The Legend of Zeldaseries is known for having secrets and uncertainties, and these hidden features are no exception. FromOcarina of Time, all the way toBreath of the Wild, there are many cool things to do about which the series is not straightforward. While some of these don’t directly affect gameplay, many can actually benefit the player.
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Unless someone reads detailed walkthroughs and is aZeldalore connoisseur, some of these additions may come as a surprise. To help make these titles even more interesting, here are 10 things players may not know they can do inZeldagames.
10Fix Signs
It’s a bit easier to be forgiving of mistakes when there’s a way to correct them. In bothThe Legend ofZelda: Ocarina of TimeandThe Legend ofZelda: Wind Waker, Link can mend broken signs by playing a song. After the song is played, the sign pieces magically float up and piece themselves back together.
InOcarina of Time, if the player uses the ocarina to play “Zelda’s Lullaby,” signs will be repaired. InWind Waker, it’s the same concept, but by playing “The Wind God’s Aria,” instead. This little feature provides a guilt-free way to rage-chop signs.
9Play Fetch
Dogs appear off and on throughoutZeldagames, but inThe Legend ofZelda: Breath of the Wild, interactions with canines are more realistic. If Link throws a tree branch near a dog, the dog will retrieve it. Even better, if Link throws an apple for a dog, the furry friend will chase it down and eat it.
Participating in these actions builds Link’s bond with the dog. Plus, there’s more to this than mere cuteness. Building bonds with dogs will cause these canines to lead Link to hidden treasures.
8Translate Ancient Hylian Text For Hints
There are six types of Hylian script, and most of them actually say something when translated. One major example of this lies inThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princessin the Temple of Time. When players look at the text on the wall surrounding the door, they can actually translate the text into English.
It turns out that the text tells players how to unlock the door of time. This is unfortunate since players can’t even see the text until after entering the door of time, but nonetheless, it’s a neat little feature.
7Create Fireworks
Breath of the Wildis full of more possibilities than its predecessors, and this instance proves it. While it’s not exactly practical, it is possible to create a fireworks show in this game. Believe it or not, this isn’t a mod.
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The main ingredient here is dragon horns. Otherwise, players just need bombs. The trick is that dragon horns aren’t easy to collect quickly, perhaps it’s worth it. After all, fireworks can be pretty expensive.
6Ride More Than Just Horses
As if Epona just isn’t good enough,Breath of the WildLink can try his hand at riding all mammals, even mythological ones. Yes, inBreath of the Wild,even Lynels and the Spirit Horse are tameable for players with patience.
This method doesn’t always prove practical, however. If players ride the Spirit horse to the stables and try to keep it, the owners will accuse him of cursing them and will beg Link to leave. Likewise, showing up to stables while riding a bear doesn’t turn out so great either. It’s probably best to just stick to horses.
5Gossip Stone Rockets
Bombing gossip stones causes them to cosplay as NASA rockets. While this one is common knowledge for mostZeldafans, the game doesn’t directly tell players that it’s possible.
This nifty trick first debuted inOcarina of Timebut reappears inMajora’s MaskandSkyward Sword. There’s no benefit to doing this aside from its entertainment value. There’s definitely no harm in trying it, though. What goes up must always come back down, so the good news is that these gossip stones aren’t lost forever.
4Steal the Fishing Hole Man’s Hat
The Hero of Time may appear to be lawful good, but this easter egg makes him seem a bit chaotic. InOcarina of Time, it is possible to use the fishing rod to steal the Fishing Hole Man’s hat. This guy states that Link must not cast the fishing rod behind the counter. This guy is pretty serious about his hat.
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If Link throws the hat away, he gets fined, but he does have the choice simply to be decent and give the fisherman’s hat back. However, players can sacrifice 50 rupees by choosing to have some chaotic fun.
3Paper Airplane
This one serves zero purposes, but it’s definitely interesting. InMajora’s Mask, players can find a paper airplane ontop of Ikana Castle. There are many rumors about this airplane and why it exists in the game, but Nintendo confirms nothing.
Many fans believe the paper airplane is a remnant of a canceled side quest, while others suggest it’s a pointless easter egg. Regardless, it’s just… there. The airplane doesn’t move or do anything. That must be some sturdy paper. This easter egg is either cool or incredibly disappointing, depending on the player.
2Stealing Supplies
Again, there’s definitely a gray area in Link’s moral code. If players want to channel their inner Dark Link inTwilight Princess, the game lets them steal lantern oil and red potion from Coro’s pet bird Trill. There’s a dropbox for rupees, so players can successfully run off without paying.
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Trill doesn’t take this lightly, though, and will chase Link down every time he gets near the shop. That is until he finally pays his dues.This isn’t the only instance of Link’s thievery inThe Legend of Zeldaseries, but it is the easiest one to pull off.
1Bow Wow’s Dinner
This next feature is quite sad, or hilarious for those whose humor is borderline demented. While walkingBow WowinLink’s Awakening, Link can conquer enemies and get places quicker thanks to Bow Wow’s big chompers. The negative side is that this pet is an instant kill machine.
Since Bow Wow is always hungry, and not a vegetarian, he eats pretty much anything in his path, including the grumpy palm tree monkey in Toronbo Shores. Tragic? A little, but at least Link can escape the monkey’s bombs with ease.
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