Legend of Zelda News
Random Move Over Anakin, Link's Coming For That Podracing Title
Yippee!
After a year of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom builds, we thought that we had seen just about everything Hyrule has to offer. But then we see someone has transformed the Gerudo Desert into Tattooine's Podracing scene and, all of a sudden, we're starting to wonder if we've even scratched the surface of what this game is capable of...
News Nintendo Store Tokyo's Latest Gacha Goodies Are A Range Of Zelda: TOTK Zonai Devices
You're gunna hear me Rauru
Remember earlier this year when Nintendo revealed its range of controller button fidget toys, sold exclusively in the gacha machines of its Japan stores? Well, it looks like there's a new collection in town to get us envious all over again. As spotted by a whole host of people today on Twitter and BlueSky, it appe
News New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Animation Short Is So Very, Very Boring
*Pokes* ... do something
Nintendo has released a short animation based on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, highlighting the game's core 'echo' mechanic in which you conjure up copies of objects to reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. It certainly does the job in showcasing the gameplay, but goodness, it's just so boring. Zelda...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Been Added To The Official Timeline
Nintendo confirms
The Zelda timeline has ignited all sorts of debates and theories over the years, and now it seems Nintendo has officially added the newest entry Echoes of Wisdom. It files Zelda's new adventure under the 'Hero is defeated' timeline, placing it after Tri Force Heroes and before the 'Decline of the Hyrule Kingdom'. Here is...
News Zelda's Voice Actor Would Love To See The Princess In "More" Playable Roles
"That'd be amazing, wouldn't it?"
Nintendo's recent Switch exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom put the princess in the spotlight and it's led to all sorts of conversations within the fanbase about possible future outings for the character. GamesRadar+ recently spoke to Zelda's voice actor Patricia Summersett about the idea o
Random This 2D Animator Is Remaking An NES Zelda Dungeon With Hand-Drawn Visuals
Gleeok glow up
We've seen a lot of Zelda remake projects over the years here at Nintendo Life, but every so often, one pops up that makes us think, "oof, yes please". Spoiler: that's exactly what we're thinking here. 2D animator Hugo Vasgestian dos Santos (Vasge on YouTube) has recently set out to remake the first dungeon from the OG The Legend of...
News Eiji Aonuma Explains Why Zelda's Gameplay Takes Priority Over Story
The producer thinks it would be "kind of difficult" to reverse
Legend of Zelda's longtime producer Eiji Aonuma has recently been doing the press rounds to promote the new entry Echoes of Wisdom, but he's also been discussing the design philosophy of the Zelda series in general. Speaking to Washington Post reporter Gene Park recently, Aonuma shared...
Opinion No, Zelda: The Minish Cap's Worst Sidequest Isn't The Kinstones
Go figure
I've banged the Minish Cap drum so many times by this point that my adoration for Link's littlest adventure is old news. With today marking 20 years since this GBA gem landed in Europe, it felt too easy to sit down at my desk and gush over the tight six-dungeon structure, the brilliant puzzle design or the somehow still under-discussed...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Devs Explain The Method Behind The Menu Madness
It even took Aonuma a while to 'get it'
We had a great time with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom earlier this year, but that's not to say that it's without its faults. A fair few of us got frustrated with the variable frame rate and the Echoes menu system could often feel like a scroll too far. Two months on, a ha
Random Link Cosplayer Gets Advice From Sakurai After Master Sword Blunder
Wisdom of Sora
Legendary game designer Masahiro Sakurai has offered up some invaluable wisdom (as if he hasn't already been sharing his knowledge for the last two years or so) after noticing a cosplayer showcasing a rather awkward blunder with their impressive Link costume. The costume, based on Link's appearance in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is...
Random GameChops' New 'Zelda & Jazz II' Album Is More Chilled Than The Hebra Mountains
Moblin Club, nice
Pour yourself a strong beverage, grab your swankiest hat and get your clicking fingers ready because game music cover label GameChops has teamed up with the chilled-out jazz group The Deku Trio for another relaxing rendition of some of our favourite Zelda tunes. Fittingly titled 'Zelda & Jazz II', the latest album is a...
