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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Sholani Combat Guide and How to Unlock

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How to Unlock Sholani
Sholani is a playable character in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. See how to unlock Sholani, their unique skills, sync strikes, and combos here!

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How to Unlock Sholani

Clear the Standing on Principle Scouting Challenge in Chapter 4

Sholani

You can play as Sholani after clearing the Scouting Challenge, Standing on Principle, in Chapter 4. After you have completed the challenge, Sholani can be added to your party.

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Profile and Voice Actor

Sholani
Sholani
Weapon Type ・One-Handed Weapon
Unique Skills ・Dancing Slash
・Whirlwind Rush
VAs ・EN: Unconfirmed
・JP: Unconfirmed

Sholani Tier Rating

Rating Explanation
B Image Good Her combos has a slight learning curve as it requires you to determine your distance against enemies, but will pay off once mastered.

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Sholani Unique Skills

Basic Special Actions

Unique Skill Power Effect
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment- Dancing Slash Dancing Slash 20 Leap upward with an elegant rising slash.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment- Whirlwind Rush Whirlwind Rush 65 Leap forward while unleashing a rapid spin attack.

List of All Unique Skills

Sholani Sync Strikes

Sync Strikes

As Controlled Character Sholani unleashes a series of slashes directly in front of her. Press X repeatedly to strengthen the attack.
As Partner Character Sholani unleashes a series of kicks while advancing forward. Press X with proper timing to gradually strengthen the attack.

Sholani Quests

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Sholani Quests

Quest Rewards
In Her Footsteps ・Enhanced Strong Attack
The Guts to Go On ・Enhanced Strong Attack
The Keenest Blade ・Enhanced Strong Attack
Exceptional Swordsmanship ・Upgrade Basic Actions
A Storm of Gibdos ・Upgrade Basic Actions
Through Hot and Cold ・Special-Attack Gauge +1
What a Fire! ・Special-Attack Gauge +1
Skin's Greatest Enemy ・Bonus Heart
Return of the Gibdos ・Bonus Heart
A Replacement Gem ・Bonus Hearts +2
Signposts in the Sand ・Bonus Hearts +2
Practice, Practice, Practice ・Unlock Fuse Attacks
Clearing the Air ・Enhanced Whirlwind Rush
Advisors in Arms ・Enhanced Dancing Slash

List of All Quests

Sholani Aside Quests

Aside Quest Battle Task Reward
Anything in service of Ardi!
Defeat 10 Gibdos
・Rupees Icon Rupees x300
・Soup Ladle Icon Soup Ladle x1
Defeat 2 Moblins
・Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
Exploit 2 enemy weaknesses
・Electric Darner Icon Electric Darner x10
・Rupees Icon Rupees x300
We can't let them interfere
Defeat 300 Bokoblins
・Black Bokoblin Horn Icon Black Bokoblin Horn x5
Defeat 50 Lizalfos
・Electric Lizalfos Horn Icon Electric Lizalfos Horn x5
Perform 1 perfect dodge
・Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
I have to grow stronger
Perform 2 Fuse attacks as Sholani
・Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
Perform 3 weak-point smashes as Sholani
・Topaz Icon Topaz x2
・Rupees Icon Rupees x300
I need the strength to stand at her side!
Defeat 100 enemies as Sholani
・Electric Darner Icon Electric Darner x10
・Rupees Icon Rupees x400
Perform 1 special attack as Sholani
・Gerudo Scimitar Icon Gerudo Scimitar x1
Use 2 unique skills as Sholani
・Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
Even a small effort makes a difference
Perform 3 weak-point smashes
・Brightcap Icon Brightcap x5
Open 3 chests
・Stambulb Icon Stambulb x5
Use 4 unique skills
・Rupees Icon Rupees x1000
Preparation is always worth the effort
Do battle with 2 Palm Fruits supplied to camp
・Electric Safflina Icon Electric Safflina x10
Capture 2 outposts
・Rupees Icon Rupees x400
My devotion to Ardi leads me on
Defeat 2 Boss Bokoblins as Sholani
・Apple Icon Apple x20
・Rupees Icon Rupees x500
Perform 1 sync strike between Sholani and Ardi
・Rupees Icon Rupees x500
・Gerudo Spear Icon Gerudo Spear x1
I remain as true a warrior as ever!
Defeat 1 Molduga as Sholani
・Bomb Flower Icon Bomb Flower x10
・Pure Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Pure Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
Perform 1 sync strike between Sholani and Ronza
・Topaz Icon Topaz x2
・Rupees Icon Rupees x300
Perform 1 perfect dodge as Sholani
・Rupees Icon Rupees x700
・Pure Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Pure Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
I won't let him trouble Ardi again
Defeat 1 Phantom Ganon as Sholani
・Rupees Icon Rupees x1000
・Pure Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Pure Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
Exploit 2 enemy weaknesses as Sholani
・Diamond Icon Diamond x3
We'll send them to an early grave
Defeat 2 powerful enemies with lightning-clad weak-point gauges
・Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) Icon Zonaite Steel (One-Handed) x1
Use 3 lightning attacks near bodies of water
・Electric Darner Icon Electric Darner x10
Perform 2 elemental chains
・Opal Icon Opal x2

List of All Aside Quests

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Calamo IconCalamo Typhan IconTyphan Raphica IconRaphica Vence IconVence
Qia IconQia Agraston IconAgraston Ardi IconArdi Quino Character Icon.Quino
Lago IconLago Pinnec IconPinnec Cadlan Icon Cadlan Sholani Icon Sholani
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