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[casey_contra]

Got the

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Hylian Shield

now I am rocking the classic Link look. I am just mopping up stuff now before taking on Ganon.

Where, generally, can I find this?

 

[Pejo]

For those of you with the Smash Link amiibo, how do you get Epona? do you have to use the amiibo out in the field similar to Wolf Link, for her to spawn? I've used it in towns for the past two days and only gotten a bunch of random drops and a chest.

Does the horse pop out of the chest?

 

[Inferno313]

For those of you with the Smash Link amiibo, how do you get Epona? do you have to use the amiibo out in the field similar to Wolf Link, for her to spawn? I've used it in towns for the past two days and only gotten a bunch of random drops and a chest.

Does the horse pop out of the chest?

It's random, like the rest of the Amiibo-exclusive items. I think it doesn't matter where you use it.

What'll happen is just that when you scan the amiibo and that yellow beam of light briefly appears, Epona will spawn in that light instead of any treasure chest or items falling from the sky.

 

[ckaneo]

Where, generally, can I find this?

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Hyrule Castle

 

[Plum]

Well, glad I'm not the only one. I think all the particles were chugging.

Oh, since we are pretty close to OT2:

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |OT2| There is a 98% Chance You Will Enjoy This Game

And the snarkier...

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |OT2| Your Inventory is Full

How about

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |OT2| Your OT1 is full

Or even

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |OT2| Your OT1 broke!

 

[Gai Murakumo]

Where, generally, can I find this?

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The Hylian Shield is at Hyrule Castle, near one of the back bottom gates on the north west side of the castle. You enter a dungeon area and fight a giant Stalfos then you receive the shield.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I enjoy the Shrine quests just as much as th shrines themselves. I though the one at the top of Lanaryu mountain was super cool, I was not expecting that at all.

The shrine quests are probably the best thing in the game.

 

[LotusHD]

Actually, this is the game's default outfit. Sorry. It's just too cool not to be.

One thing this game does not lack in is cool outfits lol

The last open world game I played before this was FFXV... lol, just makes me realize how truly awful that game was.

I'm playing Nier in addition to Zelda, and they both have things that just massively soured my opinion of the game more than I thought was possible lol

 

[toastyToast]

Got the Master Sword and called it there.

I was somewhat disappointed by

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how easy it was to get through the Lost Woods. First section I got immediately and the second took a couple of minutes. Worst part was NO MUSIC. Honestly, that shit was criminal. Wasn't even original music. Just the shit that plays in icy areas.

A damn shame.

 

[Not Spaceghost]

Does the breath of the wild series zelda amiibo only unlock a knights shield?

That's so lame lol

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Why would ever have my horse wear the royal saddle and mouth piece when the monster one looks badass as fuck. He looks like an evil luchador horse lmao fuck yes. This royal stallion is now the royal pain giver brother

 

[casey_contra]

It's random, like the rest of the Amiibo-exclusive items. I think it doesn't matter where you use it.

What'll happen is just that when you scan the amiibo and that yellow beam of light briefly appears, Epona will spawn in that light instead of any treasure chest or items falling from the sky.

This really disappointed me. I was hoping she would fall from the sky.

I actually much prefer the

Spoiler

royal horse

to Epona. I named him Percy.

 

[Hispanic! At the Disco]

Does the breath of the wild series zelda amiibo only unlock a knights shield?

That's so lame lol

My friend scanned that amiibo 4 times before he even got that.

 

[Inferno313]

Does the breath of the wild series zelda amiibo only unlock a knights shield?

That's so lame lol

Nah. Each Amiibo has a variety of possible drops. Some of which are Amiibo-exclusive. It's a random roll each time you scan the Amiibo.

 

[Kyzer]

this game feels like im playing a ghibli film sometimes

 

[jet1911]

Just saw this.

This game is insane lol

 

[Not Spaceghost]

My friend scanned that amiibo 4 times before he even got that.

Nah. Each Amiibo has a variety of possible drops. Some of which are Amiibo-exclusive. It's a random roll each time you scan the Amiibo.

