The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes you on another wondrous adventure in Hyrule. As Link, you’ll battle numerous foes, explore new locations, discover many secrets, and even engage in a bit of DIY with your new crafting Ultrahand. Things can get a bit overwhelming due to numerous mechanics and ideas. However, our Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guides hub will help you on your journey.
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Starter Guide
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Starter and general guides
- Beginner’s guide – Learn some tips and tricks as you begin your journey.
- Starting area: Great Sky Island overview – Here’s what you can expect in this starting area.
- Where to go first – Find out which region to visit first as part of the campaign.
- How to fast travel – There are multiple ways to fast travel in the game.
- Recipes list and cookbook – It’s time to cook, Jesse–er, Link.
- Skyview Towers – Reveal areas of the map and get launched into the sky while you’re at it.
- Geoglyphs and Dragon’s Tears – Find the pools of water to see a vision.
- How to earn more money/Rupees – Make some extra cash as you go on an adventure.
- How to respec hearts and stamina – Choose hearts or stamina, or exchange one for the other.
- How to farm more Spicy Peppers – You’ll need a lot of these when you visit snowy regions.
- Where to find Hestu – The dancing Korok is back and he’ll increase your inventory slots.
Important and unique items
- How to get the Wingsuit – Get improved controls when skydiving with this clothing set.
- How to dye your armor and paraglider – Want to change the colors of your equipment? Here’s how.
- How to get Majora’s Mask – Find this iconic mask that comes with a nice gameplay benefit, too.
- How to get the Hylian Shield – Link’s iconic shield is available early on.
- How to get Midna’s Helmet – Find this throwback helmet during your adventure.
- How to get the Tunic of the Wind – Dress Link in his classic green tunic if you’re feeling nostalgic.
- Misko’s Treasures – There are treasures hidden in caves, netting you some unique chest pieces.
Abilities: Ultrahand, Zonaite Devices, and Sage Companions
- All abilities – Learn about all the abilities you can unlock in the game.
- Sage abilities and how to unlock them – Here’s a rundown of the many Sage abilities you’ll obtain and which to prioritize.
- Zonai Devices – These are the Zonai contraptions that you’ll make use of.
- How to upgrade your Energy Cell – Don’t let your battery get depleted.
- Ultrahand tips – Here are some nifty tricks when using the Ultrahand’s grab and attach actions.
- Autobuild tips – This important skill is easily missable–so don’t miss it!
- Best weapon Fuses for the early-game – We’ve got some suggestions for things you can cast Fuse on.
Purah Pad
- How to get the Camera and Sensor – Get the Camera and Sensor so you can track everything easily.
- How to get the Travel Medallion – Obtain your own instant teleportation circles.
Chasm and Depths
- Depths and Chasms overview – Learn about the Depths region/world, which has its own challenges and wonders.
- Where to find the Hebra Chasm/Abandoned Hebra Mine – You’ll want to locate the last Chasm that’s part of the Depths quest chain.
- Master Kohga boss encounters – Master Kohga is back, and you’ll bump into him more than once.
Mounts and stables
- How to get Epona – Link’s trusty horse can be yours once more.
- How to get a mount – There are also other options if you need an animal mount.
- Stables guide – Here’s everything to know about stables and how to use mounts with them.
Shrines
- Shrine locations – It’s time to find the Shrines and complete the challenges therein.
Side quests and puzzles
- Where to trade Bubbul Gems – Loot these from Bubbulfrogs in caves, and find the NPC that wants them.
- Heroine’s Secret – Help a Gerudo warrior learn more about the past.
- A Call From the Depths – The Goddess Statue seems to have lost her “eyes” somewhere.
- Typhlo Ruins – There are riddles that require you to use elemental powers.
- The Deku Tree and Great Hyrule Forest – You’ll get sent back the way you came unless you cleanse the foul mists.
- Lurelin Village – Ransacked by pirates, you can restore the town to its former glory.
- Ring Ruins: Trip Through History – Numerous ruins have fallen from the sky, and you’ll need to read their inscriptions.
- Great Fairies – The Great Fairies are back. Here’s where you can find each of them.
- King Gleeok secret boss battle – This secret boss would prove formidable, but we found an easy workaround.
Progression guides: Main quests, bosses, and late-game
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