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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is all about freedom, in how you traverse the map, in how your progress through the game, and in how you approach combat. Swing your sword, use your abilities, or run away altogether, the choice is yours. For many, the go-to choice is going to be archery with the trusty bow and arrow.
The bow and arrow can feel weak for the uninitiated, as the weapon has its strength, but also has different effects based on the arrows used, and does bonus damage for hitting weak spots, such as headshots on standard enemies. For those unused to handling the weapon, don’t worry. This guide will walk you through using the weapon and keeping your arrows stocked, so you can approach every fight as a dangerous sharpshooter.
- Introducing amiibo: character figures designed to connect and interact with compatible games.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game introduced a time traveling element into the series
- -this amiibo shows a 17-year old Link playing the ocarina that allowed him to warp back and forth across a seven-year gap to defeat the power-hungry Ganondorf.
- Recommended for children ages 6+
- Just tap an amiibo accessory to the NFC touch point on a compatible system to enjoy fun in-game extra features
- Compatible games on the Nintendo Switch system, New Nintendo 2DS XL system, New Nintendo 3DS XL system and Wii U console.
How Do You Equip and Aim a Bow in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?
To equip a bow, follow these steps:
- Open the menu
- Select the Bow and Arrow Tab
- Select Equip on the Bow you want to use
To nock and shoot a bow, follow these steps:
- Press ZR to aim the bow
- Release ZR to fire the bow
- Press B to roll, canceling the aiming action
Make sure you get a full draw to get the maximum distance. There are different bows that appear like recurve or longbow, but the damage is typically the most important thing to pay attention to. Choose a good shooting position before firing your arrow, like a flat surface to ensure like has proper archery form.
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How Do You Make Elemental Arrows in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?
There are no elemental arrows in the game this time around. Instead, by using the Fuse ability to fuse certain items with your arrows, you can give your regular arrows elemental effects. Simply press the Up key on the D-pad while drawing your bow. This will allow you to Fuse materials on to your arrows, but they must be in your inventory.
This relies on Fusing items. You do not need to worry about different bow parts like the grip or bow string, or different kinds of archers stance. When using elemental arrows, you need to still have accuracy you’ll waste that item.
Different types of materials grant certain effects. Keese eyes grant a slight homing effect to arrows. White chuchu jelly adds a frost explosion effect to your short. Fire fruit adds fire damage and can set the land ablaze. Experimenting will be needed to find all the materials and possible effects out there, but you will have many ways of making your arrows more effective in any situation.
This should get you well on the way to being a danger from range. Keep your eyes out for new bows as well, as some of the better ones have higher zoom rates, meaning those difficult shots can be made that much easier.