20 MORE Hidden Secrets In Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
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WRITTEN BY: Johnny Reynolds
Players just keep discovering secrets in the world of "Tears of the Kingdom." Welcome to MojoPlays, and we're back with a fifth video exploring Easter Eggs, interactions, details, and mechanics that some players may be unaware of. Our list of more hidden secrets in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" includes The Secret Yiga, The Power of Five, The Enemy of My Enemy, Bursting the Molduga's Bubble, and more!
Script written by Johnny Reynolds
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re back with our fifth video on hidden secrets in “Tears of the Kingdom.” Just like the others, we’ve compiled Easter Eggs, interactions, details, and mechanics that some players may be unaware of.
We’ve talked about a ton of great musical Easter Eggs in past videos. So what’s one more? After completing the main Tarrey Town quest, Link will gain access to his very own home. Whether you warp there or wake up there, seasoned “Zelda” players will recognize the notes of this area’s theme. They’re the same notes from the house theme in many older games, just slowed down a bit. That music has been used so many times, it made us feel all warm and fuzzy the first time we heard it. So it’s perfect for Link’s new restful spot.
Link can find and collect numerous paraglider fabrics across the game, and then take them to the Hateno Village Dye Shop to switch things up. The owner can also make fabric based on pictures of certain monsters. One is the Stalnox, the skeletal version of the Hinox, and its fabric has a small but cool reference to its nature. Stalnoxes are only active at night, being motionless piles of bones during the day. Similarly, the Stalnox paraglider fabric features a pile of bones. But if you’re gliding at night, the design is of the full monster, glowing in the dark.
There are plenty of NPCs to find and chat with in “Tears of the Kingdom.” But no matter who they are, they’ll all react defensively if Link takes out a weapon and starts swinging. There is one wonderfully silly exception to this: Senna. The wife of the Dye Shop owner, Sayge, Senna works such long hours she always looks on the verge of collapse. Therefore, she’s just too tired to react if Link tries to attack her. You’ll get no reaction out of her, even if you’re attacking with explosives. Now that’s someone who needs a vacation.
This one’s more of a theory than an Easter Egg, but it’s interesting nonetheless. Keeping with the Hateno Village Dye Shop, there are many players who believe Sayge, the owner, to be a secret member of the Yiga Clan. That’s because the voicelines of Sayge, or rather the comical screams and cackles, sound almost identical to those of some Yiga foot soldiers. Well, I suppose the Yiga are entitled to normal lives and day jobs, too. And it would explain who made all the group’s uniforms before they started kidnapping random tailors.
Although it’s not as vital a location as it was in “Breath of the Wild,” there are still a lot of chests to find in Hyrule Castle. One that many may have missed lies in the castle’s library. There are torches by both entrances, four of which are not lit. Since there are others near them that are, many probably didn’t think to light them, despite many past “Zelda” puzzles having Link light torches. Setting fire to these will cause a chest to appear, which holds a very rare Gold Rupee, worth 300 bucks.
Just like in “Breath of the Wild,” players will usually find Wizzrobes by themselves. They don’t take much effort to kill, and will grant elemental rods on defeat. However, if you kill them quickly, you miss this Easter Egg. If enough time passes while fighting, Wizzrobes will eventually summon a minor enemy of the same elemental type. Electric ones can even cause lightning storms! It’s a neat feature many may miss since these Wizzrobes are easy to kill quickly. Plus, it’s a nice callback to “Wind Waker” where one could summon other foes to fight Link.
When you defeat a Phantom Ganon, there are a few possible weapons it will drop. The Gloom Spear and Sword are pretty strong, but they siphon away Link’s health while he uses them, similar to if he were standing in a pool of Gloom. Not wanting their weapons to kill them, many players figured out that fusing Phantom Ganon’s weapons to their own negated the effect. However, these weapons will never kill Link. The effect automatically ceases when he gets down to one heart. Most would probably heal before this happens. You still have to worry about an enemy knocking off that final heart. But it’s nice to know the weapons won’t outright murder you.
