The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Ex Champion Daruk's Song

Master EX Champion Daruk's Song in Breath of the Wild. Tackle new challenges near Divine Beast Vah Rudania, testing your resilience and fire combat.

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Ex Champion Daruk's Song

Ex Champion Daruk's Song is the third chapter of The Champions' Ballad DLC, focusing on the Goron Champion, Daruk. This questline delves into Daruk's personality, his loyalty, and his role in the past. It involves revisiting Divine Beast Vah Rudania and undertaking new challenges that test your resilience and mastery of fire-based combat.

This chapter celebrates Daruk's boisterous spirit and unwavering courage. You'll embark on a journey that explores his connection to the Gorons and confronts a formidable foe that embodies his fiery nature. Success requires using Daruk's unique abilities and understanding the harsh environment of Death Mountain.

Starting the Quest

To begin Ex Champion Daruk's Song, you must have completed the main questline of The Champions' Ballad and have freed Divine Beast Vah Rudania. After these prerequisites are met, a new objective will appear, guiding you to a specific location related to Daruk's past.

Key Challenges and Shrines

This DLC chapter features several new shrines and an Illusory Realm challenge:

  • Kami Omuna Shrine: This shrine often focuses on heat-based puzzles or challenges that require navigating extreme temperatures.
  • Sharo Lun Shrine: Expect challenges that test your strength and endurance, possibly involving heavy objects or timed endurance tests.
  • Rinu Honika Shrine: This shrine might involve navigating through lava or using fire-resistant mechanics to overcome puzzles.
  • Illusory Realm: Fireblight Ganon: This is the climactic battle of Daruk's chapter. You will face an illusion of Fireblight Ganon, but this time, you'll be equipped with Daruk's unique abilities, including his protective shield and the Goron's natural heat resistance. The fight emphasizes using these abilities to overcome the Blight's fiery attacks.

Daruk's Abilities and Strategies

During the Illusory Realm, you'll have access to Daruk's sature abilities:

  • Daruk's Protection: This powerful defensive ability automatically creates a shield that blocks incoming attacks. It has multiple charges and a cooldown period.
  • Heat Resistance: Daruk's inherent resistance to heat allows Link to traverse hot environments without needing specific armor or elixirs.
  • Heavy Weapon Combat: Daruk's preferred combat style involves heavy, powerful weapons.

When facing Fireblight Ganon in the Illusory Realm, remember to:

  • use Daruk's Protection: Use the shield to block devastating attacks, especially when Fireblight Ganon charges its powerful orb attack.
  • Exploit Openings: Fireblight Ganon has predictable attack patterns. Learn them to find opportunities for damage, especially after it performs its sweeping attacks.
  • Use the Environment: The arena might offer elements you can use to your advantage, such as explosive barrels or elevated positions.
  • Conserve Charges: While Daruk's Protection is potent, try to avoid taking unnecessary damage to save its use for critical moments.

Rewards

Upon successfully completing Ex Champion Daruk's Song, you will receive the Boulder Breaker, Daruk's sature weapon, which has immense power and durability. Additionally, you'll unlock a new Champion's ability for Link and gain further insight into the lore of Hyrule and the Champions.