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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s final boss, Calamity Ganon, is tough, but so is getting through Hyrule Castle. Though you could head directly there as soon as you leave the, it’s not exactly practical. There are many things you should do before facing Calamity Ganon. None of them are required, but they’ll make your journey much easier, have an effect on the final boss battle, make defeating enemies quick and give you the best ending.In this guide, we’ll teach you how to prepare for Hyrule Castle, how to get through it — and how to defeat Calamity Ganon.Table of contentsThere are several ways to approach Hyrule Castle. Our walkthrough takes you on a path that offers the least resistance and backtracking. As a bonus, it also allows you to enter and exit Hyrule Castle easily.

Here’s an overview of our guide, so that you know what to expect.Preparing for Hyrule Castle and Calamity Ganon. These are the things you should do before you begin your journey. Some general tips about how to behave within the castle. It’s confusing.

Like, really confusing. We’ve created maps to help you get your bearings.Hyrule Castle walkthrough. From the north shore, you’ll travel through the Docks to find Saas Ko'sah shrine. This will be your base of operations. And it’s the easiest way to get into Hyrule Castle without fighting tough enemies because the shrine gives you a fast travel point.

In the Library, you’ll find a hidden corridor with treasure and a weapon, as well as the King’s Study and a couple of books to help you complete Breath of the Wild’s. In Princess Zelda’s Room, you’ll find treasure and a Korok seed. If you haven’t gotten it already, it’s also a short climb to a in Princess Zelda’s Study. A bunch of food and a cooking pot. Weapons and two Korok seeds.

An optional fight, but one that’s easier than you might think. Take a stroll around the outskirts of Hyrule Castle for treasure, more treasure and a shortcut back to the Library. Another optional fight, but one that’s also easier than you might think. Tough enemies, great rewards. A treasure-filled mine cart ride around Hyrule Castle and some free health.

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This will get you treasure, a Korok seed and quick access to the courtyard with the two Gatehouses and the Observation Room. Tough enemies and great rewards await you. The final battle.Preparing for Hyrule CastleIn this section, we’ll tell you about a handful of things you should do before making your final journey into Hyrule Castle.Defeat the Divine BeastsHere’s why Divine Beasts matter: You’ll get the special powers that each Divine Beast offers, which will be helpful in and outside of the castle. More importantly, for every Divine Beast you defeat, you’ll also chip away at an eighth of Calamity Ganon’s health. Defeat all four Divine Beasts, and Calamity Ganon will begin the battle with half of his health bar drained. Worse: If you don’t defeat a Divine Beast, you’ll need to defeat its associated boss before fighting Calamity Ganon.There are four Divine Beasts, begging to be defeated.

We have guides for every one of them:.Complete the Captured Memories main questYou should complete the — the one re re you need to find the picture locations throughout Hyrule. We even have a guide that will show you. Doing so will get you the best ending.Upgrade your armorare located throughout Hyrule, and will show you where they are and what you need to unlock them. Before fighting Calamity Ganon, upgrade your armor of choice to the max.Get the Master SwordThere’s nowhere in Hyrule where the Master Sword is more effective than Hyrule Castle.

You’ll get a damage bonus, making the Master Sword twice as powerful as it is in other areas. If you don’t have it yet, check out.Buy ancient arrowsHyrule Castle is filled with Guardians, who are among the most deadly enemies in Breath of the Wild. Travel to Akkala Ancient Tech lab, and purchase as many ancient arrows as you can afford.Yes, you can absolutely block Guardians’ attacks or whack away at them with other weapons.

In fact, sometimes that’s your best option. But because Guardians of all sizes patrol Hyrule Castle and target you from great distances, exploration is often difficult. Your best bet is to kill every Guardian you come across. Shoot a Guardian’s eye with an ancient arrow, and it’s a one-shot kill. Ancient arrows are worth the investment.Complete shrines for healthThere are, and by no means do you need to complete them all before fighting Calamity Ganon.

We did, though. Check out to find them all and maximize your hearts before the final battle.Cook the best meals and elixirs in Breath of the WildThe path through Hyrule Castle is fraught with danger, and its evil overlord packs a heck of a punch, so you should have plenty of heart-restoring and stat-boosting meals and elixirs in your inventory. Check out our guide to learn. Also, remember.Hyrule Castle maps.Hyrule Castle isn’t linear. You can wind you way through its serpentine paths in any way you like. This makes exploring the castle somewhat confusing.

That's why we created maps to show you where everything is. Use these to get your bearings.We’ve come up with a way to get through that minimizes backtracking and maximizes treasure collection, but the maps will still help.You'll notice that there are two maps: one for the exterior and one for the interior. The exterior map shows you where each door into Hyrule Castle takes you. (The doors are all pink on the map.) The interior map shows you where the rooms are.Things to do in Hyrule CastleWe can’t be absolutely sure, but it certainly feels like there are more items hidden in crates and pots and wooden barrels than anywhere else in Hyrule.

Don’t pass up anything. Pick it up, throw it against the wall or use remote bombs to break everything. You’re likely to get arrows and health-restoring items.Also, before you begin, get the. It’s in the depths of Hyrule Castle, away from your ultimately destination. Will show you how get the most powerful shield in Breath of the Wild — and one that can deflect Guardian laser beams.North shore to Docks to Saas Ko'sah shrineOur journey into Hyrule Castle begins on the north shore of Hyrule Castle Moat. (Browse for the precise location.). A note on Hyrule Town Ruins, south of Hyrule CastleWhy not start your trip through Hyrule Castle from the front (or the south, if you prefer)?

It's a fair question, and we have a few answers.The field to the south of Hyrule Castle isn't part of the castle or this walkthrough, but there are areas to explore, treasure to pillage and Guardians to kill there. If you're low on parts for ancient arrows, consider making the rounds.Going in from the back (or the north) means you get a way to warp into Hyrule Castle after you find Saas Ko'sah shrine. If you ever want to leave and come back, this is the easiest way. Second, it allows you to skip all of the Guardians you’d otherwise fight on your way into the castle. It's better to save you ancient arrows for the castle.Ultimately, it doesn't matter which way you approach it. Just like the rest of Breath of the Wild, it's up to you.

But we think this way works best.Finding Saas Ko'sah shrine is tough. It’s in Hyrule Castle’s Docks. The quickest path there is to head northwest of Hyrule Castle, and look for well, something like a large cave heading into the rocks surrounding the castle. (Browse to see what you’re looking for.) The gallery above will show you the precise place to stand. From the position you can see above, you can paraglide over the moat and onto the path that takes you into the Docks.Your trouble is just beginning, though.

Between you and the shrine, there are several notably difficult Black Lizalfos monsters. Then again, there’s also a Flameblade you can pick up on your way in.Saas Ko'sah shrine is also hidden. To get in, you’ll need to climb the staircase and ignite the giant urn thing. (A swing of the Flameblade will do the trick.) Doing so will cause Saas Ko'sah shrine to rise from its grave?Inside, you’ll find A Major Test of Strength, which you can see in the video below. On defeating your enemies firstThis is a theme throughout this guide: The first time you enter a new area, the best thing to do is kill everything you see. Hyrule castle is full of treasure, and it’s a lot easier to find it all if you don’t have to worry about being killed.In fact, if you follow our walkthrough, you’ll eventually have free reign over the entire castle.

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That means you can continue to explore and even return to things (like Korok seed challenges) that you may have skipped over on your way to Calamity Ganon.Library: Old recipe books for the Royal Recipe side questInside the Library, you can find two recipe books, which allow you to complete Breath of the Wild’s. You can read our full walkthrough for the details.

In short, though, one is on a table in the middle of the first floor, and one is on a book stand on the upper level where you have to use magnesis to create a path to its far side.Library: Hidden corridorsUse magnesis to scan the walls of the Library’s first floor and move bookshelves to reveal a hidden passageway. Behind one bookcase, you’ll find a corridor with a Stone Smasher, a stone to smash for gems and a treasure chest with a silver rupee (worth 100 rupees).Behind a bookcase underneath staircases, you’ll find the King’s Study, where you can get a Royal Guard’s Shield, a treasure chest with a gold rupee (worth 300 rupees) and read King Rhoam’s Journal.Speaking of staircases, you can also find a treasure chest on top of one, with a silver rupee (worth 100 rupees).From the Library to Princess Zelda’s RoomThere are two ways to exit the Library — one on either side of the room. Take the path up the staircases that leads outside.Veer right when you get outside.