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on November 18, 2025
<br>Bombs have appeared in almost every game, making them nearly as iconic as Link's green tunic in Zelda . They are often used to break open secret walls in order to find hidden items or solve puzzles in addition to dealing damage to enemies. Like most of the iconic weapons on this list, Bombs are able to supplement the Master Sword and help Link in situations that can't always be solved through the use of a sw<br><br> <br>However, Ganon proved to be impossible to defeat. He corrupted the Guardians and Divine Beasts, turning them against Hyrule when he finally emerged, and the four Champions perished. At the same time, the Princess' knight was mortally wounded, leaving Calamity Ganon Free to destroy Hyrule. Just when all hope seemed lost, Princess Zelda awoke her divine powers and trapped Ganon inside Hyrule Castle. Link is, of course, her knight, finally healed after 100 years by the aptly-named Shrine of Resurrection. Zelda, meanwhile, is trapped alongside Ganon inside the castle, holding him back; it is her <a href="https://Zeldatearsofthekingdomfans.com/articles/zelda-s-voice-memories-revolutionize-switch-2-gaming.html">Voice Memories Feature</a> that has been calling out to L<br><br> <br>One notable aspect of the trailers for Tears of the Kingdom has been the distinct lack of Breath of the Wild's Sheikah technology. Everything from the shrines littering the landscape to the game's massive towers seems to be missing from all the footage we've seen of the sequel. Despite this, you may not have noticed that this gameplay trailer showcases a few distinct towers of its own scattered around the scen<br><br> <br>Atop the Temple of Time, the old man reveals the truth; he is the ghost of King Rhoam, the former king of Hyrule. 100 years previously, the malevolent Calamity Ganon emerged from below Hyrule Castle. Seeing the signs of the Great Calamity’s coming, as described in a prophecy, large-scale excavations had revealed the existence of an army of mechanical Guardians created in ancient times , alongside four gigantic machines called Divine Beasts. Four champions were then selected from the various races of Hyrule to pilot them alongside the Kingdom’s princess and her knight in bat<br><br> <br>Like the Master Sword, a bow and arrows show up frequently in Zelda games, and often with different types of arrows that can be earned or found. The typical magic arrow types: fire, ice, and light, all have their own uses, making the bow a more versatile weapon, and it's even occasionally necessary for solving puzzles. How strong different arrows are can vary in Zelda games, especially with Light Arrows' magic powers . But given the possibility that Zelda is indisposed during at least a portion of TOTK , the Light Arrows could be an iconic addition as well as useful for Link as he fights against evil forces without the help of Zelda's divine powers, which were crucial against Calamity Ga<br><br> <br>The next Tears of the Kingdom ability shown, Fuse, allows players to combine their weapons with objects and materials. From the footage, Link is shown fusing a rock onto the end of a basic stick to create a makeshift hammer, and a pitchfork with a long stick to create a comically over-sized spear. Importantly for BOTW's controversial weapon durability , fusing the weapons seemingly resets their durability and, at least in the case of the stick/rock fusion, greatly extends it, while also increasing the weapon's damage. Fusing weapons with materials, objects, or even other weapons can seemingly lead to specialized equipment, like the greatly extended range of the combined pitchf<br><br> <br>Although it's novel, the Double Axe could be even more powerful in Tears of the Kingdom. Combining its reach with the hefty power of the upgraded Ancient Battle Axe could give you a dual-bladed ancient weapon capable of clearing whole cro<br><br> <br>The Windcleaver is an incredibly unique blade. Acquired by defeating one of the Yiga clan's more powerful members, this large sword is quite powerful, sending a slashing burst of wind toward foes with every swing. But could this unique secondary ability be improved u<br><br>With this update, the same types of combatants may fight differently depending on their Fused weapon of choice. A recurring theme in the Tears of the Kingdom trailer seems to be that players should expect a heightened need for creative problem-solving. That seems particularly true for in-game combat.<br><br> <br>Similar to the Hookshot, the Boomerang is a weapon that sacrifices some damage for the sake of utility. The Boomerang can generally be used to defeat or stun enemies, activate distant switches, and bring items to Link. Zelda: Wind Waker and Twilight Princess , which still don't have Switch ports, Increased the usefulness of the Boomerang by allowing players to lock onto multiple targets at once instead of just a single target. Breath of the Wild even included the option to use the Boomerang as a more direct weapon, letting the player brandish it like a sword and perform melee atta<br><br> <br>Admittedly, this one feels a bit like cheating. Still, the Master Sword is the iconic primary weapon of the Zelda series. It's already an absolute powerhouse of a weapon in Breath of the Wild, especially after being fully powered up, but Tears of the Kingdom's new systems open up a world of possibilit<br>