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Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Gleeok Locations - How To Beat Flame, Frost & Thunder Gleeoks
Three heads are harder than one
As you roam the vast open world of Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you'll eventually happen upon enormous three-headed beasts known as Gleeoks. A recurring enemy throughout the Zelda series, they're some of the toughest opponents you'll come across in the game. These are overworld bosses that need to be...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For June And July 2023
Pikmin! Disney! Story of Seasons!
We're sure Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is keeping plenty of you busy – and will continue to do so for some time! – but there are plenty more games headed our way over the next couple of months. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks, including some...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Lurelin Village Restoration Project Walkthrough
Seas the day
If you have managed to save Lurelin Village from the monster invasion in Tears of the Kingdom, a lovely little Side Adventure awaits Link. The Lurelin Village Restoration Project can be completed once you've completed the Ruffian-Infested Village, and it will give you safe access to a new town, new stores, and a lovely, relaxing place...
Looking a bit ruff
If you've played Breath of the Wild, you've likely got some fond memories of East Necluda's Lurelin Village. In Tears of the Kingdom, however, there are some unpleasant rumours going around about the seaside town, and it's up to you to investigate. The Ruffian-Infested Village Side Adventure is an easy-to-understand quest but it...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Wear Your Hylian Hood Down
I kick it hood down, I put my hood down
The Hylian armour set is one of the earliest you can acquire in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with the full outfit available for purchase as soon as you set foot in Hyrule and enter Lookout Landing. Once you've got the full set in your inventory, you may find
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Repair Weapons
Octoroks rock!
Are you sick and tired of your favourite weapons breaking due to the rather controversial durability mechanic in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Well, luckily for you, the game features a sneaky way to repair all your very best swords, shields, bows and so on. Don't want to lose your best fuse weapons? Want to carry on and romp into...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Zonai Devices - How To Use, Where To Get Capsules
We're in the zone-ai
The Zonai are integral to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but not just for story and lore. Their technology can also be a key part of your adventure, and we want to tell you all about the Zonai devices you can find around the world. This ancient race was technologically advanced compared to the Hyrule of today, and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Farm Arrows
Robin (Hylian) Hood
Arrows. They're quite useful, aren't they? As far as ranged combat in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom goes, arrows give you a multitude of ways in which to take down your foes thanks to the game's flexible fuse ability. The only real issue with arrows is that, unless you're very studious about picking them up after you've fired...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Transfer-Only Pokémon Available Via HOME
HOME alone
The Paldea Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is full of newbies and familiar faces alike, with many Pokémon from previous generations reappearing in the latest entries. That being said, on launch, there were some notable exceptions where some Pokémon that you might expect to see reappear in the game were not available. Enter...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Throw Items & Best Throwable Items
Chuck rock
Despite your very best efforts, you may find yourself stuck without a single arrow or even a weapon to swing around during combat, puzzles and so on in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. On occasions such as these, it's handy to know how to start chucking all sorts of items out of your inventory at your enemies. You may even find some of these...
How to unlock Ishokin Shrine
Who knew you'd need to catch a horse to find a Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom? Ride the Giant Horse is one of the many Shrine Quests in the game. And you'll need to complete it to get one of the 152 Shrines you'll find in Hyrule. That means you need to get your best horse-taming head-on. Here's how to complete 'Ride...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Ganon's Horse
Rein it in
Link can tame six unique noble steeds in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, one of them being a rather large charcoal-coloured horse with a flaming orange mane This is Ganon's steed — returning from Breath of the Wild — and you can catch it, tame it, and add it to your stable full of horses. If you want to know more about...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat Gloom Hands
I'll take a Wallmaster any day, thanks
Gloom Hands. Gloom Spawn (as they're officially known). Whatever you want to call them, this creature is one of the most terrifying additions in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You can run into these foes at any point during your adventure — and if you're still early on, four hearts and Archaic Armour won't do...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat Seized Construct
Aaaand in the green corner...
One of the biggest revelations in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes at the end of the Spirit Temple. No, not that you have a giant mech to ride around on, but yes, the Zonai are big fans of boxing. The Seized Construct is the boss at the end of the
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat Phantom Ganon
Wait, already!?
At the end of Hyrule Castle, after chasing after who we thought was Princess Zelda, Link and his companions are met with a nasty surprise. This is the boss of the end of the Crisis at Hyrule Castle Main Quest. In the chamber where we once fought Calamity Ganon, Phantom Ganon awaits. And not just one Phantom Ganon, either. This is a...
