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Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: What Transfers From A Breath Of The Wild Save File?
Stability ftw
As a direct sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is very much linked with its predecessor. However, if you're playing on the same Switch that's carrying your Breath of the Wild save data, TOTK players will find that the data is recognised and transfers over to the sequel, potentially bringing some trusted companions from...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Mayachin Shrine Solution (Baseball)
How to complete 'A Fixed Device'
This is it, the 'baseball Shrine' in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Mayachin Shrine can be a tricky one, especially if you're looking to nab the optional treasure chest by hitting the second target. In this guide, we'll take you through exactly how to conquer Mayachin Shrine and claim both the treasure...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Zora's Domain - Where To Find King Dorephan, Toto Lake
Upstream
Of the four big objectives, the Zora Domain quest is probably the longest in Tears of the Kingdom. Getting to the Zora's home is easy enough, but there are multiple stages to it before you can even think about teaming up with an old friend. We recommend tackling the Zora's Domain quest third out of the four Regional Phenomena quests in...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Tenmaten Shrine Solution
10/10 Shrine
Explore Hyrule Field — specifically the area around Great Hyrule Forest — in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and you'll come across the Tenmaten Shrine. Of all the Shrines in the game, Tenmaten Shrine is one of the very easiest — it's one of the Rauru's Blessing Shrines where you walk in, open a treasure chest, and then...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Kiuyoyou Shrine Walkthrough
How to complete 'Fire and Ice'
Kiuyoyou Shrine is one of the many Zonai Shrines dotted around Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom, and one that'll test your knowledge of the elements. Fire and Ice is pretty appropriately named, as you'll be moving around ice blocks and using the heat to manipulate your ice blocks' size. Here's how to find Kiuyoyou...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Mayaumekis Shrine Solution
How to complete 'Downward Force'
High in the sky of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom awaits Mayaumekis Shrine, a fun little puzzle that requires expert gliding, jumping, and trampolining, along with a keen eye. Downward Force is a bit of a cheeky Shrine to solve if you don't know what you're looking for, but there are actually a few ways...
Feature 7 Things From Zelda: TOTK's First Hours That Had Us Grinning Like Mad
Take my breath (of the wild) away
We're pretty sure that most of you reading this will have spent a good chunk of the weekend tucking into this delightful little indie effort that launched last Friday. It's a follow-up to a little-known open-world adventure that, as we understand, was much loved by the few who bothered to play it back in 2017...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Bargainer Statue Locations And Rewards
What a bargain!
Wondering what that weird statue that asks for Poes in Lookout Landing is all about? Well then you've come to the right place, as that right there is a Bargainer statue and in this guide we'll be showing you how they work and where each and every last one of them is located in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Let's take a look! [Note:...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Orochium Shrine Solution
How to complete 'Courage to Fall'
Of all of the shrines in the snowy fields of Hebra and Tabantha, Orochium Shrine is one of the more difficult tasks sent by the Zonai in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Titled Courage to Fall, this Shrine trial might sound pretty straightforward, but a simple step through the green glowing door and all...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Tow A Carriage
Giddyup!
While riding your trusty steed around the fields of Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom, you might be wondering if there are any new features to help with your endeavours. And there are indeed — in Tears of the Kingdom, you can now ride a horse and carriage anywhere you want if you so desire. It's very simple to do, but very easy to miss...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: A Call From The Depths Walkthrough
We're going deeper underground
A Call From The Depths is a side adventure that can be taken on as soon as you've got your paraglider from Purah. In order to start this one you'll need to take some specific steps as there's no NPC to initially set things in motion. Let's take a look. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: A Call From The Depths: How To...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Messages From An Ancient Era Walkthrough
Taking flight
Messages From An Ancient Era is a side adventure in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that you can jump into fairly early in the game, although it will take you quite some time to see it through to its conclusion. Let's take a look at how to start Messages from an Ancient Era, and where to find all of the Stone Tablets. Zelda: Tears Of...
