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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guide

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Link and Zelda amiibo lining up behind the Tears of the Kingdom Link amiibo figure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

All Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo rewards and unlocks list

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Princess Zelda holds the Master Sword aloft in the Swtich 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom load significantly faster on Switch 2

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Adventure
Action
Open-World
Top Critic Avg: 95/100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
May 12, 2023
ESRB
Rated E for Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Havok
Cross-Platform Play
N/A
Cross Save
N/A

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
FX Wiki Wiki
Steam Deck Compatibility
n/a
Nintendo Switch Release Date
May 12, 2023
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
June 5, 2025
Genre(s)
Adventure, Action, Open-World
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
How Long To Beat
59 Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility
n/a

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Explore the Deku Tree Chasm to lift the fog from Korok Forest

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Feed a dog, unlock the pieces of armor, and collect the iconic sword

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Turn your Lights of Blessing into heart containers or stamina vessels

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How to turn on the faucets and take down the Mucktorok boss

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How to unlock the five gears and take down Colgera

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How to open the five locks in the Fire Temple and beat Marbled Gohma

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Sell diamonds to make quick rupees

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How to complete the ‘Death Caldera Crystal’ shrine quest

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Link stands on a cliff watching the dragon Naydra in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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See the locations and paths for Naydra, Farosh, Dinraal, and the Light Dragon

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The Light Dragon lets out a scream while flying through the skies in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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Tracking the Light Dragon’s path will lead you to the Master Sword

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Link wearing the Hylian Shield on his back with Hyrule Castle in the background in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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Don’t miss Link’s iconic shield

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link wearing the full Miner’s Armor set
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Light up the Depths with the Miner’s armor

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Hyrule Fashion Week is gonna be lit this year

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A Gleeok towers over Link in a boss fight in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
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The Flame Gleeok, Frost Gleeok, and Thunder Gleeok demand similar tactics

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Link wears the Royal Guard Armor set in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
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Sanctum

Traverse Hyrule Castle for a solid set of armor

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Link and Yunobo wearing the Vah Rudania Divine Helm in front of the Goron Mt Rushmore in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Become fireproof with the Vah Rudania Divine Helm

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Link and Riju’s avatar wearing the Vah Naboris Divine Helm in front of the Gerudo Village in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Gain shock resistance with the Vah Naboris Divine Helm

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Link and Sidon’s avatar wearing the Vah Ruta Divine Helm on the bridge leading to the Zora’s Domain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Increase your swim speed with the Vah Ruta Divine Helm

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