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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guide Hub

Find the best Breath of the Wild guides in one hub, including shrine routes, Divine Beast walkthroughs, Korok cleanup, armor, bosses, cooking and 100% completion planning.

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Game Overview

Quick facts and playtime estimates for players deciding where to start and how much completion work they want to take on.

PlatformNintendo SwitchOpen-air Zelda adventure on Switch

ReleaseMarch 3, 2017Published by Nintendo

GenreOpen-World AdventureExploration, shrines, quests and survival systems

ModeSingle-playerSolo adventure across Hyrule

Average Playtime45-60 hrsMain story route

Story + Extras90-120 hrsUseful side content and optional objectives

Completionist180+ hrsFull cleanup route

Start Here

Pick the route that matches how you want to play.

01New Player Route

Start with the Great Plateau, early towers, stamina/heart planning and safe shrine routing.

02Main Quest Route

Follow the recommended Divine Beast order and story milestones without over-clearing too early.

03Shrine & Korok Cleanup

Use planned shrine and Korok guides when you are ready to clean regions systematically.

04100% Completion

Finish armor, side quests, memories, bosses and late-game map cleanup.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guide Coverage

This hub is structured around the major ways players get stuck or start cleanup: shrines, Divine Beasts, Koroks, armor, bosses and late-game completion.

PlannedShrine Guides

Region-by-region shrine locations, puzzle solutions and useful nearby warp points.

PlannedDivine Beast Walkthroughs

Vah Ruta, Vah Medoh, Vah Rudania and Vah Naboris routes, terminals and boss fights.

PlannedKorok Seed Cleanup

Map-friendly Korok routes for players working toward bigger inventory upgrades.

PlannedArmor & Upgrades

Armor set locations, upgrade materials, fairy fountains and when each set helps.

PlannedBoss Guides

Blights, Lynels, Hinox, Talus and Calamity Ganon strategy notes.

PlannedCooking & Survival

Best recipes, elixirs, weather prep and early-game resource habits.

Recommended Completion Route

A practical order for moving from first clear to full cleanup.

Clear the Great Plateau first. Unlock the paraglider, learn runes and mark useful shrine/tower routes.
Open towers before heavy cleanup. A visible map makes shrines, stables, memories and Korok routes much easier to plan.
Handle Divine Beasts in a comfortable order. Vah Ruta is usually the friendliest early route, while Naboris can wait until you are stronger.
Return for shrines, armor and side quests. Cleanup is faster once you have better stamina, armor upgrades and more warp points.
Save Korok and 100% cleanup for last. Full map completion is a long project, so tackle it region by region.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild FAQ

What should I do first in Breath of the Wild?

Finish the Great Plateau, unlock the paraglider, then focus on towers, shrines and a few useful armor or inventory upgrades before chasing every side objective.

Which Divine Beast should I do first?

Vah Ruta is often the best first Divine Beast because the route teaches combat and exploration clearly and the reward is very helpful for newer players.

Should I collect every Korok Seed?

Only completionists need every Korok Seed. Most players should collect enough to expand inventory, then save full Korok cleanup for a dedicated endgame route.

How many shrines are in Breath of the Wild?

The base game has 120 shrines, with additional shrine content available through DLC.

Is armor upgrading important?

Yes. Upgraded armor makes tough areas, bosses and weather routes much easier.

What should I do before fighting Calamity Ganon?

Bring upgraded armor, strong weapons, cooked meals, a good bow supply and as many Divine Beast completions as you want for an easier final fight.