The Legend of Zelda: The Shadow King

The Legend of Zelda: The Shadow King
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Developer(s)	Nintendo Monolith Soft
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Platform(s)	Nintendo Switch
Release Date	Q2 2021
Media	Nintendo Switch cartridge

The Legend of Zelda: The Shadow King is the 20th game in the Legend of Zelda series (excluding non-canon games and spinoffs) and a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It was released on the Nintendo Switch in Q2 2021.

Development

In 2017, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch. It received critical acclaim from almost all reviewers for its pioneering open-world structure, but attracted some criticism for its lack of traditional dungeons and weapon durability system.

At the end of Nintendo's 2019 E3 direct, Nintendo showed a short trailer for a yet-unnamed sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The trailer showed Link and Zelda exploring in a dark cave, until what appeared to be Ganondorf's corpse awoken from a seal placed by a mysterious green hand, which then fused to Link's hand. This fuelled speculation on what the glowing green hand was and whose corpse it was. Nintendo later confirmed that the sequel was being produced due to the developemnt team having too many ideas for DLC.

Plot Synopsis

In the following text, the abbreviation AC stands for (years) After Calamity.

Hylian Renaissance

After the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the defeat of Calamity Ganon, Hyrule underwent a renaissance. The decontamination of Central Hyrule allowed for the resettlement of Castle Town and the conversion of the Hyrule Field into farmland. The reverse-engineering of ancient technology spurred further scientific discoveries. Hyrule has came to peace with the formerly warlike Kamikari Khanate to the west

Champion Festival and Ganondorf's Awakening

On the 30th anniversary of Calamity Ganon's defeat, Link, Zelda, and the Champions' successors gathered at the newly-rebuilt Sacred Ground

As a last refuge, Zelda sealed herself inside Link's Spirit Hand.

Gameplay

Controls

• L-stick: Move
• Press L-stick: Run
• R-stick: Camera
• Press R-stick: Scope
• A: Interact, Pick up
• B: Crouch
• X: Jump
• Y: Attack
• L: Item
• ZL: Shield
• R: Throw
• ZR: Ranged Weapon
• Up + R-Stick: Switch Item
• Left + R-Stick: Switch Sword/Bow
• Right + R-Stick: Switch Shield/Arrow
• Down: Call Zelda
• +: Inventory
• –: Map

Map

• Topographic Map
• Colored Provinces

Click to expand

Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: The Shadow King is divided into 16 provinces: Akkala, Central Hyrule, Daltina, Eldin, Faron, Gerudo, Gongoro, Great Plateau, Hebra, Kamikari, Lanayru, Necluda, Ridgeland, Tabantha, Yaltum, and Zonai.

Akkala
Akkala Valley AK1
Akkala Ancient Tech Lab	A laboratory built out of an old lighthouse dedicated to researching ancient technology.
Port Malin	A small harbor town at the mouth of the Akkala River.
Akkala Hills AK1
Tarrey Town	A small town built on an island in Lake Akkala. It is one of the most ethnically diverse towns in Hyrule.
Akkala Citadel	tba

Central Hyrule
Greater Castle Town CH1
Castle Town	Hyrule's newly-rebuilt capital and its most populous town, housing 86 inhabitants.
Hyrule Plains CH2
Kamin's Ranch	A small, out of the way farm, run by local farmhand Kamin.
Raore Village	A medium town in the Hyrule Plains, situated on the main post road.
Rotoh Outpost	A small outpost in the southwest corner of the Hyrule Plain, guarding the bridge to the Gerudo Desert.

Daltina
Great Delta DA1
Daltus Town	A Hylian colony at the mouth of the Daltus River with a *Western aesthetic. Frequently plagued by Yiga Clan attacks.
Daltina Shrubland DA2
Barria Outpost	A Gerudo-founded outpost on the Daltus River.
Yiga Clan Hideout	The new base of operations of the Yiga Clan after being forced out of the old one in the Karusa Valley 30 years ago.

Eldin
Eldin Badlands EL1
Death Mountain EL2
Goron City	A town built in the midst of Death Mountain, home to the Gorons.
Eldin Valley EL3
Trilby Town	A middling agricultural village in the Trilby Valley, growing barley and potatoes for Hyrule.
Maya Valley EL4
Komaya Canyon	One of the two remaining sanctuaries of the Komaya, the other being atop Satori Mountain.

Faron
Faron Grasslands FA1
Faron Highlands FA2
Sakato Town	A town built atop cleared forest in Faron.
Laverra Marina	A small port on the Laverra Harbour.
Lake Hylia FA3
Lakeshore Outpost	A small outpost on the southern shore of Lake Hylia.
Floria Woods FA4
Floria Settlement	A settlement on the shore of Lake Floria.

