BotW Tips

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Hyrule Compendium
Images captured with your Camera are logged in your
Hyrule Compendium. Things that can be logged include wildlife,
monsters, ingredients, and weapons.

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amiibo Rune
Some amiibo may only be used once per day.

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amiibo Rune
Use an amiibo to summon forth an item that may be useful
to you on your adventure!

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Armor Sets
Wearing the top, bottom, and headwear from the same set can earn
you some bonus effects.

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Time Flies
If you ever want to advance time, seek out a cozy campfire.
There, you can pass the time until morning, noon, or night.

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Making a Campfire
To start a campfire, simply set some wood ablaze. You can use
a torch or some flint to do just that.

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Time Flies
Monsters thrive at nighttime—as do other things that can make
adventuring dangerous. If you're low on hearts at night, find a
campfire and lay low until morning.

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Freezing Climates
Wear cold-resistant clothing or eat something that warms your body
when adventuring in cold regions. Otherwise, the cold will slowly
chip away at your health.

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Scorching Climates
In the extreme heat of volcanic regions, wooden bows or shields
you have equipped will catch fire. It's better to use metal equipment
instead.

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Scorching Climates
The extreme temperatures of volcanic regions will hurt you without
the proper precautions. Wear fireproof equipment or down an elixir
to stave off the heat.

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Ancient Walls
Shrine walls are too slick to grab or climb. You must find
alternate ways to reach new heights, such as ladders or
other creative solutions.

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Shrine Travel
Activating a shrine registers it as a travel point. If you get stumped
or run out of supplies, you can leave the shrine and return easily
when you feel ready.

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Battle Tip
It's dangerous to approach enemies head-on when you're low on
hearts or don't have protective armor equipped. Always be prepared!

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Battle Tip
Instead of throwing yourself at enemies over and over to no avail,
try cooking special dishes and elixirs to give yourself better defense,
extra damage, or more hearts.

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Bokoblins
Without much in the way of clothing to protect them, they tend to
run when menaced by bees.

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Bokoblins
These omnivorous monsters enjoy not only meat and fish but also
fresh fruit.

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Chuchus
They will explode when attacked. Try throwing something at them
from a safe distance.

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Guardians
Guardians are ancient, highly advanced weapons, so items from the
current age won't deal much damage. Weapons from their own era
like ancient arrows are better suited to combat them.

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Lizalfos
As carnivores, they eat meat, fish, and even insects.

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Moblins
These large carnivores require sizable helpings of meat and fish
to sustain their bulky frames.

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Falling Death
Depending on the height, you may take damage, or even die, when
you fall. So be cautious out there walking near cliff edges!

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Falling Death
Depending on the height, you may take damage, or even die, when
you fall. Remember to use the paraglider for a safe descent.

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Rumor has it...
Forest spirits called Koroks like to hide in unexpected spots. Never
pass up an opportunity to investigate things that look out of place!

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Rumor has it...
Deep in the forest resides a glowing blue spirit in the form of
a rabbit. It is said that whoever is skilled enough to hit it with an
arrow receives a handsome reward.

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Smoke Signals
A plume of smoke in the distance is a good sign that you might
find someone at its origin.

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Shooting Stars
If you should see a star shoot through the night sky, mark the place
where it lands—you might find something there.

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Sand Seals
In order to hitch a ride behind a sand seal, you'll first need to
equip a shield.

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Sand Seals
Sand seals provide a fast way to travel across sand. When hitching
a ride, be careful not to run into any rocks!

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Sand Seals
These large beasts native to the Gerudo Desert are much friendlier
than they look. They've been domesticated over time for use as a
mode of transportation.

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Cold Water
Swimming in cold water will lower your body heat and cause you to
take damage. Cooked food and special garb won't help you.

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Hot Springs
These lush, thermal baths are found throughout the world.
You can relax in them for a while to replenish your hearts.

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Pools of Malice
Poisonous bogs formed by water that was sullied during the
Great Calamity. Coming into contact with one will hurt you.

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Bottomless Bog
A quagmire that will draw you in... Sink in too deeply, and you'll be
unable to escape.

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Rafts
Rafts with sails can move when pushed by the wind. Or you can get
them moving yourself if you have a Korok leaf.

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Guardians
Their entire bodies are covered in armor, so low-powered weapons
won't do any damage. It's best to avoid these foes until you have
the right tools for the job!

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Registering Horses
Once you've tamed a wild horse, you can register it by taking it
to a stable. Do this, and you'll be able to call your beloved steed
to your side whenever you please.

