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Though you’ve got plenty to worry about as you traverse the kingdom of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you’ll keep bumping into Addison, a perhaps too-faithful employee of Hudson Construction. Addison has been given the task of hanging signs for Hudson Constriction all around Hyrule, but not one of his signs will stay standing on its own.
Thankfully, Link is able to use Ultrahand to forge solutions for Addison that help him keep the signs standing. Our guide will tell you where to find Addison in Tears of the Kingdom, and how to help him.
This guide contains small spoilers for elements of Tears of the Kingdom.
How Do I Help Addison Hold Up Signs?
As you venture through Hyrule, you'll see a lone man trying to support a broken sign. This is Addison, an employee of Hudson Construction who is passionate about not letting the signs he's building hit the ground.
The first time you see Addison will be fairly early, as you leave Lookout Landing to find Captain Hoz at Hyrule Castle on direction from Purah when you first land in Hyrule.
However, Addison can't do this project on his own - his signs are broken, and he needs your help making sure the glory of President Hudson can stand tall.
When you speak to Addison, you're able to tell him to let go of the sign, and by default, the sign will fall out and hit the ground, prompting panic from Addison.
In order to help Addison with his frustrating sign construction (seriously, this man is going to build houses after this?), you'll need to make ample use of your new Ultrahand ability. Sure, players are using it to torture Addison instead, but if you help him, he'll offer you an assortment of loot.
Every time you find Addison, you'll also find a nearby platform of complimentary building materials, provided so kindly by Hudson Construction, Addison's company.
Fuse these materials and use them to support Addison's sign. You can't fuse the materials to the sign, but you can set them on the ground in a way that the sign will stay standing when Addison lets go.
When you're all set with your build, tell Addison to let go of his sign. He hesitantly listens, and he rewards you if his sign stays standing after he's dropped his grip on it. He'll remark, "H-he's standing?" to let you know when this has been achieved.
Below are all the rewards we've received by helping Addison. You'll receive three of these items each time you help Addison.
- Rupees in varying amounts.
- Cooked meals, typically a Rice Ball dish but occasionally with additional effects.
- Sleepover Tickets that allow you to spend a free night at a stable.
- Bomb Flowers.
- Puffshrooms.
Tips To Keep President Hudson Standing
The mission to help Addison would be too easy if all the signs were broken in the same way, though, so you'll find a number of problems with Addison's signs each time you see him. Your designs will not often be pretty, but they don't need to be - they just need to hold up the sign.
Addison's signs, terrains, and available materials will be different each time you see Addison, so be sure to check out the sign before trying to fix it. Keep in mind that the sign will almost always fall opposite of Addison.
You've likely noticed before running into Addison how finicky the physics engine is in Tears of the Kingdom, so rushed signs won't typically work.
That said, the sign only needs to stay up for a few seconds to wow Addison into finishing the construction.
Players have had the best luck using large boards for a flat base on which to attach their other materials. This provides you with a stable, flat ground, which might not always be where Addison is building his sign.
You can also use the environment to help, too - anything like boulders, snowballs, or anything you can grab with Ultrahand is a viable piece of the solution.
But you aren't limited to the provided building materials or the environment when helping Addison, though. If you have any Zonai devices that can help out, you're free to use them.
Whether it's conventional uses like Stakes for support, or a more "creative" solution, the option is always on the table.
If you find a configuration that works well with Addison's signs, save it in your Autobuild catalog for faster construction later on.
Where To Find Addison In Tears Of The Kingdom
As you continue to unlock the map of Hyrule throughout Tears of the Kingdom, you'll continue to bump into Addison and his busted sign in dozens of different spots.
Addison will primarily be found along mapped roads, effectively erecting Hudson Construction billboards for travelers throughout Hyrule. That said, he can also be pretty far off the beaten path as well, so be vigilant as you explore.
Grab one of your horses from the conveniently-located stables along the route and take off along the winding roads of Hyrule.
We found it helpful to mark where you saw Addison on your map with a pin of some kind, to keep track of where you've been and where you've already helped put up a sign.
Addison is advertising in a lot of places, so marking them off will be especially helpful when cross-referencing our list below.
We've done our best to organize the tables below into the major regions of Hyrule, but you may find some signs that straddle regional borders filed into the neighboring area.