Gerudo
Gerudo Desert GE1
Kara Kara Oasis	An oasis on the road to Gerudo City.
Gerudo City	A large walled town in the middle of the Gerudo Desert, home to the Gerudo.
Western Oasis	A settlement around an oasis in the Gerudo Desert.
Southern Oasis	A settlement around an oasis in the Gerudo Desert.
Gerudo Research Lab	An otherwise unassuming building in the most lightning-prone area of the Gerudo Desert built and run by Renami for the sole purpose of researching and harnessing electrisity.
North Gerudo Highlands GE2
Karusa Town	A small town set up in the former hideout of the Yiga Clan.
Gerudo Valley and East Gerudo Highlands GE3
Nabori Settlement	A small town in the Gerudo Valley.

Gongoro
Kakuri Island GO1
Shiskori Island GO2
Miyali Colony	A Hylian colony on the western coast of Shiskori Island.
Tamarai Archipelago GO3
New Horon	A Goron colony on New Holodrum Island.
New Lynna	A Goron colony on New Labrynna Island.
Semaphi Archipelago GO4
Ocean Temple	A mysterious pyramid jutting out from the middle of the Great Sea.

Great Plateau
New Ordon	A small settlement on the Great Plateau.

Hebra
Hebra Mountains HE1
Mountain Cabin	An isolated cabin on thhe western slope of Mt. Hebra.
Tabantha Tundra HE2
Tabantha Village	A village reestablished on top of the ruins of the old one.
Snowfield Outopst	A small outpost in the Tabantha Tundra.

Kamikari
Great Ice Cap KA1
Polari Pyramid	A pyramid buried deep in the ice of the Great Ice Cap.
Kamikari Steppe KA2
Kamikari Town	A large village of yurts home to the horse-like Kamikari race.
Garoti Caravansery	A stop on the road between Kamikari Town and the rest of Hyrule.

Lanayru
Crenel Plains LA1
Lanayru Wetland LA2
Molida Town	A small settlement in the Lanayru Wetlands, controlling sea traffic in the Zora River.
Zora Riverina LA3
Zora's Domain	A city built out of luminous stone over Lake Ruto, home to the Zora.
Port Mipha	A small port town controlling sea traffic through the Lanayru Canal.
Kakariko Heights LA4
Kakariko Village	A village inhabited by the Sheikah.
File:Shrinesk.png Hamaqa Etsa Shrine	A shrine buried under the Kakariko Graveyard, uncovered by an earthquake.
Mt. Lanayru LA5

Necluda
West Necluda NE1
Necluda Valley NE2
Sarita Town	An agricultural town in the Necluda Valley, next to Duelling Peaks.
Hateno Valley and Coast NE3
Hateno Village	An expanding village in the Hateno Valley.
Port Kitano	A port serving Hateno Village.
Lurelin Shores NE4
Lurelin Village	A medium village by the Lurelin Harbor.
Eventide Island NE5
New Mabe	A Hylian colony on Eventide Island. Popular with tourists.

Ridgeland
Satori Mountain RL1
Taiwa Town	A small town on the slopes of Mount Satori.
Seres Scablands RL2
Tababtha Bridge Outpost	A small outpost next to the Tabantha Bridge.
Thundra Plains RL3
Castir Stable	A small stable in the West Hyrule Plains.
Serenne Prairie RL4
Serenne Stable	tba

Tabantha
Lake Totori RL1
Rito Village	A town wrapped around the various pillars in Totori Lake, connected by wooden bridges. Populated by the Rito.
Flight Range	tba
Tabantha Frontier RL4
Frontier Outpost	tba

Yaltum
Karah Lowlands YA1
Miyali Town	A Zora colony in Yaltum.
Shidask Mangroves YA2
TBA	TBA
Dakure Wilds YA3

Zonai
Lake Gustaf ZO1
Aveli Outpost	A small Gerudo settlement on the mouth of the Zonai River.
Zonai Rainforest ZO2
Ordor Hills ZO3

Characters

Characters
Character	Description
Link Hero of Hyrule	The main player character.
Zelda Princess of Hyrule	Hyrule's wise princess, sealed into Link's Spirit Hand.
Purah	Impa's older sister and researcher at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab.
Renami	A researcher at the newly-established Gerudo Research Lab. Is busy investigating the power of electrisity.
Kazmir Khan	The proud and charismatic leader of the Kamikari race.
Pelya	A Rito with damaged wings who is researching methods of artificial flight.
Larut	A Zora operating the lighthouse at Tarm Rock.