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Wild Horses
If you see a wild horse you'd like to ride, crouch down so you can
approach it quietly from behind. Take heed, though—if the horse
notices you while you're directly behind it, it will kick you!

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Calling Your Horse
Horses you have registered are displayed on the map. If one of
them is nearby, call it with ? and it will come running.

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Training Your Horse
Horses that you have just caught won't listen to much of what you tell
them to do. The more time you spend adventuring with your steed,
the better behaved it will become.

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Calming Your Horse
When a wild horse that you're riding starts to act out or ignore you,
try soothing it with ?. If you keep this up, it will become more
obedient over time.

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Horse Temperaments
Just as some horses have a naturally wild temperament, some horses
are inherently shy. If you try to approach monsters atop a shy steed,
it will become frightened and try to turn away.

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The Steed Takes the Lead
Obedient horses will follow pathways without being told to.
Leave the running up to your loyal steed every once in a while
so you can enjoy the scenery!

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Galloping
Running your horse at max speed is called galloping. Press ? to
increase your horse's speed until it reaches a full gallop.

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Galloping
The number of times you can increase your speed depends on
each horse. If you find a horse with a high number of spurs,
consider keeping it as your companion.

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Horse Temperaments
Trying to force a rowdy and untamed horse to speed up will likely
result in you being tossed to the ground.

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Galloping
You can run down smaller monsters atop your galloping steed,
but don't forget that you cannot make quick turns when traveling
this way.

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Horse Gaits
As your horse's speed increases—between walk, trot, canter,
and gallop—their gait changes as well. Use ? to increase
your speed, and use A to decrease it.

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Horse Steps
While totally motionless, if you press and hold ?, your horse
will take careful steps in any direction with Í. Do this if your
horse balks or when you find yourself stuck somewhere.

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Cryonis
Use this power to create a pillar of ice on the water's surface.
Such pillars can be used for lifting objects or climbing.

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Cryonis
An ice pillar can be broken by lining your reticle up with it
and pressing ?.

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Cryonis
Aim at your feet with ? to create an ice pillar directly beneath you.
Press ? again to return to the reticle.

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Finding Your Way
If you get lost, try climbing to higher ground and looking around.
Press ? to pull out your scope so you can see even farther.

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Ancient Furnaces
These energy furnaces glow with a blue flame. They are said to be
creations of the ancient Sheikah race. It may be true, as they've
been burning for 10,000 years.

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Setting Fires
Wooden objects and dry grass catch fire easily. Be careful around
such things while holding a lit torch.

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Burning Things
Dry grass catches fire especially easily, and that fire spreads quickly.

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Updrafts
When fire spreads, it creates an updraft. You can use the paraglider
to catch that updraft and ride it high into the sky.

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Granters of Boons
At the far reaches of the continent, there is a being
that trades in Heart Containers and Stamina Vessels.

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Goddess Statues
These ancient monuments depict the Goddess worshipped in Hyrule
since time out of mind. You can trade four Spirit Orbs to one for
a Stamina Vessel or a Heart Container.

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Lightning Strikes
It may sound like a superstition, but lightning seems to strike metal
objects frequently. If you hear thunder, unequip anything metallic.

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Magnesis
When you find a metallic object, you can use this power to lift it up
and move it around freely, regardless of how heavy it is.

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Magnesis
Use this power to lift up metallic objects hidden in water.

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Magnesis
To save wear and tear on your weapons, try swinging heavy metallic
objects around or dropping them on foes' heads.

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Scope Tip
When you find an object or place of interest while looking through
your scope, press ? to place a pin on your map in that location
so you won't forget about it.

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Map Pins
Not only can you drop pins while looking through the scope, but
you can also add or delete pins from the map on your Sheikah Slate.

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Map Stamps
You can stamp the map on your Sheikah Slate with reminders
of important discoveries, like the location of a cooking pot or
something unusual you want to investigate later.

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Collecting Ingredients
There are many more ingredients than those used for cooking food.
Collect and experiment with different ingredients to make all sorts
of things!

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Cooking Secrets
Using more of an effect-imparting ingredient when cooking will
increase that effect in the resulting dish.

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Monster Ingredients
If you combine monster parts dropped by fallen foes in a cooking pot
with things like lizards and butterflies, you can create elixirs with
special effects.

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Roasting Ingredients
Throw ingredients like mushrooms or fish directly into a fire to roast
them and up their health benefits. Keep in mind that roasting an
ingredient won't activate its potential special effect.

