Guide Version History
This section details the ongoing development and updates to this comprehensive guide for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. We strive to provide the most accurate and helpful information possible, and these updates reflect our commitment to that goal. Always check back for the latest version to ensure you have the most current strategies and item locations!
Version 1.00 - Initial Release (November 20, 2020)
- Core Content: The foundational guide covering the main story chapters from "The Battle of Hyrule Field" (Chapter 1) through "Urbosa, the Gerudo Chief" (Chapter 2).
- Character Overviews: Initial strategies and recommended weapon types for Link, Zelda, Impa, and the four Champions (Mipha, Daruk, Revali, Urbosa) as they become available in the story.
- Mission Walkthroughs: Detailed step-by-step instructions for completing all main story missions up to the end of Chapter 2, including:
- Chapter 1: "The Battle of Hyrule Field" and "Road to the Ancient Lab".
- Chapter 2: "Mipha, the Zora Princess", "Daruk, the Goron Hero", "Revali, the Rito Warrior", and "Urbosa, the Gerudo Chief".
- Collectible Tracking: Basic information on Korok Seeds and hidden chests within the covered missions. Specific locations are noted within the mission walkthroughs.
- Weapon Fusion Basics: An introductory section explaining the mechanics of weapon fusion and seal inheritance.
Version 1.01 - Minor Corrections & Clarifications (November 25, 2020)
- Typo Fixes: Corrected several grammatical errors and typos throughout the "Introduction" and "Contact Info" sections.
- Strategy Refinements: Added minor tactical adjustments for the "Road to the Ancient Lab" mission, specifically regarding the optimal use of Remote Bombs against Guardian Scouts.
- Item Location Updates: Clarified the acquisition method for the Ancient Parts needed in the Ancient Lab, emphasizing that they are dropped by defeated Guardian enemies.
Version 1.10 - Chapter 3 & Early Side Quests (December 10, 2020)
- New Chapter Content: Full walkthroughs for all missions in Chapter 3, including "The Yiga Clan Attacks!" and "When Courage Fails".
- Character Additions: Detailed strategies for newly unlocked characters, including their unique actions and recommended combos.
- Side Quest Integration: Initial coverage of early-game side quests and challenges that become available after completing Chapter 2. This includes recommendations on which quests to prioritize for early weapon upgrades and character leveling.
- Material Farming: Added a new sub-section under "General Strategies" detailing efficient farming routes for common materials like Hyrule Herbs and Hylian Shrooms, crucial for completing early quests.
Version 1.15 - Weapon & Seal Deep Dive (December 20, 2020)
- Advanced Weapon Fusion: Expanded the "Weapon Fusion" section to include advanced strategies for optimizing weapon seals, including the benefits of matching seals and the process of transferring seals between weapons.
- Recommended Seals: Provided a list of highly recommended seals for each character type (e.g., Attack Speed Up for Link, Special Attack Charge Rate for Zelda).
- Item Drop Rates: Incorporated community-sourced data on rare material drop rates from specific enemies and missions, such as Giant Ancient Cores from Guardians.