Addison Locations In Akkala
Where To Find Addison In The Akkala Region
Area of Akkala | Location |
|---|---|
Deep Akkala | On the path up from East Akkala Stable, toward the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab |
In the grass in the V-shaped split in the path just south of East Akkala Stable | |
On the side of the path between Ordorac Quarry and Ocotorok Lake on the mainland not far from Rist Peninsula | |
Akkala Highlands | On the path running between the East Akkala Plains Chasm and Tarrey Town, North of Lake Akkala |
Directly South of the South Akkala Stable, on the other side of the path | |
Just north of Skull Lake, up on the ridge that overlooks it | |
South of Ulria Grotto, West of Davdi Island on a high peak. |
Addison Locations In Central Hyrule
Where To Find Addison In The Central Hyrule Region
Area | Location |
|---|---|
Great Hyrule Forest | On the path through the Drenan Highlands, West of Drenan Highlands Chasm |
Hyrule Ridge | On the path going North from New Serenne Stable, East of Lindor's Brow |
On the South side of the small lake between New Serenne Stable and Ludfo's Bog to the West | |
On the path going North from Outskirt Stable past Great Fairy Kaysa, toward Manhalla Bridge | |
On the path between Seres Scablands and Tamio River (directly under "Hyrule Ridge" if you zoom out on the map) | |
On an outcropping directly West of Satori Mountain, South of Washa's Bluff | |
East of Satori Mountain in Nima Plain, on the path heading South toward Safula Hill | |
Hyrule Field | Directly South of Hyrule Castle (this is likely the first time you meet Addison, as Link is on his way to find Captain Hoz at Hyrule Castle and must pass nearby) |
Just outside the Applean Forest by Hylia River, South of Orsedd Bridge in Romani Plains | |
South from Hyrule Skyview Tower, at the T-intersection North of the Forest of Spirits |
Addison Locations In Eldin
Where To Find Addison In The Eldin Region
Area | Location |
|---|---|
Eldin Canyon | On the path running North of Pico Pond, West of Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower |
On the path North from the Southern Mine toward Goron City | |
Death Mountain | Directly Southwest of the Bridge of Eldin |
On a rocky ridge almost directly East of Death Mountain as you descend the Eastern face, by Momosik Shrine | |
Not far South from the Death Mountain Foothill Cave as you follow the rocky path toward Death Mountain West Site | |
Eldin Mountains | Northeast of Gut Check Rock, South from Kimayat Shrine |
Headed down the Isle of Rebac toward the Thyphlo Ruins, East from the Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower |
Addison Locations In Faron
Where To Find Addison In The Faron Region
Area | Location |
|---|---|
Faron Grasslands | East of Mount Granajh, West of Oseira Plains |
Where the path ends by Pappetto Grove, West of Menoat River and North of Laverra Beach | |
In the rocks off the pathway just West of Haran Lake, by Highland Stable | |
Lake Floria | East of Hylia Bridge's Southern point, over Lake Hylia |
Where the path splits between Atun Valley and Temto Hill after passing through Ebara Forest |
Addison Locations In Gerudo
Where To Find Addison In The Gerudo Region
Area | Location |
|---|---|
Gerudo Highlands | By Meadela's Mantle, just Southeast of the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower |
Gerudo Canyon | Just Southeast of the Gerudo Canyon Stable |
Just Northeast of the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower on a ledge | |
On the path South of Koukot Plateau (East from Mount Nabooru, practically right next to where the map says "Mount Nabooru") | |
Slightly east of Mount Nabooru Well, East of where the path splits off to head South | |
On the path East of Spectacle Rock |
Addison Locations In Hebra
Where To Find Addison In The Hebra Region
Area | Location |
|---|---|
Tabantha Tundra | Just past the split in the split in the path that takes you East into Drenan Highlands (Northeast of Mayausiy Shrine on the map, but at a much higher elevation) |
Along the path through the South Tabantha Snowfield from Snowfield Stable, north of the enemy camp | |
North of the Great Fairy Mija, past the Frost Gleeok | |
Hebra Mountains | Just before the Hebra Trailhead Lodge if you follow the path that splits off toward the Flight Range |
Just Northwest of the Hebra South Summit Cave | |
North of the Sturnida Secret Hotspring to the Northwest of Lake Kilsie, in Sturnida Basin | |
Tabantha Frontier | South of Piper Ridge, just before crossing the Tabantha Great Bridge |
Addison Locations In Lanayru
Where To Find Addison In The Lanaryu Region
Area | Location |
|---|---|
Mount Lanayru | Northeast of the Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower if you fly toward Wintre Island, by the Frost Talus |
By the Lanayru Bay on the lowest level of Samsa Plain, Northeast from trotter's Downfall | |
Lanayru Wetlands | On a high point North of the Lanayru Wetlands Chasm on Mercay Island |
Lanayru Great Springs | In Brynna Plain, Southeast of Apogek Shrine |
Addison Locations In Necluda
Where To Find Addison In The Necluda Region
Area | Location |
|---|---|
West Necluda | In the Popla Foothills north of Dracozu Lake, Southeast of the Popla Hills Skyview Tower |
On the path between the Pillars of Levia and Bonooru's Stand | |
East Necluda | Between Meda Mountain and Stinger Cliffs, just Northeast of the Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower |
On the path between Ginner Woods and Midla Woods, just West of Hateno Village | |
On the pathway between the Cliffs of Quince and Robred Dropoff heading from Dueling Peaks toward Hateno Village |
If we find Addison elsewhere as we continue working to guide the entirety of Tears of the Kingdom, we'll update our Addison location guide to provide those spots as well.