Here's how to solve the riddle about the fallen statue that is buried in a wall in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which you will need to reach the Abandoned Hebra Mine in the Depths. The fallen statue dead end is part of the quest "Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan".
In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Depths offer a whole bunch of mysteries to explore that greatly extend the Zelda universe . And there are even some quests that you can complete in the Depths. One of the questlines is called "Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan" and to complete it, you have to follow and defeat Master Kohga in four different abandoned mines in Hyrule's dark and creepy underworld.
To reach the different mines, you can usually just jump into a Chasm nearby and then follow the big stone statues. But when doing so to get to the Abandoned Hebra Mine, you will eventually find yourself in front of a fallen statue that is buried in the wall, making it impossible to proceed.
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Fallen Statue Dead End: How To Reach The Abandoned Hebra Mine
The fallen statue has caused a lot of confusion in the past and still does for new players. You can't just move it with your Ultrahand or your Recall ability, nor by using bombs or other items. And don't even think that the Zonai Wing lying next to the statue has anything to do with the riddle – it doesn't!
Another reason why so many players are struggling with this puzzle is because of a false assumption. While it's true that the Depths are a reflection of Hyrule's surface, that doesn't mean that every open path on the surface is also an open path in the Depths.
That clarified, the solution to the fallen statue riddle lies on the surface. There, you have to find a certain Chasm that will take you right into the heart of the Abandoned Hebra Mine.
When exploring the Depths, we recommend focusing on activating as many Lightroots as possible in the first place. Sure, you can also use Brightbloom Seeds to light up your surroundings, but considering the enormous size of the underground, enabling the Lightroots is just a lot more comfortable. It also helps you keep track of areas you haven't visited yet.
The aforementioned Chasm is hidden near Rito Village in the northwest of Hyrule. Get to the point marked on the map in the screenshot above.
You'll spot a campfire and a guy right next to it who will tell you that there is a hidden Chasm nearby.
And indeed, it's right beneath your feet. All you need to do is climb down the stone wall until you come to a small entrance that will lead you straight to the Chasm you've been looking for.
Just go through this Chasm, and voilà – you found the Abandoned Hebra Mine. Now prepare for another battle against evil Master Kohga. For more help on challenges in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, check out our guides at the end of this article!
The Role of Master Kohga & Yiga Clan in the Zelda Universe
The Yiga Clan is a group of rogue Sheikah who have turned their backs on the kingdom of Hyrule. One objective of the group is to eliminate Link as he poses a significant threat to the Yiga.
The leader of the Yiga Clan, Master Kohga, is a boss enemy characterized by his humorous nature and use of powerful, illusion-based attacks. Master Kohga was already present in Breath of the Wild; in Tears of the Kingdom, you'll face him several times during your journey.