This guide will show how to unlock Link in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Additionally, you can find this character's weapon information, builds, combo chart and actions, how to play as Link in Age of Calamity, and more.
List of Contents
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| How to Unlock | Unlocked at the start of the game |
|---|---|
| Weapon Used | One-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Swords, Spears, Flails |
| Voice Actor (English) |
Kengo Takanashi |
| Voice Actor (Japanese) |
Kengo Takanashi |
| Weapon | Best seal |
|---|---|
 Master Sword
|
Damage at Full Hearts
|
| Alternative seals | |
Attack Speed
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Regular-Attack Damage
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| Explanation | |
| Damage at Full Hearts amplifies the Master Sword's DPS together with the Sword Beam ability. Take note that this weapon skill is only recommended once you unlock the Master Sword's second hidden seal. You can use either Attack Speed or Regular-Attack Damage for the meantime then just remove it later once you've maxed out the weapon. |
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| Weapon | Best seal |
|---|---|
 Savage Lynel Sword
|
Attack Speed
|
| Alternative seals | |
|
Regular-Attack Damage
|
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Strong-Attack Damage
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| Explanation | |
| After you unlock the combo upgrade where he can force weak-points on enemies, Attack Speed seals will be the best choice of weapon skill to stunlock strong enemies. | |
| Weapon | Best seal |
|---|---|
 Savage Lynel Crusher
|
Damage at 30% Hearts or Less
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| Alternative seals | |
|
Attack Speed
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|
Regular-Attack Damage
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| Explanation | |
| Stack Damage at 30% Hearts or Less seals and bring your health down by spamming his unique ability to increase his damage. This technique is quite dangerous so don't forget to heal self-inflicted damage with X or his special attack. | |
| Weapon | Best seal |
|---|---|
 Savage Lynel Spear
|
Regular-Attack Damage
|
| Alternative seals | |
|
Attack Speed
|
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Strong-Attack Damage
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| Explanation | |
| Spear Link has a decent attack speed and attack range to begin with so it would be best to increase his damage output. Mix in a couple of Attack Speed seals if you need a faster combo execution. | |
| Weapon | Best seal |
|---|---|
 Ancient Bladed Flail
|
Regular-Attack Damage
|
| Alternative seals | |
|
Attack Speed
|
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Strong-Attack Damage
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| Explanation | |
| Flail Link has a decent attack range and power, thanks to its copy ability. Use Regular-Attack Damage to increase its damage output and add in Attack Speed if you need faster combos when using a copied two-handed weapon. | |
| Regular Attacks |
|---|
 →→→→ |
| Strong Attack 1 |
 (Hold down to power up) |
| Strong Attack 2 |
→
(→
)→→→→ └ └ └ → |
| Strong Attack 3 |
| →→ |
| Strong Attack 4 |
| →→→ |
| Strong Attack 5 |
| →→ |
| Strong Attack 6 |
| →→→(→
)→→→→ └ └ └ →→→ |
| Unique Action |
 Loose a flurry of arrows |
| Regular Attack |
|---|
| →→→→ |
| Recover Self-Inflicted Damage |
|
| Strong Attack 1 |
| → (Can start Midair Combo) |
| Strong Attack 2 |
| →→ |
| Strong Attack 3 |
| →→→ |
| Strong Attack 4 |
| →→→→ |
| Midair Regular Attacks |
| →→ |
| Midair Drop Slash |
(While in the air) |
| Midair Strong Attack 1 |
| → (Press X for a Drop Slash) |
| Midair Strong Attack 2 |
| →→ (Press X for a Drop Slash) |
| Midair Strong Attack 3 |
| →→→ (Press X for a Drop Slash) |
| Unique Action |
Unleash a powerful blow that hurts the user a bit. Use this instead of the X button in the combo. |
| Regular Attack |
|---|
| →→→→ |
| Strong Attack 1 |
|
| Strong Attack 2 |
| → (Can start Midair Combo) |
| Strong Attack 3 |
| →→ |
| Strong Attack 4 |
| →→→ (Hold X to charge and change direction of thrusts using Left Stick) |
| Strong Attack 5 |
| →→→→ (Press X two more times) |
| Midair Regular Attacks |
| →→ (Final Y input is a drop attack) |
| Midair Drop Attack |
(Use Left Stick to aim and X for drop attack |
| Midair Strong Attack 1 |
| → (Use Left Stick to aim and X for drop attack) |