Guide How To Get The Master Sword In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Sword mastery
The Master Sword is Link's iconic weapon throughout the Legend of Zelda series. But in Tears of the Kingdom, it ends up looking a bit different. At least for the short amount of time you have it, anyway. Getting the Master Sword is entirely optional, but you can actually get it at any time during the game — if you know how. Here's...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Side Adventures
Off the beaten track
There is a new type of quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom called a Side Adventure, and you'll need to complete them all if you're aiming for 100% completion. With this in mind, we'll be providing you with walkthroughs for the trickiest of them right here, alongside a full list of every side adventure available in the game...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get To Goron City, Death Mountain
Explosive
Death Mountain, the iconic home of the Goron through the Zelda series, is once again your destination when you set off to help the rocky fellows in Tears of the Kingdom. However, as with all of the Regional Phenomena quests, something is a bit different about the volcano this time around. We recommend you do this questline second, after...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Fire Temple Walkthrough - All Puzzle Solutions
Burning hot
The Fire Temple in Tears of the Kingdom is situated far underground Hyrule and is a pretty darn big one — which makes it a little confusing to navigate sometimes. As a dungeon, it's probably the longest, with lots of minecart puzzles for you to dig into. It also comes after a long journey from Goron City, up Death Mountain, and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get To Rito Village, Rising Island Chain
Bird's eye view
You've got your big four objectives in Tears of the Kingdom, and you're now ready to set out and head to the Hebra Region and to Rito Village. While you can do any of the four Regional Phenomena quests in any order, Rito Village is the first place we think you should visit as part of our recommended order. Regardless of whether...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Wind Temple Walkthrough - All Puzzle Solutions
Making it breezy easy
Proper Zelda-style dungeons are back in Tears of the Kingdom, and if you're following our recommended order, the first dungeon you'll come across is The Wind Temple. Situated above the Hebra region, you'll visit this dungeon along with Tulin after crossing the Rising Island Chain as part of the
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower
A slippery one
Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower is one of the many locales in Tears of the Kingdom that requires you to do a bit of thinking — as well as use your newfound powers — in order to unlock. You'll find this tower in Necluda, which isn't one of the main regions you'll likely visit as part of the Regional Phenomena quest. And it's not...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower
Buried
Depending on what order you decide to tackle The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower might be one of the last you come across during your adventure. Situated in the snowy mountains of the Gerudo Highlands, how to access this Tower isn't immediately obvious. But that's what we're here for. For a list of all...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Popla Foothills Skyview Tower
A popla-rity contest
if you're taking a detour and heading towards the lovely Necluda or Faron region in Tears of the Kingdom, you'll want to pass by and unlock the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower. Popla Foothills Skyview Tower needs you to solve a bit of a puzzle before you can waltz in and careen high up into the sky, however. If you're looking for...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Skyview Tower Locations
Skybound
Skyview Towers in Tears of the Kingdom are your best way of orienting yourself around Hyrule. Each one unlocks a portion of the map on your Purah Pad, making them essential markers to visit during your adventure. Replacing the Watchtowers from Breath of the Wild, these have the same function, with the added ability to be able to launch you...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Can You Go Straight To The Final Boss?
Take Courage
The open structure of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild meant that players could create all sorts of challenges for themselves. It also meant that they could go anywhere, and many accomplished players decided that they would just ignore the rest of the game and go straight to the final boss. Given that the sequel, Tears of the...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Beginner's Tips - What To Do First
Fuse the future
Hyrule awaits, and it's bigger than ever before. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is massive, so much so that it can be a little overwhelming at first. There are so many places you can go, and there are so many tempting routes to take. Of course, everything should be explored eventually (if that's your thing), but we want...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Dark Tunic
Black is the new green
If you fancy donning a black version of Link's customary green tunic in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can do so by following the path we've set out below. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Dark Tunic: In order to nab the Dark Tunic, you'll need to first make your way to the Depths, something you can do early...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Hestu
Shake your Koroks
Yep, he's back. Everyone's favourite oversized Korok, Hestu, makes a return in Tears of the Kingdom, and he's once again here to expand your inventory so you can carry more melee weapons, bows, and shields. You won't find Hestu hanging out at Korok Forest initially, though, nor is he taking up residence in the game's hub town...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Regional Phenomena Order - Which Region Should I Visit First?
Many roads
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a follow-up to Breath of the Wild in every way imaginable, particularly in how it initially structures its story. Once you're a few hours deep, you'll be directed to four different regions across Hyrule in order to solve that place's 'Regional Phenomena' — the Zora, the Goron, the Rito, and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
The endless kingdom
So, if Breath of the Wild is anything to go by, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks to be another gargantuan adventure for Link. While we're returning to Hyrule, there are brand new places to explore and entire new structures to investigate, so there's plenty of new stuff to get stuck into, as well as many...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Hylian Shield
A hero's shield
The Hylian Shield has been a staple of the Legend of Zelda series since its appearance in Ocarina of Time. Now the shield is making a return in Tears of the Kingdom, and we're pretty sure many of you budding heroes of Hyrule will want to get your hands on this aesthetically pleasing and rather excellent shield. And, just like in...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Increase Battery, Upgrade Energy Cells
Battery powered
Energy Cells are a brand new resource in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These 'batteries' are used whenever you need to power Zonai devices to solve puzzles, and they regenerate over time. Link will start off with one Energy Cell that contains three charges. This is good for short bursts of Zonai device usage, but you'll...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Autobuild
Can you fix it?