News Amazon Appears To Be "Directly" Selling First-Party Switch Games Again (US)
Starting with Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo first-party Switch titles are reportedly being "directly" sold by Amazon in the US once again. According to a story by IGN, for "much of 2024" Nintendo's first-party titles have been absent "both physically and digitally, for pre-orders and after release". Up until now, major Nintendo games have been...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Schedule For Its Upcoming Movies
Expect the live-action Zelda in '202X"
Nintendo's expansion into cinema is well underway and this week it's provided an update on what's to come. Its current plans for "visual content" are seemingly still on track. After the release of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' in cinemas last year, the film has now been viewed by approximately 170 million...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Sales Officially Surpasses Two Million
A good start for the princess
Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has sold a total of 2.58 million units since its release on 26th September 2024. Now, officially, the financial data covers the first six-month period of FY2025 ending on September 30th 2024. Nintendo has played a bit fast and loose when it comes to...
Anniversary The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap Turns 20 Today
Picori of the bunch
We're used to donning our finest party hats when a big birthday rolls around here at Nintendo Life, but today's celebration calls for a special piece of talking headwear. No cardboard cone will suffice today. We need something green, something intrusive, something with the spirit of an acclaimed mage trapped inside it... and with...
News 'Nintendo Music' Hosts A Different Version Of Ocarina Of Time's Fire Temple Theme
You're joking... ANOTHER one?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's inclusion in Nintendo Music was a given, but we were curious which version of the iconic Fire Temple theme would make the cut. Would it be the original, which Nintendo swiftly replaced after discovering that a religious chant was sampled in its mix? Or would it be its chant-less...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Grants 'Ultimate' Unbreakable Weapon
Unlimited POWAAAAAAH
Love it or hate it, Zelda: Breath of the Wild's weapon durability is one of the game's most interesting features, forcing players to mix up their offensive strategies at all times. What if you just can't be bothered with all of that nonsense, though? Well, we here at Nintendo Life quite like switching up our weapons on the fly,...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Tops Switch 'Best-Sellers' In Opening Month (US)
And placed fourth in the 'top 20'
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom got off to a strong start in the UK and Japan, and now the charts are in for the US. As highlighted by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Echoes of Wisdom was unsurprisingly the best-selling Nintendo game of September in the US. Other new games for this period included Marvel vs...
ICYMI My Nintendo Store Adds New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Merch
Get a new tote bag
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes arrived on the Switch at the end of last month, some new themed items were added to the My Nintendo Store. In Japan, Zelda fans were able to use their Platinum Points on a Zelda-themed "Wanted Poster Tote Bag" and in case you missed it, that same item is now available in more locations around the...
Feature What Pokémon Could Learn From Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Ekans of Wisdom
In my first few hours playing Echoes of Wisdom, every new enemy I stumbled across gave me a familiar thrill: Ooh, I haven’t seen that one yet! I can’t wait to have its power! I’d flick through my Echoes, discerning the best one to fight the newbie. A Spark defeated a Hydrozol, a team of Ignizols set a Mothula on fire. And when...
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
Well, that's not hood
One of the most delightful features in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is undoubtedly the ability to change Zelda's outfits throughout your journey across Hyrule. You can pop on a proper regal attire more fitting for a princess, or you can go a bit wild and quite literally dress up Zelda to look like a cat, but...