Whenever Link activates a Zonai device or build, it will turn off once he gets too far away. This was done in a way to preserve his energy cell. But sometimes, you need the device to stay active, or have the ability to be activated, from far away. We all know that the Zonai Battery can power a device for a brief period before Link has to use his energy cell. However, these batteries also expand the distance to which Link can be from his creations and have them remain on. So if you want to send in a death machine, and stay far from the conflict, batteries are your best friend.
Link is eventually able to get the Champion’s Leathers in Hyrule Castle, a new version of his light blue tunic from the first game. While you don’t get to see the exact health numbers of enemies like its predecessor, it does come with a great boost after being fully upgraded. It, along with the Tunic of Memories, will let Link shoot beams from the Master Sword without his health being full. It takes a lot of resources, and it isn’t part of a set, so fully upgrading it is something some players may never do. But sword beams at any time is a nice prize.
Hover stones are undeniably helpful, acting as floating platforms Link can place to reach new areas. For a long time, I’d simply set them out, activate them, and use UltraHand to move them wherever I needed them. But there is a much faster way to place a Hover Stone in the right spot. If you fuse one to a weapon, ideally a spear or boomerang, and then throw that weapon, the Hover Stone will activate several feet from where Link stands. Not only that, but the weapon will drop to the ground, allowing you to use it again. It may be small, but it’s definitely convenient.
We’re sure many players already know this secret mechanic, but it’s just too cool not to talk about. Link can fuse a great many things to his weapons for a variety of effects. But I don’t think any of us expected him to produce his own bee minions. Well, that’s just what happens when Courser Honey is attached to a weapon. The bees don’t deal much damage, but it’s still a lot of fun to have them sting your enemies. It’s also a fitting outcome; this Link isn’t the first to have bees watch his back in a fight.
Moldugas may have seemed intimidating in “Breath of the Wild,” until we figured out you could use the Bomb Rune to easily lure them out and blow them to smithereens. However, the bomb rune isn’t in “Tears of the Kingdom,” and so players have had to find alternative methods. One of our favorites involves using Sidon’s water shield ability. It blocks the first attack that hits Link, no matter the source. But the Molduga will still launch him into the air like normal. When he’s not taking damage, that’s actually a good thing as he can then activate bullet time and pepper the enemy with damage. Play your cards right, and Moldugas will never damage Link again.
Mostly found on Sky Islands, Link can earn new Zonai devices by placing Zonai charges inside giant dispensers. What items you’ll get depends entirely on the dispenser you’re using. However, if you’d like to preserve charges, the machines will take a different currency: construct horns. The return rate is not nearly as good unfortunately, and it’s better to save those horns for upgrading armor and making weapons. But for those unaware of this little trick, the horns will work in a pinch if you don’t have the charges.
Inside the Yiga Clan’s hideout, Link can learn the Earthwake technique. As long as he doesn’t have a weapon equipped, this allows him to punch the ground, sending out a small geyser of air towards an enemy, where a spiky rock will erupt from beneath them. Most players may use this when fighting 1-on-1, or just panic use it after a weapon breaks. But despite the destructive technique, it can be used stealthily. Earthwake doesn’t just go to the enemy in front of you; it has a homing feature. This way, you can find a hiding spot, let loose a tremor, and it will bend towards the closest foe.
Ever since “A Link to the Past,” players and Cuccos have been trapped in an endless war. It’s such ridiculous fun seeing the little birds call in an army after being hit too much, that it’s almost worth Link dying for. But here, the Cuccos actually try to warn Link of possible danger, at least where the Yiga are concerned. If Link is holding a Cucco near a disguised member of the evil clan, it will start to squawk and flap its wings madly. It’s not as if the Yiga are that tough, but it’s still cool that someone at Nintendo cared enough to program this reaction.
The Yiga like to think themselves clever, as if setting out a bunch of mighty bananas is actually a good trap for Link. You’ll find places all over Hyrule with a single bundle on the ground. Trying to pick it up will naturally cause the Yiga to strike. However, if you’re the type of player to mess with the clan, which you absolutely should be, you should set fire to the bananas. This still causes the Yiga to attack, but it’s a funny reaction regardless. If you’re dressed as one of them, they’ll still be mad, but it will deactivate the trap. You can then grab the toasted bananas and be on your way.
