The Champions' Ballad (DLC 2) Walkthrough
The Champions' Ballad is the second major DLC expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, adding a wealth of new content, including new story quests, shrines, challenges, and the Master Cycle Zero. This DLC delves deeper into the stories of the four Champions and Link's connection to them, offering a nostalgic and challenging experience.
To begin The Champions' Ballad, you must have completed the main questline involving the four Divine Beasts. Upon doing so, a new quest will appear at the Shrine of Resurrection, initiating the DLC's narrative. This will lead you on a journey to revisit the Divine Beasts and undertake new trials related to each Champion, culminating in a final challenge that tests your mastery of all the Champion abilities.
Key Features of The Champions' Ballad:
- New Story Content: Explore new cutscenes and dialogue that expand on the lore of the Champions and their past.
- New Shrines: Discover 16 new shrines scattered across Hyrule, each with unique puzzles and combat challenges.
- One-Hit Obliterator Trial: A challenging segment where Link starts with only one heart and must rely on stealth and precise combat to survive.
- EX Champion Quests: Four new questlines dedicated to each Champion (Mipha, Daruk, Revali, Urbosa), featuring new shrines and boss rematches.
- Master Cycle Zero: A powerful, summonable motorcycle that sificantly enhances Hyrule's traversal capabilities.
The One-Hit Obliterator Trial:
A sificant portion of The Champions' Ballad involves the One-Hit Obliterator Trial. In this segment, Link is equipped with the One-Hit Obliterator, a weapon that instantly defeats any enemy it strikes, but Link himself can only survive one hit. This forces a stealth-focused approach, requiring careful planning and execution to navigate through dangerous areas without taking damage.
EX Champion Quests:
The DLC is structured around four new questlines, one for each Champion. These quests involve revisiting the areas associated with the Divine Beasts, completing new shrines, and facing enhanced versions of the Blight Ganons. Successfully completing each Champion's questline will grant you a new memory and a fully powered-up Champion weapon.
Final Challenge:
The culmination of The Champions' Ballad is a final trial at the Shrine of Resurrection, where Link must face Monk Maz Koshia. This battle tests your mastery of all the Champion abilities and your overall combat proficiency. Victory here unlocks the Master Cycle Zero, providing an exciting new way to explore Hyrule.