{"id":335516,"date":"2025-07-12T01:36:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T01:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=335516"},"modified":"2025-07-12T01:36:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T01:36:02","slug":"do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/","title":{"rendered":"Do DLC shrines add to the shrine count?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#Unlocking_Hyrules_Secrets_A_Deep_Dive_into_DLC_Shrines_and_Shrine_Counts\" title=\"Unlocking Hyrule&#8217;s Secrets: A Deep Dive into DLC Shrines and Shrine Counts\">Unlocking Hyrule&#8217;s Secrets: A Deep Dive into DLC Shrines and Shrine Counts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#Breath_of_the_Wild_Expanding_the_Shrine_Network\" title=\"Breath of the Wild: Expanding the Shrine Network\">Breath of the Wild: Expanding the Shrine Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#Tears_of_the_Kingdom_A_New_Era_New_Shrines\" title=\"Tears of the Kingdom: A New Era, New Shrines\">Tears of the Kingdom: A New Era, New Shrines<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#The_Importance_of_Shrine_Completion\" title=\"The Importance of Shrine Completion\">The Importance of Shrine Completion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#FAQs_Shrine_Counts_and_DLC_Deep_Dive\" title=\"FAQs: Shrine Counts and DLC Deep Dive\">FAQs: Shrine Counts and DLC Deep Dive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#1_Does_completing_all_shrines_unlock_anything_significant\" title=\"1. Does completing all shrines unlock anything significant?\">1. Does completing all shrines unlock anything significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#2_How_do_I_access_the_DLC_shrines_in_Breath_of_the_Wild\" title=\"2. How do I access the DLC shrines in Breath of the Wild?\">2. How do I access the DLC shrines in Breath of the Wild?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#3_Are_the_DLC_shrines_harder_than_the_base-game_shrines\" title=\"3. Are the DLC shrines harder than the base-game shrines?\">3. Are the DLC shrines harder than the base-game shrines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#4_Do_the_DLC_shrines_count_towards_100_completion\" title=\"4. Do the DLC shrines count towards 100% completion?\">4. Do the DLC shrines count towards 100% completion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#5_How_many_hearts_do_I_need_to_collect_everything_in_the_game\" title=\"5. How many hearts do I need to collect everything in the game?\">5. How many hearts do I need to collect everything in the game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#6_Can_I_max_out_both_hearts_and_stamina_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\" title=\"6. Can I max out both hearts and stamina in Tears of the Kingdom?\">6. Can I max out both hearts and stamina in Tears of the Kingdom?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#7_How_do_I_know_if_Ive_completed_a_shrine_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\" title=\"7. How do I know if I&#8217;ve completed a shrine in Tears of the Kingdom?\">7. How do I know if I&#8217;ve completed a shrine in Tears of the Kingdom?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#8_Are_there_any_shrines_in_the_Depths_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\" title=\"8. Are there any shrines in the Depths in Tears of the Kingdom?\">8. Are there any shrines in the Depths in Tears of the Kingdom?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#9_Whats_the_reward_for_collecting_all_Sages_Wills_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\" title=\"9. What&#8217;s the reward for collecting all Sage&#8217;s Wills in Tears of the Kingdom?\">9. What&#8217;s the reward for collecting all Sage&#8217;s Wills in Tears of the Kingdom?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#10_Are_shrine_quests_worth_doing\" title=\"10. Are shrine quests worth doing?\">10. Are shrine quests worth doing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#11_Does_DLC_add_to_the_story_in_Breath_of_the_Wild\" title=\"11. Does DLC add to the story in Breath of the Wild?\">11. Does DLC add to the story in Breath of the Wild?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#12_How_do_I_trigger_the_DLC_shrines_to_appear_in_Breath_of_the_Wild\" title=\"12. How do I trigger the DLC shrines to appear in Breath of the Wild?\">12. How do I trigger the DLC shrines to appear in Breath of the Wild?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#13_Is_the_Korok_Mask_part_of_the_DLC\" title=\"13. Is the Korok Mask part of the DLC?\">13. Is the Korok Mask part of the DLC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#14_Are_the_120_shrines_in_Breath_of_the_Wild_enough_to_get_full_hearts_and_stamina\" title=\"14. Are the 120 shrines in Breath of the Wild enough to get full hearts and stamina?\">14. Are the 120 shrines in Breath of the Wild enough to get full hearts and stamina?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#15_Are_there_resources_online_to_learn_more_about_the_educational_aspects_of_video_games\" title=\"15. Are there resources online to learn more about the educational aspects of video games?\">15. Are there resources online to learn more about the educational aspects of video games?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/#Embracing_the_Shrine_Challenge\" title=\"Embracing the Shrine Challenge\">Embracing the Shrine Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unlocking_Hyrules_Secrets_A_Deep_Dive_into_DLC_Shrines_and_Shrine_Counts\"><\/span>Unlocking Hyrule&#8217;s Secrets: A Deep Dive into DLC Shrines and Shrine Counts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, <strong>DLC shrines<\/strong> <em>do<\/em> add to the overall <strong>shrine count<\/strong> in both <em>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em> and <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>. However, the way they contribute and the rewards they offer differ slightly, making it essential to understand the nuances of each game&#8217;s DLC offerings. Let&#8217;s unlock the mystery behind Hyrule&#8217;s hidden shrines and their impact on your heroic journey!