There are several varieties of horses to obtain in “Tears of the Kingdom,” and the different types all have different stats. Spotted horses, for example, are easier to tame than solid-colored ones but don’t have as good of ratings. However, when you begin the game, you won’t find any spotted horses at all. That’s because they don’t appear in the world until after you complete the quest, ‘Spotting Spot.’ This is given to you by Lester at Lookout Landing after you’ve completed your first dungeon. Only after finding the old man’s horse will those like it start appearing in herds. But with so many Zonai vehicle builds, it’s likely something most players won’t notice.
Every Sage’s ability benefits you, it just takes finding the right time and place to use them. Riju’s lightning adds a mighty wallop to one of Link’s arrows. But tracking any of the Sages down in combat can be annoying and this isn’t the only benefit her ability gives you. Her electricity can also break mineable rocks, as well as breakable rock walls found in caves. Most probably use bombs, hammer-type weapons, or Yunobo’s ability to break anything. But knowing that Riju’s ability works just as well can save you some resources.
Although there are many, and I do mean MANY treasure chests in “Tears of the Kingdom,” there are some that can be permanently missed. This can happen when you reach certain points in the story. One of the biggest groups of chests that are possible to miss this way can be found in the Eldin Region’s Depths. There are 11 chests hidden within gloom rocks that must be broken using Yunobo’s ability. However, once you beat the Fire Temple, all these gloom rocks will disappear and their treasure will disappear with them.
“Tears of the Kingdom” seems to place a lot of emphasis on the number five, as well as hands. Let me explain. During the opening, Rauru’s hand falls away from Ganondorf’s body, which not only frees him, but causes five streams of Gloom to erupt from his body; one for each finger. Some have theorized that these streams could represent the five challenges or bosses waiting for Link at each of the Sage dungeons. Of course, Link gaining the new disembodied hand majorly plays into the story and gameplay. And then you have the Gloom Spawn, which not only take the form of the most disturbing hands ever, but also appear in the overworld in groups of five.
Are there any other Easter Eggs in “Tears of the Kingdom” you haven’t seen anyone mention? Let us know down in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more great “Zelda” videos!
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re back with our fifth video on hidden secrets in “Tears of the Kingdom.” Just like the others, we’ve compiled Easter Eggs, interactions, details, and mechanics that some players may be unaware of.
Coming Home
We’ve talked about a ton of great musical Easter Eggs in past videos. So what’s one more? After completing the main Tarrey Town quest, Link will gain access to his very own home. Whether you warp there or wake up there, seasoned “Zelda” players will recognize the notes of this area’s theme. They’re the same notes from the house theme in many older games, just slowed down a bit. That music has been used so many times, it made us feel all warm and fuzzy the first time we heard it. So it’s perfect for Link’s new restful spot.
These Old Bones
Link can find and collect numerous paraglider fabrics across the game, and then take them to the Hateno Village Dye Shop to switch things up. The owner can also make fabric based on pictures of certain monsters. One is the Stalnox, the skeletal version of the Hinox, and its fabric has a small but cool reference to its nature. Stalnoxes are only active at night, being motionless piles of bones during the day. Similarly, the Stalnox paraglider fabric features a pile of bones. But if you’re gliding at night, the design is of the full monster, glowing in the dark.
Too Tired to Care
There are plenty of NPCs to find and chat with in “Tears of the Kingdom.” But no matter who they are, they’ll all react defensively if Link takes out a weapon and starts swinging. There is one wonderfully silly exception to this: Senna. The wife of the Dye Shop owner, Sayge, Senna works such long hours she always looks on the verge of collapse. Therefore, she’s just too tired to react if Link tries to attack her. You’ll get no reaction out of her, even if you’re attacking with explosives. Now that’s someone who needs a vacation.
The Secret Yiga
This one’s more of a theory than an Easter Egg, but it’s interesting nonetheless. Keeping with the Hateno Village Dye Shop, there are many players who believe Sayge, the owner, to be a secret member of the Yiga Clan. That’s because the voicelines of Sayge, or rather the comical screams and cackles, sound almost identical to those of some Yiga foot soldiers. Well, I suppose the Yiga are entitled to normal lives and day jobs, too. And it would explain who made all the group’s uniforms before they started kidnapping random tailors.
