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KOROKMASK(DLCPACKl)

This mask is inspired by the fun-loving Koroks. It even comes with a decorative pinwheel, The mask will shake when the wearer passes close to a Korok in hiding.

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MIDNAS HELMET (DLC PACK 1)

Rumor has it that this is the helmet worn by the Twilight Princess when she fought alongside the Hero of Twilight. It contains powerful magic and also has an accessory that resembles Midna's hair.

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MAJ ORAS MASK (DLC PACK 1)

Majoras Mask has been passed down since ancient times. Legends say that this eerie mask once plunged a parallel world into crisis. Wearing it will make most monsters overlook the wearer entirely.

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The official uniform of the royal guards who protected the royal family of Hyrule. Accompanying the king meant attending formal functions, so it blends both style and function. It is light and easy to move around in.

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The Hero ofWinds wore this shirt on his island home. They say he controlled the winds and used then, to travel the ocean. The shirt is blue like the sea and has a pattern resembling waves on it, as well as a lobster.

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This helmet may be the very helmet that the ruthless Usurper King who deposed the Twilight Princess and wrested control of the Twilight Realm once wore,

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Legend has it that this outfit was the favorite of an ancient hero. The design is simple, but it has a charm about it. Wearing the cap gives Link a side part and makes his sideburns longer.

HERO OF TIME SET (amiibo)

According to legend, a hero who traveled through time once wore this clothing. The garb was said to have been made by a people who lived in a mystical forest and is easily identifiable by the size of the collar on the tunic. Equipping the cap causes Link's hair to part in the middle and his sideburns to shorten.

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~COOKING INGREDIENTS You can create all kinds of delicious and beneficial dishes by throwing meat, mushrooms, grains, milk, butter, seasonings, and other edibles into a pot. Additionally, the cooking pot can be used to brew elixirs by cooking monster parts.

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You cannot buy these ancient items from shops, but if you obtain them through battle or scavenging, they can be used at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab and turned into useful items. The surest ,11ay to obtain ancient parts is to defeat a Guardian. As a result, they are difficult to come by.

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The startingpointfor designing the Divine Beast dungeons was questioning if we could use in-game physics mechanics to make dungeons. We wanted to move entire floors to affect a variety of objects, for example. Then, we decided on the elemental themes ofwater, fire, lightning, and wind and created designs that combined those with movement. For the designs themselves, while keeping in mind that these are highly advanced weapons, we instilled a sense that these were tin toys rather than pursuing a cool, futuristic sci-fi look. I tried to make them into something attractive-off-putting, but also somehow nostalgic. I tried to make each dungeon into its own character using its appearance, animal motif, and movement. I feel like we were able to achieve something new with the dungeons that is unique to this game, since the player can see the dungeons moving around in the distance while they are exploring and even fight the dungeon itself. LEAD ARTIST, DUNGEONS:

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Hyrule Ridge is located in the western portion ofHyrule Field and has several locations of interest: Thundra Plateau is a place of violent thunderstorms and frequent lightning bolts,

the Breach of Demise is an area where the land looks as though it has been thrust upward by some great force, and the bard Kass sings of a legend related to the stone rings on Nima Plain.

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The Korok Forest is located in the center of the Great Hyrule Forest to the north ofHyrule Castle.. The Lost Woods that surround it prevent all but those chosen from finding their

way to the home of the Koroks. This allows the spirits of the forest to live in peace. Within the forest is the pedestal where the damaged Master Sword is kept.

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TI1e stables exist to support adventurers and tourists traveling across Hyrule. They will board and care for wild horses that Link has tamed and registered and are great places to learn information about the surrounding area. Stables also function as inns where a traveler can rest from long days on the road.

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DEVEL0PER's N0TE I wanted to design a building that would stand out so that the stables would be visible from far away, even while running across the plains. l personally felt that they served a similar pnrpose to the Postman character who bas appeared throughout the series, so I decided to make them completely over the top, placing a giant replica of a horse's head on top of the building. When the staff involved said that they liked it and told me that it was easy to understand, I went ahead with the design. SENIOR LEADARTIST, LANDSCAPE: MAKOTO YONEZV

EPONA CO. An established, all-encompassing horse goods maker with over one hundred and fifty years of experience. Our company name comes from the cultural developments between man and horse born from the beloved partner of a legendary hero, which serves as our motto. We handle everything from saddles and bridles to fine items like brushes and riding wear.

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These pools of water are where the Great Fairies live, and Linlc can visit them ifhe wants them to enhance his armor. When Link first visits the Great Fairy Fountains, they will look like giant, sealed flower buds-dormant due to the Great Fairies having lost their power. Tuey will bloom into beautiful

flowers once Link has paid tribute in the form of rupees, and the restored Great Fairies wW emerge. They are found in four places: near Kakariko Village in Necluda, near Kaepora Pass in Akkala, on Piper Ridge in Hebra, and inside a giant fossil in Gerudo.

