Tips for playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

In this article, learn the top tips to remember while playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Tips for playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Holds a range of melee weapons

The in-game arsenal is divided into melee weapons and bows, but don't be fooled into thinking those are the only two. Each melee weapon also has very different attributes, depending on what type of weapon it is, so players should keep a full mix of weapons.

For example, the character may sometimes find themselves in a situation where they need to break a rock, whether it's a rock containing an item, or one of the occasional rock monsters.

A sword may be the best weapon when fighting large enemies like Bokoblins, but is useless for breaking rocks. So gamers will need to use a stick or even hammer to do that.

Don't just fill your melee inventory with swords, or you'll end up in difficult situations.

Get hidden chests in the temple

There are about 100 temples dotted around Hyrule, each with its own unique puzzles. The reward for passing each temple is a Spirit Orb, but getting these is only half the reward.

Each temple has a hidden treasure chest containing a good item such as a special weapon, rare outfit or valuable gem that can be sold for high rupees.

Players will probably need to solve one more puzzle to get the chest, but be sure to find them all.

If you're unsure of their location, look for the little chest icon next to the shrine's name in the map.

Use Spirit Orbs to increase stats

Every time 4 Spirit Orbs are collected, the player can use them to increase their abilities. Once you have 4, find a Goddess statue and use it to pray. The Statue will come to life and give you the option to trade your Orbs for extra stamina or 1 heart on the health bar.

Goddess statues are not marked on the map, so when you find one, you can use the map and mark the location with a stamp to return after you have collected 4 Spirit Orbs.

Learn to attack and dodge

Fighting enemies isn't just about running at them, swinging weapons aimlessly. If you do this, the character will only take more damage, especially when using a powerful weapon that takes a long time to control. Blocking shield attacks (pressing the L button), while also learning how to attack and dodge is a good way to deal with some of the weaker enemies.