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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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Welcome to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! In this Nintendo Switch adventure, you'll step into Zelda's shoes to explore desert ruins and unravel the secrets of mysterious rifts. You'll be navigating treacherous landscapes, mastering unique echo abilities to overcome challenges, and conquering every quest Nintendo has laid out for you.

This guide is your companion to mastering the game. We'll provide a step-by-step walkthrough for Zelda's entire quest, offer strategies for every boss encounter, and guide you through the game's tricky dungeons and puzzles. Plus, we'll help you track down every collectible, including Heart Pieces, Echoes, Fairy Bottles, and Stamps, ensuring you don't miss a single secret.

Walkthrough

Embark on Zelda's first solo adventure with our comprehensive walkthrough for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Master dungeons, defeat bosses, and find all collectibles.

Hello there! Welcome to our The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024) walkthrough guide. The latest game in the long running Legend of Zelda series and the first in which Zelda herself is the main character.

This comprehensive guide aims to cover 100% of the The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom experience by providing a step-by-step walkthrough to the main story campaign providing strategies for boss encounters, and give you solutions to all of the game's tricky dungeons and puzzles. The guide will also cover all side content including side quests, and locations of every collectible (Heart Pieces, Echoes, Fairy Bottles and Stamps) both along the way and in a detailed list at the end.

What this guide will offer:

  • Complete walkthrough for Zelda's quest from beginning to end.
  • Guides for each of the game's tough Boss Encounters.
  • Walkthroughs for all side quests.
  • Where to find all the Heart Pieces
  • Where to find all Stamps.
  • Where to find all of the Echoes and what they do.
  • And much, much more...

To use this guide you can see the Table of Contents on the right hand side of the guide, or in mobile devices click the "Table of Contents" button at the top of every page.

Walkthrough Table of Contents

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Prologue
  2. 2
    The Mysterious Rifts
  3. 3
    Dungeon - Suthorn Ruins
  4. 4
    Searching for Everyone
  5. 5
    Searching for Everyone - Gerudo Desert
  6. 6
    A Rift in the Gerudo Desert
  7. 7
    Southern Oasis Ruins Rift
  8. 8
    Southern Gerudo Desert Rift
  9. 9
    Ancestor’s Cave of Rest Rift
  10. 10
    A Rift in the Gerudo Desert - Part 2
  11. 11
    Dungeon - Gerudo Sanctum
  12. 12
    Gerudo Desert Exploration (Optional)
  13. 13
    Searching for Everyone - Jabul Waters
  14. 14
    The Jabul Waters Rift
  15. 15
    Chaos at the River Zora Village
  16. 16
    Rampage in Zora Cove
  17. 17
    The Jabul Waters Rift - Part 2
  18. 18
    Dungeon - Jabul Ruins
  19. 19
    Jabul Waters Exploration (Optional)
  20. 20
    Still Missing
  21. 21
    Dungeon - Hyrule Castle
  22. 22
    World Exploration (Optional)
  23. 23
    Hyrule Field Exploration (Optional)
  24. 24
    Lands of the Goddesses
  25. 25
    Lands of the Goddesses - Eldin Volcano
  26. 26
    The Rift on Eldin Volcano
  27. 27
    Lizalfos Burrow
  28. 28
    Rock-Roast Quarry
  29. 29
    The Rift on Eldin Volcano - Part 2
  30. 30
    Dungeon - Eldin Temple
  31. 31
    Eldin Volcano Exploration (Optional)
  32. 32
    Lands of the Goddesses - Faron Wetlands
  33. 33
    A Rift in the Faron Wetlands
  34. 34
    Dungeon - Faron Temple
  35. 35
    Faron Wetlands Exploration (Optional)
  36. 36
    Lands of the Goddesses - Mount Lanayru
  37. 37
    Rift on Holy Mount Lanayru
  38. 38
    Dungeon - Lanayru Temple
  39. 39
    Mount Lanayru Exploration (Optional)
  40. 40
    The Prime Energy and Null
  41. 41
    Rescuing the Hero Link
  42. 42
    Dungeon - Null's Body

Side Quests

World

  • Recipes, Please!

Suthorn Prarie

  • Finding the Flying Plant
  • The Blocked Road
  • Up a Wall
  • What is Snow... Really?

Gerudo Desert

  • Beetle Ballyhoo
  • Dohna’s Challenge
  • Elusive Tumbleweeds
  • Gerudo Tag Training
  • The Flying Tile
  • Tornado Ghost?
  • Wild Sandstorms

Hyrule Field

  • Automaton Engineer Dampe
    • Explosions Galore!
    • Performance Artist!
    • Endless Stomach!
    • Chop 'Em In Two!
    • Get Rich Quick!

