Many players reach Gerudo Town in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and quickly discover that entering the city is not as simple as walking through the front gate. Unlike other settlements in Hyrule, Gerudo Town follows strict traditions that prevent men from entering. Since Link is turned away immediately, players must find another way inside.
Gerudo Town is located deep inside the Gerudo Desert and serves as the home of the Gerudo people. According to their customs, only women are allowed to enter the city. Men, known as “voe” by the Gerudo, are forbidden from entering.
Because Link is male, the guards stationed outside the entrance refuse to let him pass. No amount of fighting, climbing, or story progress changes this rule. To gain access, you must find a disguise.
Before obtaining the required outfit, you should travel to Gerudo Town itself. Once you arrive at the entrance, speak with the people near the gate. You will learn rumors about someone who discovered a way to enter the city despite the restrictions.
This information points you toward Kara Kara Bazaar.
Kara Kara Bazaar is located northeast of Gerudo Town and acts as a trading post in the middle of the desert. If you followed the road leading into the desert, you likely passed through the area already.
Once you reach the bazaar, climb to the top of the main building. There, you will encounter a mysterious individual named Vilia.
At first glance, Vilia appears to be a Gerudo woman. However, after speaking with the character, Link realizes that Vilia has also found a way to bypass the city’s rules.
After a short conversation, Vilia offers to sell Link a complete disguise. The outfit costs 600 Rupees and contains three pieces:
Buying the entire set automatically equips Link with the clothing. Besides allowing access to Gerudo Town, the outfit also provides heat resistance, which is extremely useful while exploring the harsh desert environment.
If you do not have enough Rupees, consider earning money by:
After gathering 600 Rupees, return to Vilia and purchase the set.
With the Gerudo Outfit equipped, head back to Gerudo Town. This time, the guards will allow Link to enter without any trouble.
Once inside, you gain access to:
Entering the city marks a major step in progressing through The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Under normal gameplay, the answer is no. The Gerudo Outfit is required to enter the city for the first time. While some glitches and unusual methods have been discovered by speedrunners and experienced players, these techniques are not intended and are unnecessary for regular play.
The outfit remains the easiest and most reliable method.
The disguise provides more than access to the city. It also offers several advantages:
Because of these benefits, purchasing the outfit is worthwhile even after completing the Gerudo storyline.
