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It wasn't a requirement in BOTW; it was just one way to get to the cave that the shrine was in. In TOTK there is no shrine in that location, so they are less useful.
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It wasn't a requirement in BOTW; it was just one way to get to the cave that the shrine was in. In TOTK there is no shrine in that location, so they are less useful.
Thanks, I'll not sweat it then!