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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here to mark a new turning point in the world of video games. In addition to our analysis of the game , here we offer you our complete guide to the game, where you can find the location of each Shrine , the solution to all the dungeons , the place where all the collectibles are locatedand much more.
Below we leave you the most relevant contents of the guide , but remember to take a look at the menu to find more things, such as collectibles, souvenirs , special weapons, etc.Link once again finds himself tasked with finding Princess Zelda . The world faces a new catastrophe, and only he can find a way to prevent Hyrule from being destroyed.
In this guide we will explain how to start and complete each mission of the main story of the game, so you can discover all the mysteries of the last journey of the most famous Hylian in the world.
In Search of Zelda .
The Closed Door .
To the Kingdom of Hyrule!
The Events at Hyrule Castle .
The Dwellers of the Underground .
Sanctuaries
Shrines are back in this sequel. Once again, they serve to increase your life and stamina , allowing you to withstand more attacks and be able to climb or glide for longer, for example. Thus, finding them is essential so that the journey does not become so dangerous, and here we will help you locate the more than 150 Shrines and complete them. On the other hand, if you need to discover where the 120 Shrine roots are located underground , we will also show you that.
Side quests
There are a ton of side quests to complete in Tears of the Kingdom. Do you want to know how to activate them all and complete them easily ? Then you should do no more than check out this section of the guide where we also show you what the rewards for each one are.
Side Adventures
Side quests are another of the optional activities that we can carry out in this game and there are more than 150 to find and complete. They are small missions that also have juicy rewards , so we guide you in this section of the guide so that you know where to activate them and what to do in each of them.
Kolog seeds
The friendly and elusive Kolog are back in Tears of the Kingdom and once again there are hundreds of them! There are 1,000 hidden throughout Hyrule and you’ll need to be able to find them all if you want to get your hands on their Kolog seeds to increase the size of your saddlebags. Of course, you’ll also need to locate Obab first . We’ll be giving you a hand with a handy interactive map and much more.
Armor
You’ll find plenty of armor sets throughout your exploration of Hyrule. Some provide nothing more than protection, while others give you protection from the weather or special effects . In this section of the guide, you’ll be able to see how to get each piece and set, so you can choose the one that best suits your situation.
- Normal armor: These don’t provide any value beyond extra defense, but they’re better than nothing.
- Special armor: you can apply effects such as strength enhancement, fast climbing…
- Cold armor: ideal for surviving low temperatures.
- Heat armor: will allow you to withstand the highest temperatures.
- Upgrading Armor: Here’s what you need to know to upgrade and enhance your outfits.
- Dyeing Armor and Parasail: Here’s what you need to do to customize your outfit.
Weapons
The arsenal in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is vast, and there are plenty of weapons you can use to fight monsters. We ‘ll show you all the weapons available in the game, their usual locations , properties and attributes, as well as categories and more details about each one.
- How to Craft an Axe– It is one of the most important tools in the game.
- Hylian Shield– Get the best shield in the game easily right from the start.
- Repairing weapons: There is a rather secret method to do this.
- Getting non-rusted weapons: They are more powerful, but also rarer to find.
Watchtowers
One of the many points of interest in this Zelda installment are the enormous watchtowers that populate Hyrule, these are scout towers that will help you reveal the entire game map . However, getting to the top of them and knowing where they are can be very laborious without additional help. We have a dedicated section for that that you can check out right here.
Skills
Link has new abilities in this installment of the saga. Do you want to know them all first hand or find out how to unlock them ? Well, if you’re impatient, take a look at this section of the guide where we review their uses among other details. We also tell you how to unlock all the improvements for Prunia’s tablet and where all the wills of the wise are .
Cooking and recipes
Do you want to learn how to take advantage of this game’s cooking system ? In our guide you will find the best tips for cooking in pots, as well as what to do to roast food , what are all the recipes, their types and effects and many more tricks related to cooking materials.
- Elixirs: We show you how to create each type of special potion.
- How to Hunt– A basic tutorial to learn how to hunt animals and get meat.
- How to Fish– These are the ways to get fish throughout Hyrule.
Materials
Once again, in this installment of Zelda there are hundreds of materials, resources and ingredients of many different types that players can accumulate in the saddlebag during their adventures. Each material has different uses , locations where to get them and much more. There are even lots of animals that will also provide you with many of these resources. All that information is in this section of the guide.
All about horses
Mounts are making a comeback in Tears of the Kingdom and there’s a lot to know about them. If you need to find out all the details about horses , how to upgrade their attributes and revive them , where the stables and inns are or how to earn Equestrian Guild points and rewards , we have the most complete guide on the matter: how to successfully tame horses , where to find them , what the best steeds are and many more secrets, including dedicated guides for the following special horses:
- How to get the white giant horse
- How to get Zelda’s golden horse
- How to get Ganon’s horse
- How to get the skeleton horse
- How to unlock Epona the mare
Crafting
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s new combination and crafting mechanics are one of the biggest features of the game. If you want to learn how to make the most of these systems early on in your adventure, we’ve got a section with essential tips for you , along with the best starting weapon combinations and the best basic vehicles to build (and an explanation of how to split and unsplit combinations ).