| Midair Strong Attack 2 |
| →→ (Use Left Stick to aim and X for drop attack) |
| Unique Action |
Unleash a charging thrust toward the enemy. Can be used in the middle of attacks for quick movement. |
| Regular Attacks |
|---|
| →→→→→→ |
| Strong Attack 1 |
Guardian Flail: Long ranged attack Ancient Bladed Flail: Charge beam attack Fortified Flail: Counterattack with shield and expose Weak-Point Gauge. |
| Strong Attack 2 |
| → |
| Strong Attack 3 |
| →→ |
| Strong Attack 4 |
| →→→ (Can start Midair Combo) |
| Strong Attack 5 |
| →→→→ |
| Strong Attack 6 |
| →→→→→ |
| Strong Attack 7 |
| →→→→→→ |
| Midair Regular Attacks |
| →→ |
| Midair Strong Attack 1 |
| → (Press X to use Finisher) |
| Midair Strong Attack 2 |
| →→ (Press X to use Finisher) |
| Midair Strong Attack 3 |
| →→→ (Press X to use Finisher) |
| Unique Action |
Press ZR to copy an enemy's weapon and power up your attacks |
When equipped with a one-handed weapon, pressing X while dashing causes Link to shield surf. This technique is excellent for moving quickly and plowing through enemies!
| Weapon | Base Atk | Hidden Seals |
|---|---|---|
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Master Sword
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34 | Level 25: Damage at Full Hearts: +8% Level 30: Heal a Percentage of Damage Dealt |
 Tree Branch
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11 | Level 25: Damage at 30% Hearts or Less: +8% Level 30: Detects Nearby Koroks |
 Soup Ladle
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22 | Level 25: Battlefield-Specific Material Drop Rate: +5% Level 30: Attack Range: +4% |
 Boomerang
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27 | Level 25: Attack Range: +5% Level 30: Attack Speed: +4% |
 Traveler's Sword
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14 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +4% Level 30: Special-Attack Charge Rate: +4% |
 Soldier's Broadsword
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30 | Level 25: Battle EXP: +10% Level 30: Perfect-Dodge Timing Window: +15% |
 Knight's Broadsword
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43 | Level 25: Attack Range: +8% Level 30: Special-Attack Charge Rate: +7% |
 Royal Broadsword
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71 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +8% Level 30: Auto-Critical Hit after Combos |
 Forest Dweller's Sword
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42 | Level 25: Detects Nearby Koroks Level 30: Increased Blupee Encounters |
 Zora Sword
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31 | Level 25: Special-Attack Charge Rate: +7% Level 30: Damage to Locked-On Target: +11% |
 Feathered Edge
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14 | Level 25: Midair-Attack Damage: +10% Level 30: Damage to Midair Enemies: +17% |
 Royal Guard's Sword
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73 | Level 25: Healing-Item Effect: +13% Level 30: Damage at Full Hearts: +8% |
 Boko Club
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15 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +6% Level 30: Fusion Material EXP: +440% |
 Spiked Boko Club
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29 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +11% Level 30: High-Resell Weapon |
 Dragonbone Boko Club
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46 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +15% Level 30: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% |
 Lizal Boomerang
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30 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +5% Level 30: Attack Speed: +7% |
 Lizal Forked Boomerang
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21 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +11% Level 30: Battlefield-Specific Material Drop Rate: +11% |
 Lizal Tri-Boomerang
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71 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +18% Level 30: Battlefield-Specific Material Drop Rate: +18% |
 Guardian Sword
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41 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +10% Level 30: Damage from Enemies: -5% |
 Guardian Sword+
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70 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +10% Level 30: Reduced Damage from Ice |
 Guardian Sword++
