Story Quests
The main Story Quests of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide Link through the epic narrative of Hyrule's downfall and his quest to defeat Calamity Ganon. These quests are essential for progressing through the game, unlocking new areas, and understanding the overarching plot. From awakening on the Great Plateau to confronting the ultimate evil, each step is crucial.
Embarking on the main story will lead you across the vast expanse of Hyrule, introducing you to its diverse regions, inhabitants, and the lingering Calamity that plagues the land. These quests are desed to be challenging yet rewarding, pushing Link to grow stronger and uncover the secrets of the past.
The Main Questline Walkthrough
The story unfolds in a series of interconnected quests:
- The Beginning: Link awakens in the Shrine of Resurrection with no memory. He must learn the basics of survival on the Great Plateau.
- Follow the Sheikah Slate: After leaving the Great Plateau, Link receives guidance from the Old Man and learns to use the Sheikah Slate's runes.
- The Isolated Plateau: This quest often involves activating towers and exploring the initial areas of Hyrule.
- Seek Out Impa: Travel to Kakariko Village to meet Impa, who reveals the history of the Calamity and the Champions.
- Locked Mementos: Impa tasks Link with recovering his lost memories, scattered across Hyrule. This involves finding specific locations and interacting with the Sheikah Slate.
- Free the Divine Beasts: This is a major arc where Link must liberate the four Divine Beasts (Vah Ruta, Vah Medoh, Vah Rudania, Vah Naboris) from Calamity Ganon's control. Each Divine Beast questline involves traveling to a specific region, interacting with the descendants of the Champions, and completing a dungeon-like trial.
- Reach Zora's Domain: The first step in freeing Vah Ruta, involving navigating the Zora's territory and speaking with King Dorephan.
- Divine Beast Vah Ruta: The quest to free the Zora Divine Beast, involving puzzles and a boss fight against Waterblight Ganon.
- Divine Beast Vah Medoh: The quest to free the Rito Divine Beast, involving aerial challenges and a fight against Windblight Ganon.
- Divine Beast Vah Rudania: The quest to free the Goron Divine Beast, involving navigating Death Mountain and a fight against Fireblight Ganon.
- Forbidden City Entry: Required to access Gerudo Town and begin the quest for Vah Naboris.
- Divine Beast Vah Naboris: The quest to free the Gerudo Divine Beast, involving navigating the desert and a fight against Thunderblight Ganon.
- The Hero's Sword: This quest guides you towards obtaining the Master Sword, a crucial weapon for defeating Ganon.
- Destroy Ganon: The final quest, leading Link to Hyrule Castle to confront Calamity Ganon and save Hyrule.
Key Elements of Story Quests
- Exploration: Each quest encourages exploration of different regions, revealing new landscapes, towns, and secrets.
- Character Interaction: You'll meet a cast of memorable characters, including the descendants of the Champions, who provide guidance and assistance.
- Dungeon-like Trials: The Divine Beasts function as intricate dungeons with unique puzzles and boss battles.
- Lore and Backstory: The story quests are rich with lore, revealing the history of Hyrule, the Calamity, and the Champions' past.
Completing these story quests is essential for unlocking the full potential of Hyrule and ultimately facing Calamity Ganon. They provide the framework for Link's epic journey of recovery and redemption.