Zonnan gadgets
A new type of item present in this game are the so-called Zonnan gadgets , very useful objects that can be used to create vehicles, combine them with our weapons or solve many puzzles. We explain the methods to obtain them , how you can use them and how many there are in total so you can experiment with them at your leisure. We also show you where all the schematics for the generator are and how to extend Link’s battery to use the gadgets for longer.
Survival Tips
If you’re just starting out with this Zelda, we’ve got plenty of survival tips that will come in handy for your first few hours of adventure. The world of Hyrule can be very dangerous, but not with our help , that’s for sure.
- How to make time pass: Change the hours quickly and learn about the day/night cycle.
- How to Create a Campfire: A tutorial for making a fire anywhere.
- How to Climb Slippery Walls– Learn how to create sticky elixirs to climb wet surfaces.
- Breaking stone walls: if you don’t know how to destroy them, we’ll explain it to you.
- Getting bombs: In this game they are not infinite, but there are many ways to get them.
- Defeat gibdos: the fearsome mummies of the saga are back and they are very tough to crack.
- Defeat Dark Hands– This dangerous new enemy will make things difficult for you.
- Illuminate darkness: we explain the many ways to illuminate dark areas.
- Crimson Moon: We explain how often this phenomenon occurs and what its effect is.
Resist the elements
Elemental damage is back in this installment and has numerous implications for gameplay. You’ll need to know how to combat each of its effects , resist them, avoid them, and ultimately survive the elements in order to progress through the adventure and keep Link strong and healthy.
- How to resist the cold: low temperatures can kill you very quickly.
- How to resist fire and heat: don’t burn in flames or suffocate to death.
- How to fight the rain: it can be very annoying, but there is a solution.
- How to survive storms and electricity: be careful with lightning, you will have to protect yourself from it.
- How to resist and cure the evil aura: learn how to combat this mysterious substance.
- Climates and effects: we explain all the climate systems and how to predict them.
Upgrades and Equipment
In this Tears of the Kingdom, there are again a lot of upgrades and equipment items that you ‘ll want to obtain throughout your playthrough to make Link more powerful or unlock certain features. In this regard, we’ve compiled the items that we know players will be looking for the most . Feel free to take a look here for more details:
- How to get the paraglider: Quickly unlock this very useful tool for flying.
- Increase life and stamina: discover the method to have more hearts and energy circles.
- How to increase your inventory: We tell you how to expand your saddlebags to carry more swords, bows and shields.
- Earn rupees fast: the best methods to farm money in a short time.
- Buying a house: all the steps to acquire and personalize the home of your dreams.
- What are Poe orbs for?:We tell you what these orbs are and how to use them.
- Old Maps– We point out the location of these maps that lead to treasures with rewards.
Exploration tips and secrets
Exploring the incredible and immense world of Hyrule is something that will surely raise many questions during your game. For this reason, in our guide we have several exploration tips and secrets that will help you clear up any unknown and not get stuck at the worst moment.
- Climb to the sky islands: these are the main ways to explore the sky.
- How to get through the Lost Woods– find out how you can avoid the dense fog.
- How to get to Kolog Forest: We explain how to visit the Great Deku Tree.
- Enter the Gerudo Secret Club– Learn how to access this shop in the citadel.
- Map coordinates: we explain how to read them correctly.
Great Fairy Fountains
Just like in BotW, this game also has up to 5 Great Fairy Fountains , characters that can improve Link’s armor and clothing to make him stronger. However, initially all these fairies will be blocked and you have to not only find them, but also find a way to make them want to talk to you. These are the great fairies of TotK:
- Malanya
- Satin
- Muarenn
- Seddha
- Laniah
Dragons
The spirits of the great mystical dragons fly over the skies of Hyrule again in this game, and this time there are 4 in total . If you want to know what their flight routes are , their characteristics and how to reach them all to be able to farm their valuable materials , we explain this and much more right here.
- Elden – Fire Dragon
- Nayen – Ice Dragon
- Faren – Thunder Dragon
- White Dragon (Dragon of Light)
Ghosts and caves
Another collectible item that Tears of the Kingdom features are the Ghost Emblems , which you can find by defeating these mysterious glowing beings in most of the game’s caves . If you collect them, you can spend them at Koltin’s street stall for unique treasures. If you want a little extra help finding them all, we recommend visiting the cherry blossom trees .
Wells
In this game, a new point of interest that expands the world are the wells that can be found in numerous locations on the surface of Hyrule . If you want to know where to find them all or what is inside them , take a look at this section of the guide.
Frequent questions
In this section of the guide we compile the frequently asked questions about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and any doubts that players may have throughout their experience with the Nintendo title:
- Save game: If you don’t know how to make a manual save, we’ll explain it to you.
- Reward for playing Breath of the Wild: find out what you get if you’ve already played the previous installment of the series.
- Amiibos and Prizes: All compatible figures and exclusive rewards.
- Create new game: This way you can start a new game from scratch.
- Disable the gyroscope: If it bothers you, you can do this from the settings.
- Remove HUD– Don’t want any information on screen?
- Change difficulty: we explain if this is possible.
- How to give Link a ponytail: find out how to give him the same ponytail as in BotW.
- How to Shield Slide– A short tutorial on this fun mechanic.