Random Creator Of "Mysterious" Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DS Demake Sets The Record Straight
It's just an "old ROM of a project"
A video recently popped up online about a demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo DS. In this demake, you can traverse the land of Hyrule as Link in all of its "low-poly" glory. While it was thought to have been created by a "mysterious Chinese dev", it seems this is not the case. The...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Condé - Snowball Magic Side Quest
How to bring the sparkling snowball to Condé
Condé is a brand new character in Echoes of Wisdom who Zelda meets during the Rift on Holy Mount Lanayru Main Quest. This gentle giant forms a bit of a bond with the princess and Tri, which is why you should go and help him out after clearing up the rifts on Hebra Mountain. We'll be covering the...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Version 1.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The most devious issue in Goron Citayyy
We are approaching one whole month since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (yep, we were shocked too) and Nintendo has released another update to bring things up to version 1.0.2. This second patch is a little beefier than the one we saw on launch day, but it's hardly a long read. This...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Series Box Set Now Available
Featuring 11 volumes of the "smash-hit" series
The Zelda series has expanded well beyond games over the years and there's now LEGO and even live-action movies on the way. Back in 2016, a manga series was also released based on GameCube and Wii release The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This same manga series has now received a complete box set...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Mobbing Mothulas Side Quest
Where to find Mothulas in the Faron Wetlands
We do like a short, simple Side Quest, and Mobbing Mothulas in Echoes of Wisdom certainly fits the bill. Found in the Faron Wetlands, all you have to do here is clear out a swarm of Mothulas close to Scrubton. And easy task, with a decent reward? Can't go wrong. Our guide to the Mobbing Mothulas Side...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Stilled Hebra Mountain Passage Guide - Stamp Stand Swallowed
How to get the Stamp at Hebra Mountain and clear the rift
There are lots of rifts covering Hyrule in Echoes of Wisdom, and they're well worth clearing out — not only is it just good to save Hyrule, but you'll also get Might Crystals and level up Tri for your efforts. The Stilled Hebra Mountain Passage, however, has an extra reward —
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Cuccos On The Loose Side Quest
Where to find all five cuccos
Ah, cuccos. A Legend of Zelda staple. These noisy, chicken-like creatures have been known to swarm Link and make a fuss on multiple occasions, and in Echoes of Wisdom, they're just as annoying. In fact, the cuccos have managed to escape! And the princess must rescue them and put them back in their pen. This Side Quest...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Cryptic Cavern Walkthrough
How to get to the Gerudo Sanctum
In The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda will visit the Gerudo Desert, home to the Gerudo. And on her way to the Gerudo Sanctum Dungeon, she will need to go through the Cryptic Cavern. There are a few sneaky puzzles here that might catch you out, especially if you're still getting to grips with the game...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Deku Scrub Lockup Walkthrough
How to escape from jail for a second time
Welcome to our Full Story Walkthrough for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. In this section of our walkthrough, we're covering one of the trickier parts of the A Rift In The Faron Wetlands Main Quest — escaping the Deku Scrub Lockup. In this guide, we'll be covering how to escape the Deku Scrub...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Flag Race Guide - Horse Racing Tips
How to beat the Short, Middle, and Long Course at Hyrule Ranch
Horse racing has long been a big part of the Legend of Zelda series, so it's no surprise that it's also a major aspect of the latest title, Echoes of Wisdom. Zelda can ride horses relatively early on, but you'll have to wait a while before she can ride her very own white horse. When she...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Looking For Bempu Side Quest Guide
All of Bempu's hiding spots in the Faron Wetlands
The Faron Wetlands is the most unique area you'll visit in Echoes of Wisdom. It's also home to the sweet, fruit-loving Deku Scrubs. Some of these guys are more than a little mischievous, too. Bempu is one such scrub. They want to play a game of hide-and-seek, and they're pretty good at it too. This...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Beamos Echo Location & Guide
How to get the Beamos Echo
The Beamos is a fantastic Echo that Zelda can acquire in Echoes of Wisdom. These reoccurring enemies return, but without a shield, how on earth do you defeat these dangerous creatures? It's trickier than most, but we're here to help. This guide covers where to find the Beamos Echo, how to capture the Beamos, and how to...
Talking Point Is It Time For Another Side-Scrolling Zelda Game?
2D or not 2D?
This time last year, the thought of having a new top-down Zelda in our hands felt like a pipe dream. But then Echoes of Wisdom came along and reaffirmed the idea that the future of the series might not be an exclusively open-world, 3D affair. But our minds are now drifting to the franchise's other style, one we haven't seen used in...
Quiz Can You Name These Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Enemies?
