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Master Mode (DLC)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Master Mode (DLC)

Master Mode is the ultimate challenge in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This guide covers everything you need to know to conquer this difficult mode, from new enemy behaviors to unique rewards.

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Master Mode (DLC)

Master Mode is the ultimate challenge in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This guide covers everything you need to know to conquer this difficult mode, from new enemy behaviors to unique rewards.

The Master Mode DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild introduces a significantly increased difficulty level, offering a fresh challenge for experienced players. This mode features tougher enemies that regenerate health, new enemy placements, and even a new enemy type: the Sky Octorok. Additionally, players can expect new challenges and rewards, including the Master Sword beam-up and the Trial of the Sword, which offers unique gear upon completion.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Basics
    • Controls
  2. 2
    Combat Controls
  3. 3
    How to Shield Surf
  4. 4
    How to Ride Horses
  5. 5
    How to Cook
  6. 6
    Story Quests
    • Walkthrough (The Beginning, Follow the Sheikah Slate, The Isolated Plateau, Seek Out Impa, Locked Mementos, Free the Divine Beasts, Reach Zora's Domain, Divine Beast Vah Ruta, Divine Beast Vah Medoh, Divine Beast Vah Rudania, Forbidden City Entry, Divine Beast Vah Naboris, The Hero's Sword, Destroy Ganon)
  7. 7
    Follow the Sheikah Slate (The Shrine of Resurrection, How to Follow the Sheikah Slate)
  8. 8
    The Isolated Plateau (Oman Au Shrine: Magnesis Trial, Ja Baij Shrine: Bomb Trial, Owa Daim Shrine: Stasis Trial, Keh Namut Shrine: Cryonis Trial, The Temple of Time)
  9. 9
    Seek Out Impa (How to Reach Kakariko Village, Kakariko Village)
  10. 10
    Locked Momentos (How to Reach Hateno Ancient Tech Lab, Hateno Ancient Tech Lab)
  11. 11
    Captured Memories (How to Find All Captured Memories)
  12. 12
    Free the Divine Beasts (Where to Find All the Divine Beasts)
  13. 13
    Reach Zora's Domain (How to Get to Zora's Domain)
  14. 14
    Divine Beast Vah Ruta (Collecting 20 Shock Arrows, Stopping the Divine Beast Vah Ruta, Divine Beast Vah Ruta Dungeon, Boss Fight: Waterblight Ganon)
  15. 15
    Divine Beast Vah Medoh (How to Reach Rito Village, Flight Range, Stopping the Divine Beast Vah Medoh, Divine Beast Vah Medoh Dungeon, Boss Fight: Windblight Ganon)
  16. 16
    Divine Beast Vah Rudania (How to Reach Goron City, Rescuing Yunobo, Stopping the Divine Beast Vah Rudania, Divine Beast Vah Rudania Dungeon, Boss Fight: Fireblight Ganon)
  17. 17
    Forbidden City Entry (How to Reach Gerudo, How to Enter Gerudo Town)
  18. 18
    Divine Beast Vah Naboris (Yiga Clan Hideout, Stopping the Divine Beast Vah Naboris, Divine Beast Vah Naboris Dungeon, Boss Fight: Thunderblight Ganon)
  19. 19
    The Hero's Sword (How to Get Through the Lost Woods, The Hero's Sword)
  20. 20
    Destroy Calamity Ganon (How to Get Through Hyrule Castle, How to Beat Calamity Ganon)
  21. 21
    Side Quests
    • Dueling Peaks Region (Captured Memories, Misko, the Great Bandit, Find the Fairy Fountain, The Priceless Maracas)
Tips
  • Master Mode features regenerating enemies, requiring players to be more strategic and efficient in combat.
  • New enemy placements and the addition of Sky Octoroks present unique challenges.
  • The Trial of the Sword offers a significant challenge but rewards players with powerful gear, including an upgraded Master Sword.
  • Utilize the environment and all available runes to overcome tougher foes.
  • Completion of the Trial of the Sword in Master Mode unlocks the Master Sword's beam-up ability permanently.
  • New gear and items may be available through specific challenges within Master Mode.

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