Summary
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis finally here, giving players the first taste of what it’s like to play as Zelda, rather than Link, for the first time in a mainlineLegend of Zeldainstallment. During their time inZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, players will take advantage of the game’s unique mechanics and improvise their way through Hyrule.
Despite thefreedom thatZelda: Echoes of Wisdomgives players, there are still several unwritten rules they should know about before heading into Hyrule. These unwritten rules apply to both exploration and combat inZelda: Echoes of Wisdomand can help anyone on their way.
The Unwritten Rules of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Exploration
Just About Anything Goes in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
What makesZelda: Echoes of Wisdomso unique is that, much like its predecessor,Tears of the Kingdom, players can essentially make their own progression. This is primarily accomplished throughZelda’s Tri Rod, which is used to create echoes of the various monsters and objects found throughout Hyrule. Using echoes of objects, specifically, players can get just about anywhere, whether it’s by stacking a bunch of beds together to create a staircase or using a flying tile to cross a large gap. There is almost no end to how players can reach their destination inZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, so they should never limit themselves.
Acquiring the Carrot Echo Can Make Traversal Much Quicker
There are 127 echoes to find and learn inZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, but some, like the carrot echo, are far better than others. What makes the carrot echo so valuable is that it can be used to call Zelda’s horse from anywhere in Hyrule, which will allow players to get around the overworld much faster than they could on foot. Obtaining the carrot echo is as easy as completing the “Still Missing” main quest, speaking to Impa in Hyrule Castle to receive the “Impa’s Gift” side quest, and then usingZelda’s Bind abilityto pull a carrot out of the ground in the garden just northwest of Hyrule Castle Town.
The Unwritten Rules of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Combat
Zelda’s Swordfighter Form Should Be Upgraded as Soon as Possible in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Exploration
While there is certainly fun to be had in summoning echoes to assist in battle inZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda is most powerful when taking advantage of her Swordfighter form, which is obtained shortly into the game’s story. Zelda’s Swordfighter form functions similarly toTears of the Kingdom’s Master Swordin that players can use it only for a brief period before they are required to gather more energy in order to use the form again.
The great thing about Zelda’s Swordfighter form, however, is that it can be upgraded using Might Crystals found by clearing rifts or in other, less conspicuous places, like underneath rocks. Might Crystals can then be taken to Lueburry’s house and exchanged for an upgraded sword or Swordfighter gauge. This is something that players should do as soon as possible, asZelda’s Swordfighter formoften proves to be a much more efficient way of dealing with enemies than simply relying on monster echoes to do the job.
There Are Monster Echoes Better Suited for Certain Situations
Players may be tempted to find a monster echo they enjoy and stick with it for the entirety ofZelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s combatscenarios, but there are monster echoes better suited for certain situations. The Darknut echo, for example, which players acquire fairly early on in the game, may be very powerful, but it is also very slow. The spiked roller echo, on the other hand, covers a wide area but is so large that it is often limited by the surrounding area. Players should evaluate each combat scenario and select their echoes accordingly, as opposed to sticking with their favorite echoes throughout the whole game.