Chapter 3: Jabul Waters Rift

Explore Jabul Waters Rift in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Learn how to get Sword of Might Lv. 2, defeat Smog, and find Heart Piece #9.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) in Gerudo Town, warp to Suthorn Forest.
  2. 2
    Go to Lueburry's house and use the machine to upgrade your equipment: upgrade your sword (10 Might Crystals) to obtain Sword of Might Level 2, and upgrade your energy (5 Might Crystals) to obtain Energy Gauge Level 2.
  3. 3
    Leave the house and head northwest to Suthorn Prairie.
  4. 4
    Continue north to reach Hyrule Field.
  5. 5
    In Western Hyrule Field, open the buried chest near two soldiers to get 5 Floral Nectars.
  6. 6
    Lift a rock northwest of the soldiers to uncover a Might Crystal (29/150).
  7. 7
    Defeat the Guay to learn the Guay Echo.
  8. 8
    Follow the pathway east, defeat the Tangler in the river to learn the Tangler Echo.
  9. 9
    Talk to the woman on the high ledge southeast of the bridge; she wants to see the Great Fairy.
  10. 10
    Cross the bridge in the north to reach Eastern Hyrule Field.
  11. 11
    Bind and push the boulder northwest of the bridge to uncover a Might Crystal (30/150).
  12. 12
    Follow the pathway east to a four-way junction.
  13. 13
    Head southwest from the junction and use Bind to move the boulder next to a large tree to uncover a Might Crystal (31/150).
  14. 14
    Return to the junction, climb to the higher cliff in the northeast, and lift the rock to uncover a Might Crystal (32/150).
  15. 15
    Jump west and activate the Waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination) to the north, arriving at the ruins of Eastern Temple.
  16. 16
    Check the Stamp Stand to get Stamp #5. You will receive 10 Fresh Milks for completing the First Stamp Card.
  17. 17
    Defeat Moblins to learn the Sword Moblin Echo and Spear Moblin Lv. 2 Echo.
  18. 18
    Open the chest in the northwest to obtain 7 Radiant Butters.
  19. 19
    Head to the northeast of the ruins and talk to Sago the archaeologist to receive the side quest "Let's Play a Game".
  20. 20
    Enter Eastern Temple.
  21. 21
    Defeat the Spark (with Platboom Echo) to learn the Spark Echo.
  22. 22
    Head north. Bind the Sparks and place them into the yellow box to open the locked door, or send 2 Spark Echoes into the box.
  23. 23
    Proceed north and repeat the process.
  24. 24
    Head east to the next room and send 2 Spark Echoes into the yellow box to reveal a chest containing 50 Rupees.
  25. 25
    Head west through 2 rooms, open the chest for 5 Rock Salts, then go down the ladder.
  26. 26
    Move right through 2 screens, then go down the ladder at the end.
  27. 27
    In the next room, head north and prepare to fight the mini-boss, Smog.
  28. 28
    In phase 1, avoid Smog's electrical charges. Use multiple Boomerang Boarblin Echoes to attack from a distance.
  29. 29
    In phase 2, Smog separates into 3 parts and shoots green orbs. Use Boulder Echoes to alter its movement path so parts collide and merge. You can also use Bind to stop its movement. Repeat to inflict damage.
  30. 30
    In phase 3, Smog separates into 5 parts and becomes faster. Repeat the damage process until defeated.
  31. 31
    As a reward for defeating Smog, you'll get 60 Rupees and Heart Piece #9.
  32. 32
    Return outside. Sago will give you an Ancient Charm (accessory) as a reward.
  33. 33
    Walk south a little, then climb to the higher cliff in the east. Lift the rock to uncover a Might Crystal (33/150).
  34. 34
    Head back to the four-way junction, then follow the pathway northeast to the beach.
  35. 35
    Defeat the crab to learn the Sand Crab Echo.
  36. 36
    Head east to Seesyde Village in the Jabul Waters region.
  37. 37
    Activate the Waypoint and approach the nearby couple to learn that Lord Jabu-Jabu has gone mad.
  38. 38
    Check the Stamp Stand to get Stamp #6.
  39. 39
    The house in the northeast is a Shop.
  40. 40
    Talk to the woman in the southeast to receive the side quest "Deliver the Grilled Fish!".
  41. 41
    Use the Tri Rod on the grilled fish to learn the Grilled Fish Echo.
  42. 42
    Dive under a dock to the south to get a Might Crystal (34/150).
  43. 43
    Carry the grilled fish, head northeast, and cross the river using the stone pillar.
  44. 44
    Defeat all Moblins and open the chest for 10 Riverhorses.
  45. 45
    Climb to the higher ledge and drop the grilled fish near the sleeping boy (Anube).
  46. 46
    Return to Anube's mother in the village to receive your reward, 10 Bubble Kelps.
  47. 47
    Cross the bridge to the east to reach Crossflows Plaza.
  48. 48
    Activate the Waypoint near Crossflows Plaza.
Tips
  • The Sword of Might Lv. 2 and Energy Gauge Lv. 2 are required for this section.
  • The Ancient Charm accessory reduces damage taken.
  • The shop in Seesyde Village sells Blue Potion (30 Rupees), Red Potion (30 Rupees), and Purple Potion (50 Rupees).