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Fairy Effects
If you keep a fairy in your pouch, it will automatically restore some
hearts when you fall in battle.

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Gems
The gems that sometimes drop when you break ore deposits fetch
a high price when sold.

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Cooking Pots
Cook up some wild cuisine by throwing together some ingredients
and seeing what happens. You can't cook with an unlit pot.

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Cutting Grass
Wildlife taking shelter in the grass will sometimes jump out when you
cut down their hiding place.

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No Stone Unturned
Wildlife taking shelter under a rock will sometimes jump out when you
lift up their hiding place.

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Octo Balloon
When inflated, this sac obtained from defeating Octoroks is
extremely buoyant. Place one near something you want to lift
to make it float into the air.

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Fairy Effects
If you have a fairy help you cook, the tonic you produce together
restores a great deal of hearts.

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Scorching Climates
In the extreme heat of volcanic regions, ingredients will cook simply
by placing them on the ground. Use this to your advantage to
prepare meals on the go.

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Freezing Climates
Some ingredients will freeze if submerged in ice-cold water or when
left out in frigid regions. There are a few ingredients that taste
even better frozen.

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Luring Fish
Tossing ingredients that serve as bait near fish in the water will
attract them. Different bait works on different kinds of fish.

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What's That, Pooch?
If you befriend a dog, it may lead you to something interesting.

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Ingredient Effects
Certain ingredients give elixirs or dishes special properties.
But don't get greedy: ingredients with different effects will
cancel each other out.

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Ingredient Effects
You can only enjoy one effect from a dish or elixir at any given time.
If you're relying on an active effect, be careful not to cancel it
by eating something with a new effect.

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Tips and Tricks
Check this screen for hints that will surely aid you on your journey.
The adventurous heart must never stop seeking knowledge!

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Aim Controls
Some items, like bows, allow you to target things by tilting ?.
Remember to be aware of your surroundings when doing this.

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Swimming Tip
When in the water, you can swim faster using ?. Be careful not to
overuse this, lest your stamina run low and you drown.

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Climbing Tip
If you're in a hurry to climb somewhere, you can scale a wall quicker
by using ?. Doing so uses up a lot of stamina, so make sure you
have enough to make it to the top!

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Climbing Tip
The stamina required for climbing increases with the steepness of
the cliff. To climb higher while using less stamina, it's important
to find walls that have a gentler slope.

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Sprinting
Move around while holding ? to sprint. This is useful for evading
monster attacks or whenever you're in a hurry.

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Paraglider
With the paraglider, you can glide down from high places with ease.
Use ? to scope out a safe spot to land.

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Fishing Tip
If you use ? to dash while swimming, you can get up close to a
school of fish before they swim away.

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Climbing Tip
In rainy weather, cliffs become slippery and may not be possible
to scale. Wait for clear weather before attempting to climb a steep
cliff whenever possible.

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Shield Surfing
If you jump while your shield is out, you can climb aboard it
using ?. This will knock some durability off of the shield, but it's
an effective way to travel downhill quickly!

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Basic Controls
Take a peek at your controls at any time by opening the ? menu
and checking under System.

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Restoring Hearts
You can replenish your health by consuming fruits and veggies
you've collected, as well as meat you've acquired through hunting.
Eat ingredients raw, or cook them to increase their healing properties.

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Resetting the Camera
Press ? to quickly shift the camera behind Link. If there's an object
nearby that you can focus on, the camera will target it.

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Targeting
Press ? while near a monster or a person to target it.
When locked on to something, you can freely circle around it.

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Strafing
If you want to move side to side without changing the direction
you're facing, try moving sideways while pressing ?.

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Stamina Wheel
If your stamina runs out while climbing, you will lose your
grip and fall.

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Stamina Wheel
Swimming depletes your stamina. If this runs out while you're
swimming, you will sink below the water and, unless you've run out
of hearts, be returned to dry land.

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Ladders
Climbing ladders will not deplete your stamina. However,
using ? to jump up a ladder will.

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Pushing Objects
Barrels and boxes can be pushed around. Use this to
your advantage!

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Bedtime
Sleeping in a bed allows you to sleep until morning, noon, or night.
It also replenishes your hearts.

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Archery Tip
Draw your bowstring while jumping from a high place to briefly
slow down time so that you can aim with greater accuracy.

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Treetops
The things you can do atop small trees are limited, but they have
their uses. Use them to scout an area with your scope. It's a
handy way to decide your next destination!