Guide Splatoon 3: Sizzle Season 2023 - Every New Game Mode, Weapon, Stage, And Feature
Fresh out of the pan
Getting ready to ink its way into Splatoon 3 from 1st June, Sizzle Season 2023 is the game's third officially titled chapter, and is set to bring even more brand-new goodies to the Splatlands. From Chill Season 2022 through to Fresh Season 2023, these updates keep getting larger, adding an increasing number of fresh features to...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat Queen Gibdo
Buzzing
While the Lightning Temple plays out the most like a traditional Zelda dungeon, the boss structure is a fair bit different to many of the series' other encounters. This is your final encounter during the Riju of Gerudo Town Main Quest. For one, you've already met Queen Gibdo earlier in Zelda: Tears of the Ki
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat Mucktorok
One mucky puppy
It's not often that bosses get silly in the Zelda franchise, but when they do, they're pretty memorable. Tears of the Kingdom's Water Temple is home to one of the series' most unusual boss fights, and while funny on the service, can be a bit of a mess. If you're doing the Regional Phenomena quest in our recommended order, this will
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat Marbled Gohma
Look who's back
The Fire Temple is home to a real Zelda series throwback in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll fight this boss at the end of the Yunobo of Goron City Main Quest. As potentially your second boss — depending on your Regio
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat Colgera
Colgera Extra
If you're exploring The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the recommended order, your very first dungeon boss will be waiting for you at the top of the Wind Temple — Colgera. This boss is the perfect introduction to TOTK's boss fights in general and it's a rather spectacular fight. It's also not too difficult at all — just...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Get Bomb Flowers
Bomb Voyage
Without doubt, Bomb Flowers are one of the most useful of all the items you can find lying around the world of Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Want to blast a baddie to oblivion? Stick a bomb flower on an arrow and fire away. Need to quickly destroy a boulder blockage? Set a bomb flower down and blow it all to smithereens. Bomb...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower
This could be a case for Mulder and Pulley
Need help figuring out how to access and activate Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower? You'll spot this during one of the Regional Phenomena quests in Tears of the Kingdom, and it requires a mechanic to get there — pronto. For a list of all of the Skyview Towers and where to find them, we have a full guide for
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower
No longer shrouded
Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower is another one of the broken Skyview Towers situated in Tears of the Kingdom's Hyrule. Link might as well become a handyman with all of these jobs! This one is similar to Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower, but with an extra puzzle that might give you pause.
We're Going (even) Deeper Underground
The illustrious, stylish and completely unstoppable leader of the Yiga Clan (or so he thinks), Master Kohga returns in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to cause Link even more hassle. This time around he's attempting to build the ultimate weapon in order to align himself with the Demon King, a pursuit that sees him...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Schema Stones & Autobuild Blueprint Locations
Master Builder
Schema Stones are a collectible reward you'll find throughout Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Most often found in the darkness of the Depths, these stones contain blueprints that are automatically added to your Autobuild ability menu, giving you a quick and easy selection of useful contraptions to help make your exploration a little...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Pony Points Rewards - What Are Pony Points?
Say neigh?
Pony Points are new to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll start collecting Pony Points on your very own Pony Club Card the first time you visit a stable, and you can earn some very nice rewards by carrying out a few simple tasks. In this guide, we'll be telling you what Pony Points are, how to get Pony Points, and what...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Shrine Quests
Every Shrine Quest in TOTK
With so many Shrines of Light to find in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you won't be surprised to find out that, for many, the challenge of the Shrine is actually unlocking them. Shrine Quests usually involve you bringing a crystal to a Shrine in order to get the thing to appear, but sometimes, you'll just be...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Zonaite Armour Set
Not ancient history
One of the more difficult sets of armour to obtain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the Zonaite Armour set. This gorgeous armour gives Link some Zonaite-era armour and is also really useful if you like building ridiculous Zonai device contraptions with Ultrahand. Here's how to get the complete Zonaite Armour set...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Upgrade Armour
That's armour-e
The Great Fairies' return in Tears of the Kingdom means that Link can once again use their powers to help upgrade and improve his armour. This incredibly useful function is a little bit hidden away, but to get the full potential out of it, you'll need to save up plenty of materials and complete several Side Adventures. Here's how...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Diamonds
A Hylian's best friend
Making money can sometimes feel a little tough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. But, if you've managed to come across a diamond, you'll know these beautiful stones are a quick way to make some Rupees. However, there's a reason they sell for a lot — they're pretty uncommon. So if you've been using our how to get Rupees guide...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Reede's Secret' Side Adventure
Shed-shocked
It seems as though all is not quite as it should be with Mayor Reede over in Hateno Village, or at least his wife thinks so anyway. In order to sort out what's what, let's take a look at how to complete Reede's Secret, one of several quests that make up 'The Mayoral Election' side adventure. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'The Mayoral Election' Side Adventure
Hateno Hijinks
Once you've made your way to Hateno Village in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you'll notice the locals have got swept up in a very odd looking fashion trend involving outfits adorned with mushrooms. What on earth is going on? Well, head on over to Cece's store in the town where there's a bit of a commotion going on and you'll kickstart...
Light of your life
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Great Fairies require some work to unlock, and the Stable Trotters have a lot of music to play to get them to pop their heads out of their buds. One missing member is the flute player Pyper, Kaysa's favourite. That means you need to complete The Flute Player's Plan before finishing...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Kaysa
Just in Kaysa you're stuck
The four Great Fairies can be found near stables across Tears of the Kingdom's Hyrule, However, you can't just walk up to them and upgrade your armour as you please — you need to wake them up and get them out of hiding. On the way to Gerudo Desert is the gorgeous Kaysa, and she can't be accessed until you've completed
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A Letter To Koyin' Side Adventure
Message in a bottle
As you make your way around Hateno Village dishing out mushrooms during 'The Mayoral Election' quest, you'll meet Koyin at Hateno Pasture. Upon speaking to her, she'll inform you she needs a little help, kicking off A Letter to Koyin. Let's take a look at how to complete this A Letter to Koyin quest guide. Zelda:
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A New Signature Food' Side Adventure
Say Cheese!
