Master the Basics: 8 Beginner’s Tips for Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Essential Gameplay Tips for Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom could be described as Link’s Awakening by way of Tears of the Kingdom, bringing a suite of creative abilities to a cutesy map. As ever, Hyrule remains full of difficult puzzles and tough bosses, so you’ll really need to rub those brain cells together to surmount its greatest challenges.

Here are some beginner’s tips we wish we knew before diving into Echoes of Wisdom:

• You will never be too good for a staircase made of beds. Making a staircase out of beds is one of the earliest skills you'll master in the tutorial levels, Hyrule Castle Underground and Suthorn Ruins. This technique remains reliable throughout the game.
• Speaking of beds… beds heal you for free! Bed echoes—like the Old Bed or later, the Soft Bed—let you take a nap anywhere and recover hearts for free. Just avoid doing it near enemies, or they will destroy your bed.
• Make yourself some smoothies. Smoothies restore health instantly, great for boss fights. They're not just for health; they also have extra effects depending on the ingredients.
• Peculiar rock or bush? Move it for a Might Crystal! Exploring Hyrule can lead you to hidden rewards, so keep an eye out.
• Your solution is likely around you. Check your inventory for the tools you've just received and apply them to your puzzles.
• Your own echoes can’t hurt you. Summon those bokoblins and bombfish without worry, except for flames created from your echoes.
• Pick your favorites. Old, reliable echoes are effective. Focus on the ones that work best for you.
• Accessories matter (sometimes). Choose the right accessory for the challenges in different regions, like Goron’s Climbing Band or Gerudo Sandals.

With these tips, you are ready to embark on your quest to save Hyrule! For further help on your journey, consult our full Echoes of Wisdom story walkthrough or peruse our Echoes of Wisdom interactive map.