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FANG AND BONE

This mobile shop operated by Kilton stocks monster-related items. Link initially encounters Kilton in Skull Lake in Akkala. From then on, Link can find the Fang and Bone near villages throughout the world, but only in the dead of night.

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Groups of monsters Like Bokoblins or Moblins construct strongholds to better defend against enemies and have a safe place to sleep. They build them using materials found around ruins or stolen from people in the area. Monsters will

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These giant mazes were built long, long ago. 111ey appear to have some similarities to the Zonai Ruins in Faron, but whether or not there is a connection between them is unknown, Regardless, both were constructed in areas

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DEVEL0PER'S N0TE As we were in the process of creating the cities and people of every region of Hyrule, we thought that if we showed fragments of a civilization that collapsed long ago, it would make the world feel more real. That's why we added Zonairelics throughout Hyrule. The ruins are primarily animal themed, but with the history of the Trlforce from an ancient perspective in mind. The designs are sym.bolicusing dragons (courage), owls (,visdom), and boars (power). And, yes, their name is a pun. "Zonai" is a take on nazo, a word meaning "mystery" in Japanese. [lauglrs] SENIOR LEADARTIST, LANDSCAPE: MAR.OTO YONEZU

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These towers can be found looming above the surrounding terrain throughout the world. They are many times taller than any given individual, and their purpose is an utter mystery.

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'These are stone statues of the goddess Hylia, who is worshiped throughout Hyrule. They can be found in each of the major villages, but there are also versions large and small in every part of the realm.

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LEVIATHAN BONES

Three of these massive fossils can be found in different locations in Hyrule and are many times larger than a person. The skeletons resemble giant whales which, according to legend, existed in ancient times.

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Calamity Canon's revival coincided with the appearance of the five giant colwnns of legend surrounding Hyrule Castle. These columns were built by the ancient Sheikah to house the Guardians in anticipation of Calamity Ganon's next revival, sensing the moment it stirred, springing to life, and sending an army of Guardians to contain it. However, Ganon was too cunning to be defeated the same way twice. lt took control of tile Guardians and made them its vanguard. Without their protectors, the castle, Castle Town, and the towns and villages ofHyrule were powerless and fell one by one. The brave soldiers ofHyrule were overwhelmed by the sheer number of Guardians spewing forth from the columns, and by the time Link and Zelda made their way back from Mount Lanayru to Hyrule Castle Town, it was already gone. The few remaining soldiers fled to the Akkala region, and Link and the princess retreated toward Necluda with Guardians pursuing them. The soldiers, Link, and the princess would be forced into desperate battles. Hyrule Castle Town, villages, ranches, garrisons, and other settlements were mowed down by the merciless Guardians. The region shO\VS no sign of recovery, and the ruins have become home to monsters over the last one hundred years. Central Hyrule wears their remains as scars of the Great Calamity. The Giant Colr111111s The columns were storage facilities for the Guardians and were buried deep underground in key locations surrounding Hyrule Castle. When they were functioning properly, they emitted the soft blue glow of ancient energy, but those under the control of Calamity Ganon's Malice glowed an ominous pink.

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The Castle and Castle Tow11 Destroyed Only the skeletal remains of the domiciles, walls, and roads of Castle Town remain. It is known that there were survivors, which seems to suggest that the town was not annihilated instantly. One of the known survivors was the court poet. 'TI1e quick-witted member of the Sheikah tribe was able to escape to Kakariko Village.

THE CHAMPIONS'DOWNFALL When Calamity Ganon revived, the Champions were accompanying Princess Zelda from her final training pilgrimage at the Spring of Wisdom on Mount Lanayru. Together, they felt the ground shake and saw Hyrule Castle engulfed in darkness. With Princess Zelda's sealing po\ver still dormant, Daruk came up with a desperate plan to stop Calamity Ganon. Link would confront Ganon head on while the four Champions would lend their support. With that, Link headed to Hyrule Castle and the other Champions to their Divine Beasts. However, Malice had already assumed control of the beasts, and phantom versions of Ganon awaited the Champions. Each one of them perished, and their spirits were trapped wi thin the Divine Beasts for the next one hundred years.

Princess Zelda and the others see Calamity Ganonfrom the easterngate ofLanayru Road.

'Ihe Divine Beasts Corrupted Four precisely aimed globs of concentrated Malice were launched at the Divine Beasts, corrupting them and turning into phantom versions of Calamity Ganon. \.Vith the Divine Beasts under their control, they attacked Hyrule.

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Due to the distance between the cast gate of Lanayru Road, Hyrule Castle, and the standby positions of the Divine Beasts, it is impossible to know what state Hyrule was in when the Champions reached their designared positions.

