Zelda Breath Of The Wild Jee Noh Shrine

Okay, let's talk about Breath of the Wild. We all love it, right? Vast open world, cool puzzles, and...shrines. Lots and lots of shrines.

But I'm here to say something that might be controversial. Something that might get me yelled at by the internet. Are you ready?

Jee Noh Shrine: My Secret Shame

I think...I think the Jee Noh Shrine is overrated. There, I said it! Don't get me wrong, the idea is neat. But the execution? Eh.

It's the one in the Dueling Peaks region, remember? The one where you have to use the platforms to launch yourself across the room.

The "Challenge"

Supposedly, it's a test of your paragliding skills. A mastery of momentum! A true mark of a Hylian champion! Or...maybe not.

Let's be honest, it's mostly just flailing and hoping. I spent way too long just bouncing off walls.

My initial attempts were... less than graceful. More like a confused Cucco trying to fly.

Seriously, I bounced around like a pinball in a broken machine. I nearly threw my Switch across the room.

I'm pretty sure I accidentally discovered a few glitches during my attempts. Link can do some weird things when he's panicked.

The "Reward"

And for all that frustration, what do you get? A spirit orb. Another step closer to upgrading your stamina or health. Exciting!

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the upgrades. But the reward just doesn't seem to match the effort, you know?

Especially when some other shrines are genuinely clever and fun. This one just felt…awkward.

Unpopular Opinion Time

Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm terrible at judging distance. Maybe I have a fundamental misunderstanding of physics in Hyrule.

But I feel like this shrine gets a pass because it's "early game". As if that excuses the slightly janky mechanics.

Plus, there are other shrines that test your paragliding much better. Think of the wind shrines! Those were actually fun to navigate.

They actually required some strategy and thought. Not just blind leaps of faith. Pun intended, I guess.

It's not that the shrine is *bad*. It's just…forgettable. And a little bit annoying. Okay, maybe more than a little bit.

Am I Alone?

So, is anyone with me? Am I the only one who groaned when they saw that shrine on the map? Please tell me I'm not alone!

Let me know in the comments if you share my...unique perspective. Or if you think I'm completely wrong and the Jee Noh Shrine is a masterpiece of game design.

Either way, let's agree that Breath of the Wild is amazing. Even with its few slightly annoying moments. It's those moments that make us love it, right?

Okay, maybe not *love*. Tolerate? Endure? Barely survive? You get the idea.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go play Tears of the Kingdom and try to forget this ever happened.

Wish me luck. I have a feeling there will be even *more* shrines to complain about. And probably some new ways to launch myself into walls.

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed my little rant. May your paragliding be ever in your favor!