functions in 2026, the game introduces a significant and immersive new pathway to acquire this blade through a dedicated side quest titled "The Mother Goddess Statue." This quest is not for the faint of heart, requiring dedication, exploration, and direct interaction with Hyrule's majestic dragons. Before setting out, many adventurers rightly wonder if the reward justifies the considerable effort involved in this multi-stage journey.

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The quest chain begins indirectly. By finding and speaking to Impa at the New Serenne Stable in the Tabantha region, players initiate the "The Dragon's Tears" side adventure. After aiding Impa, the path leads to the Forgotten Temple. Here, amidst ancient ruins, a massive toppled statue captures the eye—this is the Mother Goddess Statue. Interacting with it formally begins the quest to restore it and claim the sword. The statue tasks Link with aiding three other Goddess Statues located at the sacred springs scattered across Hyrule: the Spring of Power, the Spring of Courage, and the Spring of Wisdom.

Each of these springs presents its own minor challenge or puzzle to access the statue within. More crucially, aiding each statue requires a unique offering: a Dragon's Claw. Specifically, you must offer one claw from each of the three great dragons—Dinraal, Naydra, and Farosh—placing each claw into its corresponding spring (e.g., Naydra's Claw into the Spring of Wisdom). Only after all three claws have been offered can you return to the Forgotten Temple to find the Mother Goddess Statue restored. A final prayer to her grants the coveted White Sword of the Sky.

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Finding the springs is the first logistical step. The Spring of Courage is nestled in the Faron region, south of the Popla Foothills. Its precise coordinates are 0874, -2364, 0016. The Spring of Power lies west of the East Akkala Stable, hidden behind a wall of vines at coordinates 3708, 2602, 0000. These vines must be burned away, easily done with a Fire Fruit or the Vow of Yunobo ability. The Spring of Wisdom presents the most environmental challenge, situated at the freezing summit of Mount Lanayru (3918, -1331, 0466). Reaching it requires cold-resistant gear or consumables to survive the harsh climate.

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The core of the quest's difficulty lies in harvesting the Dragon Claws. Unlike in Breath of the Wild, the dragons in Tears of the Kingdom follow real-time, set flight paths that take them across the Surface and into the Depths. You cannot simply wait at a spring; you must intercept them along their routes. To obtain a claw, you must shoot an arrow directly at the dragon's hand (or foot). Getting into position requires skill: use the updrafts created by the dragons to gain altitude with your paraglider. Managing stamina is key; a useful trick is to quickly close and reopen the paraglider (X-button) while in an updraft to fully replenish your stamina wheel. The Vow of Tulin is also immensely helpful for closing the distance.

Let's break down the dragon patrols and the best interception points as of 2026:

  • Naydra: This ice dragon provides the claw for the Spring of Wisdom. She emerges from the Depths at the Naydra Snowfield Chasm, making the nearby Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower (3845, -1306, 0539) or Zakusu Shrine (3527, -1482, 0168) ideal fast-travel points. She later descends into the Depths at the East Hills Chasm near Kakariko Village.

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  • Dinraal: The fire dragon, source of the Spring of Power's claw. Dinraal enters the Depths via the Drenan Highlands Chasm (near Typhlo Ruins Skyview Tower) and emerges back to the surface at the East Akkala Plains Chasm, close to the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower (3493, 2019, 0188).

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  • Farosh: The lightning dragon, whose claw is for the Spring of Courage. Farosh exits the Depths at the East Gerudo Chasm (near Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower) and later dives into the Hills of Baumer Chasm, close to the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower (0602, -2118, 0098).

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So, is the White Sword of the Sky worth this epic hunt? The answer depends on your priorities as a player. Statistically, the sword has a base power of 24. This makes it a strong one-handed weapon, though notably weaker than the fully powered Master Sword. Its true value lies in its exclusivity and aesthetic. However, there are significant considerations:

⚠️ Key Limitations:

  • It is a unique weapon; you can only possess one at a time.

  • Like most weapons in Hyrule, it can and will break with use.

  • Unlike some special gear, it cannot be repurchased from Poe Statues after breaking.

This last point is crucial. If your hard-earned White Sword of the Sky shatters, the only way to get a new one is to repeat the core offering ritual: you must collect one Dragon's Claw from each of the three dragons all over again and present them to the Mother Goddess Statue. This makes it a somewhat high-maintenance treasure.

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Ultimately, pursuing the White Sword of the Sky via the Mother Goddess Statue quest is less about raw power and more about the journey itself. It serves as a compelling reason to engage deeply with the game's dragon mechanics, explore remote corners of the map, and complete a satisfying, multi-part narrative. For completionists and lore enthusiasts, it's an essential and rewarding endeavor. For players seeking the ultimate combat edge, the effort might be better spent elsewhere. Yet, for many, the sight of Link wielding this beautiful, sky-forged blade—earned through perseverance and direct communion with Hyrule's ancient spirits—is a reward that transcends mere attack numbers.