Chapter 1: Suthorn Forest Rift

Learn how to escape Hyrule Castle Dungeon as Zelda using the Tri Rod in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Includes tutorial and Suthorn Region exploration.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    During the tutorial, play as Link and defeat Ganon by dodging his trident attacks, reflecting fireballs, and hitting him when stunned.
  2. 2
    After a rift swallows Link, gain control of Zelda. Check the cloth on the floor to obtain the Swordman's Cloak.
  3. 3
    Run south, following the fairy, and avoid falling rubble to escape outside.
  4. 4
    Zelda will be escorted back to Hyrule Castle Town. Head north and enter the castle.
  5. 5
    Meet Impa in the room to the north, then talk to the king in the throne room.
  6. 6
    A rift appears, swallowing the king, General Wright, and Minister Lefte, who are replaced by shadow imposters. Zelda is locked in the dungeon.
  7. 7
    In the dungeon, push the table west and try to jump the gap.
  8. 8
    When night falls, the fairy Tri will visit and suggest Zelda escape.
  9. 9
    Pick up the Tri Rod. Approach shimmering objects and press ZR to create echoes.
  10. 10
    Use the Tri Rod on the nearby table to learn the Table Echo. Push the table west, jump onto the stool, and create a Table Echo to jump over the gap.
  11. 11
    Jump down to the next prison and enter the room to the west. SAVE the game.
  12. 12
    In the next room, evade guards. Use Table Echoes to jump to higher platforms.
  13. 13
    Walk west and use the Tri Rod on the wooden box to learn the Wooden Box Echo.
  14. 14
    Head west, avoiding guards, and climb to a higher platform.
  15. 15
    Use the Tri Rod on the nearby pot to learn the Hyrule Castle Pot Echo. Pick up and throw the pot to distract a guard.
  16. 16
    Hide near the wardrobe to the south, pick up another pot, and throw it north to distract another guard.
  17. 17
    Quickly run west and enter the next room.
  18. 18
    Impa returns the Swordman's Cloak (Disguise outfit) and gives Zelda a Log to view the map.
  19. 19
    Use the Tri Rod on the decorative shrub to learn the Decorative Shrub Echo.
  20. 20
    Climb to a higher platform, head west, and use Decorative Shrub Echoes to fill a gap.
  21. 21
    Use the Tri Rod on the nearby bed to learn the Old Bed Echo.
  22. 22
    Climb to a higher platform, head west, and stack Old Bed Echoes to reach the westmost platform.
  23. 23
    Exit the castle.
  24. 24
    In the Hyrule Castle Garden, jump into the well to the west.
  25. 25
    In the Secret Passage, head west and use the Tri Rod on the boulder to learn the Boulder Echo.
  26. 26
    Push the boulder onto the water, then use Wooden Box Echoes on the water surface to proceed.
  27. 27
    Place the Boulder Echo on top of the wooden box to the west to make it sink.
  28. 28
    Swim upwards to leave the area. Another rift appears; jump into the river to the southeast to avoid it. Zelda will be swept away.
  29. 29
    After waking up on Suthorn Beach, use the Tri Rod on the nearby rock to learn the Rock Echo.
  30. 30
    Leave through the door to the southeast. Press [ - ] to view the map.
  31. 31
    Defeat zols and sea urchins using rocks, then collect their echoes to learn the Zol Echo and Sea Urchin Echo.
  32. 32
    Stack Bed Echoes to reach a higher cliff to the north. Open the chest for 20 Rupees.
  33. 33
    Head to the south-eastern area, swim, and dive for rupees.
  34. 34
    On a small island, stack Old Bed Echoes to reach a platform to the west and collect Heart Piece #1.
  35. 35
    Return to the previous island and stack Old Bed Echoes to reach the higher cliff in the northeast. SAVE your game and go down the ladder into the Beach Cave.
  36. 36
    Use the Sea Urchin Echo to kill Keese, then collect its echo to learn the Keese Echo. Head east.
Tips
  • Use the Tri Rod to create echoes of objects like tables, wooden boxes, pots, decorative shrubs, old beds, and boulders to solve puzzles and traverse obstacles.
  • Evade guards in Hyrule Castle Dungeon by using echoes to reach higher platforms and hiding.
  • Distract guards by throwing pots.
  • Collect echoes of enemies like zols and sea urchins to learn how to defeat them.
  • Stack echoes of objects to reach higher areas and collect rewards like Rupees and Heart Pieces.
  • Press [ - ] to view the map and learn your current location.
  • Save your game frequently, especially before challenging sections.