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breath_of_the_Wild_Expanding_the_Shrine_Network\"><\/span>Breath of the Wild: Expanding the Shrine Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> initially launched with <strong>120 shrines<\/strong>, each rewarding a <strong>Spirit Orb<\/strong>. These orbs are crucial for upgrading Link&#8217;s <strong>heart containers<\/strong> or <strong>stamina wheel<\/strong>. The <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> DLC, packaged in the Expansion Pass, introduces two key additions affecting the shrine count:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;The Master Trials&#8221; DLC<\/strong>: This adds the <strong>Trial of the Sword<\/strong> and several new armor pieces. While the Trial of the Sword is a significant challenge, it <em>doesn&#8217;t<\/em> directly add new shrines in the traditional sense. It&#8217;s more of a combat-focused gauntlet within existing shrine-like structures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;The Champions&#8217; Ballad&#8221; DLC<\/strong>: This DLC is where the shrine count truly expands. It introduces <strong>16 new shrines<\/strong> spread across Hyrule. These shrines are unlocked by following clues provided by Kass, the Rito musician. Importantly, while four of these shrines grant <strong>Spirit Orbs<\/strong>, the other twelve contribute to the completion of <strong>The Champions&#8217; Ballad<\/strong> questline, offering a different kind of reward and experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore, while <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> boasts 120 base-game shrines, the <strong>&#8220;Champions&#8217; Ballad&#8221; DLC adds 16 more<\/strong>, bringing the potential total to <strong>136 shrine locations<\/strong>. However, keep in mind that only 124 of these shrines provide Spirit Orbs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tears_of_the_Kingdom_A_New_Era_New_Shrines\"><\/span>Tears of the Kingdom: A New Era, New Shrines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>, while building on the shrine system, introduces its own complexities. The game features <strong>152 shrines<\/strong>, many of which are cleverly integrated into the game world, often involving environmental puzzles and unique mechanics. However, the presence and impact of DLC on shrine counts are still unknown, since no DLC has been released as of October 2024.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Shrine_Completion\"><\/span>The Importance of Shrine Completion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of the specific number, completing shrines is paramount to progressing in both games. Spirit Orbs gained in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> directly translate to increased health and stamina, essential for surviving Hyrule&#8217;s dangers. In <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>, completing all 152 shrines unlocks the <strong>Ancient Hero&#8217;s Aspect<\/strong>, a unique armor item that enhances Link&#8217;s abilities. The reward underscores the significance of exploration and problem-solving inherent in the shrine system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Shrine_Counts_and_DLC_Deep_Dive\"><\/span>FAQs: Shrine Counts and DLC Deep Dive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s address some frequently asked questions to clarify the details about DLC shrines and their impact:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_completing_all_shrines_unlock_anything_significant\"><\/span>1. Does completing all shrines unlock anything significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>, completing all <strong>120 base-game shrines<\/strong> rewards you with the <strong>Hero of the Wild set<\/strong>, obtained at the Forgotten Temple. In <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>, completing all <strong>152 shrines<\/strong> unlocks the <strong>Ancient Hero&#8217;s Aspect armor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_do_I_access_the_DLC_shrines_in_Breath_of_the_Wild\"><\/span>2. How do I access the DLC shrines in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The DLC shrines in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> are accessed by purchasing the <strong>Expansion Pass<\/strong>. Once purchased, you&#8217;ll need to progress through the main storyline to unlock the <strong>&#8220;Champions&#8217; Ballad&#8221;<\/strong> questline. Kass will then provide clues leading you to the new shrine locations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Are_the_DLC_shrines_harder_than_the_base-game_shrines\"><\/span>3. Are the DLC shrines harder than the base-game shrines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The difficulty of DLC shrines can vary. Some are relatively straightforward, while others present unique challenges and require creative problem-solving. The <strong>Trial of the Sword<\/strong> is notoriously difficult.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_the_DLC_shrines_count_towards_100_completion\"><\/span>4. Do the DLC shrines count towards 100% completion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What constitutes 100% completion is subjective. For some, it means completing all main quests, side quests, shrines, and collecting all Korok seeds. If that&#8217;s your goal, then yes, DLC shrines would count towards your personal definition of 100% completion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_many_hearts_do_I_need_to_collect_everything_in_the_game\"><\/span>5. How many hearts do I need to collect everything in the game?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need a minimum of <strong>13 hearts<\/strong> to pull the Master Sword. However, there aren&#8217;t enough shrines to max out both hearts and stamina. You&#8217;ll need to choose which stat to prioritize.