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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

All Abilities and How to Unlock

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Zelda TOTK - All Abilities and How to Unlock
A list of all Abilities in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to see all types of abilities you can use and how to unlock them.

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All Abilities and How to Unlock

All Zonai Arm Abilities

Ability How to Unlock
Zelda TotK - Ultrahand IconUltrahand Enter Ukouh Shrine for the first time.
Zelda TotK - Fuse IconFuse Enter In-isa Shrine for the first time.
Zelda TotK - Ascend IconAscend Enter Gutanbac Shrine for the first time.
Zelda TotK - Recall IconRecall Complete 3 shrines at the Great Sky Island and return to the Temple of Time.
Zelda TotK Zelda AutobuildAutobuild Activate the Steward Construct at the Great Abandoned Central Mine or unlock it as part of the A Mystery in the Depths main quest.

Zonai Arm Abilities refer to Link's five new abilities that replace the Sheikah Runes from Breath of the Wild. These abilities allow him to traverse Hyrule easier, solve puzzles, and use clever fused weapons to defeat enemies.

List of Zonai Arm Abilities

All Purah Pad Abilities

Ability How to Unlock
Zelda TotK - AmiiboAmiibo Complete Ukouh Shrine and Activate in the Menu.
Zelda TotK - MapMap Talk to the Steward Construct during Find Princess Zelda main quest.
Zelda TotK - CameraCamera Complete Camera Work in the Depths Main Quest.
Zelda TotK - SensorSensor Complete the Hateno Village Research Lab side adventure.
Zelda TotK - Sensor +Sensor + Complete Presenting: Sensor + side adventure.
Zelda TOTK - HeroHero's Path Mode Complete Presenting: Hero's Path Mode side adventure.

Purah Pad Abilities are features within the Purah Pad that help you navigate Hyrule easier, detect shrines and selected materials, view your journey from the beginning of the game.

List of Purah Pad Abilities

All Sage's Abilities

Ability How to Unlock
Vow of Tulin, Sage of Wind IconVow of Tulin Complete Tulin of Rito Village Main Quest
Vow of Riju, Sage of Lightning Icon Vow of Riju Complete Riju of Gerudo Town Main Quest
Vow of Yunobo, Sage of Fire IconVow of Yunobo Complete Yunobo of Goron City Main Quest
Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water Icon Vow of Sidon Complete Sidon of the Zora Main Quest
Vow of Mineru, Sage of Spirit Icon Vow of Mineru Complete Guidance from Ages Past Main Quest

Sage's Abilities give Link extra powers that help in exploration and combat. They function similarly to the Champion's Divine Gifts from Breath of the Wild.

These abilities can be upgraded to increase their attack power when you offer a Sage's Will at a Goddess Statue.

List of Sage's Abilities

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

TOTK - Main Links Partial Banner The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Walkthrough Top Page

Main Links
Zelda NotesZelda Notes TOTK - Main QuestsMain Quests
TOTK Tips and Tricks Partial.png Tips and Tricks TOTK - Side Adventures Partial BannerSide Adventures
TOTK - Side Quests Partial BannerSide Quests Tears of the Kingdom - Map of HyrulMaps
TOTK - Towers Partial Banner ImageTowers Zelda TOTK - Shrines PartialShrines
Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Temple and DungeonsTemples and Dungeons All Caves Partial Banner.pngCaves
TOTK - List of All WellsWells Tears of the Kingdom TOTK - Stables PartialStables
TOTK - Armor Armor TOTK - Weapons and EquipmentWeapons and Equipment
TOTK - ItemsItems TOTK - Cooking GuideCooking
TOTK - Bosses and MinibossesBosses TOTK - All EnemiesEnemies
Zelda TOTK - AbilitiesAbilities Zelda TotK - Schematics Partial Schematics
TOTK - CharactersCharacters TOTK - NewsNews
TOTK - Message BoardsMessage Boards

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