How Well Do You Know Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
- by Dylan Brown
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible breath of fresh air for the series and Nintendo as a whole. For the first time ever, players were let loose in an open world exponentially larger than anything in previous Zelda games. Breath of the Wild released to almost unanimous positivity on March 3rd, 2017 for both the Nintendo Wii U and as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch. The game received 10/10’s from acclaimed gaming websites like IGN and Gamespot. The game’s release has spawned a brand new community of fans and first timers who have entered a magical world and become life long gaming fans. Breath of the Wild is slated to have a new piece of story-related DLC come out in the fall/winter of 2017 that promises fans a deeper look at some of the game’s characters.
Before we begin this epic quiz across the land of Hyrule, be warned: SPOILERS for certain elements of the game will be present!
A lot of the elements of the game have remained the same, but as the saying goes, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” You of course play as the voiceless Link. Hyrule Castle is in the center of the map and its up to the player to defeat Ganon and save Princess Zelda from certain death.
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How many heart containers are needed to get the Master Sword?
The Master Sword and The Legend of Zelda series go together like cookies and milk. In most games, the Master Sword is acquired after a series of tests and dungeons that test the player’s skill and limits before finally giving them the tool they need to dominate their enemies. In Breath of the Wild, it’s possible to find the Master Sword right after beginning the game, but there is a heart container requirement that must be met in order to remove the sword from its pedestal. How many hearts are needed?
What is the name of this bridge?
Long time fans of the Zelda franchise probably recognize this bridge from another game in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. In that game, the bridge gets blown up and reassembled throughout the course of the game and was even featured as a stage in the Super Smash Brothers series where it has the same incidents occur, making a dangerous pitfall for competitors. In Breath of the Wild, the bridge is quiet, save for the lizalfos planted near its center
What is the highest enemy color rank in the game?
The enemies of Breath of the Wild are structured based on a color palette difficulty level with each color of enemy being more difficult than its previous iteration. When you first start the game, you play against red enemies and eventually encounter blue and silver level enemies in the more difficult parts of the game. When playing on Master Mode difficulty, every enemy is bumped up a level which means the enemies in the starting area would be blue instead of red!
What is the name of this Goron Champion?
The gorons have always been an integral part of the Legend of Zelda series. Gorons are known for their large, rock-like build and their ability to roll up into balls and smash just about anything in their path. In Breath of the Wild, the Gorons Link interacts with have to deal with a large, lizard-like Divine Beast that is terrorizing their home. It's up to Link to save their mountain from the clutches of Ganon and his army of bad guys.
What is the name of the King of Hyrule?
Hyrule has always been a kingdom that comes under attack, whether it be from Ganon and one of his many iterations to other villains seeking to lay their claim to the throne and its associated land. In such hard times, a strong king is needed to lead Hyrule and protect it from harm as long as possible. In the game, you find out that the old man who helps you in the beginning of the game is actually the king of Hyrule.
How many Korok seeds are there in the game?
Korok seeds are a hot commodity in the land of Hyrule. The player earns the seeds by completing somewhat random and menial tasks to appease the small Korok species who you might remember from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. With those Korok seeds, its possible to upgrade Link’s various equipment slots, meaning that the player can carry more weapons, shields, or bows. Hint: With as big of a map as the one in Breath of the Wild, you can find a Korok just about anywhere you look in the game.
What is the name of this Gerudo Champion?
The Gerudo Desert is a huge chunk of the south eastern portion of Hyrule and is as deadly as it is hot. Out in the depths of the desert awaits the Divine Beast that resembles a camel, capable of emitting shockwaves and lightning bolts that will take out any adventurer who dares get too close. In order to defeat this beast, it is up to Link to find a way inside and slay the Thunder Blight Ganon enemy that awaits inside.
How many memory locations are there in the game?
Memories play an important role in the overall story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Since the game takes place 100 years after Calamity Ganon’s appearance, Link has lost some of his memory due to his long stay in the Shrine of Resurrection. At a certain point in the game, Link is able to use the Sheikah Slate to locate certain memory locations which then requires the player to find those locations based only on a photo to unlock a past memory cutscene.
Which of these are NOT a part of the old man's soup recipe?
During the introductory section of the game, Link is tasked with visiting multiple shrines across the Great Plateau to earn an old man’s paraglider. Along the journey, Link can come across an old log cabin and fire pit that belongs to the same old man with the paraglider. Inside of the cabin is a book where the old man laments the fact that he forgot his favorite recipe that keeps him warm in the harsh cold. What are the different ingredients to that recipe?
How many fairy fountains are there in the game?