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_max_out_both_hearts_and_stamina_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\"><\/span>6. Can I max out both hearts and stamina in <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, similar to <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>, <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em> does not allow you to maximize both hearts and stamina. Even with all temples, shrines, and quests, you&#8217;ll be a few upgrades short.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_do_I_know_if_Ive_completed_a_shrine_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\"><\/span>7. How do I know if I&#8217;ve completed a shrine in <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>fully blue shrine icon<\/strong> on your map indicates completion. A partially orange icon means you haven&#8217;t found the exit and Light of Blessing or that you haven&#8217;t collected all the chests.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Are_there_any_shrines_in_the_Depths_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\"><\/span>8. Are there any shrines in the Depths in <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, there are no shrines located in the Depths. Shrines are primarily found on the Surface and in the Sky Islands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Whats_the_reward_for_collecting_all_Sages_Wills_in_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\"><\/span>9. What&#8217;s the reward for collecting all Sage&#8217;s Wills in <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Collecting all <strong>20 Sage&#8217;s Wills<\/strong> allows you to upgrade each of the Sages that assist you, increasing their combat effectiveness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Are_shrine_quests_worth_doing\"><\/span>10. Are shrine quests worth doing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! Shrine quests often lead to unique and interesting challenges, rewarding you with a shrine completion and valuable items. Eventide Island in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> is a prime example.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Does_DLC_add_to_the_story_in_Breath_of_the_Wild\"><\/span>11. Does DLC add to the story in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, both DLC packs add to the story. <strong>&#8220;The Champions&#8217; Ballad&#8221;<\/strong> provides significant backstory and character development for the four Champions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_How_do_I_trigger_the_DLC_shrines_to_appear_in_Breath_of_the_Wild\"><\/span>12. How do I trigger the DLC shrines to appear in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The DLC shrines in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> are revealed by following Kass&#8217;s clues in the <strong>&#8220;Champions&#8217; Ballad&#8221;<\/strong> quest. He&#8217;ll direct you to monuments with pictures, which provide hints about the shrine locations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_the_Korok_Mask_part_of_the_DLC\"><\/span>13. Is the Korok Mask part of the DLC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Korok Mask<\/strong> is part of <strong>&#8220;The Master Trials&#8221; DLC<\/strong> in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>. It helps in finding hidden Korok locations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Are_the_120_shrines_in_Breath_of_the_Wild_enough_to_get_full_hearts_and_stamina\"><\/span>14. Are the 120 shrines in <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> enough to get full hearts and stamina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, completing the 120 shrines and the four Divine Beasts will leave you three upgrades short of maximizing either hearts or stamina.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Are_there_resources_online_to_learn_more_about_the_educational_aspects_of_video_games\"><\/span>15. Are there resources online to learn more about the educational aspects of video games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, organizations like the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> are dedicated to exploring the intersection of games and education. You can find valuable research and resources at their website, <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embracing_the_Shrine_Challenge\"><\/span>Embracing the Shrine Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re exploring the ancient shrines of <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> or uncovering the mysteries of <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>, the shrine system provides a compelling blend of puzzle-solving, exploration, and character progression. Understanding how DLC shrines contribute to the overall experience allows you to tailor your gameplay and maximize your rewards. So, grab your Sheikah Slate (or Purah Pad), venture forth, and conquer those shrines! The fate of Hyrule (and some cool rewards) depends on it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlocking Hyrule&#8217;s Secrets: A Deep Dive into DLC Shrines and Shrine Counts Yes, DLC shrines do add to the overall shrine count in both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. However, the way they contribute and the rewards they offer differ slightly, making it essential to understand the &#8230; <a title=\"Do DLC shrines add to the shrine count?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-dlc-shrines-add-to-the-shrine-count\/\" aria-label=\"More on Do DLC shrines add to the shrine count?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-335516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=335516"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335516\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=335516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=335516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=335516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}