How to Build a Fan Raft with Ultrahand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, use Ultrahand to join logs into a platform and attach a Zonai Fan at the back. Aim its airflow behind the raft so the platform moves forward. Put the build in shallow water, climb aboard, and strike the fan to turn it on. Test the direction before using it for a longer crossing.

Assemble the platform on the shore

1. Find floating materials such as logs and a Zonai Fan. Choose a build spot with enough flat space to rotate the pieces.
2. Select Ultrahand, lift a log, and attach it alongside another log. Line up the ends and keep the platform broad enough to stand on.
3. Add another log if you need more room. Leave a clear place near the center for Link.
4. Pick up the fan with Ultrahand, rotate it, and attach it near the middle of the rear edge. Its airflow should point away from the direction of travel.
5. Lift the raft into shallow water, board it, and strike the fan to activate it. Watch which way the raft moves.

Build the first raft for one job. A wide, even platform with one centered fan is easier to troubleshoot than a heavy build with several parts. If one side is weighted down or the fan sits at an angle, correct the arrangement on land before you commit to a crossing.

Check the attachments after you move the build. If a log didn't attach, it may be left on the shore when you lift the raft. Look for the whole structure to move together. Put it down again if a part falls away or you can't see where the fan is pointing.

Test direction before leaving shallow water

Place the raft so the front points toward your destination. Board it from a position where you can reach the fan and still stand near the center. Activate the fan and watch the first short movement. If it pushes toward the shore, turn it off and rotate the raft or fix the fan direction.

An off-center fan can make the raft turn. If it constantly veers when you want a straight crossing, stop and inspect the placement. Move the fan nearer the centerline and try again. A tilted fan can also waste some of its push. Align it with the direction you want before adding another device.

For example, if you intend to reach the opposite bank, point toward a clear landing place rather than the first piece of shore you can see. Test the raft for a moment where you can still step back to land. Confirm that the destination stays ahead of you before using more battery.

Manage battery and plan a landing

Zonai devices draw from Link's available energy while operating. Check the energy display during the first test and choose a crossing that fits what your setup can do. Aim for a reachable bank. If the route is long, check for a nearer landing you can use if the raft slows or stops.

A basic raft without a Steering Stick depends heavily on how you position it before starting. Keep the initial route simple. For a more complicated crossing, build and test a steering setup separately if you have the device. Changing the design midstream is harder than learning it near the shore.

As you reach land, turn off the fan when you can do so safely. Move to stable ground before trying to reposition the raft. If you need it again, keep it close enough to recover from the bank.

Fix a raft that drifts, spins, or won't start

If it drifts without power, verify that you activated the fan and have energy available. Check that the fan is attached to the raft. If it runs but the raft moves in the wrong direction, examine the airflow and rotate the fan or the platform on shore.

If it spins, center the thrust and inspect how the logs sit in the water. Test after each change so you can tell whether the fan position or platform shape caused the problem. Keep Link close to the middle during the test.

Once the raft moves straight and you can stop near a bank, use the same build for a short real crossing. Add more devices only when you know what the basic raft can't do for the route you want.