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Tears of the Kingdom had just as much to do with the sky as it does the deep, dark depths beneath the surface. Aptly named \u2018the Depths<\/a>,\u2019 the underground caverns are equally as vast as the lands above, but it\u2019s dangerous down there. It\u2019s a good idea to make regular trips into the Depths for Poes, items, and Zonaite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a problem: the suffocating dark makes it impossible to see, not without lighting a few Lightroots. Lucky for you, the Lightroots provide more than just light\u2014they\u2019ll clue you in on the location of Zonai shrines. Whenever you come across one, open the map and make note of your location. Switch to the surface and add a pin, and you\u2019ve got yourself another shrine to find!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of the Depths, you\u2019ll also encounter these little, flame-like things called Poes<\/a>\u2014lost spirits that need help moving on to the afterlife. They won\u2019t harm you; in fact, you\u2019ll want to collect many of them in order to purchase outfits like the Dark Tunic<\/a> when you hand over Poes to the Bargainer Statues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s quite different from how Poes were generally represented in past Zelda titles. The majority tend to be hostile or, at the very least, mischievous pests. Occasionally, you\u2019d come across a helpful Poe, but that didn\u2019t happen often. Interestingly enough, the Poe Collector in Ocarina of Time would gladly take Poes off your hands for a few Rupees. That\u2019s pretty awful, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These little guys were fine targets for some quick Rupees in Breath of the Wild, which has carried over into Tears of the Kingdom. Three good hits from your bow and you\u2019ve made a tidy sum, but they\u2019ll provide more than just a bit of cash (and the accompanying guilt that comes from shooting cute little critters).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you come across one, do your thing and peg the Blupees with a few arrows, but watch them closely when they take off. If you follow them, they\u2019ll take you straight to a cave. These can house useful weapons, armor, items, Bubbulfrogs<\/a> and, most importantly, more shrines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m a sucker for customization; no option is too insignificant. Tons of outfits for Link to find and wear? Yes, please! Oh, and I get to dye my armor, too? Well, now I just feel spoiled. What about my paraglider, though? Yessir, you can customize that as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sure, it\u2019s a minor thing, but I like changing it up sometimes, and there are a lot of fabrics out there. All across Hyrule are over 50 fabrics to find, including the Breath of the Wild paraglider<\/a>, aptly named the \u2018Nostalgia Fabric.\u2019 Many are locked behind amiibos, so you\u2019ll find our guide on Tears of the Kingdom amiibos<\/a> helpful in acquiring paragliders you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Zonai take center stage in Tears of the Kingdom, and to some, it feels like it came out of left field. However, their appearance was seeded in Breath of the Wild. It was a tiny detail easily missed in BoTW and you probably missed it again in Tears of the Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On your trek across Hyrule, no doubt you’ll have taken notice to large, ancient ruins. Think back to the stone statues of dragons and the like\u2014the Zonai left those behind, and that’s not all. If you’ve collected the Barbarian Armor<\/a>, then you have in your possession clothing that was once worn by the Zonai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lord of the Mountain, Satori, was one of the best mounts in Breath of the Wild, but he was incredibly tough to capture. On top of that, it was always a chance encounter, too. His stamina was infinite and his speed was unmatched, but alas, Satori took off if you left him unattended for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like the Blupees he protected, the Lord of the Mountain makes a return and his purpose has had a bit of a rework. Sadly, you can’t capture and ride Satori anymore. However, if you come across a cherry blossom, you\u2019ll find a dish at the base of the tree. Drop in a fruit or vegetable and Satori will appear and create beacons of light that lead you to points of interest, like caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Divine Beasts<\/a> were massive machines that caused trouble in Breath of the Wild, and doubled as their own dungeon. While they appeared prominently in BoTW, they’ve since been seemingly decommissioned or, at the very least, go unused in ToTK. Now the Sages<\/a> are front and center rather than the Champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One tiny detail you might have missed in Tears of the Kingdom have to do with the Divine Beasts masks, of which there are several. The neat part is that if you wear one, the Sage it’s associated with will also wear a mask to match you. It’s like repping your own team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n With so many recipes<\/a> to keep track off, it\u2019s a pain to try and remember your favorite dishes. We have very few sorting options, which makes it that much more difficult to find the right ingredients. Luckily, Nintendo added in a nice QoL feature that makes cooking less of a chore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re in your inventory looking for something good to eat, find any ingredient that\u2019s part of a particular dish. Let\u2019s say Raw Meat. So, you find and highlight Raw Meat, then choose \u2018Select for Recipe.\u2019 From the receipes you know, you’ll see a catalog of dishes that ingredient is present in. Pick a recipe and, so long as you have the other ingredients, Link will pick up the remaining items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a really good chance you skip the cutscene whenever Link is whipping up something delicious. The little jingle is cute and catchy (I, too, hear it when I cook), but after the first couple times, you want to get things moving. We urge you to let the scene unfold a couple times, especially if you\u2019re familiar with the franchise\u2019s soundtrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because Luke will hum to himself to pass the time. You\u2019ll hear tunes from past titles, like \u2018Epona\u2019s Song\u2019 (Ocarina of Time) and \u2018The Song of Wind Fish (Link\u2019s Awakening), among others. Nothing pairs better with delicious food than a good campfire song!<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Poes Were Dangerous Foes in Past Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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8. Blupees Lead You to Caves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7. You Can Customize the Fabric of Your Paraglider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. The Zonai\u2019s Influence Started in Breath of the Wild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. The Lord of the Mountain Makes a Return<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. Sages Will Match Your Divine Beast Helm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. Recipes Automatically Pick the Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2. Link Loves to Hum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Rauru is a Recurring Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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