The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Complete Guide

Game Introduction

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Nintendo EPD, where players control Link as he explores the kingdom of Hyrule to defeat Calamity Ganon. This guide will help you master the game’s mechanics and discover all its secrets.

Exploration

Hyrule Map

• Regions: Central Hyrule, Great Plateau, Hebra Mountains, Gerudo Desert, Zora’s Domain, Goron City, Rito Village, Kakariko Village
• Landmarks: Hyrule Castle, Death Mountain, Lake Hylia, Gerudo Highlands, Akkala Citadel
• Secrets: Hidden shrines, Korok seeds, treasure chests

Movement

• Running: Basic movement
• Sprinting:消耗 stamina
• Climbing: Scale mountains and walls
• Gliding: Use paraglider to travel long distances
• Swimming: Navigate bodies of water

Weather and Temperature

• Cold: Wear warm clothes or use fire
• Hot: Wear cooling clothes or use ice
• Rain: Climbing is more difficult, use rubber armor for lightning protection
• Extreme Weather: Tornadoes, blizzards, sandstorms

Combat

Weapons

• Swords: Versatile melee weapons
• Spears: Long reach, good for mounted combat
• Axes: High damage, can cut trees
• Bows: Ranged combat, can use different arrow types
• Shields: Block attacks, can parry

Enemies

• Bokoblins: Basic enemies, come in various types
• Moblins: Larger, stronger enemies
• Lizalfos: Agile, can climb walls
• Stalkoblins: Skeletal enemies, emerge at night
• Lynels: Powerful centaur-like enemies
• Guardians: Ancient machines, shoot laser beams
• Ganon: Final boss, has multiple phases

Combat Techniques

• Parrying: Perfectly time shield blocks to reflect attacks
• Flurry Rush: Dodge at the last second to enter slow motion
• Stealth: Sneak up on enemies for critical hits
• Mounted Combat: Ride horses while fighting
• Environmental Damage: Use fire, ice, and electricity

Shrines

Shrine Types

• Combat Shrines: Test combat skills
• Puzzle Shrines: Test problem-solving skills
• Trials: Multi-stage challenges
• Blessing Shrines: No challenge, just a chest

Shrine Rewards

• Spirit Orbs: Exchange for heart containers or stamina vessels
• Treasure Chests: Weapons, armor, materials
• Blessings: Additional rewards

Shrine Locations

• Great Plateau: 4 initial shrines
• Central Hyrule: 34 shrines
• Hebra Mountains: 22 shrines
• Gerudo Desert: 12 shrines
• Zora’s Domain: 13 shrines
• Goron City: 12 shrines
• Rito Village: 13 shrines
• Kakariko Village: 12 shrines
• Akkala: 17 shrines
• Lanayru: 15 shrines

Divine Beasts

Divine Beast Vah Ruta (Zora)

• Location: Zora’s Domain
• Boss: Waterblight Ganon
• Abilities: Create water spheres, control water level
• Tips: Use Cryonis to create ice platforms

Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Goron)

• Location: Death Mountain
• Boss: Fireblight Ganon
• Abilities: Create lava platforms, rotate sections
• Tips: Use Magnesis to move metal objects

Divine Beast Vah Medoh (Rito)

• Location: Hebra Mountains
• Boss: Windblight Ganon
• Abilities: Create wind currents, rotate sections
• Tips: Use Stasis to freeze moving objects

Divine Beast Vah Naboris (Gerudo)

• Location: Gerudo Desert
• Boss: Thunderblight Ganon
• Abilities: Create lightning, rotate sections
• Tips: Use Rubber Armor to protect from lightning

Cooking and Materials

Cooking

• Recipes: Combine ingredients for effects
• Effects: Healing, stamina recovery, cold resistance, heat resistance
• Special Dishes: Use rare ingredients for powerful effects
• Cooking Pots: Found throughout Hyrule

Materials

• Food: Apples, mushrooms, meat, fish
• Materials: Wood, stone, flint, ore
• Monster Parts: Bokoblin horns, Lizalfos tails, Lynel guts
• Rare Materials: Star fragments, dragon parts

Armor and Upgrades

Armor Sets

• Soldier’s Set: Basic armor, balanced stats
• Climbing Set: Improves climbing speed
• Stealth Set: Improves stealth
• Desert Voe Set: Heat resistance
• Snowquill Set: Cold resistance
• Rubber Set: Lightning resistance
• Barbarian Set: Increases attack damage

Upgrades

• Great Fairy Fountains: Upgrade armor using materials
• Armor Enhancement: Increases defense and adds set bonuses
• Set Bonuses: Special effects when wearing full sets

Horses and Transportation

Horse Taming

• Finding Horses: Found in grassy areas
• Taming: Approach slowly, soothe with A button
• Registering: Register at stables for ownership

Horse Stats

• Strength: How much damage they can take
• Speed: How fast they run
• Stamina: How long they can sprint
• Temperament: How easy they are to control

Other Transportation

• Boats: Travel on water
• Minecarts: Travel on rails
• Teleportation: Use shrines and towers to fast travel

100% Completion

Requirements

• Complete all 120 shrines
• Collect all 900 Korok seeds
• Defeat Calamity Ganon
• Complete all side quests
• Find all armor sets
• Upgrade all armor to max level

Tips for 100%

• Use the Sheikah Slate to mark discovered locations
• Talk to every NPC for side quests
• Explore every corner of the map
• Use online guides for missing Korok seeds

Conclusion

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece of open-world design, offering endless exploration and discovery. With the guidance of this guide, you’ll be able to experience everything this amazing game has to offer. Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination!