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This guide will explain Hero Mode in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Learn how to unlock Hero Mode, the differences in Hero Mode, tips for completing Hero Mode, and the reward for beating Hero Mode.
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Hero Mode is an additional game mode unlocked after completing the game. This mode serves as the game's Hard Mode which makes the early game content even more challenging!
Stronger Enemies
Hearts and Heart Flowers Do Not Appear
All Bugs and Treasures Are Carried Over
Stamina and Oxygen Gauges Deplete Faster
No Charging Required for Skyward Strike
Face All Bosses in the Boss Rush
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All enemies and bosses in Hero Mode deal double damage. This makes one-on-one fights with enemies difficult as most of them require precise sword strikes to defeat them.
In addition, environmental damages such as falling from great height deals double damage so be sure to use the Sailcloth before landing on the ground!
Another feature exclusive to Hero Mode is the removal of hearts and heart flowers. To restore your hearts, you need to use a Heart Potion, Revitalizing Potion, or sit on a chair.
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Alternatively, you can equip a Heart Medal for the hearts and heart flowers to reappear in Hero Mode.
All the bugs and treasures that you have collected from your previous save file will be carried over when starting Hero Mode.
With this in mind, we recommend farming for these first before starting this mode.
Using up stamina and swimming underwater depletes the Stamina and Oxygen Gauges faster in Hero Mode.
Be sure to stock up some potions such as the Stamina Potions and Air Potions to restore these gauges!
Potion Recipes List and How to Use
Once you have acquired the Goddess Sword, you can perform the Skyward Strike without waiting for it to charge. This is useful when you do not want to face enemies in close quarters combat or use arrows.
In normal gameplay, you need to defeat eleven bosses in succession to complete this minigame's challenge.
In Hero Mode, all bosses are available as soon as the minigame is unlocked. This includes the final battle with Ghirahim, the Bokoblin horde, and Demise.
Hero Mode can only be unlocked after completing the game for the first time. On the Quest Logs screen, select Hero Mode to start a new game in this mode.
Before you start adventuring, be sure to stock up on healing items such as Heart Potions and Revitalizing Potions. The enemies in Hero Mode deal double damage so you having these items may come in handy.
Potion Recipes List and How to Use
In Hero Mode, you only have a few ways to restore health. If you do not want to use your healing items, find a chair and sit on it to restore your health.
Equipping a Heart Medal spawns hearts and heart flowers that are normally not present when playing in Hero Mode.
Note that the Heart Medal's effect can stack, which increases the likelihood of finding hearts in an area.
The Skyward Strike is always at full power and is around the same level as the Master Sword. This makes the maneuver powerful even if you still have the Goddess Sword.
Take advantage of the fully powered Skyward Strike as this allows you to defeat tough enemies in the early game.
Once you beat the game in Hero Mode, the post-credits screen will offer you to create a save file from just before the final boss battle.
When you do, you'll receive a shiny Triforce symbol on your save file as proof you've achieved this undertaking! Congratulations!
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