Wish Epona star
By this point, we'd wager that you've put a good few hours into The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. You might have polished off most of the main dungeons or maybe you've even wrapped up the entire adventure, but whatever you've ticked off, you've definitely had the Echo menu open more than a few times. The menu itself might be...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Walkthrough
Wise up with our essential guide to the latest Zelda game
Welcome to our The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Full Walkthrough Guide hub! It should be obvious, but be aware that SPOILERS ABOUND in this walkthrough. If you want to know absolutely nothing about Zelda's starring role, then exercise caution as you scroll through. This essential Echoes...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Acknowledges Potential Easter Egg In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
"I am incredibly touched"
Ex-Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé has acknowledged a potential Easter Egg in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As reported by GameRanx, the newly-released title may be referencing the friendship between Reggie and the late, great Satoru Iwata via a pair of Zora characters found in the Jabul Waters region. The...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Icons
Update: Wave 3 is now available
Update #2 [Thu 10th Oct, 2024 02:25 BST]: It's a new week and that means there's now a new wave of icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As usual, you can get the icons for 10 Platinum Points each, with borders and backgrounds priced at 5 Platinum Points each. This latest wave will be available until...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Cotton-Candy Hunt Side Quest - Hidden Ruins Walkthrough
All puzzle solutions and boss strategy for this sweet Side Quest
Cotton-Candy Hunt is a rare type of Side Quest in Echoes of Wisdom — it's actually part of a two-part chain of quests, and you won't be able to access it without doing the first part. Tucked away in Faron are Hidden Ruins where, if certain events have taken place, a familiar face is...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: The Zappy Shipwreck Side Quest - Wrecked Ship Walkthrough
How to clear the mini-dungeon and defeat Barinade
The Zappy Shipwreck is one of the more-involved Side Quests in Echoes of Wisdom. You'll be exploring a mini-dungeon, an abandoned ship in the Zora Cove that's now infested with monsters. This Side Quest is well worth completing as you'll get some excellent rewards, including lots of rupees. In this...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: The Zora Child's Fate Side Quest - Sinister Fish Location
Where to find all the monster Echoes for the Zora mother
The Zora Child's Fate Side Quest shows us a family in crisis! Zelda; Echoes of Wisdom has a lot of fun Side Quests like this, and The Zora Child's Fate in particular relies on the game's central mechanic, along with a couple of riddles, which including finding a Sinister Fish. You can pick up...
Random Fans Discover A Hidden Credits Screen In Zelda: Majora's Mask
The GameCube version, that is
If you were lucky enough to own a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition promotional disc for GameCube and still happen to have it lying around, you might want to dig it out and try out this neat little easter egg hidden within The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. As highlighted by YANIS4224 over on Paste Bin...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Overworld Appears To Include Links To The Past
Fans are already uncovering missing links
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was initially revealed, there was a fair bit of speculation about the new overworld and how it possibly linked up with the map in previous entries. Now, just a week after the latest entry's release, this has seemingly been confirmed. As highlighted on social media...
Opinion Hyrule Really Needs To Take A Look At Its Prison System
In the c(Link)
My first hour in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom left me with a single, unshakeable thought: God, Hyrule's prisons are terrible. Yes, I was besotted with how traditional the whole thing felt and still somewhat in shock that I had a brand new Zelda game in my hands a mere 18 months after its predecessor. But all that went out of...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Might Crystal Locations
Where to find all of the Might Crystals to power up Swordfighter Form
Might Crystals are a brand new resource introduced in Echoes of Wisdom. Used to power up one of Zelda's skills, there are over 100 of these to collect, so you'll need some help clearing them all up. We've covered the location of every Might Crystal in Echoes of Wisdom, what you...
Talking Point How Would You Fix Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Most Frustrating Feature?
Natural selection
We've been playing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pretty consistently over the past week and it's safe to say we're really rather fond of it. Sure, the frame rate could be improved (not that it bothers everybody) and the lock-on can be a little fiddly, but overall it's a jolly good time and a fine return for top-down Zelda...
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Glitch Lets You Play As Link For Even Longer
Homecoming hero
While we have been having a wonderful time with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom over the past week, there's no denying there are certain parts which are a little broken. Speedrunners have already uncovered a way to polish off the latest adventure in under an hour, and now, a new glitch has been found which lets you explore...
Poll Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
In a bind?
Now that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is out in the wild, we suspect many of you have become fairly well-acquainted with the game over the last handful of days. We've already asked what review score you'd give it, and it's currently sitting at #22 on our reader-ranked Best Zelda Games list. (Hey, 22 is pretty great when you...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: A Mountainous Mystery Side Quest - Summit Cave Walkthrough
Where to find Darston and how to clear the Summit Cave
The Summit Cave is one of the many mini-dungeons hiding in caves across Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. And you can explore this one during the A Mountainous Mystery Side Quest Just north of Goron City, you need to clear Th
Random Blimey, This 3D Printed Hyrule Model From Zelda: LTTP Is Massive
And it's got a few nods to Echoes of Wisdom
Popular and prominent artist Josiah Brooks - otherwise known as 'Jazza' - has posted a video on YouTube in which he recreates the entirety of the Kingdom of Hyrule from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Measuring in at 2.4 x 2.4 metres, the model is an impressive achievement in design and...