Equipment

The Legend of Zelda: The Shadow King employes a plethora of equipment, found in various places: in dungeons, placed in the overworld, sold in stores, wielded by enemies, and in other places.

Melee Weapons

Melee weapons are wielded with the Y button and thrown with the R button. They can be forged and tempered at blacksmiths throughout Hyrule.

One-Handed Swords	Swords that can be wielded with one hand, allowing simultaneous usage with a shield.
	Master Sword	The Blade of Evil's Bane, given to you by Zelda at the start of the game. Deals 3 damage initially, but can be upgraded. Has infinite durability.
Boomerangs	Similar to one-handed swords, but return when thrown.
	Gale Boomerang	A unique boomerang that is able to pick up distant items and extinguish fires. Deals 8 damage and has infinite durability.
Two-Handed Swords	Swords that can be wielded with two hands. Cannot be used with a shield, but deal more damage and knockback. Often heavier than their one-handed counterparts.
Clubs	Similar to two-handed swords, but have no blade. Deal large damage and knockback.
Axes	Weapons that are wielded with two hands. Have the unique feature of being to disable shields.
Spears	Weapons that are wielded with one hand and can be used with a shield. Deal low damage, but have little weight and can be spammed repeatedly. Usually have a long range.
Polearms	Similar to spears, but are wielded with two hands and thus cannot be used with a shield. Often have a long range.
Knives	Light one-handed weapons. Have low damage and a short range, but are useful for throwing.
Other	Weapons that do not fit into the above seven categories.
	Torch	Not very useful as a weapon, but can sustain a fire indefinitely. Deals 2 damage and has 10 durability (but does not take damage when set on fire).
	Frying Pan	A unique weapon that also allows Link to cook on the go. Deals 8 damage and has 96 durability; takes 1 durability when used to cook meals.

Ranged Weapons

Ranged weapons are aimed and fired with the ZR button.

Slingshots	Weak weapons that fire pebbles.
	Basic Slingshot	The first ranged weapon you obtain, bought at the New Ordon General Store.
Shortbows	Lightweight bows that can fire quickly.
Longbows	Larger bows that fire arrows further than shortbows.
Crossbows	Bows that fire with more power than short- or longbows.
Guns	Yes, there are guns in this Zelda game. No, they're not modern enough as to feel way out of place, nor bloody enough to warrant a more mature rating. Most are similar to real-life muskets from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Ammunition	Ammunition for ranged weapons: pebbles for slingshots, arrows for bows, and bullets for guns.
	Pebbles	Basic ammunition for slingshots. Found commonly throughout Hyrule.
	Arrows	The default ammunition for bows and crossbows. Found in many places and can be bought in most shops.
	Fire Arrows	A variant of arrows that sets the target on fire.
	Ice Arrows	A variant of arrows that freezes the target.
	Shock Arrows	A variant of arrows that shocks the target.
	Bomb Arrows	A variant of arrows that explodes on impact.

Items

Items return from previous Zelda games. Most items are given to you in dungeons, but some are acquired through different means. They can be used via means of the L button.

Items
Item	Description
Bombs	Bombs are obtained in various places throughout Hyrule. They explode 3 seconds after pulled out, or instantly if hit by fire. They are finite in supply, but are found and can be bought in many places. They come in square and cube variants.
Remote Bombs	Remote Bombs are variations of Bombs that can be detonated on demand. They are obtained in the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab, after which you have the option to deploy traditional or remote bombs.
Bombchus	Bombchus are variations of Bombs that, when deployed, crawl across the ground until they hit a wall or enemy, after which they explode.
Climbing Gloves	The Climbing Gloves are tools that enable Link to climb up rocky surfaces. They are obtained in Taiwa Town
Hookshot
Clawshot	The Clawshot is a variant of the Hookshot that allows Link to pick up and move faraway objects and smaller enemies.
Paraglider	The Paraglider rallows Link to glide from high places. It is given to Link in Rito Village
Sheikah Slate	The Sheikah Slate returns from BotW, albeit stripped of most of its functions. It is now only able to tba
Tesla Helm Prototype	The Tesla Helm Prototype is an early prototype of Renami's Tesla Helm. When used, it emits lightning in various directions, similarly ot BotW's Urbosa's Fury. It is obtained from Renami after completing the TBA quest.
Zora Flippers	The Zora Flippers allow Link to swim up waterfalls and underwater for a short amount of time. They are given to Link by Prince Sidon after completing TBA.