Fairies have always been an important part of the Zelda series. In the past, fairy fountains in games like Ocarina of Time gave the player an extended magic meter and other benefits. In Breath of the Wild, fairy fountains give Link the opportunity to enhance his armor with the different ingredients he’s collected across Hyrule. Each one of the fairy fountains is typically shrouded away from civilization and requires Link to make a rupee donation before their services can be used. Hint: This is only related to fairies that upgrade Link's armor.
What is this rock monster called?
No that's not the Thing from the Fantastic Four, but this creature reminded me of Shadow of the Colossus in the best possible way. What was once thought to be a small exposed rock rises from the ground in a flurry of dirt and rubble as Link comes face to face with absolute destruction at the hands of this stone menace. The easiest way to defeat this beast is by targeting the exposed obsidian on top of it and hitting it repeatedly.
What is the name of this Zora Champion?
For most, myself included, the Zora are the first race of Hylians I encountered in the game and subsequently led me to my first Divine Beast in the game. The Zora people can also be traced back to the original Legend of Zelda game for the NES and have seen quite a bit of change over the years. What used to be sea monsters have now evolved into slender fish creatures capable of incredible feats of aquatic athleticism and strength.
What clan is fond of assassinations and bananas?
On your journeys throughout Hyrule, it is important to be careful of strangers you may cross on your path to defeat Ganon. I am of course referring to the disguised citizens of the land who pretend to be normal, friendly people before changing into their assassins uniform and attempting to defeat Link. Whenever these baddies are defeated, they disappear in a cloud of smoke, leaving behind a smattering of rupees and some bananas, which honestly raises more questions than it answers.
What is the name of this Rito Champion?
The inclusion of the Rito people in the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild brought a much needed level of verticality to the series. Nothing quite matched the awe inspiring battle to get to the Divine Beast in the first place where you have to shoot its shields off before you are even able to land on its wings. Oh did I forget to mention that its a giant flying bird machine? Because it is, and it is awesome.
What is the name of Link's handheld device?
This is the first item that you get in the game after waking up in the Shrine of Resurrection. After getting this item, Link uses it to open doors and use runes as well as activating all of the shrines and towers across all of Hyrule. During the original development of the game, when it was originally slated only to release on the Wii U, the device was designed to mimic the Wii U gamepad so players could use it as a connection to the game world.
What are these mighty enemies called?
In the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, these mechanical menaces play a key role in helping Ganon take over Hyrule and plunge it into chaos. Once Link wakes up, a lot in the land of Hyrule has changed. Some of these machines have decayed and serve as silent sentries in an empty field while others are still fully mobile and pose an incredible threat to Link when he first starts off the game and even into the later portions of the game itself.
What is the name of this weapon?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a plethora of weapons for Link to use and its a good thing too considering that most of these weapons break fairly easily. The weapon in the picture is a little different however as it offers high durability and damage and the cost of mobility. But be warned: once Link gets this sword swinging and has a full stamina bar, it will be lights out for just about anything in his path.
What is the name of this big Korok?
In the game, you can encounter this character in a multitude of places before he finally makes his home deep in the Lost Woods at the home of the Great Deku Tree and resting place of the Master Sword. Whenever you collect one of the many Korok seeds in the game, you can bring them to this character who will trade you upgraded storage space for your weapons in exchange for the seeds which he puts into his maracas to play a fun tune.
How many ice prisms can Link have at once?
The Cryonis Rune is an invaluable tool in Breath of the Wild as it lets the player create a series of platforms to maneuver across large bodies of water. This is especially important early on in the game when you don't have the stamina to make it across some of the bridges or their bodies of water. With the power Link is able to raise prisms of ice out of the water to climb on. How many can be in the world at once?
What is the name of this dragon?
Dragons in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are some of the largest creatures the Zelda franchise has ever seen. These behemoths rise from the land an soar across the sky in a seemingly impossible smooth line of flight. It is possible for Link to attack these leviathans but he can only take a piece of them off, neither harming them nor angering them. These docile beasts exist only to watch over Hyrule like the Watcher does in the Marvel Universe.
What is the name of the town Link helps build?
Breath of the Wild has a huge main storyline, but that doesn't detract from some really awesome side quests. In one such quest, Link is tasked with finding a wide variety of different supplies and items that will be used to build a small town from scratch, buildings and all. It is also up to Link to recruit people to work and live in the town, most of which task Link with side quests of their own, making this one of the lengthiest missions in the game.
What is the name of the Horse God?
Since Breath of the Wild is such an open and free game, it is possible for the player to accidentally kill their horse companion while on their journeys. Thankfully in the world of videogames, death isn't permanent and it is possible for you to revive your fallen companion. In order to do so, Link must find a Horse God and pay 1,000 rupees before the services may be used. But be warned: pray you haven't intentionally killed any of your horses before meeting this deity
What is the name of this giant cyclops?