News Zelda's 'Tears Of The Kingdom' Figma Launches Next August, Pre-Orders Now Open
You must buy me
The Tears of the Kingdom figma Triforce is finally complete, as Good Smile Company has unveiled its Zelda figurine with an August 2025 release window. Pre-orders for this one are now available from the Good Smile website for €89.00 / $82.99 / ￥12,800. This pre-order period is only sticking around until 12th November, so if...
Random Shigeru Miyamoto Apparently Isn't Credited In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
A series first
One name we're quite used to seeing when the credits of a Nintendo game roll is Shigeru Miyamoto, but it seems he's not listed in the latest Zelda game Echoes of Wisdom. Max Nichols of Hyrule Interview has noted how this is apparently "the first ever Zelda game" where the creator of the series does not appear in the credits (
Guide Best Zelda Games Of All Time
Where does Echoes of Wisdom rank?
What are the best Zelda games? Following decades of adventures across Nintendo consoles, ranking The Legend of Zelda series is one heck of an undertaking. Most stand among the very best games on their respective consoles, so assembling a ranked Zelda list is no small task. We've compiled this list of the best Zelda...
Random Spare A Thought For The Kid Whose Dad Returned Zelda: A Link To The Past
"Dad had the audacity to return the game"
It's just accepted wisdom these days that Zelda: A Link to the Past is one of the best entries in the entire Zelda canon. This 16-bit classic updated the Zelda formula in amazing ways, offering a large and expansive game world packed with unique enemies and tricky dungeons. Later ported to the GBA, it...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: One Soldier Too Many Side Quest - Who Is The Suspicious Soldier?
How to find the suspicious soldier
After being rescued from one of the rifts in Echoes of Wisdom, the citizens of Hyrule need Zelda's help even more. One Soldier Too Many is one of the many Side Quests Zelda can complete during her adventure, and in this guide, we'll tell you where to pick up and complete this Side Quest, including the Suspicious...
News Zelda Speedrunners Are Already Beating Echoes Of Wisdom In Under An Hour
With the help of some glitches, of course
Less than a week after its launch, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom speedruns are already popping up and putting our playtimes to shame. While many of us are still fiddling about in the overworld as we tick off the first few dungeons, select speedrunners have started posting completion times of under an hour...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Slumber Dojo - All Challenges And Rewards
Every single reward for the Slumber Dojo
Would it really be a video game if there wasn't a combat challenge? Echoes of Wisdom transforms the battle arena format and turns it into a dream — literally. The Slumber Dojo is where you'll test your sleeping, dreaming, and battle skills, utilising everything you've learned throughout Echoes of Wisdom...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Mango Rush Mini Game Guide - How To Get The Golden Fan
How to beat the Mango Rush mini game
Mango Rush is a tricky mini game in Echoes of Wisdom that can put you in a spin. Located in the Gerudo Desert, Zelda will spin her way through Mango plants to harvest them for a very keen researcher. There are some excellent rewards for completing this mini game, and with each new stage, the game gets much...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Acorn Gathering Locations
Acorn Gathering mini game tips and rewards
Acorn Gathering is a fun little side activity you can play during Echoes of Wisdom, and there are plenty of good rewards to pick up too. As well as saving Hyrule from the rifts, you should make time to gather acorns, because you'll get a Heart Piece, a key item for making Automatons, and plenty of rupees...
