TOTK Autobuild guide: unlock it, use it, scan QR codes

What is Autobuild?

Autobuild recreates something you already built, or a schematic you found. It uses the right parts lying nearby first. If parts are missing, Zonaite creates them for you, so you can build far from any material.

How to unlock Autobuild

Autobuild is not on the Great Sky Island: you get it in the Depths. Go to the Great Abandoned Central Mine, then restore the Steward Construct there with your right arm. The quick route is the North Chasm on the Great Plateau, which drops you close to the mine. The story also leads you there.

How much Zonaite does Autobuild cost?

The cost depends on how many parts are missing: the more parts the game has to create, the more Zonaite you spend. Parts lying nearby lower the bill. Parts created with Zonaite look green, and they are destroyed if they leave the build. Every build page on this site shows its cost, and the cheapest builds list starts with the lowest.

History, favorites and schematics

Your recent creations appear in the Autobuild History. Mark a build as a favorite to keep it. Schematics are premade designs you collect during the game, and the first one is the Fanplane.

How to scan an Autobuild QR code

What you need

• A Nintendo Switch 2
• Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• The Nintendo Switch App on your phone
• No Nintendo Switch Online membership: Nintendo says it is not required

Steps

1. On the title screen of the game, choose Zelda Notes Setting to enable Zelda Notes.
2. In the Nintendo Switch App, open Zelda Notes, pick Tears of the Kingdom, then open Autobuild Sharing.
3. Tap the QR code icon, then scan the code with your camera or pick a saved image.
4. Tap Send to Game.
5. In the game, open Autobuild, choose the design and confirm.

Browsing on your phone? Save the QR image, then pick it from your gallery at step 3. Ready to try one? Open all the QR codes.

How to share your own build

1. In the game, hold L and choose Autobuild.
2. Pick a design from your History and press X to send it to Zelda Notes.
3. In the app, select the design and tap Share to create its QR code.
4. Add the QR code to this site so other players can find it.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you get Autobuild in TOTK?

In the Depths, at the Great Abandoned Central Mine, from the Steward Construct.

Does Autobuild work on the original Switch?

Yes, Autobuild is part of the game on both consoles. Only QR code sharing needs the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Do I need Nintendo Switch Online to scan QR codes?

No. Nintendo says a membership is not required for Zelda Notes.

Can I use Autobuild without Zonaite?

Yes, if all the parts of the design are nearby. Zonaite only replaces the parts that are missing.