How to complete Elusive Tumbleweeds quest in Zelda Echoes of Wisdom

The residents of Gerudo Town often seek Zelda’s aid, offering valuable materials in return. If you’re here, you’ve likely met the Gerudo woman who longs for a tumbleweed. To assist her, here’s a guide on how to complete the Elusive Tumbleweeds quest in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Elusive Tumbleweeds quest guide

Any time you try to approach a tumbleweed in the Gerudo Desert, you’ll likely destroy it with a single touch. Fortunately, there is a way to keep it intact, satisfying the Elusive Tumbleweed quest. To do this, use Bind on the tumbleweed by pressing the ‘X’ button, similar to Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultrahand. Select the target with the ‘ZR’ trigger to make the process more accessible.

Since you’ll need to drag over the tumbleweed to the Gerudo woman, it’s best to stick around the quest area. The easiest place to do this will be at the Gerudo Town entrance since there will be plenty of tumbleweeds to work with. Once you’ve located one, position yourself directly behind the tumbleweed to keep it close to you (it’s pretty challenging to manage when it’s far away).

If you accidentally destroy a tumbleweed, don’t worry. There are usually more nearby. You can also circle around the Gerudo Town entrance to trigger their spawn. Just be cautious of enemies, as they can easily destroy the tumbleweed. I learned this the hard way when a Sand Piranha completely demolished it. So, stay alert and eliminate any foes with your Echoes.

When you have the tumbleweed in a Bind, go up the entrance’s stairs and take a left. Use the stairs on the right to maneuver it carefully to the character. I highly suggest not using the pathway on the left, given that there’s a cat in the way.

You may have to do this a few times due to the vulnerable nature of the tumbleweed. But, if you manage to do it, the Gerudo woman will reward you with two Unusual Crystals. The valuables will help you with your Swordfight form level, increasing your fighting power. Now, you can pat yourself on the back for completing the Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Elusive Tumbleweeds quest.