Tracking down Impa in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a crucial step for players wishing to uncover the full history of Hyrule. As a revered Sheikah elder, she directs Link toward ancient geoglyphs scattered across the realm. Locating her early in your journey unlocks essential story quests and offers vital context regarding Zelda's whereabouts.
Initial Location at New Serenne Stable
Players first encounter Impa standing near New Serenne Stable, located northwest of Lookout Landing in the Hyrule Ridge region. She is seen standing on a stone pedestal, closely inspecting a massive geoglyph carved into the nearby field. Speaking with her triggers the main questline focused on unraveling the mystery of the Dragon's Tears.
To assist Impa at this stage, Link must repair her hot air balloon using the Ultrahand ability. Once fixed, lighting the fire inside allows both characters to ascend into the sky. From this high viewpoint, players can clearly spot the hidden Dragon's Tear hidden within the geoglyph below.
Continuing the Geoglyph Questline
After completing her initial quest, Impa begins traveling to various geoglyphs distributed around Hyrule. Each ancient landmark contains a hidden memory tear that reveals a snippet of past historical events. Link can visit the Forgotten Temple in Hebra to find a comprehensive map detailing all geoglyph locations.
Finding each memory in sequential order provides a complete narrative arc of the kingdom's ancient past. Impa often waits near these sites to offer additional advice and guidance. Interacting with her at these locations enriches the player's understanding of the main lore.
Returning to Kakariko Village
Once Link locates all the Dragon's Tears and completes the main geoglyph questline, Impa leaves the field. She returns home to Kakariko Village, situated in the Necluda region. Players can find her inside her traditional residence, where she resumes her duties as an elder advisor.
Visiting Impa in Kakariko Village provides valuable endgame context and additional dialogue. She provides closure regarding the historical mysteries uncovered throughout your journey. Completing her quest line ensures players do not miss any key narrative elements of Tears of the Kingdom.