The Library’s Treasure
Although it’s not as vital a location as it was in “Breath of the Wild,” there are still a lot of chests to find in Hyrule Castle. One that many may have missed lies in the castle’s library. There are torches by both entrances, four of which are not lit. Since there are others near them that are, many probably didn’t think to light them, despite many past “Zelda” puzzles having Link light torches. Setting fire to these will cause a chest to appear, which holds a very rare Gold Rupee, worth 300 bucks.
Calling For Backup
Just like in “Breath of the Wild,” players will usually find Wizzrobes by themselves. They don’t take much effort to kill, and will grant elemental rods on defeat. However, if you kill them quickly, you miss this Easter Egg. If enough time passes while fighting, Wizzrobes will eventually summon a minor enemy of the same elemental type. Electric ones can even cause lightning storms! It’s a neat feature many may miss since these Wizzrobes are easy to kill quickly. Plus, it’s a nice callback to “Wind Waker” where one could summon other foes to fight Link.
Gloom Weapons
When you defeat a Phantom Ganon, there are a few possible weapons it will drop. The Gloom Spear and Sword are pretty strong, but they siphon away Link’s health while he uses them, similar to if he were standing in a pool of Gloom. Not wanting their weapons to kill them, many players figured out that fusing Phantom Ganon’s weapons to their own negated the effect. However, these weapons will never kill Link. The effect automatically ceases when he gets down to one heart. Most would probably heal before this happens. You still have to worry about an enemy knocking off that final heart. But it’s nice to know the weapons won’t outright murder you.
More Bang For Your Buck
Whenever Link activates a Zonai device or build, it will turn off once he gets too far away. This was done in a way to preserve his energy cell. But sometimes, you need the device to stay active, or have the ability to be activated, from far away. We all know that the Zonai Battery can power a device for a brief period before Link has to use his energy cell. However, these batteries also expand the distance to which Link can be from his creations and have them remain on. So if you want to send in a death machine, and stay far from the conflict, batteries are your best friend.
Endless Master Sword Beams
Link is eventually able to get the Champion’s Leathers in Hyrule Castle, a new version of his light blue tunic from the first game. While you don’t get to see the exact health numbers of enemies like its predecessor, it does come with a great boost after being fully upgraded. It, along with the Tunic of Memories, will let Link shoot beams from the Master Sword without his health being full. It takes a lot of resources, and it isn’t part of a set, so fully upgrading it is something some players may never do. But sword beams at any time is a nice prize.
Distance Hover Stones
Hover stones are undeniably helpful, acting as floating platforms Link can place to reach new areas. For a long time, I’d simply set them out, activate them, and use UltraHand to move them wherever I needed them. But there is a much faster way to place a Hover Stone in the right spot. If you fuse one to a weapon, ideally a spear or boomerang, and then throw that weapon, the Hover Stone will activate several feet from where Link stands. Not only that, but the weapon will drop to the ground, allowing you to use it again. It may be small, but it’s definitely convenient.
Weaponized Bees
We’re sure many players already know this secret mechanic, but it’s just too cool not to talk about. Link can fuse a great many things to his weapons for a variety of effects. But I don’t think any of us expected him to produce his own bee minions. Well, that’s just what happens when Courser Honey is attached to a weapon. The bees don’t deal much damage, but it’s still a lot of fun to have them sting your enemies. It’s also a fitting outcome; this Link isn’t the first to have bees watch his back in a fight.
Bursting the Molduga’s Bubble
Moldugas may have seemed intimidating in “Breath of the Wild,” until we figured out you could use the Bomb Rune to easily lure them out and blow them to smithereens. However, the bomb rune isn’t in “Tears of the Kingdom,” and so players have had to find alternative methods. One of our favorites involves using Sidon’s water shield ability. It blocks the first attack that hits Link, no matter the source. But the Molduga will still launch him into the air like normal. When he’s not taking damage, that’s actually a good thing as he can then activate bullet time and pepper the enemy with damage. Play your cards right, and Moldugas will never damage Link again.
