The crossover event in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild introduced a special collaboration quest celebrating the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. This crossover allows players to embark on a sky-gazing scavenger hunt across Hyrule to unlock Rex's iconic outfit. By solving three riddles and tracking down red shooting stars, adventurers can claim a unique armor set that enhances Link's mobility.
Starting the Crossover Side Quest
Players automatically receive the quest notification upon updating their game to the required version. The quest log provides three cryptic clues pointing to distinct geographic landmarks located around Hyrule. To trigger the events, you must visit these locations at nighttime and look toward specific directions in the sky.
Decoding the Three Sky Locations
The first clue directs players to the center of the Bridge of Hylia, where looking toward the southern sky causes a red star to fall. For the second piece, travel to Skull Lake's right eye pillar and gaze into the eastern night sky. The final clue requires standing atop the peak of Hebra Mountain and watching the southeastern sky.
Claiming the Red Shooting Star Chests
Whenever you observe the correct direction at night, a bright red shooting star will crash into the terrain nearby. Following the glowing beam leads directly to a red treasure chest containing one piece of the armor set. Collecting all three drops rewards you with the complete Salvager Headwear, Vest, and Trousers.
Salvager Armor Stats and Set Bonuses
The complete Salvager armor set serves as a direct reference to Rex's main attire from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Each piece provides base defense stats alongside an individual boost to Link's swimming speed. When the entire set is equipped at once, Link gains a stamina reduction bonus when performing swim dashes.