Resources

Foodstuffs

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Crafting Materials

Item	Description
Wood	Obtained from cutting down trees and found at smaller outposts. Used to craft most weapons. Can be used to make campfires.
Coal	Obtained from mining rocks or smelting wood. Used for smelting iron and steel.
Flint	A rock obtained from mining rocks and ore deposits. Used to craft weapons. Can be used to start fires.
Ores (Copper, Tin, Iron, Silver, Gold, Tritanium, Thermetal, Cryogen, Electrum)	Obtained from mining ore deposits. Can be smelted into metals.
Raw Iron	A metal obtained from smelting iron ore. It's not that durable, but it works in a pinch and is great for tempering.
Pig Iron	A metal obtained from smelting raw iron with coal. Stronger than raw iron.
Steel	A metal obtained from further smelting raw iron with coal.
Damascus Steel	A special metal used by the Sheikah to forge weapons.
Silver	A precious metal found mostly in Lanayru. Used by the Zora to forge weapons.
Gold	A precious metal found mostly in the Gerudo Highlands. Used by the Gerudo to forge weapons.

Enemies

Items
Item	Description
Aeralfos
Ampilus	Ampiluses are ammonite-like enemies found in the Gerudo Desert. They attack with an electric roll. They have 50 health and drop ? when killed.
Armos	Armos are enemies found in various ruins that take the form of immobile statues. They are provoked when Link moves too close or attacks them. They attack with iron swords. They have 160 health and drop iron and their weapons when kiled.
Aruroda	Arurodas are scorpion-like enemies found in the Gerudo Desert and Daltina Shrublands. They attack by shooting fireblls from their single eye, which is also their main weakness. They have 108 health and drop ? when killed.
Beamos	Beamoses are immobile enemies found in dungeons. They shoot beams of light from their eye, which is their only weak point (they do not take damage if hit elsewhere). They have 36 health and drop nothing when killed.
Bokoblin	Bokoblins are pig-like enemies found Hyrule-wide, especially in Ridgeland, Central Hyrule, Great Plateau, Faron, Necluda, and parts of Eldin. They wield various weapons, including swords, clubs, axes, spears, and bows. They have 16 health (if Red), 64 health (if Blue) or 256 health (if Black) and drop Blin Guts, Rotten Meat and their weapons.
Butablin	Butablins are pig-like enemies found in Daltina and Zonai. They wield various weapons, including swords, clubs, axes, spears, and bows. They have 54 health (if Orange) or 216 health (if Black) and drop Blin Guts, Rotten Meat and their weapons.
Chuchu	Chuchus are sliem-like enemies found Hyrule-wide. They attack on contact. They can come in Fire, Ice and Electric variants, which deal their relative elemental damage. They have 8 health and drop Chuchu Jelly when killed.
Daira	Dairas are alligator-like enemies found in Death Mountain and Eldin Badlands. They attack by throwing axes, which can penetrate through most shields. They have 128 health and drop ? when killed.
Darknut	Darknuts are heavily armored enemies found in Central Hyrule and Hyrule Castle. They attack with steel swords. They have 108 health and drop steel and their weapons when killed.
Deku Baba	Deku Babas are plant-like enemies found in forests Hyrule-wide. They attack by lunging and biting at Link. They have 48 health and drop Wood and Deku Seeds when killed.
Deku Scrub
Dodongo	Dodongos are reptilian enemies found mainly in Eldin. They attack by breathing fire. They have 80 health and drop stone and ores when killed.
Eyegore	Eyegores are cyclops-like enemies found in dungeons. They are impervious to damage everywhere except for their single eye. They attack by firing beams from their eye. They have 50 health and drop ? when killed.
Fokka	Fokkas are enemies found in dingeons. They wield steel swords. They have 108 health and drop ? when killed.
Geozard	Geozards are enemies found near lakes and rivers in most of Hyrule, with a large concentration in the Lanayru Marsh. They attack with iron swords or by shooting fireballs. They have 96 health and drop ? when killed.
Gibdo	Gibdos are mummy-like enemies found in remote parts of the Gerudo Desert. Yhey attack on contact and ?. They have 144 health and drop ? when killed.
Gohma
Goriya	Goriyas are enemies found Hyrule-wide, but mostly in Daltina amd Kamikari. They attack with boomerangs. They have 72 health (if Red) or 288 health (if Purple) and drop ? when killed.
Helmasaur	Helmasaurs are canine enemies wearing helmets found in dungeons. They attack on contact with their helmets. They can only be. They have 128 health and drop ? when killed.
Hineko	Hinekos are centaur-like enemies found in Kamikari, similar to Lynels from games preceding Breath of the Wild. They attack by spitting fire. They have 150 health and drop ? when killed.