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Resting at an Inn
Sleeping overnight in a bed can do more than just fully replenish your
hearts. If you spend more for a comfier bed, you can temporarily
increase your hearts!

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Dodging Attacks
While targeting an enemy, execute a backflip by holding A and
pressing ?. This move is useful for dodging enemy attacks.

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Climbing Tip
Use A and ? to kick off from the surface you're currently
climbing.

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Climbing Tip
Use A and ? to kick off from the surface you're currently
climbing. If you use the paraglider right afterward to glide, you can
reach many new places.

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Paraglider
Soaring with the paraglider depletes your Stamina Wheel.
Be careful to monitor your stamina so you don't run out midflight.

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Changing Focus
When there are multiple things to lock on to, press ? again to
switch your focus.

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Climbing Tip
Overhangs that curve outward and the underside of ceilings are too
difficult to hang on to. If you try to climb these surfaces anyway,
you will fall.

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Replenishing Equipment
If you run out of equipment while exploring a Divine Beast,
consider making a trip into town. Once you've stocked up,
you can travel right back to the Divine Beast.

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Remote Bombs
The spherical bombs will roll downhill, whereas the cube-shaped
bombs will not. Make sure to use the right bomb for the landscape!

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Remote Bombs
These bombs are useful not only for dealing damage to monsters.
They can also be used to break rocks and weak walls.

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Remote Bombs and Wind
Remote Bombs are lighter than they appear. Use the wind to your
advantage to roll them in a certain direction or to blow them farther
than you could throw them on your own.

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Sheikah Sensor
Use this power to detect the location of shrines. Simply head in the
direction where the reading is strongest.

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Sheikah Sensor +
The Sheikah Sensor + can detect objects that are logged
in your Hyrule Compendium.

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Stasis
This power allows you to halt time for certain objects, completely
stopping them in place.

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Stasis
Attacking objects stopped by Stasis will make them build up energy.
This energy will then be released once the time-halting effect ends.

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Stasis
Freezing a Bomb Barrel using Stasis and then attacking it
will cause it to fly off and explode at its point of impact.

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Stealth Tip
It's harder to hear footsteps when it's raining...making it the
perfect time to sneak up on some monsters!

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Stealth Tip
Crouching in a grassy field makes it harder for monsters and enemies
to detect you. Keep this in mind if you want to ambush enemies or
avoid fighting altogether.

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Critical Hits
Hitting a monster or enemy in the head with an arrow deals double
the normal amount of damage.

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Horseback Battles
When fighting on horseback, weapons with reach such as spears and
big swords have an advantage over short swords and clubs.

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Battle Tip
The difference between winning and losing a battle often comes down
to strategy. With the right tactics, you may be able to defeat an entire
group of enemies at once.

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Battle Tip
Monsters sometimes leave their weapons lying around their camp.
Sneaking up and stealing these items will make defeating them
much easier!

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Ice Arrows
If you find yourself surrounded by an overwhelming number of
enemies, try using ice arrows to freeze them in their tracks.

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Fire Arrows
Use fire arrows to burn dry grass and defeat multiple enemies
at the same time.

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Shock Arrows
Shoot shock arrows into water or metallic objects to electrify
enemies and monsters.

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Battle Tip
Monsters on the lookout in watchtowers will sound the alarm if they
spot you. Defeat these foes first before they alert the others.

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Battle Tip
If an enemy camp has multiple levels, each packed with monsters,
consider using the paraglider to sneak your way to the top.

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Battle Tip
Using Magnesis to toss metal objects into a camp full of monsters
is a great way to do some damage.

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Battle Tip
Monsters have a harder time detecting you if you press ?
to crouch and quietly approach them.

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Battle Tip
Monsters need their beauty rest too. If you see a group of monsters
sleeping, use that opportunity to sneak-attack them!

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Bomb Barrels
Shoot a fire arrow into a bomb barrel to make it explode.
Tossing a burning weapon at one works too.

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Electric Chuchus
When you attack Electric Chuchus, they explode in a burst of sparks.
Use this to your advantage to shock nearby monsters.

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Fire Chuchus
When you attack Fire Chuchus, they explode and start a fire.
Use this to your advantage to turn up the heat on nearby monsters.

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Ice Chuchus
When you attack Ice Chuchus, they explode in a burst of frost.
Use this to your advantage to put nearby monsters on ice.

