Tears of the Kingdom is the highly-anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, one of the most popular Legend of Zelda games ever made. Tears of the Kingdom masterfully combines classic features with new concepts; it’s the perfect game for any Zelda fan!
Voltfin Trout are likely a familiar material to anyone that played Breath of the Wild. This rare resource first debuted in Breath of the Wild and has made its reappearance in Tears of the Kingdom, though it’s much harder to find in the sequel than its predecessor. Keep reading to find out where you can find Voltfin Trout in Tears of the Kingdom!
Where to Find Voltfin Trout in Tears of the Kingdom
Voltfin Trout are easily some of the most useful fish in Tears of the Kingdom. Unfortunately, they also happen to be some of the most difficult to find.
There is currently only one known location of Voltfin Trout in Tears of the Kingdom, and unfortunately, it’s not the easiest to get to. These fish are definitely worth the effort of tracking down, however, and if you happen to be exploring in this area anyway, then you may as well stop in and catch yourself some trout:
- Hebra Plunge Lake
This guide will be updated if more Voltfin Trout locations are discovered, but for now, the Hebra Plunge lake is the only area where players can find them.
If you look at the map below, you’ll notice two lakes side-by-side between the Hebra Mountains and the Tabantha Frontier; the oddly shaped lake on the right is the Hebra Plunge lake.
It’s unknown whether or not the developers will add more Voltfin Trout locations to the game in the future, but for now, just make sure you fish up as many as possible in Hebra Plunge lake before moving on!
Also, in addition to Voltfin Trout, you can also find many other types of fish and even a few Korok Seeds at Hebra Plunge as well; if you happen to be in the area, don’t waste your trip!
Uses for Voltfin Trout in Tears of the Kingdom
Voltfin Trout have a lot more uses than you think! As many types of fish are, the Voltfin Trout is mostly used in cooking recipes, but that’s not all! The Voltfin Trout can be eaten raw or cooked, but if used in a recipe, it will add the Electro Effect to the dish.
The Electro Effect is a temporary buff in Tears of the Kingdom. When a player eats a dish that has the Electro Effect, they will gain a temporary resistance to all electricity and electric attacks. This comes in extremely handy during Blood Moons or boss fights!
Here is a full list of recipes that the Voltfin Trout can be used in:
- Frozen Trout
- Roasted Trout
- Fish Skewer
- Fish and Mushroom Skewer
- Salt-Grilled Fish
- Monster Stew
In addition to adding the Electro Effect, if a Voltfin Trout is used in a dish that grant a Special Effect, it will increase the overall duration of the effect by a whopping 2 minutes and 30 seconds!
Regardless of what you’re cooking in Tears of the Kingdom, you definitely want Voltfin Trout to be a part of it!
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Voltfin Trout aren’t the only rare materials in Tears of the Kingdom that are near-impossible to find. If you struggle to find rare materials like Blue Nightshade, Crystallized Charges, or even Mushrooms in this game, then just take a peek at all of Gamer Journalist’s helpful Tears of the Kingdom guides!
