Everything you need to know about Link's latest adventure!
- by PJ O'Reilly
Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guide hub. From here you can jump into a bunch of different articles and guides covering all manner of aspects of this new and improved version of Nintendo's classic game.
From which control method we prefer between motion and stick, how to find every single heart piece, Goddess Cube and collectable, upgrade your weapons, hunt for bugs, beat all the bosses and more, this is the place to find out everything you could possibly need to know about Link's revitalized adventure!
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Walkthrough
Getting started in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD introduces all manner of quality of life and technical updates to Link's 2011 outing and here we'll take a look at the updated motion controls, comparing them to the all-new stick and button control method in order to find out how each one works and which one we prefer to use.
We'll also have a look at the main differences between this brand new Switch update and its Wii forbearer, checking out how the new framerate, streamlined features and visual overhaul improve the game, as well as taking a closer look at the brand new Skyloft Amiibo! We'll also take a look at specific puzzles that might trip you up.
- How to Use the Sword In Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Motion Control vs. Stick - Which Is Best?)
- Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Differences - What's Different In Skyward Sword Switch Vs. Wii?
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD FAQ
Here we answer common questions related to various puzzles, items and modes in Skyward Sword HD.
- Eye Door Puzzles - How To Open Eye Doors In Skyview Temple
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Side Quests and Collection Lists
There are an absolute ton of collectables, goodies and secrets to track down in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and below you'll find links to our guides that show you how to get your hands on each and every one of them.
We've also put together a few helpful guides to show you how to infuse your potions, upgrade all of Link's gear and, of course, take on and defeat every single boss in the game!
- Heart Piece Guide
- Bug Guide
- Item Upgrades
- Goddess Cube Locations
- Gratitude Crystals Guide
- Minigames
- Potion Recipe List
- Bottle Location List
- Bosses - How To Beat Every Boss
- Treasures
- Moonlight Merchant Items - How To Find The Moonlight Merchant
- Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round Prizes And Silent Realm Challenge Times
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About PJ O'Reilly
PJ is a staff writer across Pure Xbox and Nintendo Life. He's been playing video games pretty much nonstop since the early 1980s, loves his RPGs more than most and continues to pretend to himself that his reflexes haven't slowed down at all over the past four decades of continuous play.
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- Lordplops
Hey! Listen! 2011 called, it wants (99% of) its guide back!
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- Dezzy
Isn't Skyward Sword pretty much the easiest 3D Zelda game?
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- anoyonmus
@Dezzy should I get this Zelda game. Never played SS hd despite me owning a Wii
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- tamantayoshi
@anoyonmus Yes, it's fantastic imo.
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- 1ofUs
It's not his latest adventure but still is a good one
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- Dezzy
@anoyonmus
If you've never played it, yes this would be a good opportunity. It's a great game, and this version has a whole bunch of improvements.
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- ArchRex
@Dezzy No that's Wind Waker.
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- luckiernut
This game surprised me a lot so far, graphics are top quality with lots of detail and motion controls are super fun. I'm glad I got this
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- blindsquirrel
Going to Walmart tomorrow to pick it up. Most exited I have been for a game in a long time
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- WolfyTn
@Dezzy Already preordered.. it’s the very beginning of every Zelda game ever -storywise-.. at the very least it’s worth a play for that alone! Never beat it again after the first time because it was such a pain to play on the Wii.. but as far as I can see they have fixed all the BS that I hated the first time around.. especially if you’ve never played it.. it’s 100% worth it.. I’d bet my life on it
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- DaniPooo
Am I the only one who is struggling to performe the spin attack in handheld mode?!
I hope Nintendo will update the game and allow you to use motion for the spin attacks instead.
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- RikkuPendragon
@DaniPooo You just gotta move the right analog stick left>right>left quickly. Treat it as one movement. I had a little bit of a hard time getting the hang of it but I had more trouble with the diagonal slashes. I am just not used to the traditional way of combat like in the other zelda games and BOTW.
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- RikkuPendragon
@RikkuPendragon I am loving the game so far though. Just gotta get a hang of the controls and I am good to go! I loved this game back when it first came out.
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- DaniPooo
@RikkuPendragon I know how to do it, I just find myself being to slow most of the time, and sometime I'm getting at an angle.
You need to be fast and precise and that's not too easy.
They allowed you to perform a spin attack by motion input in Mario Odyssey (Even in handheld mode). For me that would work just as well here.
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