This very short side adventure will crop up in Hateno Village, most likely as you pursue another quest, 'The Mayoral Election'. Let's take a look at how to complete this one in our A New Signature Food quest guide. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A New Signature Food' Side Adventure: First up, we need to take a trip to...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Cece's Secret' Side Adventure
How silo can you go?
As part of the side adventure 'The Mayoral Election' in Hateno Village, you'll find yourself keeping a close eye on the nocturnal activities of the local clothes store owner Cece. In this Cece's Secret quest guide, let's take a look at how to complete this short quest. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Cece's...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Team Cece Or Team Reede?' Side Adventure
Ain't mushroom for two in this town
As part of completing the overarching The Mayoral Election side adventure in Hateno Village, you'll find yourself needing to deliver eight Hylian Shrooms to eight NPCs who Cece would like to sway to her side of the election debate. Let's take a look at how to kickstart this one and where those eight NPCs are...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Cotera
No Cotera-lateral damage here
Keeping to the cool climes of the Necluda region, Cotera is one of the four Great Fairies in Tears of the Kingdom. Just like with all of the other Great Fairy Fountains, you'll need to coax Cotera out of her bud by getting the right member to join the Stable Trotters. To complete Serenade to Cotera, you need to have...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Drummer - Honey, Bee Mine Walkthrough
Sweet beetz
The Great Fairies of Hyrule love a bit of music in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and to wake up one of these lovely creatures, you'll need to seek out the Stable Trotter's drummer. Beetz the drummer isn't the easiest fellow to find, even with a hint and a location marked on your map. But once you hear the beat of the drum,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To A Great Fairy
Tera-torry
With the return of the Great Fairies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there are several sidequests you need to complete in order to meet all of them. The first fairy you need to find is Tera, and she will grant you the ability to upgrade your armour and also tell you where to find her three siste
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Mija
Mija-estic
Finding and awakening the four Great Fairies of Hyrule is an incredibly useful thing to do during Tears of the Kingdom. Mija is one of the four, and she's hidden high up in the snowy regions of the land. To awaken Mija, you'll need to have completed both Serenade to a Great Fairy and
Toot your horn with this guide
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom brings back the four Great Fairies of Hyrule, and not only have they all moved, they also require a bit more work to unlock. Mija is the second Great Fairy we encountered on our journey, and before you can complete the Serenade to Mija Side Adventure, you need to find the...
Guide Should You Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Before Tears Of The Kingdom?
Mo' games, FOMO problems
For those who have never played 2017's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the thought of having to go through a 40+ hour storyline before taking on the behemoth of Tears of the Kingdom must be a daunting one. Of course, as the sequel to one of Nintendo's most successful games of all time, TOTK was always going to...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower
When it rains, it pours
Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower is a thorny case among Hyrule's brand-new lookout points. Tears of the Kingdom challenges your knowledge of the weather and your skills with Ultrahand to create a really simple solution for the pesky rain. For more on the Skyview Towers, check out our Skyview Tower location guide for where to...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Infiltrate Yiga Clan HQ & Get The Earthquake Ability
Infiltrating The Yiga Clan (Side Adventure) Walkthrough
Looking to infiltrate Yiga HQ to get your hands on the Earthquake ability in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? This power sees Link smash the ground in front of him, sending out a shockwave of sharp rock that takes out any enemies that get in its way. If it sounds cool, it's because it is cool,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Yiga Clan Armour Set
Sheikah stylin'
The Yiga Armour set is one of the most useful armour sets you can find in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Not only does this outfit allow you to pose as a Yiga Clan member and easily infiltrate the Yiga Clan HQ (and avoid plenty of scraps in the Depths) but it also enhances Link's sneaky stealth abilities, making it a must-have for fans...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Great Fairy Fountain Locations - How To Unlock
When you wish upon a fountain
You might think that finding all of the Great Fairy Fountains in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be easy. Not many places have moved around, after all. But if you head to any of the four's homes from Breath of the Wild, you'll be in for a surprise. Following the Upheaval, the Great Fairy quartet have...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Rupees, How To Make Money
Rupee or not Rupee
Money. It ruins everything, but we need it to buy stuff, unfortunately, and in the magical world of Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this very same rule applies. Whether it's to purchase new armour, snap up some ingredients, or stock up on arrows, you're going to want to get au fait with the best ways to rake in those sweet...
Guide How To Shield Surf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Triforce trick
If you were something of a trickster in Breath of the Wild, then we're pretty sure you gave shield surfing a go. You can do this again in Tears of the Kingdom, and with Fuse on hand, there are plenty more opportunities to create cool surfing shields as you adventure around Hyrule. While you might think about Fusing items to your...