Opinion I Didn't Realise How Much I'd Missed 'Traditional' Zelda Dungeons
(Boss) Key to my heart
Last year, hot off the back of Tears of the Kingdom, I wrote a piece expressing my love for Zelda's 'Modern' dungeons. These puzzle-centric areas had been a little hit or miss, sure, but I found that there was a lot to like in each once I got past the general terminal-activation-ness of it all. I thought I was over Zelda's...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Graveyard Cave Walkthrough - How To Hit The Switch
How to access the switch behind the wall
Hyrule is chock full of caves and secrets in Echoes of Wisdom, and one of the most well-hidden ones is the Graveyard Cave. Tucked away in the northern part of Hyrule Field, the Graveyard Cave has a slightly tricky puzzle that might have you stumped. But in this guide, we have the solution to the Graveyard...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Let's Play A Game Side Quest - Eastern Temple Walkthrough, Cloud Boss
Where to find the Eastern Temple and complete Let's Play A Game Side Quest
During The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, you'll have to help many of the citizens of Hyrule with their problems. Sometimes, that involves heading into a mini dungeon and solving some rather tricky puzzles. And the Eastern Temple is one such place. You'll visit the...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Precious Treasure Side Quest
How to help the Sea Zora store his treasure
The Precious Treasure Side Quest is a relatively early Side Quest Zelda can pick up in Echoes of Wisdom. Found in the Jabul Waters region, the princess will need to help one particular Sea Zora store something very important to him. Precious Treasure is a very simple
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Get The Platboom Echo
Where to find and how to use one of the best Echoes
The Platboom is an unusual Echo in Echoes of Wisdom, mostly because it doesn't look like a normal enemy, but it's also one of the best Echoes for travelling around Hyrule. You'll want to get your hands on the Platboom as soon as you can, as it will make solving puzzles and getting those Heart...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How Many Dungeons Are There?
Dungeon divers
Traditional dungeons make a return in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, much to many fans' delight. These regional dungeons each focus on a recommended set of Echoes and contain various puzzles that need solving with your Echoes. Dungeon keys, Big Keys, hidden chests — they're all here. Below, we'll be covering just how many...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Heart Piece Locations
Piece of my heart
Heart Pieces and Heart Containers are a staple in The Legend of Zelda series, and they're back in Echoes of Wisdom, serving the same purpose as always. With lots of Heart Pieces to collect to make Zelda stronger, this guide covers where to find every Heart Piece in the game, including how many Heart Pieces there are and how many...
Random There's A Reason Link Can't Speak In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Excuuuse me?
Echoes of Wisdom delivers multiple first-times for The Legend of Zelda series. Zelda is finally the main playable character in a mainline Zelda title, for instance. But, for the first time ever in the series, one amusing detail about our usual main character, Link, has been given a little bit of an explanation. Despite only being a...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Flying Tile Location
How to complete The Flying Tile Side Quest
One of the first Side Quests you'll pick up in the Gerudo Desert in Echoes of Wisdom is an unusual request. You'll be tasked with finding a tile that can fly through the air. Sounds interesting, right? Below, we've got a detailed guide on how to complete
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
ReDead good or Bore-blin?
If you're anything like us, then chances are you've been absolutely rinsing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom over the weekend. Let's face it, it's a new Zelda game, for goodness sake. It seems almost preposterous that we've got a brand-new Zelda title so soon after the majesty of Tears of the Kingdom, yet here we are;...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Time is an echo
Echoes of Wisdom marks a return to the traditional top-down Zelda formula. And with many new fans getting into the series thanks to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, this will be a lot of people's first exposure to traditional Zelda In this guide, we've detailed Echoes of Wisdom's playtime, both for completing the story...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Wild Sandstorms Side Quest - Lanmola Locations
Where to find the Sand Worms in the desert
When you're exploring the Gerudo Desert in Echoes of Wisdom, you'll notice there are a lot of sandstorms covering the region. There's a cause, and if you're not careful, you might even come across the culprit, the Lanmola, a sand worm-like creature that first appeared in the series in the very first NES...
How to get the Might Bell accessory
In Echoes of Wisdom, the Great Fairy needs your help. And, in order to be the most stylish person in Hyrule, there's no way you can turn her down. The Great Fairy's Request Side Quest is only available once you've completed a certain number of tasks for the Great Fairy, which means you need to spend a lot of...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: The Eternal Forest Walkthrough
How to start The Prime Energy and Null Main Quest
The Lost Woods, Hyrule Forest, The Eternal Forest — it doesn't matter what it's called, if you've played a Zelda game, then you know what Echoes of Wisdom's Eternal Forest is home to. You can visit the Eternal Forest at any point in the game, but you won't be able to unlock its secrets until you...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Null's Body Walkthrough
How to beat the final dungeon
After hours of trekking through Hyrule and saving the regions, it's finally time for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's Final Dungeon, Null's Body. In this dungeon, Zelda and Link finally team up to enter Null's Body and repair all of the rifts swallowing up Hyrule. This is the final step in The Prime Energy and...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Defeat Zelda's Echo
Imposter!
