The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Main Quest Complete Guide
🎯 Main Quest Overview
The main quest of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild guides Link from awakening to the final battle, with a high degree of freedom throughout the process. Below is the complete roadmap of the main quest:
| Phase | Core Objective | Estimated Time | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Awakening | Master basic controls, leave the Great Plateau | 2-4 hours | Sheikah Slate, Paraglider |
| World Exploration | Activate towers, visit Impa | 3-5 hours | Regional maps, main quest guidance |
| Divine Beast Challenges | Liberate the four Divine Beasts | 15-25 hours | Four Champion Abilities |
| Master Sword | Acquire the legendary weapon | 2-3 hours | Master Sword |
| Memory Collection | Find Zelda's memories | 4-6 hours | Full story, extra Heart Containers |
| Final Battle | Defeat Calamity Ganon | 1-2 hours | Game completion |
🛡️ Great Plateau Tasks
Awakening and Exploration
Awaken in the Shrine of Resurrection
- Obtain the Sheikah Slate within the ruins
- Open the chest to get starting equipment
- Learn basic movement and interaction controls
Explore the Great Plateau
- Travel to the designated location to activate the Sheikah Slate
- Activate the Great Plateau Tower, unlocking the regional map
- Talk to the Old Man to learn about the world's background
Four Shrine Challenge
Complete the four shrines on the Great Plateau to obtain the Paraglider:
| Shrine Name | Trial Content | Acquired Ability | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Oa Shrine | Power of Magnetism | Magnesis | ★☆☆ |
| Ja Baij Shrine | Power of Bombs | Remote Bomb (Round/Square) | ★☆☆ |
| Owa Daim Shrine | Power of Time | Stasis | ★★☆ |
| Ta'loh Naeg Shrine | Cryonis | Cryonis | ★★☆ |
Obtain the Paraglider
- Return to the Old Man's location after completing the four shrines
- Accept the Old Man's trial
- Obtain the Paraglider and leave the Great Plateau
🗺️ World Exploration Phase
Explore Hyrule Field
Activate the Great Plateau Tower
- Be cautious of Guardian attacks
- Use cover to avoid lasers
- Unlock the Central Hyrule map
Visit Kakariko Village
- Talk to Impa to learn about the main quest
- Obtain the Sheikah Sensor and the album quest
- Learn about the four Divine Beasts and Calamity Ganon
Main Quest Activation
- Free the Divine Beasts: Primary objective
- Find Zelda's Memories: Story supplement
- Defeat Calamity Ganon: Final goal
🐘 Divine Beast Liberation Quests
Recommended Challenge Order
| Divine Beast | Recommended Level | Difficulty | Acquired Ability | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vah Medoh (Wind) | Any | ★★☆ | Champion Revali's Gale | Revive and restore all hearts |
| Vah Ruta (Water) | 5-10 hearts | ★★★ | Champion Mipha's Grace | Auto-recover hearts |
| Vah Rudania (Fire) | 10-15 hearts | ★★★☆ | Champion Daruk's Protection | Damage shield |
| Vah Naboris (Lightning) | 15+ hearts | ★★★★ | Champion Urbosa's Fury | Updraft |
Vah Medoh (Wind Divine Beast)
Quest Preparation
- Location: Rito Village
- Required Gear: Cold-resistant clothing or cold-resistant meals
- Recommended Weapons: Bow, one-handed sword
Quest Flow
Travel to Rito Village
- Cross the Hebra Mountains
- Resolve the Rito's plight
- Train with Teba
Board the Divine Beast
- Use Teba's updraft
- Enter Vah Medoh
Puzzle Inside the Divine Beast
- Manipulate 5 control terminals
- Solve puzzles by tilting the Divine Beast's body
- Defeat Windblight Ganon
Vah Ruta (Water Divine Beast)
Quest Preparation
- Location: Zora's Domain
- Required Gear: Zora Armor
- Recommended Weapons: Shock Arrows, spear
Quest Flow
Travel to Zora's Domain
- Follow Zora River path
- Defeat Lizalfos along the way
- Obtain the Zora Armor
Prepare Shock Arrows
- Collect Shock Arrows from Ploymus Mountain
- Beware of the Lynel
- Prepare 20 Shock Arrows
Puzzle Inside the Divine Beast
- Use Cryonis ability
- Manipulate 5 control terminals
- Defeat Waterblight Ganon
Vah Rudania (Fire Divine Beast)
Quest Preparation
- Location: Goron City
- Required Gear: Fireproof armor or fireproof meals
- Smotherwing Butterfly × 1 + any ingredient × 4
- Recommended Weapons: Long-range bow
Quest Flow
Travel to Goron City
- Cross Death Mountain
- Buy or craft fireproof gear
- Talk to the Gorons
Enter the Divine Beast
- Use cannons to bombard the Divine Beast
- Enter Vah Rudania
Puzzle Inside the Divine Beast
- Manipulate 5 control terminals
- Use the Divine Beast's rolling ball mechanism
