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Originally added through Breath of the Wild's expansion pass, the Travel Medallion allowed players to place a single fast-travel waypoint anywhere on the map, which Link could return to anytime. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the medallion has been worked into one of the main side plots.
In order to get the improved Travel Medallion, Link will first have to locate the Travel Medallion Prototype and return it to Robbie, Breath of the Wild's wacky ancient tech aficionado. This guide will explain how Link can find the prototype and get his hands on one of Tears of the Kingdom's most useful tools.
How to Begin Robbie's Questline in Tears of the Kingdom
Before he can get his hands on the Travel Medallion Prototype, Link must complete the previous steps in Robbie's questline. To find Robbie, Link must have access to Lookout Landing, available as soon as he descends from the Great Sky Island. Here he will meet Josha, one of Purah's researchers. Working with Josha will eventually lead Link to Robbie's questline.
Robbie's first quest will find Link descending to the Depths, where he will unlock Tears of the Kingdom's Camera feature. Once that is complete, Robbie will head to the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab (3779, -2123, 0251), just north of Hateno Village.
Here he will offer Link three upgrades to the Purah Pad: Sensor+, Hero's Path Mode, and the Travel Medallion. The first two tasks can be done quickly, especially if players fill their compendium on their own. The Travel Medallion, however, will require Link to complete a slightly bigger quest.
If Robbie does not leave Lookout Landing, Link may need to complete at least one of the four main temples to trigger his exit. The Rito Village quest from "Regional Phenomena" is the most common starting place.
Where to Find the Travel Medallion Prototype in Tears of the Kingdom
Robbie tells Link he cannot upgrade the Purah Pad until he gets the Travel Medallion Prototype from the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. The lab is found in the northeastern corner of the map, and Robbie explains that dangerous trespassers have taken it over.
The Akkala Ancient Tech Lab is found at the following coordinates: 4505, 3144, 0245. Technically, Link can head to the lab any time after receiving the "Presenting: The Travel Medallion!" mission. There are several Skyview Towers between Hateno and Akkala, and though it will make it easier for Link to know where he is going, it is not required.
When Link arrives at the tower and attempts to open the door, he'll be met with a Yiga Blademaster and a Yiga Foot Soldier. Once they are dealt with, Link can head inside. Here he'll find a man in Cece apparel, who is startled by Link's approach. His name is Konba, and he has apparently been making the Yiga's outfits, of which he gives Link his own Yiga Amor chest piece.
In the corner of the room, Link will find a stone chest. Open the chest to receive the Travel Medallion Prototype. Return the prototype to Robbie and let him upgrade the Purah Pad.
How to Use and Upgrade the Travel Medallion
To use the Travel Medallion, Link simply needs to choose the place he'd like to travel to, and enter the Key Items menu. Look for the Travel Medallion in the menu, hover over it, and select 'Place.' A blue travel gate will show up below Link, as well as on the map. Link will now be able to fast-travel to this location like any other waypoint.
How to Upgrade the Travel Medallion
When Link first acquires the Travel Medallion, Robbie tells Link that he'll be able to increase the number of travel gates that he can use. He informs Link the upgrade can be performed twice, once when Link acquires ten map data points and again when he acquires 15. This will bring the total number of gates to three.
Map data is acquired each time Link brings a Skyview Tower on. Once he has completed the required amount, simply return to Robbie and he'll perform the upgrade.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available now for the Nintendo Switch.