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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
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.
Vah Naboris Divine Helm location in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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.
Vah Ruta Divine Helm location in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Increase your swim speed with the Vah Ruta Divine Helm

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Link and Tulin wearing the Vah Medoh Divine Helm in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Vah Medoh Divine Helm location in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Room

Let Tulin’s avatar glide around in style

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A Frox stands imposingly in the Depths in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
How to beat Frox in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Plus, here’s what to do with the Frox fang

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How to get wild greens in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

‘Wild greens’ refers to a recipe... and an ingredient?

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Link wears the Hero Armor in a cave in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
How to get the Hero Armor in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The classic looks requires a trip to the Depths

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Link stands on a sky island wearing the Phantom Armor at night, with the moon right next to him in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
How to get the Phantom Armor in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Room

Enter the Phantom Helm(et)

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Link wears the Wind Armor in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
How to get the Wind Armor in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Wind Waker not included

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An image of Link standing in front of a cherry blossom tree in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. He’s standing in front of a small stone shrine that has a bowl for an offering.
Cherry blossom trees in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hide a useful secret
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

They can show you where caves are

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link standing by a Zonai device dispenser on a Sky Island.
All Zonai dispenser locations in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Get building with all the devices you’ll need

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The Molduga shows its teeth while lying on the sand in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
How to defeat Molduga in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Peek-a-boom

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Isha, the owner of the jewelry shop at Gerudo Town, stands at the entrance of her shop in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
‘The Missing Owner’ side quest steps in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to rescue Isha in the Toruma Dunes

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Links walks through a gateway in the Maoikes Shrine
Maoikes Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to find the shrine (and a diamond!)

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Opening to the Mayam Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Mayam Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete the puzzle to get into Mayam Shrine

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The Kahatanaum Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The shrine looks like a giant rock with a portal that enters another room on it.
Kahatanaum Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete Rauru’s Blessing

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Teniten Shrine exterior
Teniten Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete the ‘Combat Training: Throwing’ trial

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A screenshot of the exterior of Rakashog Shrine from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Rakashog Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete the ‘A Reflective Device’ puzzle

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Link walks into a shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Sihajog Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete the skydiving challenge to unlock this shrine and snag a diamond

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A screenshot shows a shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It looks like a rock emitting swirling green energy.
Turakamik Shrine solution in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete the ‘Hidden Metal’ puzzle

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A screenshot shows the Mayausiy Shrine entrance in the Forgotten Temple of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Mayausiy Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to complete the ‘Building Blocks’ trial

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