Chapter 2: Gerudo Desert Rift

Explore Gerudo Desert in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Find the Golden Fan, Survey Scope, and complete side quests.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After speaking with Minister Lefte outside the ruins, follow her to Impa's marked house and meet Lueburry.
  2. 2
    Talk to Lueburry to learn about Link and weapon enhancement. You need 10 Might Crystals to enhance your sword and 5 Might Crystals for your energy gauge.
  3. 3
    Read Lueburry's diary downstairs for more information.
  4. 4
    Leave the house and activate the Waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination) to the west.
  5. 5
    Head southwest to return to Suthorn Village.
  6. 6
    Talk to the old man in the southwest to accept the side quest "Finding the Flying Plant."
  7. 7
    Show him the Peahat Echo to complete the quest and receive a Might Crystal (6/150).
  8. 8
    Leave Suthorn Village and head north to Suthorn Prairie.
  9. 9
    Defeat the Octorok and Crawltula to learn the Octorok Echo and Crawltula Echo.
  10. 10
    Head north to a pond surrounded by pillars. Climb the eastern pillar using echoes, stack Bed Echoes, and collect Heart Piece #5 from the middle pillar.
  11. 11
    Proceed to the ruins in the northeast and meet Verley to accept the side quest "Up a Wall."
  12. 12
    Defeat the two nearby Moblins to receive 20 Rupee.
  13. 13
    Use echoes to climb the eastern cliff, walk east along the ledge to a cave, and open the buried chest for a Golden Egg.
  14. 14
    Return to Suthorn Prairie, enter the northwest cave, and defeat the Crawltula.
  15. 15
    Stack Decorative Shrub, Old Bed, and Trampoline Echoes to reach a northern platform. Collect 20 Rupees and open the chest for 50 Rupees.
  16. 16
    Dive into the pond, spin to cut grass, and reveal a Might Crystal (7/150).
  17. 17
    Head south to meet a man near a blocked path and accept the side quest "The Blocked Path."
  18. 18
    Destroy crates and push stones to clear the path, then talk to the man for your reward of 20 Rupees.
  19. 19
    Head north a few steps and activate the Waypoint (shortcut to Hyrule Field).
  20. 20
    Return to the prairie, head southwest to the ruins near the small pond, stack Old Bed Echoes, and open the chest for 10 Rock Salts.
  21. 21
    Head west, kill crows to learn the Crow Echo.
  22. 22
    Lift the rock on the dead tree nearby to collect a Might Crystal (8/150).
  23. 23
    Use echoes to climb the highest northern cliff, walk east and south along the ledge, and lift another rock to uncover a Might Crystal (9/150).
  24. 24
    Jump west, use echoes to reach the chest on the southern dead tree, and open it for 50 Rupees.
  25. 25
    Head west to reach Gerudo Desert.
  26. 26
    Activate the Waypoint near the desert entrance.
  27. 27
    Defeat Aruroda to learn the Aruroda Echo.
  28. 28
    Head south to three Gerudo soldiers near palm trees.
  29. 29
    Head north to find a chest buried under sand. Pull it to obtain 20 Rupee.
  30. 30
    Use echoes to climb the northern cliff and enter the cave.
  31. 31
    Head north to the next room and defeat two Caromadillos to learn the Caromadillo Lv. 2 Echo.
  32. 32
    Open the appearing chest for 10 Chilly Cactus.
  33. 33
    Return outside and head to the oasis in the middle of the desert.
  34. 34
    Activate the Waypoint at the oasis.
  35. 35
    Talk to the Business Scrub to the west to accept the side quest "Recipe, Please!" Making 10 smoothies rewards you with a Survey Scope (accessory). Making 20 more recipes will be addressed later.
  36. 36
    Open the nearby chest for 5 Chilly Cactus.
  37. 37
    Talk to Tormali (Gerudo) to accept the side quest "The Flying Tile."
  38. 38
    Enter the tent to the north to reach the Tough Mango Plant Lab.
  39. 39
    Use the Tri Rod on the bed to learn the Soft Bed Echo.
  40. 40
    Talk to the Gerudo researcher to play the Mango Rush mini-game (entry fee: 10 Rupees).
  41. 41
    Complete the Standard Seeds Challenge: Harvest 40-49 mangoes for 3 Tough Mangoes, or 50 mangoes for 5 Tough Mangoes.
  42. 42
    Play again at a higher difficulty (Dynamic Seeds Challenge): Harvest 50-59 mangoes for 5 Tough Mangoes, or 60 mangoes for 3 Might Crystals (first time only) and 8 Tough Mangoes. The Golden Fan is also a reward for 50-59 mangoes on this challenge (first time only).

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