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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Best Zonai Devices to Use

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Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Best Zonai Devices to Use
Time Bomb is the best Zonai Device to use in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Check out the list of all Zonai Devices, their stats, how to equip them, and what they are here!

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Device Summary
Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Time BombTime Bomb ・Allows for immediate Stun Lock against targets
・Stun Lock breaks Weak-Point Gauge of enemies fast
・Can be spammed quickly
Zonai TurretsElemental Emitters ・Exploits enemy's elemental weaknesses
・Wide arc of effect, dealing damage to multiple enemies
・Can be turreted or held manually
Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment HydrantHydrant ・Great utility and synergy with Frost Emitter
・Deals respectable additional damage
・Clears sludge

Time Bomb

The TIme Bomb is the best Zonai Device to use in Age of Imprisonment, due to its very fast throw rate, being almost instatenous, allowing you to stun lock and break the enemies Weak-Point Gauge extremely quick, then recharge your batteries for another valley.

This is great against Dangerous Enemies in particular, as they can be focused on with the bomb throw and be stunned easily.

How to Do a Weak-Point Smash

Elemental Emitters

The Elemental Emitters are your next best option for Zonai Devices, all of them sharing equal effectiveness as they counter an enemy's elemental type if used against them. They can be deployed into an individual turret, alowing for autonomous passive damage.

They provide great damage and can aid in breaking down the Weak-Point Gauge of the enemy faster than your normal attacks. They do have a disadvantage in that they burn through batteries quickly, so be aware of this!

Hydrant

The Hydrant is the next good Zonai Device option, as it synergizes with the Frost Emitter, allowing you to freeze targets when both gadgets are used. It can be deployed like a turret or handheld, increasing flexibility.

The main use of this device however, is to clear Sludges and expose hiding enemies underneath it, while also dealing damage to them, making this a very flexible tool to use.

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You can find hidden Koroks when you clear sludges in the map by using the Hydrant! Aim at a Sludge and unleash the hydrant on it to reveal the Korok!

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List of All Zonai Devices

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Device Energy Effect
Age of Imprisonment - Fan Fan 10 A Zonai device that produces wind with its internal propeller. It can reflect incoming projectiles and even send enemies flying.
Age of Imprisonment - Balloon Balloon 0 A Zonai device that rises when filled with hot air. It can instantly transport you to any allied outpost.
Age of Imprisonment - Rocket Rocket 25 A Zonai device that lets you move at high speeds, crashing through any enemies in your path until your energy gauge is fully depleted.
Age of Imprisonment - Time Bomb Time Bomb 25 A Zonai device for a timed explosion. When it detonates, everything in its radius is caught in the blast.
Age of Imprisonment - Flame Emitter Flame Emitter 55 A Zonai device that shoots fire directly ahead. It can be used to set incoming enemies ablaze.
Age of Imprisonment - Frost Emitter Frost Emitter 40 A Zonai device that blasts frigid air directly ahead. It can be used to freeze incoming enemies in their tracks.
Age of Imprisonment - Shock Emitter Shock Emitter 65 A Zonai device that shoots an electrifying bolt directly ahead. It can be used to shock enemies in its path.
Age of Imprisonment - Hydrant Hydrant 45 A Zonai device that gushes water directly ahead. It can soak nearby enemies and wash away sludge.
Age of Imprisonment - Beam Emitter Beam Emitter 65 A Zonai device that shoots a light beam from its horn, striking all enemies in its path.
Age of Imprisonment - Cannon Cannon 40 A Zonai device that fires a barrage of powerful shots. It can be fired repeatedly in whatever direction it faces.

How to Equip Zonai Devices

How to Equip Zonai Devices


Choose a Character in the Allies Menu

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Choose a Character
To equip a Zonai Device, you'll need to head over to the Allies Menu and then choose which character you want to equip the device to.

Head Inside the Actions Menu

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Action Menu
Once you've selected which character you want to use, navigate towards the Action Menu to open up the Zonai Device tab.

Equip the Zonai Device You Want

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Equip Zonai Devices
In the Action Menu, head to the Zonai Device tab and choose what you want to equip, then decide which of the face buttons you'll be using for the device.

How to Use Zonai Devices

How to Use Zonai Devices


Use Zonai Device in the Special Actions Menu

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Zonai Device Special Actions Menu
Once you've finally set the device up, switch to the character you had the device equipped. From here, open up your Special Action menu by pressing the R button and pressing the face button you assigned to your device to use it!

Equip Up to Two Zonai Devices at a Time

assigning Zonai devices to strong attacks
You can eqiup up to two Zonai Devices, one on the ZR Key and the other on the lower section of your quick inventory, allowing you to use at least two of these devices at the same time.

Consumes Your Energy Gauge

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Requires Energy to Use
Using Zonai Devices will deplete your Energy Gauge. When your Energy Gauge is fully depleted, its color will change from green to red and it will begin to recharge automatically. To recharge it instantly, use a battery.

What Are Zonai Devices?

Tools Usable in Combat to Support Your Main Attacks

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Tools That Have a Variety of Uses
Zonai Devices are tools that have different effects on the battlefield. They have many uses which you can use to your advantage, like being able to set your enemies ablaze or blowing them up with a wind attack.

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