Hyrule Warriors puts you in the middle of a war for Hyrule. Instead of exploring a dungeon room by room, you hold strongholds, rescue beleaguered allies and face hundreds of enemies. Link, Impa, Zelda and other well-known characters come with very different weapons and attack patterns. This page covers the original game for Wii U.
The Hyrule Warriors walkthrough takes you through the story missions and the important battles.
| platform | Wii U |
|---|---|
| European release | September 19, 2014 |
| Genre | Action / Musou |
| development | Omega Force and Team Ninja |
| Player | 1-2, local co-op |
| Age rating | USK from 12 years |
Cia opens the gates between worlds
The sorceress Cia brings Hyrule into trouble with a dark army. While Link and Impa search for the missing Zelda, locations from various Zelda adventures connect. Lana and other allies intervene in the conflict. The game uses these encounters for its own crossover story; it doesn’t tell the backstory of Breath of the Wild.
In Legend Mode, mission objectives guide the story. However, a high number of kills alone does not win a battle: if your own base or a protected ally falls, the mission can still fail. The map and the displayed messages are therefore just as important as your next combo.
Weapons, weak points and the bazaar
Normal troops can be pushed back with long-range attacks. For officers and big bosses, time frames are more important. If a weak point display opens, a concentrated attack is worthwhile. Some giant bosses also require the appropriate tool, such as bombs or the bow, before you can break through their defenses.
Between missions you improve your fighters at the bazaar. Materials go into permanent medals, Rupees into training and weapons can be worked on in the forge. If you get stuck on a mission, you should also check the unlocked combos and equipment. An additional character level does not automatically replace a missing attack expansion.
Adventure Mode and Co-op on Wii U
Adventure mode puts battles on a map in the style of the first Zelda game. The fields have their own conditions and rewards; Search items open hidden possibilities. You can tackle story missions that have already been completed again in free mode. Gold Skulltulas and additional weapons give reason to visit familiar maps with different requirements.
For two people, the Wii U version uses the television and GamePad as separate views. This is different from the split-screen version of the Switch version. Previously offered additional packages expanded the Wii U edition; They are not an integral part of every original disc. When comparing used editions, you should therefore not assume the scope of the later Definitive Edition.
Which edition are you looking for?
Hyrule Warriors Legends brings the material to the Nintendo 3DS with character changes and new storylines. Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition bundles the later expansions on Switch. Time of Devastation is its own game with different maps and combat systems.