THE SPIRITS OF THE FOUR CHAMPIONS Once Calamity Gan on took control of the Divine Beasts, it created phantom versions of itself. The Phantom Ganons were a combination of Calamity Canons Malice and ancient weaponry and wielded the elemental power of the Divine Beast that they'd taken over, whether that be fire, wind, water, or lightning. \.Vhen the Champions arrived at their respective Divine Beasts, they fought the Phantom Ganons in an attempt to reclaim them and support Link. None survived. Not even the stout Daruk was able to withstand the awesome might of Fireblight Canon, and Urbosa, though she controlled lightning itself, fell to Thunderblight Ganon. Not only did the Phantom Canons defeat the Champions; they imprisoned their spirits within the Divine Beasts. Since no one but a Champion is able to enter a Divine Beast, and all the Champions were presumed dead, the fate of the spirits of the Champions was grim. Mipha spent each day in hopeless sorrow, and the other Champions could only hope that somehow, Link would come to take back the Divine Beasts. It is said that strong-willed spirits are occasionally able to lend their power to that of the chosen hero. If Link were alive, perhaps they would still have a chance to assist him in taking down Calamity Ganon.

Mipl,a, her spirit freed, looks toward Zora's Domain wistfully and remembers lier people, her [ather, and the lifeshe left bel,ind.

When Daruk's spirit is freed,lie is able to see l,is /1ometown once more and is content knowing tlral tlie Gorons are still going strong.

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It is possible to infer what happened during the Great Calamity from the path of destruction caused by the Guardians, the ruins, the wreckage of destroyed Guardians, and the verbal history passed down by those who survived the Calamity. After the Guardians were corrupted, they flowed outward from Hyrule Castle. First, they destroyed Castle Town and then spread out in all directions, annihilating the towns, garrisons, and outposts ofHyrule Field. From there, they pushed on into greater Hyrule. Most settlements were destroyed, leaving only ruins behind, but two fortresses stood their ground and mounted impassioned defenses: Akkala Citadel, the final battleground of the kingdom of Hyrule, and Fort Hateno, the destination that the desperate Link and Zelda were attempting to retreat to. The remains of these two fortresses tell of fierce battles.

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Defensive force: Surviving Hytulean soldiers Result: Defeat

Defens,ve force: Hateno Village inhabitants. surviving Hyrulean forces Result: Successful defense

Li11k, fuljilli11g his duty to protect Princess Zelda, leads lier througl, theforest. in a11 attempt to get lier to Kakariko Village. The skilled k11ight defeats many Guardians alo11g the way but, injured and fatig11ed, finally succumbs and collapses on Blatchery Plain, half a day away from Kakariko Village.

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The Great Calamity: Downfall

With Hyrule Castle compromised, the soldiers of the kingdom ofHyrule fell back to Akkala Citadel, a mighty fortress thought to be impregnable. Though they fought valiantly, the soldiers were unable to withstand the Guardians' assault. Akkala Citadel was the last stand of the proud kingdom of Hyrule and the location where it was extinguished. While the soldiers fled to Akkala, Link and Zelda made their way toward Necluda and Fort Hateno, from which they could head north and deliver Princess Zelda to the safety of Kakariko Village. Using the dense forests as cover, they escaped along the river, guiding the remaining survivors as they went. Though they were exhausted from the retreat and skirmishes with the Guardians along the way, the survivors and forces from nearby Hateno Village summoned the strength to make one last stand at the frontier stronghold, Fort Hateno, They successfully held off the advance of the Guardians, sparingHateno Village just beyond the fort from the devastation of the Great Calamity. Fort Hateno continues to be spoken of with reverence as the miraculous fortress that withstood the unstoppable assault of the Guardians, protecting Hateno Village and its people. Though the role that the Champion Link played was not known to many, the great number of Guardians that Calamity Ganon sent in pursuit of the chosen hero shows just how much of a threat Calamity Ganon felt him to be. • Destroyed The Guardians' Advance Unk and Zelda's Escape Route The Survivina Soldiers' Escane Route

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Princess Zelda has been fighting to suppress Calamity Ganon by herself for one hundred years, and her struggle is almost unimaginable. She was devoured by Ganon and used her sealing power from within its body. Her desperate fight stopped the Calamity and baited the Guardians' assault, saving the portions of Hyrule not already affected by the invasion. During Link's confrontation with the Dark Beast Ganon, she bestows the Bow of Light to Link. lt would be fair to say that the sacred power that Zelda possesses is tremendous. Princess Zelda uses /,er sacred power from within Dark Beast Canon to slww Li11k wliere to aim his Ligllt Arrows.

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The Present: Resurrection of the Hero

THE DIVINE BEAST BOMBARDMENT

THE SITE OF THE FINAL BATTLE

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