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Returning to Hyrule inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might notice that many locales have changed sinceBreath of the Wild. Rito Village is beset by a blizzard, Hateno’s stepped up its fashion, and Lurelin Village has a bit of a pirate problem, which is the core of the Ruffian-Infested Village quest.
This side adventure inTears of the Kingdomcan be stumbled upon pretty early. Different NPCs originally hailing from Lurelin can inform Link about what’s happening there, or you may just head straight for it. Either way, you’ll find the gorgeous coastal town in the southwest portion of the map.
As Rozel and Bolson tell you, the monsters have stormed Lurelin, attacking it by sea. Their method of attack has led to them being called pirates because it honestly fits the situation quite well. The townspeople want to return, but can’t until you drive out every monster.
How to clear out the Ruffian-Infested Village inTears of the Kingdom
Clearing out pirates seems like a task for the Hero of Time. There aren’t really any puzzles or tricks to this quest; instead, it’s a bit of an endurance run. Once you enter Lurelin Village, a health bar labelled Monster Forces will appear at the top of the screen.
This represents the overall strength of the occupying forces, and you’ll need to take them all out to reclaim Lurelin for its residents.
Finding the monsters is easy (aside from one, who’s hiding in a well). It’s taking them out that can be difficult, especially if you don’t have as many hearts, armor, or other resources pooled. Here are some tips:
The quest continues
Once you’ve seized the village, the residents can move back in. But completing the Ruffian-Infested Village quest is only the start. From here, you’ll be able to undertakethe Lurelin Village Restoration Project quest, which will see Link and Bolson teaming up to return Lurelin to its former glory.
