🎮 Basic Game Guide

Learn the core mechanics of the Zelda series to build a solid foundation for your adventure.

❤️ Health and Stamina System

Health (Hearts)

• Base Health: You usually start with 3 hearts at the beginning of the game.
• How to Increase:
  • Complete Shrine challenges to obtain Spirit Orbs.
  • Exchange 4 Spirit Orbs for a Heart Container.
  • Certain special quest rewards.
• Recovery Methods:
  • Eating cooked food.
  • Sleeping (at an inn or your own bed).
  • Special elixirs.

Stamina

• Uses: Climbing, swimming, running, gliding.
• How to Increase: Use Spirit Orbs to exchange for Stamina Vessels.
• Management Tips:
  • Rest when climbing to recover stamina.
  • Riding a horse saves running stamina.
  • Use the Paraglider wisely.

🗡️ Weapon and Equipment System

Weapon Types

Type	Characteristics	Suitable Scenarios
One-Handed Sword	Fast attack speed, can hold a shield	Regular combat
Two-Handed Sword	High damage, wide range	Fighting groups of enemies
Spear	Long attack range	Keeping a safe distance
Bow	Ranged attack	Stealth, puzzles

Durability System

• All weapons have durability.
• Weapons will flash before breaking.
• High-damage weapons usually have lower durability.
• Keep rare weapons carefully.

Equipment System

• Armor Sets: Provide defense and special effects.
• Upgrade Equipment: Use materials at the Great Fairy Fountain to upgrade.
• Special Effects: Such as Cold Resistance, Heat Resistance, Stealth, etc.

🗺️ Map and Exploration

Unlocking the Map

1. Starting Area: Unlock the base map after completing the tutorial.
2. Towers: Climb regional towers to unlock detailed maps.
3. Shrines: Serve as fast travel points.

Exploration Tips

• Marking System: Use pins to mark important locations.
• Camera Function: Record important items and places.
• Environmental Observation: Pay attention to clues like smoke columns, lights, etc.

🎯 Game Progression

Main Quests

• Follow the story guidance to advance.
• Usually have clear markers and hints.
• It is recommended to complete them first to obtain key abilities.

Side Quests

• Additional tasks provided by NPCs.
• Rewards include Rupees, equipment, materials, etc.
• Enrich the game world and story.

Collection Elements

• Korok Seeds: Expand weapon inventory.
• Shrine Challenges: Increase health and stamina.
• Memory Locations: Learn about the story background.

💡 Essential Tips for Beginners

Note

• Don't be afraid of death: Death is part of the learning process.
• Save often: Manually save before important decisions.
• Experiment: Try different approaches to the game.

Basic Survival Rules

1. Prioritize Food: Always have a good supply of food.
2. Rotate Weapons: Don't rely too much on a single weapon.
3. Use the Environment: Utilize height differences and cover.
4. Time Management: Some events only happen at specific times.

🎮 Version Differences

Features of Breath of the Wild

• Four Sheikah Slate abilities.
• Greater emphasis on interaction with the natural environment.
• Traditional weapon and equipment system.

Features of Tears of the Kingdom

• New abilities like Ultrahand, Fuse, etc.
• Three-layer exploration: sky, surface, and underground.
• Zonai technology and building system.

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