- Defeat Fireblight Ganon
Vah Naboris (Lightning Divine Beast)
Quest Preparation
- Location: Gerudo Town
- Required Gear: Vai outfit or stealth gear
- Recommended Weapons: Reflective shield, multi-shot bow
Quest Flow
Enter Gerudo Town
- Obtain the Gerudo Vai outfit
- Infiltrate the women-only town
- Meet Riju
Find the Divine Beast
- Search for Vah Naboris in the Gerudo Desert
- Defeat the enemies guarding the Divine Beast
- Enter Vah Naboris
Puzzle Inside the Divine Beast
- Manipulate 5 control terminals
- Use the Divine Beast's electrical conduction
- Defeat Thunderblight Ganon
⚔️ Obtaining the Master Sword
Requirements
- Heart Count: At least 13 hearts
- Location: Korok Forest
- Challenge: Pass the Lost Woods trial
Steps to Obtain
Travel to Korok Forest
- Enter from northern Hyrule Field
- Follow the direction of the torches
- Pay attention to the wind's flow
Navigate the Lost Woods
- Follow the embers in the air
- Use a torch to observe wind direction
- Do not rely on the minimap
Draw the Master Sword
- Consume 13 hearts to pull the sword
- Obtain a powerful weapon against Calamity
- Power doubles near Hyrule Castle and Guardians
💭 Memory Collection Quest
Memory Locations Overview
| Memory # | Location | Specific Position | Trigger Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyrule Field | Temple of Time Ruins | Automatic |
| 2 | Great Plateau | Shrine of Resurrection | Automatic |
| 3 | East Akkala Plains | Lake of the Horse God | View photo |
| 4 | Hyrule Castle | Library | View photo |
| 5 | Tabantha Bridge | Bridge center | View photo |
| 6 | Death Mountain Foothills | Ancient Stone Columns | View photo |
| 7 | Hyrule Castle | Zelda's Study | View photo |
| 8 | Hyrule Castle | Training Grounds | View photo |
| 9 | Mount Lanayru | Spring of Wisdom | View photo |
| 10 | Hyrule Castle | Throne Room | View photo |
| 11 | Forest Tower | Korok Forest entrance | View photo |
| 12 | Hyrule Field | Sacred Ground Ruins | View photo |
Collection Tips
- Use the Album for Reference: View memory photos in the album
- Match Environmental Features: Note mountain and building features in the background
- Time Selection: Some memories can only be triggered at specific times
🏰 Final Battle Preparation
Pre-Battle Checklist
Equipment Preparation
- Weapons: Master Sword, Ancient weapons, high-damage bows
- Armor: Ancient Set upgraded to 2★ or above
- Shield: Hylian Shield, Ancient Shield
Meal Preparation
- Healing Meals: Full heart recovery meals × 5
- Attack Boost: Attack-up meals × 3
- Defense Boost: Defense-up meals × 3
- Stamina Recovery: Full stamina recovery meals × 3
Material Preparation
- Ancient Parts: At least 1,000
- Arrows: At least 50 of each elemental arrow
- Rupees: At least 3,000 Rupees
Exploring Hyrule Castle
Entry Routes
- Main Gate Route: Direct challenge, highest difficulty
- Underground Route: Enter via the moat, relatively safe
- Air Route: Glide in from a high point, recommended route
Key Areas
- Library: Find Zelda's diary
- Training Grounds: Obtain powerful equipment
- Observation Room: Learn the castle's structure
- Throne Room: Final battle location
⚡ Final Boss Battle
Phase 1: Calamity Ganon
Attack Patterns
- Laser Shots: Reflect with a perfect shield parry
- Weapon Attacks: Perfect dodge to trigger bullet time
- Area Attacks: Quickly move out of the attack range
Counter Strategies
- Use Perfect Dodges: Trigger bullet time for consecutive attacks
- Parry Lasers: Time the parry accurately
- Elemental Attacks: Use opposing elements for extra damage
Phase 2: Dark Beast Ganon
Special Mechanics
- Protective Barrier: Must be broken using specific methods
- Summon Clones: Prioritize clearing clones
- Environmental Attacks: Watch for ground changes
Methods to Break Defense
- Master Sword: Deals extra damage to Dark Beast Ganon
- Ancient Weapons: Bonus against Calamity creatures
- Bow of Light: Light arrows provided by Zelda
Phase 3: Ganon (Final Form)
Final Battle
- Horseback Fight: Engage in a mounted battle in an open field
- Using the Bow of Light: Time your shots carefully
- Finishing Attack: Execute the finishing blow when prompted
🏆 Post-Game Content
Completion Rewards
- Game Completion Percentage: Displays completion percentage
- Save File Marker: Save file shows a star icon
- New Features Unlocked: Hero's Path Mode, etc.
Continue Playing
- Free Exploration: Continue unfinished content
- DLC Content: Unlock Trial of the Sword and other extras
- 100% Completion: Collect all shrines, Korok seeds, etc.