Yeah I know it can get like gems and stuff but wow for the amiibo exclusive on the new zelda one to just be a knights shield is sooooo lame compared to everything else the other amiibo give you

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

got my hands on a couple of 36 attack power weapons and felt like a badass until I ran into something that wasn't even taking a sliver of damage per hit from them (a

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Lynel

based on what it dropped). It also did 4.75 hearts of damage per hit even with a triple defense buff active, and I only had 5 hearts.

But I killed it anyways because I'm awesome. And persistent. Reward wasn't really worth the effort but this shield is really cool. I feel like the aspect of venturing into areas I'm probably not supposed to be in yet, and conquering them anyways, is the main thing drawing me to this game.

It's funny because I'm so into exploring I'm sitting on 8 spirit orbs and keep getting distracted before I can turn them in...I haven't gotten any stamina upgrades yet, that seems like less of a priority considering what I've been spending my time doing.

I fought one of those when I only had 4 hearts and no stamina upgrades. I also had no defensive potions or anything like tgat to use. It killed me in 1 hit every time. I literally was not allowed to make a single mistake in that fight and it felt soooooo good beating it. Had to go through most of my weapons to beat it too.

This enemy is nowhere near as intimidating with the 9 hearts I have now, shit loads of health items, way better weapons and way better armour. It's like, bitch please, I beat you when I had nothing. Why should I fear you now?

That fight was a real git gud moment actually. One of the most memorable parts of the game so far for me.

 

[LyleLanley]

This second part of the Miro Shaz shrine sucks so much.

Edit:

Is it even worth it? I'm just messing up my weapons.

 

[RiderKairuu]

1x firefly + 4x bokoblin fangs + pot = 50r

Looking around some of the icy mountains for luminous stones (it's really easy at night) and then trading them for a diamond for the guy in Zora's domain.

Hunting big game in the mountains (rhinos and moose) and cooking and selling skewers of prime and gourmet meat.

Find the snow bowling mini game and watch the video in how to get a strike every time. It is by far the fastest way to earn rupees in the game.

Thanks!

 

[Gai Murakumo]

Just saw this.

This game is insane lol

Don't mess with Cuckoo's man, they will fuck you up!

 

[Inferno313]

This really disappointed me. I was hoping she would fall from the sky.

I actually much prefer the

Spoiler

royal horse

to Epona. I named him Percy.

Funny story. I spent an hour trying to catch that damn thing early on. I had to learn how to make a stamina-extending meal just to have enough to get her. I take her back to the stable, and since I figure this'll be my main horse for awhile, I spend some time brainstorming with my fiancé on a really good kick-ass name.

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We ultimately named her Nora, as a BTAS reference, because we're dorks.

Immediately after all of this, I decide to checkout the Faron region and try to activate that tower. I ride her over there, start climbing the tower, and a lightning storm starts. I don't take much note of it, aside from the fact that I need to unequip some metal shit, and I proceed up the tower. I get the tower done, and glide back down. But, to my surprise, she's gone. Can't find her anywhere. I look around for a few seconds, until I see something white in the nearby river. I run over to investigate, and Nora's lifeless body is floating down the river, still have no idea what happened.

 

[toastyToast]

This enemy is nowhere near as intimidating with the 9 hearts I have now, shit loads of health items, way better weapons and way better armour. It's like, bitch please, I beat you when I had nothing. Why should I fear you now?

I thought so too but then I tried to fight the

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Ice Lynel

in Hebra and this dude is legit the devil. Shattered my best shields in one hit. This one has some sort of supernova attack plus bomb arrows.

 

[Pinky]

Also, Kaam Yatak Shrine is pretty damn cool. I've only done 6 shrines so far, but that one was pretty clever.

 

[Timeaisis]

Just saw this.

This game is insane lol

Holy shit this is amazing. God, I love this game.

 

[Pejo]

It's random, like the rest of the Amiibo-exclusive items. I think it doesn't matter where you use it.

What'll happen is just that when you scan the amiibo and that yellow beam of light briefly appears, Epona will spawn in that light instead of any treasure chest or items falling from the sky.

Thanks, I'll try save scumming in a field today and see if I can get her. Can you give her a mohawk like you can with regular horses? I love that look.

 

[jonjonaug]

Just saw this.