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64 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +15% Level 30: Resistance to All Status Effects |
 Lynel Sword
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31 | Level 25: Damage at 30% Hearts or Less: +15% Level 30: Damage Reflected When Guarding: 20% |
 Mighty Lynel Sword
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63 | Level 25: Damage Reflected When Guarding: 20% Level 30: Chance of Landing Shockwave: +11% |
|
Savage Lynel Sword
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68 | Level 25: Chance to KO Weak Enemies Level 30: Perfect Guard Chance When Guarding: +10% |
 Bokoblin Arm
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25 | Level 25: High-Resell Weapon Level 30: Attack Range: +7% |
 Lizalfos Arm
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31 | Level 25: Fusion Material EXP: +160% Level 30: Attack Speed: +4% |
 Training Sword
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18 | Level 25: Battle EXP: +10% Level 30: Perfect-Dodge Timing Window: +15% |
 Lucky Ladle
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15 | Level 25: Battlefield-Specific Material Drop Rate: +5% Level 30: Attack Range: +4% |
 Prototype Ancient Short Sword
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36 | Level 25: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% Level 30: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% |
| Weapon | Base Atk | Hidden Seals |
|---|---|---|
 Farming Hoe
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35 | Level 25: Material Drop Rate from Grass: +17% Level 30: Battle EXP: +11% |
 Boat Oar
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25 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +5% Level 30: Attack Range: +8% |
 Woodcutter's Axe
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15 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +3% Level 30: Dash-Attack Damage: +15% |
 Double Axe
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37 | Level 25: Attack Range: +7% Level 30: Regular-Attack Damage: +7% |
 Iron Sledgehammer
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17 | Level 25: Mineral Drop Rate: +11% Level 30: Mineral Drop Rate: +11% |
 Traveler's Claymore
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21 | Level 25: Regular-Attack Damage: +8% Level 30: Damage to Foes with Status Effects: +17% |
 Zora Longsword
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45 | Level 25: Damage at 30% Hearts or Less: +8% Level 30: Midair-Attack Damage: +15% |
 Gerudo Claymore
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41 | Level 25: Attack Range: +7% Level 30: Fusion Material EXP: +400% |
 Eightfold Longblade
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46 | Level 25: Dash-Attack Damage: +15% Level 30: Damage at 30% Hearts or Less: +18% |
 Edge of Duality
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59 | Level 25: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% Level 30: Damage from Enemies: -5% |
 Royal Guard's Claymore
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65 | Level 25: Damage at 30% Hearts or Less: +20% Level 30: Auto-Critical Hit after Combos |
 Boko Bat
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11 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +5% Level 30: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% |
 Spiked Boko Bat
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28 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +10% Level 30: Healing-Item Drop Rate: +22% |
 Dragonbone Boko Bat
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48 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +15% Level 30: Chance of Landing Shockwave: +11% |
 Moblin Club
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24 | Level 25: Strong-Attack Damage: +4% Level 30: Damage to Locked-On Target: +10% |
 Spiked Moblin Club
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22 | Level 25: Attack Range: +8% Level 30: Attack Speed: +5% |
 Dragonbone Moblin Club
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60 | Level 25: Rare-Material Drop Rate: +17% Level 30: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +17% |
 Ancient Battle Axe
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45 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +10% Level 30: Damage from Enemies: -5% |
 Ancient Battle Axe+
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68 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +10% Level 30: Reduced Damage from Fire |