Alternative Currency
Mostly found on Sky Islands, Link can earn new Zonai devices by placing Zonai charges inside giant dispensers. What items you’ll get depends entirely on the dispenser you’re using. However, if you’d like to preserve charges, the machines will take a different currency: construct horns. The return rate is not nearly as good unfortunately, and it’s better to save those horns for upgrading armor and making weapons. But for those unaware of this little trick, the horns will work in a pinch if you don’t have the charges.
Homing Technique
Inside the Yiga Clan’s hideout, Link can learn the Earthwake technique. As long as he doesn’t have a weapon equipped, this allows him to punch the ground, sending out a small geyser of air towards an enemy, where a spiky rock will erupt from beneath them. Most players may use this when fighting 1-on-1, or just panic use it after a weapon breaks. But despite the destructive technique, it can be used stealthily. Earthwake doesn’t just go to the enemy in front of you; it has a homing feature. This way, you can find a hiding spot, let loose a tremor, and it will bend towards the closest foe.
The Enemy of My Enemy
Ever since “A Link to the Past,” players and Cuccos have been trapped in an endless war. It’s such ridiculous fun seeing the little birds call in an army after being hit too much, that it’s almost worth Link dying for. But here, the Cuccos actually try to warn Link of possible danger, at least where the Yiga are concerned. If Link is holding a Cucco near a disguised member of the evil clan, it will start to squawk and flap its wings madly. It’s not as if the Yiga are that tough, but it’s still cool that someone at Nintendo cared enough to program this reaction.
Tasty Treat
The Yiga like to think themselves clever, as if setting out a bunch of mighty bananas is actually a good trap for Link. You’ll find places all over Hyrule with a single bundle on the ground. Trying to pick it up will naturally cause the Yiga to strike. However, if you’re the type of player to mess with the clan, which you absolutely should be, you should set fire to the bananas. This still causes the Yiga to attack, but it’s a funny reaction regardless. If you’re dressed as one of them, they’ll still be mad, but it will deactivate the trap. You can then grab the toasted bananas and be on your way.
Spotted Horses
There are several varieties of horses to obtain in “Tears of the Kingdom,” and the different types all have different stats. Spotted horses, for example, are easier to tame than solid-colored ones but don’t have as good of ratings. However, when you begin the game, you won’t find any spotted horses at all. That’s because they don’t appear in the world until after you complete the quest, ‘Spotting Spot.’ This is given to you by Lester at Lookout Landing after you’ve completed your first dungeon. Only after finding the old man’s horse will those like it start appearing in herds. But with so many Zonai vehicle builds, it’s likely something most players won’t notice.
Powerful Lightning
Every Sage’s ability benefits you, it just takes finding the right time and place to use them. Riju’s lightning adds a mighty wallop to one of Link’s arrows. But tracking any of the Sages down in combat can be annoying and this isn’t the only benefit her ability gives you. Her electricity can also break mineable rocks, as well as breakable rock walls found in caves. Most probably use bombs, hammer-type weapons, or Yunobo’s ability to break anything. But knowing that Riju’s ability works just as well can save you some resources.
Missing a Fortune
Although there are many, and I do mean MANY treasure chests in “Tears of the Kingdom,” there are some that can be permanently missed. This can happen when you reach certain points in the story. One of the biggest groups of chests that are possible to miss this way can be found in the Eldin Region’s Depths. There are 11 chests hidden within gloom rocks that must be broken using Yunobo’s ability. However, once you beat the Fire Temple, all these gloom rocks will disappear and their treasure will disappear with them.
The Power of Five
“Tears of the Kingdom” seems to place a lot of emphasis on the number five, as well as hands. Let me explain. During the opening, Rauru’s hand falls away from Ganondorf’s body, which not only frees him, but causes five streams of Gloom to erupt from his body; one for each finger. Some have theorized that these streams could represent the five challenges or bosses waiting for Link at each of the Sage dungeons. Of course, Link gaining the new disembodied hand majorly plays into the story and gameplay. And then you have the Gloom Spawn, which not only take the form of the most disturbing hands ever, but also appear in the overworld in groups of five.
Are there any other Easter Eggs in “Tears of the Kingdom” you haven’t seen anyone mention? Let us know down in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more great “Zelda” videos!
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