Topic: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

@Owl1 Ah really? I guess I could try going in after temporarily maximizing my hearts. The last time I tried it out, I also accidentally scared a fairy away so I'll try to sneak in and try to get it next time.

@MarioLover92 Here's a good video to start with and maybe give you some ideas.

The Master Sword can still go on cooldown even when powered- up. It just takes 188 hits rather than 30. That's enough to take down seven full health guardians, mind you, so I can see why people get the impression that it never runs out.

I think it's a shame that they didn't use a similar mechanic with the champion weapons. They're a bit more durable than regular weapons, but they'll still break and need reforging with rare materials; that's not really worth doing so when there are more powerful weapons just lying around. As such, I never use them and they end up as trophies on the wall of the house.

@MarioLover92 Trial of the sword is in 3 parts. And you can do things like eat items to overfill your hearts or give you an attack boost before you go in. I hadn’t played since 2020 (day 1 owner) and was very rusty but the trials are beatable. Just remember to horde your ancient arrows until you need them. As there are enough to take out the worst of the final trials if you do it right.

And don’t rush. Use your environment and bombs to your advantage. And remember you can cook wood. If you are out of food inhaling 20 failed meals still replenishes health.

@Ryu_Niiyama All right gotcha, yeah I've been planning on overfilling my hearts before I go back in, so that would help quite a bit. I'll see how long I can last my second time around, thanks for your advice!

Any tips for someone that has tried a couple of times to get into this game but is struggling?

It's a game I really want to like/enjoy and big up the way everyone else does and look forward to Tears of the Kingdom. Mainly playing PS5 games currently, but a bit bored of them, would love a decent game to reel me back in

@W90WBA Is there a specific reason as to why you're struggling to enjoy it? From there I can probably give you some tips to help enhance your experience

@W90WBA I'd say the best way to go into botw is with no expectation or plan. Once you throw out that idea, and just explore, gather, and discover at your leisure, it's one of the most enjoyable experiences. I've played through 3 times, and I never had a set goal. Other than, obtaining the master sword, defeating Ganon, and doing the 4 divine beasts of course.

@W90WBA A common theme amongst people disappointed with botw (that I've seen here); They never discovered the workarounds for common complaints, like breaking weapons. They haven't maximized their bombs at Hateno Village Lab(helps you save weapons), or they haven't beat a divine beast yet. Beating divine beasts gives you something useful. You can make yourself OP in BOTW, Just ask.

BOTW Quest Log is a great in-game guide to keep you from getting lost in the game, and makes it the easiest zelda game to resume after a long break. Press (+), then L button to see quest log. You'll see main quests & side quests. Each one has a good description, tells you who you talked to, where you were, and what you're supposed to do. After you select a quest, open your map and a golden pin will be placed on the map showing you where to go to access/complete the quest. Easy peazy.

@W90WBA You need motivation. Right now that poor Princess Zelda is in agony crying out in pain for you to save her and every second you're not playing it means the longer she has to endure even more horrible brutal pain. Why won’t you help her!?

Do we need a separate thread for BOTW easy mode/solutions for breaking weapons, etc. so we can avoid spoilers in here?

For several years now, it seems like every 1-3 months, someone surfaces in the forum that missed solutions to common problems/complaints. (Granted, there is no solution for lack of themed dungeons.)

I'm not sure, the only thing I can think is that I know nothing about Zelda. Don't know about the characters, the story, the history. I've never played a Zelda game before

@jump I'm certainly hoping to help! Help me, help her!! Haha!

@W90WBA The thing about Breath of the Wild is that it’s actually very unlike any other Zelda game before it. There are recurring themes, characters, and ideas, but as a whole it’s a very different kind of Zelda game. Could I ask how far in the game you’re in? How much progress you’ve made in the main quest?

If you want to find out more about the world and characters, you can do that through the main quests, particularly Free the Divine Beasts and Captured Memories. You'll get both of these through Impa, who is the first person you're told to seek out once you've cleared the Great Plateau.

Bear in mind that Link has amnesia from being in suspended animation for a century, so he won't know any more about this stuff than you do.

I guess, even I sometimes ask about a game in here because I'll get a direct answer from a friendly person in here, rather than wandering into google or youtube. Maybe that's why people are still asking in here.

On youtube, if you search how to farm arrows, you'll get the most recent results, which are kind of an OP overload of options for all arrows(bomb/elemental) that push more heavily toward spoilers.

Sorry for late reply - busy weekend!

II'm not sure how I see a percentage or anything, but my current missions are to Destroy Ganon and Seek Out Impa - no idea if this helps at all lol

@W90WBA Really early on. Like you just got off the Great Plateau. The story in this game is shorter than other Zelda titles. Once you go to seek Impa out, you get the main objectives for the most part, so I suggest going there first. Destroying Ganon is the absolute last quest, although you can do it at any point. Despite that, I wouldn't suggest doing so, given that you'll be vastly unprepared. For the most part with BotW, the story takes a back seat and the game is primarily about exploration more than anything. It's gameplay hinges on you exploring the new Hyrule they made, and going around to do shrines.

If you want good Zelda games that are more story-based then the 3DS and Wii U have most of those. Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora's Mask 3D, A Link Between Worlds, Twilight Princess HD and Windwaker HD. If you only have a switch, you can play A Link to the Past with Online, and same with Ocarina.. although the graphics are screwed up on the Online's version of Ocarina. You also have Link's Awakening and Skyward Sword which are on Switch, although Skyward Sword is vastly different in comparison to other previous entries.

I finally pre-ordered the game last week at BestBuy, if it's a day late I'll be fine with that.

Hi

can someone help me, I purchased the breath of wild with expansion pack, there is a lot of differences on screen, but isn't there a code to allow download, with my version I think the DLC is already download, the content on the screen says DLC purchased and inside it gives description of the Pack 1 and 3, and expansion pack purchased, with the title downloaded DLC but none of the are selectable, do I need to play the game, in normal mode or master mode, and its already combined into the game.

Please enlighten me for those who has purchased this game, I think different region of this game are all the same, whether it's the Japanese version, USA version or Asian version.