In Breath of the Wild, these enemies can often be found slumbering in an open field or a large dungeon. Link can handle these enemies in a few different ways. One of those ways is by landing gently on the beast's stomach and stealing the weapons it wears as a necklace before making an escape or Link can attack the giant directly and have a large fight with the beast. Hint: The best way to take this beast down is by aiming for its eye.
What are these one-eyed bats called?
These enemies can pose quite a threat in the game as they always pop up at the worst possible times, usually when you are climbing some large obstacle. They are also prone to travel in large packs which can make for an even more threatening foe as you travel across Hyrule only to be ambushed by a swarm of these guys. The best way to handle them is to try and hit one with a fire or bomb arrow to take out the rest of the flock.
What happens during a blood moon?
The blood moon is one of the more mysterious elements of the game. Resembling the dark amber and red colors of a Harvest Moon, the Blood Moon is a nefarious event that is no doubt linked to Ganon. It will occur once every few nights and challenge Link, especially if playing on Master Mode. Thankfully, the Blood Moon will only last one night and you can even skip it if you are at a campfire or have some other way to wait out the game's clock.
What is the name of this octopus species?
In the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, just about every enemy is a danger to Link, especially in the early hours of the game. These octopus enemies are no exception considering the fact that they can plant themselves in the water and fling projectiles at Link with pinpoint accuracy. It is insane just how accurate these guys are. Did you know: For the on land octopi, you can throw a rusty sword at them as they inhale, and the sword that they spit back will be polished and new!
Who is this creepy character?
He might look like Peanut from a Jeff Dunham stand-up special, but this pint sized monster trader is actually one of Link's greatest allies. Across your journeys, you'll slay hundreds of monsters and get various items and parts that you then exchange to this character for coins to use in his store. It's a pretty clever marketing scheme and super beneficial because some of the items that you can get from this character are aesthetically really cool but also devastatingly strong.
What other game has Beedle appeared in?
Beedle is a friendly merchant who you can find in just about any horse stable or shelter in the game where he is ready and willing to sell you the goods you need to survive. Whenever I see him, I always make sure to stock up on arrows, because I never fail to run out of them at the worst possible times. With that in mind, try to remember what other Zelda game features the character Beedle in it as a salesman.
What is the name of this flower?
This flower plays an integral role in the overall story of the game and is a metaphor for Princess Zelda herself and the struggles she has faced throughout her life. In her youth, she struggled to find her place in the royal life and when she finally does, her father, the king, refuses to let her play the role she was destined to and forces her to do other things. Hint: This is a fairly quiet flower and can be found over most of Hyrule.
What is the name of this dragon?
Dragons in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are some of the largest creatures the Zelda franchise has ever seen. These behemoths rise from the land an soar across the sky in a seemingly impossible smooth line of flight. It is possible for Link to attack these leviathans but he can only take a piece of them off, neither harming them nor angering them. These docile beasts exist only to watch over Hyrule like the Watcher does in the Marvel Universe.
What is the name of this dragon?
Dragons in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are some of the largest creatures the Zelda franchise has ever seen. These behemoths rise from the land an soar across the sky in a seemingly impossible smooth line of flight. It is possible for Link to attack these leviathans but he can only take a piece of them off, neither harming them nor angering them. These docile beasts exist only to watch over Hyrule like the Watcher does in the Marvel Universe.
What is the name of this accordion carrying Rito?
This new character took the fandom of Breath of the Wild by storm when he was first introduced as a bard-like character before the game's release. He plays an accordion and uses music to regale many of Hyrule's stories to Link who can then decipher the meaning behind the songs to uncover hidden secrets across the land. I particularly love the design of this character and the way he always pops up at the best possible moment to help solve a hard puzzle.
Who is this bright beast?
Breath of the Wild has so many incredible and magical moments tucked away in the giant land of Hyrule that it almost feels impossible to see everything. This creature in particular is one of the most cathartic moments in the game because you are introduced to smaller characters similar to this beast that can be chased in order to gain large numbers of rupees but it is possible to come to a clearing and see this beast waiting to be tamed and ridden.
What is the name of this Divine Beast?
Nothing quite matches the awe inspiring battle to get to this Divine Beast. You have to shoot its shields off before you are even able to land on its wings. Oh did I forget to mention that its a giant flying bird machine? Because it is, and it is awesome. Once onboard, Link can manipulate the angle of the bird's flight path to solve a complex series of challenges before taking on the Wind Blight Ganon that awaits for him.
When was Breath of the Wild released?
The night I went to get Breath of the Wild was the same night I wanted to buy a Nintendo Switch so I waited in line at Walmart with one of my best friends to secure a console. Sadly the store only had 20 switches and we were the 21st and 23rd person in line so no dice. We searched the area for hours until we found a Walmart that had some leftover from the midnight rush! What night was this?