How to Free the Divine Beasts in Breath of the Wild
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To free the Divine Beasts in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll need to complete a series of quests and battles, starting with talking to Impa in Kakariko Village as part of the main quest, which will assign you the Free the Divine Beasts quest, allowing you to tackle the Divine Beasts in any order you wish. The Divine Beasts are four ancient machines that were corrupted by Calamity Ganon and must be freed by Link to aid in the battle against Ganon and save Hyrule.
Understanding the Divine Beasts
The Divine Beasts are a crucial part of the game’s main story, and freeing them will grant you access to new abilities, heart containers, and a powerful ally in the final battle against Calamity Ganon. Each Divine Beast has its unique characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses, and must be approached differently to free them from Ganon’s control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Do you have to free all Divine Beasts?
Completing the quest to free the Divine Beasts is completely optional, but doing so will reward you with a secret ending after defeating Calamity Ganon and grant you access to powerful abilities and upgrades.
Q2: Which Divine Beast is easiest to free?
Vah Medoh is generally considered the easiest Divine Beast to free, and the Champion Ability you get after finishing Vah Medoh is easily the most useful in the game.
Q3: What is the hardest Divine Beast to free?
Vah Naboris is the most difficult Divine Beast to free, located in southwestern Hyrule and piloted by the Gerudo Champion, Urbosa.
Q4: What happens when you free all the Divine Beasts?
After Link has calmed all four Divine Beasts, he will hear the voice of Princess Zelda, stating that he has not only reclaimed the Divine Beasts but also freed the spirits of the Champions.
Q5: What happens if you go to Ganon without Divine Beasts?
If you attempt to fight Ganon without conquering any Divine Beast, you will have to fight through each Blight Ganon before fighting Calamity Ganon.
Q6: What is the most annoying Divine Beast?
Vah Rudania is often considered the most annoying Divine Beast, with its unique mechanics and challenging battles.
Q7: Is there a 5th Divine Beast?
According to some theories, the Moon could be considered a fifth Divine Beast, built by the ancient Sheikah people as a third layer of protection against Ganon.
Q8: What is the hardest boss in Breath of the Wild?
Calamity Ganon is often considered the hardest boss in the game, with flexible difficulty and challenging battles.
Q9: What is the easiest Ganon Blight?
Windblight Ganon is the easiest Blight to defeat, and can be reliably stunned with three Arrow shots to the eye.
Q10: Is Fireblight Ganon easy?
Fireblight Ganon can be a challenging boss for some players, with slower but powerful attacks that can be devastating if not dodged.
Q11: Which Divine Beast should I fight first?
Vah Ruta is recommended as the first Divine Beast to fight, being the closest to the starting point and providing a valuable power upgrade.
Q12: Can you skip the Divine Beasts?
Yes, you can skip the Divine Beasts and fight Calamity Ganon directly, but you will miss out on powerful upgrades and abilities.
Q13: Which Divine Beast is the elephant?
Vah Ruta is the elephant-like Divine Beast of Zora’s Domain, corrupted by Calamity Ganon and in need of Link’s help to free it.
Q14: Who controls the Divine Beasts?
The Divine Beasts were designed to aid the chosen hero, but were corrupted by Calamity Ganon, who took control of them using the Blight Ganons.
Q15: Is Link’s motorcycle a Divine Beast?
The Master Cycle Zero, introduced in the DLC, is referred to as a fifth Divine Beast, a Sheikah tech-infused motorcycle designed for Link to use in battle.