This game is insane lol

Now watch the whole video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9EvbqxBUG_c

 

[Admiral Woofington]

You know what this game is missing? Monster climbing that doesn't require specific things to happen to let you. I'd love to fly over a Lynel stealth like and get on his face and start stabbing it from the get go

 

[Inferno313]

Thanks, I'll try save scumming in a field today and see if I can get her. Can you give her a mohawk like you can with regular horses? I love that look.

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Nope. You can't change her name, mane, or gear. The NPC says something about not feeling right to change a horse of legend.

 

[Fledz]

Anyone beat the labyrinth legitly? Lol

Which one?

I did the one in

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Gerudo Desert but not the North East one. I'm aware there's a third somewhere too.

 

[En-ou]

Just saw this.

This game is insane lol

I.....

 

[DNAbro]

Holy shit I found a weapon with 95 points of attack. Highest I've seen.

 

[Pinky]

Just saw this.

This game is insane lol

 

[Mediking]

Yeah.... gonna say Link is roughly.... "20" years old.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Anyone beat the labyrinth legitly? Lol

Which one? I've done one in the NE, one in another island (I think closer to NW) and I've done both legitimately without climbing the walls.

 

[The Lamonster]

Yeah I know it can get like gems and stuff but wow for the amiibo exclusive on the new zelda one to just be a knights shield is sooooo lame compared to everything else the other amiibo give you

None of the BotW amiibo have exclusives.

It's pretty silly.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Anyone beat the labyrinth legitly? Lol

I did the desert one fairly. Haven't tried the others.

There's a lot of nice loot in there worth finding

None of the BotW amiibo have exclusives.

It's pretty silly.

What about the horse equipment from the horse amiibo. Where in the game would you normally find that?

 

[Not Spaceghost]

None of the BotW amiibo have exclusives.

It's pretty silly.

For some reason IGN says botw zelda can give the hylian shield but that's gotta be a mistake right?

 

[Inferno313]

Yeah.... gonna say Link is roughly.... "20" years old.

Zelda's canonically 17, so I feel like Link is probably intended to be the same. Though, it's possible he's a little older.

 

[rhandino]

Just saw this.

This game is insane lol

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Zelda's canonically 17, so I feel like Link is probably intended to be the same. Though, it's possible he's a little older.

The real question is if

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Mipha

is attempting to rob the cradle with Link

 

[The Lamonster]

For some reason IGN says botw zelda can give the hylian shield but that's gotta be a mistake right?

It's confirmed from the data files that she does not drop the Hylian Shield. Just a myth.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

For some reason IGN says botw zelda can give the hylian shield but that's gotta be a mistake right?

The knight's shield looks like the Hylian shield if you're unfamiliar with how it normally looks. And it's on the back of the box. That's likely where the confusion came from.

The real question is if

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Mipha

is attempting to rob the cradle with Link

Who even knows. The game seems to imply Zora live like 150 years at minimum, so she could be 40 for all we know.

 

[Deku Tree]

Holy shit I found a weapon with 95 points of attack. Highest I've seen.

Where did you find it? Pics too plz.

 

[HammerOfThor]

How do I take videos/gifs? Or does it do it automatically when I do a screenshot?

Also, how to I handle those floating wizard guys?

 

[Inferno313]

How do I take videos/gifs? Or does it do it automatically when I do a screenshot?

Also, how to I handle those floating wizard guys?

You can't, yet. That's from Dunkey's video, and I'm sure he has capture devices.

Videos will come to the "capture" button in the fall, I believe.

 

[Deku Tree]

None of the BotW amiibo have exclusives.

It's pretty silly.

That's not exactly true. There are several Amiibo that have OP weapons that can't be obtained in that game. Those may not be the "BotW Amiibo " though.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

Hmm? I see people mentioning the classic tunics, didn't realise they were in the game. How do you obtain them?

 

[rhandino]

Anyone beat the labyrinth legitly? Lol

I did it both ways because I found a blade covered in flames and wanted to know if there were more cool items in there.

After activating the shrine I saw

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that the tunnel from when the wind blows to let you out of the area had a floor so I jumped and there was this MASSIVE room filled with rusted guardians and a chest in the middle... yeah game, I played Dark Souls you know.

 

[Inferno313]

Hmm? I see people mentioning the classic tunics, didn't realise they were in the game. How do you obtain them?

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