 Ancient Battle Axe++
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39 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +15% Level 30: Resistance to All Status Effects |
 Lynel Crusher
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44 | Level 25: Damage at 30% Hearts or Less: +18% Level 30: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% |
 Mighty Lynel Crusher
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50 | Level 25: Auto-Critical Hit after Combos Level 30: Heal by Defeating Enemies |
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Savage Lynel Crusher
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66 | Level 25: Damage to Locked-On Target: +10% Level 30: Heal a Percentage of Damage Dealt |
 Windcleaver
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67 | Level 25: Attack Range: +11% Level 30: High-Resell Weapon |
 Moblin Arm
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Level 25: Damage from Enemies: -5% Level 30: Fusion Material EXP: +400% |
| Weapon | Base Atk | Hidden Seals |
|---|---|---|
 Wooden Mop
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16 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +3% Level 30: Flurry Rush Damage: +20% |
 Farmer's Pitchfork
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25 | Level 25: Sensor-Registered Material Drop Rate: +17% Level 30: Material Drop Rate from Grass: +17% |
 Throwing Spear
|
29 | Level 25: Damage to Midair Enemies: +10% Level 30: Dash-Attack Damage: +22% |
 Soldier’s Spear
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20 | Level 25: Attack Range: +13% Level 30: Heal by Defeating Enemies |
 Knight's Halberd
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52 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +7% Level 30: Regular-Attack Damage: +7% |
 Royal Halberd
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62 | Level 25: Attack Range: +13% Level 30: Damage to Locked-On Target: +11% |
 Forest Dweller's Spear
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43 | Level 25: Special-Attack Charge Rate: +10% Level 30: Detects Nearby Koroks |
 Drillshaft
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43 | Level 25: Perfect-Dodge Timing Window: +15% Level 30: Mineral Drop Rate: +11% |
 Feathered Spear
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26 | Level 25: Special-Attack Charge Rate: +3% Level 30: Regular-Attack Damage: +4% |
 Gerudo Spear
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41 | Level 25: Damage to Midair Enemies: +22% Level 30: Strong-Attack Damage: +8% |
 Serpentine Spear
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45 | Level 25: Fusion Material EXP: +400% Level 30: Midair-Attack Damage: +15% |
 Royal Guard's Spear
|
54 | Level 25: Damage to Midair Enemies: +20% Level 30: Damage at Full Hearts: +7% |
 Boko Spear
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21 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +5% Level 30: Attack Range: +7% |
 Spiked Boko Spear
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28 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +10% Level 30: Auto-Critical Hit after Combos |
 Dragonbone Boko Spear
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44 | Level 25: Monster-Part Drop Rate: +15% Level 30: Damage to Locked-On Target: +10% |
 Moblin Spear
|
26 | Level 25: Attack Range: +5% Level 30: Perfect-Dodge Timing Window: +20% |
 Spiked Moblin Spear
|
28 | Level 25: Fusion Material EXP: +160% Level 30: Auto-Critical Hit after Combos |
 Dragonbone Moblin Spear
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36 | Level 25: High-Resell Weapon Level 30: Fusion Material EXP: +440% |
 Lizal Spear
|
29 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +4% Level 30: Dash-Attack Damage: +20% |
 Enhanced Lizal Spear
|
33 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +4% Level 30: Midair-Attack Damage: +20% |
 Forked Lizal Spear
|
60 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +7% Level 30: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% |
 Guardian Spear
|
23 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +5% Level 30: Damage from Enemies: -5% |
 Guardian Spear+
|
54 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +10% Level 30: Reduced Damage from Lightning |
 Guardian Spear++
|
69 | Level 25: Ancient-Part Drop Rate: +15% Level 30: Resistance to All Status Effects |
 Lynel Spear
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47 | Level 25: Attack Speed: +5% Level 30: Auto-Critical Hit after Combos |
