Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for the Nintendo Switch™ system – Gameplay (2024)

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Battle hordes of Hyrule’s most formidable foes

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From barbaric Bokoblins to towering Lynels, Ganon’s troops have emerged in droves. Playable heroes like Link, Zelda and more must use their distinct abilities to carve through hundreds of enemies to save Hyrule from the impending Calamity.

Fight like a warrior

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Link and his allies will face hordes of deadly enemies on the battlefield. Learn the ways of the warrior to turn the tide and emerge victorious.

Combos

Perform powerful attacks by pressing X and Y buttons in succession to perform combos. Unlock additional combo moves by gathering materials and completing side quests.

Special Attack

When your gauge is full, press the A button to unleash the Special Attack to decimate your foes.

Weak-point gauge

At certain times in battle, a weak-point gauge may appear over an enemy. Bash away to lower the gauge, then press the X button to perform a devastating Smash Attack.

Flurry Rush

Dodge an enemy attack at the right time and then press Y to unleash a flurry rush.

Ride the Wind

Some characters can wall-jump off vertical surfaces and other objects, then leap into the air when you press B.

Unique Attack

Each character has their own Unique Attack they can use when pressing ZR.

Tools of the trade

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Before you charge into battle, make sure your characters are fully equipped for whatever they might face. Items work differently for each character, so experiment with different items to maximize your squad’s efficiency in the field.

Sheikah Runes

Like in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, these powerful items can give the user amazing powers.

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Remote Bombs

Deals explosive damage. Great for breaking the guard of defensive enemies.

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Stasis

Freezes objects and enemies in time. Perfect for using against enemies with spinning attacks.

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Cryonis

Creates a giant block of ice. Use to stop aggressive enemies in their tracks.

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Magnesis

Uses magnetic energy to pull metal objects. Especially effective against enemies with metal equipment.

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Remote Bombs

Deals explosive damage. Great for breaking the guard of defensive enemies.

Stasis

Freezes objects and enemies in time. Perfect for using against enemies with spinning attacks.

Cryonis

Creates a giant block of ice. Use to stop aggressive enemies in their tracks.

Magnesis

Uses magnetic energy to pull metal objects. Especially effective against enemies with metal equipment.

Rods

Seen in many The Legend of Zelda games, these weapons can unleash elemental attacks.

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Fire Rod

Launch fireballs at enemies or set grass on fire.

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Ice Rod

Freeze water or enemies.

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Lightning Rod

Zap metal objects or enemies.

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Fire Rod

Launch fireballs at enemies or set grass on fire.

Ice Rod

Freeze water or enemies.

Lightning Rod

Zap metal objects or enemies.

Super food

There are many food items that you can unlock and cook to get a variety of stat boosts. Gather materials during battles, and unlock more recipes!

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Explore a vibrant Hyrule

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As you progress through the story, additional places will be unlocked on your map. Head to the Sheikah Tower on Hyrule Field and glide to some familiar locations, like Korok Forest, Gerudo Desert, and more.

Popular Places

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Hylian Blacksmith Guild

Revitalize your weapons using techniques learned through years of study and practice.

Military Training Camp

Those who seek to defend Hyrule… Hone your skills here!

Meditative Training

A curious room in the temple, perfect for meditation. Entering the room relaxes your spirit and prepares you for meditative training.

Kochi Dye Shop

Dye your Armor to fully customize your look.

Shops

Unlock a variety of shops to buy and sell materials.

Outskirt Stables

A traveling merchant will occasionally appear at a stable offering rare materials.

Pro tips!

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Looking to gain the advantage in battle? Here are a few tips to get the edge against your enemies.

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Dress for success

Before setting off for battle, try changing up your look from a variety of outfits so you can defend Hyrule in style.

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Sensational seeds

Search for hidden Koroks and use their Korok Seeds and something good may happen.

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Puzzle time!

It wouldn’t be a Legend of Zelda game without some clever brainbusters. Solve them to gain valuable items to help you in battle.

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Dress for success

Before setting off for battle, try changing up your look from a variety of outfits so you can defend Hyrule in style.

Sensational seeds

Search for hidden Koroks and use their Korok Seeds and something good may happen.

Puzzle time!

It wouldn’t be a Legend of Zelda game without some clever brainbusters. Solve them to gain valuable items to help you in battle.

Team up and take on Calamity Ganon

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Pass a Joy-Con™ controller to a friend and take on Calamity Ganon as a team in local co-op multiplayer. Fight side-by-side or divide your efforts to cover more ground, complete objectives, or defeat the forces of darkness!

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Unlock more with amiibo

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Tap compatible amiibo™ figures to unlock in-game weapons and other items.

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