With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom coming out in just a couple of weeks, there’s never been a better time to play (or replay) Breath of the Wild. And while there are those who prefer to mainline the story and finish the game quickly, there are benefits to taking your time to unravel all of the small details hiding in Hyrule.
That being said, you don’t need to spend all of your time searching for collectibles and secrets. Not without help at least. Whether you’re trying to nab every Korok seed or just discover some hidden areas, we have a handy Breath of the Wild Wiki guide to help you on your journey. Below are some of the most pertinent guide to finding everything in the game before you play Tears of the Kingdom. You can also take advantage of our interactive Breath of the Wild map that features every location in the game.
All Korok Seed Locations
There are a total of 900 Korok seeds in Zelda: Breath of the Wild for you to find. And while you certainly don’t need to find them all to complete the game, you do end up getting a special (and quite ridiculous) prize for doing so. You can watch the video above to find out what prize you get for collecting them all, or you can just find out yourself!
To help you gather every seed, we have a handy guide that details all of the Korok seed locations in Breath of the Wild. You can also drill down to each region and get help with any complicated Korok seed puzzles you may run into.
All Memory Locations
Recovering links memories in Breath of the Wild isn’t necessary to finish the game, but it’s a great way to explore Hyrule while also unraveling the secrets of Link’s past. In addition to the 12 memories you need to find to complete the Captured Memories quest, there are also 6 more memories you uncover as the main story progresses.
If you’re hoping to get the full story experience from the game, it’s worth uncovering all of the memories as you play. You can do so by using our guide to all memory locations in Breath of the Wild. You can also watch the video above to see all of the cutscenes without having to collect those memories.
All Side Quests
If you’re looking for more than just a walkthrough of the main story, then you’re going to want to complete some of the many side quests in Breath of the Wild. Each of these quests offer a reward as well additional depth to the surrounding characters and storyline. There’s even a side quest that allows you to have your own home!
To help you find every one of these lateral journeys in the game, you can check out our guide to every side quest in BotW. It includes locations, rewards, and walkthroughs that will make navigation easy.
All Shrine Locations
There are a total of 120 Shrines in the game, each with their own unique puzzle or challenge you’ll need to complete. And although you don’t need to complete all of the shrines to defeat Ganon, you do need to complete enough to be able to obtain the Master Sword.
To help you find every Shrine you might have missed, you can take a look at our comprehensive guide to all Shrine locations in Breath of the Wild. If you need help completing any of them, you can also check out our Shrine quest walkthroughs for assistance.
All Great Fairy Fountain Locations
There are a total of 4 Great Fairy Fountains across Hyrule, each of which will allow you to upgrade your armor for a price and certain materials. You’ll need quite a few Rupees to upgrade your armor all the way, but if you just need to find the fountains first, we’ve got you covered.
You can either check out the video above or dive into our guide to all Great Fairy Fountain locations in Breath of the Wild.
All Weapons and Armor Locations
The right armor and weapons in Breath of the Wild can make all of the difference. Some weapons may not last long, but if used correctly, they can help you power through some of the most difficult fights with ease. And some of the best armor in breath of the wild can even provide power-ups you may want.
To help you find the right gear for you, you can check out our comprehensive guides to armor and weapons in Breath of the Wild — including how to get the Master Sword and Green Tunic.
Find the Special Horses
One of the most exciting aspects of Breath of the Wild is that you can find and tame your own horses. Not only that, you can even mount some of the other wildlife and ride them around Hyrule if you’re daring enough — though you won’t be able to register them at the stables.
Although there are plenty of wild horses you can find, there are also some special ones out there you may want to collect. One of the best horses in the game is Epona, which requires the use of a special Link Amiibo. You can also find the majestic White Horse, which is a descendent of Princess Zelda’s horse from 100 years ago. If you’re looking for a bit more power, there’s also the Giant Horse — a descendent from Gananondorf’s horse.
Build a Town
One of the best sidequests in Breath of the Wild is one that lets you work with NPCs to build an entire town called Tarrey Town. This starts after you complete the Hylian Homeowner side quest and move on to the From the Ground Up quest.
Tarrey Town is an entirely optional part of Breath of the Wild, but going through with everything results in some nice benefits such as merchants that can provide rare armor.
Find All of the Easter Eggs and References
Considering the Legend of Zelda timeline is quite vast and there have been quite a few games in the series, it’s no surprise that there are quite a few references to the older games hidden throughout Hyrule. You’ll find everything from specific locations from other games to musical references from years ago.
If you want to discover all of these little things on your own, you can check out our guide to all of the easter eggs and references in Breath of the Wild.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrives on May 12. You can already preorder the game ahead of time to make sure you can play it on day 1. Check out our hands-on preview of teh game below: