Legend of Zelda News
July2023
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Link Figma Unveiled
"Stay tuned for more information"
Anime Expo 2023 is currently taking place in LA this weekend, and apart from some new game announcements, Good Smile Company has also been announcing some new figma. The main one of interest to Nintendo fans is this new Max Factory one of Link based on his latest appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the...
June2023
Japanese Charts Final Fantasy XVI Dethrones Zelda: TOTK After Six Weeks On Top
You witness a King's revival
This week's Japanese charts are now in from Famitsu (via Gematsu), and we have finally seen The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom bumped down a place after holding onto pole position for a tasty six weeks. Of course, it is Final Fantasy XVI that goes home with the gold this time, selling a massive 336,027 copies in...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Official Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Guidebook
It's dangerous to go alone, read this!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a little over a month now and what a month it has been! We have each poured hundreds of hours into exploring this vast Hyrule, defeating monsters and solving puzzles as we go. But, let's admit it, a lot of us have also gotten stuck once or twice on the...
Random This Fan-Made Recreation Of The Zelda Animated Series In TOTK Is Brilliant
Excuuuse me, Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been around for long enough now that a lot of people are finished with the story and are looking for other ways to keep the game entertaining. Fortunately, with a world as big as this, that is a pretty easy task. We have seen players building huge and intricate vehicles, torturing...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Riogok Shrine Walkthrough - Force Transfer
Force it through
Riogok Shrine is one of the many Zonai Shrines dotted around Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom, and one that'll require the deft use of several skills. While you'll need to be quick with your actions, this is actually a fairly straightforward Shrine. Here's how to find Riogok Shrine and how to conquer the "Force Transfer" challenge...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Collector's Edition Restocked On Nintendo Store (US)
Get it while you can
Nintendo's limited edition physical releases aren't always the easiest to get hold of, but it seems to be making an effort to restock the latest one for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as regularly as it possibly can. With this in mind, the Zelda creator has restocked Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition on the...
Random What Does Link Weigh In Tears Of The Kingdom? One Fan Builds Scale To Find Out
And it's pretty darn light
When will the discovery period for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom end? Never, probably. We're fascinated by people's vehicles for sure, but sometimes the most simple, everyday creations are the most surprising. And today's creation has answered a simple question — how much does Link weigh? Reddit user...
UK Charts Unsurprisingly, Final Fantasy XVI Knocks Zelda: TOTK Down A Peg
Battle of the Eikons
It's UK charts time again, folks! Last week, Square Enix launched the long-awaited Final Fantasy XVI on the PS5, and, as expected, it managed to grace the top spot in the charts this week, knocking The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom down to number two. Is anyone surprised? We're certainly not. But, it will be...
Feature The 15 Best Zelda Bosses, Ranked
Update: Now featuring some of TOTK's best
Note: there is specific mention of two Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom bosses in the following list. Only read on if you have finished the main game or are not concerned about avoiding spoilers! We must admit: Zelda rankings tend to look a little samey, perhaps with a few spicy changes based on the person. But...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Was One Of Twitch's "Most Watched" Games In May
37 million hours watching Link
May was an absolutely massive month for Nintendo this year with the arrival of the highly anticipated release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It dominated the charts in the same month, and its success actually carried over to the streaming platform Twitch. A story over on GamesIndustry.biz reveals Tears of...
Japanese Charts Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Dominates The Competition, Once Again
Can it be stopped?
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and surprising absolutely nobody, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom once again lands in first place with another 31,151 copies sold. This marks the sixth consecutive week that Link's latest has held onto the top spot, and it leads by some margin this time. Mario...
News More Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Are On The Way
Who's the Ganondaddy?
Following rumours based on information uncovered by dataminers, Nintendo has confirmed that new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo are indeed on the way — specifically Zelda and Ganondorf. First hinted at when dataminers found references to a pair of paraglider fabrics not currently unlockable in the game, the new pair of...
Random It's Zelda, Not Beyoncé, Who's Apparently Contributing To UK Inflation
Tears of the Economy
Just recently, it was reported that none other than Beyoncé, global superstar and Nintendo DS fan, could have partially been to blame for the rise in inflation in Sweden. As covered by the BBC, it was suggested that rising prices for hotels and restaurants could be linked to the singer's upcoming tour; her first solo dates in...
Back Page What Would An Illumination Zelda Movie Be Like, Anyway?
The Minionish Cap?
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes — so...
News These Zelda, Animal Crossing Replica Props Look Perfect For Cosplayers And Collectors
Plus Fire Emblem, Minecraft and more!
We don't know about you, but to us, there's something about owning the props or clothes seen in games and movies that feels cool, almost as if you're a part of that world. Imagine having Link's Master Sword hanging on your wall, for example, or placing Animal Crossing's Star Wand on your bedside table, ready to...
UK Charts Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Reclaims The Top Spot
Banishing demons
The latest UK charts have just dropped, and if you remember last week, then you'll recall that Diablo IV was the game to knock The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's crown off. Well, this week, it's business as usual, as Link's gargantuan open-world adventure has returned to the top, knocking Diablo IV down to number three...
News Legend Of Zelda amiibo Reprints Now Available (North America)
But they are selling out fast
Update [Tue 20th Jun, 2023 06:18 BST]: We've got some good news and some bad news - Legend of Zelda amiibo are back in stock in North America. They seem to be getting restocked in waves on websites like Best Buy and Amazon, so you might be in luck depending on your location. The ones up for grabs include the new Link...
News Zelda: TOTK Players Discover Simple Way To Make Rupees With 'Frozen Meat Glitch'
Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys!
In the month since its launch, players have found a variety of different glitches in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to make filling up the inventory that bit easier. With each patch that Nintendo has implemented, more of these glitches have been fixed, but that hasn't deterred some brave souls...
Poll Are You Still Playing Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Or have you moved on?
It's been over a month since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched; can you believe it? It seems only yesterday that we witnessed the first trailer from Nintendo confirming the game's development, yet here we are, and many people will have likely finished the main story by now. In an age where games seem to come...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Marari-In Shrine Walkthrough
Seeking the Pirate Hideout
Marari-In Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom requires you to defeat a series of enemies before you gain access to the Shrine itself. Let's take a look at where to find this one and how to solve it! Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Marari-In Shrine Walkthrough: Where To Find Marari-In Shrine Marari-In...
News Popular Switch Piracy Subreddit Promoting Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Downloads Banned
It had over 70,000 members
The free open-source Switch emulator Yuzu made headlines a few weeks ago when it was released on Android devices. Now, in somewhat related news, the unofficial and top Yuzu piracy subreddit 'r/NewYuzuPiracy' has been banned. According to PC Gamer, the subreddit - covering Switch game piracy "as well as emulation" - jumped...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Walkthrough - Collectibles, Tips, And Tricks
Top tear
Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough — which includes All Shrine Locations, All amiibo Unlocks, All Korok Seed Locations, plus maps,
News Mario Movie Producer Denies Legend Of Zelda Film Rumours
"I don’t know where that came from"
Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination and producer of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has denied recent rumours of an upcoming animated Legend of Zelda film. In an interview with TheWrap (via GameSpot), Meledandri responded to rumours circling around last week
Random Players Are Recreating Zelda Music With Zonai Devices In Tears Of The Kingdom
Anyway, this is Wonderwall
You might remember at the start of the week we realised that it was possible to make music in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by hitting a Zonai Stake with a beam, the pitch varying based on how deeply the stake is buried in the ground. In our original coverage, we predicted that "it will only be a matter of time before we see...
Japanese Charts Diablo IV Dominates The Top Ten, But Can't Topple Zelda: TOTK
Meanwhile, Switch sells lots
The latest Japanese charts are in, and it's another solid week for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Coming in at a further 46,644 copies sold, Nintendo's flagship title is comfortably ahead of Diablo IV, which sold a total of 41,839 across all platforms. Speaking of Diablo IV, however, the Xbox version did not...
Video 30 Subtle Differences Between Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom made quite a lot of major changes to the formula established in Breath of the Wild. Yes, it still feels very familiar in the sense that you're exploring what is effectively the same environment, but entire regions have been altered, you can now go underground, and your power-ups have...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Player Builds A Fully-Functional In-Game Adder
Add-venture of Link
It seems that every week from now until the end of time we are going to see something be built in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that will blow our Hylian socks off. This started with Korok torture devices, swanky vehicles, and working Mechs, but all of that looks like child's play compared to what we have seen today...
Random You Can Use Zonai Devices To Make Music In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
KoROCK and roll
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for one month today (yes, we are also slightly shocked by this information) and while we have been frankly amazed at some of the things that we have seen players achieve in the game so far, we have a feeling that the level of creativity might just be on track to move up a gear...
UK Charts Diablo IV Finally Sends Zelda: TOTK To The Dark Depths Of Number Two
It was a good run while it lasted
The latest UK Charts are in, and it marks a significant turning point for Nintendo. Well, okay, not significant, but still... The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has finally been knocked down a peg by none other than Diablo IV. It was bound to happen eventually, and quite frankly, we're absolutely thrilled...
Soapbox Modern Zelda Bosses Are Getting Harder, But They're Nothing Compared To The Oldies
Fairies at the ready
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim gets bossy... Note. This article discusses certain elements of some Regional Phenomena boss battles, including tactics and screenshots. If you are still maintaining an...
Talking Point What Do You Wish You Knew Sooner In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Wait, you can fast travel??
Having been out for the best part of a month now, we think it's fair to say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is going to be one of those games where we never stop discovering new things. In our playthroughs so far, these discoveries have had us grinning cheek to cheek on a pretty consistent basis, but that...
Quiz Can You Match These Zeldas To The Game They're From?
"You must find me"
Princess Zelda. The titular character of one of Nintendo's most popular franchises and yet bar the odd appearance in Smash Bros. or Hyrule Warriors, a character that has historically remained as an NPC. Despite rarely holding the limelight, Zelda has appeared in a variety of different forms over the years from the super smooth...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All amiibo Unlocks
Gifts from the sky
It's time to dust off your amiibo collection as you dive into the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Just like in Breath of the Wild, you can scan in your collection of interactive figures to get some goodies to help you on your journey around, above, and below Hyrule. All amiibo are compatible with the game —...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Shrine Locations And Maps
I'd rather be Shriny
Shrines return in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and just as in Breath of the Wild, there are dozens to find across the land of Hyrule in this enormous sequel adventure. Shrines are small dungeon-like arenas that test your puzzle-solving and combat abilities. Finding all 152 shrines in Tears of the Kingdom is a significant...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Dragon Tears, Memory Locations - Geoglyphs Map
Like tears in the rain
Memories return in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but they're back in a very different way than in Breath of the Wild. Plus, they're not the sole story-telling device in Link's brand-new adventure. Memories are both tied to the main story and found while exploring the world thanks to a new Main Quest, The Dragon's...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Best Recipes - How To Cook, Full Recipe List
Tips for cooking up a storm in TOTK
Welcome to our list of every recipe to cook in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. If you enjoyed the culinary delights of Breath of the Wild, you're in luck — cooking is back in Tears of the Kingdom. In many ways, cooking up a restorative meal is very simple in these games, but various subtle elements can complicate...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Bubbul Gem Rewards - What Are Bubbul Gems?
Puzzul Bubbul
Bubbul Gems are a brand new collectible in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll likely get one of these as early as the Great Sky Island, but the game doesn't really tell you want to do with them — it just gives you a vague description of what they are and tempts you to collect more. Fear not, that's what we're here...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Armour Locations And Best Armour Sets
Dress for success
With over 30 full armour sets and plenty of other outfit items to hunt down, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes the importance of what you're wearing to new heights for the series. We've been busy tracking down as many full sets and separate pieces as we can in an effort to nab every available bit of clothing in the game and have...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Sage's Will Locations, How To Use Sage's Wills
Where there's a will...
During your escapades in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you may very well happen upon your first Sage's Will quite by accident as you explore the many sky islands that hover high above the surface of Hyrule. In this guide we'll explain the purpose of these items as well as showing you the locations of all 20 Sage's Wills...
Rumour Universal Closing "Big Deal" With Nintendo For Zelda Illumination Movie
"It's going to cost Universal a pretty penny"
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive hit at the box office worldwide, so what's the next Nintendo IP fans can expect to see adapted to the big screen? According to film critic Jeff Sneider, Universal and Illumination are supposedly in the final stages of closing a "big deal" with Nintendo for a...
Japanese Charts Etrian Odyssey Origins Sees Strong Debut, But Nothing Troubles Zelda: TOTK
The winner by Far(on)
We have got our first look at this week's Japanese charts from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and despite a number of strong debuts, nothing was able to kick The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from its top spot, selling another 78,602 copies this time. Putting Zelda aside, however, we are left with a chart list that is full of...
News Nintendo Highlights The History Of Zelda's "Mighty Demon King" Ganondorf
Which version is your favourite?
We've been sinking hours into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom here at Nintendo Life, and it seems Nintendo is still celebrating the new entry in all sorts of ways as well. In a recent post on social media, the company's UK account shared a video highlighting the history of the "mighty demon king" -...
Soapbox Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Busier Hyrule Is Making Me Miss BOTW
The call of (Breath of) the Wild
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ollie wants to explain why Breath of the Wild will remain his go-to open-world Zelda, despite Tears of the Kingdom's improvements... I’ve been playing The Legend...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Side Quests
Saving Hyrule isn't enough
Side Quests are back in Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, and there's an abundance of them. Multiple NPCs have various tasks that they want Link to complete as he's exploring Hyrule. And you can get some nice rewards out of them. Side Quests are separate from Side Adventures and Shrine Quests. Here are all of the available...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Create Fast Travel Points, How To Use Travel Medallions
FastPass+
The enormous world map in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes packed with plenty of pre-set fast travel points for you to make use of during your adventures, with both Skyview Towers and Shrines of Light making long journeys a breeze once they're activated. However, even when you've unlocked every tower and shrine in Hyrule, there are still...
Talking Point Which Version Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Is Your Favourite?
Three decades of dreamin'
Link's Awakening turns 30 today, having launched in Japan on 6th June 1993. Despite the very modest hardware that hosted it, the developers turned out a full-featured, full-fat Zelda adventure on Game Boy which left a mark on the series. It was in Link's Awakening that trading sequences were introduced, not to mention...
Random Zelda: TOTK Player Beats All Regional Phenomena Quests Without The Paraglider
No glider, no problems
If you cast your mind back to Breath of the Wild, you might remember that getting hold of the paraglider was essential to leaving the Great Plateau and progressing with the game (though there were some ways around this). Tears of the Kingdom, by comparison, has no such barrier and if you choose not to follow the direction that...
Random Zelda: TOTK Players Build Cucco Traps For An Easy Way To Farm Eggs
The plot chickens
It didn't take long for the good Zelda fans of the world to set their sites on the Koroks when Tears of the Kingdom was released a few weeks ago, and now, after countless times of watching these little guys getting rocketed, burnt, blown up or otherwise 'oof'-ed, it seems that the community has set its sights on another target. We...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Dataminers Uncover Hidden Paraglider Fabric
Could more amiibo be on the way?
At this point, we have resigned ourselves to the fact that we are going to be discovering new things in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for months if not years into the future. For the time being, we are stumbling over these new discoveries each and every day, but some hidden features require a little more...
UK Charts Not Even Street Fighter 6 Can Knock Zelda: TOTK Off Its Throne
K.O!!!
It's UK charts time, and once again, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom tops the pile, despite the much-anticipated launch of Capcom's Street Fighter 6. It's a remarkable achievement for a game that's not only been at the top of the charts for four weeks in a row now but is also only available on one platform. Street Fighter 6 is, of...
Talking Point Is Tears Of The Kingdom The Scariest Zelda Game Ever?
The horrors of Hyrule
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is pretty darn scary. I don't mean in the same sense that Majora's Mask is unsettling for its whole run-time, and there certainly isn't a moment like that cutscene in Twilight Princess. But even now with my ridiculously overpowered, full hearts Link, Tears of the Kingdom has me on the...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Character Purah Gets Transformed Into A VTuber
"Everyone LOVES Purah"
We've already seen some VTuber-inspired Nintendo character designs in the Fire Emblem series before, and now Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is up. Reddit user 'Capn_Cinnamon' (as well as Twitch streamer 'MonikaCinnyRoll') has shown off their "rigging skills" by attaching face tracking to the "Head of Lookout Landing" Purah...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Players Discover Easiest Item Duplication Glitch Yet
Double trouble
Since its release three weeks ago, Nintendo has been pretty ruthless with patching The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. And with each patch, multiple different item duplication glitches have been fixed. However, that hasn't deterred fans, as people keep finding new ways to easily duplicate
News You Can Now Watch Critical Role's Full Zelda: TOTK-Themed One-Shot Special On YouTube
Update: Watch the adventure at your own pace
Update [Fri 2nd Jun, 2023 10:15 BST]: After streaming the event on Twitch and YouTube earlier this week, Critical Role's Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed One-Shot tabletop RPG is now available to watch in full on YouTube. This five-hour special is led by Ganondorf voice actor Matt Mercer and tells an...
Soapbox Returning To The Great Plateau In Zelda: TOTK Felt Like Coming Home
A truly GREAT plateau
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim argues that Breath of the Wild's starting area is still fantastic in Tears of the Kingdom... There are a lot of fantastic places that you can revisit in The Legend of...