You're in the endgame of Echoes of Wisdom. You've made it through the Eternal Forest, you've battled your way up the Stilled Ancient Ruins, and you've got one thing left to tackle before you enter the final dungeon — yourself. Zelda needs to fight her own Echo to make it inside Null and save Hyrule, but you'll need to throw your very...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Defeat Null
How to beat Echoes of Wisdom's final boss
Well, here it is, the very last boss of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Null. You'll be teaming up with Link to take down the evil that's been causing the rifts across Hyrule throughout your adventure. the fight against Null is a very long one, with three distinct phases and a number of different...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: 19 Tips To Get You Started
Echoes of help
Need some help getting to grips with Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom? We've got a handy list of tips and tricks to help you make the most of the Tri Rod, your echoes, and your exploration of this take on top-down Hyrule. This Echoes of Wisdom beginner's guide includes tips on getting around Hyrule, dealing with enemies in combat, finding...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins Japan's Grand Game Award For 2024
It was released on Switch last year
It's meant to be all about Echoes of Wisdom this week, but there are also some celebrations currently taking place for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. A year after its release, Link's massive open-world sequel outing has now taken out the "grand award" at Japan's Game Awards for 2024. This award was...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: A Rift In The Faron Wetlands Main Quest
How to reach the Faron Temple dungeon
Hello to the Faron Wetlands! The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first time we've seen Faron in a top-down Zelda game, so we can understand if you're as excited as us. You can come here at any point, but the rifts will only start to open up once you've accepted the Lands of the Goddesses Main Quest...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Faron Temple Dungeon Walkthrough
How to complete the Faron Temple dungeon
Faron Temple is one of the dungeons Zelda will explore during the Lands of the Goddesses Main Quest in Echoes of Wisdom. As such, it's one of the more challenging dungeons in the game, with multiple entrances, exits, and floors, making it easy to get lost in. It's a long dungeon, so strap in. You'll reach...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Defeat Gohma
Eye see you
If you've managed to make it through the Faron Temple, then you're probably already a master at Echoes of Wisdom. But there's a familiar face waiting at the end of the dungeon that might shock you. Our Echoes of Wisdom Boss Guides cover every single boss fight in the game, and in this walkthrough, we're tackling an old Zelda series...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Rift On Holy Mount Lanayru Main Quest
How to reach the Lanayru Temple dungeon
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's Lands of the Goddesses Main Quest will take you to three distinct regions, each with their own gimmicks and elements to tackle. Hebra Mountain, home to the Rift On Holy Mount Lanayru Main Quest, is one such region. Along with Eldin Volcano and the Faron Wetlands, Hebra...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Lanayru Temple Dungeon Walkthrough
How to complete the Lanayru Temple dungeon
During Echoes of Wisdom's Lands of the Goddesses Main Quest, Zelda will get to explore three more regions, and three more dungeons. Sitting atop the Hebra Mountain is one of these dungeons — the Lanayru Temple. To get to Lanayru Temple, you need to help Condé out during the Rift on Holy Mount Lanayru...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Defeat Skorchill
Blowing hot and cold
In Echoes of Wisdom, you'll need to manipulate the elements to solve multiple puzzles. That's been the key for the whole Lanayru Temple dungeon, too, but it also comes into play against the dungeon's boss, Skorchill. We're taking on the big snow yeti in this Echoes of Wisdom Boss Guide, and you'll need to make sure you've got...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: The Rift On Eldin Volcano Main Quest
How to reach the Eldin Temple dungeon
The Goron are back in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and as part of the Lands of the Goddesses Main Quest, you'll be heading to Eldin Volcano to save Goron City. As part of this section of our walkthrough, we'll be covering the whole of The Rift of Eldin Volcano, including the climb to Goron City,...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Eldin Temple Dungeon Walkthrough
How to complete the Eldin Temple dungeon
Hidden in the depths of Eldin Volcano lies the Eldin Temple an ancient place for the Goron. And in Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda needs to clear it as part of the Lands of the Goddesses Main Quest. This is one of three end-game dungeons you need to complete to unlock the final Main Quest. And during
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Defeat Volvagia
It's a bolero
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom contains many callbacks to previous games — like every Zelda game, basically. But one of the most surprising awaits at the end of the Eldin Temple dungeon. This Echoes of Wisdom Boss Guide covers the battle against Volvagia, a returning boss from Ocarina of Time. Volvagia is a little different...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Still Missing Main Quest Guide
