


In this section, we’ll show you what’s waiting there for you. But you should, because the rewards are worth it. As we wrote above, you don’t have to go through most of this area to complete your quests. The Forest of Spirits effectively covers the top third of the Great Plateau, enveloping Hopper Pond - and the Oman Au shrine where you got magnesis. Check out our section on Mount Hylia below.)įorest of Spirits, Hopper Pond and the Oman Au shrine Invoke magnesis, though, and you’ll see the outline of something you’d never have known was there. Imagine, say, a treasure chest sitting at the bottom of a lake, deeper than you could see with your naked eye. When you’re looking for secrets, these are valuable tools because they can reveal hidden items. You press the L button, and the lens through which you see Breath of the Wild changes to show you that you’re doing something special. Cryonis, magnesis and stasis - the powers you get from runes in the Great Plateau’s shrines - are modal. Kill the monstrosities, and you’re likely to find a treasure they were guarding. Better yet, in some areas, the baddies will be defending treasure. At the very least, you’ll get items drops and monster parts that you can use to create elixirs (which we discuss in our Breath of the Wild cooking guide). If you see a group of enemies clustered around … well, anything, then wipe them out. You’ll miss an incredible amount if you’re just zooming between quests. Take the time to amble through it and collect its hidden rewards. Breath of the Wild has a big, beautiful world. Crazy, right? But honestly, often the best way to find things is to just wander. But what the heck are you supposed to do now? Couple of things, really. Hey, so welcome! You’ve taken our advice, and you’re now in the middle of some vast, unexplored area. Use your eyes and powers to find hidden items You’re all but guaranteed to find interesting things. To make exploration a habit, figure out where you’re not supposed to go, and then go there. It's the perfect example of how wandering won’t waste your time. (In the image below we subtly hint at the relevant area using giant pink arrows.) Why not visit Hopper Pond and the Forest of Spirits, even though you don’t have to? But if you were to look at a map of the area, you’d notice that there’s a good chunk of land that you never actually have to explore.


On the Great Plateau, there are a few areas you have to visit before you leave (all of which we discuss in our Great Plateau guide). The upshot? Exploring always pays dividends, and you're bound to stumble upon secrets. Walk a line from any position on the map, and within a minute you'll find something to do.
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Go where you’re not supposed to goĭozens of hours into Breath of the Wild, we’re still surprised at how full the world is. And, now that we think of it, in the space between the roads. And also on the road frequently traveled. You’re bound to find something on the road less traveled. It would rather not tell you.įiguring out where to go is all about exploring. Whether it seems obvious or confusing, Breath of the Wild tasks you with figuring out where to go. There are a few general rules that you should follow - and (as is so often the case with this game), you can start creating lucrative habits on the Great Plateau.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild beginner’s guide How to find hidden items in Breath of the Wildīefore we dig into the specifics about the Great Plateau, it’s worth learning how to find collectibles in Breath of the Wild.