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...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Cleans Up As Zelda Continues To Dominate
Raking in the Ninten-dough
The latest Japanese charts are in and, to the surprise of absolutely no one, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has once again topped the pile with a further 148,482 sales, bringing its current total up to 1,515,673. This puts the game comfortably ahead of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which managed 8,373 sales to land it...
News Zelda Speedrunner Beats Tears Of The Kingdom In Under An Hour
Less than a month after release
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for less than a month and it seems speedrunners are already drastically improving their times. Following a story about one individual completing the game in just 94 minutes on release, Speedrunner 'Zdi' has now managed to beat the sequel to Breath of the Wild (in...
May2023
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...
Random Japanese Zelda Fans Steal Copies Of TOTK By Working As Delivery Assistants
The true villains of Hyrule
In the run up to the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, hype amongst fans had understandably reached fever pitch. Now, while most of us were quite content to replay Breath of the Wild again or simply sit in the corner of a room and rock back and forth for hours on end, two individuals in Japan were...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom New Item Duplication Glitches Discovered In Version 1.1.2
But they're not quite as rewarding...
Nintendo has already released a number of patches for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to improve the overall experience and also stamp out some bugs. Although item duplication glitches have been targeted in the latest update (Version 1.1.2), players are still uncovering new ones in this build. Admittedly, some of...
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 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...
Poll Will You Be Updating Your Copy Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Go on, tell us!
At the end of last week, Nintendo rolled out Version 1.1.2 for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - with early player reports seemingly confirming certain item duplication glitches have been patched. Fortunately, for anyone who did want to keep performing these glitches, there's an easy solution where you can simply disable...
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...
Random Use A Portable Pot To Take Your Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Builds To The Next Level
Cooking on gas
Just three weeks in, we are starting to get the feeling that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of those games that's going to keep blowing our minds for years to come. For example, we have just today seen that the Portable Pot (a Zonai device that we have stumbled across multiple times in our travels so far) can in fact...
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 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...
Random Zonai 'Airbike' Is The Perfect Custom Vehicle In Zelda: TOTK
Sorry, Master Cycle Zero
Traversing across Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is always a joy, but doing it on foot is not always the most efficient means of doing so. Sure, you could hop on a horse or craft yourself a nice little cart, but wouldn't it be great if you could literally just fly wherever you want? Well, you can! And...
UK Charts Guess What, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Number One Again
A total upheaval
The latest UK charts data is in, and to the surprise of absolutely no one, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has once again topped the pile, despite a 50% sales drop week-on-week. It's the third week at number one for the latest Zelda entry, which sold a bonkers 10 million copies within its first three day
Talking Point Could Nintendo Squeeze Another Zelda Game Out Of TOTK's Open World?
Lorule love? Termina time?
Prior to release — and especially before a couple of presentations gave us a better idea of what to expect in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — there were doubts as to exactly how different it would be from its immediate predecessor. & Kingdom. This made us chuckle. Reusing Breath of the Wild's open-world Hyrule...
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...
Soapbox Modern Zelda Dungeons Are, In Fact, Divine
We owe the Beasts an apology
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim spreads some love for the modern-day Zelda dungeon. Be aware that he discusses Tears of the Kingdom below (not in detail, but he references a specific dungeon), so...
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...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.1.2), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Item duplication glitches supposedly patched
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few weeks now and Nintendo has rolled out yet another patch. Version 1.1.2 fixes a troublesome audio bug, comes with some "additional fixes" for the main quest, and also addresses several issues to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here...
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...
Feature 21 Amazing Shield Fuse Combos In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Shield with it
It was back in Eiji Aonuma's 10-minute gameplay demonstration for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that we first got a glimpse at the possibilities of shield fusing. The series producer took a Puffshroom, stuck it to Link's shield, and faced a Construct head on, sending up a cloud of smoke around them both. At the time, this...
Random Zelda: TOTK Player Creates The Ultimate Weapon, Metal Gear Rex
Metal Gear..?! It can't be!
It seems almost unheard of in 2023, but after the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and a collection of classic Metal Gear Solid games for modern systems, Konami's Metal Gear franchise is all the rage once again. Heck, it's even infiltrating the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as one
Japanese Charts Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Strong Sales Continue Into Week Two
Fuse for thought
This week's Japanese charts are now in from Famitsu (via Gematsu), and it has been yet another stellar week for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — what a surprise! Despite not having quite as many sales as it did on its debut, Link's latest still managed to shift a nonetheless impressive 247,689 copies this time around...
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
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