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Critical Hits
Weapons that you have no use for are perfect for throwing
at monsters. If one hits, it will deal double damage.

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Battle Tip
If the foe you're fighting is too powerful, train yourself up! You can
start by finding a stronger weapon or collecting Spirit Orbs
to get more hearts or increase your Stamina Wheel.

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Electric Lizalfos
If you hit an Electric Lizalfos's horn with an arrow, it will discharge
a massive electric shock.

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Horseback Battles
When fighting on horseback, use ? to focus your attention,
making it easier to aim.

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Battle Tip
If a monster is hiding behind a shield, you can bat the shield away
by hitting it with a heavy sword or axe.

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Elemental Weaknesses
If you use a fiery attack against an icy enemy, you may defeat it
in one hit.

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Elemental Weaknesses
If you use an icy attack against a fiery enemy, you may defeat it
in one hit.

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Perfect Dodge
If you backflip or side hop away from a monster's attack at just the
right moment, you will be rewarded with a chance to let loose
with a flurry of attacks.

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Perfect Guard
When equipped with a shield, if you press ? to deflect a monster's
attack at just the right moment, you will be rewarded with a chance to
counter the attack.

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Charged Attack
You can ready a charged attack by holding ?. Doing so depletes
your stamina, so be sure to time your attack carefully.

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Jump Slash
Perform a jump slash by pressing ? after jumping or while in the
air. The shock wave created when you hit the ground can affect
nearby monsters.

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Temperature Changes
The temperature will change depending on your location and the time
of day. It's a good idea to pay close attention to fluctuations in
temperature when you're out roaming.

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Beat the Heat
The strong rays of the sun during a desert day will inflict damage if
you're unprepared. You'll need to spend time in the shade or water
or equip special armor specially made for high temperatures.

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Surviving the Cold
Even in frigid climates, the heat of a campfire can keep you warm.
Holding a lit torch is another good way to stave off the cold.

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The Joys of Night
Some animals and insects only come out when it's dark. Keep an eye
out for them!

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Nighttime Monsters
When night falls, skeletal Stal monsters will emerge from the ground.
Stay vigilant!

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Travel Gates
You can travel instantly to shrines and towers using the map on
the Sheikah Slate (?). If there's somewhere you need to be,
travel to a shrine or tower near your destination to get there faster.

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Where's the Fire?
When a wooden weapon or shield catches fire, you can extinguish
it by unequipping the burning item.

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Weapon Durability
Durability varies with every weapon. Always be aware of the condition
of your equipment. A weapon breaking at the wrong time is never
a good thing.

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Throwing Weapons
If your weapon is close to breaking, try throwing it at an enemy
using ?. It will double your damage if it hits!

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Special Bows
A few bows fire multiple arrows at once. They offer several times
the power of normal bows, while strangely only consuming one
arrow at a time.

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More Than a Weapon
Metal weapons create sparks that can be used to light a fire.
Furthermore, if you set a wooden weapon on fire, it can be
used as a torch.

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Boomerangs
Throw a boomerang with ?, and it will fly in a large arc before
returning to you. What goes around comes around!

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Weapon Bonuses
Some weapons you'll come across have special properties that set
them apart from others of their class, such as superior durability or
above-average attack power.

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Critical Hit
When using a weapon with this bonus, the last hit in a series of
attacks will deal double the damage.

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Master Sword
When your hearts are full, you can fire a beam from the sword
with ?. The more Heart Containers you have, the further the
beam's range.

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Lightning Strikes
Lightning has a tendency to strike anything metallic. Whenever you
hear thunder, it's a good idea to remove any metallic equipment
before you get fried.

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The Joys of Rain
Some animals love playing in the rain, and there are certain plants
that only bloom during rainstorms. Keep an eye out for them!

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Wolf Link
If your Sheikah Sensor picks up a signal, Wolf Link will lead you
to its source.

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Wolf Link
Wolf Link will remain still if you select Stay while locked on to him.
Select Come while he's waiting to make him follow you again.

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Wolf Link
Whistle to call Wolf Link to your location. If you tap the amiibo a
second time, you can recall him close to you.

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Wolf Link
Wolf Link is summoned from another plane of existence
and can't be seen by other people in this world.

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Wolf Link
Wolf Link will eat whatever food is in front of him to regain his
hearts. If you don't want him to eat rare ingredients, use the Stay
command to have him stay in place while you collect them.

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Wolf Link
As long as Wolf Link doesn't run out of hearts, you can summon him
as many times as you want in a single day.