With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom coming out in just two weeks, there’s never been a better time to play (or replay) Breath of the Wild. And while some people prefer to mainline the story and finish the game quickly, there are benefits to taking the time to unravel all the details hiding in Hyrule.
That said, you don’t have to spend all Your time looking for collectibles and secrets. At least not without help. Whether you’re looking to get all the Korok seeds or discover some hidden realms, there’s a handy Breath of the Wild Wiki guide to help you on your journey. Below are some of the most pertinent guides to finding everything in the game before playing Tears of the Kingdom. An interactive Breath of the Wild map is also available, featuring all locations in the game.
All Colocseed locations
There are a total of 900 Korok seeds in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. And while you don’t have to find them all to complete the game, you’ll win a special (and very silly) prize for doing so. and see what prizes you can win, or find out for yourself!
To help you collect all the seeds, we have a handy guide detailing where to find all the Korok Seeds in Breath of the Wild. You can also drill down into each region and ask for help with any complex Coloc seed puzzles you may encounter.
All memory locations
Breath of the Wild doesn’t require you to restore Link’s memories, but it’s a great way to explore Hyrule while unlocking the secrets of Link’s past. In addition to the 12 memories he needs to find to complete the Captured Memories quest, he reveals 6 more as the main story progresses.
If you want to get the full story experience out of the game, it’s worth uncovering all your memories as you play. You can also watch the video above to see all the cutscenes without collecting those memories.
all side quests
If you’re looking for more than a walkthrough of the main story, you’ll want to complete some of Breath of the Wild’s many side quests. Each of these quests not only provides rewards, but also adds additional depth to the characters and storylines around them.
Check out our guide to all of BotW’s side quests to help you find all of these lateral journeys in the game. Contains locations, rewards, and walkthroughs to facilitate navigation.
all shrine locations
There are a total of 120 shrines in the game, each with its own puzzles and challenges to complete. Also, you don’t have to complete all the shrines to defeat Ganon, but you do need to complete enough to get the Master Sword.
To help you find any shrines you may have missed, check out our comprehensive guide to all shrine locations in Breath of the Wild. If you need help completing any of them, you can also check out the Shrine Quest tutorial and ask for help.
All Great Fairy Fountain locations
There are a total of four Great Fairy Fountains in Hyrule, each of which allows you to upgrade your armor with a price and specific materials. Fully upgrading your armor costs quite a few rupees, but if you need to find the fountain first, we’ve got you covered.
Check out the video above, or check out our guide to all Great Fairy Fountain locations in Breath of the Wild.
All Weapon and Armor Locations
The right armor and weapons in Breath of the Wild can make all the difference. Some weapons don’t last long, but if used correctly they can help you get through some of the toughest battles with ease. It can even provide power-ups that aren’t.
Check out our comprehensive guide to Breath of the Wild armor and weapons to help you find the gear that’s right for you. Also includes how to obtain the Master Sword and Green Tunic.
find a special horse
One of the most exciting aspects of Breath of the Wild is being able to find and tame your own horse. Not only that, but if you’re brave enough, you can ride other wild animals and ride them around Hyrule, but you can’t register them at the stables.
You can find a lot of wild horses, but there are also some special ones that you might want to collect. His one of the best horses in the game is Epona, which requires the use of a special Link amiibo. There’s also the majestic white horse, descended from Princess Zelda’s 100-year-old horse. If you want a little more power, there’s also the Giant His Horse, descended from Gananondroff’s horse.
build a town
One of the best side quests in Breath of the Wild is the one where you can work with NPCs to build an entire town called Tully Town. This starts after completing the Hylian Homeowner side quest and traveling to the From the Ground Up quest.
Tarry Town is a completely optional part of Breath of the Wild, but doing it all gives you some nice benefits, like merchants who can give you rare armor.
Find all Easter eggs and references
Given that The Legend of Zelda’s timeline is so expansive, and there are quite a few games in the series, it’s no surprise that there are quite a few references to older games hidden throughout Hyrule. You can find everything from specific locations in other games to musical references from years ago.
If you’d like to discover all of these little things for yourself, check out our guide to all the Breath of the Wild Easter Eggs and References.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrives on May 12th. You can pre-order the game in advance to ensure it will be playable on day one. Check out a hands-on preview of the game below.
