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EX Battle of Goponga Village
EX Battle for Kakariko Village
EX Searching Hyrule Forest
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EX Guardian of Remembrance
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
DLC Guide: Expansion Pass New Content and DLC Release Date
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A guide to the Age of Calamity Expansion Pass, paid DLC for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity which includes new characters, weapon types, battles, as well as Royal Ancient Lab Quests. See all new content available in the Expansion Pass, and learn DLC release date, pricing, and more!
| DLC Wave 1 Links | ||
|---|---|---|
 DLC Content |
 Royal Ancient Lab |
 Vicious Monsters |
 Flails |
 Master Cycle |
 Battle-Tested Guardian
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| DLC Wave 2 Links | ||
 Sooga |
 Purah & Robbie |
 Dual Swords |
 Sheikah Arms |
 EX To Zelda's Side |
 Report: Hidden Battles |
List of Contents
Guardian of Remembrance DLC Guide
| Wave 2 DLC Highlights |
|---|
 New playable characters: Sooga and Purah & Robbie |
| New weapon types for Sooga and Purah & Robbie |
| Eight challenges in the new EX Story Chapter |
| New Quests and Eight New Obtainable Weapons |
| New Challenges and Vicious Monster Battles |
Playable Characters: Sooga and Purah & Robbie
The Guardian of Remembrance DLC introduces two new playable characters. The first is the fiercest member of the Yiga Clan, Sooga, who can be unlocked through certain conditions. The second playable character is the quirky scientist duo, Purah & Robbie.
Dual Swords for Sooga and Sheikah Arms for Purah & Robbie
Alongside the new characters introduces two new sets of weapon types, Dual Swords for Sooga and Sheikah Arms for Purah & Robbie. Each of these weapon categories have three kinds of weapons within them, with varying base attack stats and hidden seals.
| DLC 2 Weapon Guides | |
|---|---|
| List of Dual Swords | List of Sheikah Arms |
New EX Story Chapter with 8 Challenges
The DLC introduces an EX story chapter following the 7th previous one. This chapter has a new mechanic for objectives called Memory Quests and has eight sub-challenges.
List of Chapters: Story Walkthrough
New Quests with Eight New Weapons
The second DLC includes 53 new quests, with eight of these quests rewarding players with weapons for Mipha, Sidon, Daruk, Yunobo, Revali, Teba, Urbosa and Riju.
List of Quests and Side Quests
New Challenges and Vicious Monster Battles
Aside from the new EX Story chapter, the second DLC provides ten new challenges as well as four new Vicious monster battles.
Pulse of the Ancients DLC Guide
| Wave 1 DLC Highlights |
|---|
| New character: Battle-Tested Guardian |
| New weapon types: Master Cycle for Zelda and Flail for Link |
| New type of enemy: Vicious Monsters |
| New Quests |
| New Challenges |
| Apocalyptic difficulty |
Battle-Tested Guardian
The first DLC introduces a new playable character in the roster named the Battle-Tested Guardian. This guardian is one of the rewards for completing the new quests in the Royal Ancient Lab.
Battle-Tested Guardian Usage Guide, Combos, and How to Unlock
Master Cycle for Zelda and Flail for Link
Two new weapon types are introduced in the first DLC. These include Link's Flail and Zelda's Master Cycle.
Along with the Battle-Tested Guardian, these new weapons are some of the rewards obtained from completing the quests in the Royal Ancient Lab.
| DLC 1 Weapon Guides | |
|---|---|
| List of Flails | List of Master Cycles |
Vicious Monsters
Vicious Monsters are a new type of enemy introduced in the first DLC. These are a stronger variant of the usual powerful foes and can be found in challenges marked with the "EX Alert" on the map once unlocked.
List of Vicious Monsters and Rewards
New Quests
As part of the DLC Expansion Pass, a new set of quests will appear, most of which are part of the Royal Ancient Lab questline. After purchasing the DLC, a new icon will appear on the map in the Central Hyrule.
There are a total of 59 quests included in the first wave of DLC.
Royal Ancient Lab Quests and Rewards
New Challenges
Along with quests, a total of 22 challenges are included in the first DLC. These challenges include the vicious monster sightings, allowing you to face more powerful foes and earn valuable rewards.
Apocalyptic Difficulty
Another feature added in the first DLC is the new Apocalyptic difficulty mode. This mode makes enemies deal more damage and have stronger weak-point gauge, offering a new challenge to returning players.
Difference Between Difficulty Modes
DLC Release Date and Roadmap
On February 17, 2021, Nintendo showcased the Expansion Pass for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity that was shown to feature two waves of DLC for the game. The new content for the game is set to be released throughout the year with the first one in June 18, 2021 and another in October 29, 2021.
Wave 1 DLC Details
The Wave 1 DLC, named Pulse of the Ancients, was released on June 18, 2021, and includes one new character, new weapon types for Link and Zelda, as well as new quests.
Wave 2 DLC Details
The second wave of DLC, named Guardian of Remembrance, rolled out on October 29th, 2021 and offers new character vignettes, new stages, a second roster expansion, and new battle skills for existing characters.
How to Buy the DLC (Expansion Pass)
2. Search for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity 3. Select the Expansion Pass. 4. Proceed to purchase. 5. After purchase, you can play once the download is complete! |
The DLC (Expansion Pass) can be purchased at the Nintendo eShop from the home screen of your Nintendo Switch. You will need a credit-card or a prepaid card to purchase!
DLC Purchase Bonuses
The Expansion Pass is currently priced at 19.99 USD. As DLC, the full version of the game is required to enjoy the upcoming content.
By purchasing the DLC, players will unlock the Prototype Ancient Short Sword and the Prototype Ancient Gear Set for Link. These bonuses have been available since May 28th, 2021.
Purchase is available on Nintendo's website and on the Nintendo E-Shop.
Purchase the DLC on Nintendo's Official Website
Prototype Ancient Gear Set
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| Headgear (Cap) | Armor (Tunic) | Greaves (Boots) |
|---|---|---|
 Prototype Ancient Helm
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 Prototype Ancient Cuirass
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 Prototype Ancient Greaves
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Prototype Ancient Short Sword Stats
| Prototype Ancient Short Sword | |
|---|---|
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Weapon Type: One-Handed Weapon |
| Attack Damage: 36 |
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| Hidden Seal (Lv. 25): Strong-Attack Damage: +7% | Hidden Seal (Lv. 30): Strong-Attack Damage: +7% |
| A prototype developed at the Royal Ancient Lab. The data obtained from the time-traveling Guardian accelerated research progress by decades. | |
The stats shown here show the highest possible values that we have confirmed
Is the DLC Worth It?
Well Worth Buying!
The DLC for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is well worth buying for those who are interested in it. For only $19.99, you can get two waves of content, each with dozens of hours worth of enjoyment.
If I Don’t Have the Base Game Yet, Should I Buy the Bundle?
We Recommend Trying Out the Base Game First!
If you haven't played the base game yet, it might be best for you to get a feel for the story and gameplay first. There is no discount for buying the software and DLC separately or bundled, so get a feel for the base game first!
Alternatively, there is also a Free Demo available that lets you experience the first two missions of the game. If you choose to start with the Demo, you'll be able to transfer your save progress to the main game once you decide to purchase!
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Age of Calamity Tips and Tricks
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