The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild features numerous side quests that enrich its expansive open world. Among these, A Wife Washed Away is a memorable task that tests Link's exploration skills across Hyrule. Understanding how to initiate and complete this quest helps players clear their adventure log while earning useful stamina-boosting rewards.
Starting the Quest in Zora's Domain
To unlock this side quest, players must first appease Divine Beast Vah Ruta in the Lanayru region. Once the main story hurdle is complete, travel to Zora's Domain and locate a worried Zora named Fronk. Speaking with Fronk reveals that his wife, Mei, went fishing and has not returned home.
Fronk worries that the swollen river currents may have carried her far downstream. Accept his request to investigate her whereabouts, which officially begins the quest line in your log.
Locating Mei at Lake Hylia
Although the quest starts in Zora's Domain, Mei is located significantly further south at Lake Hylia. Fast traveling to Lake Tower provides an excellent vantage point to glide down toward the water below. Look for a cluster of small islands situated near the center of the lake.
Mei can be spotted swimming around or standing on one of the smaller islets in the southeastern section of the lake area. Approach her and initiate a conversation to inform her that Fronk is worried about her safety. She will realize how far she drifted while fishing and prepare to return home immediately.
Claiming Your Rewards and Quest Completion
Before heading back to Zora's Domain, Mei thanks Link for the reminder by handing over her catch. She rewards you with five Staminoka Basses, which serve as valuable cooking ingredients for restoring stamina meters. After receiving the items, the quest automatically marks itself as complete in your adventure log.
You can later visit Zora's Domain to find Fronk and Mei reunited happily near their home. This quick expedition highlights how water currents in Hyrule connect distant regions seamlessly.