Kargarok	Kargaroks are aerial enemies found in Hyrule's skies. They attack by swooping down and attacking with their beaks. They have 100 health and drop ? when killed.
Keese	Keese are small bat-like enemies that spawn at night and in caves and dungeons Hyrule-wide. They attack by swooping down. They have 1 health and drop Keese Wings when killed.
Leever	Leevers are enemies found in the Gerudo Desert and Hyrule's coasts. They attack on contact. They have 48 health (if Red) or 144 health (if Blue) and drop Leever Spines when killed.
Like Like	Like Likes are tubular enemies found in rivers and marshes Hyrule-wide, especially in Lanayru and Yaltum. They attack on contact; if they do so, they rob Link of materials. They have 54 health and drop any items they've stolen when killed.
Lizalfos	Lizalfos are reptilian enemies found Hyrule-wide, but mostly in Eldin, Akkala, Yaltum, Lanayru, and Gerudo. They wield swords, spears, and boomerangs. They have 56 health (if Green), 168 health (if Blue) or 336 health (if Black) and drop Lizalfos Horns, Lizalfos Talons snd their weapons when killed.
Minidorm	Minidorms are enemies found in dungeons that resemble Moldorms, but smaller. They attack on contact. They have 96 health and drop ? when killed.
Moblin	Moblins are enemies found Hyrule-wide. They wield various weapons, such as swords, clubs, spears, and bows. They have 64 (if Red), 196 (if Blue) or 512 (if Black) health and drop Moblin Horns and Moblin Guts.
Octorok	Octoroks are enemies found in the overworld Hyrule-wide, sometimes disguised as plants, rocks, or treasure. They attack by shooting rocks. They have 24 health and drop Octo Balloons when killed.
Parutamu	Parutamu are stronger versions of Stalfos found in dungeons, distinguished by their hormed helmets. They wield steel swords. They have 288 health and drop bones when killed.
Peahat	Peahats are aerial flower-like enemies found Hyrule-wide. They attack by swooping down and attacking with their leaf-like blades. They have 48 health and drop ? when killed.
Pebblit	Pebblits are rock-like enemies found Hyrule-wide, but mostly near areas of exposed rock. They attack on contact. They have 50 health and drop stone and ores when killed.
Poe	Poes are ghost-like enemies found around the Kakariko Graveyard and in Tanos Gulch. They attack by swinging their lanterns. They have 80 health and drop Poe Souls when killed.
Pols Voice	Pols Voices are enemies found in dungeons. They attack on contact. They can only be defeated by creating loud noise, such as an explosion. They have 1 health and drop nothing when killed.
Robefos	Robefos are variants of Stalfos that wear robes, found in dungeons. They wield swords andspears. They have 128 health and drop bones and their weapons when killed.
Rope	Ropes are snake-like enemies found in Zonai and in dungeons. They attack by biting you. They have 16 health and drop ? when killed.
Sand Crab	Sand Crabs are crab enemies found on the coasts of Faron, Necluda and Gongoro. They attack on contact. They have 18 health and drop ? when killed.
Skulltula	Skulltulas are spider-like enemies found in dungeons. They attack by
Stalfos	Stalfos are skeletal enemies found primarily in dungeons. They attack by throwing bones or with swords, axes, or bows. They have 32 (White), 96 (Yellow) or 288 (Black) health and drop bones and their weapons when killed.
Tektite	Tektites are spider-like enemies found Hyrule-wide and in dungeons. They attack by jumping on Link. They have 36 (Red) or 144 (Blue) health and drop ? when killed.
Wallmaster	Wallmasters are ghostly hands found on the walls of dungeons. They attack by attempting to grab Link. They have 100 health and drop ? when killed.
Wizzorbe	Wizzrobes are enemies found in various places Hyrule-wide. They attack by firing fire-, ice- or thunderballs. They have 200 health and drop ? when killed.
Wolfos	Wolfos are canine enemiesfound in Tabantha, Hebra and Kamikari. They attack with their claws. They have 64 health and drop ? when killed.
Yiga	Yiga are members of the Yiga Clan, a rogue clan of assassins in service of Ganondorf split off from the Sheikah, found Hyrule-wide, with a large concentration in Daltina. They wield scythes, swords, bows, and guns. They have 108 or 540 (if Master)health anddrop ?, rupees and their weapons when killed.
Zirro	Zirros are aerial mushroom-like creatures found in Hyrule's peripheral regions. They attack by throwing bombs. They have 112 health and drop bombs when killed.
Zola	Zolas are aquatic enemies found primarily in the rivers andlakes of Lanayru, Yaltum and Zonai, but also in other rivers and lakes. They

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