 Mighty Lynel Spear
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61 | Level 25: Special-Attack Damage: +12% Level 30: Damage Reflected When Guarding: 20% |
|
Savage Lynel Spear
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51 | Level 25: Damage at Full Hearts: +7% Level 30: Chance to KO Weak Enemies: +10% |
| Weapon | Base Atk | Hidden Seals |
|---|---|---|
 Guardian Flail
|
65 | Level 25: Attack Range: +12% Level 30: Regular-Attack Damage: +7% |
|
Ancient Bladed Flail
|
65 | Level 25: Regular-Attack Damage: +7% Level 30: Auto-Critical Hit after Combos |
 Fortified Flail
|
65 | Level 25: Strong-Attack Damage: +7% Level 30: Damage Reflected When Guarding: 20% |
| Quest | How to Unlock / Reward |
|---|---|
| Hyrule Swordfighting Academy | Clear the Battle: The Battle of Hyrule Field One-Handed Weapon: Bonus Combo |
| Keeping the Village Peace | Complete the Quest: Hyrule Swordfighting Academy One-Handed Weapon: Bonus Combo |
| A Well-Tended Goddess | Complete the Quest: Traps for Kakariko Village Link: +1 Bonus Hearts |
| A Flower-Adorned Goddess | Clear the Battle: Revali, the Rito Warrior Link: +1 Bonus Hearts Tabantha Wheat x5 |
| Study the Blade | Clear the Battle: Urbosa, the Gerudo Chief One-Handed Weapon: Bonus Combo |
| A Spear-ited Combatant | Clear the Battle: Urbosa, the Gerudo Chief Spear: Bonus Combo |
| Teach a Hylian to Fish | Complete the Quest: A Spear-ited Combatant Spear: Bonus Combo |
| Hateno Defense Squad | Complete the Quest: Making a Monster Two-Handed Weapons: Bonus Combo |
| The Volunteer Army | Complete the Quest: The Hateno Defense Squad Two-Handed Weapons: Bonus Combo |
| The Blade that Pierces the Eye | Clear the Battle: Freeing Korok Forest One-Handed Weapon: Bonus Combo |
| Mount Taran's Solitary Masters | Clear the Battle: The Yiga Clan Attacks! Spear: Bonus Combo |
| A Moss-Covered Goddess | Clear the Battle: Akkala Tower Link: +2 Bonus Hearts |
| Heartfelt Thanks | Complete the Quest: The Blade that Pierces the Eye One-Handed Weapon: Bonus Combo |
| Proof of Sword Mastery | Complete the Quest: Heartfelt Thanks One-Handed Weapon: Enhanced Ability |
| A Frozen-Solid Goddess | Clear the Battle: Relentless as a Waterfall Link: +2 Bonus Hearts |
| The Treasure Hunter's Technique | Clear the Battle: Akkala Tower Two-Handed Weapons: Bonus Combo |
| Training Ground Pest Problem | Clear the Battle: Akkala Tower Spear: Bonus Combo |
| The Knight's Gauntlet | Clear the Battle: Each Step Like Thunder Link: Special-Attack Gauge +1 |
| Training Ground Upgrade | Clear the Battle: Calamity Strikes Spear: Bonus Combo |
| Refuel Motivation | Clear the Battle: Relentless as a Waterfall Two-Handed Weapons: Bonus Combo |
| Frog Side Effects | Clear the Challenge: The Royal Escourt Link: Special-Attack Gauge +1 |
| A Strike to Pierce Stone | Complete the Quest: Training Ground Upgrade Spear: Enhanced Ability |
| Full Bellies Fight Better | Clear the Battle: The Future of Hyrule Two-Handed Weapons: Enhanced Ability |
| Making a Monster | Clear any Two Story Battles in Chapter 2 Two-Handed Weapon: Bonus Combo |
| EX Reunion with the Swordmaster | Complete the Quest: Magnificent Mass Flail: Enhanced Ability |
| EX Secret Plans | Complete the Quest: The Blazing-Blue Blades Flail: Bonus Combo |
| EX The Copy Tournament | Complete the Quest: The Blazing-Blue Blades Flail: Bonus Combo |
| EX The Squad's Training Retreat | Complete the Quest: A Helping Claw Flail: Bonus Combo |
| EX Seeking Wooden Swords | Complete the Quest: A Helping Claw Flail: Bonus Combo |
| EX A Spear Experiment | Complete the Quest: A Helping Claw Flail: Bonus Combo |
| EX Hasty Recovery | Clear the Battle: EX To Zelda's Side Two-Handed Weapon: EX Enhanced Ability |
| EX Spear Master | Clear the Battle: EX To Zelda's Side Spear: EX Enhanced Ability |
| EX The Text of Tomorrow | Clear the Battle: EX The Princess and the King One-Handed Weapon: EX Enhanced Ability |
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 Zelda |
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 Mipha |
 Daruk |
 Revali |
 Urbosa |
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 Sidon |
 Yunobo |
 Riju |
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 Teba |
 Master Kohga |
 King Rhoam |
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 Monk Maz Koshia |
 Terrako |
 Calamity Ganon |
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| English and Japanese Voice Actors and Cast | |||||||||||
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