With Link's brand new arm in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the hero of Hyrule has access to four new abilities that we've all seen in the trailers — Ultrahand, Fuse, Ascend, and Recall. However, there's actually a fifth one, and you don't need to get it as part of the main story: Autobuild. This handy ability is a...
Here's a (new) hand
The wait is finally over — The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and your brand new adventure starts off in a rather unfamiliar place — the Great Sky Island. This area acts as a tutorial for all four of Link's new abilities and is the perfect setting to get you reaccustomed to the open-world nature of...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: To The Kingdom Of Hyrule Quest - Where To Find Lookout Landing
Look out for it
Once you're on solid ground in Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom, you'll be on the lookout for where to go next. Hyrule — and Hyrule Castle — are straight ahead of you. But it's never that simple in the world of Zelda. In this guide, we'll tell you where you need to go after landing on Hyrule for the first time. Zelda: Tears Of...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Central Hyrule Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Central Hyrule, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Central Hyrule Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Central Hyrule is located (as you might expect) in the centre of Hyrule and is home to several notable destinations, including Lookout Landing,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Hebra Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Hebra, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Hebra Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Hebra is the home of the Rito and one of the first places you'll visit if you follow the recommended story path taking you to Tabantha Frontier and Tabantha Tundra.
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Eldin Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Eldin, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Eldin Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Eldin region is located in northeastern Hyrule and is home to the Gorons and several notable destinations, including Goron City and Death Mountain. Each region...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Akkala Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in the Akkala region, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Akkala Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each region is accompanied by a map with a numbered list of each hidden Korok detailing the type of Korok puzzle you must complete to get the seed. If...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Lanayru Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Lanayru, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Lanayru Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each region is accompanied by a map with a numbered list of each hidden Korok detailing the type of Korok puzzle you must complete to get the seed. If you're...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Necluda Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Necluda, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Necluda Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Necluda region is located in southeastern Hyrule and is home to several notable destinations, including Kakariko Village, Hateno Village, and Eventide Island...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Faron Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Faron, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Faron Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Faron region is located in southern Hyrule and is home to several notable destinations, including various forests, Rabella Wetlands, and Mount Floria. Lurelin...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Gerudo Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Gerudo, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Gerudo Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each region is accompanied by a map with a numbered list of each hidden Korok detailing the type of Korok puzzle you must complete to get the seed. If you're...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Great Sky Island Korok Seeds
Find every Korok on the Great Sky Island
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Great Sky Island region in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Great Sky Island is the tutorial area and your introduction to the abilities and systems you'll use throughout the rest of the game. The map is numbered and the list...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Read Map Coordinates
Easy as X, Y, Z
One of the most useful new additions in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes in the rather unassuming form of a bunch of numbers that have been added to the onscreen map radar in the bottom right of the game's UI. Yes, that's right, we're talking about map coordinates, a small but utterly invaluable tweak for the collectors and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Paraglider
Quickly get your hands on one of Link's most useful accessories
Without a doubt the most valuable tool in Link's ever-expanding inventory, the paraglider is a must-have accessory for exploring Hyrule to its fullest extent, so getting your hands on it should be a priority straight off the bat. Luckily, in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom you won't be...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Warm Clothes - Archaic Set
Grab some archaic gear
There are an absolute ton of armour sets to get your hands on in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but early doors you'll likely be happy just to get Link dressed in anything that comes to hand. With this in mind, the first items of apparel available in the game come in the form of an Archaic Tunic, Archaic Legwear, and
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Captain Hoz
Where exactly is the captain located?
As soon as you've landed in Hyrule proper you'll head off to Lookout Landing and meet Purah to start the quest Crisis at Hyrule Castle. As part of this quest, you'll need to go speak with Captain Hoz, but where exactly is he? Let's take a look. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Captain Hoz:
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Climbing Gear Set
Climb every mountain
There are loads of armour sets to get and quite a few hills and mountains to clamber up and around in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In order to make you even swifter at climbing them all, you'll likely want to nab the game's Climbing Gear as soon as possible. So, let's
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Gloom Resistance - How To Avoid & Heal Gloom Damage
No need to despair in the depths
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom introduces players to a whole new region in the form of The Depths, a dark and dangerous underground area that requires careful navigation in order to avoid plentiful enemies and the health-sapping Gloom that covers so much of the environment down here. As you carve a path through the...
The sky's the limit
There’s something magical about the first time you dive from the Sky to the Surface in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. That one moment feels like a complete distillation of what made Breath of the Wild feel so special to so many – the freedom, the thrill, and the scope are all captured perfectly as you careen to...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Breath Of The Wild Story Recap
What happened before Tears Of The Kingdom?
We have been looking forward to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for around six years now. Ever since we first rolled credits on Breath of the Wild, we have been eagerly anticipating what is to come next, speculating about who Link will be facing, what's the deal with his arm, and what the sequel...