How to reach the Hyrule Castle dungeon
You've just got the Still Missing Main Quest, and you've cleared both Gerudo Desert and Jabul Waters sections of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. But where do you go from here? Zelda needs to return home to try and find her missing father, the King, but there are dangers lurking at Hyrule Castle Town,...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Hyrule Castle Dungeon Walkthrough
How to complete the Hyrule Castle dungeon
After conquering the Zora and Gerudo rifts, it's time to head back to Hyrule Castle and tackle the fourth dungeon in Echoes of Wisdom. Hyrule Castle is a relatively short dungeon, and you'll access it during the Still Missing Main Quest. The king, and Link, both need saving, and Zelda is the only person who...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Defeat Ganon
A familiar face
We're at the halfway point of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and a rather surprising foe awaits at the bottom of Hyrule Castle Dungeon. Our Echoes of Wisdom Boss Guide covers the boss fight against Ganon, the big bad of the Zelda series. He's not the final boss of the game here at all, but he poses a bit more of a challenge...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
Digital Foundry delivers its verdict
Be warned, if you're going to watch the above video, there may be some brief story information provided that could be considered a light spoiler. Skip the introduction segment to avoid this. Tech specialist Digital Foundry has presented its verdict on the newly-released The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Echoes List - Best Echoes To Use
ECHO (echo... echo... echo...)
You might have guessed it, but Echoes are essential to progressing through The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — it's in the title, for goodness' sake! We've put together this guide to tell you how to use Echoes, what the best Echoes are, and where to find every single Echo in Echoes of Wisdom. Are we echo-ing...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Stamp Locations And Map
Where to find every stamp stand in Echoes of Wisdom
Heeeeey! Looking for Stamps across Hyrule in Echoes of Wisdom? We're here to help you collect every single Stamp in the game and get in Stamp Guy's good books. In this Stamp Rally guide, we've listed every Stamp stand in Echoes of Wisdom, sorted by region, along with a complete map marked with all...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Which Region Should I Visit First?
Our recommended region order for the Main Quests of Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a largely linear game, but similar to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, there are a few moments during the story where you can choose what region to visit first. In this region guide, we'll be telling you which order you should...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Runaway Horse Side Quest - How To Ride A Horse
And how to get Zelda's white horse
How can you get across Hyrule fast in Echoes of Wisdom without the use of Waypoints? By riding a horse, of course! And to do that, you need to complete the Runaway Horse Side Quest. As one of the first Side Quests you can do, the Runaway Horse is relatively straightforward. However, unless you're exploring Hyrule...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Dampé Quest And Automatons Guide
All Dampé Side Quests
Dampé is one of a handful of returning characters appearing in Echoes of Wisdom. Instead of tending to the graveyards or building dungeons, he's got a very different function here. In this guide, we've got a list of all Automatons and how to unlock them, how to complete all of Dampé's Side Quests, and how to access Dampé...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Side Quest Locations And Rewards
All Side Quest locations and Side Quest Map for Echoes of Wisdom
Throughout Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda will be able to help the citizens of Hyrule with their problems. These are called Side Quests and many of them will give excellent rewards for you on your adventure. Below we've listed every single Side Quest available in Echoes of Wisdom, along with...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Accessories, Locations & Effects - What's The Best Accessory?
How to get all accessories in Echoes of Wisdom
In Zelda's quest to save Hyrule from the rifts, it's important to be stylish — that's why there are lots of different accessories that you can equip during Echoes of Wisdom. Along with Outfits, Accessories grant various benefits, and all of them are worth seeking out. Below we've detailed everything...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: How To Increase Tri's Power
Tri-umph
In Echoes of Wisdom, it's Zelda's job to save Hyrule from the looming threat of the rifts. Fortunately, she's not alone, and with the help of Tri, she's able to conjure up Echoes to make things a lot easier. Throughout the game, Tri can increase their power to allow Zelda to use more Echoes or decrease the cost of Echoes. In the guide...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Outfits List - All Clothing & Bonus Effects
Dress to impress
What's an adventure without a variety of clothes to change into? In Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda can change her outfit at the drop of a hat, and many pieces of clothing don't just change the Princess' appearance. Below, we've listed all outfits in Echoes of Wisdom, how to get them, and what each piece of clothing does, if it does...
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